Interviews

Recently we caught up with Australian metallers Raven Black Night ahead of their album launch later this month.  Find out their thoughts on the scene down under and just what they have in store with their latest release. Hi guys, can you introduce Raven Black Night to the readers, please? …

Norway’s Audrey Horne have just released their new album Youngblood on Napalm Records. Lead singer Toschie took time to share words with PlanetMosh.com. Thanks for taking the time to conduct this interview with PlanetMosh.com.  For the uninitiated, can you delve deep and bring forth the history of Audrey Horne, from …

We caught up with the legend that is Tomi Gottlich, to talk about all things Rebellion related and Tomi’s desire for a Ferrari!   Firstly, many thanks for taking time out to talk to us here at Planetmosh. If I can begin by saying that the bands has certainly had …

I recently spoke to Timo Kotipelto and Jens Johansson from Stratovarius to talk about their new EP and their forthcoming album and their touring plans.  

In a quirky pub called Odd Bar situated in Manchester’s famous Northern Quarter I had arranged to meet the man that has exposed his almighty rock voice to the world Mr Nathan James. You may know him from his appearances on The Voice and Jesus Christ Superstar for Andrew Lloyd Webber.  We dive into the juicy …

During the Metal Festival at the Academy in Manchester I managed to catch up with Severenth, we get talking about them sharing the stage with Skindred, Soil, Bring me The Horizon, 3 inches of blood and many others. They also announce their showcase for Roadrunner….. Enjoy! Lara –  Let’s get to know Severenth …

Sometimes it’s good to kick back and take a look at what’s happening in the local metal scene around the UK.  We did exactly this in Glasgow as we caught up with local unsigned band Beckon to find out just what their thoughts are on the future and on getting …

Ahead of their debut show in Belfast, I had caught up with  with founding member Zeb (lead guitar)  from Aeon. We discussed where Death Metal is now positioned compared to when the band formed, inspirations, writing processes and influences amongst other things. A fierce band that are sure to keep …

I caught up with Blacky from Voivod via skype for a chat about the new album, industry changes, bass gear amongst other things and for those that like to be in the know there is a “you heard it here first folks” moment. I guess you will have to listen …

In 2010, In Flames guitarist Jesper Strömblad quit the band he had formed 20 years earlier, in order to, as he said myself, “fight my demons once and for all” – a reference to his battle with alcohol. Now, two years later, he is back and fighting fit, with a new …

Steven Rice, lead guitarist with American thrashers Kill Ritual took time out of preparing for their up coming US tour to answer a few questions about writing their album Serpentine Ritual, the up coming tour and the bands plans for the future.   PM – Hi there, first of all, thanks for …

Following the release of the excellent ‘Fifty Years Later’ album, Planetmosh caught up with the rising stars of French Symphonic Metal, Asylum Pyre and spoke to guitarist and co vocalist Johann Cadot about the bands history, how the current album came about and the bands future plans.   Firstly, take …

French deathcore newcomers Idols For Dinner release their debut album, ‘Tenants Of A Dying World’ at the end of January. Planet Mosh took the opportunity to catch up with vocalist Cristofer Rousseau, to find out more about the band, the album and what them both tick… [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkCucGgw-1I&feature=youtu.be] First of all, could you …

On the back of the release of the album ‘Decades Of Addiction’ we caught up with the Eastern German Death Metal band Led Astray to find out a little bit more about what makes them tick ,the album ,future plans, etc. Thanks for taking the time to talk to us …

On the back of the release of their stunning album ‘Martya Xwar’, Planetmosh caught up with Jarek Niemiec, vocalist and bass player and Robert Zembrzycki, the bands live guitarist to talk about the bands history, the Polish Metal scene, touring and loads more.   Firstly, thanks for taking time to …

Planetmosh catches up with the guys from Turbogeist and grab’s a quick chat before they open up for Cancerbats at Liverpools Academy 2 on the 18th December 2012. Turbogeist have played three northern dates of the Cancer Bats tour. They have a new EP ‘Ancient Secrets’ primed for release on …

For almost 30 years, New York-born Jeff Scott Soto has been one of the most respected hard rock vocalists in the business, with a career that has included stints with Yngwie Malmsteen, Soul SirkUS, Journey, the iconic Talisman and, most recently, Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Last year, he released his fifth solo …

I didn’t manage to catch their set at Hard Rock Hell VI but I did meet up with them afterwards for what I can only describe as a simply hilarious interview.  Yes I didn’t see them live, but they get my vote everytime after this. Their new album ‘GET EVOLVED’ is …

Planetmosh had the pleasure of talking to Epica guitarist Issac Delahaye deep in the bowels of the HMV Ritz in Manchester just before the band took to the stage as part of their U.K. tour. Aside from the current tour we talked about the Metal Female Voices Fest in Belgium, …

I sat down with IAMI at Hard Rock Hell VI for what turned about to be more of a random chat.  Easily one of the most instructured interviews I did, it is also by far the longest and one of the funniest.  So  grab yourself a seat, get comfy and enjoy. …