Tag Archives: Deep Purple

Album review : EMERALD MOON – The Sky’s The Limit / The Sky’s The Limit Tour 2025

Posted on March 12, 2026 by petefeenstra
EMERALD MOON - The Sky's The Limit

Inouie [Release date: 13.03.25] It’s temping to use phrases like ‘Back to the 70’s’, for a band who unashamedly draw on influences such as Thin Lizzy and Led Zeppelin. They also who have singer who is the equal of say … Continue reading →

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Gig review: EMERALD MOON – Le Marquee, Peyrignac, Dordogne, SW France, 7 March 2026

Posted on March 9, 2026 by petefeenstra
EMERALD MOON – Le Marquee, Peyrignac, Dordogne, SW France, 7 March 2026

Emerald Moon is an impressive French retro rock band with unashamed 70’s antecedents, sprinkled with elements of Classic Rock,  rock-blues and harmony guitar arrangements which owe much to Thin Lizzy and even Wishbone Ash. They also employ a funky undertow … Continue reading →

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Album review: IAN GILLAN BAND – Down The Road: The Complete Ian Gillan Band Story

Posted on March 6, 2026 by jason
IAN GILLAN BAND - Down The Road

Edsel/Demon Music Group [Release date 27.03.26] After leaving Deep Purple in 1973, vocalist Ian Gillan dipped into a number of business ventures outside of music, before contributing to Roger Glover’s Butterfly Ball live show at the Royal Albert Hall, which … Continue reading →

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Album review: RAINBOW – Temple Of The King 1975/76

Posted on March 6, 2026 by jason
RAINBOW - Temple Of The King

Edsel/Demon Music Group [Release date 27.03.26] Originally touted as Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow were formed by Deep Purple guitarist Blackmore. In late 1974, Blackmore had wanted to record a cover of Quatermass’ Black Sheep Of The Family, and did so as … Continue reading →

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Book review: On track…THE BEATLES, THE PRETENDERS, THE CURE, JOURNEY, DEEP PURPLE (2025)

Posted on February 12, 2026 by GRTR! HQ
The Beatles 1962-1966 (Book)

Sonicbond Publishing [Various publication dates 02-11.25] www.sonicbondpublishing.com Here’s our traditional annual round-up of books published by Sonicbond, this time in 2025. The publisher specialises in music books written by enthusiasts and usually dissecting the output of a particular artist. This … Continue reading →

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Feature: All Boxed Up for Christmas (December 2025)

Posted on December 2, 2025 by GRTR! HQ
Wishbone Ash Live at The BBC 1970-88

The boxed sets and multi-disc reissues keep coming!  First it was CDs that gave recorded rock a new lease of life, then came the revival of vinyl.  But, as labels realised, they could expand individual albums with bonus material, and … Continue reading →

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Gig review: GLENN HUGHES – Bristol O2 Academy, 14 October 2025

Posted on October 17, 2025 by GRTR! HQ
GLENN HUGHES – Bristol O2 Academy, 14 October 2025

“Fuck politics. Music is the healer”. And there speaketh the Voice of Rock. But first, Sophie Lloyd who lent her support on this UK leg of the European tour. From what I can gather she doesn’t mind flaunting her body … Continue reading →

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Feature: GRTR! Greats – GLENN HUGHES

Posted on September 5, 2025 by GRTR! HQ
GLENN HUGHES - GRTR! Greats

Photo: David Randall Glenn Hughes has long been referred to as the Voice of Rock. That certainly is true but he could also be described as the “Master of Rock”. His first major band was the much-loved Trapeze, he then … Continue reading →

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Album review: GLENN HUGHES – Chosen

Posted on August 21, 2025 by GRTR! HQ
GLENN HUGHES - Chosen

Frontiers [Release date: 05.09.25] It’s been nearly a decade since Glenn Hughes’ last solo album. But he’s no slouch. He’s contributed to any number of albums by other artists not least Black Country Communion (BCC). This does beg the question: … Continue reading →

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Album review : SWEET FREEDOM – Blind Leading The Blind

Posted on August 18, 2025 by brianmc
SWEET FREEDOM - Blind

Frontiers [Release date : 29.08.25] Swedish band Sweet Freedom is the real deal. Head and shoulders above most others walking the Classic Rock road nowadays (even if occasionally going off tangentially). The band: founder member Jorgen Schelander’s background is in … Continue reading →

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Album review: GILLAN – Future Shock, Magic

Posted on April 28, 2025 by jason
GILLAN - Future Shock

Demon Music Group [Release date 25.04.25] To coincide with Demon’s recent 7-CD Gillan box, they have released these two wonderful albums in expanded format, and just to behold, wonderful they are too. Led by then former and again now current … Continue reading →

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Album review: DON AIREY – Pushed To The Edge

Posted on March 13, 2025 by jason
DON AIREY - Pushed To The Edge

earMUSIC [Release date 28.03.25] Current Deep Purple ivory tinkler Don Airey, he of over 300 album recordings since the mid 70s, releases his new album while Deep Purple are still working hard. This man never stops. And this is Don’s … Continue reading →

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Book review: On track… DAVID BOWIE, GERRY RAFFERTY, TALKING HEADS, THE BEATLES, DEEP PURPLE

Posted on March 12, 2025 by GRTR! HQ
David Bowie 1983-2016

Sonicbond Publishing [Publication dates Feb.-Mar. 2025] The On track… series continues and the first of 2025 includes David Bowie 1983-2016, the perfect complement to the earlier tome covering 1964-1982. This time Don Klees reflects the genre-changing nature of Bowie, especially … Continue reading →

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Album review: GILLAN – 1978-1982

Posted on February 23, 2025 by jason
tGILLAN 1978-1982 (Box set)

Edsel/Demon Music Group [Release date 28.02.25] Formed by Ian Gillan, former Deep Purple vocalist, in 1978, Gillan were a solid energetic and successful rock band, albeit for a short period. And despite successful tours, albums, hit singles, the band’s lack … Continue reading →

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Album review : TOKYO BLADE – Time Is The Fire

Posted on January 8, 2025 by brianmc
TOKYO BLADE – Time Is The Fire

Cherry Red [Release date : 17.01.25] The Cherry Red reach has increased dramatically in recent years, and Tokyo Blades’ latest album, Time Is The Fire will be getting a considerable PR push around the 17/1/25 release date. True heavy metal … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DEEP PURPLE – 02 Arena, London, 6 November 2024

Posted on November 13, 2024 by Davoski
Gig review: DEEP PURPLE – 02 Arena, London, 6 November 2024

They may not have the same veteran status as the headliners of this show, but Reef are celebrating 30 years in the business this year. No mean feat, with founding members Gary Stringer on vocals and Jack Bessant on bass. … Continue reading →

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Album review : VOODOO CIRCLE – Hail To The King

Posted on November 8, 2024 by brianmc
VOODOO 150 CIRCLE Hail image

AFM Records [Release date 15.11.24] Love Whitesnake? Love Rainbow? Love Led Zeppelin? Here’s Voodoo Circle, just for you. 12 magnificent tracks. 60 magic minutes. Their finest hour. Sturdily melodic, hardbodied rock songs come at you relentlessly. You wait for the … Continue reading →

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Album review: TONY IOMMI featuring GLENN HUGHES – The 1996 Dep Sessions, Fused

Posted on September 15, 2024 by jason
TONY IOMMI featuring GLENN HUGHES - Dep Sessions 1996, Fused

BMG [Release date 04.10.24] The two albums guitar legend and Black Sabbath founder Tony Iommi recorded with bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes get a well deserved reissue, as well as a first time release on vinyl. Marvellous. The Dep Sessions, so called … Continue reading →

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Album review: BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION – V

Posted on June 12, 2024 by petefeenstra
Black Country Communion - V

J&R Adventures [Release date 14.06.24] After a 7 year hiatus, the Anglo-American super group Black Country Communion return with an album that rocks hard. There’s plenty of intensity, spirit and a handful of decent tunes with plenty of early 70’s … Continue reading →

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Album review : SON OF MAN – Gaslight

Posted on March 27, 2024 by petefeenstra
Son Of Man - Gaslight jpeg

Pete Feenstra chatted with George Jones about the new album and development of Son Of Man.  First broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, 7 April 2024. Esoteric Antenna [Release date : 26.04.24] ‘Gas Light’ is Son Of Man’s third … Continue reading →

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Gig review: GLENN HUGHES – Electric Ballroom, London, 25 October 2023

Posted on October 29, 2023 by andynathan
GLENN HUGHES- Electric Ballroom, London, 25 October 2023

In Glenn Hughes’ distinguished and chequered career, his time in Deep Purple is a gift that keeps giving. Songs from his tenure with them have always formed a big part of his solo shows and indeed for many years (until … Continue reading →

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Album review: LONG ROAD HOME – Are We Invisible?

Posted on October 11, 2023 by petefeenstra
Long Road Home - Are We Invisibe album cover

Self Release [Release date 31.10.23] ‘Are We Invisible?’ is a promising debut album by Long Road Home, a new British guitar and keyboard driven veteran rock-blues band, with bluesy, proggy, AOR and occasional southern rock influences. They don’t so much … Continue reading →

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Album review: LAURENCE JONES – Bad Luck & The Blues

Posted on September 4, 2023 by petefeenstra
Laurence Jones - Bad Luck & The Blues

Pete Feenstra chatted to Laurence Jones for his show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio.  First broadcast 17 September 2023. Marshall Records [Release date 25.08.23] ‘Bad Luck & The Blues’ is Laurence Jones’s ninth release in all and it’s a cracking hard … Continue reading →

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Album review: STRAY – About Time

Posted on August 11, 2023 by petefeenstra
STRAY - About Time

Pete Feenstra chatted to Del Bromham playing tracks from the album for his show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio.  First broadcast 20 August 2023. Talking Elephant [Release date 15.09.23] ‘About Time’ is Stray’s first new studio album for 13 years … Continue reading →

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Album review : STATUS QUO – SQ (Official Archive Series Vol1 – 2CDs)

Posted on August 8, 2023 by brianmc
status quo SQ art

earMUSIC [Release date 11.08.23] For SQ’s new live album it all began with the ‘Beginning Of The End’. That single, released in 2007, sparked an idea that has only now seen the bright light of day. It was a foretaste … Continue reading →

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