Pell often says his music is about a Knight in shining armour going on various adventures. Each album continues one new quest after the other, and songs are told as separate stories. Pell's main influence in guitar work has been Ritchie Blackmore from Deep Purple.
SPV Records released a live DVD on 25 February 2008, titled Live over Europe, which includes the full performance from the Rock Hard Festival in 2007, and comes with a bonus disc which includes live footage from Pell's own archive. In 2012, a new Axel Rudi Pell live concert CD/DVD Live on Fire was released.
In 2013, ex-Rainbow drummer Bobby Rondinelli joined the band, replacing Mike Terrana after his initial departure in 2013. Mike Terrana wanted to pursue other projects, such as becoming a member of the supergroup The Ferrymen, featuring Rainbow singer Ronnie Romero on vocals. Axel celebrated his 25th anniversary as a musician in 2014, headlining the Bang Your Head festival in Balignen Germany on 11 July 2014. It featured one of the original line up's singers: Jeff Scott Soto. Special guests also included Joerg Michael, Rob Rock, Ronnie Atkins, John Lawton, ex-Rainbow singer Graham Bonnett, Doogie White, keyboardist Tony Carey and drummer Vinny Appice. The show consisted of 3 acts: a short Steeler reunion and brief Axel Rudi Pell original line up reunion with Jeff Scott Soto, a full modern Axel Rudi Pell show with vocalist Johnny Gioeli and current band members, and the last act featuring various Deep Purple and Rainbow covers with a full ensemble.
In 2019, the band celebrated their 30th anniversary, releasing a double live album called XXX - 30th Anniversary Live. The songs were recorded on various dates of the Knights Call 2018 tour. The group's Facebook page stated at the time that the band did not know they were being recorded but when they heard the audio they were amazed and wanted to release it to celebrate the group's 30th Anniversary. It was released in June 2019 on CD and LP.
On 5 February 2020, they announced their latest album on their Facebook page, titled Sign of the Times, due for release on 24 April 2020. In March 2020, the band announced a delay of the release of the new record, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and was released on 8 May 2020 instead. A tour in support of the new album was also postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and then later delayed again until 2022. In late 2020, Pell announced his newest album Diamonds Unlocked II, which was released on 30 July 2021. It is another covers album similar to Diamonds Unlocked from 2007. Pell is well known for his extensive touring, mostly around Germany and his home town in Bochum. He rarely tours globally, but has performed a few one-off shows in London over the recent years. However, there has always been high demand to bring him to other countries. They are also famous for attending many music festivals such as being regulars at Wacken Open Air since the late 1990s. Most recently they announced a new album of original music, called Lost XXIII, which was eventually released on 14 April 2022.
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Studio albums
Wild Obsession (1989)
Nasty Reputation (1991)
Eternal Prisoner (1992)
Between the Walls (1994)
Black Moon Pyramid (1996)
Magic (1997)
Oceans of Time (1998)
The Masquerade Ball (2000)
Shadow Zone (2002)
Kings and Queens (2004)
Mystica (2006)
Diamonds Unlocked (2007) (cover album)
Tales of the Crown (2008)
The Crest (2010)
Circle of the Oath (2012)
Into the Storm (2014)
Game of Sins (2016)
Knights Call (2018)
Sign of the Times (2020)
Diamonds Unlocked II (2021) (cover album)
Lost XXIII (2022)
Beautiful Day
Axel Rudi Pell Lyrics
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Shoots up through the stony ground
There's no room
No space to rent in this town
You're out of luck
And the reason that you had to care
The traffic is stuck
You thought that you'd found a friend
To take you out of this place
Someone you could lend a hand
In return for grace
It's a beautiful day
Sky falls, you feel like
It's a beautiful day
Don't let it get away
You're on the road
But you've got no destination
You're in the mud
In the maze of imagination
You love this town
Even if this doesn't ring true
You've been all over
And it's been all over you
It's a beautiful day
Sky falls, you feel like
It's a beautiful day
Don't let it get away
Oh, touch me
Take me to the other place
Teach me
I know I'm not a helpless case
See the world in green and blue
See China right in front of you
See the canyons broken by cloud
And see the tuna fleets clearing the sea out
See the Bedouin fires at night
See the oil fields at first light
And see the bird with a leaf in her mouth
After the flood all the colors came out, yeah
It's a beautiful day
Sky falls, you feel like
It's a beautiful day
Don't let it get away
Oh, touch me
Take me to the other place
Teach me
I know I'm not a hopeless case
What you don't have you don't need it now
What you don't know you can feel somehow
What you don't have you don't need it now
Need it now
It's a beautiful day
Sky falls, you feel like
It's a beautiful day
Don't let it get away
Oh, touch me
Take me to the other place
It's a beautiful day
Don't let it get away
The song "Beautiful Day" by Axel Rudi Pell is about finding beauty in the midst of chaos and confusion. The lyrics describe an individual who is feeling stuck in their current situation, and searching for someone to help them find their way out. The song is a reminder to embrace the present moment and let go of past grievances or worries about the future. The repeated refrain "It's a beautiful day, don't let it get away" serves as a mantra for staying present and appreciating the beauty in the world around us.
The theme of the song can be interpreted as a call to action to seek out moments of joy and positivity in our daily lives, regardless of our circumstances. The line "What you don't have you don't need it now, what you don't know you can feel somehow" suggests a mindset of gratitude and openness to new experiences. The song encourages listeners to see the world with fresh eyes, as if seeing it for the first time, and find wonder in even the most mundane of things.
Overall, "Beautiful Day" is a reminder to appreciate the beauty in the world around us and stay present in the moment, even amidst chaos and confusion.
Line by Line Meaning
The heart is a bloom
The heart is a symbol of something beautiful that rises through the adversities in life like a newly blossomed flower.
Shoots up through the stony ground
It depicts the heart's resiliency and determination to grow despite the hard and barren condition it finds itself in.
There's no room
The environment has no space or capacity to accommodate growth and life, defining the challenges one can encounter in life.
No space to rent in this town
The space for growth and opportunities is already taken up, and it's tough to find even a little room to nurture yourself and your aspirations.
You're out of luck
The circumstances are not favorable to your desires and goals, and you seem to have run out of options or solutions.
And the reason that you had to care
The need to care and to strive for growth and betterment serves as the motivation or inspiration to keep pushing despite the hurdles.
The traffic is stuck
The obstacles and issues in life can hinder progress and development, and sometimes, it feels like everything has paused without any movement.
And you're not moving anywhere
You're stagnant and unable to make strides or progress towards your goals or dreams because of the hindrances present.
You thought that you'd found a friend
Sometimes, we think that we've found a person who will help us escape the hardships we face in our lives.
To take you out of this place
We hope to find someone to help us move to a better place, a better mind state, and better circumstances.
Someone you could lend a hand
The friend is someone we believe we can exchange help and support with, building a foundation of trust and mutual aid.
In return for grace
We expect that our acts of kindness and concern towards others will be reciprocated positively.
It's a beautiful day
Despite the challenges and obstacles one can face in life, there are always moments of hope, beauty, and happiness, captured in the phrase "beautiful day."
Sky falls, you feel like
The phrase symbolizes a moment of bitter and harsh despair despite the beauty surrounding it.
Don't let it get away
Hold on to the good moments in life, and don't let negativity overcome them.
You're on the road
Life is often a journey, and everyone is on a specific path to reach their unique destinations and goals.
But you've got no destination
It's easy to feel lost on the path, uncertain of where the route will lead.
You're in the mud
Life's journey can be tiresome, dirty, and uncertain, overwhelming for anyone navigating it.
In the maze of imagination
Our minds can be chaotic and confusing, making it hard for us to find our way and move forward.
You love this town
Regardless of the difficulties and shortcomings one can experience in life's journey, it is easy to find love and affection for your surrounding and environment.
Even if this doesn't ring true
Despite the challenges and difficulties, one may have negative feelings towards the environment, but love always finds a way to overcome this.
You've been all over
Travelling and traversing the world is the one way we can experience and learn from different cultures and people.
And it's been all over you
The world's experiences and emotions can shape who you are and who you will be in the future.
Oh, touch me
The phrase is a call for help or a plea for assistance, someone to lean on during life's harsh moments.
Take me to the other place
We hope to find a place that feels safe, comfortable, and peaceful, and away from the worries and difficulties of life.
Teach me
As we navigate life, we will always have something new to learn, and we always need guidance and assistance while doing so.
I know I'm not a helpless case
Although the journey of life may be challenging, we should never give up and always believe we have the ability and strength to fight through any obstacle.
See the world in green and blue
The phrase describes the colors of the Earth as seen from space, symbolizing the beauty and vastness of the world we inhabit.
See China right in front of you
China is an example of the diverse cultures and people that make our world so fascinating and different from one another.
See the canyons broken by cloud
The phrase describes the ripple effects of clouds hovering over the canyons, creating a beautiful and breath-taking view.
And see the tuna fleets clearing the sea out
The phrase describes the fishing industry and symbols the way humans interact with the world around them.
See the Bedouin fires at night
It depicts those who live in deserts, where all you can see for miles and miles on a clear night, are fires to keep you warm.
See the oil fields at first light
It portrays the beauty in the extraction of crude oil, which can greatly impact our daily lives.
And see the bird with a leaf in her mouth
The phrase depicts the beauty of nature and how the smallest things symbolize grace and beauty uniquely.
After the flood all the colors came out, yeah
In the chaos that comes after tragedy and loss, new life, new beginnings, and new hope can arise.
What you don't have you don't need it now
We shouldn't focus on what we lack, but rather, appreciate what we have in the present.
What you don't know you can feel somehow
Even without knowing everything, our intuition and emotions can guide us towards better paths and outcomes.
Need it now
Sometimes, we just need to seize the moment and take advantage of favorable chances and opportunities that come our way.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDWARD J BRIGATI, FELIX CAVALIERE, MARC FRANCIS COSTANZO, BRIAN THOMAS HIGGINS, DEREK MACKENZIE
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dragon in winter
I love the original but this awesome. Metal makes everything better.
Zhavyne
Love this version so much! <3
Sebastián Rodríguez
OMG nice version BROOOOO! Keep Rocking \m/ !
Toni Gómez López
GREAT Gioeli!!! Cada vez mejores Axel Rudi Pell!!! Pedazo de solo!!!
dabrainyyyy
Awesome cover
Vytautas🇱🇹
Super cover !
tmr626
Love this song! It has a little more edge to it.
bonoreta
GENIAL !!!
Geo Gou
Perfect
mike D'isoard
ein wundervolles cover! forget u2