Tune! with Beth Charlesworth

Everything you need to be humming and/or whistling in the world of rock. This week brought us singles including Sabaton, John Corabi and Defences, not to mention albums from The Gems and Angus McSix. There’s also some Gary Moore for St Patrick’s Day, some Motörhead in memory of Phil Campbell, a bit of Lost Society as I went to see them and a Meat Loaf classic just because. And of course, you can find out the latest about the show by following me on Twitter/X @BethCharleswor5. Playlist: Gary Moore – Wild FrontierCelavi – MorganaDefences – MetamorphosisLost Society – Kill the LightGreen Carnation – I Am TimeAdvent Horizon – Past Life ParableSabaton – YamatoAngus McSix – Let the Search BeginJohn Corabi – That MemoryThe Gems – Clout ChaserElegant Weapons – Bridges BurnMotörhead – One Short LifeMeat Loaf – Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad

Dust off your air instrument of choice, because you’re bound to find something to keep it busy here. This week saw new singles from the likes of Satch/Vai, Skindred and Lion’s Share, while Leaves’ Eyes released an EP and Studio D’Lux finally dropped an album. In fact, there were new releases in all the subgenres covered by this show except prog, so I made up for that with some old favourites from Jethro Tull and King Crimson. Follow me on Twitter/X @BethCharleswor5 for all the latest about the show. Playlist: Jethro Tull – Songs from the WoodSerpent from Eden – Promises, Conspiracies and LiesLion’s Share – Baptized in BloodDegreed – BelieveStudio D’Lux – Easier Said than DoneBloodbound feat. Brittney Slayes – The Nine CrusadesElvenking – The Past is ForeverLeaves’ Eyes – Roots EternalSatch/Vai – DancingCheap Trick – The Best ThingThe Warning – KeroseneSkindred – Can I Get AKing Crimson – I Talk to the Wind

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 WasPrimal Fear – OneLovebites – Wheels on FireHardline – Rise UpMichael Monroe – Pushin’ Me BackThunderor – One ChanceRozario – We Are OneZepter – Hit the StreetsChez Kane – Personal Rock ‘n’ RollTransatlantic Radio – Born to RiseHokka – Heart Said NoAnneke van Giersbergen – Red SkyEye 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 MeSeventh Wonder – Eternal FlameInduction – War of HeartsHekz – The Future is HereBig Big Train – Albion PressLion’s Share – PentagramWicked Smile – Walking the WireTailgunner – Dead until DarkGeneration Radio – Montana SkyShiraz Lane – Stone Cold LoverEva Under Fire – Murder SceneLord of the Lost feat. Saltatio Mortis – I’m a DiamondThin 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 NightAxel Rudi Pell – SanityRave in Fire – Crown of StarsHãllas – At the SummitRenaissance – Northern LightsFrom Ashes to New – VillainOf Virtue – Death of the AltarFrancis Rossi – Much BetterOrianthi – You Don’t Wanna KnowTomorrow’s Outlook – Lament of the DamnedAvantasia – AvantasiaCourse 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 – StrongMyrkur – Touch My Love and DieNeal Morse Band – Hurt PeopleLeaves’ Eyes – Song of DarknessDeath Dealer – Riding on the WingsEmotional Fire feat. Robin McAuley – Neon GlowTyketto – We RiseHelix – Jaws of the TigerMegadeth – The Last NoteDef Leppard – RejoiceCrashdiet – SatizfactionScorpions – No One Like YouEpica – 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 OneDefecto feat. Stig Rossen – Heart on FireLost Society – Blood DiamondMelissa Bonny – Devil on My TongueTransatlantic Radio – City of AngelsChez Kane – Night of PassionRavenspell – Obsidian WingLion’s Share – Another DesireBig Big Train – Counting StarsGenesis – Tonight, Tonight, TonightHyperion – DeafeningEdenbridge – LighthouseSoen – 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 WorldTailgunner – EulogyDirkschneider and the Old Gang – PropagandaViolet – Set Me FreeBlack Swan – ParalyzedIron Savior – RelaxNanowar of Steel – Genghis Khan (The Genghis Khan Song to End all Genghis Khan SongsFrancis Rossi – Push Comes to ShoveBullet – Full ThrottleHokka – Death by Cupid’s ArrowBeyond the Black – (La Vie est un) CinémaSubway 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 McSixLovebites – The CastawayConey Hatch – You Ain’t Got MeREO Speedwagon – Live Every MomentSecret Rule feat. Marco Pastorino – Lost in ParadiseRammstein – RadioCircu5 – ScarsMagnum – C’est la VieHelix – Stuck in the 80sIron Maiden – Déjà VuChris Rea – Tell Me There’s a Heaven