Joel Hoekstra’s 13 - 'The Fall' (official visualizer video)

So much has been and now just all a blur
To live in sin and all the sh** I’ve stirred
What might have been, I know will never be
Do it again? Just give up? Surrender me?

I’m down, so down and broken
Pain overload

I hear screams from afar I hear their call
I fear dreams of a star that nears its fall

You laugh at me and rip apart my soul
No way to be, the grave an endless hole
I failed to see value at every turn
The end of me? Now my soul forever burns

What’s life beyond a bother?
The endless spin

I hear screams from afar I hear their call
I fear dreams of a star that nears the fall

I hear their call
What could have been me
Star nears the fall
What might have been me
I hear their call
What could have been me
What might have been for me

I hear screams from afar I hear their call
I fear dreams of a star that nears its fall
I hear screams from afar I hear their call
I fear dreams of a star that nears the fall

Ο Joel Hoekstra μας έρχεται από την Αμερική (ΗΠΑ). 55 ετών κιθαρίστας, τον οποίο μάθαμε από την συμμετοχή του στους Whitesnake, ενώ τον έχουμε δει στην σκηνή και με τους Trans-Siberian Orchestra, την Cher, τους Night Ranger, κλπ. Παιδί "κλασικών" μουσικών ο Joel ξεκίνησε το μουσικό του ταξίδι με τσέλο και πιάνο, αλλά μόλις άκουσε τον Angus Young (των AC/DC) καταστάλαξε ως προς το δικό του μονοπάτι.

Έχει συμμετάσχει σε πλειάδα δίσκων (Whitesnake, Jeff Scott Soto, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Night Ranger, Michael Sweet, Jack Blades κλπ), έχει κυκλοφορήσει τρία solo albums (από το 2000 έω το 2007), ενώ "τρέχει" και το προσωπικό του σχήμα, τους Joel Hoekstra's 13. Το ντεμπούτο των Joel Hoekstra's 13 ("Dying to Live") κυκλοφόρησε προ δεκαετίας, ο διάδοχός του ("Running Games") το 2021 και πρόπερσι ο δίσκος "Crash of Life".

Το τέταρτο δισκογραφικό πόνημα των Joel Hoekstra's 13 τιτλοφορείται "From The Fade" και αναμένεται το νέο έτος, στα τελειώματα του χειμώνα. Μαζί με τον Joel και μία πλειάδα έμπειρων μουσικών όπως οι Jeff Scott Soto (backing vocals), Vinny Appice (τύμπανα), Derek Sherinian (πλήκτρα), Tony Franklin (μπάσο) κλπ.

Δελτίο τύπου: «Joel Hoekstra’s 13 returns with its fourth studio album, “From the Fade” - a dynamic collection of 10 brand-new tracks that combine soaring melodies, thunderous riffs, and the high-level musicianship fans have come to expect.

Once again, guitarist and composer Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake, Cher, Trans-Siberian Orchestra) is joined by an elite cast of rock veterans: powerhouse drummer Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, Dio), legendary bassist Tony Franklin (The Firm, Blue Murder), virtuoso keyboardist Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Sons of Apollo), and rising vocal sensation Girish Pradhan (Girish and The Chronicles, The Nail).

“From the Fade” delivers a blend of classic hard rock and modern melodic metal, characterized by tight arrangements, technical precision, and emotionally charged performances. Each track reflects Hoekstra’s signature songwriting - rooted in tradition but pushing the genre forward with a fresh and contemporary sound.

This is more than just a studio project; it’s a statement of intent from one of rock’s most respected guitarists and his band of world-class collaborators.»

Band: Joel Hoekstra's 13
Video: "The Fall"
Album: "From The Fade"
Release Date: February 27th, 2026
Label: Frontiers Records srl

Track listing:
01. You Can Give
02. The Fall
03. Lifeline
04. Will You Remember Me
05. Misunderstood
06. Start to Fight
07. All I'd Do
08. Free To Be
09. The End Of Me
10. Quite The Ride

Line-up:
Joel Hoekstra - guitars
Girish Pradhan - lead vocals
Vinny Appice - drums
Tony Franklin - bass
Derek Sherinian - keyboards
Jeff Scott Soto - backing vocals