ALICATE – Too Bad To Be Good (2026) *0dayrox Premiere* *HQ*

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Now we have here in exclusive at 0dayrox “Too Bad To Be Good“, the upcoming new album from Swedish melodic hard rockers ALICATE, to be released April 24 by Pride & Joy Music.
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”. After a hiatus in the 90s Alicate reformed and fast forward to 2009, when their first full length album called “World Of Anger” was released.
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).

At the end of 2025, a line-up change happened in ALICATE when the new keyboardist Marcus Zerath came on board injecting new energy to the band. Immediately they started the recording of “Too Bad To Be Good”, their 6th full length CD, where ALICATE continues in the Melodic Rock vein of their origins with catchy songs and some very strong hooks.
The band‘s joint collaboration on the 10 new songs gives a really solid foundation for Jonas’ strong voice. Also, Pete Alpenborg (James Christian, Rob Moratti), was invited to co-write some songs, like the single “Save Our Love”.
“Too Bad To Be Good” is very good slice of classy Scandi Melodic Rock, recorded with an updated production.

You saw it here first at 0dayrox

01 – Changes
02 – Too Bad To Be Good
03 – One Shot
04 – Save Our Love
05 – Right Here Right Now
06 – Mysterious
07 – For Now
08 – High On Livin’
09 – Don’t Turn Around
10 – Run

Jonas Erixon (Vocals, Guitars)
Fredrik Ekberg (Bass)
Jesper Persson (Drums)
Marcus Zerath (Keyboards)

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