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Tag Archives: H.E.A.T.
Gig review- H.E.A.T, TYKETTO, DARE – Chepstow Castle, 17 August 2024
The Great British outdoors now caters to the infinite demand for outdoor summer gigs in a variety of settings: farms and country parks, stately homes and now concerts in the grounds of historic castles seem to be the latest concept, … Continue reading
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Tagged AOR, Castell Roc, Chris Childs, Danny Vaughn, Dare, Darren Wharton, Dave Dalone, Don Crash, gig, H.E.A.T., Harry Scott Elliott, Jimmy Jay, Jona Tee, Kenny Leckremo, Marc Roberts, melodic rock, Tyketto, Vinny Burns
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Feature: GRTR!@20 Anniversary – Melodic Rock – Primer
Melodic Rock Editor Andy Nathan witnesses the melodic revival… When GRTR! started in late-2002 traditional melodic rock and AOR was still in something of a prolonged hangover from the years of grunge which swept away the genre, and indeed much … Continue reading
Posted in FEATURES, GRTR!@20, The Primer
Tagged anniversary, AOR, Def Leppard, Europe, Firefest, FM, Foreigner, H.E.A.T., Journey, melodic hard rock, melodic rock, primer, summary, Whitesnake
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Gig review: H.E.A.T. – Electric, Brixton, London, 18 October 2022
Since H.E.A.T’s London show was first announced in early 2020 a lot has happened. The show was postponed twice, the venue switched and Vega dropped off the bill after refusing to play second fiddle to the fast rising Mason Hill. … Continue reading
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Tagged Collateral, Crash, Dave Dalone, gig, H.E.A.T., Jimmy Jay, Jona Tee, Kenny Leckremo, Mason Hill, melodic rock
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News: Albums of the Month (July 2022 – September 2022)
CATS IN SPACE Kickstart The Sun (Harmony Factory) The ambitious production of chief songwriter Greg Hart and Ian Caple does justice to the songs and the overall impression is that the sound is noticeably tougher than previous releases with a … Continue reading
Album review: H.E.A.T. – Force Majeure
earMUSIC [Release date 05.08.22] H.E.A.T’s seventh album has been anticipated with some curiosity. 2020’s misleadingly entitled ‘H.E.A.T II’ was a refreshing return to their trademark anthemic melodic rock sound, after the experimental ‘Into The Great Unknown’ but singer Erik Gronwall, … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Dave Dalone, H.E.A.T., Jona Tee, Kenny Leckremo, melodic rock
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Album review: NEW HORIZON – Gate Of The Gods
Frontiers [Release date: 11.02.22] New Horizon is a H.E.A.T. splinter group, or splinter duo, to be precise. Being almost famous gives you room to try other things, and so Jonah Tee and Erik Gronwall have been given the opportunity to … Continue reading
Album review: TEMPLE BALLS – Pyromide
Frontiers [Release date 16.03.21] Despite the diabolically bad band name, Temple Balls’ popularity and reputation continue to grow. Produced by Jonah (HEAT) Tee, Pyromide is their third album. Their high energy melodic rock songs have a bright, brash ebullience. But … Continue reading
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Tagged album, AOR, Frontiers, H.E.A.T., Jonah Tee, melodic rock, Pyromide, review, Temple Balls
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News – BLACKMORE’S NIGHT, H.E.A.T., ORANGE GOBLIN (November 2020)
Blackmore’s Night release a festive themed four song EP ‘Here We Come A-Caroling’ on December 4 via earMUSIC. The same label release the band’s new studio album ‘Nature’s Light’ next spring. Lizzy Borden releases ‘Best of Lizzy Borden, Vol. 2‘ … Continue reading
Posted in Album News, ALL POSTS, Band Entrees & Exits, Books, Festivals & Large Events, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Gigs and Tour News, NEWS, PledgeMusic/Kickstarter Campaigns, Pure Metal/News, Re-issues/special editions, RIP
Tagged Arthur Brown, Blackmore's Night, classic rock, Crashdiet, H.E.A.T., Massive Wagons, metal, news, Orange Goblin, prog rock, rock
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Album review: CAPTAIN BLACKBEARD – Sonic Forces
AOR Heaven [Release date 24.04.20] Swedish band Captain Blackbeard released their fourth album, ‘Struck By Lightning’ in 2018 with then new singer Liv Hansson on MelodicRock Records. It was produced Jona Tee (keyboardist in H.e.a.t.) and it was a pretty … Continue reading
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Tagged album, AOR Heaven, Brother Firetribe, Captain Blackbird, H.E.A.T., hard rock, melodic rock, review, Sonic Forces
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Album review: H.E.A.T. – Live at Sweden Rock Festival
Release Date 26.07.19 It’s not that long since H.E.A.T. released a live album recorded at London’s own Highbury Garage, but this release serves two purposes. One is to showcase the standard bearers of the younger breed of melodic rockers on … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Erik Gronwall, H.E.A.T., live album, melodic rock, Sweden Rock Festival
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Gig review: GIANTS OF ROCK – Butlins, Minehead, 25-27 January 2019
Three more days of rock, roll and roast pork and “last man standing” is becoming an ever more recurring theme. “Last man” might mean, literally, the last remaining member of a particular touring band or maybe a sole representative plying … Continue reading
Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS, Special Events
Tagged Atomic Rooster, blues rock, Butlins, Carl Palmer, Cats In Space, Chris Slade, classic rock, Dare, Elliot Randall, festival, FM, Focus, Giants Of Rock, gig, H.E.A.T., January 2019, Martin Barre, melodic rock, Minehead, review, Skid Row, Sweet, Udo Dirkschneider, Vega, Zal Cleminson
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Gig review: THE QUIREBOYS – 02 Forum, London, 14 September 2018
Playing a classic album in its entirety is now such a well established concert concept that bands are having to approach it a little differently. The Quireboys already did this many years ago to mark 20 years of ‘A Bit … Continue reading
Gig review: H.E.A.T. – Islington Academy, London, 21 November 2017
H.E.A.T.’s return to the stage, hot on the heels of their long delayed, controversial but in my view excellent ‘Into The Great Unknown’ album, was eagerly anticipated. However November is a notoriously crowded month in the gig calendar, which this … Continue reading
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Tagged 21 November 2017, Black Diamonds, Crash, Dave Dalone, Degreed, Erik Gronwall, gig, H.E.A.T., Islington Academy, Jona Tee, London, melodic rock, review
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Album review: H.E.A.T – Into The Great Unknown
earMUSIC Release Date 22.09.17 Back in 2014, with their fourth album ‘Tearing Down the Walls’, and high energy live shows, H.E.A.T seemed on the verge of a major commercial breakthrough as standard bearers for a new breed of melodic rockers. … Continue reading
Interview: MARTINA EDOFF
Martina Edoff is back with her new album ‘Unity’ and on this one she has enlisted the help of H.E.A.T.’s keyboards player Jona Tee. Over to Martina for some questions about the album, her favourite three albums of all time … Continue reading
Posted in ALL POSTS, INTERVIEWS, Interviews/10 Questions
Tagged album, H.E.A.T., hard rock, interview, Jona Tee, Martina Edoff, melodic, Unity
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Quick plays: C.O.P., MARTINA EDOFF, TAD MOROSE
C.O.P – State Of Rock AOR Heaven [Release date 25.09.15] C.O.P. are a new band featuring Grand Illusion’s vocalist Peter Sundell, who is joined by Ola af Trampe (guitar/bass) and his younger brother Christian (keys/drums). Take the first letter of … Continue reading
Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS, Quick Plays
Tagged album, AOR, C.O.P., Eric Rivers, Grand Illusion, H.E.A.T., Jonas tee, Martina Edoff, melodic rock, metal, Peter Sundell, review, St Demonious, State Of Rock, Tad Morose, Unity
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Gig review: HRH AOR – Pwllheli, Wales, 13 March 2015 (Day 1)
After an early start and a four and a half hour drive, I arrived at Hard Rock Hell and was immediately struck by how well organised the event was. The site was immaculate and the staff were friendly and helpful. … Continue reading
Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS, Special Events
Tagged 13 March 2015, Dare, gig, H.E.A.T., HRH AOR, melodic rock, Pwllheli, review, Tainted Nation, The Poodles, Vega, Wales
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Album review: H.E.A.T. – Live In London
earMUSIC [Release Date 20.2.15] 2014 saw young Swedish melodic rockers H.E.A.T. gain significant traction with their fourth album ‘Tearing Down The Walls’ (GRTR! critics’ best of 2014). They really seem to have a special relationship with the UK audiences, so it … Continue reading
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Tagged album, H.E.A.T., hard rock, Live in London, melodic, review, Sweden
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Gig review: H.E.A.T., Islington Academy London, 10 December 2014
Photo: Jim Templeton-Cross 2014 will go down for H.E.A.T. as the year when the young Swedes made their most significant breakthrough yet since exploding onto the scene with their debut album in 2008. For proof, look no further than GRTR! … Continue reading
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Tagged 10 December 2014, gig, H.E.A.T., hard rock, Islington Academy London, melodic rock, review
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THE BEST of 2014 – top rock albums, top live acts – the reviewers’ choice
The Best of 2014 with David Randall by Get Ready To Rock! Radio on Mixcloud Every year we ask the GRTR! Team to list their favourite albums and gigs of the year. Typically, it’s a diverse selection that may not … Continue reading
Gig review: FIREFEST – Nottingham Rock City, 24-26 October 2014 (Day 1)
GRTR!’s resident Melodic Rock/AOR expert Andy Nathan has been covering Firefest for us right from the start. Andy’s informed report and Simon Dunkerley’s inspired photos celebrate ‘The Final Fling’ as the festival bows out in style… The announcement last year … Continue reading
Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS, Special Events
Tagged 24 October 2014, Angels Or Kings, AOR, Circus Maximus, Firefest, gig, H.E.A.T., melodic rock, Nottingham, Redrum, review, Rock City, Shy, TEN, The Poodles
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Gig review: MELODIC ROCK FEST 4, H.O.M.E.Bar, Arlington Heights,Chicago, USA, 3-5 October 2014
After the success of the third Melodic Rock Fest last September, the attempt to bring to the Americans the cult melodic rock bands that are seen at Firefest and other places, melodicrock.com supremo Andrew McNeice swiftly moved forward with plans … Continue reading
Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS, Special Events
Tagged 7th Heaven, Adriangale, AOR, Bombay Black, Chicago, Eighty Six Happiness, festival, Gary Moon, gig, Grand Design, Guardian, H.E.A.T., Heaven's Edge, House Of Shakira, Jim Peterik, Johnny Lima, Madman's Lullaby, Maxx Explosion, melodic rock, Melodic Rock Fest 4, Mitch Malloy, Paul Laine, Radio Sun, STAN BUSH, Talon, Tango Down, USA, Work Of Art
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Gig Review: H.E.A.T. – Highbury Garage, London, 16 May 2014
Never was the Glen Frey classic ‘The Heat is On’ a more appropriate choice as a band intro. Not only was the Highbury Garage a sweltering sweatbox on the hottest day of the year to date, but Sweden’s melodic rockers … Continue reading
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Tagged 16 May 2014, gig, H.E.A.T., hard rock, Highbury Garage, London, melodic, review, Sweden, Swedish
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News: Eric Rivers of Swedish melodic hard rockers H.E.A.T. – interview on Sunday 16 March 2014
Sunday 16 March 2014, 22:00 GMT Get Ready to ROCK! Radio ERIC RIVERS of H.E.A.T. Swedish melodic hard rockers H.E.A.T. release their fourth album on 14 April 2014 via earMUSIC. The band’s guitarist Eric Rivers chats to David Randall about … Continue reading
Posted in ALL POSTS, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, NEWS
Tagged 16 March 2014, Eric Rivers, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, guitar, guitarist, H.E.A.T., hard rock, HEAT, interview, melodic, radio, Sweden, Tearing Down The Walls
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Album review: H.E.A.T. – Tearing Down The Walls
Interview with Eric Rivers, first broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, 16 March 2014 (9:36) earMUSIC [Release date 14.04.14] Album number four by melodic hard rockers H.E.A.T. and the second with vocalist Erik Gronwell, who has really established himself … Continue reading
Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS, The Best Of 2014
Tagged album, Eric Rivers, H.E.A.T., HEAT, interview, melodic rock, review, Sweden, Tearing Down The Walls
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