Yearly Archives: 2015

Gig review: RAMBLIN’ MAN FESTIVAL Day 2 – Mote Park, Maidstone, 26 July 2015

Posted on August 9, 2015 by david.wilson
Marillion - RAMBLIN

Photo by Paul Rodgers With a weather forecast that had Noah on standby, hammer in hand, our intrepid trio of Andy Nathan, Yiannis Stefanis and Paul Rodgers returned to Mote Park for day two of the Ramblin’ Man Festival and … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE TUBES – Club Academy, Manchester, 8 August 2015

Posted on August 9, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
THE TUBES - Club Academy, Manchester, 8 August 2015

I really hope The Tubes don’t leave it another decade before their next UK tour.  I mean the 50th anniversary will be in 2025 and their oldest member will be nearly 80.  The band have always had a soft spot … Continue reading →

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Album review: ZOE SCHWARZ & BLUE COMMOTION – I’ll Be Your’s Tonight

Posted on August 8, 2015 by petefeenstra

        33 Records [Release date 01.06.15] With 3 studio albums under their belt and a busy gig sheet, Zoe Schwarz & Blue Commotion have established themselves as a sophisticated blues band with their own unique selling point. … Continue reading →

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Gig review: SOS FESTIVAL – Radcliffe Civic, Manchester, 17-19 July 2015

Posted on August 8, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
SOS FESTIVAL - Radcliffe Civic, Manchester, 17-19 July 2015

It’s that time of year when the Civic Hall, Radcliffe gets its roof well and truly raised as the hordes of rockers and metal-heads gather for the annual SOS festival. Organized by Rocksector Records it showcases not only their own … Continue reading →

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Gig review: STEELHOUSE FESTIVAL Day 2 – Ebbw Vale, South Wales, 26 July 2015

Posted on August 7, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
Dee Snider - STEELHOUSE FESTIVAL Day 2 - Ebbw Vale, South Wales, 26 July 2015

Photo: Simon Dunkerley What a difference twelve hours can make, from beautiful blue skies to masses of mud, the lovely Welsh rain has made an appearance but, no matter, the show goes on. Skam had the unenviable task of starting … Continue reading →

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Album review: RIVERS OF NIHIL – Monarchy

Posted on August 7, 2015 by jason
RIVERS OF NIHIL - Monarchy

Metal Blade [Release date 21.08.15] When a band records a first album that is so amazing, you wonder if that band will be able to follow it up and come even close to its greatness. Look at a band like … Continue reading →

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Album review: CATTLE DECAPITATION – The Anthropocene Extinction

Posted on August 7, 2015 by jason
CATTLE DECAPITATION - The Anthropocene Extinction

Metal Blade [Release date 07.08.15] I love Cattle Decapitation. From the moment I heard the name I knew I had to check them out. I was not disappointed when I did. Lucky enough I was already getting more and more … Continue reading →

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Album review: KILLER KHAN – Kill Devil Hills

Posted on August 7, 2015 by jason
KILLER KHAN - Kill Devil Hills

My writing has given me so much satisfaction in my life.  Not necessarily the writing itself, but certainly most of the events leading up to it, and some aspects that have remained with me forever. I have seen some amazing … Continue reading →

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Gig review: STEELHOUSE FESTIVAL Day 1 – Ebbw Vale, South Wales, 25 July 2015

Posted on August 7, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
STEELHOUSE FESTIVAL Day 1 - Ebbw Vale, S.Wales, 25 July 2015

Steelhouse is celebrating its fifth anniversary and I am proud to say I was there at the inaugral event on a cold and rainy windswept mountain … not a lot has changed weatherwise since then. In fairness to the Steelhouse … Continue reading →

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Album review: STONE THE CROWS – Stone The Crows/Ode To John Law (reissues)

Posted on August 7, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
Stone The Crows/Ode To John Law

This is an exclusive extract from a longer interview with Maggie Bell which is featured in an artist special broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sunday 23 August  (5:00).  This is now available via Mixcloud (see above) Part 2 … Continue reading →

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Gig review: RAMBLIN’ MAN FESTIVAL Day 1 – Mote Park, Maidstone, 25 July 2015

Posted on August 6, 2015 by david.wilson
Scorpions - Ramblin

Photo: Paul Rodgers Another summer and yet another new festival joins the ranks of the many. This one however had the classic rock fraternity foaming at the mouth with a line up which comprised some of the biggest names in … Continue reading →

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Album review: OZONE – Self Defence

Posted on August 6, 2015 by jason
OZONE - Self Defence

Escape Music [Release date 25.09.15] This album is a little bit special as it sees two of the UK’s premier rock vocalists team up, namely FM’s Steve Overland and Chris Ousey, currently fronting Snakecharmer and Heartland, plus he fronted Virgina … Continue reading →

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Gig review: HENRY’S FUNERAL SHOE, LA BASTARD, GRYS GRYS – Relache Festival, Bordeaux, 5 Aug 2015

Posted on August 6, 2015 by petefeenstra
Henry

There’s nothing quite like standing in the middle of a big French festival crowd while Welsh duo Henry’s Funeral Shoe light the fuse with an incendiary show that transforms a sense of anticipation into the second coming. Sandwiched between the … Continue reading →

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News: THE FACES, UDO, SUPERTRAMP– Thursday 6th August 2015

Posted on August 6, 2015 by jason

The Faces have announced a one-off reunion after 40 years. They appear on September 5th with a special gig as part of the 3rd Rock ’N’ Horsepower charity event for Prostate Cancer UK. Original surviving members Rod Stewart, Kenney Jones … Continue reading →

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Gig review: TYKETTO – Camden Underworld, London, 28 July 2015

Posted on August 5, 2015 by andynathan
TYKETTO - Camden Underworld, London, 28 July 2015

They may never have had the big break that their talents deserved, but US melodic rockers Tyketto’s standing among their loyal UK following is as strong as ever, judging by the way the Underworld was almost sold out for a … Continue reading →

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Album review: STYX – Live at the Orleans Arena Las Vegas

Posted on August 5, 2015 by jason

Eagle Records [Released 24.07.15] Another live album from Styx, their ninth in total now and you may wonder if the world needs another one? Heck yes, as the band are in a purple patch live wise, sadly not recording wise … Continue reading →

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Album review: ONE THOUSAND YEARS – Get Your Rabbit’s Foot And Run

Posted on August 5, 2015 by jason

Arguably, the only two reasons you will ever have heard of Fremantle, Western Australia (population 25,000) are that AC/DC’s spiritual leader, Bon Scott, grew up there (in the sense that it was there that he got older, though perhaps not wiser) and … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: IAN TOOMEY, DATURA4, DAVID COURTNEY, SKINAGE

Posted on August 5, 2015 by jason

IAN TOOMEY – Ascension Metal Nation [Released 04.09.15] Ian Toomey is the guitarist in Bitches Sin, a band that formed way back in 1980 and reunited back in 2008. This is his solo album, aided by legendary producer Chris Tsangarides, … Continue reading →

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Album review: CONSIDER THE SOURCE – World War Trio Parts II & III

Posted on August 3, 2015 by petefeenstra
CONSIDER THE SOURCE – World War Trio Parts II & III

Techne Records [Release date 02.06.15] Creative, inspirational and intense, but with enough subtlety and light and shade to tap into the true elements of Prog Rock, ‘World War Trio (Parts 11 & 111)’ is an essential purchase of all true … Continue reading →

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Album review: LYNYRD SKYNYRD – One More For The Fans

Posted on August 3, 2015 by petefeenstra

        earMUSIC [Release date 24.07.15] There’s nothing quite like an enduring back catalogue and a whiff of nostalgia to bring out the fans. And seeing as Bob Dylan, The Doobie Brothers and The Allman Brothers etc., have … Continue reading →

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News: JOEL HOEKSTRA, FOZZY, THE LEMONHEADS – Saturday 1st August 2015

Posted on August 1, 2015 by jason

Guitarist Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake/ex-Night Ranger) releases his new solo album, ‘Dying To Live’, on October 16th on Frontiers. Guests include Jeff Scott Soto, Russell Allen, Tony Franklin, Vinny Appice, Derek Sherinian amongst others. Nalle Påhlsson’s ROYAL MESS release their debut … Continue reading →

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Album review: BITERS – Electric Blood

Posted on August 1, 2015 by jason
BITERS - Electric Blood

Earache Records [Release date 07.08.15] www.facebook.com/biters Biters are a four piece band hailing from Atlanta, USA and this debut album certainly tips it’s hat to 70′s rock with a little punk attitude thrown in for good measure. Unusual to be … Continue reading →

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Album review: POWWOW ORCHESTRA – Everybody Powwow!

Posted on August 1, 2015 by jason
POWWOW ORCHESTRA - Everybody Powwow!

[Release date 15.06.15] www.facebook.com/powwowthealbum This double CD is the work of composer and musical arranger Simon Webb. The story centres around Thomas Christian, a miner from the north of England, who travels to America where he falls in love with … Continue reading →

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Album review: VINDICTIV – World of Fear

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Phil Berisford
VINDICTIV – World of Fear

MelodicRock Records [Release date 10.07.15] Swedish neo-classical metal band Vindictiv return with their fourth album, “World of Fear”, and their first with well-travelled vocalist Mark Boals. Guitarist Stefan Lindholm, keyboard player Pontus Larsson and bassist Nalle Påhlsson have been in … Continue reading →

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Album review: TEN YEARS AFTER, THE BLUE AEROPLANES (Access All Areas)

Posted on July 27, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
Ten Years After - Access All Areas

Edsel [Release date 29.06.15] CD/DVD Right up until his untimely passing in March 2013, Alvin Lee always bemoaned that he’d been typecast after Woodstock.  And this 1990 TV concert demonstrates that he still carried the albatross of ‘Good Morning Little … Continue reading →

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