3RD STAGE ALERT - 3rd Stage Alert (New Expanded Remastered CD Reissue from Heaven and Hell with Bonus Tracks)
$13.95
Description
New expanded remastered reissue of the rare self-titled EP from 3RD STAGE ALERT - from Heaven & Hell from 2025. Originally released on Metal Blade Records in 1984 and was produced by YNGWIE MALMSTEEN.
CD FEATURES:
• 1984 EP re-mastered
• Originally produced by Yngwie J. Malmsteen
• Plus 6 bonus tracks available ONLY on CD version)
• Includes a 20-page booklet
• Complete EP lyrics, photos & band history essay
• Limited to 500 copies worldwide
TRACKS:
1. "Superstar"
2. "Steppin' Out"
3. "The Stranger"
4. "Take that Jump"
5. "Adagio (For A Dead Soldier)"
6. "Mind Invader"
7. "On Hold" (demo)
8. "Take that Jump" (demo)
9. ''Steppin’ Out" (demo)
10. "Fine Line"
11. "Time’s Up"
About the band:
3RD STAGE ALERT was formed in 1982 by Al Morris and Giulio Lomma, two guitar players seeking to form a band that defied the typical mold of L.A. rock bands at the time. The duo recruited Dave Drury for vocals, who had recently migrated to L.A. from Philadelphia, where he was the singer for World War III. Initially, the band went through several drummers and bass players before settling on their lineup. Joining the original three members were former STEELER drummer Mark Edwards and BURNING ROME bassist Ron Murray. Like many Los Angeles bands, 3RD STAGE ALERT debuted with a track on the legendary Metal Blade Records “Metal Massacre” compilation series, appearing on the second volume released in 1982 with the aggressive and dynamic track ‘Mind Invader’.Later, 3RD STAGE ALERT would go into Music Grinder and Sunswept Studios in Hollywood to record the band’s debut self-titled EP. Guitar hero Yngwie J Malmsteen would produce the EP, which would be the guitarist's first producing effort. Malmsteen would also perform on the instrumental track ‘Adagio (For a Dead Soldier)’. Other tracks included: ‘Superstar’, ‘Steppin Out’, ‘ The Stranger’, and ‘Take the Jump’ featuring later HELLION frontwoman Ann Boleyn on keyboards.
CREDITS:
Tracks 1-5:
3RD Stage Alert is:
Dave Drury- Vocals
Al Morris - Guitars (lead)
Giulio Lomma - Guitars (rhythm)
Ron Murray Bass
Mark Edwards Drums
Songs written by A. Morris, D. Drury, G. Lomma
Produced by Yngwie J. Malmsteen
Engineer by Randy Burns
Recorded at Music Grinder in Hollywood, CA.
Recorded at Sunswept Studios in Hollywood, CA.
Mixed at Redwing Studios in Tarzana, CA.
Additional musicians:
Yngwie J. Malmsteen Guitars (additional) (track 5)
Ann Boleyn Keyboards (tracks 1, 4)
Track 6 "MIND INVADER":
Written by A. Morris
Line-up
Albert Hans Morris - Lead guitar
Giulio Lomma - Rhythm guitar
David Drury - Vocals
Dave Renta - bass
Kerry Divine - drums
Produced by Brian Slagel
Recorded at Mad Dog Studios in Burbank, Ca.
Engineer by Chad Blake
Mixed at MCA Whitney Recording Studios
Tracks 7-9:
Songs written by A. Morris, D. Drury, G. Lomma
Line-up
Albert Hans Morris - lead guitar
Giulio Lomma - rhythm guitar
David Drury - vocals
Steve Holquin - drum
Pat Angerson - bass
Tracks 10:
Written by A. Morris & D.G. Powell
Line-up
Albert Hans Morris - lead guitar
Giulio Lomma - rhythm guitar
David Drury - vocals
Ralph Serafino - drums
Bob Loza - bass
Track 11:
Written by A. Morris
Line-up
Al Morris - guitar
Jeff Scott Soto - vocals
Andy Parker - drums
Gary Shea - bass
Sally Mikals - vocals
Recorded February 24th 1990 at Andy Packer’s Satellite Studio in Burbank, CA.
Engineered by Bruce Wildstein.
FOR FANS OF: MSG, Alkatrazz, Rainbow, Scorpions & UFO
(PRE-ORDER: ESTIMATED ARRIVAL DATE NOVEMBER 15, 2025)
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