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Emerging energetic heavy alt-rockers Outta Peak are set to stake their claim as one of the new breed of bands to break through in 2017. The ascending foursome are set to release their new video for Anything, which is lifted from the band’s acclaimed current album, Loveproof, out now. We sat down with the …

I spoke to Jimmy DeGrasso late last year to talk about Black Star Riders with a new album, Heavy Fire, due out on 3rd February followed by a UK tour. We finished recording, I think it was the third week in September, but there’s so much else that goes on …

What came first, did you take the photos for the book or did you already have some of the photos? I’ve been photographing music for a while now, over ten years and there was a stage where I was getting a little bit jaded with the whole situation of how …

Elasea are beginning to make their mark on the scene with a sound that flaunts hefty riffs and engaging hooks. The band release their brand new EP, Lesson Learnt, on Friday 17th March and we had a chat about their history and plans for 2017…..   What is the full …

I spoke Tim Brennan, guitarist with Dropkick Murphys to talk about their new album – 11 short stories of pain & glory. You’ve got a new album coming out in January, “11 short stories of pain & glory”.  It’s the first album you’ve recorded outside Boston.  What made you decide …

Brit melodic metalcore crew SERTRALINE are geared up for the release of their sophomore EP Guilty, out 3rd March. For now though, we had a chat about the band’s background and beginnings…..   What is the full band line-up?   After a couple of line-up changes earlier in the band’s history, …

I spoke to Charlotte Wessels and Martijn Westerholt from Delain a few hours before they played their headline show at London’s Koko venue. Your latest album, Moonbathers, came out in August.  How has the reaction been from the fans? Martijn: Really bad, nobody liked it.. Charlotte: They said to go …

Brit Rock n Rollers Fragile Things deliver their new EP ‘Broken Sun’ this March. However, before then we sat down for a chat:   What is the full band line-up? Richie Hevanz – Vocals, Mark Hanlon – Guitar,Steve Lathwell – Bass,Hugo “Wolfie” Bowman – Drums.   How and when did the …

UK Punks VALENSOLE release their breathtaking new EP ‘Where We Should Be’, on Friday 3rd March. Elliott, Nick, and Dave from the band filled us in on their background: What is the full band line-up, who plays what? We operate as a 3-piece, but we play live with varying session …

Brand new extreme metal band Sinsaenum has a knack for high speed creep. In yet another musical mixing of creative forces, this act is made possible through the ideas of veteran artists who know sonically exactly what they want, when it comes to death metal. The band is the brainchild …

Newcomers ‘Lilium’ arrive on the scene with their new single ‘Disappear’, out 28th November via Deathly Records. The band cite Pearl Jam and Jeff Buckley as their influences. We sat down to ask them a few questions about their history and background.   What is the full band line-up, who plays what? Emma …

UK noisy newcomers Gravves are set to break out to the nation with their blistering new EP Rattle, which hits stores on Friday 10th February, through Loner Noise Records. We chatted with the band about their background: What is the full band line-up, who plays what? Adam Hughes – Bass, vocals, …

Ascending Heavy Blues Rockers ‘King Colobus’ re-release their self-titled EP this February. We had a quick talk with the guys about their background…..   What is the full band line-up? Stewart MacPherson (lead vocals & guitars), James Bailes (bass), Gavin Huck (guitars) and Simon Marsh (drums).   How and when …

Highly rated Swindon based pop-punkers As The Sun Sleeps unveil their brand new EP As Good As Gold, which arrives in stores on Friday 20th January 2017. The band chat about what they have in store for the coming weeks and beyond…..   What is the full band lineup, who …

Thirsty release their second album Albatross on 7th November. Thirsty features founding member of The Quireboys Guy Bailey and former Quireboy Chris Johnstone, along with Russian Poet Irina D and Simon Hanson (from Squeeze). PlanetMosh asked the band a few questions ahead of the album release. How long have you …

UK Alt-rockers Kilkovec throw down a real game changer, as they let loose their stunning new EP Plunge on Friday 27th January. Before then, we sat them down for a chat….   What is the full band lineup, who plays what? Dan – Guitar and Mouth Noise, Matt – Bass and …

Expressing unbridled energy that takes from the depths of Tesseract and Periphery through to the likes of Scar Symmetry and Protest The Hero, Stoke-on-Trent’s Construct have a sound that is as colossal as it is captivating. The Northern metallers reveal their blistering debut album, The Deity, on Saturday 4th February …

UK Newcomers Renegade Twelve are destined to rise from the underground, as they release their hugely compelling self-titled debut album, out in stores on Friday 27th January 2017. For now, we grilled the guys with some questioning….. What is the full band line up? Sam Robson-Lead vocals, Jacob Mayes, Dan potter- Dual …

It’s been a busy old year for Birmingham blues queen Joanne Shaw Taylor. A string of gigs supporting blues legend Joe Bonamassa on his British Blues Explosion concerts to Beck, Clapton and Page. Then there was a support slot with Glenn Hughes across the USA. Next up were festival appearances …

At one time or another, even the very biggest bands were unknown. The Beatles, for instance, were just another quartet of leather-clad rockers playing in a pokey Liverpool tea bar until Brian Epstein was handed a rough copy of them singing My Bonnie. Bad Touch first came onto my particular musical …