logo
Alice Cooper Rocks Back To No. 1

Alice Cooper Rocks Back To No. 1

Forbes06-08-2025
Alice Cooper has been a figurehead in hard rock for decades, earning hits both as a solo act and with the band that first carried his name. This week, he returns to the musical rankings in the United Kingdom with The Revenge of Alice Cooper — and the new release hands the rocker another moment at No. 1.
The Revenge of Alice Cooper Debuts at No. 1
The Revenge of Alice Cooper launches at No. 1 on the Official Rock & Metal Albums chart, the U.K.'s ranking of the bestselling titles in those styles within the country. It's his third leader on the genre-specific tally and his thirteenth top 10 on the list.
Alice Cooper's History of Rock Leaders
Cooper has previously ruled the Official Rock & Metal Albums ranking with both Paranormal and Road. He first appeared on the tally in 1997, and with this latest arrival, he's now earned 17 total successes on the chart.
Top 10 Starts on Every Albums Ranking
Beyond the rock list, The Revenge of Alice Cooper lands inside the top 10 on every other U.K. albums tally where it lands this frame. The set opens at No. 9 on the Official Albums chart, giving Cooper his ninth career top 10 on the all-genre ranking.
It also begins at No. 3 on both the Official Albums Sales and Official Physical Albums charts, at No. 8 on the Official Album Downloads list, and at No. 4 on the Official Vinyl Albums tally. Throughout his career, he's scored multiple top 10s on each of these rosters.
A Reunion More Than 50 Years in the Making
The new set by Cooper isn't just a commercial win, it also marks a special project within the rocker's discography. The Revenge of Alice Cooper is his first album with his original band since 1973's Muscle of Love. In the more than half-century since then, he's largely operated as a solo artist, but this latest era shows that the Alice Cooper name — whether fronting a band or working alone — still carries weight.
Orange background

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Comments

No comments yet...

Related Articles

Wrexham smashes its transfer record by signing Broadhead in a deal worth up to $13.5M
Wrexham smashes its transfer record by signing Broadhead in a deal worth up to $13.5M

Yahoo

time11 minutes ago

  • Yahoo

Wrexham smashes its transfer record by signing Broadhead in a deal worth up to $13.5M

Wrexham's spending moved into a new stratosphere Thursday when the team owned by Hollywood celebrities signed winger Nathan Broadhead from Ipswich in a club-record deal that could reportedly reach 10 million pounds ($13.50 million). It took the Welsh club's outlay in the transfer market to more than 20 million pounds ($27 million) in this window as Wrexham reshapes its squad for life in the second-tier Championship following an unprecedented three straight promotions. The 27-year-old Wales international is a former Wrexham academy player and a versatile forward who was a fringe player at Ipswich in the Premier League last season. 'He's a local boy who had a real desire to come and play for his hometown club," Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson said in the team's announcement. Among Wrexham's other signings over the last couple of months is former England defender Conor Coady and New Zealand international Liberato Cacace. Lewis O'Brien also joined from Nottingham Forest for what was reportedly a club-record fee of around 3 million pounds ($4 million). Wrexham, which started its Championship campaign last weekend with a 2-1 loss at Southampton after conceding two late goals, is owned by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney and has gained outside investment via the New York-based Allyn family. It is also the subject of the Emmy-winning 'Welcome to Wrexham' documentary, which takes viewers behind the scenes at the club and has boosted the team's global appeal primarily because of the presence of Reynolds. ___ AP soccer:

Wrexham smashes its transfer record by signing Broadhead in a deal worth up to $13.5M
Wrexham smashes its transfer record by signing Broadhead in a deal worth up to $13.5M

Associated Press

time13 minutes ago

  • Associated Press

Wrexham smashes its transfer record by signing Broadhead in a deal worth up to $13.5M

Wrexham's spending moved into a new stratosphere Thursday when the team owned by Hollywood celebrities signed winger Nathan Broadhead from Ipswich in a club-record deal that could reportedly reach 10 million pounds ($13.50 million). It took the Welsh club's outlay in the transfer market to more than 20 million pounds ($27 million) in this window as Wrexham reshapes its squad for life in the second-tier Championship following an unprecedented three straight promotions. The 27-year-old Wales international is a former Wrexham academy player and a versatile forward who was a fringe player at Ipswich in the Premier League last season. 'He's a local boy who had a real desire to come and play for his hometown club,' Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson said in the team's announcement. Among Wrexham's other signings over the last couple of months is former England defender Conor Coady and New Zealand international Liberato Cacace. Lewis O'Brien also joined from Nottingham Forest for what was reportedly a club-record fee of around 3 million pounds ($4 million). Wrexham, which started its Championship campaign last weekend with a 2-1 loss at Southampton after conceding two late goals, is owned by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney and has gained outside investment via the New York-based Allyn family. It is also the subject of the Emmy-winning 'Welcome to Wrexham' documentary, which takes viewers behind the scenes at the club and has boosted the team's global appeal primarily because of the presence of Reynolds. ___ AP soccer:

Narinder Kaur criticises BBC's decision to have Thomas Skinner on Strictly
Narinder Kaur criticises BBC's decision to have Thomas Skinner on Strictly

Yahoo

time41 minutes ago

  • Yahoo

Narinder Kaur criticises BBC's decision to have Thomas Skinner on Strictly

TV star Narinder Kaur has criticised the BBC's decision to cast former The Apprentice candidate Thomas Skinner as a celebrity contestant on Strictly Come Dancing after saying she was told she was 'too controversial' for the show herself. It comes after Skinner met US vice president JD Vance for a barbecue and drinks, with the 34-year-old – who befriended US President Donald Trump's number two on social media platform X – describing the event as 'once in a lifetime'. In the caption of a video posted to X, Jeremy Vine panellist and former Big Brother star Kaur, 52, said: 'Apparently I was deemed too controversial for @bbcstrictly because they only hire quiet brown and black women that fit in a box. 'But you can be a white man AND be controversial and you'll be hired on the spot! Hello Thomas Skinner!!' In a statement, she added: 'There's only so much you can say in a short video, but I felt something many others have been feeling all day and that was complete shock and utter bewilderment – to see Thomas be announced in the line-up, considering all the rhetoric about how people with right-wing opinions are cancelled and not allowed on the BBC. 'I've debated Tom on Good Morning Britain before, I supported his book release at his launch party, there is a huge disparity in what certain demographics of people are allowed to say and still get one show after another. 'I met the Strictly team at the TV Choice Awards earlier this year and got talking to one of the bookers about the show generally – and she said 'You're a bit too controversial and we can't have that for the show.'' Social media personality Skinner has been announced as one of the latest celebrities to be taking part in the upcoming series of BBC One show Strictly. He recently claimed he had received 'death threats' and 'vile comments about my children', following a series of social media posts claiming 'something's gone wrong' in the UK, and saying 'there is nothing wrong with being proud of where you're from'. In other posts, which drew criticism from some of his followers, Skinner said it is 'not far-right' to be 'flying your flag and loving your country', and he complained 'it ain't safe out there anymore' in London, saying the city is 'hostile' and 'tense'. Following the post complaining about alleged abuse, Mr Vance replied with a picture of a cartoon character typing on a keyboard and a message that read: 'Hang in there, my friend. Remember that 90 percent of people attacking your family look like this.' After the Strictly announcement, Skinner said in a social media post: 'They say don't read the comments on social media. But I couldn't help myself. I've had absolute pellets all day on my Instagram lost about going on Strictly… Why are some people so angry that don't even know me.' Among the other celebrity contestants confirmed for Strictly this year are former Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison and Neighbours actor Stefan Dennis. They join the likes of podcast host and YouTube star George Clarke, RuPaul's Drag Race UK finalist La Voix, former England rugby player Chris Robshaw, and model and CBBC actress Ellie Goldstein, who is to become the first contestant with Down's syndrome to take part in Strictly's full series. The line-up is completed by Love Island winner Dani Dyer-Bowen, EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal, Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Doctor Who actress Alex Kingston, and former footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. Strictly, hosted by Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer in September, with Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas as judges. The BBC has been approached for comment.

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Get Started Now: Download the App

Ready to dive into a world of global content with local flavor? Download Daily8 app today from your preferred app store and start exploring.
app-storeplay-store