Yearly Archives: 2016

Album review: TREAT- Ghost Of Graceland

Posted on April 27, 2016 by andynathan

Frontiers Records [Release date 15.04.16] One of the pioneers, alongside the more famous Europe, of the definitive Scandinavian sound, Treat’s 2010 return ‘Coup de Grace’ features prominently in many lists of the best melodic rock albums of the last decade. … Continue reading →

Album review: THE DEFIANTS – The Defiants

Posted on April 27, 2016 by andynathan

Frontiers Records [Release Date 15.04.16] The Paul Laine era of Danger Danger, where the Canadian singer kept the flag flying during the wilderness years before the charismatic Ted Poley returned, is often unfairly neglected, not least in the band’s own … Continue reading →

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Gig review: TERRY BROCK – Underworld, Camden, 26 April 2016

Posted on April 27, 2016 by jason

Tuesday nights are most probably not the best night for a gig unless you are Jeff Lynne, who was playing at bit further east at the O2 Arena. However, for the small and loyal bunch who turned up to see … Continue reading →

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Interview: JON POOLE – THE DOWLING POOLE

Posted on April 26, 2016 by jason

The Dowling Poole have released their second album, ‘One Hyde Park’, another glorious collection of pop gems recalling greats such as XTC, the Kinks, ELO and the band’s own unique twist. After catching up recently with Willie Dowling, we posed … Continue reading →

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EP reviews: NIAMH CROWTHER, MIKE DEDIC

Posted on April 25, 2016 by jason

NIAMH CROWTHER www.niamhcrowther.com Niamh Crowther came to prominence aged 16, when she beat over 15,000 other young people to claim the prestigious Youth Music Awards in Ireland. She has received lots of airplay on Irish radio and has transferred this … Continue reading →

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News: MAGNUM – UK tour starts 11 May, Radio Specials replayed

Posted on April 25, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Melodic hard rockers Magnum start the UK leg of their European tour on 11 May in Southampton. The band released their latest studio album – ‘Sacred Blood “Divine” Lies’ in February and Get Ready to ROCK! described it as “fresh, … Continue reading →

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Album review: ELIZA NEALS – Breaking and Entering

Posted on April 24, 2016 by petefeenstra

In this special hour-long feature, first broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Pete Feenstra chats to Eliza Neals about her music. E-H Records [Release date 20.02.15] ‘Breaking And Entering’ is a rip roaring rock/blues album with plenty of musical … Continue reading →

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Album review: LOS PACAMINOS – Reissues

Posted on April 24, 2016 by jason

LOS PACAMINOS A Fistful Of Statins/The Early Years Recdo Records [Release date 06.05.16] Los Pacaminos I remember seeing live a few years ago at the Borderline and they played an enjoyable, high energy show. The band play a mix of … Continue reading →

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Interview: WILLIE DOWLING – THE DOWLING POOLE

Posted on April 23, 2016 by jason

The Dowling Poole have released their second album, ‘One Hyde Park’, another glorious collection of pop gems recalling greats such as XTC, the Kinks, ELO and the band’s own unique twist. Here Jason Ritchie chats to Willie Dowling who gives … Continue reading →

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Album review: EPIC – Like A Phoenix

Posted on April 22, 2016 by jason

Escape Music www.escape-music.com [Release date 22.04.16] Never judge a book (or in this case CD) by its cover, as the band’s name Epic and cover artwork on this album may have you expecting a power or melodic metal album. It … Continue reading →

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Album review: HAKEN – Affinity

Posted on April 20, 2016 by jason

Inside Out www.insideout.de [Release date 29.04.16] Haken return with their fourth album and have a high bar to reach after their last album, the excellent ‘The Mountain’. The album also marks the first full length studio album to feature new-ish … Continue reading →

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Album review: ORDEN OGAN – The Book of Ogan

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Phil Berisford

AFM Records [Release date 25.03.16] “The Book of Ogan” would appear to be German power metal band Orden Ogan’s way of closing the first chapter of their career as it is a very impressive double CD double DVD package. What … Continue reading →

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Album review: KANSAS – Always Never The Same

Posted on April 20, 2016 by jason

Store For Music www.storeformusic.com An album overlooked in the Kansas catalogue being originally released back in 1998, three years after their last studio album ‘Freaks Of Nature’. I remember reading an interview back at that time where drummer Phil Ehart … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ROB TOGNONI BAND/Salvation Jayne – Boom Boom Club, Sutton,15 April 2016

Posted on April 20, 2016 by petefeenstra

It would be surprising if the Australian rock-blueser Rob Tognoni still had a lot to say lyrically after nearly 40 years on the boards. And while his early recording career was much more song-driven, he now lets his guitar do … Continue reading →

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Gig review: COLIN BLUNSTONE – Waterside Arts Centre, Sale, 19 April 2016

Posted on April 20, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Colin Blunstone - The Waterside Arts Centre, Sale, 19 April 2016

The first part of a two-part radio feature was first broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio on Sunday 3 April. The second part is also available via Mixcloud It must be an age thing, but increasingly I am being … Continue reading →

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Gig review: TRUCKER DIABLO, SCREAMING EAGLES, MASSIVE WAGONS – O2 ABC, Glasgow, 16 April 2016

Posted on April 19, 2016 by david.wilson

Tonight’s gig was a showcase for the musical talent on the roster of Off Yer Rocka Records, the label of the HRH franchise and home of some of the finest up and coming bands in the UK. The bands were … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: CALLING ALL ASTRONAUTS, JOANA SERRAT, JAMES McARTNEY, DIRTY ACTION

Posted on April 19, 2016 by jason

CALLING ALL ASTRONAUTS Anti-Social Network This is Calling All Astronauts’ second album and they have been around since 2012, consisting of David B (vocals/programming), J Browning (guitars) and Paul McCrudden (bass). Musically they cover goth, rock, electro and certainly have … Continue reading →

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Album review: BEHOLDER – Reflections

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Dillon

Razorline [Release date 12.04.16] Since 2003 Beholder have been tearing venues up all around the country. The band from the UK Midlands have been flying the flag for British Heavy Metal and Progressive Metal in the underground scene amassing a … Continue reading →

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Gig review: NOTHING BUT THIEVES – O2 Forum, London, March 31 2016

Posted on April 18, 2016 by jason

Southend’s Nothing But Thieves have been making moves since 2012. Signing to RCA Records in 2014 saw the band get to work on their debut album. After it’s release last September, they’ve slowly began the rise to the big time. … Continue reading →

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Album review: OYSTERBAND – This House Will Stand Best Of 1998-2015

Posted on April 17, 2016 by jason

Navigator Records [Release date 27.05.16] This is a 2CD, 29 song collection from the Oysterband covering their latter day output from 1998 to the present day. They started out back in 1977/78 as the Oyster Ceilidh Band before morphing into … Continue reading →

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Album review: EDU FALASCHI – Moonlight

Posted on April 17, 2016 by jason

Test Your Metal Records [Release date 20.05.16] I’ve been a passing fan of Angra a long time, but I would never call myself a diehard or super knowledgeable about them. What songs/albums I have heard I always enjoyed, but were … Continue reading →

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Album review: FLOTSAM AND JETSAM

Posted on April 17, 2016 by jason

AFM Records [Release date 20.05.16] Flotsam and Jetsam are band I have had mixed feelings about over the years. Having been a huge thrash fan most of my life, and a huge fan of Metallica back in the day, there … Continue reading →

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Album review: RAINBOW – Monsters Of Rock Live At Donington 1980

Posted on April 17, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Eagle Rock [Release date 22.04.16] CD/DVD Is it me or are Rainbow – 35 years on – viewed through rose-tinted spectacles? The studio albums are worthy but – live – there is excess, there is indulgence, and there’s a lot … Continue reading →

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Album review: BAD COMPANY – Live 1977 & 1979

Posted on April 17, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Rhino [Release date 29.04.16] It does seem strange that this is the first official live Bad Company album in 40 years, featuring the classic original line-up. Angel Air Records released the Albuquerque gig from 1976 in 2006 but it was … Continue reading →

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News: DAUGHTRY UK Tour starts 21 May

Posted on April 16, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

In August 2014 Get Ready to ROCK! Radio chatted to Chris Daughtry who revealed that Rick Astley was an early influence… (7:10) Daughtry UK tour starts 21 May Due to phenomenal demand multi-platinum selling recording artist Daughtry have recently announced … Continue reading →