Opinion

When the census did its rounds last year, I filled in the section marked ‘Religion’ with two very simple words – Heavy Metal. For that’s what metal is… a lifestyle choice, at times a religious experience. And, so it is that, for the second time in a little over 24 …

Despite summer trying, vainly, to make a last ditch attempt to make its disappointing presence felt inside, and the counter-attraction of equally disappointing live football in the adjoining bar, an extremely healthy crowd sequestered itself in the darkened environs of metal’s spiritual Belfast home for this weekly early-evening triple header. …

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 …

School night gigs in this part of the world have a reputation for being poorly attended, even when four quality acts come together on a superb value-for-money bill. Having said that, by the end of this evening there is a respectable enough crowd gathered to support the first of two …

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 …

Planetmosh got the amazing opportunity to interview the mutli-talented metal goddess that is Lady Starlight, bringing you insights to her passion for progressive rock, how she expresses herself through different artist mediums and how she wants to change the normality of the DJ culture. Lady Starlight is someone  that articulates through her …

Pop-metal seems to be the new thing, these days. Softer metal bands that are meant to appeal to a wider audience are becoming ever more common, (The City Divided, Dead By April). Therefore, the fact that Italian metal masters Evershine are grasping this genre with both hands, and grasping it …

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 …

For the general public, Saturday August 25th in Dublin was all about gawking at the flagships but for the metal lover, Saturday was all about CARNAGEFEST 2012. So, while the rest of Dublin was down by George’s Dock, admiring the flagships and (let’s be honest) the sailors there was one …

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 …

So with an intense weekend at Bloodstock I had the amazing opportunity to interview Kobra Paige, an amazing female metal vocalist, that kicks some serious ass on stage. 1. Kobra and Lotus are really starting to make a name in the metal scene; you have shared the stage and performed …

Another year, organised, enjoyed and packed away. For me personally, this year’s line-up wasn’t as good as some of the previous years but it’s obvious that it was pretty darn epic for a lot of people by the fact that this year was officially the busiest BOA on record with …

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 …

I spoke to Orianthi at Bloodstock shortly after she played a solo acoustic set on the Jaegermeister acoustic stage, and before she played the main stage with alice Cooper.   To listen to the interview, hit the play button below…  

This evening’s gig truly could be described as a night for the ages, with the veteran guardians of the Northern Irish metal scene joining forces with the movement’s young titans to fight off all comers and prove just why this particular corner of the world is a domain to be …

Tonight at the Borderline was the launch party for the new album from Kobra and the lotus, as well as being the last night of their UK tour. First up was Hornet, a young London rock band.  They went down well with the crowd and put in a very good …

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 …

With their ninth studio album, March of Progress, due for release imminently, we recently caught up with Threshold keys man Richard West who talked us through just what the band have been up to in the past five years. Hi Richard, thanks for taking the time to chat to us today. …