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

The rock icon's autobiography will explore the duality of his legendary stage persona and personal life.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 6:40pm

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An extreme close-up of shattered glass fragments reflecting a dazzling array of light, conceptually representing the theatrical and personal sides of Alice Cooper's iconic rock career.The shattered remnants of a disco ball capture the glitz and glamour of Alice Cooper's legendary stage persona, hinting at the duality explored 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 sober, deeply religious personal identity, while also reflecting on his six-decade career and encounters with various cultural figures.

Why it matters

As one of the most iconic and influential rock performers of all time, Alice Cooper's memoir promises to provide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the man behind the shock-rock persona that helped define his career. The book's release, along with a U.K. book tour, will give fans a unique opportunity to gain deeper insight into the legendary musician's life and creative process.

The details

In 'Devil On My Shoulder', Cooper, whose real name is Vincent Damon Furnier, will explore the duality of his stage persona and personal identity. The memoir will also recount Cooper's encounters with a wide range of cultural figures, including John Lennon, Salvador Dalí, Frank Sinatra, Andy Warhol, and Vincent Price. Cooper has described the book as an attempt to 'sort reality from myth' surrounding the theatrical persona that helped define his career.

  • The memoir 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. He is known for his dramatic stage character, complete with horror imagery and shock-rock theatrics.

Vincent Damon Furnier

Cooper's real name, which he used before adopting the stage name Alice Cooper.

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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 the memoir, which will be available in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook formats, through Amazon. They can also catch Cooper 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 new memoir promises to provide a rare, intimate look at the legendary rock icon, offering fans a unique opportunity to gain deeper insight into the man behind the shock-rock persona that helped define his career. The book's release, along with Cooper's upcoming U.K. book tour and concert dates, will further cement his status as one of the most influential and enduring figures in rock music history.