Alice Cooper (Solo) (June 8, 1975) “Horror-Spezialausgabe” Cover Story – pop Magazine (Germany)

Major horror-themed cover story and multi-page feature on Alice Cooper in the German youth/music magazine pop, titled “Die verrückte Welt von Alice Cooper” (The Crazy World of Alice Cooper), part of a special “Horror” edition.

PUBLICATION:

Date: June 8, 1975

Country: West Germany

Section / Pages: Cover + Multiple Interior Pages (Horror Special)

Title: HORROR-Spezialausgabe / Schock: Alice Coopers Alptraum-Zirkus

THE STORY

The issue features Alice Cooper prominently on the cover with dramatic horror makeup, spiders, and intense expression. Inside, a large article explores his “crazy world,” covering his stage persona, shocking performances (snakes, guillotines, theatrics), personal background, albums like Killer, School’s Out, and Billion Dollar Babies, and his influence on rock-horror. Includes numerous photos from concerts, behind-the-scenes, and staged shock scenes.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

By mid-1975, Alice Cooper (now as a solo artist after the original band split) was at the height of his shock-rock fame. German magazine pop (often bundled with Melody Maker content) gave him extensive coverage in this horror-special issue, reflecting Europe’s fascination with his macabre theatrical style during the Welcome to My Nightmare era preparations.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Magazine Cover Story / Horror Special

Era: Post-Billion Dollar Babies / Pre-Welcome to My Nightmare (1975) Tone: Sensational, gothic, enthusiastic Photography: Multiple high-impact black-and-white and color images of Alice in full makeup, stage antics, spiders, and dramatic poses

Key Visuals: Cover with spiders crawling near Alice’s face; interior spreads with guillotine, snakes, and concert shots

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Cover: Bold red “POP” logo, Alice Cooper in horror makeup with spiders, “2 RIESEN-POSTERS” and inset photos of other stars.

• Interior Pages: Extensive German text article “Die verrückte Welt von Alice Cooper,” detailed biography/performance history, and a collage of photos showing stage shock elements.

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RELATED MATERIAL

• Alice Cooper (Group) (June 17, 1972) “Alice here for one gig” – Melody Maker (UK)

• Alice Cooper (Solo) (1975) Welcome to My Nightmare Era Promotion

• Alice Cooper (1973–1975) Billion Dollar Babies / Muscle of Love Tour Coverage

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