Author Archives: david.wilson

Gig review: BLACKBERRY SMOKE – Shepherds Bush Empire, London, 19 October 2014

Posted on October 24, 2014 by david.wilson
BLACKBERRY SMOKE - Shepherds Bush Empire, London,19 October 2014

Fellow GRTR! scribe Nikk Gunns posed a fascinating discussion question online recently – ‘if there were no new music from this point onwards, could you live with the music we have already had’? Judging from the mixed response he received, … Continue reading →

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Gig review: STATUS QUO – Roundhouse, London, 22 October 2014

Posted on October 24, 2014 by david.wilson
STATUS QUO - Roundhouse, London, 22 October 2014

The ‘unplugged ‘ tradition is now a firmly established rock n roll industry norm for bands to find an alternative way to revitalise- and of course promote – their body of work. It’s horses for courses however, and one of … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ALESTORM – The Arches, Glasgow, 19 October 2014

Posted on October 22, 2014 by david.wilson
ALESTORM – The Arches, Glasgow, 19 October 2014

There was many a bemused look from passers-by as a motley crew of cut-throats and blaggards gathered outside The Arches in anticipation of a night of piratical fun. In fact the last time a group of pirates this size was … Continue reading →

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Gig review: TOSELAND – 100 Club, London, 8 October 2014

Posted on October 14, 2014 by david.wilson
Toseland - 100 Club, London, 8 October 2014

You could construct a whole musical Room 101 of top class sportsmen who unwisely thought their talents would translate to the music business – from Hoddle and Waddle to Pat Cash and John McEnroe. However former World Superbikes champion James … Continue reading →

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Single & EP reviews: THE DEAD DAISIES, DIAMOND DAYS

Posted on October 9, 2014 by david.wilson
THE DEAD DAISIES – Face I Love EP

THE DEAD DAISIES – Face I Love EP Spinefarm Records  [Release date – Out Now] The Dead Daisies are a musical collective with a rotating line-up of well-known musicians. In 2014 the line-up consists of founders Jon Stevens (vocals) and … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE TREATMENT – 02 ABC 2, Glasgow, 7 October 2014

Posted on October 9, 2014 by david.wilson
THE TREATMENT – 02 ABC 2, Glasgow, 7 October 2014

The Treatment are a band that have led a very charmed life since their inception in 2008. They now have two albums under their belt and have supported some of the biggest names in rock including opening for Motley Crue … Continue reading →

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Album review: WOLFBORNE – In The Beginning…

Posted on October 2, 2014 by david.wilson
Wolfborne - In The Beginning

Karvorka Records  [Release date – out now] This is the debut album from Wolfborne who hail from Vancouver. The premise was ‘to create a record to redefine rock music for the current generation’ an ambitious plan, so have they come … Continue reading →

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Album review: HELIX – Bastard Of The Blues

Posted on October 2, 2014 by david.wilson
Helix - Bastard Of The Blues

Perris Records [Release Date – out now] I got a bit of a surprise when this album popped through my door mainly because I had no idea that Helix were still in existence. I saw Helix back in 1983 in … Continue reading →

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DVD review: STATUS QUO – The Frantic Four’s Final Fling

Posted on October 2, 2014 by david.wilson
STATUS QUO – The Frantic Four’s Final Fling

Abbey Road/ Universal [Release date 01.09.14] On the 12th April 2014 in Dublin the last chords of the Frantic Four’s second and final reunion tour rang out and with it closed another chapter in the long history of Status Quo, … Continue reading →

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Single & EP reviews: DEAD CITY SOULS, CLEAR THE AUDITORIUM

Posted on October 2, 2014 by david.wilson
DEAD CITY SOULS – Dead City Souls

DEAD CITY SOULS –Dead City Souls EP Self Release  [Release date 10.11.14] Dead City Souls release their debut, self titled CD in November, they bill it as a mini album but surely that is an EP? Containing seven tracks, one … Continue reading →

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Gig review: BIG COUNTRY – Concert Hall, Perth, 28 September 2014

Posted on September 30, 2014 by david.wilson
BIG COUNTRY – Concert Hall, Perth, 28 September 2014

Tonight’s gig was part of a weekend of music in celebration of the Ryder Cup Golf Tournament which was being held a few miles down the road at Gleneagles. The premise I take it was to cash in on the … Continue reading →

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Album review: DIE NO MORE – Elected Evil

Posted on September 23, 2014 by david.wilson
DIE NO MORE – Elected Evil

    Rocksector Records [Release date – 03.11.14] Die No More are a band that are causing a bit of a buzz at the moment. A lot of positive comments have been made and with the release of this, their … Continue reading →

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Album review: SHIFT – Lead, Judge & Jury

Posted on September 23, 2014 by david.wilson
SHIFT – Lead, Judge & Jury

Self Release  [Release date – out now] The amount of new music which comes through for review every week never ceases to amaze me, via download and CD an endless stream constantly pours in. It can be a bit of … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DRAGONFORCE – The Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh, 17 September 2014

Posted on September 18, 2014 by david.wilson
DRAGONFORCE – The Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh, 17 September 2014

Dragonforce’s Frédéric Leclercq chats to GRTR!’s Dave Wilson before their gig in Edinburgh, the first night of their UK tour It may be a Wednesday night but Edinburgh is buzzing with anticipation as it is the eve of the Scottish … Continue reading →

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DVD review: ALICE COOPER – Raise The Dead Live From Wacken

Posted on September 18, 2014 by david.wilson
ALICE COOPER – Raise The Dead Live From Wacken

UDR  [Release date – 20.10.14] No one would begrudge Alice Cooper a quiet retirement, playing away his twilight years on the golf course fairways he loves almost as much as the concert hall stage. Alice, thankfully, shows no signs of … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: GASOLINE STARS, DUST BOWL JOKIES, THOMAS ZWIJSEN, DR.JOHN

Posted on September 18, 2014 by david.wilson
GASOLINE STARS – Good Looks, Bad Behaviour

GASOLINE STARS – Good Looks, Bad Behaviour Self Release Good Looks, Bad Behaviour is the debut full length album from Gasoline Stars who formed in 2012 in Sweden. Gasoline Stars are a fivesome although they have split with the drummer … Continue reading →

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Single & EP reviews: BERLIN BREAKS, BLACK ACES, JUSTIN LERNER, FLIGHT 49

Posted on September 18, 2014 by david.wilson

BERLIN BREAKS – Berlin Breaks EP Self Release   [Release date - Out now] Berlin Breaks are a brand new band from Salt lake City, Utah. According to their facebook page they were founded this year and, if so, it shows. … Continue reading →

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Album Review : HALIWEL – From The Inside

Posted on September 10, 2014 by david.wilson

        Self Release  (Release date – out now) Haliwel are a fivesome from Madison, Wisconsin and From The Inside is their first, self-produced album. The band created everything themselves, art work, website, videos, etc. Haliwel play hard … Continue reading →

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Gig review: HIGHWAY TO HELL – Classic Grand, Glasgow, 7 September 2014

Posted on September 8, 2014 by david.wilson
HIGHWAY TO HELL – Classic Grand, Glasgow - 7 September 2014

I am sure that everyone is aware of the Hard Rock Hell franchise which includes the Hard Rock Hell festival, Hammerfest and Hard Rock Hell AOR/ Prog/ Blues weekends. On top of these events for the last five years Chic, … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE SIXXIS – Hollow Shrine

Posted on September 3, 2014 by david.wilson
The Sixxis - Hollow Shrine

Glassville Records  [Release date – 12.09.14] It’s not often that a new album has me reaching for the ‘repeat’ button after listening to just one track but that was the case with ‘Hollow Shrine’. The opening track of the album, … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: BLACK 4, MIKE CAMPESE

Posted on September 3, 2014 by david.wilson
Black 4 - The Tales Of Cuatro Negro

BLACK 4 –The Tales of Cuatro Negro Self Release  (Release date – out now ) Black 4 are a quartet from Chicago who formed in 2011. They play raw rock and roll mixed with a touch of punk and metal. … Continue reading →

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Album review: MASSIVE WAGONS – Fight The System

Posted on August 27, 2014 by david.wilson
Massive Wagons - Fight The System

      Off Yer Rocka  [Release date – out now] Fight The System is the debut album by Massive Wagons, a band who have, through hard work and relentless gigging, built up a healthy following and a great live … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: BLASTED, LOST GRAVITY, ANOTHER DEAD HERO, BRYAN ADAMS

Posted on August 27, 2014 by david.wilson
Blasted - Curtain Call

      BLASTED – Curtain Call Self Release  [Release date - Out Now] Blasted are a foursome from Switzerland who formed in 2006. They claim influences from Pantera and Lamb of God and aim to be ‘metal’ as well … Continue reading →

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Single & EP reviews : WHEN WE WERE WOLVES, TEN PERCENTER, ASA, SHAFT OF STEEL

Posted on August 23, 2014 by david.wilson
WHEN WE WERE WOLVES – Heartless

WHEN WE WERE WOLVES – Heartless EP Self Release  [Release date 22.09.14] When We Were Wolves are a post hardcore fivesome from South Wales. They formed in 2011 and Heartless is their second EP. Later this year they will be … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: MACHINE ROX, WINTTER, ANTI-CLONE

Posted on August 17, 2014 by david.wilson

      Album review:  MACHINE ROX – Next Level Synchrotrax Records  [Release date 22.09.14] Electro metal/ Cyber metal/ Industrial metal, call it what you will, can either produce glorious masterpieces of heaviness as with Rammstein or repetitive, snore inducing … Continue reading →

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