Yearly Archives: 2015

Gig review: MEGADETH – Braehead Arena, Glasgow, 11 November 2015

Posted on November 12, 2015 by david.wilson
Lamb Of God – Braehead Arena, Glasgow, 11 November 2015

Value for money is something we look for in all walks of life and gig going is no exception. So when this four band bill rolled into town it looked like a bargain, Sylosis, Children Of Bodom, Lamb Of God … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE BLUES OVERDRIVE – Clinch

Posted on November 12, 2015 by petefeenstra
THE BLUES OVERDRIVE – Clinch

Gateway Music [Release date 26.05.15] Danish band The Blues Overdrive explore deep grooves in a minimalist framework to emphasize the essential elements of a song, albeit they are better at the power of suggestion than actual resolution. ‘Clinch’ is an … Continue reading →

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Album review: SHOTGUN RODEO – World Wide Genocide

Posted on November 11, 2015 by jason
SHOTGUN RODEO - World Wide Genocide

www.facebook.com/shotgunrodeo [Release date 04.12.15] Shotgun Rodeo hail from Norway and have released a couple of EP’s prior to this their first full length album release. The band consists of Nino Escopeta (vocals), Don Shrediablo (guitars), Dorian Crazed (bass) and Vegzilla … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DAN PATLANSKY with JOE SATRIANI – Hammersmith Eventim Apollo, London, 10 November 2015

Posted on November 11, 2015 by petefeenstra
DAN PATLANSKY – Hammersmith Eventim Apollo, London, 10 November 2015

As an exercise in strategic marketing, the pairing of tonight’s special guest Dan Patlansky with the innovative stunt guitarist Joe Satriani has much to recommend it. Where Satriani glides over the front ranks of the seated Hammersmith venue and then … Continue reading →

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Album review: NALLE PAHLSSON’S ROYAL MESS

Posted on November 10, 2015 by jason

MelodicRock.Com Records So, here’s a trivia challenge for you – name the best five…..no, three….okay, two or even one of Sweden’s best rock bassists in the last three decades? Not a huge gene pool, is it? But that is how … Continue reading →

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Album review: RADIO EXILE – Radio Exile

Posted on November 10, 2015 by jason

AOR Heaven [Released 6.11.15] And now for something not Swedish….proper American classic melodic rock fare, best served loud and with beer, Radio Exile’s debut, self-titled album. The tune-smithery (is that a word?) is, in parts, reminiscent of Ritchie Kotzen’s Winery … Continue reading →

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Gig review: Y&T – The Tivoli, Buckley, N. Wales – 8 November 2015

Posted on November 10, 2015 by alanjones
Y & T - The Tivoli, Buckley, 8 November 2015

The old Ferrero Rocher TV ads used to have the line “Why, Ambassador, you spoil us” – and this could certainly apply to the mighty Y&T playing at our little Tivoli venue in Buckley. The ‘Tiv’ as it’s colloquially known … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ROCKINGHAM FESTIVAL – Rock City, Nottingham, 23-25 October 2015

Posted on November 8, 2015 by andynathan
Santa Cruz - Rockingham Festival, Nottingham, 23-25 October 2015

Ten great years of melodic rock festivals at Nottingham’s Rock City seemed to have come to an emotional end with the final ever Firefest last year. However just 12 months on with the Rock City organisation having taken on the … Continue reading →

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DVD review: JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE Electric Church/Atlanta Pop Festival

Posted on November 6, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
Jimi Hendrix Experience - Electric Church - Atlanta Pop Festival

Experience Hendrix/Sony [Release date 30.10.15] Also available as a 2-CD, Bluray Just eight weeks before his last major appearance  in the UK, Jimi Hendrix played the second Atlanta Pop Festival and the DVD version is now expanded to include material … Continue reading →

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News: BLACKMORE’S NIGHT and WALTER TROUT interview features, Sunday 8 November

Posted on November 6, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
Walter Trout, - Lead Belly Fest, Royal Albert Hall, London, 15 June 2015

Photo: Mark Hughes/MHP Studios On Sunday 8 November, on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, two recent interviews will be broadcast. Pete Feenstra has been a long-time supporter and promoter of Walter Trout and caught up with him to chat about … Continue reading →

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Gig review: MOTLEY CRUE – Metro Arena, Newcastle, 2 November 2015

Posted on November 5, 2015 by david.wilson
MOTLEY CRUE – Metro Arena, Newcastle, 2 November 2015

Almost 30 years ago, give or take a couple of months, I went along to the Edinburgh Playhouse to see Motley Crue who at that point were riding high on the success of their ‘Theatre Of Pain’ album. What a … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: FEROCIOUS DOG, FRANKIE LEE, EQUATOR, SAFFIRE

Posted on November 4, 2015 by jason

FEROCIOUS DOG From Without www.ferociousdog.co.uk Well with a name like Ferocious Dog they are not going to be a lounge jazz act that’s for sure! They are a six piece folk punk rock band from Nottingham and this is their … Continue reading →

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Album review: EVERTHRONE – The Dawning

Posted on November 4, 2015 by jason
EVERTHRONE - The Dawning

Tribunal Records/Divebomb Records [Release date 30.10.15] The first time I saw Everthrone they were opening for Fates Warning. As this was my first time seeing Fates Warning, frankly, I was WAY more excited about FW than any of the opening … Continue reading →

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EP review: OZAI – Ozai

Posted on November 4, 2015 by jason

https://www.facebook.com/OzaiBand/ I don’t customarily review albums older than a couple of months. By that point it’s been out long enough that people have likely already gotten it and made their own decision on what they’re hearing. In fact, it’s really … Continue reading →

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Gig review: SARAH CLASS – St James’s Theatre, London, 3 November 2015

Posted on November 4, 2015 by jason

First time for me at the studio part of this rather swish theatre and the seating and intimacy of the venue reminded me of a jazz club. The event tonight was the album launch for ‘Unity’ by Sarah Class, which … Continue reading →

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Album review: PAUL COX – Man Out Of Time

Posted on November 4, 2015 by petefeenstra
PAUL COX – Man Out Of Time

The Pete Feenstra Feature – Paul Cox (5 July 2015) by Get Ready To Rock! Radio on Mixcloud Note [Release date 10.09.15] We may live in an age of instant downloads where music consumers immediately want to listen to their … Continue reading →

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Album review: OSIBISA – Singles A’s B’s &12 Inches

Posted on November 4, 2015 by petefeenstra
OSIBISA – Singles A

Repertoire [Release date 18.09.15] It’s hard to know just who this album is aimed at, as long term fans will have the album highlights (particularly the early career material), but will have little interest in a series of outtakes, coffee … Continue reading →

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Album review: SAGA – Generation 13/Steel Umbrellas (Reissues)

Posted on November 2, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
Saga - Steel Umbrellas

earMUSIC [Release date 27.11.15] Released originally back in 1995, Generation 13 is a concept album based on a storyline by Jim Crichton inspired in part by the book ’13 GEN abort retry ignore fail’ by Neil Howe and Bill Straus. … Continue reading →

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DVD review: ERIC CLAPTON – Slowhand At 70 Live At The Royal Albert Hall

Posted on November 2, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
ERIC CLAPTON - Slowhand At 70 Live At The Royal Albert Hall

Eagle Rock [Release date 13.11.15] Eric and the ‘Albert’ have become synonymous over the fifty years since he first played the venue with The Yardbirds.  Now in his 71st year he played his 200th gig there in 2015 and this … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT – The Turn Of A Friendly Card

Posted on November 2, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT - The Turn Of A Friendly Card

Sony Music [Release date 06.11.15] Deluxe Anniversary Edition Looking for the definite version of Alan Parson’s classic 1980 release?  Well, it gets the Deluxe Anniversary treatment in this expanded, re-mastered 2-CD edition. Back in the day, Alan Parsons and Eric … Continue reading →

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Album review: PANIC ROOM – Essence

Posted on November 2, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
PANIC ROOM - Essence

www.panicroom.org Originally planned as an acoustic ‘retrospective’, the sessions for Panic Room’s fifth studio album metamorphosised with Dave Foster (Steve Rothery Band, Mr So & So) joining the band.  An infectious spirit, it was never likely that he was going … Continue reading →

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Album review: WALTER TROUT – Battle Scars

Posted on November 2, 2015 by petefeenstra
Walter Trout - Battle Scars

The Pete Feenstra Feature – Walter Trout (8 November 2015) by Get Ready To Rock! Radio on Mixcloud Provogue [Release date 23.10.15] Given his near miraculous recovery from liver failure and attendant medical problems, Walter Trout’s ‘Battle Scars’ is an unsurprisingly … Continue reading →

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Gig review: JARED JAMES NICHOLS with GLENN HUGHES, Electric Ballroom, Camden, London, 1 November 2015

Posted on November 2, 2015 by petefeenstra
JARED JAMES NICHOLS - Electric Ballroom, Camden, London, 1 November 2015

Tonight the Electric Ballroom plays host to the master and apprentice as Glenn Hughes reinforces his credentials as a rock god, while Jared James Nichols shows plenty of energy and promise, but still has a way to go to reveal his … Continue reading →

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Gig review: JOE SATRIANI – Manchester Apollo, 1 November 2015

Posted on November 2, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
JOE SATRIANI, Manchester Apollo, 1 November 2015

One thing is certain with a Satriani gig.  The energy levels are going to remain at 200% until the last whammy-bar whistle.  I’m the same age as Satch but he makes me feel really old. This was the first date … Continue reading →

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Album review: MICHAEL MONROE – Blackout States

Posted on November 1, 2015 by jason
MICHAEL MONROE - Blackout States

[Release date 09.10.15] Michael Monroe is back with his latest album the follow-up to 2013′s well received ‘Horns And Halos’. One change in his band with guitarist Rich Jones joining (former Company Of Wolves man Steve Conte is still in … Continue reading →

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