Tag Archives: prog

Album review: SALVA – Off The Deep End

Posted on December 15, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

White Knight Records [Release date 26.10.18] Not another band pillaging the vaults of pioneer classic rock acts such as Genesis Yes, Genesis, Tull, Floyd, Sabbath, Purple and the like? Yes, Swedish proggers Salva, are back with their ‘own’ brand of … Continue reading →

Album review: THE TANGENT – Proxy

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Yiannis

Inside Out [Release date 16.11.18] Since I was first introduced to the music of The Tangent via “COMM” back in 2011, Andy Tillson and his Progressive Rock ensemble have released five studio albums, so calling them prolific would be nothing … Continue reading →

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Gig review: RIVERSIDE – De Casino, Sint Niklaas, 11 November 2018

Posted on November 17, 2018 by Yiannis

RIVERSIDE – De Casino, Sint Niklaas – 11th November 2018

The first time I attended a Riverside gig was back in April 2014 and those of you who read my review of the said show will remember that the overall experience involved a very long drive from London to Liverpool, … Continue reading →

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Album review: KARMAMOI – The Day Is Done

Posted on November 4, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Sonicbond [Release date 30.11.18] The fourth album from Italian proggers Daniele Giovannoni (drums, keys) and Alex Massari (guitars) aka Karmamoi is a concept album inspired by the story of two Syrian boys, one of whom died in the Grenfell Tower … Continue reading →

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Album review: RENAISSANCE – A Symphonic Journey (CD/DVD)

Posted on October 19, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Annie Haslam chatted to Get Ready to ROCK! Radio shortly before Renaissance’s UK dates in April 2015. This hour special includes tracks from the band’s albums. Symphonic Rock Recordings [Release date: 14.09.18] Bands to have hurdled a half century’s performing … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE PINEAPPLE THIEF – Dissolution

Posted on October 17, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Kscope [Release date 31.08.18] I know, it’s easy to confuse The Pineapple Thief with Porcupine Tree. This perception is only reinforced by the presence of now regular drummer Gavin Harrison. Similarities might normally end there, but in fact Pineapple Thief … Continue reading →

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Album review: AYREON – Into The Electric Castle

Posted on October 11, 2018 by petefeenstra

Music Theories Recordings [Release date 26.10.18] Aside from being the 20th anniversary of its release and a long overdue vinyl release, the most significant thing about the Arjen Lucassen’s remixed and re-mastered 1998 Ayreon project, is the way it successfully … Continue reading →

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Album review: GREENSLADE (remastered and expanded)

Posted on October 9, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Esoteric [Release date 28.09.18] When Warner Brothers’ then-fledgling UK arm scored a hit debut with Curved Air’s ‘Airconditioning’ it was clear there was something in this new progressive rock music and the London office A&R scouts duly sallied forth to … Continue reading →

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News: STEVE HACKETT – orchestral tour, box set, radio interview

Posted on September 13, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Prog-meister Steve Hackett tours with a 41 piece orchestra in October, plus there is the release of a 6-CD/2-DVD box set covering the years 1984-2006. Steve’s orchestral tour stems from a one-off performance in March 2017 in the USA. He’ll … Continue reading →

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Gig review: CAMEL – Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 7 September 2018

Posted on September 8, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Get Ready to ROCK! Radio 9 September – Andrew Latimer of Camel Part 1 A two hour special celebrating the music of Camel – on tour in the UK 7-17 September. (Part 2, Monday 10 September, 16:00; Parts 1 & … Continue reading →

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Album review: 3.2 – The Rules Have Changed

Posted on September 4, 2018 by jason

Pete Feenstra chatted to Robert Berry for an hour special broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio in November 2018. Frontiers [Release date 10.08.18] 3 were formed back in 1987 by Robert Berry and Keith Emerson and Carl Palmer, both of … Continue reading →

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Album review: ANGEL – The Casablanca Years

Posted on August 18, 2018 by jason

Caroline International [Release date 14.09.18] Formed in Washington DC in the mid 70s, Angel were allegedly discovered playing in a nightclub by bassist Gene Simmons, and subsequently signed Kiss’ then label Casablanca. A big lush sound and the band dressed … Continue reading →

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News: Prog rockers CAMEL play Moonmadness in September 2018

Posted on July 30, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Camel’s appearance at London’s Royal Albert Hall in September 2018 will be preceded by an extensive run of UK tour dates. The band – led by Andrew Latimer (guitar, flute, vocals) and featuring Colin Bass (bass guitar, vocals), Denis Clement … Continue reading →

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Album Review: FERNANDO PERDANO – Out To Sea

Posted on July 13, 2018 by alanjones

Cherry Red Records [Release date: 04.05.18] There are not that many rock guitar players who can really carry off an instrumental album. Once you get beyond Satriani, Jeff Beck, Vai and Malmsteen the list tails off and, in the field … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: THE RED GOES BLACK, FISCHER’S FLICKER

Posted on July 13, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

THE RED GOES BLACK Fire Hold On Music [Release date 27.04.18] The fact this is proclaimed as a ‘nouvel’ album, and that the accompanying Press Release is in French, is a pretty good indication that The Red Goes Black are … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE KENTISH SPIRES – The Last Harvest

Posted on July 13, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

[Release date 27.07.18] If not the epicentre of prog, Canterbury is nevertheless synonymous with the genre, and perhaps its spiritual home, spawning bands like Camel, Caravan and Soft Machine. Inspired by the Canterbury scene, and using recording techniques sympathetic to … Continue reading →

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Album Review: YUKA AND CHRONOSHIP – Ship

Posted on July 8, 2018 by alanjones

Cherry Red Records [Release date 11.5.18] Yuka Funakoshi is a Japanese keyboard virtuoso who would certainly give any of Sherinian, Rudess or Norlander a run for their money and, together with her band of exceptional session men, Yuka and Chronoship … Continue reading →

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Album review: MARILLION – Smoke/Mirrors (reissues)

Posted on June 28, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

earMUSIC [Release date 25.05.18] You need deep pockets in 2018 to keep up with the almost constant Marillion ‘product’ output. As well as the single CD Steven Wilson-Brave stereo remix, this month sees the release of Part 3 of the … Continue reading →

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Interview: DANDELION CHARM

Posted on June 26, 2018 by jason

Dandelion Charm combine prog, folk and rock influences into a blend of intricate harmonies, soaring melodies, superb musicianship and heartfelt lyrics. A mix of Fleetwood Mac meets Opeth and CSN meets Yes. Dandelion Charm started in 2015, the brainchild of John … Continue reading →

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Gig review: STONE FREE FESTIVAL – Day 2 – 02 Arena, London, 17 June 2018

Posted on June 25, 2018 by andynathan

Anderson, Rabin & Wakeman - STONE FREE FESTIVAL- DAY 2 - 02 Arena, London, 17 June 2018

If day one of Stone Free exhibited classic rock at its heaviest and loudest, the Sunday – at least in the main O2 Arena- had a more progressive and thoughtful bent to it. However the Orange Amps stage was still … Continue reading →