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DVD review: PETER GABRIEL – Live In Athens 1987

Posted on October 8, 2013 by jason

Eagle Rock (BluRay) There are two things you can be certain of with a Peter Gabriel gig – you know it’s going to be a great show and you know you are going to be entertained. Back in 1987 Gabriel … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE SWEET – The Answer

Posted on October 8, 2013 by jason

Angel Air www.angelair.co.uk This album first came out under the title ‘A’ back in 1992 and was also released as ‘The Answer’. This Angel Air re-issue includes three bonus songs, all of which are various edits or in one case a … Continue reading →

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Album Review: ANDERS OSBORNE – Peace

Posted on October 8, 2013 by petefeenstra

Alligator [Release date: 08.10.13] There may be a significant gap between Alligator Records’ original mission statement of ‘genuine houserocking music’ and Anders Osborne deeply felt, confessional singer song-writing, but the contemporary blues scene has surely benefited from the liaison. It’s … Continue reading →

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DVD review: THE QUIREBOYS – Live at the Town & Country Club

Posted on October 8, 2013 by jason
The Quireboys

Wienerworld [Release date 24.09.13] New to DVD is The Quireboys October 1992 show from London’s Town & Country Club – or for those of you under, let’s say 30, The Forum. The band were touring in support of their recently … Continue reading →

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Album review: MAGENTA – The Twenty Seven Club

Posted on October 7, 2013 by alanjones
Magenta

Tigermoth Records [Release date 02.09.13] Rob Reed, fresh from his triumphant ‘Kompendium’ project (a real ‘follow that’ job if ever there was one) has returned to his day job in Magenta with Christina Booth and Chris Fry to deliver yet … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: BLACK SPIDERS – The Cathouse, Glasgow, 6 October 2013

Posted on October 7, 2013 by david.wilson

I have had a Black Spiders baseball shirt for about a year and a half now and it is the only band shirt I have ever owned which has had people both at gigs and in the street stopping me … Continue reading →

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Album review: JADEA KELLY – Clover

Posted on October 7, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Jadea Kelly - Clover

Darth Jadea Music Jadea (pronounced Jay-da) Kelly is an emerging Canadian artist whose 2010 independently released Eastbound Platform album saw her nominated for ‘new emerging artist’ in the Canadian Folk Music Awards.  And believe me, there’s some fierce competition in … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: JOEY SUMMER, WILLIE & THE BANDITS, ANN SCOTT, PROSPEKT

Posted on October 7, 2013 by jason

JOEY SUMMER – Even The Saints Are Sinners Perris Records ww.joeysummer.com Latest album from Joey Summer who has a grounding in classic sounding melodic rock. It’s not a bad album as Joey Summers has a voice suited to melodic hard … Continue reading →

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Album review: TYLA J PALLAS – Devil’s Supper (Electric Sitting)

Posted on October 4, 2013 by jason
Tyla J Pallas - Devil

King Outlaw Long before the “Pledge” method of making and releasing a non-major label album, Dogs D’Amour front man Tyla J Pallas had perfected his own cottage industry style of label- sleeve designing, producing and releasing endless amounts of decent … Continue reading →

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Album review: MATTHEW GOOD – Arrows Of Desire

Posted on October 4, 2013 by jason

Frostbyte (double CD) Matthew Good releases his eleventh album (sixth solo album) as he switches between solo releases and those under the Matthew Good Band handle. He has had massive success in his native Canada. On this album he has … Continue reading →

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Album review: EDEN’S CURSE – Symphony of Sin

Posted on October 4, 2013 by jason
Eden

AFM Records www.afmrecords.de Eden’s Curse return with their fourth album, Symphony of Sin, after a difficult two year period with a new vocalist (Serbian Nikola Mijic) and a new keyboard player (former Power Quest member Steve Williams) in tow. Founding … Continue reading →

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Album review: RUNNING WILD – Resilient

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Yiannis

SPV – [Release date 7.10.13] Few bands can claim to have fans across the globe who are as passionate and devoted to their craft as those belonging to the legendary German Heavy/Power Metalers Running Wild. Even they, however, had their … Continue reading →

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Gig review: FINNTROLL – Classic Grand, Glasgow, 1 October 2013

Posted on October 2, 2013 by david.wilson

On a wet Tuesday night what better way to pass the evening than in the company of three top Viking metal bands? I wasn’t sure how big a crowd would venture out on a school night for an evening of … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ROYAL SOUTHERN BROTHERHOOD – Boom Boom Club, Sutton, 28 September 2013

Posted on October 2, 2013 by petefeenstra

  Royal Southern Brotherhood may be considered the latest super group on the circuit, but the label appeared irrelevant to a line-up that celebrated its wealth of talent with a breathtaking two hour set. RSB is the considerable sum of its … Continue reading →

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EP Round-up: ANTHEM LIFE, BLEAK FALLS, LEFT FOR RED

Posted on September 30, 2013 by david.wilson

ANTHEM LIFE – Sins Of Salvation EP Self Release ( Release date – out now) Hailing from Southern Finland, Anthem Life have been together for four years. Influenced by Metallica, Stone Sour and Avenged Sevenfold ,the band play metal with … Continue reading →

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Album review: HURLEMENT – Terreur Et Tourment

Posted on September 30, 2013 by david.wilson

      Emanes Metal Records (Release date – out now) You may have guessed by the title that Hurlement are a French metal outfit. The band have been together for ten years and are proud to fly the flag … Continue reading →

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Album Review – ROXIN’ PALACE – Roxin’ Palace

Posted on September 30, 2013 by david.wilson

      SAOL (Release date – out now) Sleaze rockers Roxin’ Palace only formed last year in Italy but have already managed to write and record this 10 track album. The standard of the songs on offer and the … Continue reading →

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Album Review –THE BURNING CROWS –Behind The Veil

Posted on September 30, 2013 by david.wilson

      Self-release (release date – out now) This album has been around for a couple of months now but is still well worthy of a mention here. The band are managed and promoted by Matt Goom, who was … Continue reading →

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Album review: THIN LIZZY – Renegade & Thunder And Lightning

Posted on September 29, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Thin Lizzy - Renegade

Universal [Release date 23.09.13] Universal complete their remastering of the Thin Lizzy’s studio albums with Renegade and Thunder And Lightning. And while this period is often criticised for the direction changes (pop and metal) and performance, with production, line-up changes … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: GLORYHAMMER – Classic Grand, Glasgow – 26th September 2013

Posted on September 27, 2013 by david.wilson

It may have seemed like an ordinary Thursday night in Glasgow but something glorious was stirring in the heart of the city. The faithful flocked from all corners of Glasgow and beyond, wizards, warlocks, knights and warriors, all with swords … Continue reading →

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Album review: CONEY HATCH – Four

Posted on September 26, 2013 by jason
Coney Hatch - Four

Frontiers www.frontiers.it Now here’s a band from the dark and distant past. Coney Hatch are a Canadian rock band who release 3 albums back in the eighties – debut Coney Hatch in 1982, Outta Hand in 1983 and Friction in … Continue reading →

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DVD review: BIG COUNTRY – Live at the Town and Country Club, London

Posted on September 25, 2013 by jason

Wienerworld Recorded back in 1990 this is not quite the classic Big Country line-up as it features Pat Ahern on drums. Also it is just the concert, no extras or song selection, although with only nine songs perhaps one wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Album review: ASHLEIGH FLYNN – A Million Stars

Posted on September 25, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Ashleigh Flynn - A Million Stars

Sheryl Crow’s got a new album out soon, but judging by the lead single it’s going to be slushy, sentimental pap.  Shame, as she used to be one of the leading singer songwriters who could comfortably straddle the country/rock divide.  … Continue reading →

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Album review: HERETIC’S DREAM – Walk the Time

Posted on September 24, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
HERETIC

Videoradio Formed in 2010, this Italian band could easily be put in a metal category but on close hearing this is more mainstream, even if a little on the heavy side.  The songs are great but let down by Francesca … Continue reading →

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Album review: MOJO FURY – The Difference Between

Posted on September 24, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Mojo Fury - The Difference Between

Graphite Records [Release date: 21.10.13] Mojo Fury’s last album was perhaps more memorable for its title ‘Visiting Hours Of A Travelling Circus’.  Like many of the indie releases we get through the door here at GRTR! the music – and … Continue reading →

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