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.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axel_Rudi_Pell
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)
Stone
Axel Rudi Pell Lyrics
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Bang the drum in a foreign land
Sometimes I wonder just what I'm chasing
When all I need is the touch of your hand
I've got no fixed abode
I'm out of my own
Babe, it gets so cold
I'm just a stone without your love
I'm just a stone without your love
And we all laugh and the jokes get wilder
Staying up, staying out
When we're drinking, fade away into the morning
When the strangest cold gets deeper still
I've got no fixed abode
I'm out of my own
Babe, it gets so cold
Without your love
I'm just a stone without your love
I'm just a stone without your love
I'm just a stone
Without your sweet kiss I'm gone forever
And without your touch I have no control
Without your love I'm just a loser
Without your love I'm just a stone
I'm just a stone without your love, yeah
I'm just a stone without your love
I'm just a stone without your love
I'm just a loser without your love
I'm just a stone without your love
Without your love
Without your touch I'm just a stone
I'm just a stone
The song "Stone" by Axel Rudi Pell expresses the feeling of being lost and distant from someone who has left an indelible mark on the singer's life. The lyrics describe a person who is wandering aimlessly, chasing some unknown goal, but deep down, all they need is the love and touch of the one they miss. The first verse refers to a "tangled dream and endless highways," which could symbolize the confusing and directionless journey the singer is on. They feel like they are constantly beating the drums in a foreign land, but they don't know why. The chorus repeats the lines "I'm just a stone without your love," emphasizing the singer's feeling of emptiness and loss without the person they love.
The second verse employs imagery of laughter and wild jokes to describe the singer's attempts to cope with their loneliness. They stay up late and drink, but ultimately, the cold feeling without their lover's touch still persists. The bridge discusses how the singer's entire world falls apart when they are separated from their beloved. They become losers and stones without that love, begging for their touch and kiss.
Overall, "Stone" is a melancholy song that captures the feelings of being lost and incomplete without someone important. It speaks to the importance of love and human connection in our lives, and the ways in which we can feel like aimless wanderers without them.
Line by Line Meaning
Tangled dream and endless highways
Lost in thoughts and traveling through life's journey with no end in sight
Bang the drum in a foreign land
Embracing new experiences without fear and immersing oneself in unfamiliar environments
Sometimes I wonder just what I'm chasing
Questioning the purpose and direction of one's own pursuits
When all I need is the touch of your hand
Realizing that true contentment and fulfillment comes from the love and connection with another person
I've got no fixed abode
Not having a permanent home or sense of belonging
I'm out of my own
Feeling lost and disconnected from oneself
Babe, it gets so cold
Expressing the loneliness and emptiness felt without the warmth of a loved one's presence
I'm just a stone without your love
Feeling lifeless and insignificant without the love and support of someone special
And we all laugh and the jokes get wilder
Enjoying the fun and spontaneity of being in the moment with friends
Staying up, staying out
Indulging in late nights and adventurous experiences with close companions
When we're drinking, fade away into the morning
Losing track of time and letting go of all worries and responsibilities
When the strangest cold gets deeper still
Feeling the chill of loneliness and emptiness despite being surrounded by others
Without your sweet kiss I'm gone forever
Reliant on the love and affection from a significant other for true happiness and fulfillment
And without your touch I have no control
Feeling helpless and powerless without the emotional support and guidance of a loved one
Without your love I'm just a loser
Feeling inadequate and incomplete without the love and validation from someone special
Without your love I'm just a stone
Feeling insignificant and unimportant without the love and companionship of another person
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTON REA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
kasesign
Nice intense version. Lots of feeling. Axel and the band kick ass with heart.
Jeanpaul Melchiorre
Axel how could I say on you? you sound great, you have talent for the music. Simply congratulations.
Steen Enegaard Guttman
Great version of Chris Rea's "Stone".... like Always 🤘