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)