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News: The Best of 2022 – Get Ready to ROCK! reviewers choose their Top Albums of the Year

Posted on December 4, 2022 by GRTR! HQ
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Marillion made several lists for their album releases and UK tour in 2022 Finally, in 2022, there was something like a return to normality for live music, although more latterly the economic crisis impacted on punters’ disposable income and therefore … Continue reading →

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News: METALLICA, POWER WOLF, KHYMERA (December 2022)

Posted on November 29, 2022 by jason

Ace Frehley is finishing off his new album for a planned release in early 2023. The Balladmongrels is a new band featuring Dogs D’amour frontman Tyla J. Pallas and  singer songwriter Matty James Cassidy. Their debut album, ‘Trouble’, is set … Continue reading →

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News: JOURNEY, REVOLUTION SAINTS, STONEDEAD, (November 2022)

Posted on November 1, 2022 by jason

The original line-up of Biohazard has reformed and play a series of summer festival dates including Bloodstock next year. The band are also planning to record new music. Buckcherry have completed work on their tenth studio album due for release … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: New releases (CD/DVD) 2023

Posted on October 14, 2022 by GRTR! HQ
Steel Bars - A Tribute to Michael Bolton

Compiled by Jason Ritchie January – June 2023 To search quickly within this page (“Find In Page”): Press Ctrl+F (on Windows PC, Chromebook, or Linux system), or Command+F (on a Mac) on the keyboard. The “F” stands for “Find,” and … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: New releases (CD/DVD) July 2022 – December 2022

Posted on October 13, 2022 by GRTR! HQ
CATS IN SPACE - Kickstart The Sun

Compiled by Jason Ritchie Upcoming: New releases (CD/DVD)  2023 To search quickly within this page (“Find In Page”): Press Ctrl+F (on Windows PC, Chromebook, or Linux system), or Command+F (on a Mac) on the keyboard. The “F” stands for “Find,” … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: UK & Ireland Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2022)

Posted on October 13, 2022 by GRTR! HQ
G3 2018 - JOE SATRIANI - Manchester Apollo, 27 April 2018

Compiled by Jason Ritchie Please check artist and venue websites for latest information. Your tour not listed? Contact us! UK & Ireland Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2023) UK Festivals 2022 2022 Tour Dates (Europe, USA, ROW) To search quickly … Continue reading →

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News: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, BIG STAR, SLADE (October 2022)

Posted on October 2, 2022 by jason
Iron Maiden - Download Festival - 11 June 2022

The Answer release a new single ‘Blood Brother’ on October 14. Jimmy Barnes releases ‘Blue Christmas’ on November 25. Black Country Communion plan to record their fifth album next year. Black Sabbath’s ‘Heaven And Hell’ and ‘Mob Rules’ albums will … Continue reading →

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News: Rock music website Get Ready to ROCK! celebrates 20th anniversary (October 2022)

Posted on September 25, 2022 by GRTR! HQ
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Popular rock music website Get Ready to ROCK! will be celebrating its 20th anniversary from October 2022. The website soft-launched in October 2002 and since that time has become a popular destination online for authoritative music reviews and interviews. In … Continue reading →

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News: JUSTIN HAYWARD, ANTHRAX, MAGMA (September 2022)

Posted on September 1, 2022 by jason
Justin Hayward - photo by Lee Millward

Lee Aaron releases her latest album ‘Elevate‘ on November 25 via Metallville Records. Arc Of Life release their second album ‘Don’t Look Down’ on November 18 through Frontiers. Black Veil Brides release a new EP entitled ‘The Mourning’ on October … Continue reading →

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News: SAMMY HAGAR, RINGO STARR, GINGER WILDHEART (August 2022)

Posted on July 31, 2022 by jason
Foreigner - 2018

Artic Monkeys release their new album ‘The Car’ on October 21. Candlemass release their latest album ‘Sweet Evil Sun’ on November 18 on Napalm Records. The Commoners release their latest album ‘Find A Better Way’ on November 4. Conception have … Continue reading →

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News: BIG BIG TRAIN, JELLYFISH, TONY WRIGHT (July 2022)

Posted on June 30, 2022 by jason
Glenn Hughes - Stonedeaf - 24 August 2019

Lee Aaron plans to release her new album ‘Elevate’ before the end of the year. A-Ha release their new album ‘True North’ on October 21. Big Big Train release ‘Summer Shall Not Fade – Live At Loreley’ through English Electric Recordings … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: New releases (CD/DVD) January 2022 – June 2022

Posted on June 27, 2022 by GRTR! HQ
BITE THE BULLET - End of the Line

Compiled by Jason Ritchie October-December 2021 July 2022 – December 2022 To search quickly within this page (“Find In Page”): Press Ctrl+F (on Windows PC, Chromebook, or Linux system), or Command+F (on a Mac) on the keyboard. The “F” stands … Continue reading →

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News: Get Ready to ROCK! adds to interview archive via podcasts (June 2022)

Posted on June 9, 2022 by GRTR! HQ
JOE BONAMASSA – Royal Albert Hall, London, 6 May 2022

In the run-up to its 20th anniversary year Get Ready to ROCK! will be releasing a selection of interviews collected over two decades.  These will be available as podcasts via the usual podcast channels. Get Ready to ROCK! Managing Editor … Continue reading →

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News: PINK FLOYD, NEIL YOUNG, GREAT WHITE (June 2022)

Posted on June 1, 2022 by jason

Arch Enemy have pushed back the release date of their new album, ‘Deceivers’, to August 12 from the previously announced July 29. Jeff Beck releases a new album on July 15 entitled ’18′, which is a collaborative one with Johnny … Continue reading →

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Album review: BRAVE RIVAL – Life’s Machine

Posted on May 28, 2022 by GRTR! HQ
BRAVE RIVAL - Life's Machine

www.braverival.com [Release date 06.05.22] The debut album from Portsmouth rockers Brave Rival places them in a trajectory from Abba via Heart and Fleetwood Mac to Zeppelin.  This should mean at least that the band will appeal to a wide age … Continue reading →

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News: CORNBURY FESTIVAL 8-10 July, 2022

Posted on May 25, 2022 by jason
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To celebrate, the majority of acts on the 2022 bill are returning festival favourites. Joining the heavy weight line up of headliners  James Blunt & The Darkness (Friday), Bryan Adams & The Waterboys (Saturday), Ronan Keating & Jools Holland (Sunday) … Continue reading →

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News: JOE BOUCHARD, SLASH, SEX PISTOLS, (May 2022)

Posted on May 4, 2022 by jason
Orianthi - Manchester Arena, 24 October 2016

Alter Bridge release their latest album ‘Pawns & Kings’ on October 14 via Napalm Records. The Answer make a live return at Planet Rockstock on December 3 and plan to release a new album  in 2023 on Golden Robot Records. … Continue reading →

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Album review: JOE SATRIANI – The Elephants Of Mars

Posted on April 25, 2022 by GRTR! HQ
JOE SATRIANI - The Elephants Of Mars

earMUSIC [Release date 08.04.22] A new Satch album. Energy levels high.  Check.  Weird titles.  Check.  Stellar guitar.  Check.  Shades on.  Check. In fact guitar nerds are being spoilt, because this album comes hot on the heels of Steve Vai’s latest … Continue reading →

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News: JOURNEY, MIKE BATT, TIM BOWNESS (April 2022)

Posted on April 4, 2022 by jason
Journey - Manchester MEN, 23 May 2013 - Photo by Steve Goudie

Altaria release their new album ‘Wisdom’ on July 8 via Atomic Fire Records. Alter Bridge plan to release their new album in September. Atomic Kings – vocalist Ken Ronk, bassist Greg Chaisson (Badlands, ex-Red Dragon Cartel), guitarist Ryan McKay and drummer Jim Taft … Continue reading →

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Album review: GHOST – Impera

Posted on March 8, 2022 by david.wilson
Ghost - Impera

Loma Vista Recordings [Release date 11.03.22] Papa and the Nameless Ghouls are back with album number 5. The last album, Prequelle, took us back to the time of the Plague, but here we join Ghost in more modern times. The concept … Continue reading →

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News: SKID ROW, STEELHOUSE FESTIVAL, BOWLING FOR SOUP (March 2022)

Posted on February 28, 2022 by jason

Belle and Sebastian’s new album ‘A Bit Of Previous’ will arrive on May 6 via Matador. Graham Bonnet Band will release a new album, ‘Day Out In Nowhere’, on May 13 via Frontiers. Don Airey guests on one song. Bowling For Soup … Continue reading →

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Album review: MARILLION – An Hour Before It’s Dark

Posted on February 12, 2022 by GRTR! HQ
MARILLION - An Hour Before It's Dark

Intact/earMUSIC [Release date 04.03.22] CD+DVD Digipak / CD Digipak / Jewelbox CD / Blu-ray Softbox / 2LP Gatefold / Ltd. Coloured 2LP (Orange) The past two years of pandemic has understandably pervaded album releases, the most extreme outcome is a … Continue reading →

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News: MAGNUM Month at Get Ready to ROCK! – 50 Years, New Album, UK and European Tour (March 2022)

Posted on February 4, 2022 by GRTR! HQ
Magnum Month @GRTR!

Ahead of their UK and European tour in late March/April 2022, Get Ready to ROCK! will be celebrating the band Magnum throughout the month of March. Magnum celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2022.  They developed from a band playing cover … Continue reading →

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News: SAXON, ALICE COOPER, THE UNDERTONES (February 2022)

Posted on February 1, 2022 by jason

Accept have signed with Napalm Records. Aerosmith release ’1971: The Road Starts Here’ on April 8. Angel Nation release their new album ‘Antares on April 8 through Inner Wound Recordings. Autograph have signed with Frontiers with a new album due … Continue reading →

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Album review: SAXON – Carpe Diem

Posted on January 12, 2022 by jason
SAXON - Carpe Diem

Silver Lining [Release date 04.02.22] Saxon, one of the world’s most consistent and reliable classic metal bands, a name synonymous with the New Wave Of British Heavy (NWoBHM); there were there at the start in the late 70s. Hits such … Continue reading →

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