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Tag Archives: classic rock
News: FM, SKAGARACK, AIRRACE, NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA (January 2020)
Compiled by Jason Ritchie Got news? We want to hear it! Contact us now FM (pictured) have completed work on their new album and it will be released on Frontiers in April. THE DOGS D’AMOUR are planning to release a … Continue reading
Posted in Album News, ALL POSTS, Gigs and Tour News, NEWS, Re-issues/special editions, RIP
Tagged Airrace, album, AOR, classic rock, FM, gigs, January 2020, melodic rock, metal, Neil Innes, New releases, NEWMAN, news, Night Flight Orchestra, RIP, Skagarack, the Brothers
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Album review: KEEL – Keel & The Final Frontier
Rock Candy Records [Release date 29.11.19] ‘The Final Frontier’ – Discovered, mentored and produced by Gene (Kiss) Simmons, Ron Keel’s hard rock band were of and for their times. On “The Final Frontier” the band’s 3rd album (1985), they make … Continue reading
Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS
Tagged 80's metal, album, classic rock, Gene Simmons, hair metal, Keel, Marc Ferrari, melodic metal, review, Rock Candy, Ron Keel, The Final Frontier
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Album review: JEFF LYNNE’S ELO – From Out Of Nowhere
Big Trilby/Colombia Records [Release date 01.11.19] Since relaunching ELO back in 2014 Jeff Lynne’s ELO have completed sell out world tours, been inducted to the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame and 2015’s comeback ‘Alone In The Universe’. Despite the … Continue reading
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Tagged album, classic rock, ELO, From Out Of Nowhere, Jeff Lynne, melodic, pop, pop rock, review, Richard Tandy, rock 'n' roll
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Album review: DEEP PURPLE – Live In Rome 2013
Edel/Ear Music [Release date 06.12.19] This series continues and each release never fails to surprise and satisfy. Done in Official Bootleg style, you get a full an unadulterated concert that’s as well recorded as it is performed. A series to … Continue reading
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Tagged album, classic rock, Deep Purple, Don Airey, Ian Gillan, Ian Paice, live, Live In Rome 2013, review, rock, Roger Glover, Steve Morse
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Album review: PRAYING MANTIS – Keep It Alive
Frontiers [Release date 06.12.19] Formed in London in the mid 70s by the Troy brothers Tino (guitar) and Chris (bass), Praying Mantis were associated with the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, but have always been at the more melodic … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Chris Troy, classic rock, Frontiers, Keep It Alive, melodic, melodic rock, Praying Mantis, review, Tino Troy
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News: Top albums, live acts and breakthrough act named in popular poll (December 2019)
In this two hour special, first broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio on Sunday 22 December, David Randall plays ‘The Best of 2019′ and announces the results of the popular poll. The results of the Best of 2019 Popular … Continue reading
Gig review: CATS IN SPACE – The Tivoli, Buckley, 20 December 2019
As we near the end of 2019, and indeed another decade, Cats In Space should be cherished. In fact, our year was bookended by the band, an appearance at Giants Of Rock in January and a “Christmas in Narnia” tour … Continue reading
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Tagged 20 December 2019, Buckley, Cats In Space, classic rock, gig, pop, pop rock, review, The Tivoli
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News: STONEDEAD FESTIVAL – Scottish hard rockers Gun added to line-up (29 August 2020) with Black Star Riders
Scottish rockers Gun have been added to the one-day Stonedead event, taking place 29 August at the Newark Showground, Nottinghamshire. They join headliners Black Star Riders with Terrorvision and Tyketto together with Kris Barras, Blaze Bayley and Tygers Of Pan … Continue reading
News: CROWDED HOUSE, EAGLES, DENNIS DEYOUNG, 10CC, THE CULT (December 2019)
News compiled by Jason Ritchie Got news? We want to hear it! Contact us now Dennis DeYoung’s new album ’26 East: Volume 1,’ will be released Spring 2020 via Frontiers and will feature the duet “The Good Old Days” with … Continue reading
Posted in Album News, ALL POSTS, Gigs and Tour News, NEWS, Re-issues/special editions
Tagged 10CC, classic rock, Crowded House, December 2019, Eagles, folk, melodic rock, metal, New releases, news, Queen, rock, The Cult, tour dates
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Album Review : THE BABYS – Silver Dreams: The Complete Albums 1975-1980
Cherry Red Records [Release date 06.12.19] The Babys were indeed the launching pad for John Waite’s worldwide solo success and a key component of the CV that landed Jonathan Cain the job with Journey. But the band would never have … Continue reading
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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News: THE BEST OF 2019 – Vote for your favourites in our popular poll (albums, live acts, breakthrough acts)
Every year the GRTR! Reviewers choose their favourite albums, live acts and breakthrough artists. We reduce this selection to a list of ten in each category, reflecting also the top choices of each reviewer. Vote for your own favourite from … Continue reading
Posted in ALL POSTS, NEWS, The Best of 2019
Tagged best of 2019, breakthrough acts, classic rock, melodic rock, poll, Progressive Rock, singer songwriter, top albums, top live acts, vote
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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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Gig review: HAWKWIND – Cambridge Corn Exchange,18 November 2019
Now celebrating their 50th tour, Hawkwind have always been one of the giants of the UK rock scene but have, despite their longevity, never seen the plaudits and respect that are heaped on many acts of their vintage and younger. … Continue reading
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Tagged 50th anniversary, Blackheart Orchestra, Cambridge Corn Exchange, classic rock, Dave Brock, gig, Hawkwind, live, prog rock, review, space rock
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News: The Best of 2019 – Get Ready to ROCK! reviewer top albums and live acts of the year
In this two hour special, first broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio on Sunday 22 December, David Randall plays ‘The Best of 2019′ and announces the results of the popular poll. The Get Ready to ROCK! end of year … Continue reading
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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News: Albums of the Month (October 2019 – December 2019)
January – March 2019 April – June 2019 July – September 2019 BUCK AND EVANS Write A Better Day (Departure Records) …feels like an old school album crafted with contemporary values. Given enough airplay this impressive debut album should help … Continue reading
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
Album review: THE ROLLING STONES – Bridges to Buenos Aires
Eagle Records [Release date 08.11.19] It would be somewhat of an understatement to say that I am a huge Stones fan, and the band’s live releases over the last few years has been prolific to say the least. The latest, … Continue reading
Album review: PRETTY MAIDS – Undress Your Madness
Frontiers [Release date 08.11.19] This new album by the Pretty Maids (number 16 from a band who have been around for nearly 40 years now), has been overshadowed by the sad news that vocalist Ronnie Atkins has been diagnosed with … Continue reading
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Tagged album, classic rock, hard rock, melodic metal, Pretty Maids, review, rock, Ronnie Atkins, Undress Your Madness
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Album review: RODNEY MATTHEWS & JEFF SCHEETZ – Trinity
Rodney Matthews Studios [Release date 13.12.19] Renowned fantasy artist Rodney Matthews, illustrator of over140 album covers, is also a jazz/rock/prog drummer of note, and has previously recorded solo and with guitarist Jeff Scheetz. Here he teams up again with Scheetz … Continue reading
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Tagged album, album covers, artwork, Asia, classic rock, Eloy, instrumental, jazz, Jeff Scheetz, Magnum, melodic, Nazareth, Oliver Wakeman, prog, review, Rick Wakeman, rock, Rodney Matthews, Tony Clarkin, Trinity
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Album review: SPARKS – Past Tense: The Best Of Sparks
BMG [Release date 08.11.19] For many people of a certain age Sparks are famed for the high vocals and scary looking bloke on the keyboards, yet there is so much more to their music aside from the big hits ‘This … Continue reading
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Tagged album, best of, classic rock, dance, Franz Ferdinand, pop, quirky, review, rock, Ron Mael, Russell Mael, SPARKS, synth pop
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News: CANCER ON THE ROCKS – charity gig at Bush Hall, London features Romeo’s Daughter, Piston and others (23/24 November 2019)
Cancer On The Rocks, a two day festival in aid of Macmillan and The Royal Marsden Hospital, takes place for the first time this year in London at Bush Hall, 23/24 November. The brainchild of Skyfire Records’ Rick Palin, … Continue reading
Gig review: MASON HILL/Keylock/Cormac Neeson – The Black Heart, Camden, London, 5 November 2019
While classic rock may no longer sit in the mainstream, the contemporary scene has continuously been improving and is now arguably at its healthiest for many years, helped by sympathetic radio stations and websites (or both in GRTR!’s case!) This … Continue reading
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Tagged Aaron Keylock, classic rock, Cormac Neeson, gig, James Bird, Jonnie Hodson, Keylock, Mason Hill, Scott Taylor, THE ANSWER
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