Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
đĄïžâïžâ đđđđđ đđ đđđ â âïžđĄïž Set in the Middle Ages, it is about the fear of being sent off to war to fight for your King, your Queen or your country⊠to invade a land youâve never heard of, to conquer people you know nothing about, to fight for a reason youâre not sure of and the desperation in accepting such fate. đ
The forth single from ALCATRAZZ's brand new album "đ" set for release Oct 15th. Pre-order at: https://smarturl.it/AlcatrazzV
The band celebrates the release of âGrace Of Godâ with a new video contrasting scenes of beautiful, breathtaking landscape with sombre and evocative displays of raw emotion and battle. The track written by White and Cliff Evans of TANK, takes the listener on a monumental journey with Whiteâs powerful soaring vocals, perfectly complimented by Stump and Waldoâs intricate weaving guitars-and-keys-wizardry bolstered by the thunderous and robust bass and drums from Shea and Benquechea.
âI love Grace of Godâ comments White âit is a cracking tune with lots of intricate vocal parts; I love what everybody in the band has done on it, it has great energy and drive⊠Itâs just magic!â
âLyrically, it is set in the Middle Ages,â White continues âit is about the fear of being sent off to war to fight for your King, your Queen or your country⊠to invade a land youâve never heard of, to conquer people you know nothing about, to fight for a reason youâre not sure of and the desperation in accepting such fate.â
âWhen I first heard Grace of God, I just couldnât believe how perfectly well melody and lyrics fitted together: itâs hard to imagine anything else being better than thatâ enthuses Waldo. âDoogie has the ability to write exactly what the melody of a track calls for and the result is very powerful."
Watch/Listen to the recently released âTurn Of The Wheelâ, âSword Of Deliveranceâ and âGuardian Angelâ here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL50eLtHkIRI2LT1HATF-zglPFxgZZCpmb
Formed in 1983, Alcatrazz became famous for its blend of melodic and progressive rock and for introducing guitar heroes Yngwie Malmsteen and Steve Vai. Emerging in 1983 with No Parole from Rock 'nâ Roll, which featured the hit âIsland in the Sunâ, the band continued building popularity in 1985 with their sophomore effort, Disturbing the Peace, which contained the hit, âGod Blessed Videoâ. The band issued one more studio LP, 1986âs Dangerous Games, before ceasing operations the following year. The band regrouped and released highly acclaimed Born Innocent in 2020, their first studio album containing all-new material since 1986.
Both vintage and timeless, V treads the Alcatrazz textured-territories of old but with renewed vigor and verve. Whether it be the choral-echoes sitting inside the storming tempest which is âNightwatch,â the staunch, speedy melodic metal of âTurn Of The Wheelâ or the thick, bluesy chug of âHouse Of Lies,â there is little doubt that this Alcatrazz is going full-tilt with not one ounce of a shackle holding them back. âThe new album brings us full circle from our original roots to a modern much heavier version of all things Alcatrazz in 2021,â confirms Shea. âI feel great and Iâm looking forward to the release of our new album with its heavy rocking metal sounds.â
Produced by Giles Lavery and Jimmy Waldo, and mixed by Andy Haller (Elton John, Joe Cocker and System of a Down), V also includes guest appearances from Saxonâs Nigel Glockler (drums on âGuardian Angelâ and âBlackheartâ), Tankâs Cliff Evans (bass on âGrace of Godâ) and Donnie Van Stavern of Riot (bass on âGuardian Angelâ, âNightwatchâ and âTargetâ), underscoring how perennially popular Alcatrazzâs music remains with their peers.
And just in case youâre wondering what V stands for? Alcatrazzâs fifth studio album of course⊠but it also stands just as resolutely for Victory; the victory that sees Alcatrazz 2021 stronger than ever despite all the odds.
Track Listing:
1. Guardian Angel
2. Nightwatch
3. Sword Of Deliverance
4. Turn Of The Wheel
5. Blackheart
6. Grace Of God
7. Return To Nevermore
8. Target
9. Maybe Tomorrow
10. House Of Lies
11. Aliceâs Eyes
12. Dark Day For My Soul
Alcatrazz is:
Jimmy Waldo - Keyboards
Gary Shea - Bass
Doogie White - Lead Vocals
Joe Stump - Guitar
Mark Benquechea - Drums
ALCATRAZZ is:
Doogie White - Vocals
Joe Stump - Guitars
Jimmy Waldo - Keyboards
Gary Shea - Bass
Mark Benquechea - Drums
Follow ALCATRAZZ on:
Facebook: facebook.com/alcatrazzband
Twitter: twitter.com/AlcatrazzReal
Instagram: instagram.com/alcatrazz_official
đĄïžâïžâ đđđđđ đđ đđđ â âïžđĄïž Set in the Middle Ages, it is about the fear of being sent off to war to fight for your King, your Queen or your country⊠to invade a land youâve never heard of, to conquer people you know nothing about, to fight for a reason youâre not sure of and the desperation in accepting such fate. đ
The forth single from ALCATRAZZ's brand new album "đ" set for release Oct 15th. Pre-order at: https://smarturl.it/AlcatrazzV
The band celebrates the release of âGrace Of Godâ with a new video contrasting scenes of beautiful, breathtaking landscape with sombre and evocative displays of raw emotion and battle. The track written by White and Cliff Evans of TANK, takes the listener on a monumental journey with Whiteâs powerful soaring vocals, perfectly complimented by Stump and Waldoâs intricate weaving guitars-and-keys-wizardry bolstered by the thunderous and robust bass and drums from Shea and Benquechea.
âI love Grace of Godâ comments White âit is a cracking tune with lots of intricate vocal parts; I love what everybody in the band has done on it, it has great energy and drive⊠Itâs just magic!â
âLyrically, it is set in the Middle Ages,â White continues âit is about the fear of being sent off to war to fight for your King, your Queen or your country⊠to invade a land youâve never heard of, to conquer people you know nothing about, to fight for a reason youâre not sure of and the desperation in accepting such fate.â
âWhen I first heard Grace of God, I just couldnât believe how perfectly well melody and lyrics fitted together: itâs hard to imagine anything else being better than thatâ enthuses Waldo. âDoogie has the ability to write exactly what the melody of a track calls for and the result is very powerful."
Watch/Listen to the recently released âTurn Of The Wheelâ, âSword Of Deliveranceâ and âGuardian Angelâ here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL50eLtHkIRI2LT1HATF-zglPFxgZZCpmb
Formed in 1983, Alcatrazz became famous for its blend of melodic and progressive rock and for introducing guitar heroes Yngwie Malmsteen and Steve Vai. Emerging in 1983 with No Parole from Rock 'nâ Roll, which featured the hit âIsland in the Sunâ, the band continued building popularity in 1985 with their sophomore effort, Disturbing the Peace, which contained the hit, âGod Blessed Videoâ. The band issued one more studio LP, 1986âs Dangerous Games, before ceasing operations the following year. The band regrouped and released highly acclaimed Born Innocent in 2020, their first studio album containing all-new material since 1986.
Both vintage and timeless, V treads the Alcatrazz textured-territories of old but with renewed vigor and verve. Whether it be the choral-echoes sitting inside the storming tempest which is âNightwatch,â the staunch, speedy melodic metal of âTurn Of The Wheelâ or the thick, bluesy chug of âHouse Of Lies,â there is little doubt that this Alcatrazz is going full-tilt with not one ounce of a shackle holding them back. âThe new album brings us full circle from our original roots to a modern much heavier version of all things Alcatrazz in 2021,â confirms Shea. âI feel great and Iâm looking forward to the release of our new album with its heavy rocking metal sounds.â
Produced by Giles Lavery and Jimmy Waldo, and mixed by Andy Haller (Elton John, Joe Cocker and System of a Down), V also includes guest appearances from Saxonâs Nigel Glockler (drums on âGuardian Angelâ and âBlackheartâ), Tankâs Cliff Evans (bass on âGrace of Godâ) and Donnie Van Stavern of Riot (bass on âGuardian Angelâ, âNightwatchâ and âTargetâ), underscoring how perennially popular Alcatrazzâs music remains with their peers.
And just in case youâre wondering what V stands for? Alcatrazzâs fifth studio album of course⊠but it also stands just as resolutely for Victory; the victory that sees Alcatrazz 2021 stronger than ever despite all the odds.
Track Listing:
1. Guardian Angel
2. Nightwatch
3. Sword Of Deliverance
4. Turn Of The Wheel
5. Blackheart
6. Grace Of God
7. Return To Nevermore
8. Target
9. Maybe Tomorrow
10. House Of Lies
11. Aliceâs Eyes
12. Dark Day For My Soul
Alcatrazz is:
Jimmy Waldo - Keyboards
Gary Shea - Bass
Doogie White - Lead Vocals
Joe Stump - Guitar
Mark Benquechea - Drums
ALCATRAZZ is:
Doogie White - Vocals
Joe Stump - Guitars
Jimmy Waldo - Keyboards
Gary Shea - Bass
Mark Benquechea - Drums
Follow ALCATRAZZ on:
Facebook: facebook.com/alcatrazzband
Twitter: twitter.com/AlcatrazzReal
Instagram: instagram.com/alcatrazz_official
