American hard rock band Alcatrazz has featured legendary musicians such as singer Graham Bonnet, as well as guitarists Yngwie Malmsteen and Steve Vai. Their current line-up (guitarist Joe Stump, keyboardist Jimmy Waldo, bassist Gary Shea, drummer Mark Benquechea, and new singer Giles Lavery) has re-recorded nine songs from the band’s back catalog. Prior Convictions continues the Alcatrazz saga with a 21st-century twist on classic songs alongside new material. In addition to well-known tracks such as “Hiroshima Mon Amour,” “Island in the Sun,” and their biggest hit, “God Blessed Video,” the album includes two brand-new songs, “Transylvanian Requiem” and “Stand and Wait Your Turn.” Alcatrazz are carrying on their legacy while giving new fans the opportunity to rediscover a collection of bona fide hard rock classics from the 1980s. Longtime fans, on the other hand, will quickly realize that the new line-up is every bit as potent as past incarnations of the band. Originally issued exclusively on CD in 2025, the album is now also available on high-quality vinyl.

Tracklist:

1. Transylvanian Requiem
2. Stand And Wait Your Turn
3. Jet To Jet
4. Starr Carr Lane
5. Hiroshima Mon Amour
6. Island In The Sun (Re-Opened 2025)
7. Too Young To Die, Too Drunk To Live (2025)
8. God Blessed Video (Grand Theft Audio 2025)
9. Skyfire (2025)
10. General Hospital (2025)
11. Kree Nakoorie (2025)

UPC: 4251267725038
Label: High Roller Records
Release Date: 8.14.26
Format: Vinyl

Alcatrazz – Prior Convictions – Prior Convictions presents a fresh chapter in Alcatrazz’s legacy, bringing together newly re-recorded versions of nine 1980s-era classics alongside two brand-new compositions, “Transylvanian Requiem” and “Stand And Wait Your Turn.” The album delivers a powerful mix of tradition and modern intensity, showcasing the band’s enduring impact on heavy metal. Founding members Jimmy Waldo (keyboards) and Gary Shea (bass) continue the legacy they launched in 1983, while guitar virtuoso Joe “Shredlord” Stump adds his trademark neo-classical firepower. Frontman Giles Lavery (Warlord/Jack Starr/Dragonsclaw) honors the band’s history while proving himself a commanding vocalist in the Alcatrazz lineage. The result is a record that bridges past and present with fierce conviction.

Tracklist:

1. Transylvanian Requiem
2. Stand And Wait Your Turn
3. Jet To Jet
4. Starr Carr Lane
5. Hiroshima Mon Amour
6. Island In The Sun
7. Too Young To Die, Too Drunk To Live
8. God Blessed Video
9. Skyfire
10. General Hospital
11. Kree Nakoorie

UPC: 5055544231309
Label: Brave Words Records
Release Date: 11.28.25
Format: CD