Alcatrazz are happy to announce that the very long dispute with former lead vocalist Graham Bonnet has come to an end. The United States Trademark Trial & Appeals Board have today ruled in the favor of the original founding members of the band Jimmy Waldo and Gary Shea, and not in favor of departed vocalist Graham Bonnet. There is, and will be, only one band called “Alcatrazz”.
The band comments:
“Graham quit the band in 2020, leaving us on the eve of our 2020 album release “Born Innocent”… he has stated this clearly in many interviews since then, while we have continued with significant touring and album releases, and are now working on our next studio album for BraveWords Records, we are delighted that the courts have recognized this unfortunate episode for what it was, and is, and thus, Alcatrazz is now a registered trademark and we move forward with the utmost confidence and dedication to making more Alcatrazz Heavy Metal music… this is now our third album since Graham’s departure so this is all well and truly behind us”
The band and Bonnet had been engaged in a public and heated dispute over the Alcatrazz band name since 2021, with the remaining members revealing that Graham’s excessive drinking and significant lip-synching during live performances had taken a huge toll on the bands brand and reputation.
“We are putting all that behind us now, we wish Graham well and we know via various mutual contacts that he wishes the same for us”.
“He is happy doing what he is doing, and we are happy continuing on our path”
BraveWords Records recently released the re-record of “Island In The Sun (Re-Opened 2025)” by Alcatrazz. The single is available on all digital services.
Alcatrazz “Island In The Sun (Re-Opened 2025)” video: below.
Stream or Purchase Alcatrazz “Island In The Sun (Re-Opened 2025)”: https://smarturl.it/islandsun2025
Alcatrazz hit the road in Europe later this year with Girlschool.
GIRLSCHOOL + ALCATRAZZ
11/14 Sweden, Sala, Rockland
11/15 Sweden, Stockholm, Rock At Sea Cruise
11/18 Finland, Turku, Nirvana + Daze Dolls
11/19 Finland, Helsinki, On The Rocks
11/20 Finland, Tampere, Tavara-asema
11/21 Finland, Nakkila, Verstas
11/22 Finland, Kouvola, House Of Rock
GIRLSCHOOL + ALCATRAZZ + DAVID REECE’s BANGALORE CHOIR
11/25 Belgium, Kortjik, DVG Club
11/27 Germany, Kassel, Goldgrube
11/28 Germany, Passau, Zauberberg
11/29 Austria, Steyr, Kulturverein Röda
12/02 Czechia, Olomouc, Bounty Rock Cafe
12/05 Germany, Selb, Rockclub Nordbayern
12/06 Germany, Mörlenbach/Weiher, Live Music Hall
12/07 Germany, Dortmund, Musiktheater Piano
Tickets: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/57544-alcatrazz
More dates to be announced soon!
Giles Lavery – Vocals
Joe Stump – Guitar
Jimmy Waldo – Keys
Gary Shea – Bass
Mark Benquechea – Drums
Track produced by Giles Lavery & Jimmy Waldo
Track mixed by Andy Haller @ www.andyhaller.com
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