The Hollywood Vampires Announce New Album, 'Rise'
The Hollywood Vampires, the rock supergroup comprised of Aerosmith’s Joe Perry, actor Johnny Depp, and Alice Cooper, have announced that they’ll be releasing a brand new studio album this June entitled Rise. The highly anticipated album will be available on June 21st via earMUSIC. With this announcement, the band have released a brand new song from the upcoming record, “Who’s Laughing Now”.
Rise is set to be a completely different record from the band’s 2015 debut release, as the majority of the album will be comprised of original material. However, three cover songs will featured on the album as a tribute to three different rockers who have since passed (and much too young): David Bowie’s “Heroes” (performed by Depp), Jim Carroll Band’s “People Who Died”, and Johnny Thunders’ “You Can’t Put Your Arms Around A Memory” (sung by Joe Perry).
In a press release, both Cooper and Perry made the following statements in regards to the creation of Rise:
"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
"Rise came from pure creative energy, which is just like playing live with the Vampires. The record showcases everyone doing what they do best without anyone looking over our shoulders. There was no pressure or deadlines, allowing us to write and record an album that is one of the freest and most honest sounding records I've been part of. I can't wait to perform some of these tunes live for our fans." - Joe Perry
You can check out “Who’s Laughing Now”, as well as the official track listing for Rise and a number of upcoming tour dates, below. You can click here to pre-order Rise.
Rise
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 (feat. 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
The Hollywood Vampires Upcoming Tour Dates
May 10: Las Vegas, NV - The Joint
May 11: Los Angeles, CA - The Greek
May 12: San Francisco, CA - The Warfield
May 14: Denver, CO - The Fillmore
May 16: Albuquerque, NM - Sandia Casino
May 17: Scottsdale, AZ - Talking Stick Casino
May 18: Indio, CA - Fantasy Springs Casino
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