Alice Cooper Reunites with Original Band for First Studio Album in Over 50 Years: *The Revenge of Alice Cooper* Drops July 25 via earMUSIC…

In a move that will thrill rock fans around the globe, Alice Cooper is reuniting with the original members of his legendary band for a brand-new studio album—their first together in over five decades. Titled *The Revenge of Alice Cooper*, the record features the long-awaited return of guitarist Michael Bruce, bassist Dennis Dunaway, and drummer Neal Smith, and will be released on July 25 via earMUSIC.

 

This marks the first full-length studio project by the classic Alice Cooper lineup since 1973’s *Muscle of Love*, a record that capped off a historic run of influential albums including *Love It to Death*, *Killer*, *School’s Out*, and *Billion Dollar Babies*. With *The Revenge of Alice Cooper*, the surviving original members return to their hard-rocking roots while pushing their sound into darker, more theatrical territory.

 

### A Reunion Fans Thought Would Never Happen

 

The original Alice Cooper band helped define the shock rock genre in the early ’70s, blending macabre stage theatrics with hard-edged rock anthems. Though Alice Cooper (born Vincent Furnier) went on to have a successful solo career, fans have long clamored for a true reunion with the classic band. While the original lineup briefly collaborated on a few tracks in recent years and even toured together on special occasions, *The Revenge of Alice Cooper* is their first full studio album together in 51 years.

 

“This is the record fans have been waiting for,” Alice Cooper said in a statement. “We didn’t just want to get together for nostalgia—we had something to say. Something to scream, actually.”

 

Guitarist Michael Bruce added, “It feels like we picked up where we left off, but with more fire. We’ve lived a lot of life, and that grit comes through on every track.”

 

### What to Expect from *The Revenge of Alice Cooper*

 

From what’s been teased so far, *The Revenge of Alice Cooper* promises to be a return to form, blending the gritty garage rock energy of their early days with eerie, horror-tinged storytelling. The album features 10 new tracks that dive into themes of vengeance, mortality, fame, and the twisted beauty of darkness—everything fans expect from the band that brought theatrical rock to the mainstream.

 

The album’s first single, “Grave Situation,” is set to drop in late May and is described as a snarling, riff-heavy stomper with classic Cooper lyricism and a menacing chorus. Another rumored track, “Back From the Morgue,” reportedly features guest vocals from Rob Zombie and a guitar solo by Joe Bonamassa.

 

Though Alice Cooper has continued releasing albums under his solo moniker, there’s a raw, rebellious spirit that only the original band lineup can capture—and that’s exactly what this album aims to deliver.

 

### A Legacy Reclaimed

 

The original Alice Cooper band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011, recognized not just for their musical innovation, but for their influence on the entire landscape of rock performance. Artists ranging from KISS and Marilyn Manson to Lady Gaga have cited them as pioneers of theatrical rock.

 

Now, with *The Revenge of Alice Cooper*, Bruce, Dunaway, Smith, and Cooper are reclaiming their legacy—not just as shock rock legends, but as a band still capable of delivering fresh, fierce, and fearless music.

 

### Mark Your Calendars

 

*The Revenge of Alice Cooper* will be released worldwide on July 25, 2025 via earMUSIC. Deluxe vinyl editions, limited fan bundles, and collector’s box sets are already available for preorder on the band’s official website. A supporting tour featuring select performances with the original members is also rumored to be in the works.

 

This summer, the Godfather of Shock Rock is rising again—and he’s not alone.