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#1841
21st April 2024, 06:46 PM
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A couple of reviews of the first Pandemonium date: From The Music. com... "Alice Cooper wraps up the day with a deliciously over the top set, full of all of the evil and bombast one would expect. Cooper stalks across the stage, menacing and divine all at once. After the insane lead up to Pandemonium, seeing Cooper in the flesh serving up Schools Out, Poison, and No More Mr Nice Guy makes it all worth it. The crowd throws themselves into the set and Cooper delivers in spades, with a cheeky brush with a guillotine to boot. It is rock n roll theatre of the highest calibre and wickedly enjoyable from start to finish."...and The Sydney Morning Herald "Finally, Alice Cooper asserts his dominance by turning the show into a full-on pantomime. In his make-up, frilly shirt and a top hat, and carrying a cutlass, he looks like a swashbuckling Beetlejuice, and his band of hard rockers look like they?re about to be beaten up in a bar by the Terminator.
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#1842
5th May 2024, 11:12 AM
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This is a documentary film about the legendary Toronto 1969 show that featured the now infamous 'Chicken Incident'. While footage from the show has been available for years, the producers of this film have unearthed never before seen clips of the Alice Cooper Band backing Gene Vincent and hanging out backstage at the show. It's a fascinating film and well worth checking out To promote the release there is a new trailer focused on the Alice Cooper footage
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#1843
7th June 2024, 05:11 PM
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Alice has just started the European leg of the 2024 'Too Close For Comfort' tour with a date at the Trondheim Rocks festival in Norway. Because it is a festival, the setlist has been truncated:
It looks pretty much the same show that Alice has been playing since April 2023; The only 'new' song which has been added is 'He's Back (The Man Behind the Mask)' which was a big hit in Sweden in 1986 (reaching #4 in their singles chart), so it's questionable as to whether it will remain in the set or whether it will only be played in Scandinavian countries A lot of songs have been dropped from the set when compared with the last 'full' shows that were played:
Again, it remains to be seen as to whether these (or any other tunes) will be reinstated in the set when Alice leaves the festival circuit and returns to playing full shows
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#1844
16th June 2024, 08:45 AM
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10 days into the latest tour, and there have been a number of changes to the setlist Still in are: Lock Me Up / Welcome To The Show / No More Mr. Nice Guy / I'm Eighteen / Under My Wheels / Billion Dollar Babies / Snakebite / Lost In America / Hey Stoopid / Poison / Feed My Frankenstein / The Black Widow / The Ballad Of Dwight Fry / I Love The Dead / Elected / Schools Out In comes: Bed Of Nails / Be My Lover / Welcome To My Nightmare / Cold Ethyl / Go To Hell Out go: He's Back (The Man Behind The Mask) / Killer
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#1845
22nd June 2024, 03:25 PM
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I know we don't do politiks here, but it's Alice...  Alice Cooper Relaunches Satirical U.S. Presidential Campaign: 'It?s the Same Joke Over and Over' / Billboard The iconic rocker shares his thoughts on the presidential race, life on the road, and his "surprise" album. "Alice Cooper's next presidential campaign has begun, and this time he's, well, not entirely serious, but a bit more on point than he's been previously. Since releasing 'Elected' in the late stages of the 1972 presidential campaign (a revision of the track 'Reflected,' the first single from the band's 1969 debut, Pretties For You), the largely apolitical Cooper has used the song as fodder for his act, staging mock rallies at the end of his shows, stumping for his Wild Party and branding himself 'a troubled man for troubled times.' It's been part of the climax of his latest show, which debuted during April 2023, but now he's adding verbiage that "I have absolutely no idea what to do - so I should fit right in." He's also launched the website aliceforpresident.com, which promises 'ongoing virtual rallies and Q&A sessions,' and urges fans to 'Stay informed. Join the Conversation. Be Part of the Movement' If elected he will not serve, of course, but Cooper seems more vested in being part of the discussion as the election season intensifies. "It's the same joke over and over. It was funny when I started doing it, now I'm really tired of it," the Arizona resident tells Billboard from his current tour in Europe. "I just can't believe these two (candidates) are the best we can do. Y'know what they really are? These two are the best that money can buy. What they should do is just pick up a phone book and put a finger on somebody; whoever it is, if it's a guy who owns a gas station in Iowa, he should be president? It seems like anybody out there can be better than these two guys." Cooper adds that touring overseas has also given him additional perspective about the situation. "Everyone here's terrified with what's happening with our presidential race," the artist says. "Everybody that I talk to in Europe goes, "Really? Is that the best you can do is these two guys?" and I go, "I have no idea.'" He's been adding to the political commentary, too, by keeping the straitjacket that he wears during 'Ballad of Dwight Fry' on when he mounts the tall, bunting-adorned podium to deliver 'Elected.' "That's the funniest bit of it. Here's this maniac in a straitjacket going, "You could do better! I'm your man!" Alice in the straitjacket makes the point, y'know. Let insanity reign!'"  Electoral satire aside, Cooper's own campaign trail will be a busy one for the rest of the year. He and his band are in Europe through mid-July, returning to North America starting July 30 in Niagara Falls, Canada, and including another run of the Freaks On Parade Tour with Rob Zombie, Ministry and Filter during the late summer. Another European run, meanwhile, takes place in October. Cooper has also finished work on "a surprise album" to follow last year's Road. He isn't offering any details, including a title or release date, other than "it turned out to be very unique." He's also enjoying new life on syndicated radio with Alice's Attic, the successor to Nights With Alice Cooper. He's expanded his presentation with the five-hour program, introducing a variety of characters and more aural theatricality. "I actually am having more fun with it now, because I can go to different places with it," Cooper says. "It's basically the same kind of show except now I put it into a form where I can have characters, 'cause once you're in Alice's Attic there's broken dolls, a butler, Madeline the Mannequin - things you would normally find in an attic are now characters in the show. I've gotten to make it a little creepier, a little funnier."
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#1846
31st July 2024, 04:16 PM
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Alice has just started the US leg of the latest 'Too Close For Comfort' tour, with a show at the Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada on July 30 The setlist seems to be the same as the one from the earlier leg of the tour, albeit in a rearranged order:
From what I am led to believe, a small excerpt of "Long Way to Go" was played just before the house lights went down at the start of the concert, and a snippet of "Black Juju" was played at the start of the drum solo
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#1847
11th August 2024, 02:25 PM
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A selection of reviews from the latest US tour Albany's Palace Theater Was Rocked by The Legendary Alice Cooper / Q1057 "If there is a bucket list of things to do as a music fan I would put seeing an Alice Cooper show near the top of that list. It is easily one of the most memorable concerts you'll ever see, and you'll never leave disappointed....Not only did Alice bring out the giant Frankenstein, Jason Voorhees, a snake and the iconic guillotine, his band was absolutely incredible. I could watch Nita Strauss shred on guitar all night. At 76-years-old Alice shows no signs of slowing down, either. He still sounds amazing and has such a command of the stage...He owned the crowd from the start of the show, until the end of the encore performance of "School's Out.""Alice Cooper's "Too Close for Comfort" Tour Kickoff in Niagara Falls / NYS Music "The moment the lights dimmed, a wave of anticipation swept through the crowd. As the clock ticked past the scheduled start time, murmurs of impatience began to ripple through the audience. However, all was forgiven the instant Alice Cooper stormed the stage and launched into the electrifying opener, "Lock Me Up." The high-energy performance immediately set the tone for the evening. Cooper's signature raspy vocals and theatrical stage presence, captivated the audience... The true highlight of the evening came with the third song, "No More Mr. Nice Guy." The classic hit had the entire audience singing along, a testament to Cooper?s enduring appeal and the timelessness of his music. As he belted out the chorus, it was clear that Cooper's voice has lost none of its edge over the years. The performance was infused with a raw energy that transported the audience back to the 1970s, when the song first made its mark on the rock scene.... Throughout the concert, Cooper?s band provided a rock-solid foundation, with blistering guitar solos, pounding drums, and thundering bass lines that kept the energy levels high. The stage production was equally impressive, featuring the elaborate props and dark, theatrical elements that have become synonymous with an Alice Cooper show. The setlist, a mix of classic hits and newer material, was carefully curated to keep fans of all ages engaged and entertained... Alice Cooper demonstrated why he remains an iconic figure in the music world. Fans left the OLG Stage in Niagara Falls not just satisfied, but exhilarated, having witnessed a true legend in action. If this show is any indication, the rest of the tour promises to be a wild, unforgettable ride."Welcome to His Nightmare: Alice Cooper Launches 2024 'Too Close For Comfort' Tour at Fallsview Casino / 519 Magazine "At 76 years young, the rock legend proved that he's still got the chops, the theatricality, and the raw power to captivate an audience like no other. With a career spanning over five decades, Cooper has cemented his place in rock history as a true innovator, and this tour is a testament to his enduring legacy... The setlist was a masterful blend of classic hits and deep cuts, with Cooper and his band tearing through fan favorites like "No More Mr. Nice Guy," "Under My Wheels," and "Poison" with the kind of raw, unbridled energy that has defined his career. The rarely performed "Snakebite" was a particular highlight, with Cooper emerging on stage with a live snake coiled around his body, a true testament to his unparalleled showmanship and his willingness to push the boundaries of what's possible in a rock concert... But it wasn't just the music that made this show so special. The stage production was a visual feast, with Cooper employing his signature props and set pieces to create a fully immersive experience for the audience. From the guillotine and the Frankenstein monster to the straight jacket and the giant balloons during "School?s Out," every element of the show was designed to shock, awe, and entertain in equal measure... Of course, no Alice Cooper show would be complete without the man himself, and he was in rare form on this night. His voice was as powerful and commanding as ever, his stage presence as magnetic and mesmerizing as it's always been. Whether he was stalking the stage with menace during "Feed My Frankenstein" or leading the audience in a raucous singalong during "Eighteen," Cooper proved once again why he's one of the most beloved and enduring figures in rock history."Music Matters: On Alice Cooper, our kids and nostalgia rock / Times Union "The show itself was tight and on point. Over the course of 90 minutes, Cooper and his band ripped through 20 songs from his 55-year career with characteristic professionalism and showmanship. Hits and fan favorites like "I?m Eighteen," "Billion Dollar Babies" and "Under My Wheels" still rip. "Cold Ethyl" remains one of the best and funniest songs about necrophilia... The core of an Alice Cooper concert in 2024, while being a vastly different cultural experience - this isn't really an era where you can "shock" an audience anymore - still resonates. Big, hooky guitar rock, despite what dunderheads like Gene Simmons of Kiss say, will never go out of style. It doesn't matter whether you?re a 39-year-old hearing "Be My Lover" live for the fifth time or a third grader hearing "No More Mr. Nice Guy" for the first. Seeing someone pretend to have their head chopped off will always be, at the very least, darkly comedic"
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#1848
28th August 2024, 09:27 AM
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#1849
3rd September 2024, 01:58 PM
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Announced some time back (and originally due to be released in September 2023) this week saw the arrival of 'Solid Rock Revival', an album of rock cover songs rewritten for children, all in aid of charities including Alice's Solid Rock  The album features Alice and Calico on several tracks, including new versions of classics like 'Now I'm Mr Nice Guy', 'School's Out, No Bummer', 'I'm Thirteen', 'The Monster Mash' and 'Freewheelin' [also featuring Slash]' You can pre-order copies of the album here [US $39.99, vinyl only by the looks of it], but the whole album has been officially posted to YouTube In other news, Suzi Quatro [the only musician whose bass guitar is bigger than she is] appeared with Alice at a show in Detroit on August 30th, where she jammed on School's Out' It has also been revealed Alice and Suzi have recorded a cover of the MC5 song 'Kick Out The Jams', which should be included on Suzi's next album SymbioticFunction likes this.
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