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Quite possibly one of the loudest sets of the weekend came from Mastiff, who just totally destroyed the New Blood Stage on the Saturday of this years Bloodstock Festival I got chance to talk to two of the guys following their set, to hear about how it went from their …

I had a quick chat with Jon from Jettblack at this years Bloodstock Festival, a really down to earth chap as well Click the link below for the full interview  

Planetmosh had a talk with Joe from Hang The Bastard at this years Bloodstock Festival, fresh from their storming set on the Sophie Stage Click the link below for the full interview      

I got chance to speak to the band after their set on the New Blood Stage at this years Bloodstock Festival Click the link below for the full interview  

Eric Martin, best known as the singer with Mr Big, today (Wednesday August 12) embarks on his latest, rescheduled, UK and Ireland tour. PlanetMosh caught up with him to talk about his “neverending momma needs a new pair of shoes tour”, spending time in a cell in UK immigration, how he …

What can I say about Delain, one of the hottest bands in Europe, and a healthy fan base in the U.K. to boot. Their headline set on the Sophie Lancaster stage at this years Bloodstock guaranteed to reduce more than a few grown men to tears when the opening bars …

An excellent set from a really exciting band, check out their E.P. if you get chance, reminded me a bit of Dark Tranquility but with a more Doom driven riff. Anyway, we had a general chat about this and that, so click the link below for the full interview.  

From the moment Conan were announced on this years line up at Bloodstock, I knew we were in for something special. And so it proved, with many calling it the highlight of the weekend. I got to talk with Jon about current and future release plans, touring, festivals and much …

The London Hard Rock merchants played a really well received set at this years Bloodstock Festival, and we got the low down on current and future plans, plus a bit of background info Click the link below to hear the full interview  

Planetmosh talk to HanOwaR the day after their triumphant set at Bloodstock Open Air.

With most true-blooded Belfast metal fans away across the schuk for Bloodstock, there was a somewhat understandably disappointing turn out for this rare live invasion by Armagh pagans Waylander. Openers Whitby Bay seem something of an anomaly, it must be admitted.  Drummer/vocalist Patrick Moran looks like he would be more …

I got to talk to the guys from I AM I at this years Bloodstock Festival as they limbered up for their set. Click the link for the full interview.  

We were honoured to have Armored Saint at this years Bloodstock Festival, and we were able to chat to drummer Gonzo Sandoval post set to get his reaction to the main stage set, new material, upcoming shows and much more Click the link below for the full interview    

Was there ever any doubt that Trivium would do anything else but triumph at Bloodstock? Of course not, with new material, a new stage set, all debuted at this years festival, this was a headline set not to be missed. I had a chat with Corey prior to the show, …

Many bands love Glasgow. Aesthetic Perfection is no exception. Last year they were rocking The Classic Grand together with Faderhead, and they were back again, this year – to the Audio club. While people were slowly gathering in Audio, the first opening act, a local band called Advance started their …

I caught up with the guys post set at this years Bloodstock festival. We chat about the set and the forthcoming album amongst other things. A great band in my opinion,with a really bright future ahead of them Click on the video link below to hear the full interview   …

Formed at the tail end of last year, Belfast’s The Irontown Diehards quickly made an impression on local rock audiences, with their hard-hitting live shows and their distinctive image. The band are currently in the studio recording their debut album, but guitarist Andrew Baxter (pictured right) recently took time out …

The dawning of August can mean only one thing in these parts – the annual celebration of all that is best about the Irish metal scene (and, on this occasion, that from slightly further afield) that is the latest instalment of the Monsters Of Rot one-day festival of madness, mayhem …

It had been a busy weekend for PM’s Northern Ireland team, having already caught 12 bands over the previous 48 hours, including our annual pilgrimage to the depths of Fermanagh countryside for the annual Monsters Of Rot extreme metal extravaganza.  But, the pace was showing no sign of relenting as …

The underground Wigan Rock and Metal venue, The Boulevard has had it’s fair share of fantastic gigs from many great original and tribute bands since I started going nearly 3 years ago, But last night could not prepare me for what was in store. Rocking up the stage in the …