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Quick plays: MERRICK’S TUSK, THE EXPERIMENTAL

Posted on April 16, 2019 by jason
MERRICK

MERRICK’S TUSK Between The Earth and The Trees Undead Collective Records [Release date 03.05.19] Although Merrick’s Tusk have been around for the last decade, the band are now releasing their debut album “Between The Earth And The Trees”. With the … Continue reading →

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Album review: FAT COPS – s/t

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Davoski
Fat Cops

Absolute [release date: 01.03.19] It’s hard to work out whether this Fat Cops ensemble is a serious project, or whether a bunch of blokes with other, loftier careers have simply got together to have a bit of a blast. Maybe … Continue reading →

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Gig review: NEXT OF KIN – Zonnehuis, Amsterdam, Saturday April 13 2019

Posted on April 15, 2019 by jason

Hallelujah and hot-damn if there wasn’t a spotlight shining from above on Amsterdam Saturday night as Dutch Americana virtuosos Dawn Brothers, DeWolff and friends put on a quite extraordinary show to launch their new collaborative EP/album under the appropriately-named, band … Continue reading →

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Album review: LONELY ROBOT – Under Stars

Posted on April 14, 2019 by jason
LONELY ROBOT – Under Stars

Inside Out [Release date 26.04.19] ‘Under Stars’ sees John Mitchell bring his Lonely Robot project trilogy to a finale. Joining him on this one are drummer Craig Blundell (Steven Wilson, Frost*) and bassist Steve Vantsis (Tilt, Fish). Available on vinyl … Continue reading →

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Gig review: LED ZEPPELIN MASTERS – Symphony Hall, Birmingham, 13 April 2019

Posted on April 14, 2019 by jason

The Led Zeppelin Masters (also known as the Zep Boys in their native Australia) – vocalist Vince Contarino, guitarist Tzan Niko, bassist Warwick Cheatle and drummer Bradley Polain – were back for their second UK tour with the 35-piece Black … Continue reading →

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Album review: PAUL GILBERT – Behold Electric Guitar

Posted on April 14, 2019 by petefeenstra
PAUL GILBERT – Behold Electric Guitar

Music Theories Recordings [Release date 17.05.19] ‘Behold The Electric Guitar’ is a delightful, passionate, adventurous and imaginative album. It’s full of technical mastery that is counterbalanced by a sense of humour as evidenced by the song titles. It’s a restless … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE TREATMENT – Power Crazy

Posted on April 8, 2019 by david.wilson
THE TREATMENT – Power Crazy

Frontiers Music [Release date 22.03.19] The Treatment have been the bridesmaid in rock for far too long. They have been the perennial support band with some major tours under their belts but they have never managed to make the breakthrough into the … Continue reading →

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Album review: STATUS QUO – The Vinyl Singles Collection – 2000-2010

Posted on April 8, 2019 by david.wilson
STATUS QUO – The Vinyl Singles Collection – 2000-2010

UMC  [Release date 26.04.19] This box set is the last release in a series of 5 charting all the single releases from Quo throughout their long career. As with the previous box sets each single is lovingly recreated in its … Continue reading →

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Gig review: BIG COUNTRY – Town House, Hamilton, 30 March 2019

Posted on April 8, 2019 by david.wilson
BIG COUNTRY – Town House, Hamilton, 30 March 2019

Big Country have been racking up the miles in recent years as they are constantly on tour somewhere in the world. The fact that the guys can still fill halls across the UK and beyond is testament to the quality … Continue reading →

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Album review: CORMAC NEESON – White Feather

Posted on April 8, 2019 by jason

Cormac Neeson Music [Release date 26.04.19] The solo debut album from the Answer’s vocalist Cormac Neeson has had a bumpy ride as it was one of those caught up in the recent Pledge Music issues, which have scuppered plans for … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: New releases (CD/DVD) April 2019 – June 2019

Posted on April 7, 2019 by GRTR! HQ

Compiled by Jason Ritchie January – March 2019 July – September 2019 April 5th ANIMAL DRIVE ‘Back To The Roots’ (covers EP) Frontiers BAD NEWS ’32nd Anniversary Box Set’ BRANT BJORK ‘Jacoozzi’ Heavy Psych Sounds Records DAVID BOWIE ‘Spying Through … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE BETA MACHINE – Intruder

Posted on April 6, 2019 by jason

T-Boy/UMe [Release date 29.03.19] The Beta Machine hail from Los Angeles, led by A Perfect Circle’s rhythm section of bassist, vocalist and keyboardist Matt McJunkins and drummer Jeff Friedl. They are joined by vocalist Claire Acey and guitarist and keyboardist … Continue reading →

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News: CAMDEN ROCKS – over 400 acts over two days (1-2 June 2019)

Posted on April 5, 2019 by GRTR! HQ
Skarlett Riot - Giants of Rock, Minehead, January 2017

In this festival preview, tracks from Skarlett Riot, The Virginmarys and Dig Lazarus.  First broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, 7 April 2019 (13:01) Camden Rocks Festival have finalised their line-up for this year’s event (1-2 June). Amongst the … Continue reading →

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Album review: MATT PEARCE AND THE MUTINY – Gotta Get Home

Posted on April 5, 2019 by jason
MATT PEARCE AND THE MUTINY – Gotta Get Home

Pete Feenstra chatted to Matt Pearce for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio in September 2018.  This hour special features tracks from ‘Gotta Get Home’ Mutinear Records [Release date 03.05.19] Voodoo Six axeman, Matt Pearce releases his first solo project with … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE BLUES AGAINST YOUTH – Evil Flatmates

Posted on April 5, 2019 by jason

Annibale Records Gianni TBAY (The Blues Against Youth) comes from Rome, still has all his teeth, limbs and senses and has probably never been stabbed in a bar fight but this guy is the real-deal, one-man garage blues band. There … Continue reading →

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Album review: NAZARETH – coloured vinyl (reissues)

Posted on March 26, 2019 by jason
NAZARETH - Razamanaz

Razamanaz (yellow vinyl LP, gatefold sleeve) Loud’n’Proud (orange vinyl LP, gatefold sleeve) Rampant (blue vinyl LP, inner sleeve) Hair Of The Dog (white vinyl LP, inner sleeve) Expect No Mercy (pink vinyl LP, inner sleeve) No Mean City (green vinyl … Continue reading →

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Album review: WHITESNAKE – Slide It In

Posted on March 24, 2019 by jason

35th Anniversary Edition Parlophone/Rhino [Release date 08.03.19] Back when Whitesnake were a British classic rock band, former Deep Purple vocalist David Coverdale fronted a solid blues rock band of class musicians. Formed in the late 70s, the mid 80s saw … Continue reading →

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Album review: TAL WILKENFELD – Love Remains

Posted on March 23, 2019 by GRTR! HQ
TAL WILKENFELD - Love Remains

BMG [Release date 15.03.19] If you want an album for late night listening, sustained by a favourite brew of something, this might be worthy of your attention. Australian Tal has lent her bass playing talents to any number of artists, … Continue reading →

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Album review: DEVIN TOWNSEND – Empath

Posted on March 21, 2019 by jason

Hevy Devy/Inside Out [Release date 29.03.19] Devin Townsend has rested his Project and with ‘Empath’ we have his first solo album since ‘Ziltoid’. Guests include regular contributor Anneke van Giersbergen, Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger, Frank Zappa alumni Mike Keneally as music … Continue reading →

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Album review: VERITY WHITE – Reclaim; Set Fire

Posted on March 21, 2019 by GRTR! HQ
VERITY WHITE - Reclaim; Set Fire

[Release date 08.03.19] There’s a slew of young British female rock artists emerging at present, all looking to get a foothold on that slippery ladder of fame, with this month seeing sophomore releases from two south-west based singers – Elles … Continue reading →

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Album review: KEVIN ARMSTRONG – Run

Posted on March 21, 2019 by GRTR! HQ
KEVIN ARMSTRONG - Run

Wishing Tree Records [Release date 22.03.19] Kevin Armstrong was a something of a ‘go to’ guitarist in the 1980′s working with Bowie, Iggy Pop, Morrissey, Prefab Sprout, Thomas Dolby and many more. A name that will have gone under most … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: MATT MITCHELL & THE COLD HEARTS, A NEW REVENGE, RAIN OR SHINE

Posted on March 19, 2019 by jason

MATT MITCHELL & THE COLD HEARTS Independent [Release date 19.04.19] Matt Mitchell has fronted AOR band Pride, the more metal flavoured Furyon and then Colour Of Noise, who featured former Little Angels guitarist Bruce John Dickinson. Despite a strong album … Continue reading →

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Album review: TORA TORA – Bastards of Beale

Posted on March 19, 2019 by jason
TORA TORA - Bastards of Beale

Frontiers [Release date 22.02.19] Since the release of their debut album back in 1989, Memphis’ Tora Tora have been (albeit with a 14 year hiatus thanks to the shifting musical landscape) bringing us some great blues based rock n roll … Continue reading →

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Album review: KEITH HOWE – That’s The Vibe

Posted on March 17, 2019 by petefeenstra
Keith Howe - That

Pete Feenstra chatted to Keith Howe for his show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio.  First broadcast on 21 April 2019 and featuring tracks from the album ‘That’s The Vibe’. Self release [Release date 31.01.19] Former Blacktop Deluxe leader Keith … Continue reading →

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Album review: DATURA4 – Blessed Is The Boogie

Posted on March 16, 2019 by jason

[Release date 05.04.19] And on the Seventh Day, the Lord rested and as he hitched up his robes and popped the top off a long-neck, he was heard to utter “Blessed Is The Boogie”…and thereafter, the boogie was indeed blessed … Continue reading →

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