Tag Archives: melodic

Album review: TALON – Fourplay

Posted on March 25, 2015 by jason
Talon - Fourplay

Escape Music [Release date 23.03.15] The fourth album from Talon and one that sees the return of the band’s original vocalist Michael O’Mara. That has been a masterstroke as he sings up a storm on this album and it is … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ECLIPSE, TAINTED NATION, REACH – Camden Underworld, London, 10 March 2015

Posted on March 15, 2015 by andynathan
ECLIPSE, TAINTED NATION, REACH - Camden Underworld, London, 10 March 2015

For the second time in three days the Camden Underworld played host to a value triple bill of three up and coming melodic rock bands, on this occasion with home grown meat in a Swedish sandwich (or smorgasbord perhaps?) However, the … Continue reading →

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News: MIKE PORCARO, DAEVID ALLEN, KISS – Sunday 15 March 2015

Posted on March 15, 2015 by jason
Dan Reed - Liverpool, 13 March 2013

RIP – Toto’s Mike Porcaro who had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. He was bass player in Toto between 1982–2008/2010–2015. In recent years he did not tour due to his illness and the band reformed in 2010 to help raise funds for … Continue reading →

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Gig review: NIGHT RANGER – Islington Academy, 12 March 2015

Posted on March 14, 2015 by jason
NIGHT RANGER - Islington Academy, 12 March 2015

Once something of a holy grail for UK rock fans, Night Ranger visits are now regular on these shores – well London anyway. This was their third trip since 2011 but the band’s stock is high at the moment, last … Continue reading →

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Gig review: EUROPE, BLACK STAR RIDERS – Manchester Academy, 13 March 2015

Posted on March 14, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
EUROPE - Manchester Academy, 13 March 2015

I am still not convinced that two- or three-way bills are the best way forward for some of our premier bands.  The last time I saw Europe was a three-way with FM and Foreigner and notwithstanding poor sound (for the … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: SYLVAN, ROB MORATTI, KYSHERA

Posted on March 9, 2015 by jason
Sylvan - Home

SYLVAN – Home Gentle Art Of Music [Released 16.02.15] This is the band’s ninth studio album and their first in three years. It is a concept album based on the human quest for what is home. Those new to Slyvan’s … Continue reading →

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Album review: TOTO – XIV

Posted on March 3, 2015 by jason
TOTO - XIV

Frontiers [Released 20.03.15] Toto are back for their first new studio album since 2006′s ‘Falling In Between’. Since then the band have undergone a few changes with Joseph Williams back in the band since 2010 (he sang on their  mid/late … Continue reading →

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News: HOOBASTANK, FM, JETHRO TULL – 11 February 2015

Posted on February 11, 2015 by jason
FM - Planet Rockstock, Porthcawl, 7 December 2014

HOOBASTANK + P.O.D. + ALIEN ANT FARM Thu May 07 LONDON KOKO Fri May 08 WOLVERHAPTON Wulfrun Hall Sat May 09 NOTTINGHAM Rock City Sun May 10 PLYMOUTH Univeristy Tue May 12 READING Sub 89 Wed May 13 WREXHAM William … Continue reading →

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Interview: JK IMPERA

Posted on February 11, 2015 by jason
Impera - Empire Of Sin

Impera have just released their third and possibly best album to date ‘Empire Of Sin’ on Escape Music. Here we catch-up with mainman and drummer JK Impera… What have you got planned for the next few months music wise? e.g. … Continue reading →

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Interview: JOHN PARKER and MICHAEL O’MARA of TALON

Posted on February 11, 2015 by jason
Talon - Fourplay

Talon release their fourth album, ‘Four Play’ on Escape Music on March 20th. They are back with original vocalist Michael O’Mara who fields the questions along with founder member drummer John Parker… What have you got planned for the next … Continue reading →

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Album review: ECLIPSE – Armageddonize

Posted on February 11, 2015 by andynathan
ECLIPSE - Armageddonize

Frontiers Records [Release Date 20.02.15] In the crowded field of Scandinavian melodic rock hopefuls, Eclipse took a massive step forward with their fourth album in 2012, ‘Bleed And Scream’ which topped many end year best ofs. It was another triumph … Continue reading →

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Album review: H.E.A.T. – Live In London

Posted on February 11, 2015 by andynathan
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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Quick plays: GAMMA RAY, CHRIS GRAY, THE BLOW MONKEYS

Posted on February 9, 2015 by jason
GAMMA RAY – The Best (Of)

GAMMA RAY – The Best (Of) earMusic [Released 02.02.15] Amazingly it has been thirty years since former Helloween guitarist Kai Hansen formed Gamma Ray. This comes as a standard 2CD package along with a 2CD limited edition and for the … Continue reading →

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News: VAN HALEN, TOTO, DAN REED – Friday 6 February 2015

Posted on February 6, 2015 by jason

Van Halen release their first alive album, ‘Tokyo Dome Live In Concert’ featuring David Lee Roth on March 31st. Toto debut their new single ‘Orphan’ on YouTube. Maxx Explosion release ‘Dirty Angel’ in early March on Kivel Records, who release … Continue reading →

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News: THERAPY?, JIM PETERIK, JOE SATRIANI – Tuesday 3 February 2015

Posted on February 3, 2015 by jason
Joe Satriani - Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, 11 June 2013

THERAPY? (Their new album ‘Disquiet’ is out on March 23rd) Fri March 27 BRISTOL Marble Factory Sat March 28 GLOUCESTER Guildhall Tue March 31 BRIGHTON Concorde 2 Wed April 01 LONDON Scala Sun April 12 PORTSMOUTH Wedgewood Rooms Mon April … Continue reading →

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News: THE POODLES, CROPREDY, WATCHET FESTIVAL – Tuesday 27 January 2015

Posted on January 27, 2015 by jason
Fairport Convention, Cropredy - 9 August 2014

The Poodles release their new album, ‘Devil In The Details’, in Japan in late March. No other release dates as yet. A new Starbreaker (Tony Harnell & Magnus Karlsson) album is due next year on Frontiers. Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK … Continue reading →

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Album review: SOTO – Inside The Vertigo (Jeff Scott Soto)

Posted on January 13, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
SOTO - Inside The Vertigo (Jeff Scott Soto)

Interview edit: Jeff Scott Soto with David Randall, 13 January 2015 (15:04) Jeff is featured in an hour long special “Favourite Tracks from Favourite Artists” when he chooses the music and chats about his career, including Talisman and Journey Get … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: GOOBER GUN, LIV KRISTINE, ANNE KEATING

Posted on November 17, 2014 by jason
Goober Gun

Self-released [Out now] https://www.facebook.com/Goobergun Goober Gun are a three-piece band consisting of Tim Hardwick (vocals/drums), Ian Hardwick (vocals/bass) and Paul Dymott (guitars). They have released an EP and toured all over the world. This debut album has some really good … Continue reading →

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Album review: ARCH ENEMY – War Eternal

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Yiannis
Arch Enemy - War Eternal

Century Media – Out Now. Fans of the Swedish Melodic Death Metal combo Arch Enemy are probably still feeling the shockwaves from the news of Angela Gossow’s departure as this very review is being put together, but change is one … Continue reading →

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10 Questions: VEGA interview, November 2014

Posted on November 14, 2014 by jason
Vega - Stereo Messiah

Here we catch up with Vega members Tom Martin and Nick Workman, as they discuss their new album ‘Stereo Messiah’ (out now on Frontiers) and touring as they get ready to support Down ‘N’ Outz… Tom Martin… What have you got … Continue reading →

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Album review: SARACEN – Redemption

Posted on September 24, 2014 by jason
Saracen - Redemption

Escape Music [Release date 29.09.14] Saracen are back after their last album, the concept piece ‘Marilyn’ based on the life of Marilyn Monroe. This album sees the band back to basics, in that there is no concept although they do … Continue reading →

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Album review: ENCHANT – The Great Divide

Posted on September 18, 2014 by jason
Enchant - The Great Divide

Inside Out www.insideout.de [Released 29.09.14] It has been eleven years since the band’s last album ‘Tug Of War’ and it looked as though that would be the band’s swansong, especially with vocalist Ted Leonard joining Spock’s Beard. But a new … Continue reading →

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Album review: NEAL MORSE – Songs From November

Posted on August 14, 2014 by jason
Neal Morse - Songs From November

Inside Out www.insideoutmusic.de   [Released 18.08.14] Neal Morse is back with a new solo album, however don’t go expecting something like his previous solo albums namely catchy melodic/progressive rock. This album has more in common with the albums from the likes … Continue reading →

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Album review: CHICAGO – Chicago XXXVI:Now

Posted on July 14, 2014 by andynathan
CHICAGO- Chicago XXXVI:Now

Frontiers Records [Release Date 04.07.14] Chicago’s enduring habit of numbering each of their albums consecutively only draw attention to their longevity. XXXVI  is their first album of new material since 2006’s XXX, and while the latter saw them collaborating with … Continue reading →

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Album review: MIDGE URE – Fragile

Posted on July 2, 2014 by jason
Midge Ure - Fragile

Hypertension Music [Released 07.07.14] Midge Ure returns with his first solo album of original material in over a decade. In between he has been touring with the revived Ultravox who also released an album. I will be honest and say … Continue reading →

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