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		<title>Album review: W.A.S.P. &#8211; The Seven Savage 1984-1992</title>
		<link>https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2026/05/album-review-w-a-s-p-the-seven-savage-1984-1992/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 12:22:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jason</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/?p=108944</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2026/05/album-review-w-a-s-p-the-seven-savage-1984-1992/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="150" height="150" src="https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/W.A.S.P.-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft tfe wp-post-image" alt="W.A.S.P." title="W.A.S.P." /></a>Madfish [Release date 17.01.26] Formed in LA in 1982 by guitarist and vocalist Blackie Lawless, W.A.S.P. have been going strong for over 40 years and still producing some excellent metal. A little rough and raw, but they’ve rocked hard and &#8230; <a href="https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2026/05/album-review-w-a-s-p-the-seven-savage-1984-1992/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a></p><p>The post <a href="https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2026/05/album-review-w-a-s-p-the-seven-savage-1984-1992/">Album review: W.A.S.P. &#8211; The Seven Savage 1984-1992</a> appeared first on <a href="https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog">Get Ready to ROCK!</a>.</p>]]></description>
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		<title>Gig review: CHRISTOPHER CROSS &#8211; Bristol Beacon, 20 May 2026</title>
		<link>https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2026/05/gig-review-christopher-cross-bristol-beacon-20-may-2026/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:37:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>GRTR! HQ</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/?p=108802</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2026/05/gig-review-christopher-cross-bristol-beacon-20-may-2026/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="150" height="150" src="https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DSC_0133-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft tfe wp-post-image" alt="CHRISTOPHER CROSS - Bristol Beacon, 20 May 2026" title="CHRISTOPHER CROSS - Bristol Beacon, 20 May 2026" /></a>For some Christopher Cross represents a moment in time, basically 1980, when his debut solo album was a major success.  He went on to win five Grammys a year later and his career was established. Of course, since that time, &#8230; <a href="https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2026/05/gig-review-christopher-cross-bristol-beacon-20-may-2026/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a></p><p>The post <a href="https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2026/05/gig-review-christopher-cross-bristol-beacon-20-may-2026/">Gig review: CHRISTOPHER CROSS &#8211; Bristol Beacon, 20 May 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog">Get Ready to ROCK!</a>.</p>]]></description>
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		<title>Single review: THE ROLLING STONES &#8211; In the Stars/Rough and Twisted</title>
		<link>https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2026/05/single-review-the-rolling-stones-in-the-starsrough-and-twisted/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 10:16:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jason</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/?p=108733</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2026/05/single-review-the-rolling-stones-in-the-starsrough-and-twisted/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="150" height="150" src="https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/rs-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft tfe wp-post-image" alt="rs" title="rs" /></a>I went to a gig in a record shop and as I was waiting for the artist to come on, I spied the new Stones single In The Stars, so it was my duty to buy it wasn’t it. I’ve &#8230; <a href="https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2026/05/single-review-the-rolling-stones-in-the-starsrough-and-twisted/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a></p><p>The post <a href="https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2026/05/single-review-the-rolling-stones-in-the-starsrough-and-twisted/">Single review: THE ROLLING STONES &#8211; In the Stars/Rough and Twisted</a> appeared first on <a href="https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog">Get Ready to ROCK!</a>.</p>]]></description>
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		<title>Gig review: COLIN BLUNSTONE &#8211; The Sub Rooms, Stroud, 14 May 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:30:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/?p=108707</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2026/05/gig-review-colin-blunstone-stroud-sub-rooms-14-may-2026/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="150" height="150" src="https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DSC_0006_02-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft tfe wp-post-image" alt="COLIN BLUNSTONE - The Sub Rooms, Stroud, 14 May 2026" title="COLIN BLUNSTONE - The Sub Rooms, Stroud, 14 May 2026" /></a>Colin Blunstone represents that rare and sadly dying breed of consummate performer, with six decades of trial and tribulation in the music industry.  A real trooper. As Colin recounted tonight his period of chart activity with The Zombies was short &#8230; <a href="https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2026/05/gig-review-colin-blunstone-stroud-sub-rooms-14-may-2026/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a></p><p>The post <a href="https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2026/05/gig-review-colin-blunstone-stroud-sub-rooms-14-may-2026/">Gig review: COLIN BLUNSTONE &#8211; The Sub Rooms, Stroud, 14 May 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog">Get Ready to ROCK!</a>.</p>]]></description>
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		<title>Album review: BEGGARS BLISS – S/t</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:31:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jason</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2026/05/album-review-beggars-bliss-st/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="150" height="150" src="https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bbliss-150x150.png" class="alignleft tfe wp-post-image" alt="bliss" title="bbliss" /></a>Website [Release date 22.05.26] Derby based Beggars Bliss formed in 2024, with a mantra of &#8211; &#8220;if it’s not fun, it’s not worth doing.&#8221; Their line-up is Henry John (vocals, guitar), Milly Ayesha (keyboards, vocals), Dan Griffiths (bass, vocals) and Chris &#8230; <a href="https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2026/05/album-review-beggars-bliss-st/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a></p><p>The post <a href="https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2026/05/album-review-beggars-bliss-st/">Album review: BEGGARS BLISS – S/t</a> appeared first on <a href="https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog">Get Ready to ROCK!</a>.</p>]]></description>
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