Alice Cooper plus Tim Rice equals something very theatrical indeed.

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Earlier this year it was announced that the original lineup of The Alice Cooper Group would be reuniting for their first studio album in over half a century.

The Revenge of Alice Cooper is released on July 25 and features not just frontman Alice but also his classic-era bandmates Dennis Dunaway, Neal Smith, and Michael Bruce.

Produced by Bob Ezrin, who recorded the band’s run of early 1970s albums, it even features work from original lead guitarist Glen Buxton, who died in 1997, as well as a guest appearance from Robby Krieger of The Doors.

Tickets are available this Wednesday (June 11) via Rough Trade, and include a special commemorative print.

The Original Alice Cooper Group – Black Mamba (Official Video)

Tim Rice and Alice Cooper have a history, with the singer playing Herod in the 1996 London cast recording of Jesus Christ Superstar, the hit rock opera from Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.

He later reprised the role in the 2018 live TV performance Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, which featured John Legend as Jesus Christ and Sara Bareilles as Mary Magdalene.

King Herod’s Song (Alice Cooper) | Jesus Christ Superstar in Concert

The reformed Alice Cooper Group has now announced an intimate 900-ticket only launch event at the Union Chapel in London the day before the album’s release.

The event features an interview, listening sessions, fan Q&A and global live stream, and will be hosted by none other than Sir Tim Rice.