PRIDE & JOY MUSIC News - ALICATE, KAASIN & ALIEN
The following albums are released via PRIDE & JOY MUSIC today on CD & digital:
Alien - Live At Sweden Rock Festival
KAASIN - The Underworld
Alicate - Too Bad To Be Good
Alicate
Too Bad To Be Good
Pride & Joy Music
24 April 2026
Alicate was formed in the late 80‘s by lead vocalist/guitarist Jonas Erixon and bass player Fredrik Ekberg. They put together a band that toured in Sweden and Finland and also supported Ian Gillan on his "Toolbox Tour" in 1992.
After a hiatus in the 90‘s Alicate reformed and fast forward to 2009, when their first full length album called “World Of Anger” was released. The same year they did a successful appearance at Sweden Rock festival and with the new found popularity the album “Free Falling” was released in 2013. Their third full release, “Unforgiven To Be Forgiven”, followed in 2018 together with a live EP called “Live At Forum”.
During Covid pandemic, Jonas Erixon composed songs and collaborated with some high profile artists with songs for Giant, Skills (with Billy Sheehan and Brad Gillis) and Sweet Oblivion (Geoff Tate).
During the Pandemic, Erixon wrote new material for Alicate. The album "Butterfly" was released 2022 via Pride & Joy Music.
The Swedish quartet quickly started recording their next release in the same vein. The result was the long player "Heaven Tonight" (2024, Pride & Joy Music).
At the end of 2025, a line-up change happened when the new keyboardist in the band, Marcus Zerath, came on board - injecting new energy to the band!
The new release „Too Bad to Be Good“ continues in the Melodic Rock vein with some very strong hooks. The band‘s joint collaboration on the 10 new songs gives a solid foundation for Jonas strong voice. Also, Pete Alpenborg, was invited to co-write some songs like the single “Save Our Love”.
Alicate chose Svein Jensen at Grand Recordings to mix the album with a fresh perspective on the music. The mastering was handled by Philip Granqvist.
Line-up: Jonas Erixon (vox/git)
Marcus Zerath (Keyboards)
Fredrik Ekberg (Bass)
Jesper Persson (Drums)
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KAASIN
The Underworld
Pride & Joy Music
24 April 2026
KAASIN return in 2026 with their new studio album „The Underworld“, released by Pride & Joy Music on April 24, 2026. The album marks a new chapter for the Norwegian hard rock band, presenting a darker and more atmospheric sound while remaining firmly rooted in classic hard rock traditions built on strong melodies and solid musicianship.
KAASIN was founded in 2020 by guitarist Jo Henning Kaasin, formerly of Come Taste the Band.
Kaasin is widely respected for his collaborations with internationally renowned artists such as Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple) and Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow). Together with bassist Ståle Kaasin (Humbucker, 2020Vision), the foundation of KAASIN was laid with a clear ambition: to create contemporary hard rock with a classic spirit and a strong sense of identity.
The band is fronted by vocalist Jan Thore Grefstad (Saint Deamon and TNT), whose powerful and expressive voice quickly became a defining element of KAASIN’s sound. In October 2021, drummer Per-Morten Bergseth (Jorn, Wig Wam, Course of Fate, Holter) joined the band, followed in 2022 by keyboard player Erling Henanger (Magic Pie, Holter), who contributes both live and in the studio.
After the release of an advance single, the debut album „Fired Up“, released on November 19th, 2021, established KAASIN on the European hard rock scene. The album received excellent reviews and was voted Album of the Year 2021 by the readers of Norway’s leading rock magazine Rockman. To date, KAASIN has generated more than 1.3 million streams on Spotify, reflecting a steadily growing international audience.
Line-up: Jo Henning Kaasin – guitar, Ståle Kaasin – bass, Jan Thore Grefstad – vocals, Per-Morten Bergseth – drums, Erling Henanger – keyboards
Produced by Halvor Halvorsen, Jo Henning Kaasin and Ståle Kaasin
Recorded by Halvor Halvorsen and KAASIN
Mixed by Halvor Halvorsen
Artwork by Stan W. Decker
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Alien
Live At Sweden Rock Festival
Pride & Joy Music
24 April 2026
Alien is a Swedish rock band that has been a cornerstone of the hard rock scene since 1986, known for their melodic hooks, powerful guitar riffs, and the unmistakable voice of Jim Jidhed. Formed in Gothenburg, Sweden, the band quickly gained recognition both domestically and internationally, building a legacy of powerful albums and unforgettable live shows.
Alien’s self-titled debut album, released in 1988, introduced their melodic hard rock style to the world establishing Alien as one of the standout bands of the late 80s hard rock scene. "Only One Woman," one of Alien’s most iconic songs which currently has almost 6 million streams on Spotify alone, became a massive hit and achieved gold certification in Sweden and dominated Swedish radio charts. The song also performed well internationally, receiving heavy rotation on radio stations in Europe, the US and Japan pushing the band higher into the global spotlight.
Since then, the band has released several albums, the most recent one, ”When Yesterday Comes Around” via Pride & Joy Music. This album has charted in the top 20 of the Swedish album charts in Spring 2025.
After 15 years, on June 4th, 2025, Alien returned to the legendary Sweden Rock Festival and immediately captivated the crowd with a rousing concert. The band comments: “And there they were: a big crowd already waiting, growing fast from the very first song. It was our turn. Our moment - together with an absolutely incredible audience. We savored every note, every smiling face in the crowd. People sang along, and honestly… we had the time of our lives.”
The set consisted of a balanced selection of classics such as “Tears Put Out The Fire,” “Go Easy,” and “Only One Woman,” as well as newer highlights such as “In The End We Fall” and “If Love Is War.”Pride & Joy Music now releases this live album on CD & digital on April 24th, 2026.
Line-up: Jim Jidhed – Vocals, Tony Borg – Guitars, Toby Tarrach – DrumsAdditional musicians: Fredrik Karnell – Bass, Mikael Bäck – Keyboards, Jonathan Jaarnek Norén – Backing Vocals, Kajsa Borg – Backing Vocals
Recorded by Christoffer Pinnen Malmqvist (Sweden Rock Festival)
Mix & Mastering: Ritchie Borg
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