Monthly Archives: February 2015

Album review: EUROPE – War Of Kings

Posted on February 22, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
Europe - War Of Kings

UDR [Release date 02.03.15] I am a renascent Europe fan.  I loved the band as they catapulted themselves back into modern civilisation but I was never a big fan in their late-eighties heyday.  However, increasingly, I think their upward trajectory … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THUNDER – The Attic, Glasgow,19 February 2015

Posted on February 21, 2015 by david.wilson
THUNDER – The Attic, Glasgow,19 February 2015

This show was part of Thunder’s whirlwind promotional tour in support of the release of their excellent new album ‘Wonder Days’. The band were doing signing sessions and then playing a short acoustic set for selected prize winners (and the … Continue reading →

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Gig review: HOWARD JONES – Indigo O2, 20 February 2015

Posted on February 21, 2015 by jason

Howard Jones had this London show to promote his latest creation ENGAGE, an interactive event that is released on the 9th March on interactive CD/DVD, digital and interactive book format. The fans tonight could join in via an app on … Continue reading →

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News: CHRIS THOMPSON interview and feature, Sunday 22 February 2015

Posted on February 20, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
Chris Thompson

Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sunday, 22 February 2015, 16:00 GMT One-time Manfred Mann’s Earth Band frontman Chris Thompson is featured in a hour-long special on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio. Cherry Red Records have recently released ‘Jukebox – The … Continue reading →

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News: BRUCE DICKINSON, FOO FIGHTERS, EUROPE – 19 February 2015

Posted on February 19, 2015 by jason
Europe - Manchester Apollo, 3 April 2014

Iron Maiden have released the following statement: “Just before Christmas, vocalist Bruce Dickinson visited his doctor for a routine check-up. This led to tests and biopsies which revealed a small cancerous tumour at the back of his tongue. A seven-week … Continue reading →

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Interview: Rising Stars – THE JURY & THE SAINTS

Posted on February 18, 2015 by jason

Singer Jesse Smith of The Jury & The Saints answers our questions ahead of the release of their self-titled album on 2nd March via Long Branch/SPV Records… What are you currently up to? (recording, gigs, plans etc.) We have been … Continue reading →

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Interview: Rising Stars – TRISTAN MACKAY

Posted on February 17, 2015 by jason
Tristan Mackay - Wire & Wood

Tristan Mackay releases his second album ‘Wire & Wood’, a follow-up to ‘Out Along The Wire’ and here we hear about the new album, his musical influences and more… Can you take us through your new album ‘Wire & Wood’? … Continue reading →

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Album review: OMD – Junk Culture

Posted on February 17, 2015 by jason
OMD - Junk Culture

Universal (Deluxe reissue) [Released 02.02.15] OMD’s classic 1984 album Junk Culture gets a 30th anniversary 2CD deluxe re-issue and for fans you get two unreleased songs, plus the songs previously released only on vinyl. This includes that most 1980′s musical … Continue reading →

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Album review: MARDUK – Frontschwein

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Yiannis

Century Media – Out Now. The last ten years have been truly successful for the Swedish Black Metallers Marduk. Since Daniel “Mortuus” Rosten joined its ranks, the legendary band has released some of its most awe-inspiring/critically-acclaimed material through colossal albums … Continue reading →

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News: THE QUIREBOYS, WHITESNAKE, WALTER TROUT – 17 February 2015

Posted on February 17, 2015 by jason

WALTER TROUT Jun 15 London Royal Albert Hall Nov 17 Stockton Arc Nov 18 Glasgow ABC Nov 20 Holmfirth Picturedrome Nov 21 London Forum Nov 24 Leamington Spa Assembly Nov 25 Frome Cheese & Grain ENUFF Z NUFF + ESTRELLA … Continue reading →

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News: HOWARD JONES multimedia project Engage with launch gig 20 February at Indigo at The O2

Posted on February 16, 2015 by jason

Howard Jones’ multimedia project Engage out on interactive CD/DVD in March 2015 London live performance to celebrate launch on 20th February at the Indigo at The O2 Eighties’ pop sensation and multimedia maverick Howard Jones has announced the release of … Continue reading →

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Album review: STEVE HUNTER – Tone Poems Live

Posted on February 16, 2015 by petefeenstra
Steve Hunter - Tone Poems Live

CD Baby [Released 01.09.14] ‘Tone Poems Live’ pairs New York guitarist Steve Hunter (Alice Cooper/Lou Reed/Julian Lennon/Aerosmith) with top session players, bassist Tony Levin, drummer Alvino Bennett and keyboards Phil Aaberg in a in live studio setting that is also … Continue reading →

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Album review: MOB RULES – Timekeeper – 20th Anniversary Box Set

Posted on February 15, 2015 by david.wilson

        Steamhammer/ SPV (Release date 13.10.14) German power metallers Mob Rules have been treading the boards for the last 20 years and in celebration of that they released this limited edition box set. The box set is … Continue reading →

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Album review – ASTRALION – Astralion

Posted on February 15, 2015 by david.wilson

          Limb Music (Release date 14.11.14) I do like a bit of melodic power metal, all stirring melodies and glorious harmonies set to a furious backbeat, played well there is little better. Astralion hail from Finland … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: BUSH, BOSS HOSS

Posted on February 15, 2015 by jason
Bush - Man On The Run

BUSH – Man On The Run Sony Music [Released 20.10.14] Once touted as the “British Nirvana” album number 6 finds Bush in a mature sounding place, although still maintaining everything that helped them sell in excess of 20 million albums … Continue reading →

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Album review: THUNDER – Wonder Days

Posted on February 15, 2015 by david.wilson
thunder

earMUSIC [Release date 16.02.15] This is studio album number ten from Thunder and it is an album many thought they would never see. With the band going into hiatus for a few years, apart from the odd live show here … Continue reading →

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DVD review: THE DOORS – Feast of Friends

Posted on February 15, 2015 by jason
The Doors - Feast Of Friends

Eagle Vision [Released 08.11.14] Produced by the band themselves and filmed to document their 1968 summer tour, the uncompleted “Feast of Friends” was shelved at the time due to frontman Jim Morrison’s ongoing legal issues and, with the exception of … Continue reading →

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Album review: LAST AUTUMN’S DREAM – Level Eleven

Posted on February 15, 2015 by jason
LAST AUTUMN

AOR Heaven [Released 23.02.15] Last Autumn’s Dream are back with a new album and this is their eleventh. Vocalist Mikael Erlandsson is the last original member as in 2014 guitarist Andy Malecek decided to leave the band because of personal … Continue reading →

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Album review: BLUES CARAVAN 2014 – Laurence Jones, Christina Skjolberg, Albert Castiglia

Posted on February 15, 2015 by petefeenstra
BLUES CARAVAN 2014 Laurence Jones, Christina Skjolberg, Albert Castiglia – Live

  Blues Caravan 2014 Live Ruf Records [Release date 12.01.15] The Blues Caravan 2014 is a CD and DVD that gives it you as it really was, right down to the husky voices and the sharp band interplay. I’ve never … Continue reading →

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Album review: RITCHIE DAVE PORTER – Rocking The Blues

Posted on February 15, 2015 by petefeenstra
RITCHIE DAVE PORTER – Rocking The Blues

CD Baby [Release date 14.08.14] Ritchie Dave Porter is a blues-rock guitarist from Birmingham who tells us on his liner notes that: ‘Rocking the Blues’ is the expression of my soul through the guitar’, and also that: ‘Every note is … Continue reading →

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News: ROCKINGHAM FESTIVAL, NAZARETH, ENSLAVED – 15 February 2015

Posted on February 15, 2015 by jason
Blues Pills - The Ritz, Manchester, 11 December 2014

The Rockingham festival in Nottingham (23rd-25th October) has announced the first artists appearing: Gotthard, Dan Reed Network, Robby Valentine, Stan Bush,the Electric Boys, Vega, Santa Cruz The Ramblin’ Man fair have added Seasick Steve, The Temperance Movement, The Quireboys, Blues … Continue reading →

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Album review: TODD GRIFFIN – Mountain Man

Posted on February 14, 2015 by petefeenstra

              Bad Reputation [Release date 22.12.14] ‘Mountain Man’ has a lovely retro feel – part garage rock, part straight ahead rock and roll – and survivor’s lyrics that never dim in their optimistic outlook. … Continue reading →

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Album review: BAD WATER BLUES KINGS – Good Stuff

Posted on February 14, 2015 by petefeenstra

        Tegancat Music  [Release date April 2014] Bad Water Blues Kings have their hearts in the right place. They play smooth inoffensive blues, but don’t really have any outstanding material with which to make a splash. Jim … Continue reading →

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Album review: UFO – A Conspiracy Of Stars

Posted on February 14, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
UFO - A Conspiracy Of Stars

SPV [Release date 23.02.15] UFO are another of our “heritage” bands who for the past few years have toured consistently and released new albums.  In short, they are still relevant.  And, arguably, ‘A Conspiracy Of Stars’ is their best offering … Continue reading →

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Gig review: GIANTS OF ROCK – Minehead, 6-8 February 2015

Posted on February 14, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
Focus - Giants Of Rock, Minehead, 6-8 February 2015

The Pete Feenstra Rock & Blues Show – 24 February 2015 (Giants of Rock Special) by Get Ready To Rock! Radio on Mixcloud Pete Feenstra presents a weekly Rock & Blues Show, every Tuesday at 19:00 GMT on Get Ready … Continue reading →

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