Alice Cooper to Chronicle 'Evilution' in New Autobiography

The legendary shock rocker will promote his upcoming book 'Devil on My Shoulder' with a U.K. book tour.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Alice Cooper, the iconic 'Godfather of Shock Rock', will release his second autobiography 'Devil on My Shoulder' on October 8th. The book will explore the differences and connections between Cooper's onstage persona and his real-life identity. To promote the book, Cooper will embark on an eight-city U.K. book tour in October 2026.

Why it matters

Alice Cooper is one of the most influential and enduring figures in rock music, known for his theatrical live shows and dark, macabre persona. This new autobiography provides a rare glimpse into the personal life and creative process of the legendary performer, shedding light on the evolution of his iconic stage character.

The details

In 'Devil on My Shoulder', Cooper promises to chronicle the 'evilution' of the Alice Cooper character and how he has 'tamed him at last'. The book will delve into the contrast between Cooper's murderous on-stage persona and his real-life identity as a sober, religious member of society. This will be Cooper's second book, following his 2007 memoir 'Alice Cooper, Golf Monster'.

  • Alice Cooper's new autobiography 'Devil on My Shoulder' will be published on October 8, 2026.
  • Cooper will promote the book with an eight-city U.K. book tour from October 11-20, 2026.

The players

Alice Cooper

The legendary 'Godfather of Shock Rock' who has had a six-decade career in the music industry. Cooper is known for his theatrical live shows and dark, macabre persona.

Da Capo Press

The publisher of Alice Cooper's new autobiography 'Devil on My Shoulder'.

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What they’re saying

“I was born Vincent Damon Furnier but, seduced by my character's reputation, changed my name legally to Alice Cooper, and in the process lost sight of who I really was. The mild-mannered, all-American boy I'd once been became a monster and a mortal danger to himself.”

— Alice Cooper (Press Release)

“I've written this book to track Alice's 'evilution,' and how I've tamed him at last. Just as he and I became almost fatally intertwined, the story of Alice Cooper after over 30 records and 60-plus years has become a tangle of embellishments, elaborations and outright fabrications and I think it's time to sort reality from myth.”

— Alice Cooper (Press Release)

What’s next

Cooper is currently on tour and will launch a monthlong North American tour on April 14 in San Antonio.

The takeaway

Alice Cooper's new autobiography provides a rare and intimate look into the life and creative process of one of rock music's most iconic and influential performers, shedding light on the evolution of his legendary stage persona.