Joel Hoekstra’s 13 – “Crash of Life” RELEASE DATE: June 16, 2023
Multi-talented virtuoso JOEL HOEKSTRA (Whitesnake, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Revolution Saints) leads an all-star ensemble, again, on his solo project’s third album, ‘Crash of Life’, casting Girish Pradhan (Girish & The Chronicles) on lead vocals this time around. Filling out the roster is bassist Tony Franklin (Blue Murder, The Firm), drummer Vinny Appice (Last In Line, ex-Dio, Black Sabbath), and keyboardist Derek Sherinian(Sons Of Apollo, Black Country Communion).
Creating hard rock soaked in 80’s atmosphere, the talented musicians of JOEL HOEKSTRA’S 13 have really hit a nice stride producing crystal perfect AOR flavor sure to please old fans who “knew them when” and newer, younger fans who crave that classic sound. HOEKSTRA, once again overseeing the entire creative process from songwriting to production, obviously also has a knack for surrounding himself with incredible talent.
Line-up:
Joel Hoekstra -Guitars
Girish Pradhan -Lead Vocals
Vinny Appice -Drums
Tony Franklin -Bass
Derek Sherinian – Keyboards
Jeff Scott Soto- Backing Vocals
Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Revolution Saints) has announced the upcoming third release from his solo project Joel Hoekstra’s 13, “Crash Of Life” on June 16, 2023. “Crash Of Life” introduces a new talent into the fold as Girish Pradhan (Girish And The Chronicles, The End Machine) takes on lead vocal duties on the album. As with the previous two albums, the all-star cast of bassist Tony Franklin (Blue Murder, The Firm), drummer Vinny Appice (Last In Line, ex-Dio, Black Sabbath), and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (Sons Of Apollo, Black Country Communion) contribute their immense musical talents. And as he did on the last record, vocalist Jeff Scott Soto also lends a helping hand with background vocals.Hoekstra once again handled the bulk of the creative process, overseeing production, songwriting, and arranging (music and lyrics) for this stunning hard rock record. Chris Collier returns and does a masterful job mixing and mastering here as well.
New York City based guitarist Joel Hoekstra currently plays for Whitesnake and Trans Siberian Orchestra. He is also a member of Revolution Saints with Deen Castronovo (Journey) and Jeff Pilson (Foreigner, The End Machine, ex-Dokken) and Iconic with Michael Sweet (Stryper), Nathan James (Inglorious), Marco Mendoza (ex-Journey, The Dead Daisies), and Tommy Aldridge (Whitesnake, ex-Ozzy Osbourne). Additionally, Joel is also well-known for his work with Cher, Night Ranger, the Broadway show Rock of Ages, his fill in work with Foreigner, annual sets on the Monsters of Rock Cruise, recording projects like VHF and his acoustic shows with Brandon Gibbs. He is also a frequent columnist for Guitar World Magazine. In recent years, Joel released the critically acclaimed albums “Dying to Live” and “Running Games” from his side project Joel Hoekstra’s 13. He has also released three instrumental solo albums.
“Crash Of Life” tracklisting:
1.) Everybody Knows Everything
2.) Crash Of Life
3.) Damaged Goods
4.) Torn Into Lies
5.) Far Too Deep
6.) Not Tonight
7.) Over You
8.) I Would Cry For Love
9.) Don’t Have Words
10.) Find A Way
11.) You’re Right For Me
12.) Through The Night
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