Alcatrazz – V Reviewed: October 2021 Released: 2021, Silver Lining Music Rating: 4/5 Reviewer: Aaron Yurkiewicz It’s been a hot minute since I’ve given any real thought about the current state of Alcatrazz, but I will say that I’ve always viewed the band synonymously with vocalist Graham Bonnet. Alcatrazz was…
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ALCATRAZZ – V Promo
ALCATRAZZ, the mighty Los Angeles-born, guitar-driven heavy metal icons, announce the release of their fifth studio album, aptly titled V, which is set for release via Silver Lining Music on October 15th, 2021. Formed in 1983, ALCATRAZZ became famous for its blend of melodic and progressive rock and for introducing guitar heroes Yngwie…
ARCH ENEMY’s JEFF LOOMIS Joins GRAHAM BONNET’s Version Of ALCATRAZZ
Jeff Loomis has joined Graham Bonnet’s version of ALCATRAZZ. Bonnet announced Loomis’s addition to the band in a statement earlier today. He said: “The cat’s out of the bag! It is with tremendous pride and excitement that I am announcing that Jeff Loomis is officially the new guitar player of…
Alcatrazz has released a new music video of “Turn of the Wheel” and a promo trailer for their upcoming new album due fall 2021
The band has released the following statement: “We are very excited to reveal more and more music as our release date gets closer, for now here is a taste of samples from five songs from the new record. As you can hear we are keeping this close to the original…
Alcatrazz bassist Gary Shea talks about how he named the band and designed the logo, as well as this he gives a studio update on the upcoming first album with new singer Doogie White:
The Evolution Of A Name: William Shakespeare once wrote, “ What’s in a name?” The second step of a new band creating music is what to name it. It is the link between the public and the band. A reference point to be remembered and repeated, establishing the group`s brand…
Best of 2020: Erich Heintzelman
Erich’s Top 20 Metal Albums 2020 There is no way to talk about metal in 2020 without mentioning the pandemic. Bands delayed albums, were unable to tour, and for people the world over it has been a miserable year. For those bands that did release albums, these are the soundtracks…
Graham Bonnet-Solo albums 1974-1992 (box-set)
Reviewed: January, 2021 Released: 2020, Rating: 4/5 Reviewer: JP I think this may be my first ‘non-Metal’ review for Metal-Rules.com in almost 20 years! That is why you are seeing this review in our Let’s Get Rocked section. I was sent a copy of this cool new box-set, GRAHAM BONNET:…
Best of 2020: Marko Syrjälä
1. AC/DC: Power Up Who could have believed that after all the changes and difficulties the band went through in recent years, we would still see a new AC / DC record? And what kind of record? POWER UP is simply the band’s best release since 1990’s RAZOR’S EDGE. The…
ALCATRAZZ welcomes new vocalist Doogie White
Alcatrazz is an English-American heavy metal band formed in 1983 by Graham Bonnet, Jimmy Waldo, and Gary Shea. They are best known for their songs “Island in the Sun” and “God Blessed Video”, and have gone through a number of line-up changes, leaving Bonnet as the only member to be…
Graham Bonnet and Alcatrazz say “Hello Australia” in June
Graham and the band play RAINBOW “Down to Earth” in its entirety, plus a 2 hour set of classics from his time with Alcatrazz/Michael Schenker Group/Impelliteri/Blackthorne even his classic ’70s hits Warm Ride, Baby Blue, even some Marbles classics! ONLY $50 Limited VIP meet and greet EXCLUSIVE ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE before…
JOE STUMP discusses Alcatrazz, Malmsteen, Blackmore and more
JOE STUMP INTERVIEW AND PHOTOS BY MARKO SYRJALA Joe Stump is an American guitarist and songwriter, best known from his ultra-fast neoclassical playing style, which was initially developed by Yngwie Malmsteen. Stump has released several solo albums and played in many bands including HolyHell, Reign of Terror and Trash Broadway.…
Alcatrazz-The Official Bootleg Box-Set 1983-1986
Alcatrazz – The Official Bootleg Box-Set 1983-1986 Released: 2018, HNE Recordings/ Cherry Red Reviewed: Feb 2019 Reviewer: JP Rating: 4/5 Many metal fans of a certain age, who grew up in the pre-digital era, still appreciate the art of the physical product and will pay to support that interest.…
JIMMY WALDO – Graham Bonnet Band, New England, ex- Alcatrazz, Blackthorne etc.
JIMMY WALDO INTERVIEW AND PICTURES BY MARKO SYRJALA Jimmy Waldo is an American keyboard player, songwriter, and producer. He has recorded and performed with several bands including New England, Alcatrazz, Blackthorne, and Quiet Riot. Currently, Waldo is a member of the former Alcatrazz vocalist Graham Bonnet’s band. The band toured across…
GRAHAM BONNET – Solo artist, ex-Rainbow, Alcatrazz, MSG
INTERVIEW AND PHOTOS BY MARKO SYRJALA Graham Bonnet an English rock vocalist and songwriter. Bonnet’s musician career started already in the late ’60s with a band called The Marbles. Later on, he has recorded and performed as a solo artist and as a member of several bands, including Alcatrazz, Impellitteri,…
GRAHAM BONNET – Alcatrazz, solo artist, ex- Rainbow, MSG, Impellitteri
INTERVIEW AND PICTURES BY MARKO SYRJALA Graham Bonnet is an English rock vocalist and songwriter who started a music career in the late ’60s with the band Marbles. Bonnet is best known for his brief career in Rainbow, with whom he recorded the classic album DOWN TO EARTH in 1979.…