August 12, 1991 – Metallica release their fifth album, commonly known as The Black Album. With songs like  “Enter Sandman”, “The Unforgiven”, “Nothing Else Matters”, “Wherever I May Roam”, and “Sad but True”, the album becomes their best-selling ever, racking up over 31 million copies worldwide. August 12, 1989 – The two-day Moscow Music Peace Festival begins with an … Continue reading CDJ Today: August 12 in Classic Rock →

July 27, 1973 – The self-titled debut by the New York Dolls, produced by Todd Rundgren, is released to critical acclaim and mediocre sales.  However, the album serves as an influential precursor to the developing punk rock scene with such songs as “Personality Crisis,” “Trash,” and “Jet Boy.” July 27, 2010 – Growing Up Twisted, starring Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider, … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 27 in Classic Rock →

June 23, 1974 – The first World Series of Rock concert sponsored by WMMS in Cleveland takes place at Cleveland Stadium.  The bill includes The Beach Boys, Joe Walsh & Barnstorm, Lynyrd Skynyrd and REO Speedwagon and attracts over 80,000 fans.  The stadium is demolished in 1996, but not before fifteen more festivals occur. June 23, 1975 – Alice Cooper plummets from the stage … Continue reading CDJ Today: June 23 in Classic Rock →

In the “not slowing down department”, The Godfather of Shock Rock, Alice Cooper will be releasing a new album  within the next few months! This time around, his band will be involved in the “foundation of all the songs”. The album, entitled “Road” will feature 13 songs that feature guitarists Tommy Henrikson, Ryanb Roxie and Nita Strauss, … Continue reading Alice Cooper Details New Album, Releases New Single →

Alice Cooper will return to the road in 2021 along with longtime friend and KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. The Godfather of Shock Rock announced a 26-date tour this week that will kick off September 17th in Atlantic City. Ace Frehley will join Cooper for 24 dates beginning September 18th in Gilford, Ohio. See below for … Continue reading Alice Cooper Announces Fall Tour with Ace Frehley →

Alice Cooper has unveiled the first single from his forthcoming studio album Detroit Stories. Hear “Rock ‘N’ Roll” now in the player below. A cover of the Velvet Underground’s original version, the new track, along with the rest of the songs on the album, pay homage to Detroit’s music scene. It was there, in Alice … Continue reading Alice Cooper Unveils New Single “Rock ’N’ Roll” →

Alice Cooper has released a new song, sending out a message of hope to fans as the world battles the coronavirus pandemic. Hear the track “Don’t Give Up” and watch the music video below. “It’s a song about what we’ve all been going through right now and about keeping our heads up and fighting back … Continue reading Alice Cooper Releases New Song ‘Don’t Give Up’ – Watch the Music Video Now →

Aerosmith will take the stage to perform a medley of the band’s biggest hits at the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards later this month. The ceremony takes place January 26th at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and will be broadcast live on CBS at 8pm ET/5pm PT. Aerosmith are four-time GRAMMY Award winners and will … Continue reading Aerosmith Among Performers Announced for 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards →

Alice Cooper brought together a stellar lineup for his 18th annual Christmas Pudding fundraiser. Known as one of Phoenix’s signature holiday events, the proceeds from the show directly benefit the free music, dance, arts, and vocational programs for teens at Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Center. This year’s fundraiser brought together original Alice Cooper band members … Continue reading Watch: Rob Halford, Joe Bonamassa, Johnny Depp, Nita Strauss, and more Join Alice Cooper at 18th Annual ‘Christmas Pudding’ Fundraiser →

Hollywood Vampires have released the official music video for the song “I Want My Now” from their second album Rise. Watch it in the player below. The group is an unlikely trio made up of Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry, legendary shock rocker Alice Cooper and Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp. And yet, in spite of their … Continue reading Watch the Official Video for “I Want My Now” by Hollywood Vampires →

Alice Cooper has announced another run of North American shows for his Ol’ Black Eyes Is Back tour in Spring 2020. The shock rocker will launch the 14-date trek on April 1st at the Memorial Centre in Peterborough, Ontario, and will make stops across the Midwest and Canada before wrapping up on April 22nd in … Continue reading Alice Cooper Announces 2020 Tour with Special Guest Lita Ford →

Alice Cooper and Halestorm have announced a co-headlining North American tour this summer. The 19-city trek kicks off July 17 in Allentown, PA and make stops in Detroit, Chicago, Houston, and more before wrapping August 16 in Camden, NJ at the BB&T Pavilion. See a full list of dates below. “We’ve played festivals with Halestorm, … Continue reading Alice Cooper Announces Co-Headlining Tour with Halestorm →