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Def Leppard announce US tour dates

Posted on March 12, 2012 by jason

DEF LEPPARD + POISON + LITA FORD Jun 20 – Salt Lake City, UT @ USANA Amphitheater Jun 22 – Irvine, CA @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Jun 23 – Las Vegas, NV @ Red Rock Amphitheatre Jun 25 – Denver, … Continue reading →

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Frozen Rain announce a new album

Posted on March 11, 2012 by jason

Frozen Rain CD ‘Ahead Of Time’. Info and sound clips can be found at: http://www.frozenrain.be/ http://www.reverbnation.com/frozenrain http://www.facebook.com/frozenrain.music A video clip of the song ‘Believe it or not’ will also be online very shortly. Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh … Continue reading →

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Z Rock 2012

Posted on March 8, 2012 by jason

www.zrecords.net www.z-records.com www.facebook.com/ZRECORDS.OFFICIAL Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, Check out videos here: https://www.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio David Randall presents a weekly show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sundays at 22:00 … Continue reading →

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GRAND MAGUS sign with Nuclear Blast

Posted on March 8, 2012 by jason

Nuclear Blast proudly announces the signing of Swedish Heavy Metal combo GRAND MAGUS. JB of GRAND MAGUS comments: “Grand Magus have finally found their hailing port – we’ve wrapped up a deal with the mighty Heavy Metal label Nuclear Blast. … Continue reading →

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Stampede line-up change and charity event

Posted on March 7, 2012 by jason

British melodic hard rockers STAMPEDE have announced that they are going back to basics as a four piece lineup with a special headline appearance at Hard Rock Big Noise Transmission – a charity event in Wolverhampton on 30th March. The band’s … Continue reading →

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Ringo & the Roundheads Live DVD and Blu Ray

Posted on March 6, 2012 by jason

Ringo & The Roundheads Live was filmed at this historic Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, Illinois – this one-night-only event presents Ringo Starr performing five Beatles classics along with his greatest solo hits in a career-spanning set with The Roundheads. Captured … Continue reading →

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Radiohead UK dates and Marshall Amps 50th anniversary gig

Posted on March 6, 2012 by jason

RADIOHEAD October 6th Manchester MEN Arena 8th/9th London O2 Arena Marshall Amps 50th anniversary concert at Wembley Arena on Saturday, September 22nd Billy Duffy (The Cult), Brian Tichy (Pride & Glory/Foreigner/Billy Idol/Whitesnake), Corey Taylor, Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake), Joe Satriani, Nicko … Continue reading →

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Europe announce UK tour dates

Posted on March 5, 2012 by jason

EUROPE Wed 21 Nov – Birmingham O2 Academy Thurs 22 Nov – Glasgow O2 ABC Fri 23 Nov – Manchester HMV Ritz Sun 25 Nov – Newcastle O2 Academy Mon 26 Nov – Leeds O2 Academy Tue 27th Nov – … Continue reading →

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Eric Johnson, Ministry tour dates and Kiss new album

Posted on March 5, 2012 by jason

ERIC JOHNSON 6 July – Holmfirth Picturedrome 7 July – Glasgow 02 ABC 8 July – Gateshead Sage 9 July – Bath Komedia 10 July – London Leicester Square ROCK ‘N’ ROLL ALL STARS (includes GENE SIMMONS, JOE ELLIOTT (DEF … Continue reading →

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RIP – Ronnie Montrose

Posted on March 4, 2012 by jason

RIP – Ronnie Montrose who has passed away aged 64. From his official website: ‘A few months ago, we held a surprise party for Ronnie Montrose’s 64th birthday. He gave an impromptu speech, and told us that after a long … Continue reading →

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B.B. KING – LIVE AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL 2011

Posted on March 2, 2012 by jason

Release date: 30TH APRIL 2012 (CD/DVD/BluRay) UMC On 28 June 2011, the “King of the Blues” B.B. King played to an adoring sold-out crowd at London’s spectacular Royal Albert Hall. It was another unforgettable night in the career of one … Continue reading →

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THE JAR FAMILY CONFIRMED AS MAIN SUPPORT FOR GUITAR LEGEND STEVE CRADOCK

Posted on March 2, 2012 by jason

THE JAR FAMILY CONFIRMED AS MAIN SUPPORT FOR GUITAR LEGEND STEVE CRADOCK (OCEAN COLOUR SCENE) The North East’s buzz band The Jar Family, have been confirmed as main support for legendary guitarist Steve Cradock’s show at the Newcastle O2 Academy … Continue reading →

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DEAD CAN DANCE tour dates and TANGERINE DREAM London show

Posted on March 2, 2012 by jason

DEAD CAN DANCE 19th Sept HCTAT Istanbul 21st Sept Earth Theatre Thessaloniki 23rd Sept Lycabetus Theatre Athens 25th Sept MCV Utrecht 27th Sept Grand Rex Paris 29th Sept Cirque Royal Brussels 1st Oct Alte Oper Frankfurt 3rd Oct Tempodrom Berlin … Continue reading →

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The Dunwells gain praise from Cameron Crowe

Posted on February 29, 2012 by jason

LOS ANGELES, CA – February 29th, 2012 — Breaking British band The Dunwells brought their Americana/rock/folk/soul sound to L.A.’s Hotel Cafe last night, and in the audience was writer/director Cameron Crowe who won an Academy Award for his screenplay of … Continue reading →

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Bellowhead, Carl Palmer, Hawkwind & Marillion tour dates

Posted on February 29, 2012 by jason

CARL PALMER 11 April L’Aquila, Italy Venue: TBA 15 April Roma, Italy Venue: TBA 17 April Prattien, Switzerland Venue: TBA 18 April Paris, France Venue: TBA 19 April Verviers, Belgium Venue: TBA 20 April Siegburg, Germany Venue: TBA 21 April … Continue reading →

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The Lady: A Homage to Sandy Denny

Posted on February 28, 2012 by jason

An evening of classic songs by Sandy Denny featuring Joan Wasser aka Joan As Policewoman, Maddy Prior, Jerry Donahue, Dave Swarbrick, Green Gartside, PP Arnold, Thea Gilmore, plus members of Bellowhead, Lavinia Blackwall (Trembling Bells), Sam Carter, Blair Dunlop (The … Continue reading →

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Guns ‘N Roses & Toto announce tours

Posted on February 27, 2012 by jason

GUNS ‘N’ ROSES May Thu. 17: Dublin O2 Sat. 19: Nottingham Capital FM Arena Sun. 20: Liverpool Echo Arena Wed. 23: Newcastle Metro Fri. 25: Glasgow SECC Sat. 26: Birmingham LG Arena Tue. 29: Manchester MEN Arena Thu. 31: London … Continue reading →

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Cambridge Rock Festival spring edition 27th-29th April 2012

Posted on February 24, 2012 by jason

For tickets and prices please click here Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, Check out videos here: https://www.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio David Randall presents a weekly show on Get Ready to ROCK! … Continue reading →

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T in the Park line-up announced

Posted on February 23, 2012 by jason

T in the Park 6th-8th July at Balado, near Kinross Headliners: Snow Patrol will headline Friday, Kasabian the Saturday night and the Stone Roses on Sunday.  Other bands on the bill include Tinie Tempah, New Order, Elbow, Kaiser Chiefs, Chase & Status, Happy Mondays, … Continue reading →

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W.A.S.P. Styx & Ten all announce new tour dates

Posted on February 23, 2012 by jason

W.A.S.P. September Fri 21st – LONDON, HMV Forum Sat 22nd – EDINBURGH, HMV Picture House Sun 23rd – NEWCASTLE, Academy Thu 27th – MANCHESTER, HMV Ritz Fri 28th – LEEDS, Academy Sun 30th – NORWICH, Waterfront October Mon 1st – … Continue reading →

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Chickenfoot Iron Maiden USA

Posted on February 22, 2012 by GRTR! HQ

CHICKENFOOT USA May/June 04 May Lake Tahoe, NV – Harrah’s Hotel & Casino 05 May Lake Tahoe, NV – Harrah’s Hotel & Casino 09 May Denver, CO – The Fillmore Aud. 11 May Minneapolis, MN – The Brick 12 May … Continue reading →

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Tyketto Europe Sonata Arctica Heart

Posted on February 22, 2012 by GRTR! HQ

Tyketto release their new album ‘Dig In Deep’ on 20th April. Europe release ther new album ‘Bag Of Bones on April 18th. Sonata Arctica’s new album ‘Stones Grow Her Name’ is released on May 18th through Nuclear Blast. Heart plan … Continue reading →

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KING MOB 28 March 2012

Posted on February 22, 2012 by GRTR! HQ

***PRESS RELEASE*** KING MOB Stephen W Parsons (vocals) • Chris Spedding (guitar) • Sixteen (guitar) • Toshi Ogawa (bass) • Martin Chambers (drums) LIVE AT LONDON’S O2 ACADEMY ISLINGTON with special guests including: PHIL MANZANERA • GLEN MATLOCK • WILKO … Continue reading →

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