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Album Review: THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT – The Temperance Movement

Posted on September 6, 2013 by david.wilson

Earache [Release date – 16.09.13] There is a lot of industry buzz around The Temperance Movement at the moment with the guys gaining plenty of airplay across the country and great live reviews appearing in the press. … Continue reading →

Album Review: ANNIHILATOR – Feast

Posted on September 6, 2013 by david.wilson

UDR [Release date 26.08.13] This album is the 14th studio release from Canadian thrashers Annihilator. I have been aware of the band for many years but have never really warmed to them, even their ‘Alice In Hell’ … Continue reading →

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Album review: TOUCHSTONE – Oceans Of Time

Posted on September 6, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Hear No Evil [Release date 07.10.13 ] Having signed a new deal with Hear No Evil/Cherry Red Records, Touchstone have adopted the ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ principle with their fourth studio album and leading single ‘Flux’. Recorded … Continue reading →

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Album Review: CRYSTAL PALACE – The System Of Events

Posted on September 5, 2013 by alanjones

Gentle Art Of Music [Release Date: 04.10.13] The history of rock music is peppered with great albums – but the ones that truly sit in the Pantheon of iconic albums are those which have that one defining track, that … Continue reading →

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Album review: BLODWYN PIG – Pigthology

Posted on September 4, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Gonzo Multimedia [Release date 10.06.13] This release promises much – previously unheard recordings from influential blues rock band Blodwyn Pig led by original Jethro Tull guitarist Mick Abrahams. Unreleased material from this band (especially the formative years) must be as … Continue reading →

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Gig review: CAMBRIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL, 1-4 August 2013

Posted on September 4, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Haggis Farm Polo Club, Cambridgeshire Back in 2004 the first Rockingbeerfest three day festival took place under the blackened skies and torrential rain, quite contrastingly here we are today celebrating the 10th anniversary in 31degree bright sunshine. Under the leadership … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: THE BLACKOUT – The Fleece, Bristol, 22 August 2013

Posted on September 2, 2013 by david.wilson

Since touring with the Lost Prophets and winning Kerrang’s Best British Newcomer award in their early days, The Blackout have come a long way, recently releasing their fourth album ‘Start The Party’. On the eve of playing the main stage … Continue reading →

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Album review: IVAN MIHALJEVIC & SIDE EFFECTS – Counterclockwise

Posted on September 2, 2013 by petefeenstra

Zeta Factory [Release date 01.04.13] ‘Counterclockwise’ is a concept album of sorts. It’s not an album with a single overbearing theme as such, but more of a cerebral examination of the state of our collective consciousness. Front man Ivan Mihaljevic … Continue reading →

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Gig review: STEVE VAI – O2 Academy, Glasgow, 31 August 2013

Posted on September 1, 2013 by david.wilson

This was the first time in a long time that I had ventured out to catch Steve Vai on stage. In fact the last time I saw him live he still had Devin Townsend up front and was confusing the … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: REBELLIOUS SPIRIT, UGLY KID JOE, KING KOBRA

Posted on August 31, 2013 by jason

REBELLIOUS SPIRIT – Gamble Shot (SPV) The recent success of Reckless Love has had an impact on a number of young bands. A good example of this is young German band Rebellious Spirit, whose logo is not dissimilar from the … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE BLUES BAND – Live At Rockpalast

Posted on August 31, 2013 by petefeenstra

Repertoire [Release date 10.06.13] The Blues Band ‘Live at Rockpalast’ is that rare thing, a live DVD that connects as much with the viewer at home as the band did with the audience on the night. Too often a multi … Continue reading →

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Album review: ALVIN LEE & TEN YEARS LATER – Live At Rockpalast

Posted on August 30, 2013 by petefeenstra

Repertoire [Release date 10.06.13] Alvin Lee & Ten Years Later actually came 5 years after the dissolution of Ten Years After. It was essentially a virtuoso power trio who relentlessly toured The US and Europe and on this live DVD … Continue reading →

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Album review: EWAN DOBSON – Acoustic Metal

Posted on August 30, 2013 by petefeenstra

Candy Rat Records [Release date 06.02.13] ‘Once you see the line between metal virtuosity and classical music the challenge begins.’ So says Canadian guitarist Ewan Dobson whose 2 CD ‘Acoustic Metal’ is a challenging, innovative and hugely enjoyable CD. If … Continue reading →

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Album review: FERGIE FREDERIKSEN – Any Given Moment

Posted on August 30, 2013 by jason

Frontiers www.frontiers.it Fergie sang on Le Roux’s wonderful So Fired Up and then joined Toto for one of my absolute favourite Toto albums, namely Isolation…it was just a shame that his time in the band was so short. Back in … Continue reading →

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Album review: MAGGIE REILLY – Heaven Sent

Posted on August 29, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Red Berry Records [Release date 11.11.13] www.maggiereilly.co.uk Maggie Reilly frequently features in our singer-songwriter sequence on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio and , since 2009 when we interviewed her, she has become a firm favourite. Her solo albums are always worth … Continue reading →

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Album review: RAINBOW BRIDGE REVISITED

Posted on August 28, 2013 by petefeenstra

Gonzo [Release date 15.04.13] OK first things first. While the significance of Jimi Hendrix’s Rainbow Bridge concert was that it was his penultimate American show, there’s nothing of interest here for the Hendrix fans, outside of a few vague anecdotes … Continue reading →

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Album review: TYR – Valkyrja

Posted on August 27, 2013 by david.wilson

Metal Blade Records (Release date – 17th Sept 2013) This is TYR’s seventh album and once again it plunges the listener into the dark world of Norse mythology and ancient gods. ‘Valkyrja’ is a concept album loosely … Continue reading →

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Album review: SAGA – Spin It Again Live In Munich

Posted on August 27, 2013 by jason

Ear Music/Edel [Release date 30.09.13] 2-CD Also available on DVD and Blu-Ray this was recorded on the band’s 2012 tour which marked the return of original vocalist Michael Sadler and the live debut of new drummer Mike Thorne. Saga have … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DEADLY CIRCUS FIRE – The Borderline, London, 23 August 2013

Posted on August 27, 2013 by jason

Deadly Circus Fire take their moniker from the Hartford circus fire of Connecticut in 1944, one of the worst fire disasters in US history. Many burned to death while others, overcome by hysteria, were reported to have run round in … Continue reading →

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Album review: UNTIL RAIN – Anthem To Creation

Posted on August 26, 2013 by jason

Escape Music www.escape-music.com Until Rain hail from Greece and were formed back in 2004, since then they have released one full album and an EP. Now they have signed with Escape Music to release this rather good slab of … Continue reading →

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Album review: BLUE OCTOBER – Sway

Posted on August 23, 2013 by jason

Up/Down Records www.blueoctober.com [Release date 26.08.13] Blue October are one of those bands that mean a big deal in their native US yet have yet to make a big splash over here in the UK and Europe. If you give … Continue reading →

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Album review: DENNERS TRICKBAG – Denners Trickbag

Posted on August 21, 2013 by david.wilson

Target Records ( Release date – 9th Sept 2013) Michael Denner has produced some fine performances over the years both as a member of Mercyful Fate and in King Diamond’s band, his guitar work on the ‘Abigail’ … Continue reading →

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Album review: MORELAND & ARBUCKLE – 7 Cities

Posted on August 21, 2013 by petefeenstra

Telarc [Release date 26.08.13] Moreland & Arbuckle are a power trio with a difference. They hail from Wichita Kansas and their blend of riff driven, southern influenced roots rock is shot through with essential blues influences, but not in the … Continue reading →

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Gig review: SOS Festival, Manchester, 20-21 July 2013

Posted on August 21, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Now in it’s sixth year, SOS festival is a chance for Rocksector Records to showcase it’s impressive repertoire of rock and metal acts alongside other established and emerging artists. Tucked in a pocket of Radcliffe, within ten miles of the … Continue reading →

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Album Review: CAROUSEL VERTIGO – Mighty

Posted on August 20, 2013 by david.wilson

Self-Release (Release date – 21st Oct 2013) Carousel Vertigo is the brainchild of two individuals brought together by a love of guitars and classic rock. Jansen Press and Vincent Martinez, both endorsed by Gibson Guitars, found themselves … Continue reading →