Category Archives: GIG REVIEWS

Gig review: THE UNION – Manchester Academy 3, 8 November 2013

Posted on November 20, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
The Union - Manchester Academy 3, 8 November 2013

There was definitely no doubt who the crowd were here for tonight as the sea of Union T-shirts was clear to see, midway through their UK tour The Union are touring after the release of their DVD ‘Live in Guildford’ … Continue reading →

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Gig review: MOTT THE HOOPLE – London O2 Arena,18 November 2013

Posted on November 19, 2013 by jason
Mott The Hoople - London O2 Arena, 18 November 2013

After a successful reunion tour back in 2009 Mott The Hoople where they only played in London, they were back for a UK tour culminating at the O2 Arena which had a very good turnout especially as it was a … Continue reading →

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Gig review: KT TUNSTALL – Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, 16 November 2013

Posted on November 17, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
KT Tunstall, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, 16 November 2013

It’s probably fair to say that the albums since 2004′s award-winning ‘Eye To The Telescope’ may have progressively alienated those who loved its breezy, folky – and highly accessible – pop. Since that time KT Tunstall has released four more … Continue reading →

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Gig review: CAPERCAILLIE – Floral Pavilion, New Brighton, 16 November 2013

Posted on November 17, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
CAPERCAILLIE - Floral Pavilion, New Brighton, 16 November 2013

Capercaillie put down a marker for Celtic fusion back in the late 1980s.  They straddled the divide between the Celtic rockmeister Alan Stivell and the more commercial early incarnation of The Corrs.  Most recently, live gigs have been rare and … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: REEF – O2 ABC, Glasgow – 15 November 2013

Posted on November 16, 2013 by david.wilson

Interview with James Toseland by David Wilson, 15 November 2013 Reef are a band that hold a place dear in many people’s hearts. At their peak they were one of Britain’s hardest working and most down to earth bands with … Continue reading →

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Gig review: JOHN LEES’ BARCLAY JAMES HARVEST, Islington Assembly Hall, 8 November 2013

Posted on November 13, 2013 by andynathan

Barclay James Harvest’s long and distinguished career seems to have had quite a low profile in recent years, not helped by the fact that the two surviving members, John Lees and Les Holroyd, front different versions sporting the name. However … Continue reading →

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Gig review: LEPROUS – London, The Underworld, 9 November 2013‏

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Yiannis

Support Acts: Blindead Review by Yiannis (John) Stefanis Photos by Emily Dgebuadze Two weeks or so ago I was contacted by Inside Out’s London PR rep about reviewing the upcoming London show of Norwegian Progressive Metal band Leprous. Up until … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: CHRIS REA – Bluesfest, Royal Albert Hall, 31 October 2013

Posted on November 12, 2013 by jason

For my money, Chris Rea is a legend. So this won’t be the most objective review I’ve ever penned. I was a fan of his sometimes off-beat pop/soft rock gems of the ‘80’s like ‘Stainsby Girls’, ‘On The Beach’ and … Continue reading →

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Gig review: WALTER TROUT – Shepherd’s Bush Empire, 8 November 2013

Posted on November 11, 2013 by petefeenstra

Walter Trout’s most durable qualities are his intense guitar playing and his ever ready sense of humour. Both were in evidence at a packed Shepherd’s Bush Empire as he overcame his daunting health problems in front of his biggest London … Continue reading →

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Rock Photography Galleries: April-September 2013 incl. Blondie,Bruce Springsteen, Chic

Posted on November 10, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Photography by Steve Goudie Roger Waters Photo Gallery by Steve Goudie, 16 September 2013 Leonard Cohen Photo Gallery (31 August 2013) Bruce Springsteen Photo Gallery (24 July 2013) Brain May and Kerri Ellis Photo Gallery (23 June 2013) Blondie Photo … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: VISTA CHINO – Bristol O2 Academy, 1 November 2013

Posted on November 9, 2013 by david.wilson
Vista Chino, Bristol Academy, 1 November 2013

Everyone who has loved metal and hard rock since the 90’s has heard of the mighty Kyuss. With the exception of the bass player the original line up are now reincarnated as Vista Chino. With a pounding new album, ‘Peace’, … Continue reading →

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Gig review: MARILLION – Manchester Academy, 8 November 2013

Posted on November 9, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Marillion - Manchester Academy, 8 November 2013

In September 2012 Marillion brought their Sounds That Can’t Be Made tour to the Academy on a dismal Manchester evening.  Some things don’t change and the weather was equally inclement as they chose to open a short pre-Christmas ‘Sounds Live … Continue reading →

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Gig review: PARADISE LOST, Lacuna Coil, Katatonia – London, The Roundhouse, 3 November 2013

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Yiannis

My introduction to the chromatic world of Death Metal took place exactly twenty three years ago and one of the albums responsible for my immediate conversion was Paradise Lost’s debut “Lost Paradise”. It was not at all surprising, then, that … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE ANSWER/Tracer – Slade Rooms, Wolverhampton, 18 October 2013

Posted on November 3, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
The Answer

Tonight’s gig started with confusion with a late venue change meaning there were a large number of rock fans wandering around Wolverhampton trying to find the Slade Rooms But the evening ended with a definite feeling that The Answer now … Continue reading →

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Gig review: STEVE HACKETT – Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, 29 October 2013

Posted on October 30, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Steve Hackett - Liverpool, 29 October 2013

Perhaps because he’s never been the archetypal flashy rock guitarist, and perhaps because he’s largely plied his solo career away from the spotlight, Steve Hackett’s almost become  the ‘forgotten man’ from the classic 1971 to 1977 Genesis line up.  Until … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: SKID ROW – The Garage, Glasgow, 28 October 2013

Posted on October 30, 2013 by david.wilson

For those of you old enough to remember the 80’s I am sure that you would agree that the decade saw some great moments in rock and metal. The 90’s however were to my mind less productive and a bit … Continue reading →

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Gig review: FIREFEST X, Nottingham Rock City, 18-20 October 2013

Posted on October 26, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Firefest X

Firefest’s status as almost a world convention for melodic hard rock seems to grow with each passing year. This year’s Festival was virtually sold out months in advance, reflecting the strongest line up to date and a festival that has … Continue reading →

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Gig review: CAMEL – RNCM, Manchester, 21 October 2013

Posted on October 22, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Camel - Manchester, 21 October 2013

The original credits on the 1975 album ‘The Snow Goose’ say it all really: Doug Ferguson: bass and duffle coat.  But it was actually Camel who made the afghan coat de rigeur in the seventies, never quite shaking off their … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN, Trillium – London Jazz Cafe, 19 October 2013

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Yiannis

Fifteen years ago, at the now demolished Rodon Club in Athens and in the good company of another two thousand fans of atmospheric/progressive metal, the author of this review enjoyed one of the most artistically satisfying and emotionally charged performances … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: VOLBEAT – Manchester Academy, 18 October 2013

Posted on October 20, 2013 by david.wilson

The last time Volbeat graced our shores for a UK tour was a couple of years ago. Back then the guys were only starting to stir up some interest around the country and were playing shows to around a thousand … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ALTER BRIDGE, SHINEDOWN, HALESTORM – Wembley Arena, 18 October 2013

Posted on October 19, 2013 by jason
Alter Bridge, Glasgow, 21 October 2013

Alter Bridge were back headlining Wembley Arena for the second time in as many years with Shinedown and Halestorm in support. The arena looked close to a sell out and with the seating removed in the arena area there were … Continue reading →

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Gig review: MELODIC ROCK FEST – Arlington Heights, Chicago, USA, 27-29 September 2013

Posted on October 15, 2013 by andynathan

For nearly two decades, Australian Andrew McNiece has been the ringmaster and champion of the worldwide melodic rock community through his website www.melodicrock.com , which brought many of us together at a time when this type of music had been … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: QUEENSRYCHE – Islington Academy, 12 October 2013

Posted on October 14, 2013 by jason

Queensryche are the benchmark against which any progressive metal band must measure themselves. But they’ve had troubled times. Recent albums have sold poorly and last year, front man Geoff Tate was unceremoniously dumped after a back stage bust up. Tate … Continue reading →

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Gig review: RECKLESS LOVE – Islington Academy, 10 October 2013

Posted on October 13, 2013 by andynathan

Over three years and now three albums since they exploded onto the scene, Finnish glam metal revivalists Reckless Love have defied critics who thought they were a flash in the pan and in the words of one of their songs … Continue reading →

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Gig review: STATE OF EDEN – The Jubilee, Sunbury, 12 October 2013

Posted on October 13, 2013 by jason

State Of Eden played their second gig and their first in a public venue, the cosy Jubilee pub. Only downside is the pub’s layout meant you can only see half of the band in certain areas due a wall blocking … Continue reading →

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