Yearly Archives: 2014

Gig review: NO SINNER – The Garage, Islington, 29 May 2014

Posted on June 5, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Having been lucky enough to see the sold out, UK debut of No Sinner at The Black Heart in Camden in November 2013, we waited with anticipation as the Canadian blues rockers, fronted by Colleen Rennison, hit The Garage, Islington. … Continue reading →

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Album review: PICTUREHOUSE – Evolution

Posted on June 4, 2014 by jason

Cherry Red Records [Release date 04.08.14] Irish band PictureHouse enjoyed success in their homeland during the 1990’s and early 2000’s, reuniting recently after a ten year break. This album was released in Ireland last year and now gets a UK … Continue reading →

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Album review: MOTT THE HOOPLE – Live 2013

Posted on June 4, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Concert Live 2-CD/DVD [Release date: 20.05.14] www.concertlive.co.uk Back in 2009 Mott The Hoople got back together for five dates at the Hammersmith Apollo. It was a resounding success but when I chatted to founder member Verden Allen in early 2013 … Continue reading →

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Album review: URIAH HEEP – Outsider

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Phil Berisford

In this interview extract, Bernie discusses the album making process (7:39) The feature version of the interview will be broadcast in the first hour of David Randall’s weekly radio show, Sunday 8 June, at 22:00 GMT. More information Frontiers [Release … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: ASTRA, DEAD END HEROES, ROXIE 77, THE GHOST WOLVES

Posted on June 3, 2014 by jason

ASTRA – Broken Balance Scarlet Records [Released 15.04.14] Progressive metallers Astra return on the scene with their third album with their last album being 2009′s ‘From Within’ (Lion Music). The band are centered around keyboard wizard Emanuele Casali (DGM) although … Continue reading →

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DVD review: ELP – Special Edition (Pictures At An Exhibition, Isle Of Wight Festival 1970, Live At Montreux 1997)

Posted on June 3, 2014 by jason

Eagle Vision [Release date 14.10.13] If you like Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP) then you are gonna love this new three DVD box set, comprising of “Pictures At An Exhibition”, “The Birth Of A Band- Isle of Wight Festival 1970” … Continue reading →

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Album review: BURZUM – The Ways Of Yore

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Yiannis

Byelobog Productions – Out Now. Since his release from prison back in 2009, Kristian “Varg” Vikernes has found himself in a truly creative mode, with every passing year witnessing the release of another new Burzum album. His first recordings as … Continue reading →

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Album Review: LAVIANTICA – Clessidra

Posted on June 2, 2014 by alanjones

Self Released – Release Date: 2 September 2013 Is there anywhere in Europe that isn’t producing progressive rock music of the highest order at the moment? Following in the solid tradition of Rock Progressivo Italiano big hitters of the seventies … Continue reading →

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Gig review: FOREIGNER, Styx and Don Felder – PNC Music Pavilion, Charlotte, USA, 31 May 2014

Posted on June 2, 2014 by jason

Apologies in advance, but I’m afraid this write up will be a little heavy on KISS rants, despite it not being a KISS show. Originally I was going to see Adrenaline Mob at Tremont, and then I heard that Styx … Continue reading →

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Album review: BROTHER FIRETRIBE – Diamond In The Firepit

Posted on June 2, 2014 by jason

Spinefarm Records [Released 03.06.14] Album number three from the excellent Brother Firetribe and they have kept us waiting as their last album was released back in 2008. Vocalist Pekka Ansio Heino certainly has an amazing set of pipes on him … Continue reading →

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Album review: ARTHEMIS – Live From Hell

Posted on June 1, 2014 by david.wilson

Off Yer Rocka Recordings (Release date – 25th May 2014) A couple of years ago I headed to Wales for the annual Hammerfest shindig and one of the discoveries of that weekend were Italian thrashers, Arthemis. … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: UK & Ireland Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2016)

Posted on June 1, 2014 by jason

Please check with venue and/or relevant website(s) to confirm availability. Compiled by Jason Ritchie Updated 02/11/2016 FESTIVALS Hard Rock Hell 2016 (Thursday 10th-Sunday 13th November) Haven, Pwllheli, Gwynedd Ugly Kid Joe + Ratt + Bonfire + the Treatmeant + Glenn … Continue reading →

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Quick Plays: HUMBUCKER, DIESEL, MORNING DWELL, AZORIA

Posted on June 1, 2014 by jason

DIESEL – Into The Fire Escape Music www.escape-music.com [Out now] Diesel is a new, British rock outfit touted to play solid traditional rock in the manner of Bad Company, with firm roots in the classic vein of British hard Rock … Continue reading →

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Album review: BILLY JOEL – A Matter of Trust: The Bridge To Russia

Posted on June 1, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Sony Music [Release date 19.05.14] As I was passing through HMV this week – in awe of the growing racks of 180 gram vinyl (you’d need a course of body building supplements to walk out with Purple’s 9 LP Made … Continue reading →

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Album review: TESLA – Simplicity

Posted on May 30, 2014 by jason

Frontiers www.frontiers.it [Released 9.6.14] It’s hard to think that Tesla’s first album, “Mechanical Resonance”, came out in 1986- and now here we are nearly 30 years later and their seventhstudio album “Simplicity” is about to be released (although, if you … Continue reading →

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Album review: MOUNT SALEM – Endless

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Yiannis

Metal Blade – Out Now. 70s Heavy Rock is back in fashion. I do not suggest for a moment that bands like Black Sabbath, Cream and Pentagram ever stopped being a massive influence on young artists, especially those of a … Continue reading →

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News: Chicago troubadour TOM FULLER plays exclusive GRTR! session

Posted on May 30, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Get Ready to ROCK! Radio Sunday, 1 June 2014, 21:00 (repeated Tuesday 16:00, Thursday 21:00 GMT) Listen in using the icons at the top of this page or via the dedicated website As part of our ongoing ‘In Session for … Continue reading →

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Album review: TODD RUNDGREN – Reissues

Posted on May 29, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Edsel Records [Release date 19.05.14] Just when you thought it was safe to avoid further Todd Rundgren re-issues, along come another three. The first thing to say is that Edsel always do a marvellous job with their packaging. Yes these … Continue reading →

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Album review: VADER – Tibi Et Igni

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Yiannis

Nuclear Blast [Release date 30.05.14] Line-up changes have been a constant feature in the life of the Death Metal combo Vader since their inception back in 1983 but, as their relatively modest album collection clearly suggests, every new addition has … Continue reading →

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Album review: DESTRANGE – Are You Kidding Me? No.

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Yiannis

Metal Blade – Out Now. Attracting the attention of a label as established and well respected as Metal Blade is no easy feat, however, Italian Technical Metalers Destranged have achieved precisely that. It was on the strength of their 2012 … Continue reading →

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EP Review: MONSTER JAW – Get A Tattoo

Posted on May 27, 2014 by david.wilson

Cobra Kitten Records [Release date 30.06.14] Monster Jaw are a trio from the north of England who formed back in 2013. The band was built around frontman and songwriter Mik Davis whose influences range from The Jesus and Mary Chain … Continue reading →

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News: Get Ready to ROCK! Radio – June 2014 highlights

Posted on May 27, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

June 2014 Highlights More information at the dedicated website Check back here as we add new features throughout the month. All times, BST (GMT+1) Sunday 22 June 2014, 13:00 Dan McCafferty of Nazareth Dan chats about his career and the … Continue reading →

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EP Review: TRIA MERA – Extinction

Posted on May 27, 2014 by david.wilson

Self-release ( Release Date – out now) I have never been to Brisbane in Australia but I have always imagined it to be a happy, sunny place full of happy, sunny people, however after listening to this EP I am … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE KILLERHERTZ – A Killer Anthem

Posted on May 27, 2014 by david.wilson

Mighty Music [Release date 26.05.14] Think Danish rock and Lars Ulrich and Volbeat no doubt spring to mind. The Killerhertz are hoping to be the next Danish band to make a breakthrough with this their debut album. The members have … Continue reading →

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Album review: ABINAYA – Beaute Paienne

Posted on May 27, 2014 by david.wilson

Symbol Music [Release date – out now] Abinaya means ‘passing on’ in Sanskrit apparently, which is a cheery thought to start a review with. Hailing from Paris these heavyweights appear to have a love for Brazilian thrashers Sepultura and are … Continue reading →