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Album review: DR FEELGOOD – Greatest Hits

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Davoski

Grand Records [Release date 02.04.21] This compilation marks the 50th anniversary of Dr Feelgood, the Canvey Island rhythm and blues maestros originally led by the incendiary guitarist Wilko Johnson and gravel-voiced frontman/harmonica player Lee Brilleaux. The band was at its … Continue reading →

Album review: ROBIN MCAULEY – Standing On The Edge

Posted on April 20, 2021 by david.wilson

Frontiers [Release date 07.05.21] Robin McAuley has been very busy of late. Following on from his return stint with Michael Schenker he then went on to front the Black Swan project, joining Jeff Pilson and Reb Beach, who released the excellent ‘Shake The World’ … Continue reading →

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Album review: BLACK SPIDERS – Black Spiders

Posted on April 20, 2021 by david.wilson

Cargo Records [Release date 26.03.21] Get those middle fingers raised and hail the return of the mighty Black Spiders! The band are back with most of the original line up in place and they are rocking as hard as ever. … Continue reading →

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Album review: TRENTE – Aveugle & Sourd

Posted on April 20, 2021 by brianmc

Bad Reputation [Release date 02.04.21] Bringing new meaning to the saying “Les Trente Glorieuses”, unmistakeably French rock band, Trente, treat us to a reductive fusion of pop and rock, with Aveugle & Sourd (blind and deaf). Stating the obvious perhaps, … Continue reading →

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Album review: FLESH & BLOOD – Blues For Daze (remaster w/ 2 bonus)

Posted on April 19, 2021 by brianmc

Bad Reputation France [Release date 05.03.21] Something of a Melodic Rock Supergroup, Flesh & Blood was put together in the early nineties by Touch/Drive She Said’s talented songwriter and producer, Mark Mangold. Tyketto’s Danny Vaughn and Al (TSO/Savatage) Pitrelli were … Continue reading →

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Album review: ED COSENS – Fortunes Favour

Posted on April 18, 2021 by jason

Distiller Records [Release date 09.04.21] Ed Cosens is the guitarist and one of the main songwriters in the Reverend and the Makers (one of the band’s former members Dave Sanderson appears on this album), a band who have been around … Continue reading →

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Album review: STINGRAY (Remaster with bonus track)

Posted on April 18, 2021 by brianmc

Bad Reputation France [Release date 05.03.21] Enterprising French label, Bad Reputation, has been bringing some excellent new material to our attention recently. But for now we’ll focus on some classic blasts from the past, beginning with criminally overlooked South African … Continue reading →

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Album review: TEMPLE BALLS – Pyromide

Posted on April 16, 2021 by brianmc

Frontiers [Release date 16.03.21] Despite the diabolically bad band name, Temple Balls’ popularity and reputation continue to grow. Produced by Jonah (HEAT) Tee, Pyromide is their third album. Their high energy melodic rock songs have a bright, brash ebullience. But … Continue reading →

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Album review: VARIOUS – Riding The Rock Machine

Posted on April 16, 2021 by brianmc

Grapefruit/Cherry Red [Release date 23.03.21] Riding The Rock Machine is a supremely enjoyable, 60 track slice of cultural history. The UK’s pop and rock legacy should be considered a National Treasure, to be protected and promoted. Grapefruit/ Cherry Red are … Continue reading →

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Album review: SWEET OBLIVION (feat Geoff Tate) – Relentless

Posted on April 13, 2021 by brianmc

Frontiers Music [Release date 09.03.21] Another Italian job. The Sweet Oblivion (feat Geoff Tate) debut was co-written by Tate and DGM guitarist/producer, Simone Mularoni. Relentless is the follow up, and it’s been been co-written and produced by another multi-talented Italian … Continue reading →

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Album review: GILBY CLARKE – The Gospel Truth

Posted on April 12, 2021 by jason

Golden Robot Records [Release date 23.04.21] Later this month Gilby Clarke releases his fifth studio album “The Gospel Truth”, his first new solo album since 2001’s “Swag” and it is a welcome return. He has kept himself busy since leaving … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE TREATMENT – Waiting for Good Luck

Posted on April 11, 2021 by jason

Frontier Records [Release date 09.04.21] “Waiting For Good Luck” is the fifth album from well-established British rockers, The Treatment and I have to say I think this is their best to date. This is simply a classic rock album with … Continue reading →

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EP review: KISS KISS BANG – Hungry, High & Seeing Things

Posted on April 10, 2021 by jason

Bandcamp [Release date 26.03.21] Hailing from Bowling Green, Kentucky Kiss Kiss Bang comprises of Trevor Smith (vocals, guitars, synth, percussion), Clayton Crowder (guitars, slide guitars, vocals, percussion) and Andrew Hopper (bass, vocals, percussion) who were joined by drummer Taylor Sanders … Continue reading →

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Album review: AMY SPEACE & THE ORPHAN BRIGADE – There Used To Be Horses Here

Posted on April 10, 2021 by jason

Proper Records [Release date 30.04.21] This is a very personal album from Amy Speace as she looks back on a twelve-month span between her son’s first birthday and the loss of her father. The album’s lyrical themes cover childhood memories, … Continue reading →

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Album review: MARY STOKES BAND featuring SARAH MICHELLE – Comin’ Home

Posted on April 10, 2021 by petefeenstra

Self release [Release date 03.12.20] Mary Stokes Band’s ‘Comin’ Home’ is for the most part a live off the floor ‘warts and all’ album culled from 2 rehearsals with a couple of additional studio cuts. Mary Stokes is an enduring … Continue reading →

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Album review: MASON HILL – Against The Wall

Posted on April 10, 2021 by jason

7Hz Porductions [Release date 05.03.21] Mason Hill have had a proper rock ‘n’ roll rollercoaster ride to get to this point of releasing their debut album, some six years after first forming. They signed to a label, left said label, … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE PALACE GUARD – All Night Long: An Anthology 1965-1966

Posted on April 9, 2021 by jason

Omnivore Recordings [Release date 21.5.21] Garage rockers The Palace Guard may not have enjoyed the success of fellow Hawthorne natives The Beach Boys, but their entire recorded repertoire is now celebrated with this superbly remastered and restored compilation. They released … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE L.A. MAYBE – Dirty Damn Tricks

Posted on April 9, 2021 by jason

Facebook [Release date 26.03.21] The L.A Maybe are a 6-piece band that originate in the Carolinas. They are a band that take inspiration from just about everything and everywhere, but I’m gonna go with Guns n Roses, AC/DC, The Black … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE GHOST OF LEMORA – Love Can Be Murder

Posted on April 7, 2021 by jason

Resurrection Records [Release date 12.02.21] Originally formed in London in 2001, The Ghost of Lemora have released two studio albums and a couple of EPs. This new album has been in the works for a number of years being delayed … Continue reading →

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News: Albums of the Month (January 2021 – March 2021)

Posted on April 5, 2021 by GRTR! HQ

Albums of the Month (January-March 2021)

THUNDER All the Right Noises (BMG) Thunder fans will love this album as it touches all the band’s key strengths – memorable songs, party rockers, ballads, lyrics to make you think and above all, well-crafted hard rock tunes. An Album … Continue reading →

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EP review: CAPTAIN NAYSAYER

Posted on April 5, 2021 by jason

Website [Release date 13.02.21] Captain Naysayer, a Belgian rock n roll band, which started in their words, as a wet dream of Daan and Evert from rockband The DeVilles. Looking for other musicians to share in an adventure of 70’s … Continue reading →

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Album review: EL COLOSSO – Forgotten Ancestors

Posted on April 5, 2021 by jason

Bandcamp [Release date 17.12.20] This independent release containing 7 tracks is the follow up to El Colosso’s debut Album, ‘Pathways’, which was released in 2017. El Colosso are a Melbourne based heavy rock band, comprising Benny James Pertzel (Dirty York … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE DUST CODA – Mojo Skyline

Posted on April 5, 2021 by jason

Earache Records [Release date 26.03.21] The Dust Coda’s latest album Mojo Skyline was recorded at Modern World Studios with the multi-platinum, award-winning producer Clint Murphy (Manic Street Preachers, Thunder, Devilskin), following on from their self-titled debut in 2017. The album … Continue reading →

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Album review: BLAZE BAYLEY – War Within Me

Posted on April 5, 2021 by jason

Blaze Bayley Recording [Release date 09.04.21] If you like your rock of the metal variety you are in for a treat – this is a blistering, classic metal album in the making. The guitar work is simply put superb – … Continue reading →

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Album review: SERENADE THE STARS – Astronomy

Posted on April 4, 2021 by jason

Facebook Serenade the Stars are a Buckinghamshire based band consisting of vocalists Matthew Harman and Coral Smith, guitarist Damian Carruthers (who is also the band’s main songwriter), bassist James Wrigley and drummer James Burton. They formed back in 2017 and … Continue reading →