“[On his time in SAGA] It is what it is, and thankfully it lasted at least three years. We pulled off a studio and live album…then Michael [Sadler] came out of retirement, and I understand that.” - Rob Moratti

George Dionne interviews Melodic Rock solo artist ROB MORATTI about his latest album SOVEREIGN. The album is set for release on December 12, 2025 through Frontiers Music and features Joel Hoekstra (WHITESNAKE, NIGHT RANGER ) and Tony Franklin (BLUE MURDER, JIMMY PAGE). Moratti was also the frontman of FINAL FRONTIER (2002-2006) and SAGA (2008-2011).

Highlights include:

-How soon after his last album he started writing this one

-Songwriting collaborations

-Deciding on the album’s title

-SOVEREIGN’s message

-Stories behind the singles

-Countries and markets that embrace his style of music

-Chances of a vinyl release

-Opportunites to perform live

-His early years in FINAL FRONTIER

-Co-writing with guitarist Mladen Haze (VON GROOVE)

-Pete Lesperance (HAREM SCAREM) on their debut album

-Joining Progressive Rock act SAGA in 2008

-The US band gig he nearly secured

-And much, much more!

*Photo by Surge Audio & Video