Description
As the V title suggests, Alcatrazz unleashed their fifth studio album upon the world in the Autumn of 2021, featuring the founding members Jimmy Waldo and Gary Shea, Alcatrazz welcomes singer Doogie White to the fold, where he joins guitar God prodigy Joe Stump in creating 12 masterful melodic metal selections. From the furious tempest of opener lsquoGuardian Angelrsquo to the speedy melodic metal of lsquoTurn of the Wheelrsquo on through to bluesier heavyweights such as lsquoHouse of Liesrsquo, White nails every note and the band carries an energy not heard for many a year. The true noise, however, will erupt around Stumprsquos performance. Whether shredding like legendary pastmembers Yngwie Malmsteen and Steve Vai, or delivering tasteful, rich solos, Stumprsquos performance will surely catapult him into the canon of metal guitar God virtuosos.The album was produced by Giles Lavery and Jimmy Waldo, and mixedmastered by Andy Haller, and features guest appearances from Saxonrsquos Nigel Glockler, Donnie Van Stavern of Riot and Cliff Evans of Tank.Alcatrazz have created a masterful piece of work that will satiate their fans and heartily engage lovers of Rainbow, Saxon and real melodic metal music. V as a title stands for this being their fifth studio album, but truthfully, it could just as easily stand for the Victory.
