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A triumphant debut album and one definitely not to be overlooked.   Formed in 2001, you might think it’s a really long wait for a debut release but the band have kept themselves busy by releasing a number of demos over the years, as well as gigging and building a …

A sumptuous banquet of Gothic, Female Fronted Metal to satisfy the most ravenous of appetites. I had the pleasure of catching this band live some two or three years ago and was immediately taken by the epic Gothic tinged Metal on show, infused with an irresistible catchy element that was …

With the eleventh edition looming and bands being announced as we speak, we decided to grab festival co-founder Val, to ask her about the festivals origins and how it has now developed into quite a unique event in the Metal calender.                .   First of all, many thanks …

Amaranthe’s second album can only be described as a complete and utter triumph.   Like many others around this shrinking globe, I was completely blown away and hooked by Amaranthe’s debut, a self titled monster of an album that came out in 2011. Again, along with many others I was …

‘Best Of..’ from one of Female Fronted Metal’s ‘best of’.   Launching a ’Best Of’ collection after releasing only three albums may seem a little strange but I guess it gives us a chance to take stock of what Imperia have produced so far, if nothing else. The band are …

Uncompromising display of bludgeoning Death Metal from Danish female fronted Metalers.   Danish Female Fronted Metalheads Illnath return with their fourth full length album ‘4 Shades Of Me’, and what a resounding success it has turned out to be. Now, we all know that the tag ‘Female Fronted’ gets thrown …

Hot on the heels of the release of their very impressive debut album, Planetmosh tracked down drummer Enrico Jung to get the lowdown on all things past, present and future regarding Envinya.   Welcome to Planetmosh and thanks for giving us some of your time. Let’s go back to the …

Exceptional release from an equally exceptional band.   American Operatic Metal band Upon Wings are about to unveil their four track E.P. to the world next month, so we thought we had better take a look at what all the fuss is about. For a start, the band definitely can …

” A masterful fusion of old school Power and Thrash Metal, delivered with a bang up to date, cutting edge sound” Bursting forth from the cold Northern lands that are otherwise known as Alberta, Canada are Edge Of Attack, a five piece band that are about to shake things up …

Envinya deliver a stunning debut album, a band with huge potential.     Formed in Bavaria in 2006 and with one previous E.P. under their belts, this album represents Elvinyas full length debut album. Now, obviously, the band are going to come under the vast and all encompassing umbrella that …

Following the release of the excellent ‘Fifty Years Later’ album, Planetmosh caught up with the rising stars of French Symphonic Metal, Asylum Pyre and spoke to guitarist and co vocalist Johann Cadot about the bands history, how the current album came about and the bands future plans.   Firstly, take …

Epica prove to Manchester why they are a true force to be reckoned with.   The Ritz in Manchester is a cracking venue without doubt and tonight’s gig promised to be one most worthy of playing within it’s hallowed walls as the Epica world tour arrived on the latest leg …

Classic Metal riffs aplenty as the French headbangers return with their seventh opus. The origins of Mystery Blue can be traced way back to the early 80’s, although the current line up bears no similarity whatsoever to those early days, only founding member Frenzy Philippon remaining from the bands original …

I was lucky enough to grab a chat with vocalist Rute Fevereiro to discuss the bands history, current album and much much more.   Firstly, many thanks for taking time to speak to us here at Planetmosh.Take us back to the beginning for Enchantya, you formed in 2004, how did …

Portugal’s Enchantya deliver a superb debut album to rock your socks off.     Formed in 2004 when vocalist Rute Fevereiro decided to take a break from Portugal’s first all female Metal band ‘Black Widow’. The early days saw a demo (Moonlighting The Dreamer) released in 2005 and then following …

As morning arrived, we headed for our shuttle bus pick up point, met up with a few familiar faces, checked in, and rolled off for Wieze with some Female Fronted Metal blasting out from the speakers, ensuring that the cobwebs of the night before were well and truly blown away. …

  This year saw MFVF hit the magic tenth anniversary mark in style. Starting originally in the Belgian capital Brussels, the festival moved to the bigger venue of Oktoberhallen in Wieze which has since become its permanent and spiritual home. The venue is best described as an aircraft hanger in …

French Philharmonic Metal masters return with a follow up of truly epic proportions.     Formed in 2007 by guitarist Vynce Leff, Whyzdom’s still short career has already been a truly eventful one. A very well received debut E.P. released in 2008 titled “Daughter Of The Night” laid solid foundations …

  One of the best things about this job isn’t just reviewing the big releases from worldwide established bands who’s track records are well proven, it’s the joy of listening to a band about whom you know very little about and being able to approach it with a clean slate, …

  I unashamedly confess to have been a fan of female vocal Rock and Metal for more years than I’m prepared to divulge, and so it gives me a real sense of joy when I discover a band which completely knocks me off my feet. Formed in Russia in 2005 …