Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Last Friday we released our new album đ đ„ here is our supreme shred lord đđ«. đđšđ đđđźđŠđ© on track 2 đđđđđđđđđđ! đș which tune/s are you digging? đ
#Alcatrazz #V #Nightwatch
Alcatrazz's V, the new album featuring original members Jimmy Waldo and Gary Shea, along with new vocalist Doogie White, drummer Mark Benquechea, and guitarist Joe Stump is OUT NOW!
Watch the official videos released for âTurn Of The Wheelâ, âSword Of Deliverance', âGuardian Angelâ and 'Grace of God' 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 I have been 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:
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
Last Friday we released our new album đ đ„ here is our supreme shred lord đđ«. đđšđ đđđźđŠđ© on track 2 đđđđđđđđđđ! đș which tune/s are you digging? đ
#Alcatrazz #V #Nightwatch
Alcatrazz's V, the new album featuring original members Jimmy Waldo and Gary Shea, along with new vocalist Doogie White, drummer Mark Benquechea, and guitarist Joe Stump is OUT NOW!
Watch the official videos released for âTurn Of The Wheelâ, âSword Of Deliverance', âGuardian Angelâ and 'Grace of God' 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 I have been 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:
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
