Joel Hoekstra - Guitarist Releasing Solo Album
Joel Hoekstra has announced the release of his new melodic hard rock studio album Dying To Live from his electrifying new side project, Joel Hoekstra's 13. Hoekstra is best known as the current guitarist for Whitesnake/David Coverdale, and also known for his work with Night Ranger, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and the popular Broadway musical show Rock of Ages. Dying To Live features an all-star cast of rockers including Jeff Scott Soto (vocals), Russell Allen (vocals), Tony Franklin (bass), Vinny Appice (drums), and Derek Sherinian (keyboards), and will be available via Frontiers Music SRL on October 16th.
Hoekstra took charge of the creative process by handling the production, song writing and arranging (music and lyrics). The end result could best be described as hard, melodic, classic rock that is Ronnie James Dio'ish at its heaviest and Foreigner'ish at its lightest.
"Years ago, I released three solo albums that were mainly instrumental guitar music. I wanted to put something out that showcased my production, writing and playing in the genre that I'm known for, which is melodic, hard rock," explains Hoekstra. ''That's when I decided to start what I consider to be my rock side project, Joel Hoekstra's 13. Dying To Live focuses on struggles, potential pitfalls and the art of overcoming obstacles in life to finally arrive where we are meant to be.''
Album tracklist:
01. Say Goodbye To The Sun
02. Anymore
03. Until I Left You
04. Long For The Days
05. Scream
06. Never Say Never
07. Changes
08. The Only Way To Go
09. Dying To Live
10. Start Again
11. What We Believe
12. Kill Or Be Killed (bonus track - digital only)
The musicians:
Joel Hoekstra ( Whitesnake) - Guitars, Backing Vocals
Jeff Scott Soto ( Journey, SOTO, Yngwie Malmsteen) - Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals
Russell Allen ( Adrenaline Mob, Symphony X) - Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals
Vinny Appice ( Black Sabbath, Dio) - Drums
Tony Franklin (The Firm, Blue Murder, Rated X) - Bass
Special guest musicians:
Derek Sherinian ( Dream Theater, Black Country Communion) - Keyboards
Chloe Lowery ( Trans-Siberian Orchestra) - Vocals
Toby Hitchcock (Pride Of Lions) - Additional Backing Vocals
Charlie Zeleny (Joe Lynn Turner) - Percussion
Dave Eggar (Amy Lee, Coldplay) - Cello
Hoekstra took charge of the creative process by handling the production, song writing and arranging (music and lyrics). The end result could best be described as hard, melodic, classic rock that is Ronnie James Dio'ish at its heaviest and Foreigner'ish at its lightest.
"Years ago, I released three solo albums that were mainly instrumental guitar music. I wanted to put something out that showcased my production, writing and playing in the genre that I'm known for, which is melodic, hard rock," explains Hoekstra. ''That's when I decided to start what I consider to be my rock side project, Joel Hoekstra's 13. Dying To Live focuses on struggles, potential pitfalls and the art of overcoming obstacles in life to finally arrive where we are meant to be.''
Album tracklist:
01. Say Goodbye To The Sun
02. Anymore
03. Until I Left You
04. Long For The Days
05. Scream
06. Never Say Never
07. Changes
08. The Only Way To Go
09. Dying To Live
10. Start Again
11. What We Believe
12. Kill Or Be Killed (bonus track - digital only)
The musicians:
Special guest musicians:
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