It’s hard to believe that it’s just over a year since Alcatrazz and Girlschool played in this very venue together along with NWOBHM veterans Tytan. The tour went down so well that they decided to …READ MORE
Alcatrazz took the world by storm back in the 80s with their stunning albums that featured ex-Rainbow vocalist Graham Bonnet, and introduced the world to Yngwie Malmsteen and Steve Vai. Fast forward to 2023, and …READ MORE
In most bands it is the lead singer who is the focus of most of the attention, although there may well be a lead guitarist or two who will challenge this presumption. When vocalist Graham …READ MORE
The Backstory Alcatrazz was born in 1983 and can boast they introduced guitarists Yngwie Malmsteen and Steve Vai to the world. Fronted by vocalist Graham Bonnet, Alcatrazz released three studio albums before disbanding in 1987. …READ MORE
Red Blooded Hell Raiser Last year I discovered David Reece’s solo work for the first time on Cacophony of Souls. Through that album, David told some great stories against a Classic Rock meets Blues Rock …READ MORE
Life After Afterlife Graham Bonnet (Alcatrazz, MSG), Bob Kulick (W.A.S.P., Kiss), Jimmy Waldo (Alcatrazz, New England), Chuck Wright (Quiet Riot), and Frankie Banali (Quiet Riot, W.A.S.P.). On paper, Blackthone appeared to be the next big …READ MORE
Cult Legends Return to Disturb the Peace Once Again Graham Bonnet, Jimmy Waldo, and Gary Shea founded Alcatrazz in 1983. That same year they released their first album No Parole From Rock ‘n’ Roll with …READ MORE
After vocalist Graham Bonnet left MSG under something of a cloud, he wasted no time in putting together Alcatrazz with Jimmy Waldo and joined by the then Swedish hot shot, Yngwie Malmsteen. Metal Express Radios …READ MORE
Who would have thought that a “one-off” hit single in 1968, written by the Bee Gees would have kick started a career in music lasting half a century? During a fruitless search for a singer …READ MORE