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Gig review: NORDIC GIANTS – Contemporary, Nottingham, 8 May 2015

Posted on June 3, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
NORDIC GIANTS - Contemporary, Nottingham, 8 May 2015

It’s not often nowadays that you go to a gig and witness something so strikingly powerful that you are drawn into, and feel like part of, the performance, The Nordic Giants have done that tonight as they blend the visuals … Continue reading →

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Gig review: BAND OF FRIENDS feat. Gerry McAvoy (Rory Gallagher) – Robin 2, Wolverhampton, 24 April 2015

Posted on June 3, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
BAND OF FRIENDS - Robin 2, Wolverhampton, 24 April 2015

This is an edit from an interview in November 2014 when Gerry McAvoy chatted to David Randall and chose some of his favourite tracks for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio (4:51) More information For 20 years Gerry McAvoy rode shotgun … Continue reading →

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EP review: BIG BIG TRAIN – Wassail

Posted on June 2, 2015 by jason
BIG BIG TRAIN - Wassail

English Electric Recordings [Release date 01.06.15] www.bigbigtrain.com Big Big Train are back with a new four song EP and the first recordings to feature new members, violinist Rachel Hall and Beardfish guitarist Rikard Sjöblom. I have to admit Big Big … Continue reading →

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Album review: KLOGR – Make Your Stand

Posted on May 28, 2015 by david.wilson
KLOGR – Make Your Stand EP

Zeta Factory [Release date 27.05.15] When is an EP not an EP? In the case of this one it’s the addition of a 10 track live album that pushes it into album territory and makes this release a good value … Continue reading →

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Album review: NELSON – Peace Out

Posted on May 28, 2015 by andynathan
NELSON - Peace Out

Frontiers Records [Release Date 15.05.15] I was beginning to wonder if Nelson’s excellent comeback album Lightning Strikes Twice was also to be their swansong as a recording entity, but nearly five years on the immaculately coiffed twins are back with … Continue reading →

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Album review: RICHARD THOMPSON – Still

Posted on May 27, 2015 by jason
RICHARD THOMPSON - Still

Proper Records [Release date 29.06.15] Following on from last year’s enjoyable ‘Acoustic Classics’ album Richard Thompson is back with another set of new songs. This time he has Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy handling production, who Thompson recruited to shake-up his creative … Continue reading →

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Gig review: COAL CHAMBER – ABC, Glasgow, 24 May 2015

Posted on May 26, 2015 by david.wilson
COAL CHAMBER – ABC, Glasgow, 24 May 2015

When Coal Chamber announced their reformation back in 2011 after eight years apart I did wonder at the time if there was any value in reanimating this particular rock corpse? Back in the day they were one of the bands … Continue reading →

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Gig review: VOIVOD – The Underworld, Camden, London, 20 May 2015

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Yiannis
VOIVOD – The Underworld, Camden, London 20 May 2015

Support Acts: Krokodil, Desert Storm There are two types of bands in this world; those that you can do without and those that you cannot have enough of. Canadian Prog Thrashers Voivod do not simply fall onto the latter category … Continue reading →

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Gig review: FLOTSAM & JETSAM – The Underworld, Camden, London, 18 May 2015

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Yiannis

Support Acts: Bliksem, Desolator Monday evening gigs are events that I normally like the plague but, then again, it is not very often that you have a band like Flotsam and Jetsam visiting London for a show – especially one … Continue reading →

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Album review: TARJA – Luna Park Ride

Posted on May 24, 2015 by jason
TARJA - Lune Park Ride

earMUSIC [Released 01.06.15] Earmusic certainly keep Tarja Turunen’s name in the limelight, even if she is between new albums, releasing the live ‘Beauty and the Beast’ last year and now this new live album, recorded at  Buenos Aires’ Luna Park … Continue reading →

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Gig review: INGLORIOUS – The Hippodrome, London, 13 May 2015

Posted on May 19, 2015 by andynathan
INGLORIOUS- The Hippodrome, London, 13 May 2015

Singer Nathan James has been building a big reputation for himself on the quiet-  he was a contestant in reality TV show Superstar, which I am sure GRTR readers had better things to do than to watch, but rock is … Continue reading →

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DVD review: LEVELLERS – A Curious Life

Posted on May 18, 2015 by jason
LEVELLERS - A Curious Life

OTF Recordings [Release date 27.04.15] This film tells the story of the Levellers through the perspective of the band’s bass player Jeremy Cunningham. The film is directed by Dunstan Bunce, former frontman of Chumbawamba. His parents are the unlikely stars … Continue reading →

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Album review: EMERALD SUN – Metal Dome

Posted on May 17, 2015 by david.wilson
EMERALD SUN – Metal Dome

Fastball Music [Release date 22.05.15] Emerald Sun hail from Thessaloniki in Greece and I can’t help but think that if the Greek economy was as healthy as their metal scene then the Eurozone might be getting handouts from Athens! Melodic … Continue reading →

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Album review: DENDERA – Pillars Of Creation

Posted on May 17, 2015 by david.wilson
DENDERA – Pillars Of Creation

Metalbox Recordings [Release date 18.06.15] Dendera are a band I first encountered as support to Gloryhammer in Glasgow and I came away from that night highly impressed at the band’s energy and musicianship. After that night I sought out the … Continue reading →

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Album review: GRAHAM PARKER AND THE RUMOUR – Mystery Glue

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Davoski
GRAHAM PARKER AND THE RUMOUR – Mystery Glue

Cadet Concept [Release date 18.05.15] You wait 30 years for a Graham Parker and The Rumour album and then two come along together. Well almost.  Reforming the original line up a couple of years ago for ‘Three Chords Good’ after … Continue reading →

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Album review: CAIN’S OFFERING – Stormcrow

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Phil Berisford
CAIN’S OFFERING – Stormcrow

Frontiers Records [Release date 15.05.15] Cain’s Offering are a Finnish power metal super-group of sorts and “Stormcrow” is actually their second studio album following on from “Gather The Faithful” that was released back in 2009. The brains behind the band … Continue reading →

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Album review: A LIGHT DIVIDED – Mirrors

Posted on May 16, 2015 by jason
A LIGHT DIVIDED - Mirrors

A Light Divided is a band out of Winston-Salem, NC and hopefully will (and rightfully should) be a name that will become synonymous with their incredible music. Typically speaking, this isn’t a band that I would stylistically jive with. Not … Continue reading →

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Gig review: BLUES PILLS – Islington Academy, London, 22 April 2015

Posted on May 15, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
BLUES PILLS - Islington Academy, London, 22 April 2015

The latest in the seemingly endless line of classic rock revivalists, a big buzz has emerged around Blues Pills. In their short career they have topped many end of year polls, including being GRTR!’s own tip for 2015. Then on … Continue reading →

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Gig review: URIAH HEEP – Old Market, Brighton, 8 May 2015

Posted on May 14, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
Uriah Heep - The Old Market, Brighton, 10 May 2015

An incredible 45 years after their debut album, Uriah Heep could be gently coasting towards retirement, but on this evidence the band who on their debut professed to be ‘very ‘eavy and very humble’ are rocking harder than ever. This … Continue reading →

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Album review: JOSH TAERK – Here’s To Change

Posted on May 14, 2015 by jason
Josh Taerk

Misty Creek Records [Release date 20.07.15] Josh Taerk is back with his second album, after good reviews for his 2013 debut album. This time he has upped the ante by recording in Nashville, joined by bassist Park Chisholm and drummer … Continue reading →

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Album review: PENDRAGON – Men Who Climb Mountains

Posted on May 13, 2015 by alanjones
PENDRAGON - Men Who Climb Mountains

Pendragon/Toff Records  [Release date: 13.10.14] Ah, Pendragon – time was when their albums didn’t even need reviewing, such was their generic sound and all round cosy familiarity – it was first-rate, melodic progressive rock and everybody knew what to expect. … Continue reading →

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Album Review: – A LIFE DIVIDED – Human

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Phil Berisford

AFM Records [release date 10.04.15] A Life Divided are another one of those European bands that I’ve never heard of but new album “Human” is actually their fifth studio release following on the heels of “The Great Escape” released in … Continue reading →

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Album review: NEAL SCHON – Vortex

Posted on May 12, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
Neal Schon - Vortex

This is an exclusive edit from an interview with Neal Schon using non-broadcast material.  An extended version will be broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio in a special edition of ‘Assume The Position’ presented by David Randall on Sunday … Continue reading →

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Gig review: JUDIE TZUKE – The Lowry, Salford, 10 May 2015

Posted on May 11, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
JUDIE TZUKE - The Lowry, Salford, 10 May 2015

Judie Tzuke’s Songs & Stories tour, billed as ‘an intimate evening of old favourites, new songs and tales from her life and career’ is something of a revelation.  If for no other reason than the apparent exorcism of her well … Continue reading →

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Album review: IMPELLITTERI – Venom

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Phil Berisford

Frontiers Records [release date 17.04.15] Venom is the tenth studio album from Impellitteri and their first since “Wicked Maiden” back in 2009. My last dealings with Chris Impellitteri, however, were way back in 1988 with his debut “Stand In Line” … Continue reading →

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