Get Ready to ROCK! https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog News - Reviews - Interviews - Radio Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:49:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en-US Book review: ZAPPA THE HARD WAY (Revised & Expanded Edition) by Andrew Greenaway Andrew Greenaway - Zappa The Hard Way (Revised & Expanded Edition)Wymer Publishing  [Publication date 17.08.26] Andrew Greenaway’s revised and expanded ‘Zappa The Hard Way’ is a meticulously researched and even handed account of what proved to be Frank Zappa’s last tour. The 1988, 12 piece band (including a 5 piece … Continue reading →

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]]> https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2026/10/book-review-zappa-the-hard-way-revised-expanded-edition-by-andrew-greenaway/ Album review : SATAN – Out Of The Fire 1981-85 (4 CD Boxset) SATAN 150 out of the fireCherry Red [Release date : 9.10.26] Leaders rather than followers, Newcastle metal band, Satan grew up alongside Venom, Raven, and The Tygers Of Pan Tang. But while these bands made a few waves, Satan didn’t get the attention they deserved. … Continue reading →

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]]> https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2026/10/album-review-satan-out-of-the-fire-1981-85-4-cd-boxset/ Album review: BRONA McVITTIE – Supernatural Bróna McVittie - SupernaturalState 51/Company of Corkbots [Release date 16.10.26] Ulster singer‑songwriter, harpist and biologist Bróna McVittie returns with ‘Supernatural’, her fourth solo album. Released to coincide with Samhain, the ancient Irish festival when the veil between worlds grows thin, ‘Supernatural’ stands at … Continue reading →

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]]> https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2026/10/album-review-brona-mcvittie-supernatural/ Album review: PHIL VINCENT – Passive/Aggressive pvRock Company Records [Release date 21.10.26] Seriously, does Phil Vincent ever sleep?! This is Phil’s second solo album of the year, and third overall when Tragik are included. Phil Vincent never skimps on value either, as the CD adds two … Continue reading →

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]]> https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2026/10/album-review-phil-vincent-passiveaggressive/ Gig review: EUROPE – Armadillo, Glasgow, 30 September 2026 Euro 101986 – What a time to be alive! I was in my teenage prime (no laughing at the back!), still had hair and life was good. It was also a golden period for rock music with albums that would soundtrack … Continue reading →

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