In March 2017, three-fifths of the original lineup (Bonnet, Waldo and Shea) reunited for three shows in Japan, which also included Conrado Pesinato and Mark Benquechea on guitar and drums respectively. The performances were recorded for the live album/DVD Parole Denied – Tokyo 2017 , which was released on December 7, 2018. In February 2019, Bonnet confirmed that he had once again resurrected Alcatrazz, with a new lineup featuring himself, Waldo and Benquechea, as well as guitarist Joe Stump and bassist Beth-Ami Heavenstone. She briefly became the band’s first female member, having been in Bonnet’s namesake band. This lineup had planned to record a new album together, which was also said to be including contributions from Chris Impellitteri , Bob Kulick , Dario Mollo and former Alcatrazz guitarist Steve Vai . Heavenstone was replaced on bass in January 2020 by a returning Gary Shea. Alcatrazz’s first studio album in 34 years, Born Innocent , was released on July 31, 2020.
In March 2017, three-fifths of the original lineup (Bonnet, Waldo and
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