Cadiz Records [Release date 24.10.25]
In 2023 The Cockney Rejects’ guitarist and founder, Micky Geggus, after much soul searching, decided to leave the band that he created in 1979. Along with original Rejects’ bassist, Vinny Riordan, Mick decided to embark upon a project that encompassed his first love: hard, heavy, and at the same time, melodic, rock.
They added drummer, Reg Downer, and acting on a tip from guitarist friends, Dennis Stratton (who adds backing vocals on the album) and Dave Edwards, he recruited vocalist Marc Salmon. This was the line-up that recorded this debut album, however, since then the band have since changed line-up as neither Vinny nor Reg could commit to the band long-term. They were replaced by drummer Chris Nedzynski and bass player Tim Atkinson (Leader of the Down).
‘I Wanna Know What It’s Like’ is prime time Massive Wagons meets the Wildhearts and is a proper banger as the younger folks would say. One to blast out of the speakers. ‘Days of Our Lives’ is another fist pumping anthem which will sound great performed live.
There is a cover on here, a rather heavy and enjoyable version of the Creedence Clearwater Revival song ‘Fortunate Son’. This one and ‘Dirty Dreams’ show off Mick Geggus’s guitar skills. Plenty of crunchy riffs and solos that will satisfy the most ardent air guitarist!
They certainly have a find in Marc Salmon, who has not only the powerful voice, but most importantly a melodic tone. Be it on the ballad, ‘I Know How To Find You’ (featuring some uplifting acoustic guitar) or the heavy duty ‘Your Time Is Done’, Marc Salmon’s vocals suit the songs to a tee.
Thankfully Micky Geggus followed his first love and with Punchdrunk Saints we have an album full of high energy, melodic hard rock. A tour with the likes of the Wildhearts, Massive Wagons or the Dead Daisies would be perfect. Let’s hope this is the start of a successful chapter for Punchdrunk Saints. ****
Review by Jason Ritchie
Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK
Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions,
Check out videos here: https://www.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio
David Randall presents a weekly show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sundays at 22:00 GMT, repeated on Mondays and Fridays), when he invites listeners to ‘Assume The Position’. The show signposts forthcoming gigs and tours and latest additions at getreadytorock.com. First broadcast on 16 November 2025.
UK Blues Broadcaster of the Year (2020 and 2021 Finalist) Pete Feenstra presents his weekly Rock & Blues Show on Tuesday at 19:00 GMT as part of a five hour blues rock marathon “Tuesday is Bluesday at GRTR!”. The show is repeated on Wednesdays at 22:00, Fridays at 20:00). This 600th show was first broadcast on 18 November 2025
How to Listen Live?
Click the programming image at the top of the page (top right of page if using desktop)
Get Ready to ROCK! Radio is also in iTunes under Internet Radio/Classic Rock
Listen in via the Tunein app and search for “Get Ready to ROCK!” and save as favourite.
More information and links at our radio website where you can listen live or listen again to shows via the presenter pages: getreadytorockradio.com
Power Plays w/c 1 December 2025
We feature all the artists selected in this sequence in 2025.
Featured Albums w/c 1 December 2025
09:00-12:00 The Best of 2003 – 2025 (Melodic Rock)
12:00-13:00 The Best of 2003 – 2025 (Melodic Hard Rock)
14:00-16:00 The Best of 2003 – 2025 (Singer Songwriter)
Our occasional Newsletter signposts latest additions to the website(s). We also include a selection of recent top albums, based on GRTR! reviewer ratings. The newsletter is sent out a few times a year.
If you’d like to register to receive this occasional mailing please complete the form:
If using a smartphone/tablet please tap here or re-orientate your device
(Note that this registration is separate from site registration which allows you to leave comments and receive daily emails about new content. If you wish to register for this – in addition or separately – please click or tap here – for more information – the form is at the foot of each page. Please read our privacy policy when opting-in to receive emails.
PDF - you can delete unwanted sections
