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Album review: WORK OF ART – Exhibits
Release Date 8.11.19 It’s been five years since Work of Art’s third album ‘Framework’ was voted GRTR!’s melodic rock album of 2014, after which they went on an extended hiatus. However this welcome return has shown no change in philosophy … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Jim Peterik, Lars Safsund, Robert Sall, Vince DiCola, Work Of Art
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Album review: ANVIL – Legal At Last
AFM Records [Release date 14.02.20] It’s impossible not to love Anvil. Sure, prior to the 2008 ‘Anvil! The Story of Anvil’ documentary they were just scratching a living, playing anywhere and everywhere that would have them but that film was … Continue reading
Album review: JIMMY PAGE & FRIENDS – Tribute To Alexis Korner
The Store For Music (released 6.12.19) Dubbed “The Godfather of British Blues”, Alexis Korner died, aged 55, on the first day of the year, 1984. His influence was felt by many. Without him, Fifties rock’n’roll in the UK would not … Continue reading
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Tagged album, blues, Charlie Watts, guitarist, Jack Bruce, Jimmy Page, Led Zeppelin, Paul Jones, review, rock, Tribute To Alexis Korner
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Quick plays: SANGUINE, GRAHAM PARKER & THE RUMOUR
SANGUINE Cold Blood [Release date 06.13.19] Sanguine caught this reviewer’s attention with their 2016 release ‘Black Sheep’, where they successfully melded melodic metal riffs with the impressive vocals of Tarin Kerrey, along with some screamo vocals from guitarist Nick Magee … Continue reading
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Tagged album, alternative metal, blues, Cold Blood, Graham Parker, live, metal, pub rock, Quick Plays, review, rock, Sanguine, the Rumour
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Album review: HOUSE OF SHAKIRA – Radiocarbon
Frontiers [Release date 06.12.19] Back in 1997, House Of Shakira were in the vanguard of Swedish bands who fanned the dying embers of Melodic Rock, reigniting the genre for a whole new generation of rock fans. And they were always … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Andreas Eklund, AOR, Frontiers, hard rock, House Of Shakira, melodic rock, Radiocarbon, review
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Album review: MOON HALO – Chroma
[Release date 13.01.20] available at moonhalomusic.co.uk and bandcamp.com The tide may have ebbed for the final time on Riversea – a band who produced two quite outstanding albums that somehow failed to get the exposure they deserved – but Moon … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Breathing Space, Chroma, melodic rock, Moon Halo, Mostly Autumn, pop rock, prog, prog pop, Progressive Rock, review, Riversea, rock
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Album review: A NEW TOMORROW – Universe
Frontiers [Release date 06.12.19] Formed during 2009 by vocalist/guitarist Alessio Garavello (ex-Power Quest, Arthemis) and bassist Andrea Lonardi, the two were later joined by Tim Hall (drums) and Michael Kew (guitars). Another band marking Frontiers move into signing newer bands … Continue reading
Album review: MAGNUM – The Serpent Rings
David Randall chatted to Tony Clarkin for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio. First broadcast 20 December 2020. Steamhammer/SPV [Release date 17.01.20] You have to admire Magnum. They deliver a new studio album every two years almost like clockwork. Maybe Tony … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Bob Catley, Dennis Ward, hard rock, interview, Magnum, melodic rock, pomp, radio, review, The Serpent Rings, Tony Clarkin
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Album review: ELIAS T. HOTH – Damascus
CD Baby [Release date 15.04.19] Elias T. Hoth has carved out his own niche over the last decade with a catalogue of 11 southern tinged rock-a-boogie albums. However, his last couple of albums have gradually broadened his musical outlook with … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Americana, blues, boogie, country, Damascus, Elias T. Hoth, Glenn Philips, hard rock, Nina Lanaghan, review, southern rock, Steve Ensall, vocal
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Album review: EDGE OF PARADISE – Universe
Frontiers [Release date 08.11.19] Currently on a major European tour, Edge Of Paradise came up the hard way, slogging their away around the LA circuit, creating fans, making a name. It got them minor label recording contracts and two consequent … Continue reading
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Tagged album, David Ruiz, Edge Of Paradise, Frontiers, Kamelot, Margaret Monet, melodic metal, review, symphonic metal, Universe
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Album review: COLLATERAL – Collateral
In this hour special for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Pete Feenstra chats to Collateral’s Angelo Tristan. First broadcast 9 February 2020. www.collateralofficial.com [Release 21.02.20] The rock scene has seemingly never looked healthier and 2019 has seen some absolutely incredible … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Angelo Tristan, AOR, Bon Jovi, classic rock, Collateral, country rock, interview, melodic rock, review, rock
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EP review: DIRTY VERTEBRAE – Tense
The Animal Farm [Release date 06.12.19] Dirty Vertebrae are made up of singer Nicole, rapper Ash P, drummer Scott, bassist Gaz and guitarist Chris, who were all born within a few miles of each other near Northwich, Cheshire. An interesting … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Dirty Vertebrae, EP, funk, melodic, rap, review, rock, Tense
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Album review: BURNT OUT WRECK – This Is Hell
Burnt Out Wreckords/Cherry Red [Release date 11.10.19] After an extremely well-received 2017 debut ‘Swallow’, some barnstorming festival appearances and support slots for the likes of Anvil, Burnt Out Wreck – the band created by former Heavy Pettin’ drummer Gary Moat … Continue reading
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Tagged AC/DC, album, blues rock, Burnt Out Wreck, classic rock, Gary Moat, hard rock, Heavy Pettin', review, This Is Hell
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EP review: THE SELF-TITLED – Beers & Bulls
http://www.theselftitled.com Four piece the Self-Titled have been around a few years, releasing their debut album ‘Defaced’ in 2012 and now they have a new four song EP ‘Beers & Bulls’ out. The band consist of vocalist Tom Procter, drummer Paul … Continue reading
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Tagged album, alternative, Beers & Bulls, EP, Faith No More, metal, modern rock, RATM, review, rock, the Self-Titled
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Album review: THE DARK ELEMENT – Songs The Night Sings
Frontiers Music [Release date 08.11.19] Dark Element is the second coming together of Symphonic Rock’s golden couple, Jani Liimatainen and Anette Olzon. One recorded 8 albums with genre giants Sonata Artica and Stratovarius, the other 3 albums with the genre’s … Continue reading
Album review: JULIAN TAYLOR BAND – Avalanche
Gypsy Soul Records [Release date 29.03.19] The Toronto based Julian Taylor Band make music on their own terms with deeply meaningful emotional narratives and lingering hooks. They mix soul, funk, roots rock and essential song craft in a memorable album … Continue reading
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Tagged Al Green, album, Avalanche, Curtis Harding, Curtis Mayfield, D’Angelo, funk, Hi, Julian Taylor, Leon Bridges, Otis Clay, review, rock, roots, soul, Stax, William Bell, Willie Mitchell
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Album review: QUIET RIOT – Hollywood Cowboys
Frontiers [Release date 08.11.19] “After nearly ten years since the loss of his friend and co-founding member and bandmate Kevin DuBrow, and with careful consideration, soul searching and with the blessings and support of Kevin DuBrow’s family, Frankie has moved … Continue reading
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Tagged album, classic rock, Frankie Banali, Frontiers, hard rock, Hollywood Cowboys, James Durbin, Kevin DuBrow, metal, Quiet Riot, review
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Album review: ALAN SIMON – Excalibur The Mythical Concert
“Excalibur – The Mythical Concert” (CD&DVD) “Excalibur – Live In Broceliande” (CD&DVD) [Release Date 25.10.19] In the late nineties, Breton’s Alan Simon created “Excalibur”, a Progressive/ Symphonic/ Celtic Folk Rock series, based on Arthurian legend. It proved to be hugely … Continue reading
Album review: LAURA COX – Burning Bright
Edel [Release date 08.11.19] Billed as half English, half French, 100% Rock’n’Roll, this is Laura Cox’s second album and from the outset it is serious rock’n’roll. Her 2017 debut Hard Blues Shot sold well in France and the lady has … Continue reading
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Tagged album, blues, Burning Bright, guitarist, hard rock, Laura Cox, review, rock, rock 'n' roll, southern rock
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Album review: DEWOLFF – Tascam Tapes
Mascot Records [Release date 20.01.20] Dutch funk/soul rockers, DeWollf, strip it back to bare bones – literally – for their extraordinary new album, Tascam Tapes. Dedicated followers of this fine young group of musicians already appreciate their ability to adapt … Continue reading
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Tagged album, blues, DeWolff, funk, melodic, review, rock, souk, Tascam Tapes
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Album review: MALONE SIBUN – Come Together
In this special feature for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio Pete Feenstra chats to Marcus Malone and Innes Sibun. First broadcast 31 March 2019. Redline Records [Release date 31.01.20] Take one of the best soulful, honey voiced rock-blues vocalists in … Continue reading
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Tagged album, blues, Chris Nugent, Come Together, Dave Edmunds, funk, grooves, Innes Sibun, Malone Sibun, Marcus Malone, Mick Taylor, review, Robert Cray, Rockpile, Roger Innis, The Beatles
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Album review: RAMMSTEIN – Rammstein
Spinefarm Records [Release date 17.05.19] 10 years is a long time in anyone’s book but in musical terms it can be a whole career, or in the case of some X Factor winners a career can pass in 10 minutes. The fact … Continue reading
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Tagged album, CD, Deutschland, Industrial, metal, Paul Landers, radio, Rammstein, review, Richard z Kruspe, rock, Till Lindemann, X Factor
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Album review: JASON ALDEAN – 9
BMG [Release date 22.11.19] Jason Aldean is the reigning Academy of Country Music ‘Artist of the Decade’ and has scored 23 Number One Country singles. He’s also the only country act in history to top the Billboard 200 album chart … Continue reading
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Tagged album, country, country rock, Jason Aldean, melodic, review, rock, southern rock
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Album review: ABLAZE – No Chaser
www.ablaze.com [Release date 08.10.18] Ablaze have been blazing their own trail (no more bad puns honest!) with an EP and debut album, plus a fair few live dates and support slots under their belts. Hailing from Australia, Ablaze are a … Continue reading
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Tagged Ablaze, AC/DC, album, classic rock, hard rock, No Chaser, review, rock
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Album review: HEAVY PETTIN’ – Reissues
BurntOut Wreckords/Cherry Red [Release date 29.11.19] Melodic rockers Heavy Pettin’, onetime Kerrang! faves, produced a couple of fine records in the 80s, and with drummer Gary Moat’s own Burnt Out Wreck currently receiving much acclaim, the band’s three albums get … Continue reading
