Tag Archives: Blaze Bayley

Rising Stars: ANDRY (interview)

Posted on January 10, 2025 by jason

Andry Lagiou, an Athens-born vocal powerhouse, describes herself as “the missing link between Ronnie James Dio and Christina Aguilera.” A former runner-up on The Voice of Greece and the frontwoman of The Harps, she has made a significant mark on … Continue reading →

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Gig review: STONEDEAD FESTIVAL – Showground, Newark – 28th August 2021

Posted on September 9, 2021 by david.wilson

“It was quite simply great for everyone – bands and fans alike - to be back in the groove doing what they love, and the set up was as a good festival should be…” Stonedead Festival was set up by genuine music fans who wanted to recapture some of the spirit of … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 28th August 2021, Absolva, Black Star Riders, Blaze Bayley, Cats In Space, Dead Mans Whisky, festival, Giraffe, Gun, HEAT, inflatable, Kris Barras, Krusher, Massive Wagons, metal, Myke Gray, Newark, rock, showground, Stonedead, Stonedeaf, Stop Stop Stop, Terrorvision, The Hot Damn, Uriah Heep, Wayward Sons | Leave a comment

Album review: BLAZE BAYLEY – War Within Me

Posted on April 5, 2021 by jason

Blaze Bayley Recording [Release date 09.04.21] If you like your rock of the metal variety you are in for a treat – this is a blistering, classic metal album in the making. The guitar work is simply put superb – … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS, PURE METAL (All posts), Pure Metal/Album reviews | Tagged Absolva, album, Blaze Bayley, Iron Maiden, metal, review, War Within Me, Wolfsbane | Leave a comment

Album review: BLAZE BAYLEY – Live In Czech

Posted on April 2, 2020 by david.wilson

Blaze Bayley Recordings [03.04.20] Blaze Bayley is one of rock and metal’s true survivors. Having been plucked from the excellent Wolfsbane to front Iron Maiden following Bruce Dickinson’s departure in 1994, he was then unceremoniously dumped by the band five … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged Absolva, album, Blaze Bayley, Brno, CD, Christopher Appleton, Iron Maiden, Live In Czech, Man On The Edge, metal, rock, Silicon Messiah, The Clansman, Wolfsbane | Leave a comment

Album review: ABSOLVA – Side By Side

Posted on February 25, 2020 by jason

Rocksector Records [Release date 18.10.19] Absolva formed from the ashes of Fury (UK) in 2012, featuring Chris Appleton (vocals, guitar), Luke Appleton (guitar, vocals), Martin McNee (drums) and bassist Karl Schramm, who joined the band in 2014. The band also … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS, PURE METAL (All posts), Pure Metal/Album reviews | Tagged album, Blaze Bayley, Fury UK, Iced Earth, Iron Maiden, Luke Appleton, melodic metal, metal, review | Leave a comment

Gig review – STONEDEAF FESTIVAL – Newark Showground, 25 August 2018

Posted on August 31, 2018 by david.wilson

This festival had my attention from the first announcement. A group of enthusiasts lamenting the demise of the old one day Monsters Of Rock festivals wanted to resurrect the format for those sick of the multi day, multi stage festivals. … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 25th August 2018, Andy Copping, Anvil. Massive Wagons, Blaze Bayley, Chrome Molly, Dave Sabo, Dragonforce, Fallen Mafia, festival, Graham Bonnet, Krusher, Lemmy, metal, Monsters Of Rock, Motley Brew, MSG, Newark Showground, Quireboys, Rainbow, rock, Skid Row, Spike, Stonedeaf, Wolfsbane, ZP Theart | Leave a comment

Gig review: Breaking Bands Festival – Stoke Prior Country Club, 27-29 May 2016

Posted on July 6, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Still in its infancy, Breaking Bands Festival has yet again shown how to organise, run and sell a music festival that was sold out way before the event. And, over the May bank holiday weekend and following days, it was … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS, Special Events | Tagged 27-29 May 2016, A Joker's Rage, Blaze Bayley, Bloodyard, Breaking Bands Festival, Crowsaw, Evil Masquerade, gig, metal, Reign Of Fury, review, rock, Skarthia, Stoke Prior Country Club, Superhooch, Trucker Diablo | Leave a comment

Album review: GANDALF’S FIST – The Clockwork Fable

Posted on May 23, 2016 by jason

www.gandalfsfist.com [Release date 01.05.16] I enjoyed Gandalf’s Fist’s last album ‘A Forest Of Fey’, and they have really upped their game all round on this one. First, a mention about the packaging. Not only do we get a sumptuous triple … Continue reading →

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Gig review: SOS FESTIVAL – Radcliffe Civic, Manchester, 17-19 July 2015

Posted on August 8, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

It’s that time of year when the Civic Hall, Radcliffe gets its roof well and truly raised as the hordes of rockers and metal-heads gather for the annual SOS festival. Organized by Rocksector Records it showcases not only their own … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS, Special Events | Tagged 17-19 July 2015, Black Whiskey, Blaze Bayley, Furyon, gig, Knock Out Kaine, Manchester, metal, NWOBHM, Radcliffe Civic, review, rock, SOS Festival, The Amorettes, Triaxis, Tysondog | Leave a comment

News: SOS Festival, Radcliffe, near Manchester, 17-19 July 2015 (Metal and Rock)

Posted on July 13, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

This preview of the SOS Festival was broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio on Sunday 12 July as part of ‘Assume The Position’ presented by David Randall (21:20) The 8th SOS Festival takes place 17-19 July at Radcliffe Civic … Continue reading →

Posted in Festivals & Large Events, NEWS | Tagged 17-19 July 2015, Blaze Bayley, Furyon, heavy rock, Manchester, metal, Radcliffe Civic, rock, Skarlett Riot, SOS Festival, The Amorettes, Triaxis | Leave a comment

Gig review: HARD ROCK HELL 7 – Pwllheli, Wales, 28-30 November 2013

Posted on December 10, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Roll Up, Roll Up, Roll Up (Rizlas? ed.) for the greatest show on earth, this certainly encompasses the feeling around the HRH community as “Hard Rock Hell 7 – Cirque De Rock” rolls into its now well established new home … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS, Special Events | Tagged 28-30 November 2013, AIRBOURNE, Alunah, Arthur Brown, Attica Rage, Bernie Torme, Black Spiders, Black Star Riders, Blaze Bayley, Cage The Gods, festival, Hard Rock Hell 7, heavy rock, Kyrbgriner, metal, Michael Monroe, Pat McManus, Paul Di'Anno, Phil Campbell, Pwllheli, Skindred, THE ANSWER, THE JOKERS, The Screaming Eagles, The Treatment, Wales | Leave a comment

Album review: WOLFPAKK – Cry Wolf

Posted on September 14, 2013 by jason

AFM Records Wolfpakk are Michael Voss of Mad Max fame and Mark Sweeney of Swiss band Crystal Ball plus a host of guest stars. This follow up to 2011’s self-titled debut features the talents of Amanda Somerville, Ralf Scheepers (Primal … Continue reading →

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WOLFSBANE add two UK dates

Posted on September 20, 2012 by jason

***Two More Dates added by public demand to Original Line Up’s ‘Wolfsbane Save The World’ October UK Tour*** Blaze Bayley – Vocals Jase Edwards – Guitars Jeff Hately – Bass Steve ‘Danger’ Ellett – Drums “Wolfsbane were originally founded on … Continue reading →

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Iron Maiden: The Ultimate Unauthorized History of the Beat by Neil Daniels

Posted on May 30, 2012 by jason

Jawbone Press www.jawbonepress.com £24.95 224pp ISBN 9781908279231 Neil Daniels fresh from his book on Metallica’s early years now turns his attention to one of the metal bands of all time, Iron Maiden. This is a lovely illustrated tome with live … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, BOOK REVIEWS | Tagged Blaze Bayley, Bruce Dickinson, Iron Maiden, Neil Daniels, Steve Harris | 1 Comment

WOLFSBANE original line-up UK tour October 2012

Posted on April 5, 2012 by jason

***Original Line Up’s October 2012 UK Tour confirmed following rave reviews for new ‘Wolfsbane Save The World’ studio album*** Blaze Bayley – Vocals Jase Edwards – Guitars Jeff Hately – Bass Steve ‘Danger’ Ellett – Drums “Wolfsbane were originally founded … Continue reading →