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Gig review: COLIN BLUNSTONE – The Sub Rooms, Stroud, 14 May 2026

Posted on May 15, 2026 by GRTR! HQ
COLIN BLUNSTONE - The Sub Rooms, Stroud, 14 May 2026

Colin Blunstone represents that rare and sadly dying breed of consummate performer, with six decades of trial and tribulation in the music industry.  A real trooper. As Colin recounted tonight his period of chart activity with The Zombies was short … Continue reading →

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Album review: HARDLINE – Shout

Posted on April 27, 2026 by GRTR! HQ
HARDLINE - Shout

SPV/Steamhammer [Release date 17.04.26] It’s some 34 years since Hardline’s classic album ‘Double Eclipse’ with a line-up that boasted Neal Schon in its ranks. Whilst it might have seemed like a last gasp for hair metal in 1992, Hardline’s frontman … Continue reading →

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Album review: XTASY – Phoenix

Posted on April 14, 2026 by GRTR! HQ
XTASY - Phoenix

Art of Melody Music / Burning Minds Music Groups [Release date 10.04.26] Now here’s a thing. Melodic rock that’s not from Scandinavia! Spain’s Xtasy formed in 2011 and have been building a following in their home country and in Continental … Continue reading →

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Album review: HOKKA – Via Miseria IV

Posted on April 14, 2026 by GRTR! HQ
HOKKA - Via Miseria IV

Nuclear Blast Records [Release date 24.04.26] There is a lot of good stuff coming out of Finland at the moment, always underpinned by the Nordic/Scandi talent for melody (and a fair helping of darkness). Lovers of The Rasmus are going … Continue reading →

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Album review: ARGOVIA – Primal Repetition

Posted on April 14, 2026 by GRTR! HQ
ARGOVIA - Primal Repetition

Presagio Records [Release date 10.04.26] One of the enlightening features of our “New to GRTR!” radio show is the range of music from all four corners of the planet. Colombia doesn’t feature that regularly but when it does. Wow! Argovia … Continue reading →

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News: Albums of the Month (January – March 2026)

Posted on April 6, 2026 by GRTR! HQ
Get Ready to ROCK! - Albums of the Month (January-March 2026)

A quarterly feature highlighting album releases rated highly by the GRTR! review team and worthy of your investigation. We try and pick out a cross-section of albums that reflect the range of genres reviewed at the website. The star rating … Continue reading →

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Feature: GRTR! Greats – COLIN BLUNSTONE

Posted on March 30, 2026 by GRTR! HQ
COLIN BLUNSTONE - The Sub Rooms, Stroud, 14 May 2026

Photo: David Randall/GRTR! And then there’s Colin Blunstone with his ethereal, timeless voice Pete Feenstra, 2011 Colin Blunstone has enjoyed a long and fruitful career both as a member of The Zombies and as a solo artist. He has also … Continue reading →

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Feature: GRTR! Greats – BETH HART

Posted on March 30, 2026 by GRTR! HQ
GRTR! Greats - Beth Hart

Photo: Manuela Langotsch Beth Hart’s place in the GRTR! Greats series was sealed a long time ago by her heartfelt songwriting, emotionally charged voice and musical excellence spanning a 18 plus album career backed by non stop touring. Her vibrato … Continue reading →

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News: COLIN BLUNSTONE and BETH HART added to GRTR! Greats (March 2026)

Posted on March 22, 2026 by GRTR! HQ
GRTR! Greats

The latest additions to our GRTR! Greats series were announced on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio on Sunday 22 March 2026. Photo: Manuela Langotsch The latest additions to the ongoing GRTR! Greats series are singer songwriters Colin Blunstone and Beth … Continue reading →

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Album review: WARRANT – Belly To Belly Vol.1

Posted on March 22, 2026 by GRTR! HQ
WARRANT - Belly To Belly Vol.1

Deko Entertainment [Release date 15.04.26] Warrant’s fifth album ‘Belly to Belly, Vol. 1′ has been remastered and repackaged and is being re-released in April, and for the first time will also be released on vinyl. Originally released in 1996 it … Continue reading →

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Gig review: BRAVE RIVAL – The Stables, Milton Keynes, 14 March 2026

Posted on March 22, 2026 by GRTR! HQ
BRAVE RIVAL – The Stables, Milton Keynes, 14 March 2026

As double headers go this promises to be a quite a night. Two great bands at the top of their game, covering all aspects of the Blues Rock genre, at a sold out Stables, who could ask for more? Will … Continue reading →

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Album review: TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND – Future Soul

Posted on March 15, 2026 by GRTR! HQ
TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND - Future Soul

Fantasy Records/ Swamp Family Music [Release date 20.03.26] When your debut album wins a Grammy, the sense of overachievement could be something hard to deal with. Fortunately,  Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks seemingly saw this as an indication that they … Continue reading →

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Album review: AEROSMITH (Deluxe expanded edition)

Posted on March 15, 2026 by GRTR! HQ
AEROSMITH (Deluxe expanded edition)

Universal Music Group [Release date 20.03.26] One of the USA’s rock bands, Aerosmith have released 15 studio albums, and sold 150 million records world-wide. And their blend of rock, blues, glam and pop has been very influential too. With roots … Continue reading →

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Album review: LIGHTNING THREADS – Trinkets

Posted on March 13, 2026 by GRTR! HQ
LIGHTNING THREADS - Trinkets

https://www.lightningthreads.com/ [Release date 28.01.26/Streaming 01.05.26] The follow up to their 2023 debut album, ‘Off That Lonely Road’ the Threads new record, ‘Trinkets’ sees the band following much the same Blues rooted path but there’s a growing maturity, evident in both … Continue reading →

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News: PHIL LYNOTT Musical Tribute hits London stage on 29 March

Posted on March 7, 2026 by GRTR! HQ
Phil Lynott

In January 2026 Pete Feenstra chatted to show creators John and Danielle Merrigan from Fatdan Productions.  This hour special gives background to the production along with classic tracks.  First broadcast on Get Ready To ROCK! Radio, 1 February 2026. In … Continue reading →

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Gig review: SMITH KOTZEN – Bristol Academy, 20 February 2026

Posted on February 26, 2026 by GRTR! HQ
SMITH KOTZEN - Bristol Academy, 20 February 2026

It’s a band and promoters nightmare. Towards the end of a relatively short UK tour the special guests Kris Barras Band had to pull out due to Kris’ throat infection. Shame as I was looking forward to seeing Barras live … Continue reading →

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Gig review: SOLSTICE – Kidderminster Town Hall, 19 February 2026

Posted on February 26, 2026 by GRTR! HQ
SOLSTICE - Kidderminster Town Hall, 19 February 2026

There are a few bands I’ve seen over the years in fairly quick succession: Hawkwind in the early seventies. Magnum in the early 1990s. I’m getting that way with Solstice. I last saw the band barely six months ago at … Continue reading →

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Book review: On track…THE BEATLES, THE PRETENDERS, THE CURE, JOURNEY, DEEP PURPLE (2025)

Posted on February 12, 2026 by GRTR! HQ
The Beatles 1962-1966 (Book)

Sonicbond Publishing [Various publication dates 02-11.25] www.sonicbondpublishing.com Here’s our traditional annual round-up of books published by Sonicbond, this time in 2025. The publisher specialises in music books written by enthusiasts and usually dissecting the output of a particular artist. This … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE NEUTRINOS – Last Haus On Earth

Posted on February 11, 2026 by GRTR! HQ
THE NEUTRINOS - Last Haus On Earth

Wet Nurse Records [Release date 01.05.26] I don’t quite get Norwich’s “The Neutrinos”. Probably far too clever for their own good. This, their sixth album, is contemporary art-rock/post-punk but where it falls down is the lack of consistency. In amongst … Continue reading →

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Album review: JEFF AUG – Interim

Posted on February 11, 2026 by GRTR! HQ
JEFF AUG - Interim

Timezone Records [Release date 06.02.26] A track on Aug’s 2024 album -  ‘Fuck The Neighbors’ – may have indicated he had a score to settle. But maybe on the back of Covid the guy was just frustrated? No such apparent … Continue reading →

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Album review: ROBERT REED – Sanctuary IV

Posted on January 28, 2026 by GRTR! HQ
ROBERT REED - Sanctuary IV

Tigermoth Records [Release date 16.04.25] I can’t quite understand Robert Reed’s obsession with Mike Oldfield. ‘Tubular Bells’ was a landmark album but in some respects very much of its time. Yes, it made greater impact in 1973 because of Oldfield’s … Continue reading →

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Album review: BASTION ROSE – Traces Of Gold

Posted on January 12, 2026 by GRTR! HQ
BASTION ROSE - Traces Of Gold

Epictronic [Release date 07.11.25] ‘Traces Of Gold’ is essentially a mini-album clocking in at barely 30 minutes. But great things come in small packages. The album is a meaty riff-fest with little gristle. Great melodies abound too and it would … Continue reading →

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Album review: VARIOUS – Turkish Delight Volume III

Posted on January 10, 2026 by GRTR! HQ
VARIOUS - Turkish Delight Volume III

Escape Music [Release date 07.11.25] Turkish Delight is now in its third iteration – the pet/vanity project of Escape Music label boss Khalil Turk who for 500 vinyl junkies will even include his signed postcard. The idea is to bring … Continue reading →

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Album review: 3 MILE SHOUT – Round We Go

Posted on January 1, 2026 by GRTR! HQ
3 MILE SHOUT - Round We Go

Who Said That Records [Release date: 03.11.25] Here at GRTR! Towers at the end of the year there is a certain amount of housekeeping, reflection, and resolve. This process can reveal those albums that “got away” during the year and … Continue reading →

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Album review – JOHN WEIDER (50th Anniversary Edition)

Posted on January 1, 2026 by GRTR! HQ
JOHN WEIDER (50th Anniversary Edition)

Think Like A Key Music [Release date 12.12.25] John Weider is one of those unsung heroes of British rock. Not exactly a household name but a creditable CV nevertheless, with early stints in Johnny Kidd & The Pirates, The “New” … Continue reading →

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