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Gig review: HRH AOR – Pwllheli, Wales, 14 March 2015 (Day 2)

Posted on March 21, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
Nightranger - HRH AOR - Pwllheli, Wales, 14 March 2015 (Day 2)

Day 2 After a paltry 5 hours sleep and searching the little town of Criccieth for match sticks to keep my eyes open, and copious amounts of Pro Plus, I made my way back to the arenas where I like … Continue reading →

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Gig review: HRH AOR – Pwllheli, Wales, 13 March 2015 (Day 1)

Posted on March 21, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
Dare - HRH AOR - Pwllheli, Wales, 13 March 2015

After an early start and a four and a half hour drive, I arrived at Hard Rock Hell  and was immediately struck by how well organised the event was.  The site was immaculate and the staff were friendly and helpful. … Continue reading →

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News: Prog Rockers Renaissance return with UK tour in April

Posted on March 21, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
Renaissance in concert

Annie Haslam chats to David Randall about Renaissance and the forthcoming tour.  This is an un-broadcast extract from a longer interview that will form the basis of an hour special on Sunday 29 March at 22:00 on Get Ready to … Continue reading →

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Album review: STEVE HACKETT – Wolflight

Posted on March 20, 2015 by alanjones
STEVE HACKETT - Wolflight

David Randall chatted to Steve Hackett in early March 2015 for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, about the new album and the new tour ‘Acolyte to Wolflight’ (27:46) Inside Out [Release Date: 30.03.15] Steve Hackett’s star is definitely in the … Continue reading →

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Gig review: JJ GREY & MOFRO – 02 Academy Islington, London, 18 March 2015

Posted on March 20, 2015 by petefeenstra
JJ GREY & MOFRO – 02 Academy Islington, London, 18 March 2015

JJ Grey is clearly a man who likes to take his time. Whether it’s the way he’s built his career or the pacing of tonight’s set, his unhurried style focuses on making a meaningful connection with either a song or … Continue reading →

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Gig review: JOE BONAMASSA – Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, 19 March 2015

Posted on March 20, 2015 by petefeenstra
JOE BONAMASSA – Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, 19 March 2015

With a bombastic orchestrated intro, his own illuminated plinth and an opening blitzkrieg of lights, Joe Bonamassa is almost in danger of being swamped by a combination of his own branding and the weight of expectation. Tonight is all about … Continue reading →

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News: LONELY ROBOT, FAIRPORT CONVENTION, LEAVE’S EYES – Thursday 19 March 2015

Posted on March 19, 2015 by jason
Lonely Robot

Lonely Robot, aka John Mitchell (It Bites/Arena), will record a new album later this year for release early next year. Leave’s Eyes have signed with AFM Records and release their new album later this year. Mr Big release a box … Continue reading →

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RIP – Andy Fraser

Posted on March 17, 2015 by jason
Andy Fraser

RIP – Free bass player Andy Fraser has passed away aged 62. The official statement reads: ‘Andrew McLan Fraser passed away on Monday at his home in California. He leaves behind his daughters Hannah and Jasmine Fraser, and their mother … Continue reading →

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News: THE EAGLES, KING CRIMSON, BRUCE CRUMP – Tuesday 17 March 2015

Posted on March 17, 2015 by jason
Eagles - Liverpool Echo Arena, 26 June 2014

RIP - Drummer Bruce Crump (Molly Hatchett/China Sky) B.J Laneby (ex-M.ILL.ION) has formed a new band called Instinct. Tarja Turunen releases ‘Luna Park Ride’ on May 29th on 2CD,2LP,DVD & Blu-ray via earMusic. The Murder Of My Sweet have re-signed to … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THUNDER – Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, 14 March 2015

Posted on March 16, 2015 by andynathan
THUNDER - Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, 14 March 2015

To slightly misquote one of their own songs, Thunder are proof that you can’t keep a good band down. Their split in 1999 after a decade of success only lasted three years before they reformed to make another four albums, … Continue reading →

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Album review: TATTERMASK – Carpe Noctem

Posted on March 16, 2015 by jason
Tattermask

[Released 24.02.15] Beyond a shadow of a doubt one of the best bands in the Charlotte NC area to see live and listen to their albums would have to be Tattermask. Within a short amount of time they have become … Continue reading →

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Album review: SOMETHING CLEVER – Season of Darkness

Posted on March 16, 2015 by jason
Something Clever

[Released 17.03.15] Something Clever is a band out of Charlotte, NC. They’ve been around a couple years now and have slowly moved from an alt rock sound to more of a modern hard rock/metal outfit. They’ve been on my radar … Continue reading →

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Album review: ARCHER – Culling The Weak

Posted on March 16, 2015 by jason
Archer - Culling The Weak

[Released 05.05.15] Sometimes a band comes around that just offers an interpretation of a sound that is tried and true and make it all their own. Catching Archer on stage opening for German metal legend Doro, I got the chance … Continue reading →

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Album review: ROBIN GEORGE – Dangerous Music II

Posted on March 16, 2015 by jason
Robin George - Dangerous Music II

Angel Air [Released 06.04.15] www.angelair.co.uk This album is the follow-up to Robin George’s hit album ‘Dangerous Music’ and it was meant to be released back in 1986. However his then management company went to market and because of the success … Continue reading →

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Album review: GILLAN – The Albums Collection

Posted on March 16, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
GILLAN - The Albums Collection

Edsel [Release date 16.03.15] Boxed set, limited edition, 6-disc It is evident from these albums that singer Ian Gillan had an amazing band that, for whatever reasons, worked incredibly well.  Several top 10 albums and singles for a start.  As … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ECLIPSE, TAINTED NATION, REACH – Camden Underworld, London, 10 March 2015

Posted on March 15, 2015 by andynathan
ECLIPSE, TAINTED NATION, REACH - Camden Underworld, London, 10 March 2015

For the second time in three days the Camden Underworld played host to a value triple bill of three up and coming melodic rock bands, on this occasion with home grown meat in a Swedish sandwich (or smorgasbord perhaps?) However, the … Continue reading →

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News: MIKE PORCARO, DAEVID ALLEN, KISS – Sunday 15 March 2015

Posted on March 15, 2015 by jason
Dan Reed - Liverpool, 13 March 2013

RIP – Toto’s Mike Porcaro who had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. He was bass player in Toto between 1982–2008/2010–2015. In recent years he did not tour due to his illness and the band reformed in 2010 to help raise funds for … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE SWEET – New York Groove Plus

Posted on March 15, 2015 by jason
The Sweet - New York Groove Plus

Angel Air [Release date 06.04.15] www.angelair.co.uk This is a full release of the 2012 album previously available directly from the band and this version adds three bonus songs. The current line-up of the Sweet consists of original member guitarist Andy … Continue reading →

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Gig review: SICK OF IT ALL – Sound Control, Manchester, 5 February 2015

Posted on March 15, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
SICK OF IT ALL - Sound Control, Manchester, 5 February 2015

Headliners Sick Of It All are Lou, Pete Koller (guitar), Craig Setari (bass) and Armand Majidi (drums) and have been around the scene since 1986.  While having plenty of success they may not be known to many outside of the … Continue reading →

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Album review: IAN DURY/& THE BLOCKHEADS – Reissues

Posted on March 14, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
Ian Dury - New Boots And Panties!!

Edsel [Release date 02.03.15] To most, Ian Dury will always be remembered as the cheeky chappy who – in 1978 – had a massive hit with ‘Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick’. Dury’s Blockhead-related albums are now collected and re-formatted … Continue reading →

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Gig review: NIGHT RANGER – Islington Academy, 12 March 2015

Posted on March 14, 2015 by jason
NIGHT RANGER - Islington Academy, 12 March 2015

Once something of a holy grail for UK rock fans, Night Ranger visits are now regular on these shores – well London anyway. This was their third trip since 2011 but the band’s stock is high at the moment, last … Continue reading →

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Gig review: EUROPE, BLACK STAR RIDERS – Manchester Academy, 13 March 2015

Posted on March 14, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
EUROPE - Manchester Academy, 13 March 2015

I am still not convinced that two- or three-way bills are the best way forward for some of our premier bands.  The last time I saw Europe was a three-way with FM and Foreigner and notwithstanding poor sound (for the … Continue reading →

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EP review: BULLETPROOF ROSE – Loud Hard Fast

Posted on March 13, 2015 by david.wilson
Bulletproof Rose

Self Release  [Release date 27.04.15] If you are looking for some real feel good rock you could do a lot worse than to spin the debut EP, ‘Loud Hard Fast’, by Cumbrian rock band, Bullletproof Rose. Not the most original … Continue reading →

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Gig review: GUN – Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh, 10 March 2015

Posted on March 13, 2015 by david.wilson
GUN – Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh, 10 March 2015

Tonight was the first show of a short showcase tour for Gun’s new album ‘Frantic’ which is set for release on the 23rd March, a review of which can be found elsewhere on GRTR! The show was a Planet Rock … Continue reading →

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Gig review: KING KING – The Globe, Cardiff, 8 March 2015

Posted on March 13, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
King King - The Globe, Cardiff, 8 March 2015

A Sunday night can be a tricky one for any gig but thankfully  the fans came out in their droves for an almost full house at The Globe in what I can only describe as a masterclass in musicianship.  This … Continue reading →

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