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JIMMY WALDO checks in on the release of the NEW ALCATRAZZ album PRIOR CONVICTIONS!
BraveWords Records releases PRIOR CONVICTIONS the new album by Alcatrazz. Listen: https://smarturl.it/PriorConvictions
JIMMY WALDO checks in on the release of the NEW ALCATRAZZ album PRIOR CONVICTIONS!
BraveWords Records releases PRIOR CONVICTIONS the new album by Alcatrazz. Listen: https://smarturl.it/PriorConvictions
![Alcatrazz - One In The Sun Festival 1983 (Behind The Scenes) [Unedited]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PbLlXvr3MmI/mqdefault.jpg "Alcatrazz - One In The Sun Festival 1983 (Behind The Scenes) [Unedited]
Alcatrazz behind the scenes from the One In The Sun festival that Alcatrazz played in 1983. Footage from Nashville TV Saturday night at the video
Alcatrazzs latest album V is out now. Get your copy here: https://smarturl.it/AlcatrazzV
Watch the official videos released for ‘Turn Of The Wheel’, ‘Sword Of Deliverance, ‘Guardian Angel’, Grace of God and Target here: https://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 n’ Roll, which featured the hit ‘Island in the Sun’, the band continued building popularity in 1985 with their sophomore effort, Disturbing the Peace, which contained the hit, ‘God Blessed Video’. The band issued one more studio LP, 1986’s 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 ‘Nightwatch,’ the staunch, speedy melodic metal of ‘Turn Of The Wheel’ or the thick, bluesy chug of ‘House Of Lies,’ there is little doubt that this Alcatrazz is going full-tilt with not one ounce of a shackle holding them back. “The new album brings us full circle from our original roots to a modern much heavier version of all things Alcatrazz in 2021,” confirms Shea. “I feel great and I have been looking forward to the release of our new album with its heavy rocking metal sounds.”
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 Saxon’s Nigel Glockler (drums on ‘Guardian Angel’ and ‘Blackheart’), Tank’s Cliff Evans (bass on ‘Grace of God’) and Donnie Van Stavern of Riot (bass on ‘Guardian Angel’, ‘Nightwatch’ and ‘Target’), underscoring how perennially popular Alcatrazz’s music remains with their peers.
And just in case you’re wondering what V stands for? Alcatrazz’s 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. Alice’s 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: https://www.facebook.com/alcatrazzband
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlcatrazzReal
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alcatrazz_official/")
