Yearly Archives: 2015

News: WHITESNAKE, JOHN LODGE, JETTBLACK – Wednesday 25 February 2015

Posted on February 25, 2015 by jason

Whitesnake release ‘The Purple Album’ on May 15th on Frontiers. It contains re-workings of Deep Purple songs from David Coverdale’s time in the band. Moody Blues member John Lodge releases his second solo album ’10,000 Light Years Ago’ on 4th … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE GRAND – The Rebel Son

Posted on February 25, 2015 by petefeenstra

The Grand [Release date 15.03.14] ‘The Rebel Son’ is a marvellous debut by a Canadian southern rock band called The Grand and should be sought out by all heritage and general rock fans alike. Sometimes as a reviewer and broadcaster … Continue reading →

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Album review: IAN PAICE’S SUNFLOWER SUPERJAM 2012

Posted on February 24, 2015 by jason

earMUSIC [Released 09.03.15] (CD/DVD) The Sunflower Jam was started back in 2006 by Jacky Paice, wife of Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice and sister-in-law to the late Jon Lord, as a charity event to raise funds for holistic and non-toxic … Continue reading →

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Album review: THEO – The Game Of Ouroboros

Posted on February 24, 2015 by petefeenstra

Big O Records [Release date 27.01.15] “Thank you for calling Conglobocorp: Government made easy, your call will be recorded and archived in your Perma-file for security purposes”. Welcome to the futuristic world of keyboard playing composer Jim Alfredson and his … Continue reading →

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News: THE DARKNESS, KROKUS, ROGER HODGSON – Tuesday 24 February 2015

Posted on February 24, 2015 by jason

The Darkness, Hammersmith Apollo, 7 March 2013

The Darkness release their new album ‘Last Of Our Breed’ on June 1st. KROKUS April 18-22 Miami, FL — Monsters of Rock Cruise April 24 Houston, TX — Concert Pub North April 25 San Antonio, TX — 210 Kapone’s April … Continue reading →

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Album review: NEVER THE BRIDE – Jealousy

Posted on February 24, 2015 by petefeenstra

Lock Stock And Barrel [Release date 29.12.14] Never The Bride are back with their most accessible album ever, the hard hitting but musically slick ‘Jealousy’. The band tells us it’s ‘A Tribute to Transatlantic Rock and Blues Pioneers’, and its … Continue reading →

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Album review: DUNCAN MORROW & THE DELTA CURVE – Coming Home

Posted on February 23, 2015 by petefeenstra

Duncan Morrow [Released 16.04.14] Duncan Morrow & The Delta Curve are clear about who they are musically and their role as an essential link to the present: “We are not a rock band trying to play hill country blues; we … Continue reading →

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Album review: BLACK STAR RIDERS – The Killer Instinct

Posted on February 23, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Nuclear Blast [Release date 23.02.15] Album number two, and Black Star Riders are still operating in Phil Lynott’s shadow. Perhaps any band with Scott Gorham is going to major on Lizzy’s sweet sounding harmony guitar but with Ricky Warwick’s … Continue reading →

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Album review: WILY BO WALKER & KARENA K – A Long Way From Heaven

Posted on February 23, 2015 by petefeenstra

Mescal Canyon [Released 12.12.14] From the opening, sharply contrasting but perfectly synchronised vocals of Wily Bo Walker’s Tom Waits style growl, and Kareña K’s fluttering retorts, you will either love or recoil from ‘A Long Way From Heaven’. Happily the … Continue reading →

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Album review: SEAN WEBSTER & THE DEAD LINES – See It Through

Posted on February 23, 2015 by petefeenstra

Self release [Release date January 2015] There appears to be two contradictory messages on the cover of Sean Webster’s new ‘See It Through’ album. Firstly there’s the apparent throwaway message on his T shirt: ‘Don’t Be careless, just care less’ … Continue reading →

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10 Questions: LAWLESS interview (February 2015)

Posted on February 22, 2015 by jason

Lawless - The Sugarmill, Stoke, 27 December 2014

Lawless released their excellent second album ‘R.I.S.E’ at the end of last year on Escape Music. Here we catch-up with vocalist Paul Hulme… What have you got planned for the next few months music wise? e.g. tour plans, recording etc. … Continue reading →

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Gig review: PALLAS – Classic Grand, Glasgow, 20 February 2015

Posted on February 22, 2015 by david.wilson

Apologies for starting with a bit of a rant but this gig was blighted with a phenomenon which has become all too familiar at gigs these days. There are many pubs and clubs around Glasgow where people can go for … Continue reading →

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News: THUNDER, SHINEDOWN, TANK – Sunday 22nd February 2015

Posted on February 22, 2015 by jason

Shinedown are currently recording their next album and plan a summer release. Axel Rudi Pell releases ‘Magic Moments – 25th Anniversary Special Show’ on CD/DVD on 27th April via SPV. Thunder charted at number nine in the UK album charts … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: CLIMAX BLUES, THE LUCID DREAM

Posted on February 22, 2015 by jason

LUCY MAY – Whirlwind (EP) www.facebook.com/iamlucymay [Released 06/03/15] The PR sheet says there has been a country music revival in the UK and that certainly bears up given the success of artists like Lady Antebellum and Taylor Swift (although you … Continue reading →

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Album review: MARCOS POWER TRIO – Mp3

Posted on February 22, 2015 by petefeenstra

Ænima Recordings [Release date 19.03.14] Recording as an instrumental power trio brings its own challenges, not least the need for quality material with which to make an impact. No such problem hinder Italy’s Marcos Power Trio who exude equal amounts … Continue reading →

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Album review: FRANCK CARDUCCI – Torn Apart

Posted on February 22, 2015 by petefeenstra

Franck Carducci [Release date 09.01.15] Multi instrumentalist Franck Carducci is a Frenchman who moved to Holland to find his blues tinged prog rock niche. He tells us that during his musical formative years he played with upwards of 20 different … Continue reading →

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Album review: EUROPE – War Of Kings

Posted on February 22, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

UDR [Release date 02.03.15] I am a renascent Europe fan. I loved the band as they catapulted themselves back into modern civilisation but I was never a big fan in their late-eighties heyday. However, increasingly, I think their upward trajectory … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THUNDER – The Attic, Glasgow,19 February 2015

Posted on February 21, 2015 by david.wilson

This show was part of Thunder’s whirlwind promotional tour in support of the release of their excellent new album ‘Wonder Days’. The band were doing signing sessions and then playing a short acoustic set for selected prize winners (and the … Continue reading →

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Gig review: HOWARD JONES – Indigo O2, 20 February 2015

Posted on February 21, 2015 by jason

Howard Jones had this London show to promote his latest creation ENGAGE, an interactive event that is released on the 9th March on interactive CD/DVD, digital and interactive book format. The fans tonight could join in via an app on … Continue reading →

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News: CHRIS THOMPSON interview and feature, Sunday 22 February 2015

Posted on February 20, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sunday, 22 February 2015, 16:00 GMT One-time Manfred Mann’s Earth Band frontman Chris Thompson is featured in a hour-long special on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio. Cherry Red Records have recently released ‘Jukebox – The … Continue reading →

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News: BRUCE DICKINSON, FOO FIGHTERS, EUROPE – 19 February 2015

Posted on February 19, 2015 by jason

Europe - Manchester Apollo, 3 April 2014

Iron Maiden have released the following statement: “Just before Christmas, vocalist Bruce Dickinson visited his doctor for a routine check-up. This led to tests and biopsies which revealed a small cancerous tumour at the back of his tongue. A seven-week … Continue reading →

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Interview: Rising Stars – THE JURY & THE SAINTS

Posted on February 18, 2015 by jason

Singer Jesse Smith of The Jury & The Saints answers our questions ahead of the release of their self-titled album on 2nd March via Long Branch/SPV Records… What are you currently up to? (recording, gigs, plans etc.) We have been … Continue reading →

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Interview: Rising Stars – TRISTAN MACKAY

Posted on February 17, 2015 by jason

Tristan Mackay releases his second album ‘Wire & Wood’, a follow-up to ‘Out Along The Wire’ and here we hear about the new album, his musical influences and more… Can you take us through your new album ‘Wire & Wood’? … Continue reading →

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Album review: OMD – Junk Culture

Posted on February 17, 2015 by jason

Universal (Deluxe reissue) [Released 02.02.15] OMD’s classic 1984 album Junk Culture gets a 30th anniversary 2CD deluxe re-issue and for fans you get two unreleased songs, plus the songs previously released only on vinyl. This includes that most 1980′s musical … Continue reading →

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Album review: MARDUK – Frontschwein

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Yiannis

Century Media – Out Now. The last ten years have been truly successful for the Swedish Black Metallers Marduk. Since Daniel “Mortuus” Rosten joined its ranks, the legendary band has released some of its most awe-inspiring/critically-acclaimed material through colossal albums … Continue reading →

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