Tag Archives: classic rock

Album review: MOUNTAIN – Live In The 70s

Posted on October 10, 2021 by jason

Voiceprint [Release date 12.11.21] Fronted by guitarist and vocalist Leslie West, Mountain formed in New York in 1969, taking their name from the former Vagrants West’s first solo album, and their classic line-up saw West joined by bassist Felix Pappalardi, … Continue reading →

Album review: EMERSON LAKE & PALMER – Out Of This World: Live (1970-1997)

Posted on October 9, 2021 by jason

BMG [Release date 29.10.21] Prog legends Emerson Lake & Palmer (ELP) were one of the early super groups (formed from the roots of The Nice, King Crimson and Atomic Rooster in 1970) and cemented their legacy in the first half … Continue reading →

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Gig review: PRAYING MANTIS – Arlington Arts Centre, Snelsmore, 7 October 2021

Posted on October 8, 2021 by jason

A mere 581 days since I last attended an indoor concert – Jon Boden in Didcot back in March 2020. Since then live music as we know has been decimated with the fall out from the pandemic, however, you can’t … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE GEORGIA THUNDERBOLTS – Can We Get A Witness

Posted on October 3, 2021 by jason

Mascot Records [Release date 15.10.21] The Georgia Thunderbolts hail from Rome, Georgia, and comprise vocalist TJ Lyle, Riley Couzzourt (guitar), Logan Tolbert (guitar), Zach Everett (bass, harmony vocals, keys), and Bristol Perry (drums). They have already put out a well-received … Continue reading →

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EP review: BILLY IDOL – The Roadside EP

Posted on October 1, 2021 by jason

Dark Horse Records [Release date 17.09.21] Billy Idol has recently released “The Roadside EP”, his first new material since 2014’s “Kings & Queens of The Underground”, and what a welcome return it is. The EP was produced by Butch Walker … Continue reading →

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EP review: NAKED SUNDAY – Skeleton Keys

Posted on September 29, 2021 by jason

Facebook [Release date 03.09.21] Naked Sunday are a hard rock, 4 piece band from Stafford, they are the epitome of what we define as the new wave of classic rock genre in my humble opinion. The vocals, lyrics and heavy … Continue reading →

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News: Albums of the Month (July 2021 – September 2021)

Posted on September 29, 2021 by GRTR! HQ

Albums of the Month (July-September 2021)

EDGE OF PARADISE The Universe (Frontiers) It’s passionate, articulate symphonic metal, occasionally conducting lightning raids onto hard rock terrain… ****1/2 Review by Brian McGowan AMANDA LEHMANN Innocence And Illusion (indie) Lehmann is not afraid to explore different moods on this … Continue reading →

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Gig review: MASSIVE WAGONS – Grand Central Hall, Liverpool, 25 September 2021

Posted on September 27, 2021 by jason

This was only my second gig with zero restrictions in place, what a venue the Grand Central Hall is. I have not been before, I will definitely be back – the venue team were well organised and entry was easy, … Continue reading →

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Gig review: LEAFHOUND- Cabbage Patch, Twickenham, 9 September 2021

Posted on September 16, 2021 by andynathan

The long and intriguing history of Leafhound is now entering a new chapter. Their sole 1971 album, released after the band had already split, has subsequently become a cult classic especially among the stoner rock community, with original vinyl copies … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: JACK RUSSELL’S GREAT WHITE, LEGENDS PLAY THE BEATLES, ACROSS THE SEA

Posted on September 4, 2021 by GRTR! HQ

JACK RUSSELL’s GREAT WHITE Great Zeppelin II Deadline Music/Cleopatra [Release date 13.08.21] There can be few reasons for revisiting Zeppelin back catalogue unless you can bring something new to the party. And, in truth, something more radical and it might … Continue reading →

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Album review: THREE COLOURS DARK – Love’s Lost Property

Posted on September 4, 2021 by GRTR! HQ

Firefly Music [Release date 10.09.21] www.threecoloursdark.com 2020 marked the musical reunion of Rachel Cohen and Jonathan Edwards founder members of long-standing prog rockers Karnataka. In the hiatus following The Reasoning (Cohen) and Panic Room (Edwards) they released an exquisite debut … Continue reading →

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Album review: M.ILL.ION – Back On Track

Posted on August 26, 2021 by jason

AOR Heaven [Release date 10.09.21] Four original M.ILL.ION members reunited in the autumn of 2020 – Hans Dalzon (vocals), CT Rohdell (guitar), Marcus Berglund (keyboards) and B.J Laneby (bass) – and they were joined by new recruits Henrik Andersson (lead … Continue reading →

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Album review: BLACKTOP MOJO – Blacktop Mojo

Posted on August 22, 2021 by jason

Self-released [Release date 13.08.21] Blacktop Mojo are a new name to this reviewer, however, the band have been around since 2012 and this is their fourth album. Blacktop Mojo consists if Matt James (vocals), Ryan Kiefer (guitar), Chuck Wepfer (guitar), … Continue reading →

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Album review: APRIL WINE – First Glance, Harder…Faster

Posted on August 22, 2021 by jason

BGO Records [Release date 06.08.21] Although April Wine had been around since 1969, they only really made in big outside of their native Canada with 1978’s ‘First Glance’, an album that also marked the debut of guitarist Brian Greenway. Between … Continue reading →

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EP review: ASHLEY SHERLOCK– If You’re Listening

Posted on August 14, 2021 by petefeenstra

Pete Feenstra chatted to Ashley Sherlock about the EP and his music for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio. First broadcast 15 August 2021. Self Release [Release date 09.07.21] Ashley Sherlock is a passionate singer-songwriter who fronts a powerful roots and … Continue reading →

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Book review: Loud ’n’ Proud – 50 Years Of Nazareth by Martin Popoff

Posted on August 9, 2021 by jason

Wymer Publishing [Publication date 06.08.21] Scottish rock legends have been recording for 50 years now, and a book on the band and their fantastic legacy has been long overdue. Their charting days be over (they were chart and Top Of … Continue reading →

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Album review: CHANTEL McGREGOR – Shed Sessions Volume One & Two

Posted on August 7, 2021 by GRTR! HQ

www.chantelmcgregor.com [Release date 12.07.21] Reasons To Be Cheerful Part 3. In Chantel McGregor’s case, parts 1 and 2 aka Shed Sessions. Gather together the fish tank, an acoustic guitar and a tame keyboard player (Jamie Brooks) and you have a … Continue reading →

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Book review: Decades – THE SWEET in the 1970s by Darren Johnson

Posted on August 2, 2021 by jason

Sonicbond Publishing [Publication date 20.07.21; 24.09.21 US only] Reviewing a book by a fellow GRTR! writer, ooh tricky one but luckily Darren Johnson has written a short, concise, informative and entertaining book on 70s glam rock icons the Sweet. Sweet … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE ROLLING STONES – A Bigger Bang live on Copacabana Beach

Posted on August 1, 2021 by jason

Mercury Studios [Release date 09.07.21] Originally released on DVD in 2007, this Rolling Stones release has been remixed, re-mastered, re-edited and re-released. At the time The Stones were touring in support of their recent “A Bigger Bang” album and this … Continue reading →

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Album review: LONG SHADOWS DAWN – Isle Of Wrath

Posted on July 29, 2021 by david.wilson

Frontiers [Release date 06.08.21] Long Shadows Dawn is a new collaboration between vocalist extraordinaire Doogie White and guitarist Emil Norberg from power metal band Persuader. The guys have taken their musical cues from the classic rock of the late 70’s … Continue reading →

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Single review: MAGPIE – Dancing With The Devil

Posted on July 14, 2021 by brianmc

3MS Records [Release date 17.07.21] It’s no exaggeration to say that the late Cozy Powell’s seventies’ classic, ‘Dance With The Devil’ is etched into every rock fan’s consciousness. It’s an eminently durable mini masterpiece that has withstood sweeping changes in … Continue reading →

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Album review: DAVID CROSBY – For Free

Posted on July 11, 2021 by jason

BMG [Release date 23.07.21] David Crosby has been prolific as a recording artist, despite various health issues, and he is back with his fifth solo album since 2014. Joining Crosby on the record are Michael McDonald, Donald Fagen, Sarah Jarosz … Continue reading →

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News: Albums of the Month (April 2021 – June 2021)

Posted on July 11, 2021 by GRTR! HQ

SMITH KOTZEN (BMG) Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden) and Richie Kotzen (Poison, Mr Big, Winery Dogs) have pitted their combined guitaring and songwriting skills to fashion nine tracks of pure unadulterated hard rock heaven. ****1/2 Review by David Randall THE DUST … Continue reading →

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Album review: STONE THE CROWS, MAGGIE BELL (reissues)

Posted on July 2, 2021 by jason

Repertoire [Release date 25.06.21] Noted blues rock band Stone The Crows formed in Glasgow 1969 after Alex Harvey introduced his younger guitarist Leslie Harvey to singer Maggie Bell. Bell already had a notable career and her voice, big bluesy and … Continue reading →

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Album review: LESLIE WEST – 5 Originals, Got Live

Posted on July 2, 2021 by jason

5 Originals (3CD) Voiceprint [Release date 21.05.21] The late great Leslie West is, perhaps, best known as the founder, guitarist and vocalist of the legendary American rock band Mountain, also pioneers of heavy metal and blues rock. The band took … Continue reading →