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News: ANDREW ROACHFORD – UK Tour Dates March 2016 and Interview

Posted on March 15, 2016 by GRTR! HQ
Andrew Roachford

This interview edit is taken from an hour special broadcast on Sunday 6 March at 18:00 GMT on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio (5:01) The full feature is now available via Mixcloud (or click the audio player above) More information … Continue reading →

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News: A Year in Rock – 2015 (Rock Photography)

Posted on December 31, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
A Year in Rock - 2015

Over the years Get Ready to ROCK! has gathered an enviable reputation for some of the best online rock photography, complementing its extensive coverage of gigs, festivals and tours. We’ve published a selection of some of the best shots in … Continue reading →

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The Best of 2015 – top albums, top live acts – the reviewers’ choice

Posted on December 1, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
The Best Of 2015

The Best of 2015 with David Randall by Get Ready To Rock! Radio on Mixcloud In the end of year ‘Best of 2015′ on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, David Randall featured many of the albums/artists that appear in the … Continue reading →

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News: DEBORAH BONHAM plays Bolanesque and John Otway gig this autumn

Posted on September 11, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
Deborah Bonham

Photo: MHP Studios Get Ready to ROCK! Radio Featured Artist Deborah Bonham plays UK dates this autumn. Deborah is a special guest at the “Bolanesque” event in aid of Marc Bolan Music School in West Africa, on 15 September.  Her … Continue reading →

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News: VINDICTIV, CONSTANCIA, JOURNEY – Monday 22 June 2015

Posted on June 22, 2015 by jason
Journey - Manchester MEN,23 May 2013

MelodicRock Records release the following two albums on July 10th. Vindictiv release ‘World Of Fear’ and feature Mark Boals (Yngwie Malmsteen) on vocals. Also out on the same day is Constancia’s new album ‘Final Curtain’. The band features Mikael Rosengren … Continue reading →

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News: NEWMAN, EVERGREY, MUSE – Sunday 14 June 2015

Posted on June 14, 2015 by jason

DeathDealer (who feature Ross the Boss ex-Manowwar/The Dictators) release their new album ‘Hallowed Ground’ on September 11th via SMG Records. Newman will release their new, as yet untitled album, by the end of the year. Trixter’s Steve Brown will stand-in … Continue reading →

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News: THE WILDHEARTS, STATUS QUO, DAN REED NETWORK – Tuesday 5th May 2015

Posted on May 5, 2015 by jason

Good news in that Joni Mitchell could soon be released from hospital, although B.B. King is currently seriously ill. Genesis keyboards player Tony Banks releases a 4CD set of his solo work entitled, ‘A Chord Too Far’ on July 6th … Continue reading →

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News: RICHARD THOMPSON, BLACK SABBATH, WASP – Tuesday 28 April 2015

Posted on April 28, 2015 by jason
Richard Thompson - Cambridge Folk Festival 2014

Richard Thompson releases his new album ‘Still’ on June 29th via Proper Records. Red Dragon Cartel have another new vocalist, step forward Chas West, who replaces Darren Smith who lasted just over a month! Kingcrow release their new album ‘Eidos’ … Continue reading →

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News: JEFF BECK, AEROSMITH, BERNIE TORME – Wednesday 15 April 2015

Posted on April 15, 2015 by jason
Jeff Beck - Birmingham Symphony Hall, 20 May 2014

Jean Beauvoir and Micki Free release their album ‘American Trash’ on June 5th on Frontiers. Royal Hunt will t work on their next studio album and they have asked fans to fund this via a recently launched Pledge Music campaign. … Continue reading →

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News: BAND OF FRIENDS featuring Gerry McAvoy (Rory Gallagher) hit the road 15 April – 2 May 2015

Posted on April 13, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
Band of Friends - The Great British Rock & Blues Festival 2015

This is an edit from an interview in November 2014 when Gerry McAvoy chose some of his favourite tracks for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio (4:51) More information Photo: Simon Dunkerley/GRTR! Band Of Friends, the band featuring long-time Rory Gallagher … Continue reading →

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News: FRANK ZAPPA, FFS, YES – Monday 6 April 2015

Posted on April 6, 2015 by jason

The Radio Sun have titled their upcoming album ‘Heaven Or Heartbreak’ and it is produced by Paul Laine of Danger Danger fame. Johnny Solinger has left Skid Row and former TNT vocalist Tony Harnell has replaced him. Mike Oldfield releases … Continue reading →

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News: SLASH, GINGER WILDHEART, MOONSPELL – Monday 30 March 2015

Posted on March 30, 2015 by jason

Genesis release ‘Genesis: 1983–1998’ vinyl box set on May 11th on Universal. Room Experience (who feature Pink Cream 69′s vocalist David Readman) release their self-titled album on Melodic Rock Records on May 22nd. Slash releases ‘Live at the Roxy 25.9.14′ … Continue reading →

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News: ROB HALFORD, MIKE TRAMP, DEEP PURPLE – Thursday 26 March 2015

Posted on March 26, 2015 by jason

RIP – John Renbourn, founder of folk rock band Pentangle Devin Townsend has revealed his next musical project will see him writing and composing a symphony. Rob Halford releases a 2CD, 30 track best of from his Fight, Two and … Continue reading →

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News: Prog Rockers Renaissance return with UK tour in April

Posted on March 21, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
Renaissance in concert

Annie Haslam chats to David Randall about Renaissance and the forthcoming tour.  This is an un-broadcast extract from a longer interview that will form the basis of an hour special on Sunday 29 March at 22:00 on Get Ready to … Continue reading →

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News: THE EAGLES, KING CRIMSON, BRUCE CRUMP – Tuesday 17 March 2015

Posted on March 17, 2015 by jason
Eagles - Liverpool Echo Arena, 26 June 2014

RIP - Drummer Bruce Crump (Molly Hatchett/China Sky) B.J Laneby (ex-M.ILL.ION) has formed a new band called Instinct. Tarja Turunen releases ‘Luna Park Ride’ on May 29th on 2CD,2LP,DVD & Blu-ray via earMusic. The Murder Of My Sweet have re-signed to … Continue reading →

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News: MAIDEN UNITED, CSN, COLOUR OF NOISE – Thursday 5 March 2015

Posted on March 5, 2015 by jason
Tigertailz - Hard Rock Hell AOR, 21 March 2014

Gunzo is a new rock band featuring bassist Rudy Sarzo (Quite Riot), vocalist Keith St John (Burning Rain), drummer Shane Fitzgibbon and guitarist Tracii Guns (LA Guns). Maiden United release their new album of Iron Maiden covers ‘Remembrance’ on May … Continue reading →

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News: BLACK STAR RIDERS, DORO, TEXAS – Monday 2 March 2015

Posted on March 2, 2015 by jason
Black Star Riders - Giants Of Rock, Minehead, 6-8 February 2015

Doro is working on a new studio album although it won’t be released until 2016. UK album chart placings w/e 1st March 2015: Public Service Broadcasting no.11; Black Star Riders no.13; Scorpions no.31; UFO no.50; Kid Rock no.52 Status Quo … Continue reading →

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News: MAGNUM, HINDER, BEN FOLDS – Thursday 26 February 2015

Posted on February 26, 2015 by jason
Magnum - Giants Of Rock, Minehead, 6-8 February 2015

Magnum release ‘Escape From The Shadow Garden – Live 2014′ on May 11th on SPV. New singles and albums will be released globally on Fridays from this summer. Currently new albums are released in the UK on Monday, Tuesday in … Continue reading →

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News: THE DARKNESS, KROKUS, ROGER HODGSON – Tuesday 24 February 2015

Posted on February 24, 2015 by jason
The Darkness, Hammersmith Apollo, 7 March 2013

The Darkness release their new album ‘Last Of Our Breed’ on June 1st. KROKUS April 18-22 Miami, FL — Monsters of Rock Cruise April 24 Houston, TX — Concert Pub North April 25 San Antonio, TX — 210 Kapone’s April … Continue reading →

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News: THE QUIREBOYS, WHITESNAKE, WALTER TROUT – 17 February 2015

Posted on February 17, 2015 by jason

WALTER TROUT Jun 15 London Royal Albert Hall Nov 17 Stockton Arc Nov 18 Glasgow ABC Nov 20 Holmfirth Picturedrome Nov 21 London Forum Nov 24 Leamington Spa Assembly Nov 25 Frome Cheese & Grain ENUFF Z NUFF + ESTRELLA … Continue reading →

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News: ROCKINGHAM FESTIVAL, NAZARETH, ENSLAVED – 15 February 2015

Posted on February 15, 2015 by jason
Blues Pills - The Ritz, Manchester, 11 December 2014

The Rockingham festival in Nottingham (23rd-25th October) has announced the first artists appearing: Gotthard, Dan Reed Network, Robby Valentine, Stan Bush,the Electric Boys, Vega, Santa Cruz The Ramblin’ Man fair have added Seasick Steve, The Temperance Movement, The Quireboys, Blues … Continue reading →

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News: ANATHEMA, ROBERT PLANT, STEVE HOWE – Monday 2 February 2015

Posted on February 2, 2015 by jason
Anathema

Steve Howe releases a best of collection entitled ‘Anthology’ on March 10th. He tours the UK in April (see Upcoming). Mark Slaughter (Slaughter) has released his solo ‘Reflections In A Rear View Mirror‘ via his own website. The Sword enter … Continue reading →

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News: ALIEN ANT FARM, MAGMA, BLUE OYSTER CULT – Saturday 31 January 2015

Posted on January 31, 2015 by jason
Blue Oyster Cult - HARD ROCK HELL, Pwllheli, 15 November 2014

Ramblin’ Fair Festival have announced the support bands for headliners Scorpions on Saturday. They include Dream Theater, Blue Oyster Cult, Saxon and FM. Burning Rain replace Circus Maximus at the Frontiers festival in Italy. MAGMA May 07 Manchester RNCM May … Continue reading →

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News: FAITH NO MORE, DOWNLOAD, DEF LEPPARD – Wednesday 28 January 2015

Posted on January 28, 2015 by jason
Beth Hart

Faith No More will release a new single, ‘Superhero’ in March. Beth Hart releases her new album, ‘Better Than Home’, on April 15th. Joe Clancy is the new drummer in Vardis. Tom DeLonge has announced his departure from Blink 182. … Continue reading →

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News: THE POODLES, CROPREDY, WATCHET FESTIVAL – Tuesday 27 January 2015

Posted on January 27, 2015 by jason
Fairport Convention, Cropredy - 9 August 2014

The Poodles release their new album, ‘Devil In The Details’, in Japan in late March. No other release dates as yet. A new Starbreaker (Tony Harnell & Magnus Karlsson) album is due next year on Frontiers. Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK … Continue reading →

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