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News: Texas alt-rockers BLUE OCTOBER release new album (August 2018)

Posted on August 13, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

David Randall chatted to Justin Furstenfeld for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio in February 2017. In the first hour of his weekly show, David plays tracks from the current and recent albums whilst asking Justin about the band’s background and … Continue reading →

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News: 10cc UK Tour – GRAHAM GOULDMAN album and radio interview (August 2018)

Posted on August 7, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

On Sunday 12 August at 18:00 GMT Graham Gouldman chats about his career in a one hour special for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio. (Thursday 16 August, 22:00 repeat) In this exclusive edit using non-broadcast material Graham chats about his … Continue reading →

Posted in Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Gigs and Tour News, INTERVIEWS, NEWS, Radio interview | Tagged 10CC, album, August 2018, Graham Gouldman, interview, Love And Work, pop, radio, reissue, rock, UK tour | Leave a comment

News: GRAHAM BONNET – new album and UK tour (August 2018)

Posted on August 5, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Graham Bonnet releases a new studio album in July followed by a UK tour in August. ‘Meanwhile, Back In The Garage’ is the second album by the Graham Bonnet Band and follows ‘The Book’ (2016). The Graham Bonnet Band features … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Gigs and Tour News, INTERVIEWS, NEWS, Radio interview | Tagged album, August 2018, Back In The Garage, Graham Bonnet, Graham Bonnet Band, hard rock, Meanwhile, UK tour | Leave a comment

News: Albums of the Month (April 2018 – June 2018)

Posted on August 2, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

THE SHARPEEZ Wild One (3MS Music) “…there isn’t a weak track on here, while their very best efforts such as ‘Automatic Mode’, ‘Losing Hand’, and ‘Heat Of The Night’ give this album every right to be regarded as one of … Continue reading →

Posted in Albums of the Month, All Posts, NEWS | Tagged 2018, albums of the month, Andy Susemihl, April, classic rock, June, May, My Indigo, pop, progressive, R&B, Spock's Beard, Ted & Majella, The Sharpeez | Leave a comment

News: Prog rockers CAMEL play Moonmadness in September 2018

Posted on July 30, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Camel’s appearance at London’s Royal Albert Hall in September 2018 will be preceded by an extensive run of UK tour dates. The band – led by Andrew Latimer (guitar, flute, vocals) and featuring Colin Bass (bass guitar, vocals), Denis Clement … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, Gigs and Tour News, NEWS | Tagged Andy Latimer, Camel, Moonmadness, prog, Progressive Rock, September 2018, Tour, uk | Leave a comment

News: CAMBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL – First Aid Kit and Patti Smith headline (2-5 August 2018)

Posted on July 11, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

On Sunday 15 July, in his weekly show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, David Randall previewed the Folk Festival playing several tracks from some of the artists appearing at this year’s event (14:11) One of the longest established folk … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, Festivals & Large Events, NEWS | Tagged 2-5 August 2018, Americana, Cambridge Folk Festival, Cherry Hinton Hall, country, First Aid Kit, folk, Janis Ian, John Prine, Patti Smith, rock | Leave a comment

News: CARL PALMER’s ELP LEGACY – new album and radio interview (June 2018)

Posted on June 15, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

In this exclusive interview edit, Carl Palmer chats about progressive rock music (2:00) Carl Palmer releases a CD/DVD on 29 June (via BMG) celebrating the lives of Keith Emerson and Greg Lake. “Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy Live” features a CD … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, INTERVIEWS, NEWS, Radio interview | Tagged album, AOR, Asia, Atomic Rooster, Carl Palmer, Carl Palmer's ELP Legacy, classical rock, ELP, Greg Lake, interview, John Wetton, June 2018, Keith Emerson, live, melodic rock, prog, progressive, radio | Leave a comment

News: WIN BLACK SABBATH SEVENTIES SINGLES SET (Starts 10 June)

Posted on June 10, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Here’s your chance to win the BLACK SABBATH “Supersonic Years – The Seventies Singles” box set This 10 disc set comes in a presentation box with unique or rare reproductions of the original sleeves as released in different territories. Check … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, Competitions, NEWS | Tagged Black Sabbath, box set, collection, competition, heavy rock, prize, singles, Supersonic Years, The Seventies Singles, win | Leave a comment

Upcoming: New releases (CD/DVD) July 2018 – September 2018

Posted on June 4, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Marillion - All One Tonight - Live At The Royal Albert Hall

Compiled by Jason Ritchie July 6th BARENAKED LADIES ‘Stunt 20th Anniversary Edition’ (CD/DVD) Parlophone DEVILDRIVER ‘Outlaws Till The End’ (country covers album) Napalm Records JUDY DYBLE ‘Earth Is Sleeping’ Acid Jazz Records A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS ‘Ascension’ IMMORTAL ‘Northern Cross’ … Continue reading →

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News: Albums of the Month (January 2018 – March 2018)

Posted on April 26, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT A Deeper Cut(Earache) “In a world of abundance of everything, The Temperance Movement shine like a beacon and stand head and shoulders above the crowd for their sheer creative genius and their intense, high energy … Continue reading →

Posted in Albums of the Month, All Posts, NEWS | Tagged 2018, albums of the month, AOR, February, January, March, melodic, metal, progressive, review, rock | Leave a comment

News: MARILLION – Royal Albert Hall release and UK tour starts 8 April

Posted on April 6, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

MARILLION - Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, 20 April 2018

Marillion’s triumphal first time performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall is celebrated on a CD/DVD/Bluray – ‘All One Tonight’ – and released prior to their UK tour. In two parts, ‘All One Tonight’ firstly showcases the band’s acclaimed 2016 studio … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: New releases (CD/DVD) April 2018 – June 2018

Posted on April 3, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Compiled by Jason Ritchie April 2nd MARILLION ‘All One Tonight’ (DVD) 6th THE AMORETTES ‘Born To Break’ Steamhammer/SPV BLACK RAINBOWS ‘Pandaemonium’ BLACKBERRY SMOKE ‘Find A Light’ Earache Records CALIBAN ‘Ich Blute Für Dich’ Century Media CHICAGO ‘VI Decades Live’ (4CD/DVD) … Continue reading →

Posted in Album News, All Posts, NEWS, Upcoming (Tours & Releases) | Tagged 2018, album, AOR, April, Bluray, CD, DVD, heavy rock, June, May, melodic rock, metal, New releases, progressive, rock | Leave a comment

News: WISHBONE ASH – Limited Edition ‘Vintage Years’ 30-CD Box Set out 20 April 2018

Posted on March 17, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

WISHBONE ASH - The Vintage Years (1970-1991)

Wishbone Ash – one of the UK’s most enduring and best-loved rock acts – are celebrated on 20 April with the release of a comprehensive deluxe 30 CD box set, The Vintage Years via Madfish. This collection – authorised by … Continue reading →

Posted in Album News, All Posts, NEWS | Tagged Andy Powell, April 2018, book, box set, Limited Edition, live albums, Madfish, Martin Turner, memorabilia, posters, The Vintage Years 1970-1991, Wishbone Ash | Leave a comment

News: FRUITS DE MER RECORDS celebrate 10th birthday with Glastonbury Gig

Posted on March 14, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Goldfish: 10 Years of Fruits de Mer Records

Independent label Fruits de Mer Records celebrate their 10th birthday in 2018 with a raft of releases and a birthday celebration at the King Arthur pub in Glastonbury on 12 May. The gig has already sold out and will be … Continue reading →

Posted in Album News, All Posts, Books, Festivals & Large Events, NEWS | Tagged album, Cardigan, coloured vinyl, festival, Fruits de Mer Records, Glastonbury, Krautrock, Limited Edition, prog, Progressive Rock, psychedelia, single, space rock, underground | Leave a comment

News: HRH PROG – more acts added, 15-18 November 2018

Posted on March 9, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Martin Barre - Great British Rock & Blues Festival 2015

HRH Prog have announced more acts appearing at this year’s event between Thursday 15th-18th November 2018. Thursday headliner will be Martin Barre, legendary Jethro Tull guitarist back in 1968 and who remained with the band for close on 45 years. … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, Festivals & Large Events, NEWS | Tagged 15-18 November 2018, festival, HRH Prog, Jadis, Karnataka, Martin Barre, North West Wales, Progressive Rock, Pwllheli | Leave a comment

News: FM – new album and Steve Overland interview (March 2018)

Posted on March 1, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

On Sunday 4 March in the first hour of his weekly show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, David Randall chatted to FM’s Steve Overland and played tracks from ‘Atomic Generation’. In this exclusive edit, Steve chats about career highlights … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, INTERVIEWS, NEWS, Radio interview | Tagged album, Atomic Generation, FM, interview, melodic rock, radio, Steve Overland, Sunday 4 March 2018 | Leave a comment

News: For Your Listening Pleasure…STEVE HACKETT, FM, DUKES OF THE ORIENT (February 2018)

Posted on February 1, 2018 by jason

Steve Hackett releases a re-recorded version of GTR’s ‘When The Heart Rules The Mind’ on February 2nd. It features a guest appearance from Marillion’s Steve Rothery. More details and tour dates here FM release their new album ‘Atomic Generation’ on … Continue reading →

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News: RAMBLIN’ MAN FAIR announce first headliner for two day event (30 June/ 1 July 2018)

Posted on January 25, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Gun - Giants of Rock, Minehead, January 2017

Ramblin’ Man Fair have announced their first headliner for the event taking place 30 June – 1 July. British rock legends The Cult will play an exclusive festival set. Scottish rockers Gun (pictured) have been added to the main stage … Continue reading →

Posted in Festivals & Large Events, NEWS | Tagged 1 July 2018, 30 June 2018, blues rock, classic rock, festival, Fish, Gov't Mule, Gun, Kent, line-up, Maidstone, Mote Park, news, Progressive Rock, Ramblin' Man Fair, Steve Earle, The Cult | Leave a comment

News: HRH PROG VII features Hawkwind, Pendragon, The Strawbs amongst others (15-18 November 2018)

Posted on January 25, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Hawkwind - GREAT BRITISH ROCK & BLUES FESTIVAL - Skegness 22-24 January 2016

Hawkwind (pictured) will headline this year’s HRH Prog event, 15-18 November 2018 at the Hafan y Môr holiday park, near the seaside village of Pwllheli, in North West Wales. Prog rockers Pendragon celebrate their 40th anniversary in 2018 and also … Continue reading →

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News: For Your Listening Pleasure…January 2018 – Toto, Judas Priest, Narrow Plains

Posted on January 7, 2018 by jason

A new monthly page where we give a brief mention and/or review to new lead songs from upcoming albums and more… Judas Priest are back with ‘Lightning Strikes’ off their upcoming album ‘Firepower’ which is due on 9 March via … Continue reading →