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News: TOTO, MOTOR SISTER, FURYON – Thursday 8 January 2015

Posted on January 8, 2015 by jason
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Toto release their new album ‘XIV’ on March 24th via Frontiers. Furyon release their new album ‘Lost Salvation’ on January 26th on Dream Records. The Night Flight Orchestra (featuring members of Soilwork and Arch Enemy) will release their second album … Continue reading →

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News: OZZY, SCOTT WEILAND, T.REX – Wednesday 7 January 2015

Posted on January 7, 2015 by jason
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Ozzy Osbourne is set to appear in Las Vegas in on a one-off concert production called ‘Hell Gate’. It is set to take place around Halloween this year. Universal Music are to release the first three Tyrannosaurus Rex albums on … Continue reading →

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News: STATUS QUO, BRIAN MAY, IO EARTH – Tuesday 6 January 2015

Posted on January 6, 2015 by jason
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‘Back To The Light – A Casual Guide to the Music of Queen’s Brian May’ by Neil Daniels is out now published by Createspace. Adrenalin Mob will release their new album ‘Dearly Departed’ through Century Media on February 9th. Sting’s … Continue reading →

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News: MUDHONEY, BEARDED THEORY FESTIVAL – Monday 5 January 2015

Posted on January 5, 2015 by jason
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Tony Mills (ex-Shy/TNT) releases his new solo album ‘Over My Dead Body’ on Feb 23rd. Guest musicians include Eric Ragno, Paul Sabu, Douglas Docker and Robert Sall. MUDHONEY Tue May 26 BRIGHTON Concorde 2 Wed May 27 BIRMINGHAM Library, Institute … Continue reading →

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News: QUEEN, TNT, HEART – Sunday 4 January 2015

Posted on January 4, 2015 by jason
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Queen’s ‘Greatest Hits’ moves up to number 42 in the UK album charts this week following their New Year’s Eve gig with Adam Lambert. The album has now chalked up 501 weeks in the UK album charts. Vocalist Tony Harnell … Continue reading →

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News: THE WINERY DOGS, SAXON, JOE PERRY, PINK FLOYD – Friday 2 January 2015

Posted on January 4, 2015 by jason
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JOE PERRY has released a download-only EP ‘Joe Perry’s Merry Christmas’. It features JOHNNY DEPP on rhythm guitar. PINK FLOYD’s album ‘The Endless River’ was the ninth bestselling album in the UK in 2014. THE WINERY DOGS will enter the … Continue reading →

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News: BAND OF FRIENDS (feat. Gerry McAvoy, Ted McKenna) play UK dates 17-19 October

Posted on October 13, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Band Of Friends

Band Of Friends UK dates in October Band Of Friends – bassist Gerry McAvoy (Rory Gallagher/ Nine Below Zero/ Champion Jack Dupree/ Deep Joy), drummer Ted McKenna (Rory Gallagher/ Sensational Alex Harvey Band/ Greg Lake/ Gary Moore) and guitarist-vocalist Marcel … Continue reading →

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News: PAUL RODGERS – Royal Sessions live at the Royal Albert Hall, 3 November 2014

Posted on August 19, 2014 by jason

PAUL RODGERS BRINGS “THE ROYAL SESSIONS LIVE” TO THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL on 3rd NOVEMBER 2014 Growing up listening to such artists as Ray Charles, Sam Cooke and Otis Redding would have a profound effect on PAUL RODGERS.  From his … Continue reading →

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News: THE DUNWELLS tour coffee shops ahead of September tour

Posted on August 18, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
The Dunwells

In the run up to their new EP release – ‘Show Me Emotion’ -  The Dunwells have a small tour of Cafe Nero coffee shops in various locations around the north of England. 18th Aug – York King Sq – … Continue reading →

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News: CELEBR8.3 Prog Festival 31 May and 1 June 2014

Posted on May 7, 2014 by jason
It Bites, photo by Noel Buckley

Now in its 3rd year and this time being held in Central London, the final line up for Celebr8.3 can confirm many exclusives: A one off London performance by Anathema Acoustic. The last performance from Twelfth Night, the first ever … Continue reading →

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News: WALTER TROUT’S health update

Posted on March 20, 2014 by jason

From Walter’s wife, Marie: My heart is breaking to make this posting. We have waited a bit to make sure – but Walter’s team of doctors have confirmed the diagnosis: Walter’s condition has worsened – he is now in full-fledged … Continue reading →

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News: Final Led Zeppelin UK gigs at Knebworth chronicled as never before in new book…

Posted on February 17, 2014 by jason

Led Zeppelin Then As it Was – At Knebworth 1979 (Tight But Loose Publishing) – Written and compiled by Dave Lewis In August 1979, thousands of fans came to pay homage to Led Zeppelin as they performed what would be … Continue reading →

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News: STAN BUSH and FERREIRA new albums

Posted on January 31, 2014 by jason

THE ULTIMATE STAN BUSH ALBUM ARRIVES IN MARCH: Legendary AOR singer/songwriter Stan Bush is ready to deliver The Ultimate – and MelodicRock Records is proud to announce a partnership to bring Stan’s all-new studio album to fans worldwide. MelodicRock Records … Continue reading →

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News: VANDENBERG’s MOONKINGS announce their debut album and two UK dates in April

Posted on January 12, 2014 by jason

Vandenberg’s MoonKings debut album ‘MoonKings’, the first release from Adrian Vandenberg in 16 years, will be released on 24th February 2014 through Mascot Records.  For an appetizer, check out the band recording ‘Lust And Lie’s at the famous Wisseloord Studios … Continue reading →

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DREAMER Release Their Debut Album Turn It Up

Posted on December 2, 2012 by jason

DREAMER Release Their Debut Album Turn It Up Album Available on iTunes and Bandcamp.com www.dreamertheband.com New York, NY- (December 2 , 2012) Rhode Island-based rockers DREAMER are thrilled to announce the release of their debut album,Turn It Up. Turn It … Continue reading →

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