There has been a fair amount of speculation as to who would take the third guitarist spot on the forthcoming Alice Cooper dates, especially after Kane Roberts – who played last years Autumn shows – effectively ruled himself out on facebook. Of course, to anyone who had actually read what was said when Nita Strauss "left" the band last summer it should come as no real surprise that it’s now officially confirmed she will be back with the band from next month after playing one more show with Demi Lovato – the only date Lovato has booked for this year. Alice and Nita posted the following announcements:
"She’s Back! Nita asked for a leave of absence to work with someone else, something I always encourage my band members to do. I like them to challenge themselves and try new things. I’m thankful to my old friend Kane Roberts for stepping up and filling in for her, but she’ll be back with us for the new tour that starts up in late April. It’s going to be great to have her back.” – Alice Cooper
“From the studio to the stage, it’s always an immense honor to make music with Alice Cooper!! I’m very excited to be rejoining the band on the road for the 2023 dates, and so I’ll see you on the road in April. Let the nightmare return!” – Nita Strauss
Alice has also been talking about the forthcoming tour and new album on ‘Nights With Alice Cooper. No details, but he confirms the Castle stage set is gone and that there will be a completely new show next month, and that the next studio album is due to be released this year: “There’s another album coming out that’s really gonna knock you out. Everybody really likes it, the people that have heard it so far. It’s just a rocking rock and roll album.”
The Hollywood Vampires have released a new video for “You Can’t Put Your Arms Around A Memory” from the ‘Rise’ album in advance of their European tour. You can check it out here or below.
Dennis Dunaway was on ‘The City’s Backyard’ podcast last week promoting the show at Westport Library on March 10th. You can catch up on it here.
Neal Smith was on TalkShopLive last week launching and playing songs from his new album ‘Killsmith Goes West’ and you can watch the whole 80 minute show and purchase copies now here.