Yearly Archives: 2022

Gig review: DARE – Islington Academy, London, 27 October 2022

Posted on November 9, 2022 by andynathan

2022 has been Dare’s most active year in some while. Spring saw the release of their first album in six years, and their most convincing in a long time, in ‘Road To Eden’ and now came an extensive autumn tour, … Continue reading →

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Album review: RING OF FIRE – Gravity

Posted on November 9, 2022 by brianmc

Frontiers [Release date: 11.11.22] Spend an hour with Ring Of Fire’s new album, Gravity, and you’re sure to find the music impossible to nail down. It’s a moving target. A neo-classical, Prog/Power Metal sub genre, or maybe that’s a a … Continue reading →

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Album review: AVANTASIA – A Paranormal Evening with the Moonflower Society

Posted on November 9, 2022 by jason

Nuclear Blast [Release date 21.10.22] The ninth studio album from Avantasia, the musical concept created by Tobias Sammet. Vocal wise the list is as impressive as ever with Bob Catley, Floor Jansen, Geoff Tate, Ronnie Atkins and Eric Martin amongst … Continue reading →

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Feature: GRTR!@20 – The Rising Stars Revisited – The Album

Posted on November 9, 2022 by GRTR! HQ

In 2007 Get Ready to ROCK! produced a CD showcasing 16 upcoming artists who had featured in early album and gig reviews. The album was sold at the fledgling Cambridge Rock Festival that summer when we promoted a “Rising Stars” … Continue reading →

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Album review: DR FEELGOOD – Damn Right!

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Davoski

Grand Records [Release date: 04.11.2022] Before we get on to the album review, there’s something we need to clear up. Calling the current incarnation of Dr Feelgood a tribute act is just too harsh. Whist some have pointed to the … Continue reading →

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Gig review: CATS IN SPACE – Sub 89, Reading, 26 October 2022

Posted on November 7, 2022 by andynathan

2022 has seen the release of what for me is Cats in Space’s finest hour yet in their fifth studio release ‘Kickstart the Sun’. The double album fully justified their decision last year to curtail some tour dates to concentrate … Continue reading →

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Album review: BLACK SABBATH – Heaven And Hell/Mob Rules (2022 reissues)

Posted on November 7, 2022 by GRTR! HQ

BMG [Release date 25.11.22] When we last reviewed these albums (in 2010) they were also reissues with bonus tracks. And in May that year Ronnie James Dio lost his battle with stomach cancer ahead of a major headlining gig lined … Continue reading →

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Single reviews: BEN HEMMING, KIT TRIGG, DYLAN JAMES

Posted on November 6, 2022 by jason

BEN HEMMING The End Facebook Ben Hemming on his Facebok bio is described as nu blues, which is a fair appraisal of this song. It has a distinctive blues feel coupled with a hint of Pearl Jam/grunge. It is a … Continue reading →

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Feature: IT’S CHRISTMAS! (2022 Style)

Posted on November 6, 2022 by jason

Love - Expressions Tell Everything (Box set)

Here we round-up the Christmas offerings for this year, be they singles, EPs or albums. Get your favourite tipple and mince pies at the ready as we delve into 2022′s Christmas offerings… Pylon Poets give us ‘Say That You’ll Stay, a … Continue reading →

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Album review: RISING STEEL – Beyond The Gates Of Hell

Posted on November 6, 2022 by brianmc

Frontiers [Release date: 18.11.22] Third album from French traditional (ish) metal band, Rising Steel, who still exist in the last century (in a good way). From their amusingly phallic name, to the way they deploy every rushing, thrashing riff that … Continue reading →

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Album review: AUSTIN GOLD – Those City Lights

Posted on November 5, 2022 by GRTR! HQ

TMR Rock Records [Release date 04.11.22] It’s an interesting fact that many bands start out as blues rockers and then morph into something more classic rock/mainstream. King King, Laurence Jones and even Joanne Shaw Taylor come to mind. This is … Continue reading →

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Album review: VOODOO RAMBLE – Can’t Write A Pop Song (When You’ve Got The Blues)

Posted on November 3, 2022 by GRTR! HQ

Thoroughbred Music [Release date 10.22] In our reflections on two decades of rock it is a truism that out there are some wonderful bands and musicians who, for whatever reason, never hit critical mass. This is usually down to a … Continue reading →

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Album review: MIKE VASS – Decemberwell Decade

Posted on November 3, 2022 by jason

Bandcamp [Release date 18.02.22] Mike Vass is always an artist coming up with new musical ideas that are both intriguing and enjoyable. On ‘Decemberwell Decade’ he celebrates his 2011 classic winter album with a brand new incarnation. The original album … Continue reading →

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Album review: MANTRIC MOMENTUM – Trial by Fire

Posted on November 3, 2022 by brianmc

Frontiers [Release date: 11.11.22] It’s a little off putting that Mantric Momentum’s Melodic Metal debut album, Trial By Fire, shares its title with numerous releases of the same name. From Henry Jackman’s movie music to Journey’s tenth studio album to … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE DIRTY STRANGERS – Esquires, Bedford, Thursday 27 October 2022

Posted on November 3, 2022 by jason

Without doubt, The Dirty Strangers are one of the best rock ‘n’ roll bands in the country. A bold statement maybe but for anyone who’s ever witnessed them live will understand. There’s an honesty here that’s shorn of any bull, … Continue reading →

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Album review: JANICE BURNS & JON DORAN – No More Green Hills

Posted on November 3, 2022 by jason

Bandcamp [Release date 28.10.22] Janice Burns & Jon Doran are an Anglo-Scottish duo who formed in 2017, after discovering a shared love of traditional music. As the duo explain the album’s theme is one of “songs of love, loss, and … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ROBBIE WILLIAMS – Hydro, Glasgow – 25th October 2022

Posted on November 2, 2022 by david.wilson

Alright, I may be stretching the ‘rock’ part here with Mr Williams. Apart from his song ‘Rock DJ’ and a mention of Kiss (without the make up) in ‘Strong’, the ex Take That man isn’t exactly known for his hard … Continue reading →

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Album review: JOE LYNN TURNER – Belly Of The Beast

Posted on November 2, 2022 by jason

Mascot Label Group [Release date 28.10.22] The album’s title gives a clue to Joe Lynn Tyner going full on metal, courtesy of his new found musical companion producer/songwriter Peter Tägtgren (Hypocrisy, Pain, Lindemann). He has also recently revealed he has … Continue reading →

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Album review: ALTER BRIDGE – Pawns & Kings

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Davoski

Napalm (Release date: 14.10.22) In an unpredictable world of turbulence and chaos, it is reassuring to know that Alter Bridge bring regular and dependable quality. As Autumn rolls around every third year, a new studio album from this heavy mob … Continue reading →

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News: JOURNEY, REVOLUTION SAINTS, STONEDEAD, (November 2022)

Posted on November 1, 2022 by jason

The original line-up of Biohazard has reformed and play a series of summer festival dates including Bloodstock next year. The band are also planning to record new music. Buckcherry have completed work on their tenth studio album due for release … Continue reading →

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EP review: THE HOWLING TIDES – Blue Moon

Posted on November 1, 2022 by jason

Website [Release date 18.11.22] The Howling Tides are made up of Rob Baynes (lead vocals/guitar), Hayden Kirk (guitar/backing vocals), Adam Brewell (bass/backing vocals) and Steven ‘Herbie’ Herbert (drums). They’ve built their reputation and momentum with a series of releases and … Continue reading →

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Gig review: WISHBONE ASH – Islington Academy, London, 21 October 2022

Posted on October 31, 2022 by andynathan

Classic rock’s golden age is now giving us half century celebrations of bands and landmark albums. One such – indeed my all time favourite album – is Wishbone Ash’s ‘Argus’, which was voted album of the year by Melody Maker … Continue reading →

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Album review: FEMME FATALE – Femme Fatale (2022 remaster)

Posted on October 31, 2022 by brianmc

Rock Candy Records [Release date: 07.10.22] Femme Fatale’s self titled 1988 album was co produced by Rick Neigher and David Cole, who together wrote the opening track and single release, ‘Waiting For The Big One’, the band’s only Billboard Top … Continue reading →

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Feature: GRTR!@20 Anniversary – Eclectic – Primer

Posted on October 31, 2022 by GRTR! HQ

Over two decades Get Ready to ROCK! has demonstrated that it is a broad church and not just featuring the usual classic rock and metal. The website content reflects the very wide tastes of the review team and so folk, … Continue reading →

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Feature: GRTR!@20 Anniversary – Singer Songwriter – Primer

Posted on October 31, 2022 by GRTR! HQ

Singer-songwriter editor Pete Whalley gives his considered view on 20 years of the genre with the emphasis on female performers … Long considered a ‘folk’ rooted domain, the boundaries of the singer songwriter genre have blurred over the GRTR! decades, … Continue reading →