Interviews

Fantasist are a wierd, progressive blues rock band from Manchester, who wear pinstriped suits onstage… What could be better? After the release of their astounding debut album entitled, Giggle Juice last year – Fantasist have had a relentless year touring all across the UK and Europe and have recently opened …

Hailing from Coventry, Steel Threads are a power folk band armed only with a fiddle, double bass, acoustic guitar and the power of ones voice. At their recent show in Manchester supporting the mighty Breed 77, lead singer and guitar player Neil, took the time to talk to me about …

I had the honor of catching up with former Exodus singer Zetro aka Steve Souza about his new band Hatriot via email.   Hello Steve! Great news that Hatriot has taken off. Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. It is my pleasure.  I’m glad to talk …

When New Orleans black metallers Goatwhore hit the UK, in support of both their fifth studio album, ‘Blood For The Master’  and 3 Inches Of Blood, we caught up with vocalist Ben Falgoust as the tour hit Belfast, where he updated us on the reaction to said album, talked about …

Irish trio Dead Label! became the envy of bands all over the island of Ireland when they landed the prestigious opening slot for Machine Head’s only headlining shows outside Download – at Belfast’s Ulster Hall on May 28 and Dublin’s Olympia Theatre two nights later. As the young band gear …

With One Last Breath took a quick breather from their soundcheck at Camden’s Underworld venue and sat down with us for an interview about life on the road, WOLBies (did they just coin an affectionate new term for their fans here? I think they did) and their upcoming album.   …

Planetmosh’s Lara Kisel, catches up with Fury UK whilst they supported for Michael Schenker in Europe. We find out just what Fury UK plans are now Luke has joined ICED EARTH and discuss what the other members are getting their teeth sucked into. Lara- Hope your all doing well these …

  Lara- Weapon have been going since the 80s, what can you tell us about the background of Weapon? Who is Weapon and what is Weapon about?  Danny: Formed in March 1980 after Jeff posted an advert in Melody Maker looking for a singer at the same time Danny posted …

Firewind are due to release their latest album, “Few against many” on 21st May.  I recently spoke to Firewind guitarist Gus G to talk about the new album, his work with Ozzy and more. To listen to the interview, hit play on the player below..    

I had the pleasure of catching up with Dan Briggs  for an interview about his new experimental jazz/fusion band Trioscapes. Hi Dan and thank you for taking the time out to fill in this email interview for Planetmosh.com. Can you explain why  you picked the name Trioscapes and what does it …

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with the guys from Australian band Tracer the night before they played the first show on their first UK headline tour.  London Underground had done their best to stop me getting to the hotel by closing the central line, but luckily I …

Paradise Lost released their 13th studio album ‘Tragic Idol’ via Century Media on the 23rd April. I caught up with their lead singer Nick Holmes for an interview about their new album at King Tut’s in Glasgow whilst they where on tour promoting the album. Nick gives us a quick …

Ciao guys, firstly many thanks for taking time out to talk to us, you’€™ve been together now€™ since 2007, how did it all start? NICK: Everything started in 2007, the idea wasn’t to be a classic hardcore band, just to have fun, the idea was to do just  a few …

  I had the pleasure of catching up with Niilo and Ville from Insomnium before they played their fantastic set at King Tut’s in Glasgow. They guys give us the back group to the band, as well as their plans for this year and so on. They had just got …

Northern Ireland’s premier metal band, Stormzone, are preparing for their first headlining show in their home city of Belfast in more than three years – at the Spring and Aibrake this coming Saturday (April 28)  – to promote their third album, ‘Zero To Rage’ (released on Steamhammer last November). We …

I leapt at the chance to interview Marco Mendoza this past Sunday, about his very first UK solo tour. We are at the Borderline in London, an intimately cosy venue, and Marco easily makes himself at home; chatting to me about his life, passions and his time with Thin Lizzy. …

Following on from our recent review of their new album, “Lean Back, Relax and Watch the World Burn” we caught up with J.B from Man.Machine.Industry who gave us a bit of insight into the band and how their latest album came about. Hi J.B, thanks for taking the time to …

Planetmosh: Your new album ‘Son of Perdition’ was released late last month, can you tell us about it? Adam: The album “Son of Perdition” marks Wretched’s 3rd Victory records release.  It has  11 tracks; 3 of which make up an epic instrumental ride. The songs span all genres but concentrate …

  This is Lee Walker from Planetmosh meeting up with Ian Dick and Miles Goodman from nwobhm heroes Soldier. LW –Thanks for taking the time out to discuss things Soldier related for the Planetmosh readers. ID – no problem Lee. I will answer the early stuff and let our new …

Planetmosh: OK for anyone who hasnt listened to My Dynamite before, can you tell people a bit about the band and your music? Pat: We’re a blues based rock n roll band that formed in the pubs and clubs of Melbourne. We’re in to a lot of classic rock and …