Tag Archives: rock

Album review: THE STEEL WOODS – Old News

Posted on December 31, 2018 by jason

Thirty Tigers [Release date 18.01.19] The Steel Woods released their debut album ‘Straw In The Wind’ in 2017. ‘Old News’ (for that retro feel it is also released as a double vinyl) sees the band’s main songwriters Wes Bayliss (vocals, … Continue reading →

Gig review: URIAH HEEP – Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London, 14 December 2018

Posted on December 30, 2018 by david.wilson

Classic Rock doesn’t get much more classic than this, with Uriah Heep promoting their latest opus Living The Dream and this London show, given the amount of friends and family present, a bit like a homecoming. With two support bands, the doors opened at … Continue reading →

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News: A Year in ROCK! 2018 – photographed and reviewed by Get Ready to ROCK!

Posted on December 27, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Each year during the festive period Get Ready to ROCK! publishes a selection of photographs reflecting their gig reviews during the previous twelve months. Says Reviews Editor Jason Ritchie: “Once again the review team have shown their eclectic tastes with … Continue reading →

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Album review: TIM MORSE – Tim Morse III

Posted on December 22, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Cymbalick Music [Release date 5.10.18] As you might guess from the title, this is the third solo album from Tim Morse, a keyboard /guitarist from California. My initial reaction on hearing the opening refrains of ‘Wake Up’, was ‘Yes’. And … Continue reading →

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Album review: MASSIVE WAGONS – Full Nelson

Posted on December 19, 2018 by david.wilson

Earache Records [Release date 10.08.18] Massive Wagons must be one of the hardest working bands in the UK. Over the last few years they have toured incessantly up and down the country and have gradually built a huge following which is … Continue reading →

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Album review: ALCATRAZZ – Live In Japan

Posted on December 19, 2018 by david.wilson

Frontiers Records [Release date 28.09.18] This live album captures Alcatrazz on their 1984 Japanese tour at the Nankano Sun Plaza in Tokyo. This is the recently discovered full version of the show which has been remastered and features a set … Continue reading →

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Album review: ROADHOUSE – 25 Years And Counting

Posted on December 17, 2018 by petefeenstra

Self release [Release date 04.01.19] There can be few independently run bands that have made it to their 25th anniversary with consistently good new material, but Roadhouse is no ordinary band. Originally a roots-rock and Americana outfit with Southern rock … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: European, USA & World Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2019)

Posted on December 15, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

HEART - O2 Apollo, Manchester - 30 June 2016

Compiled by Jason Ritchie Please check with venue and/or relevant website(s) to confirm availability. Updated 03/11/2019 BLACK STONE CHERRY 11/5 Anaheim, CA The Parish at House of Blues 11/6 San Diego, CA Soma Sidestage 11/14 Mobile, AL Soul Kitchen 11/15 … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE SENTON BOMBS – Outsiders

Posted on December 12, 2018 by jason

Regolith Records [Release date 07.12.18] I have mistakenly overlooked The Senton Bombs in the past, what a huge error this has been as the Blackpool band release album number 5, “Outsiders”, and what an album, mixing punk, sleaze and classic … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: COME TASTE THE BAND, MOZES AND THE FIRSTBORN, YOUNG FAST RUNNING MAN

Posted on December 11, 2018 by jason

COME TASTE THE BAND Reignition AOR Heaven[Release date 25.01.19] Come Taste the Band is a Norwegian classic hard rock band, founded in 1997 by guitarist Jo Henning Kaasin and singer Vidar Heldal. Since then they have released a couple of Deep … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: New releases (CD/DVD) January 2019 – March 2019

Posted on December 10, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

STEVE HACKETT - Under The Edge Of The Sun

Compiled by Jason Ritchie April – June 2019 July – September 2019 2019 January 1st FATES WARNING ‘Awaken the Guardian Live’ 4th LEGION OF THE DAMNED ‘Slaves of the Shadow Realm’ Napalm Records 11th BRING ME THE HORIZON ‘Amo’ SOILWORK … Continue reading →

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Album review: JASON BECKER – Triumphant Heart

Posted on December 6, 2018 by petefeenstra

Mascot (Release date: 07.12.19) Without overlooking the desperate circumstances of guitar virtuoso Jason Becker being stricken by motor neurone disease, the idea of an album filled with some of the greatest rock guitarist of our time playing mostly his music, … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged Ben Woods, Bob Dylan, but acts as a shock to the system. No matter, certainly redresses the album’s equilibrium, Chris Broderick, Codany Holiday, Dave Gilmour, David Lee Roth, David Lee Roth era dirt toned shreds, funk, Glauco Bertagnin, Greg Howe, guitar, Gus G, Jake Shimabukuro, Jason Becker, Jeff Loomis, Joe Bonamassa, Marty Friedman, Mattias IA Eklundh, Michael Lee Firkins, namely Joe Satriani, Neal Schon, orchestral, Paul Gilbert, Richie Kotzen, rock, Steve Hunter, Steve Morse, Steve Vai, Trevor Rabin, Triumphant Heart, Uli Jon Roth, ‘Triumphant Hearts’ makes a joyous statement about Becker’s enduring creativity in the face of incredible adversity and the fact he is still a major catalyst to his contemporaries. This is best eviden | Leave a comment

Album review: RYAN McGARVEY – Heavy Hearted

Posted on December 5, 2018 by petefeenstra

Pete Feenstra chatted to Ryan McGarvey for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio featuring tracks from the album ‘Heavy Hearted’. This edited version was first broadcast 16 December 2018. Self release [Release date 27.11.18] Ryan McGarvey has made a name as … Continue reading →

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Book review: QUEEN – Every Album, Every Song (On Track) by Andrew Wild

Posted on December 4, 2018 by jason

Sonicbond Publishing [Publication date 08.11.18] Nicely timed by this new publisher Sonicbound (future titles in the series include ones on Blue Oyster Cult, Yes and Roy Wood & The Move), a book on Queen and their music as the film … Continue reading →

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DVD review: THE ROLLING STONES – Voodoo Lounge Uncut

Posted on December 4, 2018 by jason

Eagle Vision [Release date 16.11.18] Of all the live Stones releases and reissues, this is the one that I have been waiting years for. Previously only available on VHS, “Voodoo Lounge Uncut” has been expanded, remastered, remixed and released on … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA – Biebob, Vosselaar, 27 November 2018

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Yiannis

THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA – Biebob, Vosselaar – 27th November 2018

Had you asked me twenty or so years ago whether I would ever consider attending a show featuring a band whose singer is sporting a shiny purple suit the answer would be a resounding ‘no’. Funnily enough, that is exactly … Continue reading →

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Album review: WALTER TROUT – Survivor Blues

Posted on December 3, 2018 by petefeenstra

Pete Feenstra chatted to Walter Trout, playing tracks from the new album. First broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, 17 March 2019. Provogue Records [Release date 25.01.19] Walter Trout doesn’t do things the easy way, especially when it comes … Continue reading →

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Album review: SLIM CHANCE – New Cross Road

Posted on December 1, 2018 by jason

Fishpool Records [Release date 18.01.19] Slim Chance were the backing band to former Small Faces and Faces member Ronnie Lane (who died aged only 51 in 1997), with three members in the current line-up of Slim Chance featured on those … Continue reading →

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Album review: RED DRAGON CARTEL – Patina

Posted on November 30, 2018 by jason

Frontiers [release date 24.10.18] “Patina’ is the newly released sophomore album from Red Dragon Cartel, the band formed around one time Qzzy Osbourne and Badlands guitarist Jake E Lee. As soon as the needle dropped (metaphorically, of course) I wanted … Continue reading →

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Album review: VARIOUS ARTISTS – Stay Tuned (Deep Purple etc.)

Posted on November 29, 2018 by jason

EarMUSIC [Release date 30.11.18] Drummer Bernhard Welz, known for his work with Schubert In Rock, is the brains behind this all-star charity album, aimed at benefitting the Linda McCartney Fundraising Centre. Welz certainly has a decent contacts list of fellow … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE CASCADES – Phoenix

Posted on November 28, 2018 by jason

Echozone [Release date 15.10.18] Gothic rock isn’t normally a genre that pings on my musical radar, however, new album “Phoenix” from Germany’s The Cascades may well change that. Not a band I had heard of before, but they are celebrating … Continue reading →

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Album review: VARIOUS – Pure Fire – The Ultimate KISS Tribute

Posted on November 27, 2018 by jason

Cleopatra [Release date 19.10.18] There was a trend in the late 90’s/2000’s where tribute albums were popping up left, right and centre, each one boasting a host of musicians that had not so long before been the staple of MTV, radio … Continue reading →

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Album review: STEPHEN PEARCY – View To A Thrill

Posted on November 27, 2018 by jason

Frontiers [Release date 09.11.18] “View To A Thrill” is the fifth (oh, I wish it was his 007th, this would have made the jokes so easy!!) solo album from Ratt frontman Stephen Pearcy. From the lyrical content throughout the album … Continue reading →

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News: The Best of 2018 – Get Ready to ROCK! reviewer top albums and live acts of the year

Posted on November 26, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

On 16 December, David Randall presented a two hour special on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio reflecting the reviewer and popular choices for “Best of 2018″ The Get Ready to ROCK! end of year ‘Best of’ fully reflects the reviewers’ … Continue reading →

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Album review: MICHAEL ARMSTRONG – #LookingForTheWorld

Posted on November 22, 2018 by jason

Michael Armstrong introduces his new album (27:44) This showcase was first broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio in the ‘New to GRTR!’ sequence. More information www.michaelarmstrongmusic.co.uk [Release date 23.11.18] Second album by Michael Armstrong, one that has been in the … Continue reading →