Tag Archives: melodic rock

Gig review: MALMO MELODIC- Plan B, Malmo, Sweden, 24-26 July 2026

Posted on August 12, 2026 by andynathan

Now in its third year, Malmo Melodic continues to grow in scale and stake a claim to be the world capital of the melodic rock community for one weekend. There were 30 countries represented, once again with the United Kingdom … Continue reading →

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News: PALLAS, MINISTRY, QUEEN (August 2026)

Posted on July 27, 2026 by jason

The Beatles release a box set (4CD/5LP) of their ‘Rubber Soul’ album on October 2. Eliza Carthy releases her new album ‘Frenemies’ on October 26 and it features guests including Jools Holland, Robyn Hitchcock, Miranda Richardson, Tim McInnerny and more. … Continue reading →

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News: Albums of the Month (April – June 2026)

Posted on July 19, 2026 by GRTR! HQ

Get Ready to ROCK! Albums of the Month (April-June 2026)

A quarterly feature highlighting album releases rated highly by the GRTR! review team and worthy of your investigation. We try and pick out a cross-section of albums that reflect the range of genres reviewed at the website. The star rating … Continue reading →

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Gig review: SAMMY HAGAR- British Airways Arc, Olympia, London, 12 July 2026

Posted on July 16, 2026 by andynathan

After a privileged life seeing the best bands, it takes something out of the ordinary to get me freshly excited. However, an exception was a rare trip to these shores by Sammy Hagar- as a band member and solo artist … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged gig, Jayler, Joe Satriani, Kenny Aronoff, melodic rock, Michael Anthony, Montrose, Nathan Mercado, Sammy Hagar, Van Halen | Leave a comment

Album review: SCHEFF TOLLE ADRIAENS – Let’s Stop The World

Posted on July 8, 2026 by jason

Pride & Joy Music [Release date 26.06.26] The trio of Darin Scheff, Christian Tolle and Morris Adriaens each have plenty of musical experience. Darin Scheff is the brother of former Chicago vocalist Jason (who guests on a couple of songs … Continue reading →

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Album review: TRAGIK – Propaganda Elite

Posted on July 5, 2026 by jason

Rock Company [Release date 24.06.26] Album number fourteen from Tragik! Formed around Phil Vincent, a musician who defines the word prolific, he is joined by regular Tragik members drummer Dirk Phillips and bassist Damian D’Ercole, with guitar solos once again … Continue reading →

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Album review: FATAL VISION – Four Sides To Every Story

Posted on July 2, 2026 by jason

Website [Release date 22.05.26] Fatal Vision’s fourth album, “Four Sides to Every Story,” is a powerhouse of classic hard rock that truly showcases the band’s artistic growth. From the moment you hit play, you’re hit with a barrage of intricate guitar … Continue reading →

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News: DBA, ANN WILSON, PETER HAMMILL (July 2026)

Posted on June 29, 2026 by jason

Amon Amarth will release their new album, ‘The Allfather Awakens’, on October 2 via Metal Blade Records. Asia, featuring original member Geoff Downes, along with guitarist John Mitchell, drummer Virgil Donati and vocalist/bassist Harry Whitley, release their new album ‘Indigo’ … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE WESTERN FRONT – Eureka

Posted on June 22, 2026 by GRTR! HQ

Music Theories Recordings [Release date 10.07.26] It’s hard to believe that in the early 1980s – following personal hiatus and Thin Lizzy’s final tour – Scott Gorham made a distinctly AOR album. Although we shouldn’t forget that in classic Lizzy … Continue reading →

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Gig review: SISTERS DOLL- Cart and Horses, London, 4 June 2026

Posted on June 6, 2026 by andynathan

Aussie melodic glam rockers Sisters Doll have been around for a while, their first album released as long ago as 2012, but over the past year or two seem to be making a concerted effort to break the UK. I’d … Continue reading →

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Gig review: CHEZ KANE- Camden Underworld, London, 24 May 2026

Posted on May 31, 2026 by andynathan

The release of Chez Kane’s third album ‘Reckless’ has seen her most sustained burst of touring activity in the UK yet. Only a couple of months after some acoustic promotional shows (which this website reviewed in Kingston) was an … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE KARMA EFFECT – The Fighting Cocks, Kingston upon Thames, 21 May 2026

Posted on May 30, 2026 by andynathan

The Karma Effect’s main tour is later this year but, with the release of third album ‘Cruel Intentions’ came a limited number of album launch shows including this one in Kingston, also home of Banquet Records who do a remarkable … Continue reading →

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News: JACK J HUTCHINSON, KAMELOT, SALIVA (June 2026)

Posted on May 28, 2026 by jason

Audrey Horne release their latest album ‘Achilles’ through Napalm Records on September 4, with ‘Insanity’ released as the first single on June 11. The Bites release their new, self-titled, album on September 18 through Earache Records. Metalville is reissuing of … Continue reading →

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Album review : BRIAN ROBERTSON – Diamonds And Dirt (2 CD Reissue)

Posted on May 26, 2026 by brianmc

Cherry Red [Release date 29.05.26] Scottish guitarist/ songwriter Brian Robertson played on what were arguably Thin Lizzy’s top 5 studio albums. Over a four year period, 1974-78, he contributed as guitarist and co-writer with Phil Lynott on Nightlife, Fighting, Jailbreak, … Continue reading →

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Gig review: CHRISTOPHER CROSS – Bristol Beacon, 20 May 2026

Posted on May 21, 2026 by GRTR! HQ

For some Christopher Cross represents a moment in time, basically 1980, when his debut solo album was a major success. He went on to win five Grammys a year later and his career was established. Of course, since that time, … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 20 May 2026, AOR, Bristol Beacon, Chris Difford, Christopher Cross, classic rock, gig, melodic rock, review, Squeeze | Leave a comment

Gig review: CASSIDY PARIS – The Cavern, Raynes Park, London, 14 May 2026

Posted on May 19, 2026 by andynathan

A lot has happened to young Australian rocker Cassidy Paris in the 21 months since she was last at this venue. Last spring, days after I saw her supporting Harem Scarem, a UK tour suddenly collapsed amid distressing personal circumstances. … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged Adam Payne, Cassidy Paris, gig, melodic rock, Pete Newdeck, Powell Payne, Steve Janevski, The Cavern | Leave a comment

Album review : ROBIN BECK – Living Proof

Posted on May 12, 2026 by brianmc

Frontiers Music [Release date : 15.05.26] Despite releasing 11 albums, many of them just bristling with songs written by proven hit makers, Robin Beck has survived an absence of best selling music, beyond her debut single ‘The First Time’, in … Continue reading →

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Album review : FRONTLINE – Rebirth

Posted on May 10, 2026 by brianmc

Frontiers [Release date : 15.05.26] Calling your new album Rebirth, 20 years after your last release, seems quite an understatement. But still, Frontline wade back out confidently into melodic rock’s fast flowing waters. Many have attempted the same kind of … Continue reading →

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Gig review: CATS IN SPACE- Half Moon, Putney, London, 26 April 2026

Posted on May 9, 2026 by andynathan

In January 2016, having just released an album in ‘Too Many Gods’ and begun to attract attention for its seventies inspired, yet original, songwriting, Cats In Space made their live debut at the Half Moon at Putney, which I was … Continue reading →

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Gig review: WINGS OF AOR FESTIVAL – Arbis, Norrkoping, Sweden, 24-25 April 2026

Posted on May 6, 2026 by andynathan

The status of Scandinavia as the spiritual home of melodic rock is reflected not just in the volume of bands there, but an increasing number of festivals dedicated to, or featuring a goodly number of, melodic acts. When a new … Continue reading →

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News: SKINDRED, THE ROLLING STONES, BURNING ROPE (May 2026)

Posted on April 28, 2026 by jason

Accept celebrate 50 years with a new release, ‘Teutonic Titans 1976–2026‘ due on September 4 via Napalm Records. Guests on the album include Kirk Hammett, Rob Halford, Tobias Forge, KK Downing, Chris Jericho and more. The Alarm’s final album, ‘Transformation’, originally scheduled … Continue reading →

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Album review: HARDLINE – Shout

Posted on April 27, 2026 by GRTR! HQ

SPV/Steamhammer [Release date 17.04.26] It’s some 34 years since Hardline’s classic album ‘Double Eclipse’ with a line-up that boasted Neal Schon in its ranks. Whilst it might have seemed like a last gasp for hair metal in 1992, Hardline’s frontman … Continue reading →

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Gig review: TYKETTO – 229 Club, London, 17 April 2026

Posted on April 20, 2026 by andynathan

As frontman and founding member Danny Vaughn proudly boasted from the stage, Tyketto’s profile has unexpectedly increased some 35 years after their classic ‘Don’t Come Easy’ debut, with a European tour with Black Star Riders and a Masters of Rock … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged Chris Childs, Closer to the Sun, Collateral, Danny Vaughn, Ged Rylands, gig, Harry Scott Elliott, Kory Clarke, melodic rock, Tyketto, Warrior Soul | Leave a comment

Album review : CREYE – IV Aftermath

Posted on April 19, 2026 by brianmc

Frontiers Music [Release date : 24.04.26] Scandi band Creye hit their stride with their fourth album, Aftermath, delivering melodic rock of depth and width, polished, full of neat gearshifts, and verses as strong as the choruses, just about. The fact … Continue reading →

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Album review: XTASY – Phoenix

Posted on April 14, 2026 by GRTR! HQ

Art of Melody Music / Burning Minds Music Groups [Release date 10.04.26] Now here’s a thing. Melodic rock that’s not from Scandinavia! Spain’s Xtasy formed in 2011 and have been building a following in their home country and in Continental … Continue reading →