Just two years after the release of Running Games (2021), Joel Hoekstra’s 13 are back with their third studio album Crash of Life. The group was formed by guitarist Joel Hoekstra, who currently plays with …READ MORE
Guitarist Joel Hoekstra was always surrounded by music, due to his parents being classical musicians. It was his discovery of AC/DC, however, that inspired him to pick up a guitar at age 11. Through hard …READ MORE
Prog Master Exceeds Expectations As Derek Sherinian releases his 9th solo album titled Vortex, the world is a musically richer place to live in and listen to. Known for his work with Dream Theater to …READ MORE
The latest batch of Metal Express Radio Mini Reviews include Lee Aaron – Radio On!, Rian – Twenty-Three, The CEO – Redemption, and VHF – Very High Frequency. …READ MORE
The Backstory Running Games is the second album by Joel Hoekstra’s 13. Even though the group bears the name of its lead songwriter and guitarist, “13” is a group effort. Returning alongside the Whitesnake axe …READ MORE
Let the Games Begin Joel Hoekstra’s 13 was created as a side project in 2015 by current Whitesnake and Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitarist Joel Hoekstra. Under the 13 moniker Hoekstra released Dying to Live that same …READ MORE
Milan Polak started his musical journey over 25 years ago with the release of his two guitar instrumental albums; Guitar 2001 (1995) and Dreamscapes (2003). At the urging of his peers and close friends Polak …READ MORE
Rated X is the latest Frontiers Records supergroup, headed up by the vocal talents of Joe Lynn Turner and the prowess of iconic drummer Carmine Appice. Also joining the party are bassist Tony Franklin (Blue …READ MORE
Interview with Tony Franklin (Blue Murder/Rated X). LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW HERE! by Mick Burgess
Another flag has been raised in the name of ’80s AOR music. Since this Rock subgenre took such a hard blow to the head in the mid ’90s as it faded, it logically would take …READ MORE