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ALICE COOPER Announces Fall 2026 North American Leg Of 'Alice's Attic' Tour

Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Alice Cooper has been bringing his thrilling theatrics to audiences of all ages for decades, drawing equally from horror movies, vaudeville, and garage rock. He will return to stages this October and November on the fall 2026 leg of his headline "Alice's Attic" tour. The...

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BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME, NITA STRAUSS, BONES UK, Others To Appear On 'Sending Hearts To All My Dearies - A Tribute To The Smashing Pumpkins'

Few bands have left a mark on alternative music as deep and enduring as the Grammy Award-winning rock band THE SMASHING PUMPKINS. Today, Sumerian Records proudly announces "Sending Hearts To All My Dearies - A Tribute To The Smashing Pumpkins", an ambitious new collection celebrating one of the most...

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NITA STRAUSS Welcomes First Child With Husband/Manager JOSH VILLALTA

Nita Strauss and husband and manager Josh Villalta have announced the birth of their first child together, a baby boy named Maxwell James. Maxwell was born 7 pounds 6 ounces and 20 inches long on Thursday, May 28, at 8:00 p.m. local time, according to People. Earlier today (Wednesday, June 3),Nita&...

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Watch: ALICE COOPER Kicks Off Spring 2026 'Alice's Attic' U.S. Tour With New Guitarist ANNA CARA In San Antonio

Legendary rocker Alice Cooper kicked off the spring 2026 leg of his "Alice's Attic" U.S. tour Tuesday night (April 14) at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio, Texas. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. Earlier this month, Alice introduced British guitarist Anna Cara in place of his lo...

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ALICE COOPER Introduces New Guitarist ANNA CARA

Alice Cooper has introduced British guitarist Anna Cara in place of his longtime guitarist Nita Strauss, who announced earlier this year that she was taking a break to welcome her first child this summer. 22-year-old Anna, from Newcastle, England, has previously worked with Marc Storace (from the Sw...

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ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ's BLUE MEDUSA To Release 'A Bunch Of Singles' Before Putting Out Full-Length Album

In a question-and-answer session (see video below) to promote "Checkmate", the first single from her new band BLUE MEDUSA, former ARCH ENEMY and THE AGONIST vocalist Alissa White-Gluz was asked about the possibility of a full-length album from BLUE MEDUSA. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ's BLUE MEDUSA Releases New Single 'Checkmate'

BLUE MEDUSA, the new band led by former ARCH ENEMY and THE AGONIST vocalist Alissa White-Gluz, has released "Checkmate", a striking new single that marks a powerful evolution in both sound and creative vision. White-Gluz is joined in BLUE MEDUSA by guitarists Alyssa Day (MINDSCAR, ABSENTIA) and Dani...

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NITA STRAUSS Likes To Listen To 'A Lot Of Melodic Death Metal' Like SOILWORK And AT THE GATES While Lifting Weights

In a new interview with Ramona Fernandez of Gym Rock Crew, Nita Strauss, the 39-year-old Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, was asked if she listens to anything while she is working out. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I do. During my cardio, I listen t...

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GILBY CLARKE On Filling In For NITA STRAUSS On ALICE COOPER Tour Last Year: 'I Had So Much Fun On That Run'

In a new interview with Indie Power TV, former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke reflected on his run of shows as the guitar player for Alice Cooper's band nearly a year ago. Clarke filled in for Nita Strauss, who had conflicting obligations of her own. Previously, guitarist Orianthi had been pla...

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NITA STRAUSS Is Expecting Her First Child With Husband And Manager JOSH VILLALTA

Nita Strauss and husband and manager Josh Villalta announced on Instagram they are expecting their first child together. Earlier today (Thursday, January 1),the 39-year-old Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band shared a peek at a sonogram and ultrasound and included the follow...

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Watch: ALICE COOPER Performs With Symphonic Orchestra During 'Night Of The Proms' Tour In Germany

Legendary rocker Alice Cooper, along with two members of his touring band, guitarists Tommy Henriksen and Nita Strauss, took part in this past fall's "Night Of The Proms" tour in Germany. "Night Of The Proms" features rock and pop artists performing with orchestral accompaniment. Other artists featu...

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LIONS AT THE GATE Feat. Former ILL NIÑO, MACHINE HEAD Members: New Single 'Burn The Candle' Released

LIONS AT THE GATE, the band featuring former ILL NIÑO members Cristian Machado (vocals),Ahrue "Luster" Ilustre (guitar) and Diego Verduzco (guitar),alongside drummer Josh Cuadra, has released a new single, "Burn The Candle". A visually striking accompanying music video, directed by Vicente Cordero...

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Ex-EVANESCENCE Guitarist JEN MAJURA Says 'A Combination Of A Lot Of Things' Led To Her Decision To 'Step Away' From Music Industry

In a new interview with Brazil's Ibagenscast, former EVANESCENCE guitarist Jen Majura discussed her recent announcement that she was "step[ping] away" from the music industry, at least temporarily, so that she could focus on doing "healthier and better things" with her life. Asked how she came to th...

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NITA STRAUSS Celebrates 10 Years Of Sobriety: I 'Couldn't Ask For My Life To Have Turned Out Any Better'

Nita Strauss is celebrating the tenth anniversary of her getting sober. The 38-year-old guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band credited her husband and manager Josh Villalta with helping her live her life without alcohol. Earlier today (Friday, September 5),Strauss took to her Instagram to write...

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See 4K Video Of ALICE COOPER's Concert At Graceland Soundstage In Memphis

4K fan-filmed video of Alice Cooper's entire August 30 concert at Soundstage at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee can be seen below. The setlist for the show was as follows: 01. Lock Me Up 02. Welcome To The Show 03. No More Mr. Nice Guy 04. I'm Eighteen 05. Under My Wheels 06. Bed Of Nails 07. Snakeb...