The O2 Academy was buzzing with people. I was really looking forward to this show as it was my first time seeing Saxon live! After patiently waiting, Hammerfall finally arrive on stage, with a presence that was just objectifying. Joacim Cans shouts to the audience as he introduces the band …
Read More »Uriah Heep & Snakecharmer – Shepherds Bush Empire, London – 8th December 2011
First up tonight was a new band – Snakecharmer. Although the band is new, the members aren’t – they’re all well known experienced musicians. Original Whitesnake members Micky Moody and Neil Murray have teamed up with Laurie Wisefield (Wishbone Ash), Harry James (Thunder, Magnum), Adam Wakeman (Ozzy Osbourne) and Chris …
Read More »Betraeus review, Satan’s Hollow Manchester, 17/12/11
I first saw this band on the 4th of November this year at Academy 3, for their debut EP launch party ‘Towards the Sun’. That was one hell of a night, so I was very much looking forward to seeing them again at Satan’s Hollow. A disappointing start to …
Read More »Primitive interview, 21/12/11
I caught up with the lads from Primitive who hail from London. Who give us a introduction to who they are and what they do ;) They have just released their demo EP called ‘Into The Void’ a review of it will be coming shortly after I meet up with …
Read More »Blaze Bayley – SinCity – Swansea 16/12/11
Blaze Bayley – SinCity –Swansea16/12/11 The night kicked off with Black Tamanous, a 4 piece metal band fromSwansea. They list their influences as Lamb Of God, Carcuss, Pantera and EyeHateGod. Unfortunately there were only about 20 people in the room including the bar staff during their set. 7/10 …
Read More »Napalm Death, Ivory Blacks, Glasgow 11/12/11
On a very windy Sunday night I headed through to Glasgow to interview Barney and review the Napalm Death gig at Ivory Blacks. Last time I seen Napalm Death was at Hammerfest 2 back in 2010 when they tore up the main stage so I was looking forward to tonight’s …
Read More »MERRY METAL CHRISTMAS (THE KINGS FEAST), MANSFIELD, 17/12/11.
First things first , thankyou Mick Staley of MGTV for inviting Planetmosh. Despite a couple of last minute changes to the line up, and worst of all, the eleventh hour cancellation of the Hog Roast which resulted in my having to console myself with packets of Mr Porky’s scratchings, I …
Read More »An interview with Arch Enemy bassist, Sharlee D’Angelo
Ant May from Planetmosh spoke to Arch Enemy bassist, Sharlee D’Angelo before the band played their only UK show at the Shepherds Bush Empire in London on 6th December. Planetmosh: First of all, welcome to London Sharlee: Thank you. Planetmosh: You’ve chosen to start your tour in the UK this …
Read More »Jimi from Raven Vandelle Interviewed
This is Lee Walker from www.PlanetMosh.com conducting an interview with Jimi from Raven Vandelle. LW – It doesn’t seem that long ago you were playing Highway to Hell taking part in a battle of the bands competition with another 24 bands to win places on this festival. How have things …
Read More »Blaze Bayley interview at Ivory Blacks, Glasgow 12/12/11
I caught up with Blaze before the gig at Ivory Blacks in Glasgow. To find out what he’s been up to over the last year or so. He talks about Wolfsbane and his own band, what motivates him, his new Blaze Bayley album ‘The King of Metal’ that will be …
Read More »Barney from Napalm Death interview at Ivory Blacks, Glasgow 11/12/11
I interviewed Mark “Barney” Greenway lead singer from Napalm Death just before there gig at Ivory Blacks in Glasgow. Barney answers a few questions including his favorite albums and then some fan questions first before talking about Napalm Death, the new album ‘Utilitarian’ coming out 27th February next year and …
Read More »Arch Enemy, Chthonic & Warbringer – Shepherds Bush Empire, 6th December 2011
The night opened with some Taiwanese black metal courtesy of Chthonic. Chthonic supported Arch Enemy last year when they played London, so they’ve got plety of fans in the crowd tonight. Tonight the band arent wearing their face paint, and I have to say, Bassist Doris looks better without the …
Read More »Phil Conalane frontman of Million $ Reload interviewed
This is Lee Walker from www.PlanetMosh.com conducting an email interview with Phil Conalane frontman of Million $ Reload LW – For those people out there who are just discovering Million $ Reload how did the band come into being? Phil – All the members of M$R were playing in other …
Read More »OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE INTERVIEW AT HARD ROCK HELL 02/12/11
Manchester’s finest were grabbed and corralled into a side room at this years Hard Rock Hell festival to talk about their latest tour, album and all things musical. SO, YOUR GETTING READY FOR YOUR SET HERE AT HARD ROCK HELL A BIT LATER, LOOKING FORWARD TO IT? Very much so, …
Read More »Myke Gray and Matti Alfonzetti from Red, White and Blues Interviewed at Wrexham’s Central Station (10/12/11)
This is Lee Walker from www.PlanetMosh.com conducting an interview with the Myke Gray and Matti Alfonzetti from Red, White and Blues. LW – You are on the final date of this current tour. How has the tour been ? Myke – The tour has been absolutely amazing, because we’ve mixed …
Read More »Robin from The Ocean Interview 9/12/11
Robin fromThe Ocean introduces us to band, influences, what has changed since they first started out, how the tours have went and their plans for 2012! Why did you pick the name The Ocean and what does it stand for? We initially chose our moniker because we wanted to be …
Read More »Dead Hearts Interview 7/12/11
“Dead Hearts” are a recently formed band from South East London. The band consists of: Rico Rice – Vocals Olly Meager – Guitars James Stockman – Guitars Rory Bevis – Bass & Backing Vocals Cameron Blower – Drums & Vocals & Backing screams I caught up with the guys …
Read More »Benj and Stew From Dear Superstar Interviewed At Hard Rock Hell (3/12/11)
This is Lee Walker from www.PlanetMosh.com conducting an interview with Benj and Stew from Dear Superstar LW – For those people out there who are just discovering Dear Superstar as a result of this festival appearance how did the band come into being? Benj – We’ve been together since 2004. …
Read More »Classic nwobhm icons Bronz Interviewed At Hard Rock Hell 2011 (3/12/11)
This is Lee Walker from www.PlanetMosh.com conducting an interview with the band Bronz LW –For those people out there who are just discovering Bronz as a result of this festival appearance how did the band come into being? Shaun – Coz we released an album last year that had been …
Read More »LIBERTY LIES INTERVIEW, HARD ROCK HELL 02/12/11
Planetmosh grabbed a chat with the Liberty Lies boys after their excellent set at Hard Rock Hell which capped off what’s been an eventful year for the Birmingham lads. You played on the Young Blood stage a little earlier today, how did it go? Awesome, we had a great time …
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