[2019-06-21] The Hollywood Vampires "Rise" with guests Jeff Beck and John Waters (EarMusic)

Charlie · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 14191

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The Hollywood Vampires return with new music from their explosive second album, 'Rise.' Rock and roll royalty Joe Perry, Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp and shock rock icon Alice Cooper join forces once again for the unmissable rock album of 2019.

Seconds into the opening track 'I Want My Now,' it's clear this supergroup has created something special - the chemistry between the individuals is unmistakeable when they come together on stage or in the recording studio.

"Forget the star-studded lineup's individual reputations, 'Rise' is some of the purest, unapologetic and most enjoyable rock and roll of the year, made by masters of the craft and true fans of the form. ''Rise' is not only a totally different animal than the first Vampires album, it is unique to anything I've ever been a part of. I approached it very differently than I usually do when working on an album. Each of us; Joe, Johnny, Tommy and myself have written songs on this album. What is different though is that I didn't try to change any songs to be more 'Alice-like.' Because each of us has different influences, the sound of this album is very cool. I think that with this album, we are establishing what the Vampires' sound really is, whereas with the first album we were more tipping our hats to our fallen rock n roll brothers." Alice Cooper

Tracklist
1. I Want My Now
2. Good People Are Hard To Find
3. Who’s Laughing Now
4. How The Glass Fell
5. The Boogieman Surprise
6. Welcome To Bushwackers (featuring Jeff Beck and John Waters)
7. The Wrong Bandage
8. You Can’t Put Your Arms Around A Memory
9. Git From Round Me
10. Heroes
11. A Pitiful Beauty
12. New Threat
13. Mr. Spider
14. We Gotta Rise
15. People Who Died
16. Congratulations

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QN8P2BR/?tag=imwan-20

Charlie · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 14191

From a recent interview Alice Cooper did with NME:

NME wrote:

What can we expect from your forthcoming new album?

“I tell ya, the really interesting thing is going to be the new [Hollywood] Vampires album, because of it was written on the road. A lot of it is Johnny Depp’s writing and there’s a lot of venom in his lyrics because of all the crap that went on. Almost everything I read about Johnny Depp was absolutely untrue. You know, I’m touring with him and it says here in the paper: ‘Well, you [Depp] weigh 90 lbs and you’re a drug addict and you’re drinking and that you’re out of money’ and all this stuff. I’m on tour with him and I’ve never seen him look better in his lifetime, I’ve never heard him play better, he’s laughing all the time. Just the opposite of what you’re reading is what was going on. But on this album, he wrote a lot of the lyrics – and I got to sing them – so I’m the one delivering the venom. Being in a band is, I think, more expressive for him than doing movies. When you’re in rock ‘n’ roll, you can bring your personal life and problems right to the stage – and you can bring your anger to the stage. It’s hard rock, but there’s stuff you’re not going to expect.”

The last Hollywood Vampires album featured appearances from the likes of Paul McCartney of Dave Grohl and Slash. Any big name guests on this one?

“Jeff Beck plays on one of the songs. And certainly, I look at people who are honorary Vampires – so of course, Jimmy Page is one. The ones that have at one time been in a lot of trouble in their lives and are still going. Keith Richards is definitely a Vampire! Just his aura and whole history. Jim Morrison and Jimi Hendrix – those guys were lifers in rock ‘n’ roll even though they only lived to 27. If they had been alive today, they still would have been doing it. Like me! I think you’ll have fun with the new shows. Whenever I think about them, I start laughing.”

https://www.nme.com/music-interviews/go ... ur-2449603

Charlie · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 14191

This is now available for pre-order. Details have been added to the first post.

And here's the first single, "Who’s Laughing Now":

smokin.joe · 01 Aug 2008

i am getting this one. Big Alice Cooper fan.

cryton · **Joined:** 06 Feb 2007 **Posts:** 5213

Looks like they’re covering Bowie, Johnny Thunders, and Jim Carroll this time around.

I’m in.

Stumpy Joe · **Joined:** 29 Apr 2014 **Posts:** 1538

I've not yet picked up the first "Hollywood Vampires" album because at some point I learned that there was a Japanese version with (of course!) an extra track. (On CD at least.)

That version was released on Republic/UMe. (Or something. For Alice in particular, it's very difficult to keep track of all the various labels and assorted reissues that comprise his catalog since 2000.)

alantig · 20 Sep 2006

Stumpy Joe wrote:

I've not yet picked up the first "Hollywood Vampires" album because at some point I learned that there was a Japanese version with (of course!) an extra track. (On CD at least.)

That version was released on Republic/UMe. (Or something. For Alice in particular, it's very difficult to keep track of all the various labels and assorted reissues that comprise his catalog since 2000.)

I found a deal for an autographed copy of the album somewhere - no idea if it's got the bonus track or not.

Charlie · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 14191

The pre-order price has dropped nearly $3, and is now $12.06:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QN8P2BR/?tag=imwan-20

Charlie · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 14191

The cover of "Heroes" that will be on this album:

Hank · 01 Dec 2004

I'm shocked how much I like Depp's voice, not just on the Heroes cover, but on the pre-chorus of Who's Laughing Now. Nicely done!

[2019-06-21] The Hollywood Vampires "Rise" with guests Jeff Beck and John Waters (EarMusic)

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