The catchiest songs from all over the rock spectrum. Singles this week included Anneke van Giersbergen, Primal Fear and Hardline, while albums came from Michael Monroe, Lovebites and Eye of Melian, among others. There’s also a deep cut from one of Wetton and Downes’ Icon albums. Keep up with the latest about the show by following me on Twitter/X @BethCharleswor5.

Playlist:

Wetton/Downes – Twice the Man I Was
Primal Fear – One
Lovebites – Wheels on Fire
Hardline – Rise Up
Michael Monroe – Pushin’ Me Back
Thunderor – One Chance
Rozario – We Are One
Zepter – Hit the Streets
Chez Kane – Personal Rock ‘n’ Roll
Transatlantic Radio – Born to Rise
Hokka – Heart Said No
Anneke van Giersbergen – Red Sky
Eye of Melian – Blackthorn Winter

Any kind of rock you like, so long as it’s melodic. That means singles from the likes of Lion’s Share, Shiraz Lane and Lord of the Lost feat. Saltatio Mortis, albums including Big Big Train, Tailgunner and Induction and songs that have stood the test of time by Fleetwood Mac and Thin Lizzy. Keep up with the latest on the show by following me on Twitter/X @BethCharleswor5.

Playlist:

Fleetwood Mac – Say You Love Me
Seventh Wonder – Eternal Flame
Induction – War of Hearts
Hekz – The Future is Here
Big Big Train – Albion Press
Lion’s Share – Pentagram
Wicked Smile – Walking the Wire
Tailgunner – Dead until Dark
Generation Radio – Montana Sky
Shiraz Lane – Stone Cold Lover
Eva Under Fire – Murder Scene
Lord of the Lost feat. Saltatio Mortis – I’m a Diamond
Thin Lizzy – Still in Love with You

Your variety pack of all things rocking and tuneful. New singles this week notably featured Axel Rudi Pell, Of Virtue and From Ashes to New, while album releases included Francis Rossi, Hällas and Rave in Fire. Orianthi gets a nod as I went to see her recently, plus there are songs you know and love from Europe, Avantasia and Renaissance. Keep up with the latest about the show by following me on Twitter/X @BethCharleswor5.

Playlist:

Europe – Rock the Night
Axel Rudi Pell – Sanity
Rave in Fire – Crown of Stars
Hãllas – At the Summit
Renaissance – Northern Lights
From Ashes to New – Villain
Of Virtue – Death of the Altar
Francis Rossi – Much Better
Orianthi – You Don’t Wanna Know
Tomorrow’s Outlook – Lament of the Damned
Avantasia – Avantasia
Course of Fate – Don’t Close Your Eyes

No limits as to subgenre or era: the only thing that counts for these rock songs is that they must have melody. This week brought us new singles from Def Leppard, Leaves’ Eyes and the Neal Morse Band, among others. Megadeth, Emotional Fire, Helix and Death Dealer gave us new albums. Plus there are some standout tracks from the Epica/Amaranthe co-headliner I saw recently and a tribute to the late Francis Buchholz. Keep up to speed on everything that’s happening with the show by following me on Twitter/X @BethCharleswor5.

Playlist:

Amaranthe feat. Noora Louhimo – Strong
Myrkur – Touch My Love and Die
Neal Morse Band – Hurt People
Leaves’ Eyes – Song of Darkness
Death Dealer – Riding on the Wings
Emotional Fire feat. Robin McAuley – Neon Glow
Tyketto – We Rise
Helix – Jaws of the Tiger
Megadeth – The Last Note
Def Leppard – Rejoice
Crashdiet – Satizfaction
Scorpions – No One Like You
Epica – Tides of Time

Riffs galore and singalong vocals are the order of the day, including on singles by Big Big Train, Lion’s Share and Chez Kane, plus albums from Edenbridge, Soen and Hyperion. Not to mention a 70s Suzi Quatro hit. Keep up with the latest about the show by following me on Twitter/X @BethCharleswor5.

Playlist:

Suzi Quatro – The Wild One
Defecto feat. Stig Rossen – Heart on Fire
Lost Society – Blood Diamond
Melissa Bonny – Devil on My Tongue
Transatlantic Radio – City of Angels
Chez Kane – Night of Passion
Ravenspell – Obsidian Wing
Lion’s Share – Another Desire
Big Big Train – Counting Stars
Genesis – Tonight, Tonight, Tonight
Hyperion – Deafening
Edenbridge – Lighthouse
Soen – Indifferent

Because the best kind of thought that comes into your mind unbidden is a catchy melody. This week, that means new singles from the likes of Tailgunner, Francis Rossi and Black Swan, a Nanowar of Steel EP, albums by Bullet and Beyond the Black, as well as a Wishbone Ash epic. Keep up with the latest about the show and rock music in general by following me on Twitter/X @BethCharleswor5.

Playlist:

Wishbone Ash – Sometime World
Tailgunner – Eulogy
Dirkschneider and the Old Gang – Propaganda
Violet – Set Me Free
Black Swan – Paralyzed
Iron Savior – Relax
Nanowar of Steel – Genghis Khan (The Genghis Khan Song to End all Genghis Khan Songs
Francis Rossi – Push Comes to Shove
Bullet – Full Throttle
Hokka – Death by Cupid’s Arrow
Beyond the Black – (La Vie est un) Cinéma
Subway to Sally – Feuerkind (acoustic version)

The only thing that unites these rock songs is prominent melodies. This show aired in a week with not much to speak of in terms of new releases, so I did a themed show instead. What links Lacuna Coil and The Crazy World of Arthur Brown? Or Danko Jones and Helloween? The answer is songs with the same title. Normal service has resumed for new music, but for now, enjoy an hour of songs you already know and love. And of course, my music-related tweets continue @BethCharleswor5.

Playlist:

Black Sabbath – The Wizard

Marillion – Going Under

Evanescence – Going Under

Def Leppard – Love Bites

Judas Priest – Love Bites

Danko Jones – I Want Out

Helloween – I Want Out

Von Hertzen Brothers – Coming Home

Scorpions – Coming Home

The Crazy World of Arthur Brown – Fire

Lacuna Coil – Fire

Thin Lizzy – Are You Ready

Disturbed – Are You Ready

Uriah Heep – The Wizard

Your go-to show for all kinds of tuneful rock. Some courageous souls released new music in the gap between Christmas and New Year, among them Lovebites, Circu5 and Helix. In addition to that, we remember the late Chris Rea, plus there are songs to gladden the hearts of Rammstein, Lenny Kravitz and Iron Maiden fans and much more. Keep up to date with the latest about the show (which this coming Tuesday will be a themed show, because there was precious little released over New Year and nothing that fitted this show’s remit) by following me on Twitter @BethCharleswor5.

Playlist:

Lenny Kravitz – Are You Gonna Go My Way?
Angus McSix feat. Rhapsody of Fire and Alex Krull – I Am Adam McSix
Lovebites – The Castaway
Coney Hatch – You Ain’t Got Me
REO Speedwagon – Live Every Moment
Secret Rule feat. Marco Pastorino – Lost in Paradise
Rammstein – Radio
Circu5 – Scars
Magnum – C’est la Vie
Helix – Stuck in the 80s
Iron Maiden – Déjà Vu
Chris Rea – Tell Me There’s a Heaven