Alice Cooper - "White Line Frankenstein"

Photo by Jenny Risher

For a couple of decades now, Alice Cooper has been a guilty pleasure of mine. I always feel the need to explain that his earlier 70's music is much better and an important example of proto-punk, but that might change with his upcoming album. The latest single from that album, "White Line Frankenstein," once again merges his earlier Detroit proto-punk sound with his 80's era metal for a sound that will work for fans of all periods. Plus, it's fantastically theatrical, which is a must for any true Alice Cooper song. If you're looking for an extra level of coolness, the song also features Tom Morello on guitar! "White Line Frankenstein" is pure rock 'n' roll with the only excess being killer metal riffs, and you just can't go wrong with that.

Alice Cooper says of his new song:

“White Line Frankenstein is a monster that we created. It’s a truck driver who’s been out there a long time. He's the king of the road. He doesn't live in a house. He lives in that truck. In the song, this surreal tough guy is driving on white lines for his whole life. So, ‘White Line Frankenstein’ would be his CB handle. It’s monstrous and definitely a stage song.”

You can watch the video for "White Line Frankenstein" below. Road is due out August 25 on earMUSIC, and is available for pre-order here. For more on Alice Cooper, check out his website. Upcoming tour dates are below the video.

8/5 - Syracuse, NY - JMA Wireless Dome 

8/6 - Johnston, PA - 1st Summit Arena @ Cambria County War Memorial

8/8 - Columbus, OH - Ohio Stadium

8/10 - Madison, WI - Overture Center for the Arts

8/11 - Fargo, ND - Fargodome

8/13 - Omaha, NE - Charles Schwab Field Omaha

8/15 - Springfield, MO - Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts     

8/16 - Tulsa, OK - Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium

8/18 - El Paso, TX - Sun Bowl Stadium

8/19 - Midland, TX - Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center

8/20 - Lubbock, TX - Buddy Holly Hall

8/22 - San Antonio, TX -Tobin Center

8/24 - Dallas, TX - Dos Equis Pavilion

8/26 - Tampa, FL - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

8/27 - West Palm Beach, FL - iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

8/29 - Raleigh, NC - Coastal Credit Union Music Park @ Walnut Creek

8/30 - Virginia Beach, VA - Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheatre

9/1 - Tinley Park, IL - Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

9/2 - Des Moines, IA - Wells Fargo Arena

9/5 - Clarkston, MI - Pine Knob Amphitheatre

9/6 - Toronto ON - Budweiser Stage

9/8 - Scranton, PA -  The Pavilion @ Montage Mountain

9/9 - Wantagh, NY - Northwell Health Theatre @ Jones Beach

9/10 - Hartford, CT - XFINITY Theatre

9/12 - Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena

9/13 - Cincinnati, OH - Riverbend

9/15 - Bonner, Springs KS - Azura Amphitheatre

9/16 - Greenwood Village, CO - Fiddler’s Green

9/19 - Ridgefield, WA - RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheatre

9/20 - Auburn, WA - White River Amphitheatre

9/22 - Concord, CA - Pavilion

9/23 - Anaheim, CA - Honda Center

9/24 - Phoenix, AZ - Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

10/4 - St Augustine, FL - Amphitheatre

10/5 - Wilmington NC - Wilson Center @ Cape Fear College  

10/7 - Evansville, IN - Aiken Theatre In The Centre              

10/8 - Wheeling, WV -WesBanco Arena

10/10 - Troy, OH - Hobart Arena

 10/11 - Wabash, IN - Honeywell Center

10/13 - Paducah, KY - Luther F Carson Four Rivers Center

10/14 - N Little Rock, AR - Simmons Bank Arena

10/15 - Lafayette, LA - Heymannn Performing Arts Center

10/17 - Enid, OK - Stride Bank Center

10/19 - Colorado Springs, CO - Pikes Peak Center

10/20 - Rio Rancho, NM - Events Center

10/21 - Tucson, AZ - AVA Amphitheatre

10/23 - Paso Robles, CA - Vina Robles Amphitheatre

10/25 - Highland, CA - Yaamava Theater

10/26 - Reno NV - Grand Sierra Resort

10/28 - Las Vegas NV - Bakkt Theatre