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The Top 10 album chart is published each week via our radio Facebook page and announced every Sunday on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio (Assume The Position, 22:00 GMT). Compiled by Jason Ritchie.
New competition starts 1 November
Win 35th Anniversary edition of Motley Crue classic ‘Dr.Feelgood’ (vinyl or CD) featuring bonus tracks and memorabilia!
Tori Amos releases a new live album, ‘Diving Deep Live’, via Decca on December 6.
Bonfire release their new album, ‘Higher Ground’, through Frontiers on January 24. They released the single ‘I Died For Tonight’ last month.
Buckherry are in Nashville with producer Marti Frederiksen to begin recording the band’s eleventh album.
Burning Witches release a new single ‘The Spell of the Skull’ through Napalm Records on December 10.
Crematory release their new album ‘Destination‘ on May 2 on their new label ROAR.
Doves release their new album ‘Constellations For The Lonely’ on February 14 via EMI North. ‘Renegade’ has been released as the lead single.
Jean-Michel Jarre will release a newly remastered version of his 1984 album ‘Zoolook’ on vinyl through Sony Music on January 10. It will be preceded by a digital version of the album on November 8.
Kid Kapachi have released a new single ‘Newsnight’ from a digital deluxe version of their latest album ‘There Goes The Neighbourhood’ - which includes four new songs – out now on Spinefarm.
King Diamond are aiming to release their new album by the end of 2025.
Limp Bizkit are currently in the studio recording a new album.
Erja Lyytinen (pictured) releases her new, as yet untitled album, on March 28 followed by a UK tour in April.
Majestica release their latest album ‘Power Train’ on February 7 on Nuclear Blast. The title track has been released as the first single.
Milton Hide are working on their new album, ‘Bungaroosh’, for release in spring next year.
Mogwai release their latest album ‘The Bad Fire’ through Rock Action on January 24.
Bill Nelson has announced that he will release an instrumental guitar album, ‘Studio Cadet’, through his own Sonoluxe label on December 6.
Iggy Pop releases ‘Live At Montreux Jazz Festival 2023′ as a Blu-ray and CD digipak, double LP and digitally on January 24 via earMUSIC.
Queensryche aim to enter the studio in 2025 to record their next album.
Raging Speedhorn have signed with Spinefarm and have released a new single ‘Nightwolf’.
Tarja releases ‘Rocking Heels: Live at Hellfest’ on December 6 via earMUSIC.
Geoff Tate has revealed he is working on ‘Operation Mindchrime III’.
Thin Lizzy release ‘Acoustic Sessions’, their first new release in over four decades. The album reimagines beloved songs, where the original vocals from Phil Lynott are paired with brand-new guitar parts from founding member Eric Bell. The album is released on January 24 via Decca.
Newly announced UK tours (2025 unless stated):
Deftones + Weezer (Crystal Palace Bowl, Jun 13), Godsmack + P.O.D. + Drowning Pool (Apr 7 Hammersmith Apollo), Graham Gouldman (Mar), Inhaler (Feb), Lordi (Apr), Erja Lyytinen (Apr), O.R.k. (May), Iggy Pop (May, Jun), Maddy Prior and The Carnival Band (Dec 2024, farewell tour), Raging Speedhorn (Mar), Darius Rucker (Sep, Oct), Sons of Liberty (Mar, Apr), Stiff Little Fingers (Mar),
Upcoming (Gigs – UK)
Newly announced US & European tours (2025 unless stated):
Alice Copper (US), Fontaines DC (US), Billy Gibbons and the BFGs (US), Godsmack + P.O.D. + Drowning Pool (EU), Gotthard + Y&T (EU), Killswitch Engage (US), Slipknot (EU), Testament (AU), ZZ Top (US),
Upcoming (USA/ROW)
BEAT – Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, Tony Levin and Danny Carey - have announced plans to present a global livestream titled “LIVE FROM LOS ANGELES” on November 10 at 8PM Pacific time.
Elles Bailey will support Rag ‘n’ Bone Man on his UK dates next summer.
Postponed/cancelled gigs & tours
Jon Olivia has announced he has been diagnosed with MS and Meniere’s disease and won’t be appearing with Savatage on their forthcoming dates.
Rufus Publications publish ‘Diamond Head The Illustrated History’ in March 2025.
Coldplay have broken the attendance record at Melbourne’s Marvel stadium with 227k attending over four shows. They beat the previous record held by AC/DC.
Music streaming service Tidal has announced it is laying off a quarter of its current workforce.
Drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander has quit Primus, whom he joined back in 1989.
Paul Morrissey, filmmaker, Andy Warhol collaborator and Velvet Underground manager.
Producer, musician, songwriter and soundtrack composer Quincy Jones.
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A quarterly feature highlighting album releases rated highly by the GRTR! review team and worthy of your investigation
KALANDRA A Frame Of Mind (By Norse Music)
Turn on the heat, settle down with your favourite tipple, and let ‘A Frame Of Mind’ wash over you as you contemplate cooler days ahead. The perfect antidote. ****1/2
Review by David Randall
LAZARUS HEIGHTS Papillon (indie)
It’s a poised, well crafted album with successful ambitions of grandeur and is everything you want from a melodic rock band with a charismatic front man. *****
Review by Pete Feenstra
AUSTIN GOLD Ain’t No Saint (TMR Rock)
The band deserve a real breakthrough with this album . Ones to watch out for, again. ****
Review by David Randall
BRAVE RIVAL Fight Or Flight (indie)
With the wheel already invented, it is particularly hard to be original in the classic and blues rock field. It is therefore a rare treat to come across something as refreshing and imaginative as this masterpiece of an album. *****
Review by Andy Nathan
JON ANDERSON AND THE BAND GEEKS – True (Frontiers)
Just like he did with Yes, Anderson often sounds absorbed in his own intricate reverie. The lyrical spirituality of tracks like ‘Build Me An Ocean’ and the 16 minute ‘Once Upon A Dream’ – a new classic – could only have been created by one man. ****1/2
Review by Brian McGowan
SCARLET REBELS Where The Colours Meet (Earache Records)
Scarlet Rebels are definitely on the ascendancy and this album really showcases that. *****
Review by Karen Clayton
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We feature two bands listed in recent years “Breakthrough Act” category in our “Best of” the year poll, selected by the GRTR! reviewers.
STAR CIRCUS Turn The Tide
Star Circus is a London- based new wave of classic rock band led by frontman Dave Winkler and bassist Sophie Aurélia Young. Known for their live shows and anthemic choruses, the band blends classic rock influences with a modern edge. The band has been gaining momentum with their unique blend of rock influences, drawing comparisons to the likes of Thin Lizzy, Bon Jovi and Thunder.
After a few years serving as a touring guitarist for acts such as Bow Wow Wow and Ryan Hamilton, Star Circus was formed in 2019 by frontman Dave, whose songwriting and showmanship caught the attention of radio legend Tony Wilson. The pair worked together with a selection of friends and guest musicians to create the debut album ‘Separate Sides’, which came out in December 2022 to an overwhelmingly positive critical response.
Following the album release, the band has embarked on several UK tours supporting a host of international acts such as Spread Eagle, Midnite City, Kickin’ Valentina and Tygers of Pan Tang, along with a Saturday night headline show at the legendary Camden Underworld. Star Circus has now become a collaborative band-project with Dave and Sophie at the creative core.
The band are currently working towards releasing their sophomore album in early 2025. Lead single ‘Chained To You’ was released in July 2024. Their latest offering, ‘Turn The Tide’ further showcases the band’s evolution both musically and thematically. This powerful and epic anthem sends a message of optimism and unity, encouraging listeners to come together and make positive changes in the world. The track also features guest blues-rock guitarist Santiago Periotti, who will also feature in the epic music video.
JULIET’S NOT DEAD Open Fire
Open Fire is taken from the new album, This World Is Ours. Of the upcoming album, Juliet’s Not Dead frontman Stevie Stoker says: “I love this album, not only do I think it’s the best music we’ve ever written, but it was also the most enjoyable writing and recording process I’ve ever been a part of.”
Their second full-length album is released 7 February 2025 via TMR Rock Records.
November
Fri 01 – The Patriot, Crumlin
Sat 09 – The Sea Angling Club, Stornoway
Sun 17 – Cart & Horses, London
Fri 22 – Corporation, Sheffield
Sun 24 – Audio, Glasgow
Sat 30 – Riverside, Newcastle
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