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.
