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GRTR! 2012 AMBASSADORS - MAGNUM
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WIN
GREAT MAGNUM PRIZES IN OUR TOUR PROMOTION
Magnum's European Tour starts on 25 October. If you go
along to any of their gigs (In the UK from 18 November) be sure to pick up our
Flyer on the Merchandise Stall and enter the prize draw to win a signed/framed
poster and other merch.
The band launch their new album 'On The 13th Day' at a special event on Monday
24 September at Robin 2, Bilston, West Midlands.
On Sunday 16 September at 21:00 we're replaying the latest of our Magnum radio
specials, discussing the band in the 1990s
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READY TO ROCK! GOES MOBILE
We've recently optimised our Reviews Blog for viewing on tablets and smartphones.
To access, just click the "Mobile" link at the top of our home page. Now
you'll be able to easily read the latest news and reviews.
Why not register to receive notification of new reviews etc? You can
filter by category and so manage the amount of alerts you receive by email.
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CHERRY PICKIN'
PART 2!
Over the next few weeks we'll be showcasing more releases from the Cherry Red
group of labels on our dedicated radio station. We'll also be offering six of the featured albums
in a competition to run until 14 October. The programme is broadcast
Sunday 23 September at 18:00 and repeated Sunday 30 September at 21:00 and again on Saturday
7 October at 17:00. All times, BST (GMT+1).
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Albums of the Month
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MARILLION Sounds That Can't Be Made (earMUSIC)
This latest album is immediate enough to suck in the doubters and expansive
enough for the hardcore. All in all, Marillion just keep doing what they do, and
as 'Sounds...' confirms, they do it very well indeed. (David Randall) |
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MAGNUM On The 13th Day (SPV)
It's been a good year for classic bands rediscovering their mojo as Saga
and Asia have both released fine albums this year and now Magnum
join the list. They have upped the pomp of old and this album is
their strongest since they reformed. (Jason Ritchie). |
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KATATONIA Dead End Kings (Peaceville)
Katatonia have created an absolute gem here. The quiet melancholia hand in hand
with occasionally thunderous riffage is a potent mix, a mix that reveals more of
its brilliance with every subsequent play ... Doom and gloom have never sounded
this good. Ever.
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ROBERT CRAY Nothin But Love (Provogue)
...the work of mature blues artist who plays to his strengths, as evidenced by a
startling vocal on the closing 'Sadder Days'. But in truth it's a slow burning
album that takes repeated listens to embrace its deep seated grooves, intricate
guitar work and real feel. (Pete Feenstra) |
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LATEST ADDITION!
ROB REED of MAGENTA
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We have given a higher profile to our breaking news section - updated daily. Check our
home page!
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You can now access the latest reviews, before they hit the main website, via
the Latest Reviews link on the main albums review page or click the above link!
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Win BGO albums...Tygers Of Pan Tang CD/Poster... Bath Festivals
memorabilia...Motorhead CD/DVD..
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Listen in on Sunday 16 September 18:00
Mim Grey is featured in our Songwriters series and chats to us about
her career and new album 'Chasing Tigers'
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This month in
ROCK
September 15 - October 14 |
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Jimi Hendrix dies in London, 1970, Marc Bolan dies in 1977 |
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David Coverdale (Whitesnake) born in 1949 |
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Radio 1, the BBC national pop station, goes on air in 1967
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Black Sabbath Paranoid is the No 1 UK LP in 1970 |
In 1977 Bunch of Stiffs tour starts in London with Elvis
Costello, Ian Dury and others
New to our Radio Playlist
w/c 10 September
NEAL SCHON The Calling (Frontiers)
SIMON McBRIDE Don't Be A Fool (Nugene Records)
MARILLION Sounds That Can't Be Made (earMUSIC)
DON FELDER Road To Forever (Membran)
Photography: Bob Singleton |
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Latest gig reviews...
Weyfest (1-2 September) rounded off a super summer of festival reviews for
GRTR! (even if the weather was a bit iffy). Check out the gigs review
section for reports of several USA festivals, Cambridge Rock and, most recently,
Weyfest which featured headliners 10cc and Asia, plus performances from
Snakecharmer, Anna Phoebe and Karnataka (pictured), amongst others.
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RECOMMENDED UK TOURS SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
CHANTEL McGREGOR, 1 September - 27 October
FIREWIND/Leaves' Eyes, 13-23 September
KARNATAKA, 21 September-13 December
THE PAT McMANUS BAND,7-17 October
PAT TRAVERS, 28 September-4 October
JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR 9-28 October
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You can search on your favourite artists at Twitter and see if we're playing
them on our radio channel!
Our Facebook radio page has a radio player app so that you can connect
directly to "music you want to hear'.
FOLLOW AND SHARE
OUR RADIO PLAYLIST!
We've recently added a page to the music-sharing/discovery site last.fm.
Now you can follow our radio playlist in real time and see the range of music
and artists played. Share with friends!
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