British guitarist Anna Cara will fill in for Nita Strauss in Alice Cooper's touring band while Strauss takes a break to welcome her first child this summer. Cara, 22, from Newcastle, England, has worked with Marc Storace (from the Swiss band Krokus) and Tommy Henriksen (guitarist with both Alice Cooper and the Hollywood Vampires). She is making her... Continue Reading →
Alice Cooper reunites with original band members for first album in 50 years, single ‘Black Mamba’ out now
For the first time in over 50 years, the original Alice Cooper group has reunited for a new studio album. "The Revenge of Alice Cooper" is set to release on July 25, 2025, via earMUSIC. Pre-order it here. This album is the successor to the group's iconic records "School's Out," "Billion Dollar Babies," "Love It... Continue Reading →
Alice Cooper and Judas Priest to team up for fall 2025 North American co-headline tour
Shock rock legend Alice Cooper and heavy metal trailblazers Judas Priest will share the stage in fall 2025 on a co-headline tour across North America. Produced by Live Nation, the 22-city run will kick off Sept. 16 at Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi, and wrap Oct. 26 at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, Texas.Coming off... Continue Reading →
Guitarist Gilby Clarke to fill in for Nita Strauss in Alice Cooper’s band
Guitarist Gilby Clarke will join Alice Cooper's band for shows from Jan. 31 to Feb. 16, 2025, filling in for Nita Strauss, who has conflicting obligations. Orianthi, who toured with Alice Cooper from 2011 to 2014, originally was set to fill in, but due to unforeseen circumstances, she now is unable to do the tour.... Continue Reading →
Orianthi to fill in for Nita Strauss in Alice Cooper’s band
Guitarist Orianthi will fill in for Nita Strauss, who has conflicting obligations, in Alice Cooper's band for shows from Jan. 31 to Feb. 16, 2025. Orianthi toured with Alice from 2011 to 2014, along with longtime band members Chuck Garric, Glen Sobel, Tommy Henriksen and Ryan Roxie. "When Orianthi moved on to pursue her own career in 2014, we... Continue Reading →
Alice Cooper relaunching radio show as ‘Alice’s Attic’
Rock 'n' roll Hall of Famer Alice Cooper is relaunching his long-running radio show on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, under the name "Alice's Attic." The show will be syndicated via Superadio. Cooper is working with the same creative team from his "Nights with Alice Cooper" radio show, and the new program will feature a curated... Continue Reading →
Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper set 2024 Freaks on Parade tour with Ministry and Filter
Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper will reteam in summer 2024 for the next outing of the Freaks on Parade tour. Ministry and Filter also will join the trek again this year. Produced by Live Nation, the 21-city run will kick off Aug. 20 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and run through Sept. 18 in Fort Worth, Texas. Tickets will be... Continue Reading →
Nita Strauss shares new video ‘Victorious’ featuring Dorothy
Nita Strauss has shared the video for "Victorious," featuring vocalist Dorothy, from her upcoming second solo album, "The Call of the Void," out July 7, 2023, via Sumerian Records (pre-order here). "'Victorious' is the anthem I always wanted, a song about inspiring change, marching forward relentlessly, being willing to save yourself instead of waiting for... Continue Reading →
Nita Strauss releases new single ‘Winner Takes All’ featuring Alice Cooper
Fresh off the news that she's returning to her role as guitarist for Alice Cooper, Nita Strauss has released the new single "Winner Takes All," featuring Alice himself. Listen below. Today (March 22, 2023), Cooper will interview Strauss about their duet on his syndicated radio show "Nights with Alice Cooper." "When we were working on the music for... Continue Reading →
Nita Strauss rejoins Alice Cooper’s band for 2023 tour dates
Nita Strauss, who had played guitar for Alice Cooper for several years until she departed to do a fall 2022 tour with Demi Lovato, will return to Alice's band for his 2023 tour, Cooper's management disclosed on Monday, March 6. Alice Cooper's North American tour, with an all-new show titled "Too Close For Comfort," will kick off in late... Continue Reading →
