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Album review: ROBERT REED – Sanctuary

Posted on June 26, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Tigermoth Records [Release date 21.07.14] I don’t get this. Robert Reed (erstwhile Magenta man and architect of the stupendous Kompendium last year) ploughing a furrow that was well tilled by Mike Oldfield forty years ago and even using his collaborators … Continue reading →

Interview with TIM BOWNESS – 19 June 2014

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Yiannis

Singer, songwriter, record label owner…Tim Bowness has stuck his skilled fingers in many different musical pies over the years but “Abandoned Dancehall Dreams”, his first proper solo effort, finds the Englishman finally fully taking charge of his artistic destiny. Having … Continue reading →

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Album Review: TIM BOWNESS – Abandoned Dancehall Dreams

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Yiannis

Inside Out – Out Now. Tim Bowness is a much sought after singer/songwriter who is best known as Steven Wilson’s creative other half in the experimental Art Rock / Dream Pop outfit No-Man. Various collaborations have resulted in an impressive … Continue reading →

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Album Review: OPIUM WARLORDS – Taste My Sword Of Understanding

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Yiannis

Svart Records – Out Now. Last time I decided to write a review for one of Sami Albert Hynnien’s musical projects, I was not impressed by the offering in question.I like to consider myself as a fairly open-minded person but … Continue reading →

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Album Review: RAGE – The Soundchaser Archives

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Yiannis

Nuclear Blast – Out Now. It was not very long after they released their debut album “Reign Of Fear” back in 1986 that the German Thrash/Power Metalers Rage were first brought to my attention and subsequent heart-stopping performances, one in … Continue reading →

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Gig review: MORELAND & ARBUCKLE – The Beaverwood Club, Chisehurst, 24 June 2014

Posted on June 26, 2014 by petefeenstra

Moreland & Arbuckle aren’t like any other blues band. The term Roots Rock hardly encapsulates the breadth of their music. They are a power trio with a difference, comprising harp, drum and guitar, with Aaron Moreland providing the bass lines … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE LAST VEGAS – Sweet Salvation

Posted on June 26, 2014 by jason

Frostbyte Media [Release date 02.06.14] Originally formed in 2003, Chicago, The Last Vegas really took off when joined by current vocalist Chad Cherry in 2008. The band beat 8,000 others to a prize which included opening for Motley Crue, a … Continue reading →

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Book review: Let It Rock: The Making of Bon Jovi’s Slippery When Wet by Neil Daniels

Posted on June 26, 2014 by jason

Soundcheck Books [Published 2014] www.soundcheckbooks.co.uk A compact little tome that looks at Bon Jovi’s biggest selling album (a mere 28 million copies plus) ‘Slippery When Wet’ with a track by track review by the author, fellow rock journalist recollections of … Continue reading →

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Gig review – DESERT MOUNTAIN TRIBE – Bush Hall, London, 16 June 2014

Posted on June 26, 2014 by petefeenstra

They came, they saw, they created spine-tingling psychedelic rock and then left quietly. Just like one of those cosmic moments when everything seems crystal clear and the universe is encapsulated in a flash, Desert Mountain Tribe hit a peak, but … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE YOUNG FOLK – The Little Battle

Posted on June 25, 2014 by jason

Pixie Pace Records [Released 08.09.14] Having witnessed an excellent gig by the band earlier this year in London I was looking forward to hearing their debut release. The band consists of Anthony Furey (vocals/guitar), Tony McCaughlin (bass/mandolin/vocals), Paul Butler (keyboards/vocals) … Continue reading →

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News: Get Ready to ROCK! Radio – July 2014 highlights

Posted on June 25, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Pete Feenstra and Bernie Marsden, June 2014

July 2014 Highlights More information at the dedicated website Check back here as we add new features throughout the month. All times, BST (GMT+1) Tuesdays 19:00 Pete Feenstra Rock & Blues Pete signposts upcoming and established artists who need your … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE DOWLING POOLE – Bleak Strategies

Posted on June 25, 2014 by jason

369 Records [Release date: 11.08.14] https://www.facebook.com/TheDowlingPoole Not a Drowning Pool tribute band but the latest poprocktastic creation from Willie Dowling (Honeycrack/Jackdaw4) and his co-collaborator Jon Poole (ex-Cardiacs). They have funded this via Pledge Music and they sing and play all … Continue reading →

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Gig review: JEFF SCOTT SOTO – The Tivoli, Buckley, 23 June 2014

Posted on June 24, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Setlists.fm is a blessing and a curse. Notwithstanding the occasional inaccuracy it has proved a boon to lazy or forgetful reviewers but also a useful tool to evaluate the worthiness of a tour. And recently I used it to decide … Continue reading →

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Album Review: AISLES – 4:45 AM

Posted on June 23, 2014 by alanjones

Presagio Records [Release Date: 29.10.13] The world of progressive rock, in recent years, has been expanded to some of the furthest-flung corners of the globe. Not only from the likes of eastern Europe, Scandinavia and Japan but from less-expected outposts … Continue reading →

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Gig review: NICK OLIVERI – Rock City, Nottingham, 9 June 2014

Posted on June 23, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Well it been quite a while since I have seen Nick Oliveri live, last time was back in 2001 when QOTSA were still mere pups in the music scene and Nick was known for occasionally appearing on stage wearing nothing … Continue reading →

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DVD review: ELTON JOHN – The Million Dollar Piano

Posted on June 23, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Eagle Rock [Release date 30.06.14] The Million Dollar Piano is Elton’s residency showcase at The Colosseum, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas featuring a unique Yamaha piano sporting 68 LED video screens displaying imagery to complement that on the vast screens behind … Continue reading →

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Album review: NIGHT BY NIGHT – NxN

Posted on June 23, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Nikk Gunns caught up with Ben and Damien from the band at their album launch on 17 July when they talked about their influences and hopes for the future. (6:26) Sun Hill Production/Cargo Records [Release date 14.07.14] So far 2014 … Continue reading →

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Album review: DEEP PURPLE – Purpendicular (reissue)

Posted on June 21, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Hear No Evil Recordings [Release date 16.06.14] Deep Purple’s current album ‘Now What?!’ was a favourite of 2013, and ‘Purpendicular’ shows its blood line: the very first Purple album with guitarist Steve Morse in 1996. As ever it captures the … Continue reading →

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Album Review: ANATHEMA – Distant Satellites

Posted on June 21, 2014 by alanjones

Kscope [Release Date: 09.06.14] Following on from the brilliantly anthemic ‘Weather Systems’ from 2012 and the dreamily divine live album ‘Universal’ from 2013, Anathema have unleashed ‘Distant Satellites’ on their passionately devout following – a devout following that I fear … Continue reading →

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Album review: SEVEN – 7

Posted on June 21, 2014 by jason

Escape Music www.escape-music.com [Out now] Back in the late 80’s and into the early 90’s the AOR/melodic rock scene was thriving and record labels were signing up UK based acts like FM, Airrace, Little Angels, Dare and this band Seven … Continue reading →

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Album review: BLACKTOP DELUXE – Turn Up Be Nice Play Hard

Posted on June 21, 2014 by petefeenstra

Blacktop Deluxe [Release date 13.05.14] Blacktop Deluxe are a Cornish based power trio featuring Keith Howe on guitar and vocals, Tim Chapple on bass and Alan Ibbotson on drums and vocals, with producer Gareth Young doubling on keyboards. ‘Turn Up … Continue reading →

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Album Review: DODSON AND FOGG – After The Fall

Posted on June 20, 2014 by alanjones

Self-released – [Release date: 22 April 2014] Remember, way back in the good old days of the late sixties and early seventies, how bands would bang an album out every six months or so? And such was the calibre of … Continue reading →

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Interview: PAUL MENEL

Posted on June 20, 2014 by jason

Paul Menel is a former singer with prog rockers IQ and released a very enjoyable solo album ‘Into Insignificance I Will Pale’, and he has an unofficial England World Cup song out now with the Essentials… Hi Jason Firstly, thanks … Continue reading →

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Album review: CADO BELLE – Cado Belle (reissue)

Posted on June 19, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Big Break Records [Release date 23.06.14] At last, Cado Belle’s one and only album – originally released in 1976 – gets a proper reissue. Earlier versions have suffered from a lack of bonus tracks, decent audio and packaging, with one … Continue reading →

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Album review: JULES CARTER TRIO – Done Misbehaving

Posted on June 18, 2014 by petefeenstra

Jules Carter Trio [Release date 16.06.14] The Jules Carter Trio’s ‘Done Misbehaving’ is a frustrating album. The funky grooves, intricate guitar playing and tight band interplay from guitarist Jules, bassist Fingerz Carty and drummer Paul White is hampered by some … Continue reading →