Alkatrazz

This article is about the English heavy metal band. For the American heavy metal band featuring Graham Bonnet and Yngwie Malmsteen, see Alcatrazz.

Alkatrazz
OriginMaidstone, England
Genres
Years active1980 (1980)–1983 (1983)
LabelsRCA
Past membersCraig Stevens
Bob Jenner
Nicko Parsons
Gary Bevan
Phillip Tame

Alkatrazz were an English heavy metal band from Maidstone, Kent. Formed in 1980 as part of the new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM) movement, the group originally featured lead vocalist Craig Stevens, guitarist and backing vocalist Bob Jenner, bassist Gary Bevan, and drummer and backing vocalist Nick Parsons. In 1981 they signed to RCA Records and released their debut album Young Blood, followed by their second Radio 5 the following year. Shortly after the latter's release, Alkatrazz were dropped by the label. Bevan was briefly replaced by Phillip Tame, before the group disbanded in 1983.