Daily Archives: June 29, 2013

EP review: JULIA KOSTEROVA – Springs Of Time EP

Posted on June 29, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

[Release date 22.04.13] www.juliakosterova.com Heavyweight assistance in the form of Derek Sherinian and Brian Tichy doesn’t always translate to ‘stellar’ product. The only novelty here is that Russian-born guitarist Julia Kosterova looks very nice and there aren’t that many female … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, Single and EP reviews | Tagged Brian Tichy, Derek Sherinian, EP, guitar, guitarist, Julia Kosterova, Marco Minnemann, Michael Devin, progressive metal, review, rock, Russian, Springs Of Time | Leave a comment

Album review: GROUNDHOGS – United Artists Years 1972-1976

Posted on June 29, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

EMI [Release date 20.05.13] ‘Split’ with its black and white glossy gatefold sleeve was a staple in the knowing rock fan’s early-1970s collection. The Groundhogs, led by one-time John Lee Hooker sideman Tony ‘TS’ McPhee, were also a staple on … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS, Reissues | Tagged album, BBC In Concert, Black Diamond, blues, Crosscut Saw, Groundhogs, Hogwash, review, rock, Tony McPhee, United Artists Years 1972-1976 | Leave a comment

Album review: MARILLION – The Singles Vol.2, 89-95

Posted on June 29, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

EMI [Release date 22.04.13] This collection is a reissue of the now deleted 12-CD box set (2002) when all the singles had a nice repro card sleeve. The album charts the band’s more commercial Hogarth era from 1989 (and ‘Season’s … Continue reading →