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Gig review: HRH XVII, Great Yarmouth, 7-10 November 2024

Posted on November 15, 2024 by jason

Hard Rock Hell (HRH) was back for its 17th instalment “Valhalla”. Rockers from up and down the country were already here in their masses. The atmosphere was already building and I couldn’t wait to get stuck into this weekend. I … Continue reading →

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Album review: MASSIVE WAGONS – Earth To Grace

Posted on November 12, 2024 by jason

Earache Records [Release date 08.11.24] Amazingly this is album number seven from Massive Wagons, and their fourth on Earache Records, with their last two albums both making the UK top 10 album chart. No pressure then lads! The pre-released songs/singles … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: UK & Ireland Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2025)

Posted on October 31, 2024 by GRTR! HQ

BLACK STONE CHERRY AND THE DARKNESS- Wembley Arena, London, 4 February 2023

Compiled by Jason Ritchie Please check artist and venue websites for latest information. Your tour not listed? Contact us! To search quickly within this page (“Find In Page”): Press Ctrl+F (on Windows PC, Chromebook, or Linux system), or Command+F (on … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: New releases (CD/DVD/Bluray) 2025

Posted on October 31, 2024 by GRTR! HQ

Compiled by Jason Ritchie To search quickly within this page (“Find In Page”): Press Ctrl+F (on Windows PC, Chromebook, or Linux system), or Command+F (on a Mac) on the keyboard. The “F” stands for “Find,” and it works in every … Continue reading →

Posted in Upcoming (Tours & Releases) | Tagged 2025, album, blues rock, Bluray, CD, classic rock, DVD, hard rock, heavy rock, melodic rock, metal, New releases, Progressive Rock, reissue, singer songwriter | Leave a comment

News: BONFIRE, MOGWAI, KID KAPACHI (November 2024)

Posted on October 30, 2024 by jason

Ambush have signed with Napalm Records with a view to release a new album next year. Tori Amos releases a new live album, ‘Diving Deep Live’, via Decca on December 6. A remastered 2CD/2DVD box set version of ‘An Evening Of Yes Music Plus’ … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: New releases (CD/DVD) 2024

Posted on October 30, 2024 by GRTR! HQ

Compiled by Jason Ritchie Updated 28.10.24 To search quickly within this page (“Find In Page”): Press Ctrl+F (on Windows PC, Chromebook, or Linux system), or Command+F (on a Mac) on the keyboard. The “F” stands for “Find,” and it works … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: European, USA & World Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2025)

Posted on October 30, 2024 by GRTR! HQ

HEART - O2 Apollo, Manchester, 30 June 2016

Compiled by Jason Ritchie Please check with venue and/or relevant website(s) to confirm availability. Updated 11.11.24 UK & Ireland Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2025) To search quickly within this page (“Find In Page”): Press Ctrl+F (on Windows PC, Chromebook, … Continue reading →

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Album review: DEVIN TOWNSEND – PowerNerd

Posted on October 29, 2024 by david.wilson

InsideOut Music [Release date 25.10.24] PowerNerd is the latest musical instalment from the over-active mind of Devin Townsend. With Devin you are never 100% sure what you are going to get, however, you know it won’t be boring! Over the … Continue reading →

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Album review: CLEANBREAK – We Are The Fire

Posted on October 8, 2024 by brianmc

Frontiers [Release date : 11.10.24] We Are The Fire is the second album from Cleanbreak, Mike (Riot/Riot V) Flyntz and Frontiers’ wunderkind, James Durbin. While Mark Reale and Rhett Forester were getting all the headlines with Riot and Riot V, … Continue reading →

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News: JESSE DAMON, NICKY HOPKINS, NEIL YOUNG (October 2024)

Posted on October 1, 2024 by jason

Dream Theater - Manchester O2 Apollo, 13 February 2014

After Lapse release their new album ‘Pathways’ on December 13 on Frontiers. Arch Enemy release their twelfth studio album, ‘Blood Dynasty’, on March 28 via Century Media Records. Joan Armatrading has announced that her new album, ‘How Did This Happen And What Does … Continue reading →

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Album review: TONY IOMMI featuring GLENN HUGHES – The 1996 Dep Sessions, Fused

Posted on September 15, 2024 by jason

TONY IOMMI featuring GLENN HUGHES - Dep Sessions 1996, Fused

BMG [Release date 04.10.24] The two albums guitar legend and Black Sabbath founder Tony Iommi recorded with bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes get a well deserved reissue, as well as a first time release on vinyl. Marvellous. The Dep Sessions, so called … Continue reading →

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Album review: SkoR – Mess You Up

Posted on September 14, 2024 by jason

Facebook [Release date 18.09.24] Stockholm based SKoR’s new album is out for streaming, and a very limited hand numbered CD, and what a pleasure it is to listen to. I’ve known singer Emil Gammeltoft for over 30 years, sharing a … Continue reading →

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Rising Star interview: PETCH

Posted on September 14, 2024 by jason

Hot off the heels of her acclaimed performances opening for Placebo at Shepherd’s Bush Empire in July and international festivals, 14-year-old Thai rock sensation Vimolwan Saisathit a.k.a. PETCH has release her latest single, ‘Ultraviolet’ listen here We caught up with Petch to find out … Continue reading →

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Interview: BLOOD FEAST (CJ Scioscia)

Posted on September 9, 2024 by david.wilson

When I decided to approach Hells Headbangers in order to arrange an interview with the New Jersey based Thrash Metal legends Blood Feast, little did I know that in guitarist CJ Scioscia I would end up finding a musical kindred … Continue reading →

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Gig review: STONEDEAD FESTIVAL – Newark Showground – 23,24 August 2024

Posted on September 3, 2024 by david.wilson

Since the first Stonedead (or Stonedeaf as it was back then) the festival has gone from strength to strength driven by word of mouth and a very active Facebook group. Each year has sold out that bit sooner than the … Continue reading →

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Interview: DEATH COURIER

Posted on September 2, 2024 by jason

Thirty seven years ago, a trip into the world of extreme Metal started for the author of this Interview which you are about to read. One of the bands whose music was responsible for shaping the musical taste of my … Continue reading →

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News: AUSTIN GOLD, WARREN HAYNES, HOUSE OF LORDS (September 2024)

Posted on August 30, 2024 by jason

The Darkness - STEELHOUSE FESTIVAL - Ebbw Vale, South Wales, 24 July 2016

Lee Abraham releases his latest album ‘Origin Of The Storm’ through F2 Music on October 21. Bryan Adams releases ‘Live at the Royal Albert Hall 2024′ on November 15. It will feature complete performances of three of his iconic albums: … Continue reading →

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Book review: REMEMBERING LIVE AID by Andrew Wild

Posted on August 25, 2024 by jason

Sonicbond Publishing [Publication date 30.08.24] Although the fortieth(!) anniversary of Live Aid is next July, this book by Andrew Wild gets in early on any anniversary events/books and is a great way to jog the memories of those who were … Continue reading →

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News: STEEL PANTHER, FLEETWOOD MAC, VON HERTZEN BROTHERS (August 2024)

Posted on July 31, 2024 by jason

Bryan Adams - Liverpool Echo Arena, 15 November 2014

Photo: Steve Goudie Bryan Adams (pictured) has launched his own label Bad Records with the release of two songs – ‘War Machine’ and ‘Rock And Roll Hell’ – both of which were written by Adams alongside Jim Vallance, and Gene Simmons for the KISS album … Continue reading →

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EP review: FORLORN HOPE – Valour Part I

Posted on July 26, 2024 by jason

Website [Release date 30.08.24] Historical metal band Forlorn Hope are back with an ambitious new album ‘Valour’. This EP is the first part of ‘Valour’, which tells the stories of fifteen Victoria Cross winning actions from Crimea to the Second World … Continue reading →

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News: TWISTED SISTER, ULTRAVOX, JESSICA LYNN (July 2024)

Posted on July 1, 2024 by jason

MR. BIG- Shepherds Bush Empire, London, 23 March 2024

Accept will celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2025-2026 with a “unique anniversary tour” planned for the end of 2025. An anniversary album will be released early 2026. Avantasia return with their latest album ‘Here Be Dragons’ due for release early … Continue reading →

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Album review: ORDEN OGAN – The Order of Fear

Posted on June 29, 2024 by jason

Reigning Pheonix Music [Release date 05.07.24] Album number eight by the power metal veterans Orden Ogan (well, they have been around since 1997 under the Orden Ogan name!) and their first for their new record label, Reigning Phoenix Music. Mainman Sebastian “Seeb” … Continue reading →

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Gig review: CALL OF THE WILD FESTIVAL – Lincolnshire Showground, Lincoln – 24th to 26th May 2024

Posted on June 12, 2024 by david.wilson

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Upon arrival at the showground I was taken to get checked in and get my press pass. After a short wait I was greeted by “Tosh” who was one of the friendliest guys I’ve ever met and he introduced me … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DEFECTS – Satans Hollow, Manchester, Friday 31 May 2024

Posted on June 9, 2024 by jason

To say I was looking forward to this would be a huge understatement. After reviewing their album “Modern Error” before it’s release, I was eagerly awaiting this album release show. I managed to get there not long before Defects started. … Continue reading →

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News: AL ATKINS, NEONFLY, HEART (June 2024)

Posted on May 30, 2024 by jason

SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS- Wembley Arena, London, 5 April 2024

The Angels have announced their first album in a decade. Entitled ‘Ninety Nine’ it will be released via Bloodlines on June 28. Former Judas Priest vocalist Al Atkins has revealed a 50th anniversary edition of Judas Priest’s ‘Rocka Rolla’, as well … Continue reading →