AXEL RUDI PELL Shares New Single “Darkest Hour”

New Album ‘Risen Symbol’

to be Released June 14, 2024, via Steamhammer/SPV

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Story: Ralph Greco, Jr.

Today, legendary guitar player AXEL RUDI PELL shares “Darkest Hour,” the second single from his forthcoming album, ‘Risen Symbol’ due out June 14, 2024, via Steamhammer/SPV. The single is accompanied by a music video which is available below.

On his 22nd (!) studio album ‘Risen Symbol’, Bochum-based guitarist and songwriter AXEL RUDI PELL continues to fly the melodic hard rock flag without watering down his style with pseudo-modern stylistic variations or expendable studio gimmicks. At the same time, he is constantly looking for new influences, exciting inspirations, and catchy hooks.

Watch the Official Music Video for “Darkest Hour” HERE

One of the best things about ARP’s anthems is that they are perfectly tailored to the charismatic voice of frontman Johnny Gioeli. The American vocalist is one of the most eminent rock singers worldwide and, together with PELL, former Rainbow drummer Bobby Rondinelli, and the two longstanding ARP members Ferdy Doernberg (keyboards) and Volker Krawczak (bass), has been an integral part of a perfectly oiled machine for more than ten years, wowing fans and media alike.

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‘Risen Symbol’ Track List:

1. The Resurrection (Intro)

2. Forever Strong

3. Guardian Angel

4. Immigrant Song

5. Darkest Hour

6. Ankhaia

7. Hell’s On Fire

8. Crying In Pain

9. Right On Track

10. Taken By Storm

‘Risen Symbol’ will be released on June 14th, 2024

via Steamhammer/SPV in the following configurations:

=> CD DigiPak incl. poster

=> 2LP Gatefold, 140 g, neon orange vinyl, printed inner sleeves

=> Download / Streaming

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=> Exclusive CD/LP Bundles with a shirt and exclusive vinyl

only at the Steamhammer shop

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=> 2LP Gatefold exclusive colored edition only at the Napalm shop

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AXEL RUDI PELL Live Dates

Festivals 2024:

13.07. BG-Mogilovo – Midalidare Rock

20.07. DE-Pyras – Pyraser Classic Rock Night

31.07.-03.08. DE-Wacken – Wacken Open Air

01.-03.08. SE-Rejmyre – Skogsröjet Festival

15.-17.08. CZ-Moravský Krumlov – Rock Castle

16.-18.08. CH-Cudrefin – Rock The Lakes

AXEL RUDI PELL Tour 2024:

18.07. DE-Augsburg – Spectrum

19.07. DE-Augsburg – Spectrum (sold out)

06.10. DE-Bochum – Zeche

08.10. DE-Munich – Backstage Werk

09.10. CH-Zurich – Komplex

10.10. DE-Radolfzell – Milchwerk

11.10. DE-Markneukirchen – Musikhalle

13.10. AT-Vienna – Szene

14.10. HU-Budapest – Barba Negra

16.10. DE-Saarbrücken – Garage

18.10. DE-Geiselwind – Eventcenter

19.10. DE-Osnabrück – Hydepark

20.10. DE-Langen – Stadthalle

21.10. DE-Berlin – Huxleys

22.10. DE-Hamburg – Fabrik

24.10. SE-Stockholm – Klubben

25.10. SE-Gothenborg – Brewhouse

26.10. SE-Malmö – Slagthuset

28.10. DE-Bochum – Zeche

Tour Agency: https://www.continental-concerts.de

Band Line Up:

Johnny Gioeli – Lead and Backing Vocals

Axel Rudi Pell – Lead and Rhythm Guitars

Ferdy Doernberg – Keyboards

Volker Krawczak – Bass

Bobby Rondinelli – Drums

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Ralph Greco, Jr. is the devilishly clever nom de plume of professional writer/musician Ralph Greco who lives in the wilds of suburban New Jersey. He is also a podcast co-host, but as everyone has a podcast these days, this fact is of very little consequence.

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