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News: BRYAN ADAMS, THE KARMA EFFECT, THE GEMS (December 2025)

Posted on November 26, 2025 by jason
BRYAN ADAMS- 02 Arena, London, 15 May 2025

Bryan Adams releases ‘Bryan Adams & Friends: A Great Big Holiday Jam’ on December 8 via Bad Records – the same day the Christmas special of the same name premieres on Citytv and streams on Citytv+ in Canada. Franck Carducci … Continue reading →

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News: THE DAMNED, SAMMY HAGAR, MAID OF STONE (November 2025)

Posted on October 29, 2025 by jason
Whitesnake - DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL, Donington Park, Leicestershire, 14-15 June 2019

Black Swan release their new album ‘Paralyzed’ on February 13 on Frontiers. Blackwater Drowning will release their new album ‘Obscure Sorrows’ on February 27. Brother Cane will release its first new album in 27 years, ‘Magnolia Medicine’, on April 17 on … Continue reading →

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News: Albums of the Month (July – September 2025)

Posted on October 24, 2025 by GRTR! HQ
Albums of the Month (July-September 2025)

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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News: KING KING, ACCEPT, JULIAN LENNON (October 2025)

Posted on September 29, 2025 by jason
IAN ANDERSON (JETHRO TULL) - The Lowry, Salford, 14 September 2015

Jan Akkerman releases ‘My Focus – Live Under The Rainbow’ on December 12 via Artone/Music Theories Recordings. Black Label Society plan to release their new album early next year via MNRK Heavy/Spinefarm Records. Buzzcocks release their latest album ‘Attitude Adjustment’ through Cherry Red … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: New releases (CD/DVD/Bluray) 2025

Posted on September 5, 2025 by GRTR! HQ
FM-Brotherhood

Compiled by Jason Ritchie To search quickly within this page (“Find In Page”): Press Ctrl+F (on Windows PC, Chromebook, or Linux system), or Command+F (on a Mac) on the keyboard. The “F” stands for “Find,” and it works in every … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: New releases (CD/DVD/Bluray) 2026

Posted on September 5, 2025 by GRTR! HQ
Cherry Red Records - win six featured albums!

Compiled by Jason Ritchie Please check artist and venue websites for latest information. Your tour not listed? Contact us! New releases 2025 To search quickly within this page (“Find In Page”): Press Ctrl+F (on Windows PC, Chromebook, or Linux system), … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: UK & Ireland Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2025)

Posted on September 5, 2025 by GRTR! HQ
BLACK STONE CHERRY AND THE DARKNESS- Wembley Arena, London, 4 February 2023

Compiled by Jason Ritchie Please check artist and venue websites for latest information. Your tour not listed? Contact us! To search quickly within this page (“Find In Page”): Press Ctrl+F (on Windows PC, Chromebook, or Linux system), or Command+F (on … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: UK & Ireland Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2026)

Posted on September 5, 2025 by GRTR! HQ
Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson

Compiled by Jason Ritchie Please check artist and venue websites for latest information. Your tour not listed? Contact us! To search quickly within this page (“Find In Page”): Press Ctrl+F (on Windows PC, Chromebook, or Linux system), or Command+F (on … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: Festivals UK & Europe (2026)

Posted on September 5, 2025 by GRTR! HQ
winters-end-2026-final-line-up

Please check artist and festival websites for latest information. Your festival not listed? Contact us!   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 … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: European, USA & World Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2025)

Posted on September 5, 2025 by GRTR! HQ
HEART - O2 Apollo, Manchester, 30 June 2016

Compiled by Jason Ritchie Please check with venue and/or relevant website(s) to confirm availability. Updated 28.11.2025 UK & Ireland Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2025) To search quickly within this page (“Find In Page”): Press Ctrl+F (on Windows PC, Chromebook, … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: European, USA & World Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2026)

Posted on September 5, 2025 by GRTR! HQ
Livestream review: METALLICA, AT&T Arena, Arlington, Texas, 18 & 20 August 2023

Compiled by Jason Ritchie Please check with venue and/or relevant website(s) to confirm availability. Updated 28.11.2025 UK & Ireland Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2026) To search quickly within this page (“Find In Page”): Press Ctrl+F (on Windows PC, Chromebook, … Continue reading →

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News: BON JOVI, AVATAR, THE HARA (September 2025)

Posted on August 29, 2025 by jason
Rick Wakeman - Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, 9 May 2014

Aerosmith and Yungblud have teamed up for a new song entitled ‘My Only Angel’. It is the band’s first music in over a decade. They release an five song EP ‘One More Time’ on November 21 which features ‘My Only Angel’, … Continue reading →

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News: BAD COMPANY, TRIVIUM, DAVID GILMOUR (August 2025)

Posted on July 29, 2025 by jason

AFI will release a new album, ‘Silver Bleeds The Black Sun…’, on October 3 via Run For Cover Records. Alcatrazz release ‘Prior Convictions’, an album of re-recorded songs plus two new songs, in November through BraveWords Records. The band plan to release … Continue reading →

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News: FM, STEVE PORCARO, FOREIGNER (July 2025)

Posted on July 5, 2025 by jason
FM- Chelmsford Social Club, Chelmsford, Essex, 21 February 2025

The Acacia Strain will release a new album, ‘You Are Safe From God Here’, on October 24 via Rise Records. All Time Low release their new album ‘Everyone’s Talking!’ on October 17 through their own label, Basement Noise Records. Alter Bridge release their … Continue reading →

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News: Albums of the Month (April – June 2025)

Posted on June 28, 2025 by GRTR! HQ
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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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News: STYX, JOHN FOGERTY, RISE AGAINST (June 2025)

Posted on May 29, 2025 by jason
BAD COMPANY - Manchester Arena, 24 October 2016

Airbourne released a new song, ‘Gutsy’, on June 6 – their first new music in six years. Amorphis their new studio album ‘Borderland’ on September 26 via Reigning Phoenix. Asia have signed with Frontiers and plan to release a live … Continue reading →

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News: ACCEPT, SAVATAGE, JOE BONAMASSA (May 2025)

Posted on April 29, 2025 by jason
Halestorm - DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL, Donington Park, Leicestershire, 14-15 June 2019

Accept plan to record a new album next year – the band’s 50th anniversary – with producer Chris ‘Zeuss’ Harris. Bryan Adams releases his new album ‘Roll with the Punches’ on August 29. Alcatrazz have signed with Bravewords Records with … Continue reading →

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News: Albums of the Month (January – March 2025)

Posted on April 4, 2025 by GRTR! HQ
Albums of the Month: January - March 2025

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. PERFECT PLAN Heart … Continue reading →

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News: HOLLOW SOULS, BTO, LEMMY (April 2025)

Posted on March 31, 2025 by jason
Hollow Souls (Kris Barras, Phoebe Jane, and Josiah J Manning)

A-Z release their second album ‘A2Z2′ on June 6 via Metal Blade Records. The band features drummer Mark Zonder (Fates Warning) and former Fates Warning vocalist Ray Alder. Babymetal have signed to Capitol Records, which will release the group’s new album, ‘Metal Forth’, … Continue reading →

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News: BILLY IDOL, RUSS BALLARD, PINK FLOYD (March 2025)

Posted on February 28, 2025 by jason
LYNYRD SKYNYRD- SSE Arena, Wembley, London- 29 June 2019

Russ Ballard releases a double album entitled ‘Songs From The Warehouse/The Hits Rewired’, out on April 18 via Frontiers. The first CD contains new songs, while the second CD includes brand new recordings of famous hits he either penned or … Continue reading →

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News: GRTR! Greats – New feature series starts in March at Get Ready to ROCK!

Posted on February 10, 2025 by GRTR! HQ
GRTR! Greats

A new series starts in March 2025, reflecting artist coverage at major classic rock website Get Ready to ROCK! Since 2003 the website has gained an unrivalled reputation for quality and insightful reviews plus interviews and features. In 2023 the … Continue reading →

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News: RUSH, IQ, CANDICE NIGHT (February 2025)

Posted on January 29, 2025 by jason
Hawkwind, Giants Of Rock - 8 February 2014

Bryan Adams released the title track of his forthcoming album ‘Roll With The Punches’ on February 7. The album is due later this year and was co-written with Robert John “Mutt” Lange. Deko Entertainment release a 50th anniversary edition of Angel’s … Continue reading →

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News: JACK MOORE, GENERATION RADIO, THE DOOBIE BROTHERS (January 2025)

Posted on December 31, 2024 by jason
Doobie Brothers

The Adventures release their first new studio album in over thirty years on March 28. Titled ‘One More With Feeling’ it will be released through Cherry Red Records. Don Airey releases his latest solo album ‘Pushed to the Edge’ on … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: Festivals UK & Europe (2025)

Posted on December 24, 2024 by jason
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Please check artist and festival websites for latest information. Your festival not listed? Contact us!   ore: Upcoming (UK tours and gigs, 2025) Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, Check … Continue reading →

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News: Get Ready to ROCK! announces top albums of 2024 based on weekly chart and poll (December 2024)

Posted on December 23, 2024 by GRTR! HQ
Get Ready to ROCK! The Best of 2024 - Top 30 Albums

Popular rock music website Get Ready to ROCK! has announced its end of year Top 30 album chart.  This is based on weekly activity at the website and via social media. News and reviews editor Jason Ritchie explains: “We introduced … Continue reading →

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