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Rising Stars Revisited: NIKK GUNNS

Posted on August 28, 2012 by jason

One of our first Rising Stars interviews way back in 2002, Nikk Gunns is also a reviewer for GRTR! and he still managers time to sing with a new band on the horizon… What are you currently up to? (recording, … Continue reading →

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CIRCLE II CIRCLE – Full Circle : The Very Best

Posted on August 28, 2012 by jason

AFM 2012 Now here’s a band that I am aware of but never actually listened to which is surprising since I was a fan of the Zak Stevens fronted version of Savatage. The very same Zak Stevens left Savatage in … Continue reading →

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Queen Nation A Tribute To Queen gig review

Posted on August 28, 2012 by jason

Now that is how you pay tribute to one of the greatest bands ever. For months I have waited to see Queen Nation live, having only heard brief snippets of a couple songs they performed I had a feeling I … Continue reading →

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Interview with NEAL MORSE (FLYING COLORS/TRANSATLANTIC)

Posted on August 27, 2012 by jason

Neal Morse is a very busy man as usual with a new solo album ‘Momentum’ due next month on Inside Out, Flying Colors touring the US and Europe during September and October plus he has a Christmas album due out … Continue reading →

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Singles Bar: MISSY LEPINK

Posted on August 26, 2012 by jason

MISSY LePINK – London Crawlin’ (Released October 29th) www.missylepink.co.uk Missy LePink releases her debut EP, a three song rockabilly romp. It features two of her own songs, the cheeky ‘Hell Kitty’ and a real floor filler in ‘Queen O’Jack’. She … Continue reading →

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GWYN ASHTON – Radiogram

Posted on August 26, 2012 by jason

Fab Tone Records (Released 22nd October) Gwyn Ashton has been steadily building a reputation for himself as part of the upsurge of interest in blues rock and his last album ‘Two-Man Blues Army’ received a five star review on GRTR! … Continue reading →

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SUPERTRAMP – Live In Paris ’79

Posted on August 26, 2012 by jason

(DVD) Eagle Vision A touch of pomp and piano / woodwind fronted prog rock, and this show is finally available on DVD, remastered. The French fans lap up the music, the year Supertramp released their classic Breakfast In America, and … Continue reading →

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MEAT LOAF – Guilty Pleasure Tour

Posted on August 26, 2012 by jason

(DVD/CD) Store For Music A big show here, show being the operative word. And that makes it a mixed bag, but it’s still a lot of fun. Recorded in Australia, this setting is elaborate, and from the outset it’s obvious … Continue reading →

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JUDAS PRIEST – Screaming For Vengeance (30th Anniversary Edition)

Posted on August 25, 2012 by jason

              Sony Who’d have thought it’s 30 years since this classic metal album (makes me feel so old), but this band defined heavy metal and this album was classic upon release in 1982. And … Continue reading →

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KISS – Destroyer (Resurrected)

Posted on August 25, 2012 by jason

Mercury March 1976 saw Kiss release their 4th studio album, Destroyer, a slow starter which then took when the ballad Beth (originally a b-side) became a hit in its own right. The album was the band’s first to go platinum. … Continue reading →

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FREDDIE MERCURY & MONTSERRAT CABALLE – Barcelona

Posted on August 24, 2012 by jason

Island Records (Released 3rd September) To celebrate 25 years since the original album was released we get a rather impressive re-issue. The album has been orchestrated with a full orchestra, the FILMharmonic Orchestra from Prague. The original music was done … Continue reading →

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Quick Play: AFFINITY, TAURUS TRAKKER, TYGERS OF PAN TANG, STAIND, SONDURA

Posted on August 24, 2012 by jason

AFFINITY – The Baskervilles Reunion September 10th 2011 Angel Air www.angelair.co.uk A reunion concert for a group of musicians who last appeared on stage as the Baskervilles some 46 years ago. The Baskervilles morphed into Affinity, hence the band’s name … Continue reading →

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PETER GABRIEL – Secret World Live

Posted on August 23, 2012 by jason

Eagle Vision (DVD) What can you say about Peter Gabriel liv e- great stage show, tight band, guaranteed to entertain? All this and more- ever the showman, the vocals are stunningly good and there are few front men who are … Continue reading →

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ANDREW JAMES O’BRIEN – Songs For Searchers

Posted on August 23, 2012 by jason

Western Songs (Released UK 8th October) www.andrewjamesobrien.com Andrew James O’Brien has already gained rave reviews for this, his debut album in his native Newfoundland. He is joined by his band the Searchers (not the 1960′s hitmakers!) for a mixed album … Continue reading →

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LUKE WHITE new single and album release

Posted on August 23, 2012 by jason

LUKE WHITE ‘Black Market Red Roses’ The new single released 1st October 2012 From the debut album ‘Outside In’ – Released 10th September 2012 On Strongwire Records Distributed byADA(Warner). Published by Sony / ATV http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nhKlgZJ7oU Taken from his debut album … Continue reading →

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10 Q’s with PHIL VINCENT

Posted on August 22, 2012 by jason

Phil Vincent is busy man with a digital only release ‘Solar Flare’ out now, plus a new album form D’Ercole and a new Legion due in the autumn. Keep up to date and listen to some of his music here … Continue reading →

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PLACE CALLED RAGE – S/T

Posted on August 22, 2012 by jason

            Escape Music www.escape-music.com Despite the name not a metal band but a band who formed back in the mid-90′s with the aim of capturing the Long Island sound. The album, recorded back in 1995, … Continue reading →

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B.B. KING BOX SET DUE 24TH SEP

Posted on August 22, 2012 by jason

B.B. KING Ladies and Gentlemen…. MR B.B. KING OUT 24TH SEPTEMBER 2012 ON UNIVERSAL In celebration of B.B. King’s 50th Anniversary signing to ABC-Paramount Records in 1962, comes this multi-format career retrospective, leading the way with a slick 10-CD, 194 … Continue reading →

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Ben Poole UK tour dates

Posted on August 22, 2012 by jason

Sunday 9 September -  FARNHAM The Farnham Maltings Bridge Square Farnham Surrey GU9 7QR ‘BOOGALOO BLUES, ROCK ‘N’ ROLL & REAL ALE FESTIVAL’ Tel 01252 745444  12noon-11pm Admission: £30.  www.farnhammaltings.com  Friday 21 September – BARNSLEY The Polish Club, Summer Lane, … Continue reading →

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MAGNUM – On The 13th Day

Posted on August 21, 2012 by jason
Magnum - On the 13th Day

SPV (Release date: 24.09.12] Magnum celebrate their 40th anniversary this year and return with a new album, their sixth since reforming back in 2002. Quick mention to the limited edition digi pack as this adds bonus live songs and alternate … Continue reading →

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PAUL SIMON releases ‘Live in New York City’ on Sep 18th

Posted on August 20, 2012 by jason

2-CD/1-DVD Special Package Captures Paul Simon Performing Classic Songs and Music From His Critically Acclaimed Album So Beautiful or So What During the first leg of Paul Simon’s triumphant, 2011 U.S. tour, he thrilled hometown fans with a special club … Continue reading →

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X-Y – Flying

Posted on August 20, 2012 by jason

Sliptrick Records This is the latest album from French alt rockers X-Y who have been treading the boards since 2006. The guys are heavily influenced by Linkin Park, blending melodic hard rock with samples and bits of electronica thrown in … Continue reading →

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BLACK SPACE RIDERS – Light Is The New Black

Posted on August 20, 2012 by jason

BRS/ Brainstorm/ Roughtrade Stoner/ Space rock all the way from Germany is what we have on offer here. This is the band’s second album following their self-titled debut released back in 2010. Veering from Queens Of The Stone Age to … Continue reading →

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CRUSHER JONES – Bold Little Stranger

Posted on August 20, 2012 by jason

Two Sides Moon This is a quirky little album which runs through indie rock, country, prog and all points in between. On my first listen through the album I was particularly struck by the guitar work which reminded me  of … Continue reading →

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NIK KERSHAW – Ei8ght

Posted on August 18, 2012 by jason

Nik Kershaw returns with his new album, as the title suggests his eighth, ahead of a UK tour in September. Many will remember him for his haircuts and hits in the 80′s including ‘Wouldn’t It Be Good’. Like Kate Bush, … Continue reading →

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