Category Archives: INTERVIEWS

OPETH ( Mikael Akerfeldt) Interview

Posted on November 15, 2012 by david.wilson

Swedish prog metallers Opeth are currently back on tour around the UK and Europe and I caught up with mainman Mikael Akerfeldt before the tour commenced to talk tours, recording and more … You’re back out on tour around … Continue reading →

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Interview: BOBBY LIEBLING (Pentagram) – January 2012

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Yiannis

When I first interviewed Bobby Liebling, the frontman of the legendary Doom Metal outfit Pentagram, back in 2011 I thought that this would be a one-off experience but the Gods seem to be favouring us all recently. Following another classic … Continue reading →

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Rising Stars…BLEAK ANGEL

Posted on October 30, 2012 by jason

Bleak Angel have just release their second album ‘Reborn’, a must listen for fans of folk rock and acoustic music. Over to Tim Balmford… Album review What are you currently up to? Bleak Angel is planning a number of gigs … Continue reading →

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VOIVOD (Denis “Snake” Belanger) INTERVIEW

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Yiannis

I remember how there was a time in my life when the idea of seeing the Canadian Prog Metallers Voivod live would have seemed like a dream but this October, not only was I to enjoy a one and a … Continue reading →

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STEVE HACKETT Video Interview – 10 October 2012

Posted on October 16, 2012 by GRTR! HQ

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 … Continue reading →

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DEKE LEONARD Video Interview – 13 October 2012

Posted on October 15, 2012 by GRTR! HQ

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MARDUK (Morgan Hakansson) INTERVIEW

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Yiannis

Morgan “Evil” Steinmeyer Håkansson is a man who should really needs no introduction, having been the founding member and undoubted leader over the past 22 years of the Swedish Black Metal war machine Marduk– one of the most original and … Continue reading →

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Album Review: SKINNY MOLLY – Haywire Riot

Posted on October 14, 2012 by GRTR! HQ

Ruf 1184 Skinny Molly’s ‘Haywire Riot’ is the album they have always threatened to make. It’s an excellent southern rock album with a bluesy feel, some lovely guitar tones, fine harmony singing and above all Mike Estes’s excellent songs. And … Continue reading →

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10 Q’s with GWYN ASHTON

Posted on October 11, 2012 by jason

Gwyn Ashton has a new album ‘Radiogram’ released on 22nd October and has an acoustic album in the works… 1. What are you currently up to? I’ve been touring a lot through Europe and starting this record label up, Fab … Continue reading →

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PAT TRAVERS Video Interview – 4 October 2012

Posted on October 9, 2012 by GRTR! HQ

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JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR Video Interview – 3 October 2012

Posted on October 9, 2012 by GRTR! HQ

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GUS G (Firewind) Video Interview – 14 September 2012

Posted on October 9, 2012 by GRTR! HQ

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GLENN HUGHES Video Interview – 7 September 2012

Posted on October 9, 2012 by GRTR! HQ

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Interview with RHYS THOMAS

Posted on October 7, 2012 by jason

Rhys Thomas is a comedian (‘The Fast Show’ and ‘Down The Line’ to name but a few) and has directed the new documentary on Freddie Mercury, ‘The Great Pretender’. He is a massive Queen fan and was also involved in … Continue reading →

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BEARDFISH (Rikard Sjöblom) Interview

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Yiannis

I rarely become truly hooked on an album these days, but Beardfish’s latest Prog Rock/Metal offering “The Void” has certainly proved to be an exception. After having spent numerous hours enjoying layers upon layers of technically demanding and emotionally charging … Continue reading →

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Red Box Simon Toulson-Clarke interview

Posted on October 5, 2012 by jason

Red Box have just released a new album, ’Plenty’ through Cherry Red Records and the band’s Simon Toulson-Clarke answers our 10Q’s… What are you currently up to? We are playing a series of gigs in people’s Living Rooms – very … Continue reading →

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Rising Stars – NEONFLY

Posted on October 5, 2012 by jason

(Interview from autumn 2011 and the band will support Magnum on their European tour in Oct/Nov bar the UK) Rising Stars with Frederick Thunder of Neonfly… What are you currently up to? FT: Right now I’m having breakfast! Brief history … Continue reading →

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Backstage Hero – PAUL ‘WOODY’ WOODWARD (MIDLANDS ROCKS)

Posted on October 2, 2012 by jason

Paul Woodward aka Woody has been writing for the Midlands Rocks website since 2009. He is a big fan of melodic rock a rather big fan of the excellent Vega… www.midlandsrocks.co.uk/ How did you become involved in the music … Continue reading →

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Rising Stars – NANCY JOHNSON

Posted on September 30, 2012 by jason

Nancy Johnson are a UK based punk/pop band whose debut album ‘FunF’ has just been released. You can find out more about their music at www.nancyjohnson.co.uk In the meantime let the band tall you about recording their debut album and … Continue reading →

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10Q’s with RICHARD WEST of THRESHOLD

Posted on September 24, 2012 by jason

Keyboards player/producer Richard West is a busy man, firstly as a member of Threshold whose new album ‘March Of Progress’ has just been released on Nuclear Blast. Then he has the League Of Lights project and he has produced other … Continue reading →

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10 Q’s with DOUGLAS DOCKER

Posted on September 20, 2012 by jason

Douglas Docker is the musical mastermind behind Docker’s Guild who have just released their debut album ‘The Mystic Technocracy’ through Lion Music. It features a host of guest musicians including Tony Mills (TNT/Shy), John Payne (Asia), Tony Franklin and more. … Continue reading →

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10 Q’s with DANIELE LIVERANI

Posted on September 8, 2012 by jason

Daniele Liverani is known as the keyboard and musical mastermind behind Twinspirits, Genius Rock Opera and Khymera. But now he has a new solo album ‘Eleven Mysteries’ out now on Lion Music. Over to Daniele… 1. What are you currently … Continue reading →

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KAIPA (Hans Lundin) INTERVIEW

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Yiannis

KAIPA (Hans Lundin) INTERVIEW Hans Lundin is a very talented multi-instrumentalist who has been providing the world of Prog Rock with albums of outstanding quality through Kaipa – a group of similarly-minded musicians who have been active since the early … Continue reading →

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10 Q’s with RHYS WILLIAMS

Posted on August 29, 2012 by jason

Rhys Williams has his new album ‘Great Falls’ out in late September and it is one glorious pop rock ride. Over to Rhys… 1. What are you currently up to? (recording, gigs, plans etc.) I’m getting ready to release my … Continue reading →

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Rising Stars Revisited: NIKK GUNNS

Posted on August 28, 2012 by jason

One of our first Rising Stars interviews way back in 2002, Nikk Gunns is also a reviewer for GRTR! and he still managers time to sing with a new band on the horizon… What are you currently up to? (recording, … Continue reading →