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DVD review: THE QUIREBOYS – Live at the Town & Country Club

Posted on October 8, 2013 by jason
The Quireboys

Wienerworld [Release date 24.09.13] New to DVD is The Quireboys October 1992 show from London’s Town & Country Club – or for those of you under, let’s say 30, The Forum. The band were touring in support of their recently … Continue reading →

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Album review: MAGENTA – The Twenty Seven Club

Posted on October 7, 2013 by alanjones
Magenta

Tigermoth Records [Release date 02.09.13] Rob Reed, fresh from his triumphant ‘Kompendium’ project (a real ‘follow that’ job if ever there was one) has returned to his day job in Magenta with Christina Booth and Chris Fry to deliver yet … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: BLACK SPIDERS – The Cathouse, Glasgow, 6 October 2013

Posted on October 7, 2013 by david.wilson

I have had a Black Spiders baseball shirt for about a year and a half now and it is the only band shirt I have ever owned which has had people both at gigs and in the street stopping me … Continue reading →

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Album review: JADEA KELLY – Clover

Posted on October 7, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Jadea Kelly - Clover

Darth Jadea Music Jadea (pronounced Jay-da) Kelly is an emerging Canadian artist whose 2010 independently released Eastbound Platform album saw her nominated for ‘new emerging artist’ in the Canadian Folk Music Awards.  And believe me, there’s some fierce competition in … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: JOEY SUMMER, WILLIE & THE BANDITS, ANN SCOTT, PROSPEKT

Posted on October 7, 2013 by jason

JOEY SUMMER – Even The Saints Are Sinners Perris Records ww.joeysummer.com Latest album from Joey Summer who has a grounding in classic sounding melodic rock. It’s not a bad album as Joey Summers has a voice suited to melodic hard … Continue reading →

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Album review: TYLA J PALLAS – Devil’s Supper (Electric Sitting)

Posted on October 4, 2013 by jason
Tyla J Pallas - Devil

King Outlaw Long before the “Pledge” method of making and releasing a non-major label album, Dogs D’Amour front man Tyla J Pallas had perfected his own cottage industry style of label- sleeve designing, producing and releasing endless amounts of decent … Continue reading →

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Album review: MATTHEW GOOD – Arrows Of Desire

Posted on October 4, 2013 by jason

Frostbyte (double CD) Matthew Good releases his eleventh album (sixth solo album) as he switches between solo releases and those under the Matthew Good Band handle. He has had massive success in his native Canada. On this album he has … Continue reading →

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Album review: LISBEE STAINTON – Word Games

Posted on October 4, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Lisbee Stainton - Word Games

Marionet Music [Release date 04.11.13] After the excellent Girl On An Unmade Bed (2010), Lisbee Stainton’s last album Go (2011) fell a little short of expectations (with the exception of the wonderful single Wrench). Retreating to Monnow Valley Studios in … Continue reading →

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Album review: EDEN’S CURSE – Symphony of Sin

Posted on October 4, 2013 by jason
Eden

AFM Records www.afmrecords.de Eden’s Curse return with their fourth album, Symphony of Sin, after a difficult two year period with a new vocalist (Serbian Nikola Mijic) and a new keyboard player (former Power Quest member Steve Williams) in tow. Founding … Continue reading →

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Album review: LESLIE WEST – Still Climbing

Posted on October 3, 2013 by petefeenstra

Provogue/Mascot [Release date: 28.10.13] ‘Still Climbing’ is an aptly title album and metaphor for the guitar heavyweight Leslie West who has rebuilt his career since his leg amputation. The album finds the former Mountain guitarist with a surprising amount of … Continue reading →

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Album review: RUNNING WILD – Resilient

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Yiannis

SPV – [Release date 7.10.13] Few bands can claim to have fans across the globe who are as passionate and devoted to their craft as those belonging to the legendary German Heavy/Power Metalers Running Wild. Even they, however, had their … Continue reading →

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Gig review: FINNTROLL – Classic Grand, Glasgow, 1 October 2013

Posted on October 2, 2013 by david.wilson

On a wet Tuesday night what better way to pass the evening than in the company of three top Viking metal bands? I wasn’t sure how big a crowd would venture out on a school night for an evening of … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE PROG COLLECTIVE – Epilogue

Posted on October 2, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
The Prog Collective

Purple Pyramid/Cleopatra Records [Release date 14.10.13] Billy Sherwood is a busy man.  The one-time Yes guitarist/keyboard player has carved out a niche coordinating a myriad of projects in recent years – some with a prog angle,  others with a ‘tribute’ … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ROYAL SOUTHERN BROTHERHOOD – Boom Boom Club, Sutton, 28 September 2013

Posted on October 2, 2013 by petefeenstra

  Royal Southern Brotherhood may be considered the latest super group on the circuit, but the label appeared irrelevant to a line-up that celebrated its wealth of talent with a breathtaking two hour set. RSB is the considerable sum of its … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE ANSWER – New Horizon

Posted on October 1, 2013 by jason

Napalm Records www.theanswer.ie Amazingly this is the band’s fourth album and an important one as they have seemingly peaked fanbase wise here in the UK playing at mostly modest sized venues. They have had the helping hand of AC/DC’s management … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO – Jazz Cafe, London, 29 September 2013

Posted on October 1, 2013 by petefeenstra
Alex Skolnick Trio

This always promised to be a curious night, but if some of the audience were taking a leap of faith they were amply rewarded by a band who clearly relished a challenge as much a sharing their enjoyment with their … Continue reading →

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Album review: GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS – Ride ‘Til I Die/The Hard Stuff

Posted on October 1, 2013 by jason

  Eagle Records [Release date 07.10.13] A nice little two discs in one set from Eagle Records of ‘The Hard Stuff’ originally released in 2006 and ‘Ride ‘Til I Die’ which came out in 2003. George Thorogood & the Destroyers … Continue reading →

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EP Round-up: ANTHEM LIFE, BLEAK FALLS, LEFT FOR RED

Posted on September 30, 2013 by david.wilson

ANTHEM LIFE – Sins Of Salvation EP Self Release ( Release date – out now) Hailing from Southern Finland, Anthem Life have been together for four years. Influenced by Metallica, Stone Sour and Avenged Sevenfold ,the band play metal with … Continue reading →

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Album review: HURLEMENT – Terreur Et Tourment

Posted on September 30, 2013 by david.wilson

      Emanes Metal Records (Release date – out now) You may have guessed by the title that Hurlement are a French metal outfit. The band have been together for ten years and are proud to fly the flag … Continue reading →

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Album Review – ROXIN’ PALACE – Roxin’ Palace

Posted on September 30, 2013 by david.wilson

      SAOL (Release date – out now) Sleaze rockers Roxin’ Palace only formed last year in Italy but have already managed to write and record this 10 track album. The standard of the songs on offer and the … Continue reading →

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Album Review –THE BURNING CROWS –Behind The Veil

Posted on September 30, 2013 by david.wilson

      Self-release (release date – out now) This album has been around for a couple of months now but is still well worthy of a mention here. The band are managed and promoted by Matt Goom, who was … Continue reading →

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Album Review: KATATONIA -Dethroned and Uncrowned

Posted on September 30, 2013 by alanjones

      KScope – Released 9 September 2013 So, is it possible to improve on perfection? When I reviewed Katatonia’s ‘Dead End Kings’ album a year ago (q.v.) it got a well-deserved five star rating and made it into … Continue reading →

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News: Get Ready to ROCK! Radio – October 2013 Highlights

Posted on September 30, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Get Ready to ROCK! Radio

October 2013 Highlights More information at the dedicated website All times, GMT 18:00 The Guitarists: Pat Travers Sunday 6 October GRTR! Features Editor Pete Feenstra chats to Pat Travers about the blues Photo: Simon Dunkerley The Guitarists: Martin Barre Monday … Continue reading →

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Gig review: POWER WOLF London Underworld Friday 27th September 2013

Posted on September 30, 2013 by jason

To the Underworld and another night when they cram four bands into a tight time frame. I wish they would stop this, yes its great to give bands some exposure but it means fewer songs for the headliner. Majesty were … Continue reading →

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Album review: THIN LIZZY – Renegade & Thunder And Lightning

Posted on September 29, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Thin Lizzy - Renegade

Universal [Release date 23.09.13] Universal complete their remastering of the Thin Lizzy’s studio albums with Renegade and Thunder And Lightning. And while this period is often criticised for the direction changes (pop and metal) and performance, with production, line-up changes … Continue reading →

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