Yearly Archives: 2014

Album review: THE RISING – Coming Home

Posted on August 8, 2014 by jason

Renegade Maverick Records [Release date 25.08.14] Debut album from this three piece Belfast band who were originally called EXIT and featured in the likes of Kerrang! Now they have reinvented their sound and changed names (based on a Bruce Springsteen … Continue reading →

Album review: STEVE HILLAGE – Rainbow 1977

Posted on August 8, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Gonzo Multimedia [Release date 23.06.14] Those of a certain age may remember Steve Hillage more for his range of woolly hats than his music. That’s a little bit cruel, but his headgear may have overshadowed sometimes patchy and meandering albums. … Continue reading →

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Album review: HOYT BINDER – Prayrie Go Round

Posted on August 8, 2014 by petefeenstra

Self release [06.11.13] From the opening sustained and hypnotic note of ‘This Is Why’ to the extended violin work out on the closing title track, ‘Prayrie Go Round’ is an adventurous musical journey that meanders its way through multi genres … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE D PROJECT – Making Sense

Posted on August 7, 2014 by alanjones

Universal Music Canada – Release Date: 10 June 2014 Three years ago, when reviewing The D Project’s previous album ‘Big Face’ (qv) – I suggested that, along with Mystery, Stephane Desbiens and his bandmates were carrying the torch for French … Continue reading →

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Album review: DAVID MIGDEN & THE TWISTED ROOTS – Animal & Man

Posted on August 7, 2014 by petefeenstra

Blues Boulevard [Released 10.10.14] On ‘Hunters Moon’, David Migden sings: “I walk the hills on my own, I’ve hunted down all that is flesh and bone, An arrow and a bow, I have a knife in my hand, I carved a … Continue reading →

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Album review: PHILIP SAYCE – Influence

Posted on August 7, 2014 by petefeenstra

Provogue [Release date 25.08.14] ‘Influence’ is a curious but enjoyable album that finds guitar slinger Philip Sayce in tandem with busy producer Dave Cobb searching out different musical directions. By busy, I mean Cobb is an in demand producer (Rival … Continue reading →

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Gig review: BLACK STAR RIDERS – Tivoli, Buckley, 6 August 2014

Posted on August 7, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Do you dream? Red spotlights bathe a small stage, dry ice drifts into an audience who dream of the 1970s. Scott Gorham, backstage, dreams of glory days and friendships lost. Close your eyes, breathe deeply, and relax … the boys … Continue reading →

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Gig review: BOSTON, CHEAP TRICK – Sandia Casino Amphitheatre, Albuquerque, New Mexico USA, 22 July 2014

Posted on August 6, 2014 by andynathan

In Boston’s own words ‘it’s been such a long time’ for UK fans who would need to be 50 or over to have seen their last shows here in 1979. To catch the legendary band whose self-titled 1976 monster arguably … Continue reading →

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Album review: IRON KNIGHTS – Iron Knights

Posted on August 6, 2014 by david.wilson

Metalbox Recordings (Release date – Out now) If you look at Iron Knights’ Facebook page it states ‘ Iron Knights are a heavy metal band – nothing to sidetrack you from the music’ and listening to this self-titled debut I … Continue reading →

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DVD review: ZZ TOP – Live At Montreux 2013

Posted on August 6, 2014 by david.wilson

Eagle Vision [Release date – out now] ZZ Top are proof, if proof was needed, that old rockers never die they just grow bigger beards: hell, these days even Frank Beard has a beard! The Texas trio also show that … Continue reading →

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Album review: DRAGONFORCE – Maximum Overload

Posted on August 6, 2014 by david.wilson

earMUSIC [Release date – 15.08.14] Dragonforce are a band with the ability to split opinions within rock and metal fans. Some are amazed by their technical abilities and breakneck playing whilst others find the band a bit of a joke … Continue reading →

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Album review: RICH ROBINSON – The Ceaseless Sight

Posted on August 6, 2014 by petefeenstra

The End [Release date 03.06.14] Rich Robinson’s ‘The Ceaseless Sight’ gently washes over you, invites you to immerse yourself in its deep textures and lyrical reflection, leaving you with a gentle uplifting feeling of having shared Rich’s heartfelt feelings and … Continue reading →

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Album review: SHAMAN’S HARVEST – Smokin’ Hearts & Broken Guns

Posted on August 6, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Mascot [Release date 15.09.14] If you had a secret liking for ‘Hero’ the Chad Kroeger song that featured Saliva’s Josey Scott in the original re-boot Spiderman movie, you will like Shaman’s Harvest. The band had some U.S. success with their … Continue reading →

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Gig review: MOONDANCE JAM – Walker, Minnesota, 17-19 July 2014

Posted on August 5, 2014 by andynathan

There cannot be many places that match the ambience of Moondance Jam as a rock festival, set in beautiful countryside of woods and lakes in northern Minnesota and with the friendliest atmosphere that can be imagined. Surely the Mid-West of … Continue reading →

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Album review: PERVY PERKIN – Ink

Posted on August 5, 2014 by alanjones

Rock CD Records – Release Date: March 2014 OK, settle down at the back of the class – we’ve all had a dodgy teacher called Pervy Perkin at one time or another during our schooldays haven’t we? So why, given … Continue reading →

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Album review: EUPHORIA AUDIO

Posted on August 4, 2014 by jason

www.euphoria-audio.com [Released 08.09.14] Euphoria Audio hail from Wakefield in Yorkshire although listening to their debut album you’d be mistaken for thinking they were a US band used to playing arenas. This is in part no doubt due to having producer … Continue reading →

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News: Get Ready to ROCK! Radio – August 2014 highlights

Posted on August 3, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

August 2014 Highlights More information at the dedicated website Check back here as we add new features throughout the month. All times, BST (GMT+1) Photo: Mark Hughes/MHP Tuesdays 19:00 Pete Feenstra Rock & Blues Pete signposts upcoming and established artists … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: DEADAUDIOSAINTS, SYREN CITY, APHERIUM

Posted on August 1, 2014 by david.wilson

DEADAUDIOSAINTS The Purge EP Self Release [Release date 01.09.14] DeadAudioSaints are a brand new band from Yorkshire who formed in 2013. They consist of two brothers, Danny and Corey Jones and Tyla-Joe Connett, they use a floating live drummer for … Continue reading →

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Album review: OVERKILL – White Devil Armory

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Yiannis

Nuclear Blast – Out Now. Few bands have a work ethic and determination that is even remotely comparable to that of the New Jersey based Thrash/Speed Metal outfit Overkill. Even during the mid 90s, the time when Grunge’s dominance led … Continue reading →

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Album review: SEPTICFLESH – Titan

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Yiannis

Season Of Mist – Out Now. When the members of the Symphonic Death Metal outfit Septicflesh (originally Septic Flesh) decided to call it a day back in 2003, there were quite a few of their fans, myself included, who truly … Continue reading →

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Interview with MICHAEL BASTHOL DAHL (Artillery) – 20 July 2014

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Yiannis

Of the Thrash Metal bands that made their appearance in the early 80s, the one perhaps less deserving of the total lack of support provided by the music industry were the Danish quintet Artillery. Following a few well-documented break-ups and … Continue reading →

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Interview: 10Q’s with NEOPERA (Nina Jiers)

Posted on July 31, 2014 by jason

Neopera have just released their rather fine debut album ‘Destined Ways’ on earMusic. The band were founded in 2010 by DARK AGE lead guitarist Jörn Schubert, who was joined by GAMMA RAY bass player Dirk Schlächter, Mikis Trimborn (SYNDEMIC) on … Continue reading →

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DVD review: LIVE AT WACKEN 2013 – 24 Years Louder Than Hell

Posted on July 30, 2014 by david.wilson

UDR [Release date 04.08.14] For the last 24 years a small village in Northern Germany has become the centre of the heavy metal universe for one weekend of drunken antics, sloppy mud and loud music. Welcome to Wacken Open Air! … Continue reading →

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Album review: OTIS GIBBS – Souvenirs of A Misspent Youth

Posted on July 30, 2014 by petefeenstra

Wanamaker Recording Company [Release date 17.02.14] Otis Gibbs is a socio-politico story teller who infuses his blue collar characters with enough real urban grit for you to care about their trials and tribulations. He’s also recalls autobiographical stories and his … Continue reading →

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Album review: MAN – All’s Well That Ends Well

Posted on July 30, 2014 by petefeenstra

Esoteric [Release date 17.02.14] Man’s ‘All’s Well That Ends Well’ is a splendid reminder that there was still some great music being made just before punk hit the rock scene like an unexpected sledgehammer. This album was supposed to be … Continue reading →