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Album review : BRAZEN ABBOT – Live And Learn and Guilty As Sin (CD reissues)
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Album review : GRAHAM BONNET – Lost In Hollywood Again (Live)
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JIM PETERIK AND WORLD STAGE – River of Song – The Power Of Duets, Volume 1
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Tag Archives: interview
Interview with OLA LINDGREN (Grave) – 5 December 2013
When I decided to become involved in the world of music journalism a good decade ago, I did so with the hope that, in time, I would be given to meet some of my music heroes and get to talk … Continue reading
Interview with TOR ODDMUND SUHRKE & ØYSTEIN LANDSVERK (Leprous) – 9 November 2013
Leprous are a group of five very skilled musicians who are better known in the wider Metal community as the backing band of guitar maestro and Emperor front man Ihsahn. Having quietly perfected their craft over the last twelve years, … Continue reading
Interview with TED LUNDSTROM (Amon Amarth) – 17 November 2013
The Forum is a large London-based venue, a place that many bands dream of selling out but something which only a handful are capable of achieving. This old theatre has been the home of the Swedish Melodic Death Metal band … Continue reading
Interview with ALEX STAROPOLI (Rhapsody Of Fire) – 7 November 2013
Name changes, line up changes, legal disputes: Rhapsody Of Fire have been through and survived all these last couple of years. What is quite surprising, though, is the fact that they have emerged looking stronger and with a top quality … Continue reading
Interview with OLI BROWN – 25 November 2013
Having worked most of his career as part of his own band – including a UK tour with John Mayall and a recent high profile European tour with Joe Satriani – the multi-award winning guitarist and singer, Oli Brown takes … Continue reading
Posted in ALL POSTS, Interviews/Rising Stars
Tagged Anders Osborne, Blinddog Smokin, blues, blues rock, Buddy Whittington, D’Angelo, guitar, guitarist, interview, James Brown, Joe Satriani, John Mayall, Kanye West, Led Zeppelin, Lyle Molzan, Mike Vernon, Nikka Costa, November 2013, Oli Brown, P-Funk, Ray Charles, Ron Sayer Jr., The Trews, Walter Trout, Wayne Proctor
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Interview with MICHAEL SCHENKER – 15 November 2013
If ever there was an example of looking to the past for a catalyst for the future, then ‘Bridge The Gap’ is it. Award winning guitarist Michael Schenker is back with some familiar faces on an album that plays to … Continue reading
Posted in ALL POSTS, INTERVIEWS, Interviews/Rock Stars, Pure Metal/Interviews
Tagged Bridge The Gap, Doogie White, Francis Buchholz, guitar, guitarist, Herman Rarebell, interview, Michael Schenker, Michael Voss, November 2013, Pete Way, Robin McAuley, Temple Of Rock, UFO, Wayne Findlay, William Shatner, Yngwie Malmsteen
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10Q’s with PAUL LOGUE of EDEN’S CURSE
Eden’s Curse are back with a new album, ‘Symphony Of Sin’ on AFM Records and two new members. Here Paul Logue fills us in on what has been happening in the Eden’s Curse universe in the past year and what … Continue reading
Interview: ZP Theart of I Am I
Vocalist ZP Theart first came to prominence fronting power metal band Dragonforce for ten years before leaving in 2010. Since then he has formed I Am I who released their debut album, ‘Event Horizon’ last year and now release a … Continue reading
Posted in ALL POSTS, INTERVIEWS, Interviews/10 Questions
Tagged I Am I, interview, metal, Power Quest, rock, See You Again, single, vocalist, ZP Theart
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Interview: JUSTIN FURSTENFELD of BLUE OCTOBER
Blue October has recently released their latest album ‘Sway’ which is one of my albums of the year and from band I had not heard of previously. As the band prepare for their upcoming European tour (including November 17th Birmingham … Continue reading
Posted in ALL POSTS, INTERVIEWS, Interviews/Rock Stars
Tagged album of the year, BLUE OCTOBER, interview, JUSTIN FURSTENFELD, rock stars, Sway
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News: Progressive rockers Magenta play acoustic set for In Session series
MAGENTA In Session for GRTR! Assume The Position Sunday 3 November 2013, 22:00 As part of the In Session series for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, influential, award-winning, prog-rockers MAGENTA have provided an exclusive acoustic session. Featuring tracks from … Continue reading
Posted in ALL POSTS, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, NEWS
Tagged acoustic, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, interview, Magenta, November 2013, prog, progressive, radio, Rob Reed, rock, session, The Twenty Seven Club
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Album & DVD review: JIMI HENDRIX – Hear My Train A Comin’/Miami Pop Festival
Sony Music [Release date 04.11.13] It’s several years now since the Hendrix back catalogue was acquired by Sony Music and since then together with the Hendrix Estate (Experience Hendrix) they have been reinventing the legendary performer via a series of … Continue reading
Interview with ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN (ex-The Gathering) – 19 October 2013
Meeting an artist whose work over the years has had a profound effect on you on a purely emotional level is like a double-edged sword: a good experience can further enhance your appreciation of them, whereas the opposite can cause … Continue reading
News: DONAL GALLAGHER talks about the latest RORY GALLAGHER project Kickback City
Rory Reissued – Part 2 Sunday 27 October 2013, 18:00 GMT Sunday 10 November 2013, 18:00 repeat In the latest of our one-hour radio specials dedicated to the music of Rory Gallagher, Rory’s younger brother Donal talks about the new release … Continue reading
News: JOEY TEMPEST of EUROPE talks about the band and the new album Live At Sweden Rock
Photo: Simon Dunkerley The Songwriters – Joey Tempest Sunday 20 October 2013, 22:00 GMT This Sunday, David Randall chats to Europe frontman JOEY TEMPEST about the band’s rise and rise, on the eve of the release of the band’s latest … Continue reading
Rock Stars: Interview with ROINE STOLT (The Flower Kings) – 2 October 2013
Normally, by this time of year, most of you would have made a decision as to which albums you consider as most important for 2013. Well, I strongly suggest that you postpone this exercise until the end of October, as … Continue reading
News: Get Ready to ROCK! Radio – October 2013 Highlights
October 2013 Highlights More information at the dedicated website All times, GMT 18:00 The Guitarists: Pat Travers Sunday 6 October GRTR! Features Editor Pete Feenstra chats to Pat Travers about the blues Photo: Simon Dunkerley The Guitarists: Martin Barre Monday … Continue reading
Posted in ALL POSTS, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, NEWS
Tagged features, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, interview, Jethro Tull, Martin Barre, October 2013, Pat Travers, programmes, rock, Rod Argent, shows, Steve Hackett, Zombies
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Interview with JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR – 27 September 2013
‘One night, one shot, no safety net’, such was the background to Joanne Shaw Taylor’s eagerly anticipated live album and DVD. Surprisingly perhaps, it’s her first live album in a career built on the back of incendiary live shows that … Continue reading
Interview with JOHN LEES (Barclay James Harvest) – 17 September 2013
John Lees’ Barclay James Harvest is back with a brand new album called ‘North’. The new CD features 9 new tracks that update the melodic prog rock band’s musical heritage, which is also neatly encapsulated on the accompanying live CD … Continue reading
Interview with DANIEL CAVANAGH (Anathema/Leafblade) – 25 July 2013
Anathema are currently going through the most productive and commercially successful period of their long and fruitful career and that fact alone is enough to get guitarist and founding member Danny Cavanagh in high spirits. Smiling and accommodating, the forty … Continue reading
Interview with JON OLIVA (Oliva/Savatage/Trans-Siberian Orchestra) – 15 July 2013
It is not often that one gets to have a conversation with a music legend, especially one as pleasant, humble and down to earth as Jon Oliva – a man whose musical journey has created music of unsurpassable quality under … Continue reading
Interview: 10Q’s with STEVE NEWMAN
Steve Newman and his band Newman have just released their tenth album, ‘Siren’ on AOR Heaven and it is quite possibly the best yet. Here Steve gives us an update on the new album, tour plans and more… What are … Continue reading
Posted in ALL POSTS, INTERVIEWS, Interviews/10 Questions
Tagged AOR, AOR Heaven, interview, melodic rock, NEWMAN, Siren, Steve Newman
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Five Quick Q’s: WALTER LURE
Following two successful tours in 2010 and 2011, Walter Lure makes a welcome return to the UK this summer. The original guitarist and co-vocalist with Johnny Thunders’ iconic New York punks The Heartbreakers will play three shows in August: Thurs … Continue reading
Posted in ALL POSTS, INTERVIEWS
Tagged feature, interview, Johnny Thunders, The Heartbreakers, Walter Lure
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Interview with bass icon NORMAN WATT-ROY (June 2013)
After a 46 year career that has made him a bass icon, Norman Watt-Roy finally has finally recorded his first ever solo album ‘Faith & Grace’ – cockney rhyming slang for bass. With a career that started with playing American … Continue reading
Posted in ALL POSTS, INTERVIEWS, Interviews/Rock Stars
Tagged Albert Ayler, bass, Cadiz, Charlie Charles Micky Gallagher, Chaz Jankel, Davey Payne, Derek Hussey, Don Cherry, Eric Dolphy, Faith & Grace, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, funk, fusion, Gilad Atzmon, Glencoe, Ian Dury, interview, Jaco Patorius, jazz, Johnny Turnbull, Keith Allen, Loving Awareness, Madness, Mark Lamarr, Mick Jones, Nick Cave, Norman Watt-Roy, Phil Jupitus, Philip Bagnall, Robert Wyatt, Sarah Gillespie, Steely Dan, The Blockheads, The Clash, The Greatest Show On Earth, Tower of Power, Wilko Johnson
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Video interview: WARREN HAYNES, London, 4 July 2013
Blues rock guitarist Warren Haynes talks to Pete Feenstra about Gov’t Mule and the album ‘Shout’ scheduled for release in September 2013 on Provogue Records. Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly … Continue reading
Posted in ALL POSTS, INTERVIEWS, Video Interviews
Tagged 4 July 2013, album, Allman Brothers Band, blues, Gov't Mule, guitar, guitarist, interview, rock, shout, video, Warren Haynes
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Video interview: CHRIS SPEDDING, London, 4 July 2013
Legendary session guitarist Chris Spedding talks to Pete Feenstra about his career. Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, Check out videos here: https://www.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio David Randall presents a weekly show … Continue reading
Posted in ALL POSTS, INTERVIEWS, Video Interviews
Tagged Chris Spedding, guitar, guitarist, interview, King Mob, Paul McCartney, Robert Gordon, Roxy Music, session, Sharks, video
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