Tag Archives: Black Sabbath

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 →

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Album review: BLACK SABBATH – Supersonic Years The Seventies Singles Box Set

Posted on May 17, 2018 by jason

BMG [Release date 08.06.18] This is no ordinary reissue; for a catalogue that has been reissued more times stamps have first day covers, last year’s 8LP + crucistick box took reissues to a new sonic and packing level, and this … Continue reading →

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DVD review: BLACK SABBATH – The End

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Davoski

Win a copy!! (Closes 17.12.17) Eagle Rock [Release date 17.11.17] Black Sabbath’s Birmingham show in early February was billed as the band’s last ever. It has been captured here for posterity, as was always going to be the case. Whether … Continue reading →

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News: WIN! BLACK SABBATH The End DVD (Competition starts 27 November)

Posted on November 25, 2017 by GRTR! HQ

Here’s your chance to win a copy of the BLACK SABBATH ‘The End’ DVD. Filmed on 4 February 2017 at their final show in Birmingham, the concert is captured in its entirety, plus The Angelic Sessions feature the exclusive final … Continue reading →

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Album review: APPICE – Sinister

Posted on September 15, 2017 by GRTR! HQ

SPV [Release date 27.10.17] This is the first ever studio collaboration between the Brothers Appice. Carmen is of course best known for his work with Vanilla Fudge and Jeff Beck. Vinny is the younger whipper snapper who has worked most … Continue reading →

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News: Win BLACK SABBATH Ten Year War Box Set! (Competition starts 4 September 2017)

Posted on September 4, 2017 by GRTR! HQ

Here’s your chance to win a copy of the BLACK SABBATH ‘Ten Year War’ box set. For the runner-up, a pair of tickets to attend the one-night only cinema screening of ‘The End of The End’ chronicling the band’s final … Continue reading →

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Album review: BLACK SABBATH – The Ten Year War (Box Set)

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Davoski

BMG [Release date 29.09.17] Black Sabbath’s Ozzy-fronted albums have been given a monster remaster and the full luxury box set re-issue treatment. It is quite a piece of work. The package has even had a roadshow of launch events. The … Continue reading →

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Album review: GWYN ASHTON – Solo Elektro

Posted on August 10, 2017 by petefeenstra

Pete Feenstra chats to Gwyn Ashton and plays tracks from ‘Solo Elektro’ on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio (repeated, Tuesday 15 August 21:00 GMT) More information Fab Tone Records [Release date 01.09.17] Having established himself worldwide as power-house rock-blues guitarist, … Continue reading →

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News: BLACK SABBATH – Ten Year War Box Set (September 2017)

Posted on June 30, 2017 by GRTR! HQ

Heavy metal legends release a limited edition vinyl box set on 27 October via BMG. ‘The Ten Year War’ brings together their eight Ozzy-fronted albums, plus many other rarities, all housed within exclusive artwork created by renowned street artist, graphic … Continue reading →

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Gig review: BLACK SABBATH – 02 Arena, London, 31 January 2017

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Davoski

Black Sabbath - DOWNLOAD, 10-12 June 2016

Gloomy, doom-laden and portentous. And that was just the weather at North Greenwich station. A busker was smashing out ‘War Pigs’ in the ticket hall on his Gibson SG. Quite a crowd of gig-goers had gathered and he finished with … Continue reading →

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Album review: DARIO MOLLO’S CROSSBONES – Rock The Cradle

Posted on December 9, 2016 by jason

Frontiers [Release date 02.12.16] Italian guitarist Dario Mollo, who started his career in 1981 with the everlasting Crossbones, has re-established his musical career with the band on his new album ‘Rock the Cradle’. Mollo, who has worked with Tony Martin … Continue reading →

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News: Win AC/DC Book and Black Sabbath ‘Ultimate Collection’ (Competitions)

Posted on October 16, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

“In Full Flight” is a limited edition 128 page photographic account of AC/DC during the years 1978-1982. Covering the final months with Bon Scott and earliest times with Brian Johnson, the book also features relevant quotes from contemporary magazines, memorabilia, … Continue reading →

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DVD review: GOD BLESS OZZY OSBOURNE

Posted on August 2, 2016 by jason

Eagle Classics The DVD was originally released back in 2011 and now gets a budget re-issue as part of the Eagle Classics series. Directed by Ozzy’s son Jack and Mike Fleiss, this is a no-holds barred look back at Ozzy’s … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE APOCALYPSE BLUES REVUE – The Apocalypse Blues Revue

Posted on July 29, 2016 by petefeenstra

Apocalypse Blues Review by Apocalypse Blues Review

Provogue [Release date 26.08.16] The Apocalypse Blues Revue is a back to the basics, heavy-duty, blues-rock project anchored by Godsmack drummer Shannon Larkin and guitarist Tony Rombola. The band features baritone vocalist Ray “Rafer John” Cerbone who sounds like a cross … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DOWNLOAD, Donington Park, 10-12 June 2016

Posted on July 2, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

My last visit to Donington was back in 1988 when – as ‘Monsters Of Rock’ – it also featured Megadeth and headlined by Iron Maiden. I never really embraced the three day event and with not enough bands of interest … Continue reading →

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Album review: SCORPION CHILD – Acid Roulette

Posted on June 20, 2016 by jason

Nuclear Blast [Release date 10.06.16] Save Save Second album by Scorpion Child, a five piece hailing from the US consisting of Aryn Jonathan Black (vocals), Christopher Jay Cowart (guitar), Jon “Charn” Rice (drums), Alec “Caballero” Padron (bass) and Aaron John … Continue reading →

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Interview: BRIAN TATLER – Diamond Head

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Dillon

DIAMOND HEAD – Bush Hall, Shepherds Bush, London, 18 July 2015

As Diamond Head begin to gear up, releasing yet another album we managed to catch up with lead guitarist Brian Tatler to ask him a few questions. Here Dillon Grant puts questions to one of rock and metal’s most influential … Continue reading →

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Album review: VARIOUS – Heavy Psych Sounds

Posted on April 6, 2016 by jason

http://www.heavypsychsounds.com [Release date 08.04.16] Remember the days when you would go into your local record store and there would be just two categories of music – Rock and Pop, maybe if there was an upstairs or a downstairs, there might … Continue reading →

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Album review: CRIMSON STONE – Crimson Stone

Posted on December 18, 2015 by petefeenstra

La Choza De Doe [Release date 07.06.15] Which came first the chicken or the egg? Put it another way, do bands like Crimson Stone try to fit a pre-existing musical mould? Crimson Stone show just enough imagination within a huge … Continue reading →

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News: DEVIN TOWNSEND, BLACK SABBATH, MOTORHEAD – Monday 7th September 2015

Posted on September 7, 2015 by jason

Devin Townsend - Rock City, Nottingham, 3 July 2014

Jeff Lynne’s ELO have signed a worldwide deal with Colombia Records who will release the first new album from ELO in over fifteen years. Suede release their new album, ‘Night Thoughts’, in January. Primal Fear release their new album, ‘Rulebreaker’ … Continue reading →