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News: MARTIN BARRE interview special on Sunday 28 September

Posted on September 24, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Photo: Simon Dunkerley/GRTR! Get Ready to ROCK! Radio Sunday 28 September, 22:00 GMT Monday 29 September and Friday 3 October, 22:00 repeat) A two-hour special, replaying Martin’s recent chat about his favourite tracks and new album, plus Tull and solo … Continue reading →

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Album review: WORK OF ART – Framework

Posted on September 20, 2014 by andynathan

Frontiers Records [Release Date 19.09.14] Few current bands in the world of melodic rock are of such reputed standing as Work of Art, the Swedes led by guitarist Robert Sall, also of W.E.T. Both their albums to date have been … Continue reading →

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Interview with TOM S ENGLUND & JOHAN NIEMANN (Evergrey) – 22 August 2014

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Yiannis

Less than a year ago, following another unwanted line-up change, Evergrey were on the brink of calling it a day. A few months later, Evergrey welcomed back in its ranks two of its most important old members and with their … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DRAGONFORCE – The Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh, 17 September 2014

Posted on September 18, 2014 by david.wilson

Dragonforce’s Frédéric Leclercq chats to GRTR!’s Dave Wilson before their gig in Edinburgh, the first night of their UK tour It may be a Wednesday night but Edinburgh is buzzing with anticipation as it is the eve of the Scottish … Continue reading →

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News: RICHIE KOTZEN radio special and interview on Sunday 21 September

Posted on September 17, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Sunday 21 September, 19:00 GMT Richie Kotzen recently played a London gig and Get Ready to ROCK! Features Editor and radio presenter Pete Feenstra caught up with him to chat about his career. Kotzen got his first record deal with … Continue reading →

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News: Get Ready to ROCK! Radio – September 2014 Highlights

Posted on September 1, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

September 2014 Highlights More information at the dedicated website Check back here as we add new features throughout the month. All times, BST (GMT+1) Roger Mayer and Pete Feenstra (Photo: Connie Mayer) Tuesdays 19:00 Pete Feenstra Rock & Blues Pete … Continue reading →

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Video interview: ROGER MAYER, Guitar Effects Guru – 28 June 2014

Posted on August 31, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Roger Mayer made his first effects unit back in 1964 and his designs influenced a whole generation of guitar players. In his 50th anniversary year, Roger tells Pete Feenstra about a career that took him from a research job in … Continue reading →

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News: Guitar effects guru ROGER MAYER chats about his 50 year career

Posted on August 29, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Photo: Connie Mayer Get Ready to ROCK! Radio The Pete Feenstra Feature, Sunday 31 August 19:00 Roger Mayer made his first effects unit back in 1964 and his designs influenced a whole generation of guitar players including Jimi Hendrix with … Continue reading →

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News: MARTIN BARRE tour starts 29 August and interview with Get Ready to ROCK!

Posted on August 28, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Photo: Simon Dunkerley/GRTR! Get Ready to ROCK! Radio Sunday 31 August, 16:00 Sunday 28 September, 22:00 A two-hour special, replaying Martin’s recent chat about his favourite tracks and new album, plus Tull and solo highlights and his band session for … Continue reading →

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News: SEAN TYLA plays Beaverwood Club on 28 August and interview with Get Ready to ROCK!

Posted on August 27, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Get Ready to ROCK! Radio Friday 29 August, 21:00 and Sunday 7 September, 19:00 Beaverwood Club, Chislehurst, Kent 28 August 2014 Sean Tyla – frontman of Tyla Gang – plays a rare gig on Thursday 28 August at the Beaverwood … Continue reading →

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Interview with NIGE ROCKETT (Onslaught) – 4 August 2014

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Yiannis

British Thrash Metal combo Onslaught are a band I have been supporting since day one, so reviewing their London show and interviewing their long term guitarist Nige Rockett was something I was looking forward to. While the former was achieved … Continue reading →

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Interview: CHRIS PICTON (August 2014)

Posted on August 18, 2014 by jason

Multi-instrumentalist Chris Picton first came to the attention of GRTR! as a member of prog rock band Quecia. Now Chris has a new digital album out called ‘Journey of Broken Dreams‘ and we caught up with him for an update plus … Continue reading →

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Interview: Rising Stars – THE YOUNG FOLK

Posted on August 14, 2014 by jason

The Young Folk consists of Anthony Furey (vocals/guitar), Tony McCaughlin (bass/mandolin/vocals), Paul Butler (keyboards/vocals) and Karl Hand (drums/vocals). With the current popularity of folk music, particularly that in the more alternative/popular end of things like Mumford & Sons, Fleet Foxes … Continue reading →

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News: Get Ready to ROCK! Radio – CHRIS DAUGHTRY interview, Sunday 17 August

Posted on August 14, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Sunday 17 August, 22:00 (Monday 18 August, 22:00 and Friday 22 August, 22:00 repeat) This Sunday, 17 August, David Randall chats to Chris Daughtry, ahead of his European tour which includes a date at the London Roundhouse on Sunday 12 … Continue reading →

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Album review: JETHRO TULL’S IAN ANDERSON – Thick As A Brick – Live In Iceland

Posted on August 11, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Eagle Vision [Release date 25.08.14] Also available as a DVD/Bluray When I interviewed Ian Anderson in 2010 he stated that “Thick As A Brick 2 is not on the cards” when asked about revisiting former glories. I wonder what changed … Continue reading →

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Interview with MICHAEL BASTHOL DAHL (Artillery) – 20 July 2014

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Yiannis

Of the Thrash Metal bands that made their appearance in the early 80s, the one perhaps less deserving of the total lack of support provided by the music industry were the Danish quintet Artillery. Following a few well-documented break-ups and … Continue reading →

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Interview: 10Q’s with NEOPERA (Nina Jiers)

Posted on July 31, 2014 by jason

Neopera have just released their rather fine debut album ‘Destined Ways’ on earMusic. The band were founded in 2010 by DARK AGE lead guitarist Jörn Schubert, who was joined by GAMMA RAY bass player Dirk Schlächter, Mikis Trimborn (SYNDEMIC) on … Continue reading →

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Interview: 10Q’s with Wille Dowling of THE DOWLING POOLE

Posted on July 25, 2014 by jason

The Dowling Poole feature Willie Dowling (ex-Jackdaw4/Honeycrack) and Jon Poole (ex-Cardiacs). They have released their debut album, ‘Bleak Strategies’ and they have recently played a series of Pledger gigs as part of their recent Pledge Music campaign to fund the … Continue reading →

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News: STEVE HOGARTH of MARILLION chats about his recently published diaries

Posted on July 10, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Get Ready to ROCK! Radio Sunday 13 July, 22:00 GMT Sunday 3 August, 16:00 GMT repeat Marillion frontman Steve Hogarth has recently published the first volume of his diaries, covering the years 1991-1997. This was a fascinating period in Steve’s … Continue reading →

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News: P-A-U-L LAMB and BERNIE MARSDEN featured in weekly rock and blues show (July 2014)

Posted on July 7, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Pete Feenstra Rock & Blues Show, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio Tuesday 8 July, 19:00 (P-A-U-L Lamb interview) Tuesday 15 July, 19:00 (Bernie Marsden feature) GRTR! Features Editor Pete Feenstra has recently expanded his weekly rock and blues show by … Continue reading →

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Rising Stars: enkElination interview, July 2014

Posted on July 7, 2014 by jason

enkElination (enkeli – meaning Angel in Finnish) was formed in November 2011 by the classically trained, former opera singer Elina Siirala. In 2012 she started working with a guitar player Shadow Venger (ex-Empyreal Destroyer) and since then they’ve been joined by … Continue reading →

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News: Europe frontman JOEY TEMPEST interview and STEELHOUSE FESTIVAL preview

Posted on July 4, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Europe - Steelhouse Festival, 19-20 July 2014

Highlights of our Steelhouse Festival promo including Joey Tempest of Europe interview, first broadcast on 6 July 2014 (29:21). The full version can be heard on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Monday 7 July and Friday 11 July, 22:00 GMT. … Continue reading →

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Interview with LARRY BARRAGAN (Helstar) – 12 June 2014

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Yiannis

Larry Barragan, guitarist and sole founding member of the American Power Metal institution Helstar, has been living and breathing Metal since the band’s inception back in 1982 and his passion and love for the said genre is certainly reflected in … Continue reading →

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Interview with TIM BOWNESS – 19 June 2014

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Yiannis

Singer, songwriter, record label owner…Tim Bowness has stuck his skilled fingers in many different musical pies over the years but “Abandoned Dancehall Dreams”, his first proper solo effort, finds the Englishman finally fully taking charge of his artistic destiny. Having … Continue reading →

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Album review: NIGHT BY NIGHT – NxN

Posted on June 23, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Nikk Gunns caught up with Ben and Damien from the band at their album launch on 17 July when they talked about their influences and hopes for the future. (6:26) Sun Hill Production/Cargo Records [Release date 14.07.14] So far 2014 … Continue reading →