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Album review: NEWMAN – Aerial
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Album review: HALESTORM – Into The Wild Life
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Album review: KING KING – Reaching For The Light
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Album review: CAMEL – Live At The Royal Albert Hall (CD/DVD/Bluray)
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Album review: BETH HART – Live From New York: Front And Center (CD/DVD)
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Yearly Archives: 2016
Album review: ROD STEWART – Sir Rod Stewart and some of his early faces
The Store For Music [Release date 21.10.16] 2-CD When ‘Sir’ precedes Rod’s name, and the album artwork features a Spitting Image/ Newzoid caricature of the man, it’s natural to have some doubts about the depths that have been plumbed to … Continue reading
Album review: PETRICHOR – What We’ve Noticed
[Release date 02.01.16] Written, recorded, and produced over four years – from the middle of high school to college – What We’ve Noticed is a remarkably mature debut from Massachusetts-based seven piece band Petrichor. With three vocalists and the use … Continue reading
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Tagged album, fusion, Petrichor, prog, Progressive Rock, review, What We've Noticed
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Album review: HOLON – The Time Is Always Now
Release date [12.08.16] The Time Is Always Now is a set of proggy ‘songs’ written over ten years by Norwegian guitarist Ronny Pedersen. Not considered suitable for his existing projects, the songs are a nucleus of a collaborative concept project. … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Holon, Norway, prog, Progressive Rock, review, Ronny Pedersen, The Time Is Always Now
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Album review: BLACKBERRY SMOKE – Like An Arrow
Earache Records [Release date 15.10.16] Blackberry Smoke are back with the follow-up to last year’s ‘Holding All The Roses’, an Album of the Year selection here at GRTR! and a rare five star album from me. So no pressure then … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Blackberry Smoke, classic, country, Greg Allman, Like An Arrow, review, rock, southern
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DVD review: JOURNEY – Live In Manila
Eagle Vision [Release date 09.09.16] Back in 2009, when this gig was filmed, vocalist Arnel Pineda was still very much the new boy. Recorded in Pinel’s hometown of Manila in the Phillipines the sound and visual quality is excellent and … Continue reading
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Tagged AOR, Arnel Pineda, Bluray, Deen Castronovo, DVD, Jonathan Cain, Journey, Live In Manilla, melodic rock, Neal Schon, review, Ross Valory
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Album review: CRY OF DAWN featuring Goran Edman- Cry of Dawn
(Release Date 23.09.16) In melodic rock circles, the name of Goran Edman is spoken of in hushed terms as one of the genre’s top vocalists, in a long career ranging from singing with John Norum and Yngwie Malmsteen to gracing … Continue reading
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Tagged album, AOR, Cry of Dawn, Daniel Flores, Goran Edman, melodic rock, Michael Palace
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Album review: HOW WE LIVE – Dry Land (Steve Hogarth)
David Randall chatted to Steve Hogarth about his career in July 2014. In this hour special, tracks include How We Live and Marillion, plus Steve’s solo work. Esoteric [Release date 26.08.16] ‘How We Live’ is an important part of the … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Colin Woore, Dry Land, eighties, How We Live, Marillion, pop, reissue, review, rock, Steve Hogarth
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Album review: SANTANA IV – Live At The House Of Blues Las Vegas
Eagle Rock/Universal [Release date 21.10.16] 2-CD/DVD If the classic Santana III line-up only make one ‘comeback’ album we should be thankful for this year’s ‘Santana IV’. And back in March, ahead of its release, the band played the legendary House … Continue reading
Album review: ESP – Invisible Din (Tony Lowe, Mark Brzezicki)
Sunn Creative [Release date 11.11.16] ESP is an interesting collaboration as it features producer/guitarist Tony Lowe and Big Country drummer Mark Brzezicki, the latter maybe not someone you’d associate with progressive rock. Tony Lowe composed all the music and Alison … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Alison Fleming, Big Country, ESP, Invisible Din, Mark Brzezicki, prog, Progressive Rock, review, Tony Lowe
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News: BETH HART – New album and radio interview (October 2016)
Pete Feenstra chatted to Beth Hart for his Feature show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, first broadcast 16 October 2016. This hour special includes tracks from the album ‘Fire On The Floor’. Photo by John Bull/Rockrpix Grammy-nominated Beth Hart … Continue reading
News: Win AC/DC Book and Black Sabbath ‘Ultimate Collection’ (Competitions)
“In Full Flight” is a limited edition 128 page photographic account of AC/DC during the years 1978-1982. Covering the final months with Bon Scott and earliest times with Brian Johnson, the book also features relevant quotes from contemporary magazines, memorabilia, … Continue reading
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Tagged AC/DC, Black Sabbath, book, CD, competition, compilation, In Full Flight, Ozzy Osbourne, photographic, prize, The Ultimate Collection, Tony Iommi, win
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Gig review: ERJA LYYTINEN BAND – Boom Boom Club, Sutton,14 October 2016
What a difference year makes. While Finnish guitarist Erja Lyttinen is a regular visitor to these shores for festival and select clubs dates, she’s upped her game with a revamped line-up, some excellent new songs and stellar performance levels that … Continue reading
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Tagged blues, Curtis Mayfield, Elmore James, Erja Lyytinen, Erja Lyytinen Band, Finland, gig, guitar, Harri Taittonen, Juha Verona, Kai Jokiaho, review, slide guitar
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Quick plays: FOREST FIELD, CTP (Christian Tolle Project)
FOREST FIELD Lonely Desert Rock Company [Release date 21.10.16] Thankfully this time the band have an album cover more suited to their prog rock leanings than last year’s ‘Angels’ cover. The band is focused around Peter Cox who wrote all … Continue reading
Album review: SERIOUS BLACK – Mirrorworld
AFM Records [Release date 09.09.16] European supergroup Serious Black return with their sophomore release “Mirrorworld” less than 2 years after debut “As Daylight Breaks” hit the racks. The backbone of vocalist Urban breed, Dominik Sebastian (guitars), bassist Mario Lochert and … Continue reading
Album review: NO POWER NO CROWN – The Wake Up Call
One of the most energetic and entertaining live bands out of the Charlotte, NC area also happens to be one that tends to fall under the radar. They’re called No Power No Crown and they’ve been delivering their brand of … Continue reading
Quick plays: X-CALIBER, CHRISTILLOW, HAVOC
If I have built a reputation as a reviewer (have I?) it would be that I tend to write about the oddball and obscure bands from the past as well as homegrown talent from my area. I’ve always sought out … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Back For The Kill, Christillow, Havoc, melodic, metal, review, rock, Standing In The Rain, Warriors Of The Night, X- Caliber
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EP review: POWER QUEST – Face The Raven
Twas a sad day when Power Quest called it a day back in 2013. Main man Steve Williams joined Eden’s Curse and now in 2016 he’s brought Power Quest back after leaving Eden’s Curse amicably. Joining him are guitarist Gavin … Continue reading
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Tagged Ashley Edison, Dendera, EP, Face The Raven, interview, metal, power metal, Power Quest, Steve Williams
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Album review: MICHAEL ARMSTRONG – s/t
Harbour Light Music After a quick search on the website I realised I had reviewed a single by Michael Armstrong, ‘Radio Days’, which makes this debut album. This self-titled album has been available since last year via Amazon and the … Continue reading
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Tagged ALBERT LEE, album, Elliot Randall, Michael Armstrong, Phil Palmer, pop, review, rock, singer, songwriter
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Album review: EDEN’S CURSE – Cardinal
AFM Records [Release date 14.10.16] Based in Scotland, Germany, Finland and Serbia, this is the band’s fifth studio album for long time label AFM Records and with two new additions – keyboardist Christian Pulkinnen and drummer John Clelland – the … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Cardinal, Eden's Curse, Leaves' Eyes, Liv Kristine, melodic, metal, power metal, review, rock
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Album review: BAD TOUCH – Truth Be Told
[Release date 02.12.16] Bad Touch hail from Norfolk, yet this album sounds like the Black Crowes jamming with Free. Their debut album, 2015′s ‘Half Way Home’ received rave reviews and they have built up a reputation as a fine live … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Bad Touch, Black Crowes, Chris Kimsey, classic rock, review, rock, Rolling Stones, southern rock, Truth Be Told
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Album review: NIVA – Atmospherical
AOR Heaven [Release date 28.10.16] Tony Niva is the former Lion’s Share vocalist and also released the enjoyable Oxygen ‘Final Warning’ on Escape Music back in 2o12. On this album he is joined by Lars Chriss (who has played and … Continue reading
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Tagged album, AOR Heaven, Atmospherical, Lion's Share, melodic, Niva, review, rock, Tony Niva
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Quick plays: ALBERT AF EKENSTAM, ROADKILL, FRACTALMIND
ALBERT AF EKENSTAM Ashes Kning Disk [Release date 14.10.16] ‘Ashes’ is the debut album from Albert af Ekenstam, who is a member of Tempel and his fellow band member Filip Leyman joins him on drums/keys/production. Singer/guitarist Sumie Nagano and trumpeter … Continue reading
DVD review: YOUTH – Sketch, Drugs & Rock n’ Roll
Cadiz Music [Release date 23.09.16] Producer, artist, poet, DJ and bass player, who has also worked as a producer and remixer for the likes of Paul McCartney, U2, Guns n Roses, Primal Scream and Boy George (and that is just … Continue reading
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Tagged alternative, David Gilmour, documentary, DVD, interview, Killing Joke, Paul McCartney, review, rock, Sketch Drugs & Rock n’ Roll, Youth
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DVD review: THE EVERLY BROTHERS – Harmonies From Heaven
Eagle Vision [Release date 09.09.16] Between 1957 and 1962 Don and Phil Everly dominated the pop charts on both sides of the Atlantic. With hits like ‘Wake Up Little Susie’, ‘Cathy’s Clown’, ‘Crying In The Rain’, ‘Bye Bye Love’ and … Continue reading
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Tagged 50's, 60's, DVD, Eagle Vision, Harmonies From Heaven, pop, review, rock, rock 'n' roll, the Everly Brothers
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DVD review: THE BEACH BOYS – Classic Albums Pet Sounds
Eagle Vision [Release date 23.09.16] One of the most important and significant albums in the history of popular culture, it is now 50 years since The Beach Boys released ‘Pet Sounds’, a hugely influential album that amazingly took 20 years … Continue reading
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Tagged 60's, Brian Wilson, Classic Albums, DVD, Eagle Vision, Pet Sounds, pop, review, surf music, The Beach Boys
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