Tag Archives: the Wildhearts

Album review: THE CITY KIDS – Filth

Posted on November 25, 2022 by jason
THE CITY KIDS - Filth

Website [Release date 25.11.22] The City Kids, according to their bio are “forged from Northern grit and Danish flair, a bunch of ragtag, rock n’ roll reprobates, part punk, part sleazy gutter-trash dirt.” They have released a rather good Motorhead covers … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE WILDHEARTS – 30 Year Itch

Posted on December 23, 2020 by jason
THE WILDHEARTS - 30 Year Itch

Round Records [Release date 04.12.20] My initial thought when I looked at this album was, I feel old! How can it have been 30 years since the Wildhearts exploded onto the music scene?? Returning to the classic Wildhearts line up … Continue reading →

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Gig review: RAMBLIN’ MAN FAIR – Mote Park, Maidstone – Day 1 – 19 July 2019

Posted on August 2, 2019 by david.wilson
The Darkness - RAMBLIN

Once again the rock hordes decended on Mote Park in Maidstone for another weekend of rock, blues, good beer and good company. GRTR! despatched Andy Nathan and Dave Atkinson to cover all the action, come rain or shine… Andy  Nathan … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE WILDHEARTS – Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh, 4 May 2019

Posted on May 6, 2019 by david.wilson
THE WILDHEARTS - Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh, 4 May 2019

In the spirit of those bastions of journalism The Sun and The Star I am going to start the review with a sensational headline ‘Wildhearts Mime On Stage Shocker!!’. Fake news I hear you cry, but no this really did … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE WILDHEARTS – Renaissance Men

Posted on April 17, 2019 by david.wilson
THE WILDHEARTS – Renaissance Men

Graphite Records [Release Date 03.05.19] The Wildhearts are back with a new album, their first full release in ten years, and boy is it worth the wait. What we have here are ten joyous slabs of perfect pop rock with more harmonies per chorus than most … Continue reading →

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Album review: GINGER WILDHEART – G.A.S.S Mark 2

Posted on November 19, 2018 by david.wilson
GINGER WILDHEART - G.A.S.S Mark 2

Round Records [ Release Date 20.09.18] The approach with every Ginger Wildheart album is ‘expect the unexpected’. Ginger is not one for sticking to a particular genre or style on his albums and this release is no different, only Devin Townsend can touch Ginger in the … Continue reading →

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Gig review: STEELHOUSE FESTIVAL DAY 3 – 29 July 2018

Posted on August 6, 2018 by david.wilson
Black Star Riders - STEELHOUSE FESTIVAL DAY 3 - 29 July 2018

There was a tentative start to Sunday as the dreadful weather continued with what can only be described as monsoon rains decided to throw in some 40mph gusts for good measure. The organisers opened the arena early so those in … Continue reading →

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Album review: HELLBOUND HEARTS – Film Noir

Posted on February 16, 2017 by jason
HELLBOUND HEARTS - Film Noir

[Release date 07.04.17] Hellbound Hearts are a three-piece hailing from Yorkshire and consist of Danny Lambert (lead vocals/guitar), Craig McLaren (bass/vocals) and Lee Brook (drums/vocals). They have produced a number of EPs and singles previously before releasing, this their debut … Continue reading →

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Gig review: GINGER WILDHEART – Stereo, Glasgow, 15 July 2016

Posted on July 19, 2016 by david.wilson
GINGER WILDHEART – Stereo, Glasgow, 15 July 2016

There can’t be many roads in the UK that Ginger Wildheart doesn’t know like the back of his hand. He appears to be constantly on tour either solo, with The Wildhearts or on one of his many side projects. It’s … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DOWNLOAD, Donington Park, 10-12 June 2016

Posted on July 2, 2016 by GRTR! HQ
DOWNLOAD, 10-12 June 2016

My last visit to Donington was back in 1988 when – as ‘Monsters Of Rock’ – it also featured Megadeth and headlined by Iron Maiden. I never really embraced the three day event and with not enough bands of interest … Continue reading →

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News: THE WILDHEARTS, STATUS QUO, DAN REED NETWORK – Tuesday 5th May 2015

Posted on May 5, 2015 by jason

Good news in that Joni Mitchell could soon be released from hospital, although B.B. King is currently seriously ill. Genesis keyboards player Tony Banks releases a 4CD set of his solo work entitled, ‘A Chord Too Far’ on July 6th … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: THE WILDHEARTS – ABC, Glasgow, 14 April 2014

Posted on April 15, 2014 by david.wilson
Ginger Wildheart

Monday nights should be quiet, sober affairs. First day back at work after the weekend, one should spend Monday evenings resting after a long day and looking to the week ahead and to the next weekend in which you can … Continue reading →

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Album review – GINGER WILDHEART – Albion

Posted on March 12, 2014 by david.wilson

        Round Records (Release date – 31.03.14) For many years Ginger Wildheart has been at the forefront of rock. Whether with The Wildhearts, solo or in one of his countless side projects he has never been scared … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: THE WILDHEARTS – ABC, Glasgow, 4 April 2013

Posted on April 5, 2013 by david.wilson

I am ashamed to say that this gig was my first live encounter with The Wildhearts. They have always been one of the bands near the top of my ‘must do’ list, but up until now our paths hadn’t crossed. … Continue reading →

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ADAM ANT, BUSH & GINGER UK dates announced

Posted on May 1, 2012 by jason

TRACER Wednesday 26 September Wolverhampton Slade Rooms Thursday 27 September Manchester Academy Friday 28 September Newcastle Cluny Saturday 29 September Glasgow ABC Sunday 30 September Leeds Cockpit Wednesday 3 October Nottingham Rescue Rooms Thursday 4 October Bath Komedia Friday 5 … Continue reading →

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