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Album review: ESP PROJECT – The Rising

Posted on September 19, 2019 by jason

Sunn Creative [Release date 13.10.19] It is all change again in the ESP ranks as drummer Mark Brzezicki and vocalist Peter Coyle depart and in comes vocalist/lyricist Damien Child, with bassist Pete Clark and drummer Greg Pringle (Pete Townsend, Bernie … Continue reading →

Album review: ALLAN CLARKE – Resurgence

Posted on September 18, 2019 by jason

BMG [Release date 20.09.19] Former Hollies singer Allan Clarke returns with his first new album in 29 years after he had seemingly retired from music back in 1990. However, his son Toby set him on the road to recording this … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: BRUCE COCKBURN, LOUIEN

Posted on September 17, 2019 by jason

BRUCE COCKBURN Crowing Ignites True North Records [Release date 20.09.19] ‘Crowing Ignites’ is Bruce Cockburn’s 34th and his second all instrumental album, which differs from his previous instrumental album in that the compositions on here are brand new. The music … Continue reading →

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Album review: AMY SPEACE – Me And The Ghost Of Charlemagne

Posted on September 16, 2019 by jason

Proper Music [Release date 06.09.19] Amy Speace is a “former Shakespearean-trained actor”, the ultimate objective of most actors is the pursuit of truth and her new album, ‘Me And The Ghost of Charlemagne’, is nothing if not truthful. From the … Continue reading →

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Album review: 4TH LABYRINTH – Better

Posted on September 16, 2019 by jason

Pete Feenstra chatted to Marcel Kunkel for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio in October 2019. Pete has been a champion of 4th Labyrinth and comments on the latest album: 4th Labyrinth’s ‘Better’ is a marvellous rock album that fulfils the … Continue reading →

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Album review: SHOW OF HANDS – Battlefield Dance Floor

Posted on September 15, 2019 by jason

Hands On Music [Release date 27.09.19] Show Of Hands – Steve Knightley and Phil Beer – have been making music since 1987, going on to become one of the biggest folk bands around today (they have sold out the Royal … Continue reading →

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Album review: RALPH McTELL – Hill Of Beans

Posted on September 12, 2019 by jason

Leola Music [Release date 20.09.19] ‘Hill Of Beans’ is Ralph McTell’s first album of originals since 2010’s ‘Down The Road’. This album also sees McTell reunited with producer Tony Visconti, who worked on his earlier albums. Another link to the … Continue reading →

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Album review: SWIM DEEP – Emerald Classics

Posted on September 9, 2019 by jason

[Release date 04.10.19] Swim Deep formed in 2011 and their first two albums made the UK album charts. However, last year they were sat at a crossroads in their local pub – The Emerald, from which the album takes its … Continue reading →

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Album review: DAN McCAFFERTY – Last Testament

Posted on September 7, 2019 by jason

In June 2014 Dan McCafferty chatted to David Randall for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio before the release of Dan’s swansong Nazareth album ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Telephone’. In this hour special they discuss his career spanning 50 years and including … Continue reading →

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Album review: IAN GILLAN with The DON AIREY BAND and ORCHESTRA – Contractual Obligation #3 Live In St Petersburg

Posted on September 7, 2019 by jason

Edel/Ear Music [Release date 26.07.19] Singer Ian Gillan, best known for fronting rock legends Deep Purple, took this solo project on the road during a break in the Purple schedule, and recorded some live sets in November 2016. Featuring a … Continue reading →

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Album review: ELOY – The Vision, The Sword and The Pyre (Part II)

Posted on September 7, 2019 by jason

Artist Station Records [Release date 27.09.19] German prog legends return with their new album two years after Part I of this 2 part concept (this with Joan of Arc as the central character). Part one featured fantastic reviews, and rightfully … Continue reading →

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Album review: WHITESNAKE – Slip Of The Tongue

Posted on September 7, 2019 by jason

Rhino (2LP) [Release date 04.10.19] After the success (and continued line-up shake-ups) of 1987’s Whitesnake album, which when eight times Platinum in the US alone, former Deep Purple vocalist David Coverdale took the band’s look and direction a stage further … Continue reading →

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Album review: WEAPON UK – Ghosts Of War

Posted on September 7, 2019 by jason

Pure Steel Records [Release date 27.09.19] Weapon first came onto the scene back in 1980 during the New Wave of British Heavy Metal boom. The current line-up sees original duo – vocalist Danny Hynes and guitarist Jeff Summers – joined … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: ROBERT TEPPER, JEREMY IVEY, INTO THE UNKNOWN

Posted on September 2, 2019 by jason

ROBERT TEPPER Better Than The Rest AOR Heaven [Release date 27.09.19] Robert Tepper is best known for his song ‘No Easy Way Out’, which was the theme to ‘Rocky IV’ and has been subsequently released in various dance remix guises, … Continue reading →

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Album review: BLACKRAIN – Dying Breed

Posted on September 1, 2019 by jason

Steamhammer/SPV [Release date 13.09.19] “Dying Breed” is the sixth album from French band Blackrain, and really is an album of two parts for me. The first five songs are sleazy rock that, although it lacks that Scandinavian feel it can … Continue reading →

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Album review: FAITHSEDGE – Bleed For Passion

Posted on September 1, 2019 by jason

Scarlet Records [Release date 26.07.19] ”Bleed For Passion” is the new album from Faithsedge, the band comprising of former Dokken guitarist Alex De Rosso, Timothy Gaines (formerly of Stryper) on bass, drummer Matt Starr (Ace Frehley/Mr Big) and vocalist Giancarlo … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE FLUFFY JACKETS – Something From Nothing

Posted on September 1, 2019 by jason

Cargo Records [Release date 16.08.19] Second album from this bluesy melodic rock group, and it follows on nicely from their debut, the acclaimed ‘Fighting Demons’. Again featuring guitarist Manny Charlton (also dobro, best known as a founder member and chief … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DANNY VAUGHN – Eleven, Stoke, 29 August 2019

Posted on August 31, 2019 by jason

Eleven has been going a couple of years now and although it is a converted warehouse, it has that rock club/gig venue vibe that suggests it has been here a lot longer. Excellent sound on the night too, plus a … Continue reading →

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Album review: SPREAD EAGLE – Subway To The Stars

Posted on August 22, 2019 by jason

Frontiers [Release date 09.08.19] Those lovely people at Frontiers have treated us to another fine slab of late 80’s/early 90’s rock, the spotlight this time falling on New York’s Spread Eagle. Not so much of a comebaclk in this case … Continue reading →

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Album review: SOLEIL MOON – Warrior

Posted on August 22, 2019 by jason

Frontiers [Release date 09.08.19] Soleil Moon formed as a collaboration between singer Larry King (Michael Thompson Band) and keyboardist John Blasucci (Dennis De Young) back in 1999 and have released two albums to date, both of which any self-respecting AOR … Continue reading →

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Album review: ROXY BLUE – Roxy Blue

Posted on August 22, 2019 by jason

Frontiers [Release date 09.08.19] Coming a mere 25 years since their debut album (“Want Some”), Roxy Blue are back with a brand new album, very good it is too, and with the exception of guitarist Jeffrey Wade Caughron, the band … Continue reading →

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Backstage Hero: RICK PALIN

Posted on August 22, 2019 by jason

Rick Palin runs Skyfire Promotions and is organising another Cancer On The Rocks festival later this year on the 23 and 24 November at the Bush Hall, London. He gives us the lowdown on Cancer On The Rocks, why Gene … Continue reading →

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EP review: LONELY DAKOTA – End Of Days

Posted on August 20, 2019 by jason

Facebook [Release date 18.06.19] When PR guff casually drops “southern rock” into a band’s bio, it usually has the catnip effect; this feverish desire to get under the hood and measure matters up against the greats of the genre. I … Continue reading →

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Album review: DONNIE VIE – Beautiful Days

Posted on August 18, 2019 by jason

Deko Music [Release date 07.06.19] Former Enuff Z’Nuff vocalist Donnie Vie returns with a new album, his first in four years and a treat as it looked that after his last album, ‘The White Album’, he wasn’t overly keen on … Continue reading →

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Album review: MOB RULES – Beast Over Europe

Posted on August 17, 2019 by jason

SPV/Steamhammer [Release date 13.09.19] Germany. Spiritual home of power metal. Influenced by British classic rock of early to mid 80s (think Saxon, Iron Maiden et al), the scene started in mid 80s mid Europe and it’s come a long way … Continue reading →