Tag Archives: rock

Book review: DANCE WITH THE DEVIL – The Cozy Powell Story by Laura Shenton

Posted on September 22, 2024 by jason

Wymer Publishing Drummer Cozy Powell, famed for his work with Jeff Beck, Rainbow, MSG, Whitesnake, Black Sabbath and Bian May, has a CV longer than most could ever wish for, with success and obscure sessions and a family tree that’ll … Continue reading →

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Single review: CIRCUS 66 – Save The Damn World

Posted on September 20, 2024 by jason

Facebook [Release date 20.09.24] Having already made a seismic impression with their live shows and debut album ‘Follow the Black Crow’, sizzling four-piece Circus 66 unleash this new chapter from their soon to be released sophomore ‘Elements’. For those who’ve caught … Continue reading →

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Album review: BETH HART – You Still Got Me

Posted on September 16, 2024 by petefeenstra

Provogue [Release date 25.10.24] Beth Hart is back with a powerful restatement of who she is, on an album that digs deep for emotion and is illuminated by her subtle phrasing. ‘You Still Got Me’ is her 11th album, and … 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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Gig review: LAZARUS HEIGHTS & Ken Barrett & Friends – Le Bistrot Gourmand, Bars, SW France, 7 Sept 2024

Posted on September 9, 2024 by petefeenstra

Every gig has a context, and this one is billed as triple anniversary show plus an album launch. There was also an ambitious plan for an outdoor gig under the stars, which was scuppered at the last minute by a … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS, Photo Galleries | Tagged album review, Arnaud Maillard, chansons, Dick Grisdale, Francois Tolnai, funk, Jeff Gautier, Ken Barrett, Lazarus Heights, Papillon, Paul Mouradian, pop, rock, Simon Pearson | Leave a comment

Album review: GEOFF EVERETT – The Crow Hill Roadsters

Posted on September 4, 2024 by jason

Facebook [Release date 16.07.24] These hallowed GRTR! pages have been crowing about English blues treasure, Geoff Everett, for years and he keeps coming up with the goods, as evidenced by this latest collection of blistering blues rock cuts on newly-released album, … 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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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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Album review : FANNY – The Reprise Years 1970-1974 (4 CD set)

Posted on August 18, 2024 by brianmc

Cherry Red [Release date : 23.08.24] Signed by Reprise Records (owned by Frank Sinatra) in 1970, all girl group, Fanny, recorded and released 4 albums between then and 1974. Formed by sisters June and Jean Millington, on guitar and bass, … Continue reading →

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Album review: FAST EDDIE CLARKE – Make My Day The Rock ’n’ Roll Story Of…

Posted on August 18, 2024 by jason

BMG [Release date 06.09.24] Guitarist Fast Eddie Clarke came to prominence as the guitarist for Motorhead, playing on Motorhead (1977, Chiswick), and Bomber, Overkill, Ace Of Spades, No Sleep ‘Till Hammersmith and Iron Fist (1979-82, all on Bronze), and a … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS, Reissues | Tagged blues, BMG, book, box set, Fast Eddie Clarke, Fastway, guitarist, Lemmy, Make My Day The Rock ’n’ Roll Story Of, Motorhead, Philthy Animal Taylor, review, rock | Leave a comment

Quick plays: AUTUMN KILLERS, PETE LAMBERT, DELICATE STEVE

Posted on August 11, 2024 by jason

AUTUMN KILLERS Making Waves [Release date 12.09.24] Autumn Killers are Rob Reece (vocals, bass), Duncan Richardson (guitar, keys, synths & backing vocals) and Graeme Hoy (drums, percussion & backing vocals). They are a bit different as they mix dance beats with … Continue reading →

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Book review: ULTRAVOX – Every Album, Every Song by Brian J Robb

Posted on August 4, 2024 by jason

SonicBond Publishing [Publication date: 26.07.24] Ultravox had 17 UK top 40 singles between 1981 and 1984, yet never had a number one single. ‘Vienna’ was famously kept of the top spot by Joe Dolce’s ‘Shaddap You Face’ (a song that … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, BOOK REVIEWS | Tagged book, Brian J Robb, Chris Cross, Classic Albums, electronic, electronic pop, melodic, Midge Ure, pop, review, rock, Sonicbond Publishing, Ultravox - Every Album Every Song | Leave a comment

News: Albums of the Month (April – June 2024)

Posted on August 4, 2024 by GRTR! HQ

ATLANTIC Another World (Escape Music) This summer’s AOR album has arrived! Lush keys, harmonies, plenty of lovestruck lyrical themes, soaring guitar solos and the vocals of Mark Grimmett, who adds that extra bit of class to the whole musical proceedings. … Continue reading →

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Album review: SCARLET REBELS – Where The Colours Meet

Posted on August 4, 2024 by jason

Earache Records [Release date: 16.08.24] I was excited to get to review the latest offering from Scarlet Rebels, I have long been a fan of their music and even better I got the opportunity to discuss ‘Where The Colours Meet’ … Continue reading →

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Album review : NEIL SADLER – Past To Present

Posted on August 3, 2024 by petefeenstra

Pete chats to Neil Sadler for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio on Sunday 4 August, 20:00 GMT No Machine West [Release date : 01.07.24] Neil Sadler’s ‘Past To Present’ is a guitar friendly rock-blues compilation album which draws on old … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged album, Blue Touch, blues, dirge, drone, Gary Moore, Howlin Wolf, Larry Miller, Neil Sadler, Past To Present, production, psychedelia, review, rock, The UK Blues Project, ZZ Top | Leave a comment

Album review : BLUES PILLS – Birthday

Posted on July 31, 2024 by petefeenstra

Pete Feenstra chatted to guitarist Zach Anderson and drummer André Kvarnström for his show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio. First broadcast 28 July 2024. Throwdown Entertainment / BMG Rights Mascot [Release date : 09.08.24] Swedish rock band Blues Pills have … Continue reading →

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Album review : ROBIN BIBI BIG BAND – Blowing A Storm!

Posted on July 30, 2024 by petefeenstra

Self release[Release date 02.07.24] Robin Bibi Big Band’s ‘Blowing Up A Storm!’ is a celebratory, high energy horn infused album. It extends Robin Bibi’s big band vision, last glimpsed on his 2016 ‘No More A Secret’ album. The album effortlessly … Continue reading →

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Rising Stars interview: TBH BIBI

Posted on July 25, 2024 by jason

New artist TBH BIBI is an eighteen-year-old British non-binary musician who draws inspiration from early 2000s pop-punk and alternative music genres. They bring these influences to life through their fresh and raw new songs. TBH BIBI’s debut single ‘I Don’t … Continue reading →

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Album review: FALCON TRAILS – Coming Home

Posted on July 23, 2024 by jason

Metalville Records [Release date 19.07.24] Having a lifelong love of all things VW Campervan, the cover alone was enough to pique this reviewer’s interest! Falcon Trails features vocalist Lee Small (Sweet, Lionheart, Phenomena), composer/lyricist and mutli-instrumentalist Mika Grönholm (who released a couple of … Continue reading →

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Album review : THE GEORGIA THUNDERBOLTS – Rise Above It All

Posted on July 22, 2024 by petefeenstra

Mascot [Release date : 23.08.24] The Georgia Thunderbolts are an unapologetic retro band with a Southern rock meets early 70’s British blues-rock feel, which will hold wide appeal for heritage rock fans. ‘Rise Above It All’ is a suitably titled … Continue reading →

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Album review: STEVIE JONES & THE WILDFIRES – Getting There

Posted on July 21, 2024 by jason

Website [Release date 16.08.24] Stevie Jones (vocals, acoustic guitar) is joined by the three piece Wildfires – Alfie Dabrowski (guitar), Bob Dabrowski (bass) & Dave Carter (drums) – for album number three under this name. They are joined by special guests … Continue reading →

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Album review: TUK SMITH & THE RESTLESS HEARTS – Rogue To Redemption

Posted on July 19, 2024 by jason

tuk smith and the restless hearts rogue to redemption

Gypsy Rose Records [Release date 30.08.24] Second album by Tuk Smith & the Restless Hearts, who are fronted by ex-Biters frontman Tuk Smith. Produced by Tuk and mixed by Chris Dugan (Green Day, Iggy Pop, U2), the album was written over the last three years … Continue reading →

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Album review: NEKTAR – Mission To Mars

Posted on July 12, 2024 by petefeenstra

Deko [Release date 30.06.24] And so Nektar are back with another new line-up, but without keyboard player Klaus Henttatch, the last mainstay of the band since the passing of Roye Albighton. Sadly drummer and founder member Ron Howden also passed … Continue reading →

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Interview: ROB LAMOTHE

Posted on July 9, 2024 by jason

Singer, songwriter, musician, and producer Rob Lamothe rose to fame as the lead vocalist for the Los Angeles rock band Riverdogs. His soul-stirring debut solo album, ‘Gravity’ (1996), introduced an introspective side to his songwriting, exploring the human experience and … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, INTERVIEWS, Interviews/10 Questions | Tagged Americana, Cross Country Driver, gig, GRAVITY, interview, July 12 2023, Layla Staats, London, Riverdogs, Rob Lamothe, rock, singer songwriter, Vivian Campbell | Leave a comment

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 →