In the 1970s, a group of men sat in a loft at West Hollywood’s Rainbow Bar and Grill and formed a drinking club called the Hollywood Vampires.  The hazing to get into the club? You had to out-drink all of the members. But these weren’t just any guys.  They were some of the biggest rock … Continue reading Alice Cooper’s Hollywood Vampires Reveal Details of New Album, Cover Art →

The Art of McCartney, due out November 18, is a tribute to the songwriting of Sir Paul McCartney, with some of the world’s biggest artists covering the ex-Beatles’ songs backed up by McCartney’s own backing band. Artists featured on the release include Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, Roger Daltrey, Brian Wilson, Def Leppard, Yusuf, Kiss, Chrissie … Continue reading Hear a Clip of Alice Cooper Covering The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby” →

Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Kiss, Alice Cooper, Steve Miller, Brian Wilson, Heart, Sammy Hagar and Willie Nelson are just some of the artists taking part in a Paul McCartney tribute album due out in November. The Art of McCartney, which has been in the works since 2003, is produced by Ralph Sall and, on many … Continue reading Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Kiss and More Taking Part in Paul McCartney Tribute Album →

When the traditionally UK-based Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards move this side of the Atlantic on November 4th, Sammy Hagar will be on stage to host ceremonies. The event, presented by Classic Rock magazine, is celebrating it’s 10th Anniversary by heading to America – specifically, to Hollywood venue, The Avalon. “The Classic Rock Roll … Continue reading Sammy Hagar Will Host First U.S. Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards →

Guitarist Dick Wagner died Wednesday of respiratory failure at Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center. He was 71. Wagner had been in ICU at the Arizona medical center for the last several weeks. He had been living in Arizona since 2004. The guitarist was best known for writing, playing and recording with Alice Cooper as well … Continue reading Guitarist Dick Wagner Dies at 71 →

Banger Films has released the trailer for Super Duper Alice Cooper  – a documentary film about the life and career of Vincent Furnier as Alice Cooper; from the advent of Alice in the 60s to his super stardom in the 70s and a triumphant comeback in the 80s. The film chronicles the battle between Vincent … Continue reading Trailer Released for ‘Super Duper Alice Cooper’ →

“There’s no retirement involved, at all, in me,” Alice Cooper recently told Metal XS. And the shock rocker isn’t exaggerating. With a covers album on the way and a new documentary, he’s also touring alongside Motley Crue on their “Final Tour” this year and claims his team already has next year’s tour planned. Check out … Continue reading Alice Cooper Talks Covers Album, Tour →