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Tag Archives: Magnum
Gig review: GIANTS OF ROCK – Butlins, Minehead, 26-29 January 2018 (Day 1)
News during the week that Wetherspoons had taken steak off their menu may not have been of great interest until we learn that Butlins also get their meat from the same source that is currently “under investigation”. The loss of … Continue reading
Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS, Special Events
Tagged 26 January 2018, Butlins, classic rock, Curved Air, festival, FM, Giants Of Rock, Magnum, Martin Turner, melodic rock, Minehead, progressive, Somerset, Wishbone Ash
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Album review: MAGNUM – Lost On The Road To Eternity
SPV [Release date 19.01.18] We’ve always said Magnum should be cherished. Even more so in 2018, and with the arrival of their 20th studio album. The latest magnum opus also introduces new members Rick Benton (keys) and Lee Morris now … Continue reading
Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), All Posts
Tagged album, AVANTASIA, Bob Catley, Lost On The Road To Eternity, Magnum, melodic rock, pomp, review, rock, Tobias Sammet, Tony Clarkin
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Gig review: HRH PROG VI – Pwllheli, North Wales, 17-18 November 2017
David Randall writes… Friday Edgar Broughton opened the proceedings on Stage 1 without his band but with tales of daring-do over a career spanning nearly 50 years and since his signing to the Harvest label in 1968. Apparently he presided … Continue reading
Gig review: RAMBLIN’ MAN FAIR – Day 3 – Mote Park, Maidstone, 30 July 2017
After the deluge on Saturday the forecast for the Sunday was looking a lot brighter and judging by the size of the crowd in the arena the sun had enticed a few extra bodies along for another top day of … Continue reading
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Tagged 30 July 2017, blues, Devin Townsend Project, Focus, gig, Kent, Magnum, Maidstone, Mote Park, progressive, Ramblin' Man Fair, review, rock, Snakecharmer, Stone Broken, The Quireboys, UFO, Wishbone Ash, ZZ Top
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Album review: BIG WOLF BAND – A Rebel’s Story
Big Wolf Records [Release date 15.5.17] In this age of instant downloads, there’s something reassuring about a Brummy blues-rock band with well crafted songs, deep grooves, tight arrangements and inspired playing fuelled by plenty of passion. Big Wolf Band come … Continue reading
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Tagged A Rebel's Story, Albert Collins, album, Bad Company, Big Wolf Band, Birmingham, Blacktop Deluxe, blues, Brothers Groove, Cream, Deano Bass, Emma Jonson, funk, Gary Moore, Jonathan Earp, Mad Hat Studios, Magnum, Mark V Stuart, Mick jeynes, Paul Kossoff, Peter Green, Rebecca Downs, review, rock, Sheena Sear, Slowburner, Steve Ajao Blues Giants, Steve Gibbons, Tim Jones, Vincent Flatts Final Drive Final Drive
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News: On Christmas Day – MAGNUM Special with Bob Catley and The Ballads (December 2016)
Melodic pomp rockers Magnum release a new compilation album in January via SPV. Called ‘The Valley of Tears – The Ballads’ it features a selection of carefully chosen tracks from previous albums that have been re-visited, remixed or re-recorded. It … Continue reading
Posted in All Posts, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, INTERVIEWS, NEWS, Radio interview
Tagged 25 December 2016, Bob Catley, Christmas Day, interview, Magnum, melodic, pomp, radio, rock, special, The Ballads, The Valley Of Tears, Tony Clarkin
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Album review: MAGNUM – The Valley Of Tears – The Ballads
On Christmas Day, Sunday 25 December 2016 at 22:00 GMT David Randall presented a two-hour special on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, chatting to Bob Catley and with tracks from the new album. More information SPV [Release date 06.01.17] In … Continue reading
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Tagged Al Barrow, album, Bob Catley, Harry James, Magnum, Mark Stanway, review, rock, The Ballads, The Valley Of Tears, Tony Clarkin
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Gig review: MAGNUM/Vega – Tramshed, Cardiff, 12 May 2016
The Tramshed is a newish venue for Cardiff and in a city in dire need for a decent venue of decent size it is more than welcome, and on walking in to the venue it is a refreshing change to … Continue reading
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Tagged 12 May 2016, AOR, Bob Catley, Cardiff, gig, Magnum, melodic rock, Nick Workman, pomp, review, rock, Tony Clarkin, Tramshed, Vega
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News: MAGNUM – UK tour starts 11 May, Radio Specials replayed
Melodic hard rockers Magnum start the UK leg of their European tour on 11 May in Southampton. The band released their latest studio album – ‘Sacred Blood “Divine” Lies’ in February and Get Ready to ROCK! described it as “fresh, … Continue reading
Posted in All Posts, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, NEWS
Tagged Al Barrow, Bob Catley, gigs, hard rock, Harry James, interview, Magnum, Mark Stanway, melodic rock, radio, special, Tony Clarkin, UK tour
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News: MAGNUM and DEVON ALLMAN interview specials on Sunday 7 February 2016
In 2011, during rehearsals for their winter UK tour, David Randall asked Bob Catley and Tony Clarkin about the rise of Magnum, discussing the early days, their reformation in the Millennium and upward trajectory during the past decade. On Sunday … Continue reading
Posted in All Posts, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, INTERVIEWS, NEWS, Radio interview
Tagged 7 February 2016, blues rock, Bob Catley, Devon Allman, feature, guitar, guitarist, interview, Magnum, radio, Tony Clarkin
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News: RODNEY MATTHEWS exhibition runs until 24 February – Wells, Somerset
GRTR! photographer Simon Dunkerley recently attended the private viewing of ‘IONAWR’, the new exhibition featuring the work of fantasy artist Rodney Matthews. Before the times of digital download and live music streaming the thrill of a new album release meant … Continue reading
Posted in All Posts, Exhibitions, NEWS
Tagged 13 January - 24 February 2016, art, Bishop Well's Palace, exhibition, fantasy, IONAWR, Magnum, Nazareth, Rodney Matthews, Somerset, Thin Lizzy, Wells
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Album review: MAGNUM – Sacred Blood “Divine” Lies
SPV [Release date 26.02.16] Tony Clarkin must surely receive a public award for services to consistent songwriting. Since the mid-1970s he has been the main architect of Magnum’s wider and enduring success. And on this – the band’s 19th studio … Continue reading
Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), All Posts
Tagged Al Barrow, album, AOR, Bob Catley, Harry James, Magnum, Mark Stanway, pomp, review, rock, Sacred Blood "Divine" Lies, Tony Clarkin
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News: ELEANOR MCEVOY – New album 5 February, Archive Interview – Sunday 24 January 2016
Get Ready to ROCK! Radio favourite Eleanor McEvoy is featured on Sunday 24 January, ahead of the release of her latest album ‘Naked Music’ (17:00 GMT). The radio station is replaying their 2009 interview when Eleanor chatted about her career … Continue reading
Posted in All Posts, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, NEWS
Tagged blues rock, Dale Griffin, Eleanor McEvoy, feature, interview, Magnum, Mott the Hoople, NWOBHM, radio, Simo, singer, songwriter, Tygers Of Pan Tang
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News: MAGNUM, HINDER, BEN FOLDS – Thursday 26 February 2015
Magnum release ‘Escape From The Shadow Garden – Live 2014′ on May 11th on SPV. New singles and albums will be released globally on Fridays from this summer. Currently new albums are released in the UK on Monday, Tuesday in … Continue reading
Posted in Album News, All Posts, Band Entrees & Exits, Festivals & Large Events, Gigs and Tour News, NEWS
Tagged Ben Folds, gigs, Gun, HINDER, live album, Magnum, metal, news, pomp, rock, Skarlett Riot, Wilko Johnson
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Gig review: GIANTS OF ROCK – Minehead, 6-8 February 2015
The Pete Feenstra Rock & Blues Show – 24 February 2015 (Giants of Rock Special) by Get Ready To Rock! Radio on Mixcloud Pete Feenstra presents a weekly Rock & Blues Show, every Tuesday at 19:00 GMT on Get Ready … Continue reading
Gig review: MAGNUM – Liverpool Arts Club, 6 February 2015
Magnum are magnificent. But they do need a gentle kick up their collective jacksy. They are as frustrating as they are brilliant, and they fail to do justice to their unique musical legacy. This outrageous statement – from a long-term … Continue reading
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Tagged 6 February 2015, Al Barrow, Bob Catley, gig, Harry James, Liverpool Arts Club, Magnum, Mark Stanway, review, rock, Tony Clarkin
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News: GIANTS OF ROCK – Minehead, UK, 6-8 February 2015
Following the outstanding response from both guests and artists alike, GIANTS OF ROCK now sits proudly alongside The Great British Folk, Great British Alternative and Great British Rock & Blues Festivals – part of Butlins’ massively-successful and growing reputation for … Continue reading
News: MAGNUM, ECLIPSE, MASTODON – Monday 19 January 2015
In the studio and working on their next albums are Magnum and Mastodon. Soilwork will release their first live DVD/Blu-ray, ‘Live In The Heart Of Helsinki’ on March 13th via Nuclear Blast. HMV is the biggest seller of physical music … Continue reading
Posted in Album News, All Posts, Festivals & Large Events, Gigs and Tour News, NEWS
Tagged album, classic rock, Eclipse, festival, hard rock, Magnum, Mastodon, metal, news, rock, Spike, studio, Sweden Rocks, Tainted Nation
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News: SAXON, MAGNUM, ELEANOR McEVOY – Thursday 15 January 2015
Saxon release ‘Heavy Metal Thunder Bloodstock Edition’ on February 13TH via UDR. First released in 2002, this re-issue features re-recorded versions of Saxon classics from the 1980′s. ‘The Saxon Chronicles’ double DVD is being reissued with a bonus CD called … Continue reading
Posted in Album News, All Posts, Gigs and Tour News, NEWS
Tagged Eleanor McEvoy, Frank Iero, gigs, Magnum, metal, My Chemical Romance, news, reissues, rock, Saxon, Tom Cochrane, tours
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Gig review: PLANET ROCKSTOCK – Porthcawl, 7 December 2014 (Day 3: Magnum, The Answer)
Jagermeister Second Stage Fireroad have the task of opening the Jagermeister stage on the Sunday, and having just come back from America where they played with Lynyrd Skynyrd on the Simpleman Cruise, getting this crowd going should be no problem. … Continue reading
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Tagged 7 December 2014, FM, gig, Magnum, Porthcawl, Review of Planet Rockstock, review.rock, The Amorettes, THE ANSWER, Voodoo Six
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