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School’s still out: Alice Cooper Band reunite for London show ahead of new album launch

The newly reunited Alice Cooper band - Credit Jenny Risher

The original, legendary Alice Cooper band is reuniting for an exclusive, sold-out evening at Union Chapel on July 24, hosted by musical theatre icon and long-time fan Sir Tim Rice, the night before they unleash their highly anticipated new album, The Revenge of Alice Cooper

The Alice Cooper Group, fronted by Alice, with Dennis Dunaway, Neal Smith and Michael Bruce, shocked their way into the annals of rock history in the early ’70s. Known for crunching riffs, horror movie aesthetic and outlandish stage shows (a little guillotine, anyone?), they carved their name across the vinyl of a generation, with records like Love It to Death, Killer, School’s Out, and Billion Dollar Babies.

The band’s upcoming album, out via earMUSIC, is being touted as a roaring return to form. Produced by longtime collaborator Bob Ezrin (also set to appear at the London event), the record channels the grit and grandeur of the band’s early work.

The band’s upcoming album The Revenge of Alice Cooper, is touted as a roaring return to form, produced by longtime collaborator Bob Ezrin…

Alice Cooper live Union Chapel event to stream globally

Fans attending the Union Chapel show will be treated to an exclusive pre-release listening session, a live conversation with the band, and a chance to ask questions directly.

The venue may be intimate, but the event’s reach will be global. A full livestream will be broadcast, so even if you didn’t score a golden ticket, you can still tune in, turn it up, and get caught in a Black Juju trance from the comfort of your lair.

Recorded in an old-school Connecticut studio with Bob Ezrin at the helm, The Revenge of Alice Cooper promises to bring the spirit of classic Cooper into the present with venomous riffs, theatrical storytelling, and vintage shock-rock flair.

In a poignant twist, the album also features a posthumous performance by original guitarist Glen Buxton, whose raw, unmistakable tone graces the track ‘What Happened To You.’ A ghostly bridge between the group’s legacy and their current resurrection.

The album will be available in an array of formats, from limited-run coloured vinyl to an exclusive smart format art print, offering a high-res download and two bonus tracks.

The Union Chapel event may be sold out, but fans can livestream the show worldwide on July 24 via the official Alice Cooper and earMUSIC YouTube channels and on TalkShopLive. Photo credit Jenny Risher.

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