[From left to right: Bobby Rondinelli (drums), Axel Rudi Pell (guitars), Johnny Gioeli (vocals), Volker Krawczak (bass), Ferdy Doernberg (Keyboards); Photo credit to Kai Hoffmann]

Guitarist and songwriter Axel Rudi Pell has announced his 22nd studio album, Risen Symbol, and he continues to “fly the Melodic Hard Rock flag” while looking for new influences.

On the new album, frontman and vocalist Johnny Gioeli joins Pell, alongside former Rainbow drummer Bobby Rondinelli, and the two longstanding ARP members Ferdy Doernberg (keyboards) and Volker Krawczak (bass).

Risen Symbol will be available on Steamhammer/SPV on June 14, 2024. On April 3, 2024 fans will see the arrival of the lead single “Guardian Angel” followed on May 22, 2024 by “Darkest Hour”.

AXEL RUDI PELL live 2024:

13.07. BG-Mogilovo – Midalidare Rock
19.07. DE-Augsburg – Spectrum
20.07. DE-Pyras – Pyraser Classic Rock Night
26.-28.07. DE-Seebronn – Rock Of Ages
3107.-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-Vallamand – Rock The Lakes