JORN – Symphonic

Frontiers (Released 21st January)

Jorn Lande is back with a new album, albeit it the songs you will have heard before but this time he has added a full orchestra and different musical arrangements. There is one unreleased song his cover of the Dio classic ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll Children’ which strangely enough is the weakest link on the album.

Listening to Masterplan’s ‘Time To Be King’ or ‘I Came To Rock’ and you get an idea of what Kamelot would sound like with Jorn at the mic stand. Both are glorious symphonic metal beasts and Jorn sings up a storm. The gentler songs ‘The World I See’ and ‘Behind The Clown’ bring to mind West End/Broadway songs with their big production values. Now there’s an idea ‘Jorn – The Musical’ :)

Lasse Jensen is responsible for the string and orchestral arrangements, and along with Jorn’s vocals, is the star of the show. Oh and make sure you listen to Black Sabbath’s ‘The Mob Rules’, this takes Sabbath’s music into a whole new dimension.

After the so so reception to his last studio album Jorn has come back with a powerful album and lets hope this spurs him onto a classic solo album like us fans know he is capable of. Until then grab this as it really is a special treat for fans.

****

Jason Ritchie

Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK

Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions,

Check out radio stream repeat on Tuesday 8th (16:00 GMT) and Thursday 10th April (21:00 GMT)
Next Session: Sunday 4 May

Check out videos here: https://www.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio

David Randall presents a weekly show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sundays at 22:00 GMT, repeated on Mondays and Fridays), when he invites listeners to ‘Assume The Position’. The show signposts forthcoming gigs and tours and latest additions at getreadytorock.com. First broadcast on 2 March 2025.

UK Blues Broadcaster of the Year (2020 and 2021 Finalist) Pete Feenstra presents his weekly Rock & Blues Show on Tuesday at 19:00 GMT as part of a five hour blues rock marathon “Tuesday is Bluesday at GRTR!”. The show is repeated on Wednesdays at 22:00, Fridays at 20:00). This show was first broadcast on 4 March 2025

How to Listen Live?

Click the programming image at the top of the page (top right of page if using desktop)

Get Ready to ROCK! Radio is also in iTunes under Internet Radio/Classic Rock
Listen in via the Tunein app and search for “Get Ready to ROCK!” and save as favourite.

More information and links at our radio website where you can listen live or listen again to shows via the presenter pages: getreadytorockradio.com

Power Plays w/c 7 April 2025

SEVEN BLOOD To The Unknown (indie)
FROM FALL TO SPRING Incomplete (Arising Empire)
POP EVIL Side Effects (MNRK Heavy)
ERJA LYYTINEN Abyss (Tuohi Records)
SKY VALLEY MISTRESS Too Many Ghosts (New Heavy Sounds)
RED GIANT Free Me (indie)

Featured Albums w/c 7 April 2025

09:00-12:00 The Best of 2003 – 2024 (Melodic Rock)
12:00-13:00 The Best of 2003 – 2024 (Melodic Hard Rock)
14:00-16:00 The Best of 2003 – 2024 (Singer Songwriter)

Our occasional Newsletter signposts latest additions to the website(s). We also include a selection of recent top albums, based on GRTR! reviewer ratings. The newsletter is sent out a few times a year.

If you’d like to register to receive this occasional mailing please complete the form:

If using a smartphone/tablet please tap here or re-orientate your device

(Note that this registration is separate from site registration which allows you to leave comments and receive daily emails about new content. If you wish to register for this – in addition or separately – please click or tap here – for more information – the form is at the foot of each page. Please read our privacy policy when opting-in to receive emails.