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Album review: ROBERT PLANT – Lullaby and…The Ceaseless Roar

Posted on September 26, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Robert Plant - Lullaby and...The Ceasless Roar

East West [Release date 08.09.14] Sometimes an album leaves your jaw dropped, with words incapable of doing it justice.  Such is Robert Plant’s latest offering. While Jimmy Page continues to yearn for days of yore, Plant continues to look for … Continue reading →

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Gig review: JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR – 02 Academy 2, Islington, London, 22 September 2014

Posted on September 25, 2014 by petefeenstra
JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR – 02 Academy 2, Islington, London, 22 September 2014

Joanne Shaw Taylor may be a consummate guitar playing rocking blues artist, but she constantly defies expectations with wide ranging material and a live show that always seeks to achieve more. Tonight’s ‘secret’, invite-only album launch of ‘The Dirty Truth’ … Continue reading →

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Album review: JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR – The Dirty Truth

Posted on September 24, 2014 by petefeenstra
JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR – The Dirty Truth

Axehouse Music [Release date 22.09.14] We live in such an age of instant gratification and downloads that you sometimes you have to pause and remind yourself just how quickly Joanne Shaw Taylor’s career has taken off since her debut album … Continue reading →

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Album review: DIE NO MORE – Elected Evil

Posted on September 23, 2014 by david.wilson
DIE NO MORE – Elected Evil

    Rocksector Records [Release date – 03.11.14] Die No More are a band that are causing a bit of a buzz at the moment. A lot of positive comments have been made and with the release of this, their … Continue reading →

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Album review: SHIFT – Lead, Judge & Jury

Posted on September 23, 2014 by david.wilson
SHIFT – Lead, Judge & Jury

Self Release  [Release date – out now] The amount of new music which comes through for review every week never ceases to amaze me, via download and CD an endless stream constantly pours in. It can be a bit of … Continue reading →

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Interview with TOM S ENGLUND & JOHAN NIEMANN (Evergrey) – 22 August 2014

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Yiannis
Evergrey

Less than a year ago, following another unwanted line-up change, Evergrey were on the brink of calling it a day. A few months later, Evergrey welcomed back in its ranks two of its most important old members and with their … Continue reading →

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Album review: BIG COUNTRY – Reissues

Posted on September 19, 2014 by andynathan
Big Country - Steeltown

Universal Music [Release dates 03.08.14 and 27.09.14] Stuart Adamson may have died too soon, but his Big Country legacy seems to be in safe hands, whether it be surviving members continuing to tour under the name and even making a … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DRAGONFORCE – The Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh, 17 September 2014

Posted on September 18, 2014 by david.wilson
DRAGONFORCE – The Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh, 17 September 2014

Dragonforce’s Frédéric Leclercq chats to GRTR!’s Dave Wilson before their gig in Edinburgh, the first night of their UK tour It may be a Wednesday night but Edinburgh is buzzing with anticipation as it is the eve of the Scottish … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: GASOLINE STARS, DUST BOWL JOKIES, THOMAS ZWIJSEN, DR.JOHN

Posted on September 18, 2014 by david.wilson
GASOLINE STARS – Good Looks, Bad Behaviour

GASOLINE STARS – Good Looks, Bad Behaviour Self Release Good Looks, Bad Behaviour is the debut full length album from Gasoline Stars who formed in 2012 in Sweden. Gasoline Stars are a fivesome although they have split with the drummer … Continue reading →

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Single & EP reviews: BERLIN BREAKS, BLACK ACES, JUSTIN LERNER, FLIGHT 49

Posted on September 18, 2014 by david.wilson

BERLIN BREAKS – Berlin Breaks EP Self Release   [Release date - Out now] Berlin Breaks are a brand new band from Salt lake City, Utah. According to their facebook page they were founded this year and, if so, it shows. … Continue reading →

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Gig review: RICHIE KOTZEN – 02 Academy, Islington, London, 16 September 2014

Posted on September 18, 2014 by petefeenstra
RICHIE KOTZEN – 02 Academy Islington, London, 16 September 2014

On Sunday 21 September at 19:00 GMT on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Pete Feenstra chats to Richie Kotzen as part of an hour-long special.  More information Richie Kotzen’s current European tour is to promote ‘The Essential Richie Kotzen’, a … Continue reading →

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News: RICHIE KOTZEN radio special and interview on Sunday 21 September

Posted on September 17, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Richie Kotzen

Sunday 21 September, 19:00 GMT Richie Kotzen recently played a London gig and Get Ready to ROCK! Features Editor and radio presenter Pete Feenstra caught up with him to chat about his career. Kotzen got his first record deal with … Continue reading →

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News: Cherry Red Records showcase on 21 September – win featured albums

Posted on September 17, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Cherry Red Records

Sunday 21 September, 21:00 GMT Tuesday 23 September, 16:00 and Thursday 25 September, 21:00 repeat Since 2012 Get Ready to ROCK! Radio have been showcasing the wide range of music from the Cherry Red group of labels, combining an hour-long … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DANNY BRYANT – The Borderline, London, 12 September 2014

Posted on September 16, 2014 by petefeenstra
DANNY BRYANT – The Borderline, London,12 September 2014

Danny Bryant’s career is on the up escalator. In an age of orchestrated hype, Danny is the real deal. His unstinting road work and solid recording career has given way to more carefully chosen gigs and better produced albums.  And … Continue reading →

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Album review: JOHN ILLSLEY – Testing The Water

Posted on September 12, 2014 by petefeenstra
John Illsley - Testing The Water

Pete Feenstra chats to John Illsley about his new album (25:38) John performs three tracks from the album for the ‘In Session’ series on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sunday 5 October, 21:00 Creek [Release date 16.06.14] John Illsley’s track … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ROGER CHAPMAN & THE SHORTLIST– Under The Bridge, London, 10 September 2014

Posted on September 12, 2014 by petefeenstra
ROGER CHAPMAN & THE SHORTLIST– Under The Bridge, London, 10 September 2014

It’s hard to remember a time when Roger Chapman looked happier than tonight. He seems positively relaxed and beaming in front of a twenty foot illuminated banner bearing his name, He compliments his band members and then extends his appreciation … Continue reading →

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News: EUPHORIA AUDIO play exclusive session for Get Ready to ROCK! on Sunday 14 September

Posted on September 11, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Euphoria Audio

In Session for GRTR! Sunday 14 September, 21:00 Tuesday 16 September, 16:00 repeat Thursday 18 September, 16:00 repeat Euphoria Audio are the latest band to play an exclusive acoustic session in the ‘In Session’ series for Get Ready to ROCK!  … Continue reading →

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Album review: MANNY CHARLTON – Sharp/Sharp Reloaded

Posted on September 11, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Manny Charlton - Sharp/Sharp Reloaded

(2-CD) Angel Air Records [Release date 01.09.14] Original Nazareth guitarist (and oft songwriter and producer) Manny was instrumental in Nazareth’s sound and success throughout the 70s and 80s. His bluesy guitar augmented McCafferty’s gravelly vocals perfectly. Since he left the … Continue reading →

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Album review: ACE FREHLEY – Space Invader

Posted on September 11, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Ace Frehley - Space Invader

Steamhammer/SPV [Release date 18.08.14] The former (and founder) Kiss guitarist’s (and occasional bassist) new album is long overdue and very welcome – it’s a complete blast and from the opening crash a solid breath of fresh air. Frehley’s fifth solo … Continue reading →

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Album Review : HALIWEL – From The Inside

Posted on September 10, 2014 by david.wilson

        Self Release  (Release date – out now) Haliwel are a fivesome from Madison, Wisconsin and From The Inside is their first, self-produced album. The band created everything themselves, art work, website, videos, etc. Haliwel play hard … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ROBERT PLANT – iTunes Festival, The Roundhouse, Camden, 8 September 2014

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Davoski

Over the last few years Plant seems to have assumed an eloquent elder statesman position within rock ‘n’ roll’s tiered galleries. The Robert Plant who fronted his Sensational Space Shifters tonight was a solidly assured, eclectically endowed, and mildly curious … Continue reading →

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Album review: GARY MOORE – Live At Bush Hall 2007

Posted on September 9, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Gary Moore - Live At Bush Hall 2007

Eagle Records [Release date 22.09.14] One of my big regrets in recent years is not quite managing to interview the great Gary Moore.  There was an opportunity when he toured in September 2009 but I wasn’t persistent and then he … Continue reading →

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Album review: THEORY OF A DEADMAN – Savages

Posted on September 9, 2014 by jason
THEORY OF A DEADMAN - Savages

Roadrunner Records [Released 29.07.14] Theory Of A Deadman (TOAD) return with a new album, certainly darker lyrically than the last couple of albums and they are working again with Howard Benson (My Chemical Romance/Halestorm/Black Stone Cherry). They are definitely a … Continue reading →

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Gig review: HIGHWAY TO HELL – Classic Grand, Glasgow, 7 September 2014

Posted on September 8, 2014 by david.wilson
HIGHWAY TO HELL – Classic Grand, Glasgow - 7 September 2014

I am sure that everyone is aware of the Hard Rock Hell franchise which includes the Hard Rock Hell festival, Hammerfest and Hard Rock Hell AOR/ Prog/ Blues weekends. On top of these events for the last five years Chic, … Continue reading →

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Gig review: MARTIN BARRE BAND – Lomax, Liverpool, 6 September 2014

Posted on September 7, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Martin Barre Band - Liverpool, 6 September 2014

On Sunday 28 September, on the eve of the release of ‘Order Of Play’, you can hear Martin Barre chatting about his favourite tracks.  In the second hour of a two-hour special, we’ll be playing some Martin Barre highlights: with … Continue reading →

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