Alice Cooper: (Solo Nightmare)

This RAW Magazine feature celebrates Alice Cooper’s theatrical humour and promotional flair surrounding his comeback album Trash. The article uses tongue‑in‑cheek imagery and wordplay to highlight Cooper’s mischievous personality and his knack for turning shock into spectacle. Publication: RAW Magazine Date: August 23 1989 Country: United Kingdom The feature opens with the headline “What a Load O’ Rubbish!” — a playful nod to Trash, Cooper’s new album title. It recounts a pub

The 8 August 1989 issue of Raw features an extensive interview with Alice Cooper under the headline “SINGLE MANIAC,” tied to the release of the album Trash and the single “Poison.” Publication: Raw Date: August 8, 1989 Country: United Kingdom The multi-page article discusses Alice Cooper’s legendary status in hard rock, his new record deal, and the forthcoming album Trash. It explores his shift toward a more commercial slant while still examining bizarre sexual themes. Cooper

The 5 August 1989 issue of Kerrang! features Alice Cooper on the cover under the headline “TRASH ON DELIVERY THROWWAY REMARKS FROM ALICE COOPER,” with an extensive interior interview titled “LESS GORE, MORE WHORE.” Publication: Kerrang! Date: August 5, 1989 Country: United Kingdom The cover shows Alice Cooper holding a knife against a dramatic red background, with additional cover lines for other bands. Inside, a multi-page interview discusses the new album Trash, written wit

The 8 August 1989 issue of Raw carries a full-page advertisement for Alice Cooper’s single “Poison.” Publication: Raw Date: August 8, 1989 Country: United Kingdom The advert is headed “The return of…” and features a large black-and-white photograph of Alice Cooper in a studded leather jacket over a T-shirt printed with a screaming face. Bold text announces “POISON – The brand new single 7 · 12 · CD Produced by Desmond Child.” Additional copy notes that the 12″ and CD include

In May 1989, Metal Maniacs magazine ran a major feature on Alice Cooper, celebrating him as “Metal’s Original Madman” while covering the controversy surrounding his shows being banned in Germany. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Metal Maniacs Date: May 1989 Country: United Kingdom / United States Section / Pages: Multi-page feature (pp. 32–35) THE STORY This in-depth article looks back at Alice Cooper’s long career as the godfather of shock rock. It discusses his early theatrical

THE RELEASE WHAT THE LABEL SHOWS Label: MCA Format: 12" Vinyl Single (also 7") Country: UK Catalogue: MCAX 1241 Release Date: March 1988 (UK) / November 1987 (US) Hard-hitting heavy metal track with strong guitar work from Kane Roberts. Black vinyl with red/white text. A-side “Freedom”. B-side includes “Time To Kill” and live “School’s Out” on some versions. Limited edition snakeskin PVC bag available. CONTEXT AND NOTES VARIANTS & PACKAGING Written as a direct protest against

An album review of Alice Cooper’s “Raise Your Fist and Yell”, published in Kerrang! Magazine on October 17 1987. The review assesses the album’s forceful rock sound, guitar work and theatrical approach, highlighting several individual tracks and the contribution of guitarist Kane Roberts. Publication: Kerrang! Magazine Date: October 17 1987 Country: United Kindom The review opens by quoting the record’s defiant lyrical stance before presenting “Raise Your Fist and Yell” as a

This MCA Records advertisement announces Alice Cooper’s return with the new album Constrictor. Headed “He’s Back!”, the campaign promotes the album alongside the single “He’s Back”, special 7-inch and 12-inch editions featuring live material, and a series of forthcoming UK tour dates. Publication: MCA Records Promotional Advert Date: October 18, 1986 Country: United Kingdom Built around the emphatic statement “HE’S BACK!”, this promotional advertisement announces Alice Cooper

In late May 1984, Kerrang! loudly welcomed the return of the original shock-rock king with a dramatic two-page feature headlined “Wake Up Screaming!” SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Kerrang! Date: May 31, 1984 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Two-page feature (spread) THE STORY This major feature celebrates Alice Cooper’s comeback, exploring his new material, stage theatrics, and the enduring power of his nightmare-fuelled rock ’n’ roll world. The article is packed with i

A promotional advertisement for Alice Cooper’s special UK-only 4-track 12" single For Britain Only SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Music press advertisement (likely NME / Sounds / Melody Maker) Date: May 8, 1982 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-page advertisement. THE STORY This advert promotes Alice Cooper’s exclusive British-market 4-track 12" single featuring live versions of “Under My Wheels”, “Model Citizen”, and “Who Do You Think We Are”. The design is bold and