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With the Texan metal pioneers celebrating three decades of doing what they do, with the appropriately named ’30 Years Of Hel’ live package, Planet Mosh caught up with Helstar founder and frontman James Rivera during the band’s most recent European trek, to look back over the band’s storied career, talk …

Planetmosh tracked down Lehmann, bass player and founding member of Italian Thrashers Neurasthenia to get the low down on the bands history, the decision to re work old tracks for the new album, and the bands future plans.     Firstly, hello, ciao, and welcome to Planetmosh. I’d like to …

Following on from the interview with these guys at Bloodstock by Sheila Hamilton, HERE I thought I’d take a (perhaps very brave) deeper dive into what makes these guys tick. What do you get when you mix high levels of testosterone, spandex, music and alcohol? No, not a frat party …

I had the pleasure of catching up with Arthemis vocalist Fabio D for this interview about there new album ‘We Fight’ and their up and coming tour next month with I AM I. Fabio give us some basics about the band, the Italian music scene, influences writing and a track by …

I had the pleasure of catching up with Julian Matejka, drummer for German outfit Over Your Threshold. The band’s debut album ‘Facticity’ was released earlier this month. Can you please introduce Over Your Threshold to the readers, please? Hi folks, we´re Over Your Threshold from Munich, Germany. We play what …

I had the pleasure of catching up with Adriano Troiano, bassist from Emerald. We find out more about the band, their influences, Adriano gives us a quick track by track description of all the tracks from “Unleashed”, what their plans are and so on. Can you please introduce the band to …

I had the pleasure of catching up with Chris Sanders, guitarist from Knight Fury for this interview. We find out more about the band, their influences, debut album ‘Time to Rock’ , Chris gives us a quick track by track description of each track, what their plans are and so …

I caught up with Hampus Klang, lead guitarist from Bullet for a interview . Firstly, lets go back to 2001, what made you form Bullet as a band, were you all playing in the local scene in Sweden at the time? I was playing every day for many hours with …

I get the chance to catch up with Sponge the bass player from Electric River, after releasing their brand new EP ‘In Your Name’. There is talk of a new album and a tour in October…Enjoy! Lara Kisel – Electric River I have to say is a very intriguing name, …

Planetmosh: OK for anyone who hasn’t listened to Splintered Soul before, can you tell us a bit about the band? Chris: Splintered Soul are a dual-female-fronted 5-piece Metal band that produce a new subgenre we call ‘Cinematic Metal’. Established in 2006, we are a unique blend with an atypical background. …

Planetmosh caught up with Disintegrate, and talked about the new album, future plans, influences et al.     Welcome to Planetmosh guys, fill us in on the history of the band, you formed in 2005 I understand?   Thank you for having us! The band started out in 2005, but …

I had the pleasure of catching up with Alex ‘Thunder’ Martin, guitarist from The Mystery for an interview about the band, German music scene, influences, and their latest album where Alex gives us a track-by-track description of “Apocalypse 666” as well as their planes and so on.   Can you …

I caught up with Soph Day, vocalist and guitarist in Alunah after I reviewed their album ‘White Hoarhound’,  to find out more about the band how they began etc, favourite bands/records and what their plans are and so on. Who formed Alunah and when? It kinda happened by accident, I was …

I had the pleasure of catching up with Eluveitie‘s Anna Murphy, who plays the Hurdygurdy, vocals and flute in the band. First, could you describe Eluveitie for those that haven’t heard your music? Some heavily distorted guitars shredding around with flutes trying to cut through. And violins. And hurdy-gurdies, bagpipes …

I had the privilege of catching up with Lofft’s vocalist Torger Neuhaus after I reviewed their debut album The Bitterness Of Life’,  to find out more about the band how they began etc, touring and what their plans are and so on.   When was Lofft formed? LOFFT was formed in …

Norwegian singer/songwriter and 7 string guitar player, The Commander in Chief played the Sophie Lancaster stage at Bloodstock this year in front of a large crowd.  She kindly spent some time to answer some questions for Planetmosh. Planetmosh: OK for anyone who isn’t familiar with The Commander in Chief, can …

Simon Bower of Planetmosh got the chance to get the lowdown on the bands latest album,touring,songwriting and life in general.   Many thanks for talking to us, I’d like to begin by rewinding to 2006 and the build up to your debut release “Son Of Armageddon”, how did the band …

I caught up with Drew Cochrane from Excellent Cadaver between gigs, day job and personal life and he kindly took the time to answer some questions about the band and to introduce their new album launch on 1st September in Beat Generator, Dundee, “Faith Destroyed”. PM:How did Excellent Cadaver come …

Planetmosh chats to the guys from British rock band, SAVAGE, after the release of the ‘Sons Of Malice’cd. Planetmosh. Why do you feel now is the right time for a Savage rebirth ? CB ( Chris Bradley – Vocals, Bass Guitar )  Why not? ‘The Cream always floats to the …

With their self-released debut EP, ‘Never Had It So Good’, receiving great acclaim – we at PM awarded it 9/10 – and a ten-date UK and Ireland tour looming, we catch up with Whippz, frontman with The Burning Crows, to find out a bit more about the band, their close …