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Alice Cooper's "Too Close For Comfort" Tour Expands: Shock Rock Legend Adds More Dates to 2025 U.S. Tour!

Alice Cooper, the high priest of shock rock, has just announced additional dates for the spring and summer leg of his 2025 U.S. tour, aptly named "Too Close For Comfort." With his iconic blend of theatrical rock, horror elements, and garage rock, Cooper promises to bring his electrifying stage show to fans across the country, complete with guillotines, electric chairs, and boa constrictors.

Alice himself expressed his excitement, saying, "You can never be too close... right? That's why we've added more dates to the 2025 'Too Close For Comfort' tour this Spring & Summer."

Pre-sale tickets and VIP Packages are available starting tomorrow with the code SICKTHINGS, with general ticket sales opening on Friday. For those eager to immerse themselves in the spectacle, visit AliceCooper.com/tour for all the details.

Here are the newly added dates for Cooper's tour, ensuring fans from coast to coast can witness the live debut of Gilby Clarke with the band, stepping in for Nita Strauss who has other commitments:

May 02 - VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, Huntsville, AL
May 03 - Atrium Health Amphitheater, Macon, GA
May 05 - Montgomery Performing Arts Center, Montgomery, AL
May 06 - Savannah Civic Center - Johnny Mercer Theater, Savannah, GA
May 07 - North Charleston Performing Arts Center, North Charleston, SC
May 09 - Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2025, Columbus, OH
May 10 - Dow Event Center, Saginaw, MI
May 13 - Vibrant Arena at The MARK, Moline, IL
May 14 - Miller High Life Theatre, Milwaukee, WI
May 15 - Ball State University - Emens Auditorium, Muncie, IN
May 17 - Erie Insurance Arena, Erie, PA
May 18 - Boardwalk Rock 2025, Ocean City, MD
May 20 - Mohegan Arena, Wilkes-Barre, PA
May 22 - Stanley Performing Arts Center, Utica, NY
May 23 - Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
May 24 - Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City, NJ
Aug. 15 - Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
Aug. 19 - Salem Civic Center, Salem, VA
Aug. 20 - The Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville, TN
Aug. 21 - Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium, Chattanooga, TN
Aug. 23 - The Factory, Chesterfield, MO
Aug. 26 - Vibrant Music Hall, Waukee, IA
Aug. 27 - Orpheum Theater, Omaha, NE
Aug. 30 - Elvis Presley's Memphis - Graceland Soundstage, Memphis, TN

Cooper's stage show has always been more than just music; it's an experience where the audience becomes part of the narrative. Speaking to 96.1 KLPX, he highlighted how the show has evolved: "It's so funny because it used to be easy to shock an audience in the '70s. Now nobody's really trying — we're not really trying to shock an audience. But those elements still remain in the show because they're fun to watch."

The tour follows the release of his latest album "Road", where he delves into the life of a rock star on the road. Accompanied by his seasoned band, including Ryan Roxie, Chuck Garric, Tommy Henriksen, Glen Sobel, and the temporarily replaced Nita Strauss by Gilby Clarke, Cooper continues to be a dynamic force in rock music, his performances a testament to his status as a living legend in theatrical rock.

With a career spanning decades, Alice Cooper has not only shaped the landscape of shock rock but has also left an indelible mark on rock and popular culture, ensuring his shows remain must-see events for both new and veteran fans. Don't miss your chance to get too close for comfort with the master of rock psycho-drama himself.

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Sports reporters tried to lay an absolute trap for Buster Posey over his players' personal choices. They expected an immediate corporate apology—but they didn't get one. This standoff just exposed exactly how broken the relationship between sports media and real fans actually is.

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Don Dokken Explains Exactly Why He Hates Digital Music Streaming (2014)

We called up Don Dokken for a routine update, but ended up getting a masterclass in classic rock survival and zero-compromise attitude. From fighting with home phone connections to breaking down why modern digital payouts are a joke for heritage acts, Don didn't pull a single punch. If you want to know what the rock business actually looks like for a veteran frontman, this conversation lays it all out.

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Jericho Green - Legacy Media Outlets Really Don’t Want You Hearing This (2019)
The second this call connected, the entire show went off the rails.

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The second this call connected, the entire show went off the rails. What was supposed to be a standard heavy metal catch-up with YouTube creator Jericho Green instantly morphed into an entirely different kind of debate.

 

 

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Jericho didn't hold a single thing back. From calling out the hidden motives behind modern cultural language to breaking down why certain media segments are intentionally designed to keep people divided, this conversation exposed a massive rift that a lot of long-time fans are still arguing about in the comments. When you bypass the corporate scripts and let regular people speak their minds live on the air, things get weird, fast. Some listeners think the show went too far into cultural commentary—others are saying it’s the most honest segment we’ve ever broadcasted.

 

 

Something about the way legacy formats handle these topics just feels incredibly off, and this call proved it.

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- The sudden shift that completely changed the episode's dynamic.
- Why alternative formats are leaving corporate legacy channels in the dust.
- The raw truth about personal responsibility that mainstream outlets refuse to broadcast.
- A breakdown of why the comment section is currently a war zone.

 

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Blaze Bayley: Fans Are Still Debating Blaze Bayley's Iron Maiden Years (2008)
Most people know Blaze Bayley from Iron Maiden.

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Most people know Blaze Bayley from Iron Maiden.

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It's about what happened after.

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Blaze opens up about management problems, record label disputes, rebuilding his band, and why he believes fans are finally giving his music another chance.

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