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5 of the Coolest Rock Dads You Could Ever Ask For [LIST, VIDEOS]

Double Down — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:00:13 +0000

Being that Father's Day is this weekend we are paying homage to some of the coolest dads on the planet from the world of hard rock and heavy metal. Not that we would trade any of our own dads but it would pretty cool to say that you grew up with any of these rockers as your 'old man.'

R.I.P. Jean Stapleton

Barbara LaRue — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:34:01 +0000

Like so many others, I was sad to learn that Jean Stapleton died at age 90 of natural causes on May 31st. She was an extraordinary actress, highly acclaimed in her field, and of course best known for her portrayal of Edith Bunker on “All in the Family” all those years ago. And as testament [...]

Alice Cooper Sings 'I'm Eighteen' with Marilyn Manson During Tour Opener

Jeff Giles — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:49:22 +0000

Alice Cooper and Marilyn Manson kicked off their co-headlining summer tour on Saturday (June 1), and it didn’t take long for the two shock rock titans to come together for a duet. Manson joined Cooper during his set, coming out on stage to join him for a rendition of ‘I’m Eighteen’ (embedded above). It marks [...]

38 Years Ago: Alice Cooper Stages 'Welcome to My Nightmare' Tour

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:29:05 +0000

Kiss recently revealed that the staging for their upcoming tour will feature an enormous, fireball-spewing spider. And while the stage set is brand new, the idea is not -- in fact, David Bowie's 1987 Glass Spider tour featured a huge spider set, and more than a decade before that, original shock rocker Alice Cooper used an oversized arachnid as part of his 1975 tour.

Alice Cooper, Rush, Tom Petty + More Announced for Summerfest 2013 Lineup

Jeff Giles — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:35:49 +0000

As if anyone really needed another reason to wish they were in Milwaukee during late June and early July, this year’s Summerfest lineup looks like the classic rock party of a lifetime. The event, slated to take place June 26-30 and July 2-7, is assembling a typically crowded list of talent that includes the Eagles, [...]

25 Years Ago: Alice Cooper Almost Hangs Himself – Again

Eduardo Rivadavia — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 15:59:57 +0000

A happy family man, secure in his faith, his bank account, his golf game and his lofty status in the rock and roll pantheon, legendary shock rocker Alice Cooper is living the life these days -- especially for a guy who's been faking his own death on an almost nightly basis for decades. But 25 years ago Cooper almost ended up hanging for real when his onstage gimmick went horribly wrong.

Alice Cooper Targets Beatles, Who and Jimi Hendrix for Covers Album

Nick DeRiso — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:45:59 +0000

Alice Cooper might finally be ready to get around to that classic-rock covers album he first mentioned last summer. Bob Ezrin has already been tabbed to produce the project, with sessions set to commence after Cooper's upcoming tour with Marilyn Manson.

Alice Cooper and Marilyn Manson Announce 2013 Tour

Dave Lifton — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 15:43:29 +0000

It's always a big event when like-minded rockers of different generations get their acts together and take them on the road. Last year saw Kiss tour with their similarly hormonal kindred spirits Motley Crue, and now Alice Cooper and Marilyn Manson will team up for the ‘Masters of Madness: Shock Therapy Tour 2013.'

Alice Cooper Reportedly to Tour With Marilyn Manson

Billy Dukes — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:48:08 +0000

A poster on Alice Cooper's official website seems to indicate the singer will be touring with shock-rocker Marilyn Manson this year. Details for two dates have even slipped out since fans and media noticed the artwork for a tour called the Masters of Madness: Shock Therapy Tour.

Alice Cooper: "Oh, I'm Easy"

Barbara LaRue — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:19:23 +0000

That’s what he said to me a few years ago when I interviewed him over the phone after asking him if he really was the “nicest guy in rock” as has so often been said. By the way, a happy birthday to Alice, who was born February 4, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan and turns 65 [...]

Alice Cooper Reveals 'Old School' Box Set Details

Chad Childers — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 21:28:28 +0000

Just in time for Halloween, Alice Cooper has announced the pending release of his ‘Old School’ box set. The collection, due Oct. 29, will feature material from his band era of 1964-1974. The four-disc set features old demos, rehearsal recordings, radio appearances, pre-production versions, an interview disc and a full live show from 1971. This [...]

Alice Cooper, Brian May Collaboration Amongst Highlights of Sunflower Jam 2012

Billy Dukes — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:50:53 +0000

Sunday night's Sunflower Jam in London was one of those nights of rock revelry you dream of. Classic rock artists from across the spectrum joined together for one cause, to play a set full of unexpected collaborations and covers. Alice Cooper, Brian May of Queen, John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin and Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden were just a few of the rockers on hand for the annual charity event.

Rockers Do It, Do You?

Barbara LaRue — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:25:59 +0000

Alice Cooper talks about his addiction to it, (and Robin Williams describes how the game must have been born). August is National Golf Month. Back in the day, rockers had to hide their love of golf. They were in the closet and while it was fine to be teed off, they would never admit to [...]

The Black Widow vs Feed My Frankenstein – The Metal Meltdown [VIDEO, POLL]

Double Down — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 22:30:53 +0000

Every Saturday night we wage a fierce battle during the Slaughterhouse entitled the the Metal Meltdown. We take 2 bands, musicians or songs, pit them against each other and YOU decide the winner by casting your vote!This week’s battle celebrates the music of one of our very own dj’s that you hear every night here [...]

Alice Cooper Caught by The Boondock Saints

Varacchi — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 01:04:50 +0000

Our very own Alice Cooper got caught by Connor, Murphy & Rocco! That’s Connor (Sean Patrick Flanery), Rocco (David Della Rocco), and Murphy (Norman Reedus) from “The Boondock Saints”, perhaps working on a new way to kill Alice Cooper for his stage show. Also, let this add fuel to the rumors of a THIRD Saints [...]

Who's Going To Bonnaroo?

Varacchi — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 13:39:07 +0000

The annual festival kicks off today in Manchester, Tennessee…are you going? This year’s headliners include the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Phish, Radiohead, The Beach Boys, and our very own Alice Cooper! You can see the full lineup right here. Are you or anyone you know making the trip down? Post your pics, let us see [...]

Video Clip Of The Day- Alice Cooper School's Out

Andy Chase — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:38:23 +0000

Congrats to all the graduates of the “Class of 2012″ out there! Nothing like that feeling when you know all that hard work over the past 4-8 years FINALLY pays off. lol Here’s hoping you find a job quickly, and in the meantime, enjoy a live performance of “School’s Out” from Alice Cooper live from [...]

Alice Cooper Pays Tribute to Dick Clark

Varacchi — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:23:44 +0000

Soon after the death of Dick Clark, the Hawk's own Alice Cooper opened up about how ‘American Bandstand’ enriched his childhood, the inspirational role that Clark played in starting Cooper’s radio show Nights With Alice Cooper, and more. Cooper released the following statement on his official website:

2012 Golden Gods Awards Performances [VIDEO -NSFW]

Double Down — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:00:42 +0000

The 2012 Golden Gods Awards took this place this past Wednesday (4/11) in Los Angeles. Among the award winners were Nikki Sixx (best bassist), Slash (Riff Lord), Slipknot (Comeback of the Year), Amy Lee of Evanescence (Best Female Vocal), Wrestler C.M. Punk (Most Metal Athlete), Gene Simmons (Golden God) and Rush (Ronnie James Lifetime Achievement [...]

Summer 2012 Concerts – Which Are You Most Excited For? [POLL]

Double Down — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:00:33 +0000

Summer 2012 is shaping up to an amazing concert season for fans of hard rock and heavy metal music. Iron Maiden announced they will be touring with Alice Cooper on Maiden’s ‘Maiden England’ Tour. Def Leppard will be pairing with Poison and the Queen of heavy metal Lita Ford for another incredible show. Then just [...]