Tag Archives: hard rock

Gig review: WISHBONE ASH – Islington Academy, London, 18 October 2018

Posted on October 27, 2018 by andynathan
WISHBONE ASH - Islington Academy, London, 18 October 2018

For all the quality of their recorded product, Wishbone Ash have always best been experienced in a live setting. It was therefore entirely appropriate that this year’s remarkable ‘Vintage Years’ box set included CD’s of no less than eight previously … Continue reading →

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Interview: TASHA D of SMOKING MARTHA

Posted on October 18, 2018 by jason

We caught up with vocalist Tasha D of rising hard rockers Smoking Martha ahead of their UK tour next month. They release their debut album ‘In Deep’ via Bad Reputation on November 9th. What can fans expect on your upcoming … Continue reading →

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Album review: URIAH HEEP – Living The Dream

Posted on October 17, 2018 by GRTR! HQ
URIAH HEEP - Living The Dream

Frontiers [Release date 14.09.18] We really have no right to expect – in 2018 – a tremendously vital album from a “heritage” band with an average age of 60 and who celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2019.  But that’s exactly … Continue reading →

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Gig review: FOUR STICKS CLASSIC ROCK WEEKENDER – New Cross Inn, 5-7 October 2018

Posted on October 13, 2018 by jason
FOUR STICKS CLASSIC ROCK WEEKENDER - New Cross Inn, 5-7 October 2018

Following a successful all-dayer at the same venue back in March the Four Sticks classic rock event was back for a full weekend this time. With twenty-six bands over three days it showcased the breadth of talent on the NWOCR … Continue reading →

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Album review: NAZARETH – Tattooed On My Brain

Posted on October 8, 2018 by jason
NAZARETH - Tattooed On My Brain

Frontiers [Release date 12.10.18] Scottish classic rock legends Nazareth celebrate their 50th anniversary with their 24th studio album, their first without original vocalist Dan McCafferty. The new line-up, featuring new singer Carl Sentence (ex Don Airey, Krokus, many others), guitarist … Continue reading →

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Album review: NAZARETH – Loud & Proud Box Set

Posted on October 1, 2018 by jason
NAZARETH - Loud & Proud Box Set

BMG (2LP, 2 double LP, 3*7”, 32 CD) [Release date 28.09.18] Scottish rock legends Nazareth celebrate their 50th anniversary this year, and issue a new album to boot, with their new line-up. It’s a few years since any reissue campaign, and … Continue reading →

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Album review: CINDERELLA – The Mercury Years

Posted on September 16, 2018 by jason
CINDERELLA - The Mercury Years

Caroline Records [Release date 28.09.18] US rock band Cinderella formed in the early 80s, and had some notable success in the late 80s and early 90s. And a great live band they were too. They split in the mid 90s, … Continue reading →

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Album review: JIMMY WALDO & STEVEN ROSEN – Voices From The Past

Posted on September 13, 2018 by jason

MelodicRock Records [Release date 28.09.18] Jimmy Waldo and Steven Rosen were a prolific writing duo at the height of hard rock’s popularity in the 1980′s and were two of the go-to-guys for songs. This writing partnership lasted more than 30 years and now … Continue reading →

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Album review: BAD TOUCH – Shake A Leg

Posted on September 3, 2018 by petefeenstra
Bad Touch - Shake a Leg

Marshall Records [Release date o5.10.18] Bad Touch isn’t a band that is about to rewrite the rock and roll handbook, but ‘Shake A Leg’ neatly reaffirms the potency of riff-driven, fist pumping, hook-laden hard rock. They impressively focus on their … Continue reading →

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Gig review: Q5 – Camden Underworld, London, 25 August 2018

Posted on September 1, 2018 by andynathan
Q5 - Camden Underworld, London, 25 August 2018

Q5 were one of the names those of us who read ‘Kerrang!’ cover to cover or visited Shades Records raved about in the mid-eighties, their debut ‘Steel The Light’ an outstanding piece of powerful yet melodic metal. But whereas their … Continue reading →

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Album review: PALACE OF THE KING – Get It Right With Your Maker

Posted on August 29, 2018 by jason
PALACE OF THE KING - Get It Right With Your Maker

Golden Robot Records [Release date 23.03.18] On the first listen to Get Right With Your Maker, the latest album from Australia’s Palace of The King, I was indifferent to be honest. However, two or three listens later I was hooked.  … Continue reading →

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Gig review: GRAHAM BONNET BAND – The Tivoli, Buckley, 24 August 2018

Posted on August 25, 2018 by GRTR! HQ
GRAHAM BONNET BAND - The Tivoli, Buckley, 24 August 2018

Since we last saw the honourable Graham Bonnet, he has turned 70.  In the interim he’s been gigging with Schenker, playing festivals, and recording a new album.  This is a great credit to Bonnet -  in a topsy-turvy world that … Continue reading →

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Album review: HALESTORM – Vicious

Posted on August 22, 2018 by GRTR! HQ
HALESTORM - Vicious

Atlantic [Release date 27.07.18] I thought I’d died and gone to heaven when I heard Halestorm’s fabulous 2009 eponymous debut.  And it remains one of my favourite female fronted rock albums of the last decade and beyond. But frankly, for … Continue reading →

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News: GRAHAM BONNET – new album and UK tour (August 2018)

Posted on August 5, 2018 by GRTR! HQ
Graham Bonnet

Graham Bonnet releases a new studio album in July followed by a UK tour in August. ‘Meanwhile, Back In The Garage’ is the second album by the Graham Bonnet Band and follows ‘The Book’ (2016). The Graham Bonnet Band features … Continue reading →

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Album review: GRAHAM BONNET BAND – Meanwhile, Back In The Garage

Posted on August 1, 2018 by GRTR! HQ
GRAHAM BONNET BAND - Meanwhile, Back At The Garage

Frontiers [Release date 13.07.18] One of the pleasing things in rock over the past few years is the rejuvenation of Graham Bonnet.  Welcomed back to the Michael Schenker multi-vocalist fest, and with a handful of tours and festivals under his … Continue reading →

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Album review: DIAMANTE – Coming In Hot

Posted on July 13, 2018 by GRTR! HQ
DIAMANTE - Coming In Hot

Better Noise Records [Release date 15.06.18] Mixing pop, alt and classic rock, the debut album of 21 year old LA-based Diamante Azzura Bovell’s (she’s of Mexican/ Italian parentage) is a humungous slice of 80′s influenced, American radio friendly, hard-hitting pop/rock. … Continue reading →

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Album review: LEE AARON – Diamond Baby Blues

Posted on June 28, 2018 by GRTR! HQ
LEE AARON - Diamond Baby Blues

Metalville [Release date 27.04.18] After a couple of decades in the wilderness dabbling with jazz, Lee Aaron made her rock ‘comeback’ in 2016 with the self-financed, and marginally more pop/rock orientated, Fire And Gasoline.  An excellent release that seems to … Continue reading →

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Album review: ULTRAPHONIX – Original Human Music (George Lynch/Corey Glover)

Posted on June 16, 2018 by GRTR! HQ
ULTRAPHONIX - Original Human Music

earMUSIC [Release date 03.08.18] George Lynch is ever the chameleon.  Known primarily for his time in Dokken, more recently he’s been involved in any number of projects:  KXM, T & N, Sweet & Lynch… What we do know is that … Continue reading →

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Album review: GUILD OF AGES – Rise

Posted on June 12, 2018 by jason

Escape Music [Release date 29.06.18] Guild Of Ages are this year’s ‘Missing In Action’ band now returning to action, following on from the return of Boulevard last year. They called it a day in 2002 before being tempted back for … Continue reading →

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Album review: JIZZY PEARL – All You Need Is Soul

Posted on June 3, 2018 by jason
JIZZY PEARL - All You Need Is Soul

Frontiers [Release date 11.05.18] Love/Hate front man Jizzy Pearl is a man that is one of the last of a dying breed. He IS rock n roll. Having fronted Ratt, LA Guns, Adler’s Appetite and Quiet Riot people seem to … Continue reading →

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Album review: DOKKEN – Return To The East Live 2016

Posted on June 3, 2018 by jason
DOKKEN - Return To The East Live 2016

Frontiers [Release date 20.04.18] Well, where can I start? Dokken’s classic line up disbanded in 1989, got back together in 1993 but split again five years later. They then reformed for a short spell in 2016 for some live dates … Continue reading →

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Album review: ROSE TATTOO – Blood Brothers

Posted on June 3, 2018 by jason
ROSE TATTOO - Blood Brother

Golden Robot Records [Release date 18.05.18] When it comes to good Aussie heads down, blues based rock n roll, played with a sense of urgency there are only three bands that come immediately to mind. AC/DC, Cold Chisel and Rose … Continue reading →

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Album review: JAMES CHRISTIAN – Craving

Posted on May 15, 2018 by jason
JAMES CHRISTIAN - Craving

Frontiers [Release date 20.04.18] Fourth solo album from House Of Lords frontman James Christian sees him work with a variety of songwriters including Tommy Denander (who also plays guitars, bass and keys), Cliff Magness (who has his solo album released … Continue reading →

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Album review: BULLETBOYS – From Out Of The Skies

Posted on May 14, 2018 by jason
BULLETBOYS - From Out Of The Skies

Frontiers [Release date 23.03.18] I’ll be honest, I was never a huge fan of the Bulletboys , sure they were on my radar but that was about as far as it got. So when I saw that long term fans … Continue reading →

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Album review: SMOKING MARTHA – In Deep

Posted on May 12, 2018 by GRTR! HQ
SMOKING MARTHA - In Deep

Bad Reputation [Released date 25.05.18] I’ll say one thing for our cousins ‘down under’.  They like a bit of female fronted raunch ‘n’ roll.  And there’ve been some great bands over the years – stretching back as far as Cheetah … Continue reading →

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