Alice Cooper Announces New Memoir 'Devil On My Shoulder' and U.K. Book Tour

The rock icon's autobiography will explore the duality between his wild stage persona and sober, religious personal life.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:40pm

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An extreme close-up of a shattered disco ball reflecting shards of light, capturing the glitz and glamour of rock star culture in an abstract, high-contrast studio photograph.The visual spectacle of Alice Cooper's legendary shock-rock performances is set to be contrasted with the sober, spiritual side of the man behind the makeup in his new memoir.San Antonio Today

Rock legend Alice Cooper is set to release a new memoir titled 'Devil On My Shoulder' on October 6 in the United States and October 8 in the United Kingdom. The book will delve into the contrast between Cooper's dramatic stage character and his real-life identity as a sober and deeply religious man. The memoir will also recount Cooper's six-decade career, including encounters with cultural figures like John Lennon, Salvador Dalí, and Andy Warhol.

Why it matters

As one of the most influential and iconic figures in rock music, Alice Cooper's memoir promises to provide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the duality of his public persona and private life. The book's release will also coincide with a U.K. book tour, giving fans a chance to engage with the legendary performer directly.

The details

In 'Devil On My Shoulder,' Cooper, whose real name is Vincent Damon Furnier, will explore how his theatrical stage character of 'Alice Cooper' became inseparable from his own identity over the course of his prolific career. The memoir will also reflect on the highs and struggles of Cooper's six-decade career, which has produced over 30 albums and influenced generations of rock performers.

  • Cooper's memoir 'Devil On My Shoulder' is scheduled for release on October 6, 2026 in the United States and October 8, 2026 in the United Kingdom.
  • Cooper has announced a U.K. book tour consisting of eight dates running from October 11, 2026 in Cardiff through October 20, 2026 in Wolverhampton.
  • Cooper will also be back on stage during his spring 2026 U.S. concert run, which begins on April 14 in San Antonio and wraps up on May 9 in Camden.

The players

Alice Cooper

A rock icon who first rose to fame in the late 1960s as the frontman of the band Alice Cooper, before eventually adopting the name as his own. His dramatic stage character, complete with horror imagery and shock-rock theatrics, became inseparable from his real-life identity.

Hachette Book Group

The publisher that will release Cooper's memoir 'Devil On My Shoulder' in the United States on October 6, 2026.

Ebury Spotlight

The publisher that will release Cooper's memoir 'Devil On My Shoulder' in the United Kingdom on October 8, 2026.

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What they’re saying

“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 thirty records and sixty-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

What’s next

Fans can pre-order Cooper's memoir 'Devil On My Shoulder' through Amazon, and can also catch the shock-rock pioneer back on stage during his spring 2026 U.S. concert run, which begins on April 14 in San Antonio and wraps up on May 9 in Camden.

The takeaway

Alice Cooper's highly anticipated memoir promises to provide a rare, intimate look into the life of one of rock music's most iconic and influential figures, shedding light on the duality between his larger-than-life stage persona and his personal identity as a sober, religious man.