September 20th Heartwind is a Swedish hard rock band that was formed in Stockholm in 2017. The current line-up consists of the three core members: Göran Engvall (guitars), Mikael Rosengren (keyboards) and Peter Svensson (drums). The band plays melodic hard rock with influences from the classic rock bands of the 80s such as Journey, Whitesnake and Europe and has released two albums,
“Higher and Higher” (2018) and “Strangers” (2020) so far which both received positive reviews from fans and critics alike, showcasing the band’s ability to create powerful and emotional songs with strong melodies and choruses. In early 2024, Heartwind reached 1 million streams on Spotify.
After signing a new record deal with German label Pride & Joy Music, Heartwind’s third album, Heartwind III, is set for release on September 20th 2024. It features 10 new original songs feat. an amazing line up of guest singers and musicians!
The single from the album, “Struck by Love” featuring rock legend Matti Alfonzetti on vocals, was released in December 2023 in advance. Other songs on Heartwind III feature the great talents of Nalle Påhlsson (Treat), Rick Altzi (Gathering of Kings), Fredrik Folkare (Unleashed), Jakob Samuel (The Poodles), Henrik Bergqvist (Prins Svart/The Poodles), Thomas Vikström (Candlemass/Therion), Andreas Novak (House of Shakira) Robert van der Zwan (Remedy), Carl Berglund (Age of Reflection/Nationwide), Matt Marinelli (Borealis) and Nina Söderquist (solo), to name a few (or not so few)!
Heartwind – Heartwind III – 01 – Warrior 3:20
Heartwind – Heartwind III – 02 – Facing the Night 3:53
Heartwind – Heartwind III – 03 – Struck by Love 3:25
Heartwind – Heartwind III – 04 – Now is the Time 3:48
Heartwind – Heartwind III – 05 – One Reason 3:31
Heartwind – Heartwind III – 06 – Blink of an Eye 4:03
Heartwind – Heartwind III – 07 – Cry for Love 3:49
Heartwind – Heartwind III – 08 – Brothers 3:31
Heartwind – Heartwind III – 09 – Crying in the Rain 3:12
Heartwind – Heartwind III – 10 – Rocking Heroes 4:18