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Alice Cooper announces October 2024 UK tour

His first time in the UK since 2022

Planet Rock pal and all-round shock rock legend Alice Cooper has announced a six date arena tour on our shores this coming October.

The Too Close For Comfort Tour promises to bring fans “closer than ever” to Alice using giant video screens to blend the on stage antics with pre-recorded scenes and delve deeper into his world of horror. Starting in Glasgow, Alice then plays Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds, before finishing with two nights in London.

Tickets go on sale from Planet Rock Tickets from 10am on Friday 23rd February

The tour will give UK fans the chance to hear songs from across Alice’s massive back catalogue, from classics like ‘Billion Dollar Babies’, ‘School’s Out’ and ‘Poison’ right through to his feted 2023 album ‘ Road ’, all accompanied by the usual guillotines, snakes, monsters and more.

Backing Alice are his long-running live band of Ryan Roxie (guitar), Chuck Garric (bass), Tommy Henrikson (guitar), Glen Sobel (drums), and Nita Strauss (guitar).

Alice Cooper UK Tour Support Acts

Support on all dates except London comes from Glaswegian rock icons Primal Scream, with support on the London dates from former Sex Pistol guitarist Glen Matlock. Up-and-coming punks The Meffs also support on all dates.

Alice Cooper Too Close For Comfort UK Tour dates 2024

Glasgow, Ovo Arena – Mon 14th

Birmingham, Utilita Arena – Wed 16th

Manchester, AO Arena – Thu 17th

Leeds, First Direct Arena – Fri 18th

London, Eventim Apollo – Sun 20th

London, Eventim Apollo – Mon 21st

Buy yours from Planet Rock Tickets, Friday 23rd February 10am

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Alice Cooper announces autumn 2024 UK tour

The six-date run will include two London shows where the rock veteran will be joined by special guest Glen Matlock

Alice Cooper has announced an autumn UK tour for later this year – find all the details below.

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The American rock artist will be heading to the UK for a six-date run of his ‘Too Close For Comfort’ tour, kicking off at Glasgow’s OVO Arena on October 14, followed by shows in Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and London.

The tour will conclude with two consecutive nights at London’s Eventim Apollo on October 20 and 21.

Primal Scream will join as special guest at all locations except London, alongside The Meffs at all shows. Sex Pistols guitarist and songwriter Glen Matlock will join as special guest at the London dates.

Tickets go on sale this Friday (February 23) at 10am GMT from here . Pre-sales also start from this Wednesday (February 21) at 10am GMT.

The tour follows the release of Cooper’s August 2023 album ‘Road’.

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“For ‘Road’, I wanted the band to be involved in the foundation of all the songs,” said Alice in a press statement. “I only see these guys when we’re on the road. So, I wanted them to be as tight as they are for the show but on all new material. When you have a band this good, I believe in showing it off, and this is my way of doing so.”

A press statement reveals that the tour is set to bring fans “closer than ever to Alice”, with giant video screens blending the live action with pre-recorded scenes.

Attendees can expect to hear classics like ‘Under My Wheels’, ‘I’m Eighteen’, ‘School’s Out’, ‘Poison’, ‘Billion Dollar Babies’ and ‘No More Mr Nice Guy’.

Alice Cooper’s 2024 ‘Too Close For Comfort’ tour dates are:

OCTOBER 14 – Glasgow, Ovo Arena 16 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena 17 – Manchester, AO Arena 18 – Leeds, First Direct Arena 20 – London, Eventim Apollo 21 – London, Eventim Apollo

Earlier this month, Cooper launched a new radio show called Alice’s Attic .

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Icon, pioneer, and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee - Alice Cooper has achieved so much in his lengthy career.  But most importantly, Alice Cooper remains one the greatest rock shows on the planet.

Returning to the UK for the first time since 2022, in October , Alice and his award-winning band are heading to arenas in Glasgow (14th), Birmingham (16th), Manchester (17th), Leeds (18th) and, for the first time in many years, more up close and in your face shows at London’s Eventim Apollo (20th + 21st) .

The Too Close For Comfort tour brings fans closer than ever to Alice with giant video screens blending the live action with pre-recorded scenes to delve deeper into Alice’s world.

Expect spectacle - snakes, guillotines, monsters and more - wreaking havoc on stage nightly. Classics like “Under My Wheels,” “I’m Eighteen,” “Schools Out,” “Poison,” “Billion Dollar Babies,” and “No More Mr Nice Guy” are staples and there are surprises every night, effortlessly drawn from one the greatest catalogues in rock and roll.

Fresh from the success of his latest album ‘Road,’ a concept album about the thrills and spills of touring, Alice is back, accompanied as always by his long-running live band of Ryan Roxie (guitar), Chuck Garric (bass), Tommy Henrikson (guitar), Glen Sobel (drums), and Nita Strauss (guitar).       

“For ‘ Road’ , I wanted the band to be involved in the foundation of all the songs,” says Alice . “I only see these guys when we’re on the road. So, I wanted them to be as tight as they are for the show but on all new material. When you have a band this good, I believe in showing it off, and this is my way of doing so.”

Primal Scream , one of Britain’s best-loved rock bands, will join Alice for the tour, in all cities except London.  The Glasgow band have been on an odyssey, making jangly guitar pop to brash rock n roll, incorporating acid house and psychedelia into unique records and live experiences.  Frontman Bobby Gillespie cites Alice’s shocking appearances on 1970s Top of the Pops as a formative influence.

In London, legendary Sex Pistols guitarist and songwriter Glen Matlock will be Alice’s special guest. And on all dates, up and coming acclaimed punks The Meffs will support.

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The Godfather of Shock Rock will be hitting the UK this October with Primal Scream, Glen Matlock and The Meffs…

Alice Cooper has announced details of a six-date UK headline tour.

The Godfather of Shock Rock will be joined his live band Ryan Roxie (guitar), Chuck Garric (bass), Tommy Henrikson (guitar), Glen Sobel (drums) and Nita Strauss (guitar) for his upcoming October shows, which kick off in Glasgow and finish up with two nights in London.

Support comes from Primal Scream (apart from London) and Sex Pistols’ Glen Matlock (London only), as well as The Meffs on all dates. Tickets go on sale this Friday, February 23 from 10am.

Catch the Too Close For Comfort tour at the following:

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Icon, pioneer, and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee – Alice Cooper has achieved so much in his lengthy career. But most importantly, Alice Cooper remains one the greatest rock shows on the planet.

Returning to the UK for the first time since 2022, in October , Alice and his award-winning band are heading to arenas in Glasgow (14th), Birmingham (16th), Manchester (17th), Leeds (18th), and, for the first time in many years, more up close and in your face shows at London’s Eventim Apollo (20th + 21st) .

The Too Close For Comfort tour brings fans closer than ever to Alice with giant video screens blending the live action with pre-recorded scenes to delve deeper into Alice’s world.

Expect spectacle – snakes, guillotines, monsters, and more – wreaking havoc on stage nightly. Classics like “Under My Wheels,” “I’m Eighteen,” “Schools Out,” “Poison,” “Billion Dollar Babies,” and “No More Mr Nice Guy” are staples and there are surprises every night, effortlessly drawn from one the greatest catalogs in rock and roll.

Fresh from the success of his latest album ‘Road,’ a concept album about the thrills and spills of touring, Alice is back, accompanied as always by his long-running live band of Ryan Roxie (guitar), Chuck Garric (bass), Tommy Henrikson (guitar), Glen Sobel (drums), and Nita Strauss

“For ‘ Road’ , I wanted the band to be involved in the foundation of all the songs,” says Alice . “I only see these guys when we’re on the road. So, I wanted them to be as tight as they are for the show but on all new material. When you have a band this good, I believe in showing it off, and this is my way of doing so.”

Primal Scream , one of Britain’s best-loved rock bands, will join Alice for the tour, in all cities except London. The Glasgow band has been on an odyssey, making jangly guitar pop to brash rock n roll, incorporating acid house and psychedelia into unique records and live experiences. Frontman Bobby Gillespie cites Alice’s shocking appearances on 1970s Top of the Pops as a formative influence.

In London, legendary Sex Pistols guitarist and songwriter Glen Matlock will be Alice’s special guest. And on all dates, up-and-coming acclaimed punks The Meffs will support.

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Wednesday 16 – Birmingham Utilita Arena

Thursday 17 – Manchester AO Arena

Friday 18 – Leeds First Direct Arena

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Icon, pioneer, and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee - Alice Cooper has achieved so much in his lengthy career.  But most importantly, Alice Cooper remains one the greatest rock shows on the planet.  

Returning to the UK for the first time since 2022, Alice and his award-winning band are heading to Utilita Arena Birmingham on 16 October 2024.

The Too Close For Comfort tour brings fans closer than ever to Alice with giant video screens blending the live action with pre-recorded scenes to delve deeper into Alice’s world.   Expect spectacle - snakes, guillotines, monsters and more - wreaking havoc on stage nightly. Classics like “Under My Wheels,” “I’m Eighteen,” “Schools Out,” “Poison,” “Billion Dollar Babies,” and “No More Mr Nice Guy” are staples and there are surprises every night, effortlessly drawn from one the greatest catalogues in rock and roll.  

Fresh from the success of his latest album ‘Road,’ a concept album about the thrills and spills of touring, Alice is back, accompanied as always by his long-running live band of Ryan Roxie (guitar), Chuck Garric (bass), Tommy Henrikson (guitar), Glen Sobel (drums), and Nita Strauss (guitar). “For ‘ Road’, I wanted the band to be involved in the foundation of all the songs,” says Alice. “I only see these guys when we’re on the road. So, I wanted them to be as tight as they are for the show but on all new material. When you have a band this good, I believe in showing it off, and this is my way of doing so.”   

Primal Scream , one of Britain’s best-loved rock bands, will join Alice in Birmingham. The Glasgow band have been on an odyssey, making jangly guitar pop to brash rock n roll, incorporating acid house and psychedelia into unique records and live experiences.  Frontman Bobby Gillespie cites Alice’s shocking appearances on 1970s Top of the Pops as a formative influence.  Plus, up and coming acclaimed punks The Meffs will support.  

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Dennis Dunaway, Michael Bruce and Neal Smith will join Alice Cooper on his UK tour later this year

Alice Cooper will tour the UK later this year with original band members Dennis Dunaway, Michael Bruce and Neal Smith.

The shows will get under way at the First Direct Arena in Leeds on November 11 and wrap up at London’s SSE Wembley Arena on the 16th of the month, with stops in Glasgow, Birmingham and Manchester also planned.

The original lineup will perform mini-sets every night, with Cooper’s main lineup playing throughout the rest of the night.

The trio appear on select tracks on Cooper’s upcoming album Paranormal .

Cooper says: “When the original band broke up in 1975, there was no bad blood. There were no lawsuits – we had just burned out the creative process. We had gone to high school together and had recorded something like five Platinum albums in a row.

“We were never out of sight of each other for 10 years. Everybody just went their own way. Neal, Dennis and I always stayed in touch. Mike disappeared for a while and Glen Buxton passed away in 1997, which was a big blow.

“But last year Neal called me up and said, ‘I have a couple of songs.’ I said, ‘Great, bring ‘em over.’ Then he said Mike was stopping by, so I had them come to my house and we just worked on a few things for a week. Then Dennis called up and said, ‘I got a couple songs.’ So, I thought, ‘Hey let’s do this!’ When you listen to the record, it just fits right in.”

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Last week, Cooper released Paranoiac Personality from the new album which also includes guest appearances by U2’s Larry Mullen Jr, ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons and Deep Purple’s Roger Glover.

Paranormal will launch on July 28 via earMUSIC on 2CD Digipak, 2LP, limited edition box set and on digital formats.

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Alice Cooper will perform at Utilita Arena in Birmingham in October

• 10:00, 20 FEB 2024
• Updated 10:06, 20 FEB 2024

Alice Cooper is returning to the UK with his award-winning band for a new tour - and he's coming to Birmingham . The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame inductee will play Birmingham's Utilita Arena on Wednesday, October 16.

He will also headline shows in Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds and London as part of the Too Close For Comfort UK tour. Primal Scream and The Meffs will be special guests at the Birmingham show .

The Too Close For Comfort tour will bring fans closer than ever to Alice with giant video screens blending the live action with pre-recorded scenes to delve deeper into Alice's world. Audiences are told to 'expect spectacle - snakes, guillotines, monsters and more - wreaking havoc on stage nightly'.

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Alice will be accompanied by his long-running live band of Ryan Roxie on guitar, Chuck Garric on bass, Tommy Henrikson on guitar, Glen Sobel on drums and Nita Strauss on guitar.

Audience will expect to hear classics like Under My Wheels, I'm Eighteen, Schools Out, Poison, Billion Dollar Babies and No More Mr Nice Guy, as well as 'surprises every night'.

Full Alice Cooper UK tour dates

• Monday, October 14 - Glasgow Ovo Arena
• Wednesday, October 16 - Birmingham Utilita Arena
• Thursday, October 17 - Manchester AO Arena
• Friday, October 18 - Leeds First Direct Arena
• Sunday, October 20 - London Eventim Apollo
• Monday, October 21 - London Eventim Apollo

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There will be an artist and Three presale, kicking off at 10am on Wednesday, February 21. AEG Presents, AX, Ticketmaster and venue presales will start at 10am on Thursday, February 22.

While general sale tickets will be available on Ticketmaster and The Ticket Factory from 10am on Friday, February 23.

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Icon, pioneer, and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee - Alice Cooper has achieved so much in his lengthy career. But most importantly, Alice Cooper remains one the greatest rock shows on the planet.

Returning to the UK for the first time since 2022, in October , Alice and his award-winning band are heading to Glasgow.

The Too Close For Comfort tour brings fans closer than ever to Alice with giant video screens blending the live action with pre-recorded scenes to delve deeper into Alice’s world.

Expect spectacle - snakes, guillotines, monsters and more - wreaking havoc on stage nightly. Classics like “Under My Wheels,” “I’m Eighteen,” “Schools Out,” “Poison,” “Billion Dollar Babies,” and “No More Mr Nice Guy” are staples and there are surprises every night, effortlessly drawn from one the greatest catalogues in rock and roll.

Fresh from the success of his latest album ‘Road,’ a concept album about the thrills and spills of touring, Alice is back, accompanied as always by his long-running live band of Ryan Roxie (guitar), Chuck Garric (bass), Tommy Henrikson (guitar), Glen Sobel (drums), and Nita Strauss (guitar).

“For ‘ Road’ , I wanted the band to be involved in the foundation of all the songs,” says Alice . “I only see these guys when we’re on the road. So, I wanted them to be as tight as they are for the show but on all new material. When you have a band this good, I believe in showing it off, and this is my way of doing so.” 

Primal Scream , one of Britain’s best-loved rock bands, will join Alice for the tour, in all cities except London.  The Glasgow band have been on an odyssey, making jangly guitar pop to brash rock n roll, incorporating acid house and psychedelia into unique records and live experiences.  Frontman Bobby Gillespie cites Alice’s shocking appearances on 1970s Top of the Pops as a formative influence.

In London, legendary Sex Pistols guitarist and songwriter Glen Matlock will be Alice’s special guest. And on all dates, up and coming acclaimed punks The Meffs will support.

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Alice Back On The ‘Road’ Tickets on Sale - Friday 23rd February, 10am

Icon, pioneer, and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee - Alice Cooper has achieved so much in his lengthy career.  But most importantly, Alice Cooper remains one the greatest rock shows on the planet.

Returning to the UK for the first time since 2022, in October , Alice and his award-winning band are heading to arenas in Glasgow ( 14th), Birmingham (16th), Manchester (17th), Leeds (18th) and, for the first time in many years, more up close and in your face shows at London’s Eventim Apollo (20th + 21st).

The Too Close For Comfort tour brings fans closer than ever to Alice with giant video screens blending the live action with pre-recorded scenes to delve deeper into Alice’s world.

Expect spectacle - snakes, guillotines, monsters and more - wreaking havoc on stage nightly. Classics like “Under My Wheels,” “I’m Eighteen,” “Schools Out,” “Poison,” “Billion Dollar Babies,” and “No More Mr Nice Guy” are staples and there are surprises every night, effortlessly drawn from one the greatest catalogues in rock and roll.

Fresh from the success of his latest album ‘ Road ,’ a concept album about the thrills and spills of touring, Alice is back, accompanied as always by his long-running live band of Ryan Roxie (guitar), Chuck Garric (bass), Tommy Henrikson (guitar), Glen Sobel (drums), and Nita Strauss (guitar).

“ For ‘Road’, I wanted the band to be involved in the foundation of all the songs ,” says Alice. “ I only see these guys when we’re on the road. So, I wanted them to be as tight as they are for the show but on all new material. When you have a band this good, I believe in showing it off, and this is my way of doing so .”

Primal Scream , one of Britain’s best-loved rock bands, will join Alice for the tour, in all cities except London.  The Glasgow band have been on an odyssey, making jangly guitar pop to brash rock n roll, incorporating acid house and psychedelia into unique records and live experiences.  Frontman Bobby Gillespie cites Alice’s shocking appearances on 1970s Top of the Pops as a formative influence.

In London, legendary Sex Pistols guitarist and songwriter Glen Matlock will be Alice’s special guest. And on all dates, up and coming acclaimed punks The Meffs will support.

Too Close For Comfort Tour, UK Dates

October 2024

Monday 14 - Glasgow Ovo Arena

Wednesday 16 - Birmingham Utilita Arena

Thursday 17 - Manchester AO Arena

Friday 18 - Leeds First Direct Arena

Sunday 20 - London Eventim Apollo

Monday 21 - London Eventim Apollo

Tickets on Sale:

Three presale: Wednesday 21st February 10am

AEG Presents, AXS, Ticketmaster and venue presales: Thursday 22nd February 10am

General on sale: Friday 23rd February 10am

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Pre-sale tickets and VIP packages will be available on Tuesday, April 16 at 10 a.m. local time with code SICKTHINGS. Tickets to the general public go on sale on Friday, April 19.

Newly announced shows:

Jul. 30 - Niagara Falls, ON @ OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino Jul. 31 - Albany, NY @ Palace Theatre Aug. 02 - Kalamazoo, MI @ Wings Event Center Aug. 04 - Peoria, IL @ Peoria Civic Center Aug. 06 - Huber Heights, OH @ Rose Music Center at The Heights Aug. 07 - Rockford, IL @ BMO Harris Bank Center Aug. 10 - Tulsa, OK @ River Spirit Casino and Resort Aug. 11 - Park City, KS @ Hartman Arena Aug. 13 - Denver, CO @ The Mission Ballroom Aug. 15 - Valley Center, CA @ Harrah's Rincon Pavilion Aug. 16 - Costa Mesa, CA @ Pacific Amphitheater* Aug. 17 - Tucson, AZ @ Casino De Sol - AVA Amphitheater

The "Too Close For Comfort" tour brings fans closer than ever to Alice with giant video screens blending the live action with pre-recorded scenes to delve deeper into Alice 's world.

Expect spectacle — snakes, guillotines, monsters and more — wreaking havoc on stage nightly. Classics like "Under My Wheels" , "I'm Eighteen" , "School's Out" , "Poison" , "Billion Dollar Babies" and "No More Mr. Nice Guy" are staples and there are surprises every night, effortlessly drawn from one the greatest catalogues in rock and roll.

Fresh from the success of his latest album "Road" , a concept album about the thrills and spills of touring, Alice is back, accompanied as always by his long-running live band of Ryan Roxie (guitar), Chuck Garric (bass), Tommy Henriksen (guitar), Glen Sobel (drums) and Nita Strauss (guitar).

"For 'Road' , I wanted the band to be involved in the foundation of all the songs," says Alice . "I only see these guys when we're on the road. So, I wanted them to be as tight as they are for the show but on all new material. When you have a band this good, I believe in showing it off, and this is my way of doing so."

Cooper pioneered a grandly theatrical brand of hard rock that was designed to shock. Drawing equally from horror movies, vaudeville, and garage rock, the group created a stage show that featured electric chairs, guillotines, fake blood and boa constrictors. He continues to tour regularly, performing shows worldwide with the dark and horror-themed theatrics that he’s best known for.

With a schedule that has included six months year in and year out on the road, Cooper brings his own brand of rock psycho-drama to fans both old and new, enjoying it as much as the audience does. Known as the architect of shock-rock, Cooper (in both the original ALICE COOPER band and as a solo artist) has rattled the cages and undermined the authority of generations of guardians of the status quo, continuing to surprise fans and exude danger at every turn, like a great horror movie, even in an era where CNN can present real-life shocking images.

With his influence on rock and roll and popular culture long since acknowledged, there is little that Cooper hasn't achieved in his remarkable career, including platinum albums, sold-out tours and any number of honors and career achievement awards.

Don't get too comfortable Sick Things, the Too Close For Comfort Tour is only getting bigger. 12 new shows added this... Posted by Alice Cooper on  Monday, April 15, 2024

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DEEP PURPLE Join ALICE COOPER On Bill For Montreux Jazz Festival 2024

April 18, 2024, a week ago

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Deep Purple have been confirmed for the 2024 edition of the Montreux Jazz Festival, in Montreux, Switzerland. The band will perform on the same night as previously announced Alice Cooper, on Monday, July 8.

Complete Montreux Jazz Festival details can be found here .

Deep Purple recently announced the North American leg of their = 1 More Time Tour, "Celebrating Over 50 Years Of Smoke On The Water", with special guests, YES.

Ticket links at deeppurple.com .

August 14 - Hollywood, FL - Hard Rock Live 15 - Tampa, FL - Seminole Hard Rock Event Center 17 - The Woodlands, TX - The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 18 - Durant, OK - Choctaw Casino - Grand Theatre 19 - Forth Worth, TX - Dickies Arena 21 - Cincinnati, OH - PNC Pavilion At Riverbend Music Center 22 - Sterling Heights, MI - Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre At Freedom Hill 23 - Tinley Park, IL - Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre 25 - Toronto, ON - Budweiser Stage 27 - Montreal, QC Bell Centre 28 - Gilford, NH - Banknh Pavilion 30 - Camden, NJ - Freedom Mortgage Pavilion 31 - Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center

September 1 - Wantagh, NY - Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater 3 - Bridgeport, CT - Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater 4 - Saratoga Springs, NY - Broadview Stage At Spac 6 - Bethel, NY - Bethel Woods Center For The Arts 7 - Bristow, VA - Jiffy Lube Live 8 - Scranton, PA - The Pavilion At Montage Mountain

Deep Purple's = 1 More Time Tour will land in Europe and the UK this October and November. Jefferson Starship will be special guests on the Europe dates, and Reef will be special guests for the UK shows.

EU/UK tour dates:

October 17 - Katowice, Poland - Spodek Arena 19 - Berlin, Germany - Max-Schmeling-Halle 20 - Berlin, Germany - Messehalle 22 - Mannheim, Germany - SAP Arena 23 - Munich, Germany - Olympiahalle 25 - Essen, Germany - Grugahalle 26 - Lingen, Germany - Emsland Arena 28 - Brussels, Belgium - Forest National 29 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Ziggodome 31 - Esch-sur-alzette, Luxembourg - Rockhal

November 1 - Paris, France - Zenith 4 - Birmingham , UK - Resorts World Arena 6 - London , UK - 02 7 - Leeds, UK - FD Arena 9 - Manchester , UK - AO Arena 10 - Glasgow, UK - OVO Hydro

Find Deep Purple's complete tour itinerary here .

Warner Records and Rhino Entertainment honour Deep Purple's Machine Head, the album which featured “Smoke On The Water”, with a comprehensive version introducing new mixes and previously unreleased live recordings. Machine Head: Super Deluxe Edition is available as a 3CD/LP/Blu-ray and available digitally for streaming and download.

Members of Deep Purple unbox Machine Head: Super Deluxe Edition below:

In addition to the newly-remixed original album, which is included on LP and CD, The Super Deluxe Edition also contains two captivating live performances. The first, recorded on March 9, 1972, at the Paris Theatre in London, captures the group’s unrivalled stage presence during the Machine Head Tour. The second, previously unreleased, was recorded in April 1971 at the Montreux Casino in Switzerland, before the events depicted in “Smoke On The Water.”

Order your copy of Machine Head Super Deluxe via the following links:

- US, Canada & Japan - World Excl. US, Canada & Japan

Tracklisting:

LP: 2024 Remix

Side One "Highway Star" "Maybe I’m A Leo" "Pictures Of Home" "Never Before"

Side Two "Smoke On The Water" "Lazy" "When A Blind Man Cries" (B-Side) "Space Truckin’"

CD1: 2024 Remix "Highway Star" "Maybe I’m A Leo" "Pictures Of Home" "Never Before" "Smoke On The Water" "Lazy" "Space Truckin’" "When A Blind Man Cries" (B-Side)

2024 Remaster "Highway Star" "Maybe I’m A Leo" "Pictures Of Home" "Never Before" "Smoke On The Water" "Lazy" "Space Truckin’"

CD2: In Concert  ’72 Introduction "Highway Star" "Strange Kind Of Woman" "Maybe I’m A Leo" "Smoke On The Water" "Never Before" "Lazy" "Space Truckin’" "Lucille" "Maybe I’m A Leo" (sound-check)

CD3: Montreux ’71 "Swiss Yodel" "Speed King" "Strange Kind Of Woman" "Into The Fire" "Child In Time" "Paint It Black" "Wring That Neck (Hard Road)" "Black Night" "Lucille"

2024 Atmos Remix "Highway Star" "Maybe I’m A Leo" "Pictures Of Home" "Never Before" "Smoke On The Water" "Lazy" "Space Truckin’" "When A Blind Man Cries" (B-Side)

Quad Mix "Highway Star" "Maybe I’m A Leo" "Pictures Of Home" "Never Before" "Smoke On The Water" "Lazy" "Space Truckin’"

5.1 Mixes "When A Blind Man Cries" "Maybe I’m A Leo" "Lazy"

LP1: All tracks previously unreleased CD1: Tracks 1-8 new remix previously unreleased CD1: Tracks 9-15 new remaster previously unreleased CD2: Previously released 2012 CD3: All tracks previously unreleased Blu-ray: Tracks 1-8 new remix previously unreleased Blu-ray: Tracks 9-15 previously released 1974 Blu-ray: Tracks 16-18 previously released 2012

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Alice Cooper Reunites Original Band for 2017 UK Tour

A post shared by Alice Cooper (@realalicecooper) on Jun 14, 2017 at 2:57am PDT

Dennis Dunaway, Michael Bruce and Neal Smith will tour UK with Alice in November 2017

On May 14th, 2017 following Alice Cooper’s customary execution via guillotine on stage at his Nashville concert, fans were treated to something rarely seen since 1973. The stage went dark and original band members, bassist Dennis Dunaway, guitarist Michael Bruce and drummer

Neal Smith reunited to perform a five song mini-set of their classic hits with Alice.

This followed the recent announcement that his forthcoming album – Paranormal, out July 28th on earMUSIC – will include two new recordings written and recorded by the original line-up (“Genuine American Girl and “You And All Of Your Friends”).

Now, Alice announces that the three members of the original Alice Cooper band will join him on tour in the UK, returning to these shores 46 years after they first shocked and enthralled us on their historic 1971 tour.

In Nashville, they were joined by current band member Ryan Roxie filling in for the late Glen Buxton on guitar. The band ripped through “I’m 18,” “No More Mr Nice Guy,” “Muscle of Love,” “Billion Dollar Babies” and then closed with “School’s Out,” bringing back current band members – drummer Glen Sobel, bassist Chuck Garric, and guitarists Nita Strauss and Tommy Henriksen for a grand finale.

And they enjoyed it so much that they decided to bring the show to the UK.

Alice says, “When the original band broke up in 1975, there was no bad blood. There were no lawsuits — we had just burned out the creative process. We had gone to high school together and had recorded something like five Platinum albums in a row. We were never out of sight of each other for 10 years. Everybody just went their own way. Neal, Dennis and I always stayed in touch. Mike disappeared for a while and Glen Buxton passed away in 1997, which was a big blow.

“But last year Neal called me up and said, ‘I have a couple of songs.’ I said great, bring ‘em over. Then he said Mike was stopping by, so I had them come to my house and we just worked on a few things for a week. Then Dennis called up and said, I got a couple songs. So, I thought, hey let’s do this! When you listen to the record, it just fits right in.”

The next logical step is to rekindle their friendship, doing what they do best – performing as one the greatest live rock bands in history.

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Alice Cooper, plus The Mission and The Tubes presented by AEG live in the UK,  November 2017:

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