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Category Archives: Album News
News: MARILLION – Royal Albert Hall release and UK tour starts 8 April
Marillion’s triumphal first time performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall is celebrated on a CD/DVD/Bluray – ‘All One Tonight’ – and released prior to their UK tour. In two parts, ‘All One Tonight’ firstly showcases the band’s acclaimed 2016 studio … Continue reading
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News: WISHBONE ASH – Limited Edition ‘Vintage Years’ 30-CD Box Set out 20 April 2018
Wishbone Ash – one of the UK’s most enduring and best-loved rock acts – are celebrated on 20 April with the release of a comprehensive deluxe 30 CD box set, The Vintage Years via Madfish. This collection – authorised by … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Powell, April 2018, book, box set, Limited Edition, live albums, Madfish, Martin Turner, memorabilia, posters, The Vintage Years 1970-1991, Wishbone Ash
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News: FRUITS DE MER RECORDS celebrate 10th birthday with Glastonbury Gig
Independent label Fruits de Mer Records celebrate their 10th birthday in 2018 with a raft of releases and a birthday celebration at the King Arthur pub in Glastonbury on 12 May. The gig has already sold out and will be … Continue reading
News: MOLLIE MARRIOTT – radio interview, new album and tour dates (November 2017)
In this exclusive edit, Mollie Marriott chats to David Randall about the music business, the lead-in to her new album, and the current touring musical ‘All Or Nothing’ for which she provided vocal coaching. (10:27) The full version of their … Continue reading
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Tagged album, gigs, interview, Joe Brown, Mollie Marriott, November 2017, Paul Weller, pop, radio, rock, singer, songwriter, Steve Marriott, Tour, Truth Is A Wolf
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News: TEN YEARS AFTER – 50th Anniversary Box Set in November 2017
Chrysalis Records release a 50th Anniversary box set in November to coincide with the release of Ten Year’s After’s debut album in 1967. For the first time including albums from both the Deram and Chrysalis eras, between 1967 and 1974, … Continue reading
News: GRAHAM BONNET – interview (August 2017) and UK dates (November 2017)
In this exclusive edit Graham tells Get Ready to ROCK!’s David Randall about his current activities and band. (15:02) The hour special is broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sunday 27 August at 18:00 GMT. Graham Bonnet starts work … Continue reading
News: JON STEVENS announces new album Starlight (September 2017)
On September 15th Jon Stevens returns with his new solo album, ‘Starlight,’ out on BMG. ‘Starlight’ is 11-track collection bursting with soulful artistry and honesty, masterfully crafted by one of Australia’s most prolific rock stars. Different as they are, each track overflows with … Continue reading
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Tagged Dave Stewart, INXS, Jon Stevens, new album, news, Noiseworks, pop, Ringo Starr, rock, September 15 2017, Starlight
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News: JUDIE TZUKE – new album, tour, exclusive radio play (July 2017)
Singer songwriter Judie Tzuke releases a new album – ‘Peace Has Broken Out’ – on 1 September, ahead of a series of UK tour dates. On Sunday 16 July at 22:00 GMT on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio there was … Continue reading
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Tagged album, dates, Judie Tzuke, news, Peace Has Broken Out, radio, singer, songwriter, Tour, UK tour
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News: STACKRIDGE release The Final Bow (July 2017)
Pop prog rockers Stackridge played their “Farewell” Tour in late 2015 and their gig at The Fiddlers Club, Bristol on 19 December 2015 is released on 14 July by Angel Air Records. The band appeared at the formative Glastonbury Festival … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Davis, Angel Air Records, James Warren, pop, progressive, Stackridge, The Final Bow Bristol 2015, The Korgis
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News: Jethro Tull’s IAN ANDERSON – new album and radio interview (March 2017)
Pete Feenstra chatted to Ian Anderson and featured tracks from the new album, for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio. First broadcast 12 March 2017. Album review Nearly 50 years after the debut album from Jethro Tull, Ian Anderson is set … Continue reading
News: THUNDER – New album, tour and radio interview (February 2017)
Melodic hard rockers Thunder release a new studio album ‘Rip It Up’ on 10 February via earMUSIC. The band’s eleventh studio album follows the successful ‘Wonder Days’ and last year’s performances at Ramblin’ Man and Steelhouse Festivals. The band ‘s … Continue reading
Posted in Album News, ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS, Gigs and Tour News, INTERVIEWS, NEWS, Radio interview
Tagged album, Danny Bowes, February 2017, hard rock, interview, melodic, radio, Rip It Up, Thunder, Tour
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News: LISBEE STAINTON to release first album in three years ahead of a UK tour
Highly acclaimed singer-songwriter Lisbee Stainton will release her fifth studio album ‘Then Up’ on 21st April 2017 on Marionet Music, ahead of a nine-date headline UK tour throughout May. The release of ‘Then Up’ will be preceded by the release … Continue reading
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Tagged album, folk, Lisbee Stainton, Marionet Music, news, pop, singer, songwriter, Then Up, UK tour
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News: GORDON GILTRAP releases new album and radio interview (January 2017)
Gordon Giltrap may be best known for his 1978 hit single ‘Heartsong’ but his 50 year-plus career has positioned him as one of the most influential and progressive acoustic guitar players. Gordon was influenced by the sixties folk greats Bert … Continue reading
Upcoming: New releases (CD/DVD) January-March 2017
Compiled by Jason Ritchie Updated 13.02.17 2017 January 6th DEREK DAVIS (BABYLON A.D.) ‘Revolutionary Soul’ HALESTORM ‘ReAniMate 3.0′ (covers EP) MAGNUM ‘In The Valley Of Tears – The Ballads’ SPV/Steamhammer YOU ME AT SIX ‘Night People’ 13th ACCEPT ‘Restless And … Continue reading
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Tagged 2017, album, CD, DVD, forthcoming, new, release
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News: VOODOO VEGAS new album and radio feature (30 October 2016)
In this special feature, Voodoo Vegas frontman Lawrence Case introduces several tracks from the album ‘Freak Show Candy Floss’. (First broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio on 30 October 2016 as part of ‘New to GRTR!’) Bournemouth-based Voodoo Vegas … Continue reading
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News: GLENN HUGHES – New album and radio interview (October 2016)
GRTR!’s David Randall caught up with Glenn recently to chat about the album and his music, playing tracks from ‘Resonate’ and other career highlights. This special feature was first broadcast on Sunday 30 October at 22:00 GMT in the first … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Black Country Communion, Deep Purple, feature, funk, gigs, Glenn Hughes, heavy rock, interview, October 2016, radio, Resonate, Tour
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Upcoming: New releases (CD/DVD) October-December 2016
Compiled by Jason Ritchie October 7th ALTER BRIDGE ‘The Last Hero’ Napalm Records CETI ‘Snakes Of Eden’ Metal Mind SUM 41 ’13 Voices’ 14th THE ANSWER ‘Solas’ Napalm Records EDEN’S CURSE ‘Cardinal’ AFM Records TYKETTO TBA Frontiers 21st BECK TBA … Continue reading
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Tagged album, CD, DVD, forthcoming, new release, October-December 2016
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Upcoming: New releases (CD/DVD) July-September 2016
Compiled by Jason Ritchie July 2016 1st BLINK 182 ‘California’ FATES WARNING ‘Theories Of Flight’ Inside Out WOLF HOFFMANN (ACCEPT) ‘Headbangers Symphony’ Nuclear Blast OUTLASTED ‘Into The Light’ MelodicRock Records PAIN OF SALVATION ‘Remedy Lane Re:visited (Re:mixed & Re:lived)’ InsideOutMusic … Continue reading
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Tagged album, CD, DVD, forthcoming, July-September 2016, New releases
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News: Rising rockers ALBANY DOWN release The Outer Reach and interview, June 2016
Pete Feenstra chats to Albany Down with tracks from the album ‘The Outer Reach’ (25:00) First broadcast 22 May 2016 on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio. Get Ready to ROCK! favourites Albany Down release their third studio album – ‘The … Continue reading
Posted in Album News, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Gigs and Tour News, INTERVIEWS, NEWS, Radio interview
Tagged Albany Down, blues rock, gigs, interview, June 2016, radio, rock, The Outer Reach, Tour
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News: DAN REED NETWORK – new album and interview (Sunday 29 May 2016)
In this exclusive interview edit, Dan Reed chats to David Randall about ‘Fight Another Day’. (8:59) The full version of the interview is now available via Mixcloud The first new Dan Reed Network album for 25 years is released via … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Dan Reed Network, Fight Another Day, funk, interview, radio, rock
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Upcoming: New releases (CD/DVD) April-June 2016
Compiled by Jason Ritchie April 2016 1st BABYMETAL ‘Fox Day’ earMusic BLACK STONE CHERRY ‘Kentucky’ Mascot Records CHEAP TRICK ‘Bang Zoom Crazy Hello’ HUMAN ZOO ‘My Own God’ THUNDERSTONE ‘Apocalypse Again’ AFM Records 8th LA PAZ ‘Shut Up And Rawk!’ … Continue reading
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Tagged album, April-June 2016, CD, DVD, New releases
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