Yearly Archives: 2014

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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Album review: ENCHANT – The Great Divide

Posted on September 18, 2014 by jason
Enchant - The Great Divide

Inside Out www.insideout.de [Released 29.09.14] It has been eleven years since the band’s last album ‘Tug Of War’ and it looked as though that would be the band’s swansong, especially with vocalist Ted Leonard joining Spock’s Beard. But a new … 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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Album review: JADED HEART – Fight The System

Posted on September 17, 2014 by jason

Fast Ball [Released 26.09.14] Jaded Heart deserve a medal for soldiering on over twenty years despite numerous line-up and record label changes. This album sees the recording debut of drummer Bodo Stricker, who replaces co-founding member Axel Kruse (although he … 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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Quick plays: EMERGENCY GATE, LANEY’S LEGION, MARTINA EDOFF, STARDUST CIRCUS

Posted on September 15, 2014 by jason
Laney

EMERGENCY GATE – Infected Fastball www.emergencygate.com [Released 09.09.14] Melodic death metal is not a genre I normally delve into and in the interests of trying something in this genre I have given Emergency Gate’s sixth album a listen (they have … Continue reading →

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Gig review: JEFF LYNNE’S ELO – Hyde Park, London, 14 September 2014

Posted on September 14, 2014 by jason

A crowd of 50,000 in Hyde Park eagerly anticipating the first full live show from Jeff Lynne (billed as Jeff Lynne’s ELO) since 1986 in the UK and the last full live shows were a couple of US TV concert … Continue reading →

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Album review: QUEEN – Live At The Rainbow ‘74

Posted on September 13, 2014 by jason
Queen - Live At The Rainbow

Virgin/EMI [Released 09.09.14] Previously unreleased two live concerts from March and November 1974 recorded at the legendary Rainbow venue in London. These are available in numerous formats, from the single CD (of the November gig reviewed here) through to an … 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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Album review: THE PINEAPPLE THIEF – Magnolia

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Yiannis
The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia

KScope – [Release date 15.9.14] Bruce Soord must have felt both pretty chuffed and stressed in equal measure the moment he realised the success achieved by The Pineapple Thief’s 2012 opus “All The Wars” – pleased because this album was … 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: MICK UNDERWOOD’S GLORY ROAD – Sunbury Cricket Club, 5 September 2014

Posted on September 10, 2014 by jason

Second time seeing Mick Undewood’s band who play mainly Gillan tunes, with a couple of songs from Quatermass, his earlier band. Arriving at the cricket club to find the car park packed I thought maybe Mr Gillan himself was performing! … 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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Album review: EVERGREY – Hymns For The Broken

Posted on September 9, 2014 by jason
Evergrey - Hymns For The Broken

www.afm.de AFM Records [Released 26.09.14] First off fans of the band should be glad main man Tom S. Englund kept the band going as at one point he had seriously considered calling time on the band. However having two returning … Continue reading →

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Album review: THESE REIGNING DAYS – Opera Of Love

Posted on September 8, 2014 by jason
These Reigning Days - Opera Of Love

Ecco Recordings [Released 22.09.14] Devon based band These Reigning Days release their debut and they have been busy playing live at Glastonbury, Hop Farm and Milan’s San Siro stadium. The band consist of Dan Steer (vocals/guitar/synths), Joe Sansome (drums/percussion) and … Continue reading →

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Single & EP reviews: PICTUREHOUSE, BLINK

Posted on September 8, 2014 by jason

PICTUREHOUSE – Some Night She Will Be Mine Cherry Red Records [Released 29.09.14] PictureHouse release another single of their rather good comeback album ‘Evolution’. They have already released two singles off the album, ‘Rules of Science’ (which garnered airplay on … 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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