Category Archives: Album News

News of forthcoming album releases.

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 →

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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News: MOLLIE MARRIOTT – radio interview, new album and tour dates (November 2017)

Posted on September 26, 2017 by GRTR! HQ

In this exclusive edit, Mollie Marriott chats to David Randall about the music business, the lead-in to her new album, and the current touring musical ‘All Or Nothing’ for which she provided vocal coaching. (10:27) The full version of their … Continue reading →

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News: TEN YEARS AFTER – 50th Anniversary Box Set in November 2017

Posted on September 7, 2017 by GRTR! HQ

Chrysalis Records release a 50th Anniversary box set in November to coincide with the release of Ten Year’s After’s debut album in 1967. For the first time including albums from both the Deram and Chrysalis eras, between 1967 and 1974, … Continue reading →

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News: GRAHAM BONNET – interview (August 2017) and UK dates (November 2017)

Posted on August 25, 2017 by GRTR! HQ

GRAHAM BONNET BAND – The Tivoli, Buckley, 30 July 2017

In this exclusive edit Graham tells Get Ready to ROCK!’s David Randall about his current activities and band. (15:02) The hour special is broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sunday 27 August at 18:00 GMT. Graham Bonnet starts work … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: New releases (CD/DVD) July-September 2017

Posted on July 30, 2017 by GRTR! HQ

Compiled by Jason Ritchie Updated 14.08.17 June 2nd ADRENALINE MOB ‘We Are The People’ Century Media DON AIREY ‘K2 – Tales of Triumph & Tragedy’ Gonzon Multimedai (limited editoion 100 copies) http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/donairey ALL TIME LOW ‘Last Young Renegade’ COLDPLAY ‘Kaleidoscope’ … Continue reading →

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News: JON STEVENS announces new album Starlight (September 2017)

Posted on July 18, 2017 by jason

On September 15th Jon Stevens returns with his new solo album, ‘Starlight,’ out on BMG. ‘Starlight’ is 11-track collection bursting with soulful artistry and honesty, masterfully crafted by one of Australia’s most prolific rock stars. Different as they are, each track overflows with … Continue reading →

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News: JUDIE TZUKE – new album, tour, exclusive radio play (July 2017)

Posted on July 16, 2017 by GRTR! HQ

JUDIE TZUKE - The Lowry, Salford, 10 May 2015

Singer songwriter Judie Tzuke releases a new album – ‘Peace Has Broken Out’ – on 1 September, ahead of a series of UK tour dates. On Sunday 16 July at 22:00 GMT on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio there was … Continue reading →

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News: STACKRIDGE release The Final Bow (July 2017)

Posted on June 7, 2017 by GRTR! HQ

Pop prog rockers Stackridge played their “Farewell” Tour in late 2015 and their gig at The Fiddlers Club, Bristol on 19 December 2015 is released on 14 July by Angel Air Records. The band appeared at the formative Glastonbury Festival … Continue reading →

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News: Jethro Tull’s IAN ANDERSON – new album and radio interview (March 2017)

Posted on March 10, 2017 by GRTR! HQ

Pete Feenstra chatted to Ian Anderson and featured tracks from the new album, for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio. First broadcast 12 March 2017. Album review Nearly 50 years after the debut album from Jethro Tull, Ian Anderson is set … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: New releases (CD/DVD) April-June 2017

Posted on February 20, 2017 by GRTR! HQ

Compiled by Jason Ritchie Updated 30.05.17 March 3rd RICHARD BARBIERI ‘Planets + Persona’ Kscope BLAZE BAYLEY ‘Endure And Survive (Infinite Entanglement Part II)’ BLINK ‘A Map of rhe Universe’ (re-issue) Garage Records BROTHER FIRETRIBE ‘Sunbound’ DANKO JONES ‘Wild Cat’ AFM … Continue reading →

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News: THUNDER – New album, tour and radio interview (February 2017)

Posted on February 5, 2017 by GRTR! HQ

Melodic hard rockers Thunder release a new studio album ‘Rip It Up’ on 10 February via earMUSIC. The band’s eleventh studio album follows the successful ‘Wonder Days’ and last year’s performances at Ramblin’ Man and Steelhouse Festivals. The band ‘s … Continue reading →

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News: LISBEE STAINTON to release first album in three years ahead of a UK tour

Posted on January 26, 2017 by jason

Highly acclaimed singer-songwriter Lisbee Stainton will release her fifth studio album ‘Then Up’ on 21st April 2017 on Marionet Music, ahead of a nine-date headline UK tour throughout May. The release of ‘Then Up’ will be preceded by the release … Continue reading →

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News: GORDON GILTRAP releases new album and radio interview (January 2017)

Posted on January 10, 2017 by GRTR! HQ

Gordon Giltrap may be best known for his 1978 hit single ‘Heartsong’ but his 50 year-plus career has positioned him as one of the most influential and progressive acoustic guitar players. Gordon was influenced by the sixties folk greats Bert … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: New releases (CD/DVD) January-March 2017

Posted on November 4, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

MAGNUM - The Valley Of Tears - The Ballads

Compiled by Jason Ritchie Updated 13.02.17 2017 January 6th DEREK DAVIS (BABYLON A.D.) ‘Revolutionary Soul’ HALESTORM ‘ReAniMate 3.0′ (covers EP) MAGNUM ‘In The Valley Of Tears – The Ballads’ SPV/Steamhammer YOU ME AT SIX ‘Night People’ 13th ACCEPT ‘Restless And … Continue reading →

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News: VOODOO VEGAS new album and radio feature (30 October 2016)

Posted on October 28, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

In this special feature, Voodoo Vegas frontman Lawrence Case introduces several tracks from the album ‘Freak Show Candy Floss’. (First broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio on 30 October 2016 as part of ‘New to GRTR!’) Bournemouth-based Voodoo Vegas … Continue reading →

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News: GLENN HUGHES – New album and radio interview (October 2016)

Posted on October 25, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

GRTR!’s David Randall caught up with Glenn recently to chat about the album and his music, playing tracks from ‘Resonate’ and other career highlights. This special feature was first broadcast on Sunday 30 October at 22:00 GMT in the first … Continue reading →