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Contents: This is the second original album in four years from the supergroup "Hollywood Vampires," featuring Alice Cooper, Joe Perry (Aerosmith), and Johnny Depp. This album, primarily composed of original songs, features a guest appearance by Jeff Beck. Johnny Depp sings a David Bowie song. A new album packed with highlights that revives the golden age of rock in the 21st century. The resurrected vampires' rapid progress shows no signs of stopping. The second album under the name Hollywood Vampires, "Rise," is now being released. While their debut album consisted of only two original songs (+ intro) and the rest covers of songs by their former bandmates, this time the ratio is reversed. Aside from three tracks?David Bowie's "Heroes" (with Johnny Depp on vocals), Johnny Thunders' "You Can't Put Your Arms Around a Memory" (with Joe Perry on vocals), and The Jim Carroll Band's "People Who Died"?all are originals by Hollywood Vampires. Furthermore, the guest appearances of Jeff Beck and John Waters, the film director known for "Pink Flamingos," on "Welcome to Bushwhackers" have also generated considerable buzz. No other word is needed to describe the content of this work than "rock and roll." With living legends of the rock world, Alice Cooper and Joe Perry, and Johnny Depp, a superstar actor with guitar skills that rival those of a musician, it's impossible for these three to come together to create anything mediocre. If you think this is just a way for celebrities to pass the time, you're sorely mistaken. Listen to the superb rock music blasted by "the world's highest-paid bar band," and you'll understand that these Hollywood vampires, resurrected in the 21st century, are also plotting the revival of the golden age of rock. With all members participating in the songwriting, the distinct personalities of the three are clearly reflected in this album. It's also interesting to pay attention to the differences in each of their vocal styles. In 1970s Los Angeles, there was a secret club where famous musicians gathered. It was located in the loft of the Rainbow Bar and Grill in Hollywood. The initiation ritual involved drinking until all the other members were drunk. This secret club, which included renowned musicians such as John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Keith Moon, and Keith Emerson, was run by Alice Cooper. Over time, the participants came to be known as The Hollywood Vampires. Forty years later, Alice Cooper has reunited the legendary Hollywood Vampires, bringing together equally famous friends Johnny Depp and Joe Perry. This time, however, it's not a secret club, but a superstar band carrying on their spirit. Featuring an equally star-studded lineup of guests including Paul McCartney, Brian Johnson, Joe Walsh, Slash, Dave Grohl, and Christopher Lee, their debut album, "Hollywood Vampires," released in 2015, includes numerous covers of legendary artists such as The Who, Led Zeppelin, The Doors, and Jimi Hendrix. It's a masterpiece that perfectly embodies the concept of "celebrating the rock stars who died at the end of the 70s frenzy." In September of the same year, the Hollywood Vampires also made their live debut. This concert, held at the prestigious Roxy Theatre, featured top-tier musicians such as Duff McKagan, Marilyn Manson, and Geezer Butler, resulting in a gorgeous stage worthy of their legendary status. While their debut album was created as a tribute to their past comrades, their new album, packed with original songs, is an album that establishes the Hollywood Vampires' identity?a completely contemporary work. "Rise" is a must-listen for fans of Alice Cooper and Aerosmith, as well as all music lovers who appreciate rock music. [Includes Japanese liner notes/Japanese lyrics translation] [Members] Alice Cooper (Vocals) Joe Perry (Guitar/Vocals [Aerosmith]) Johnny Depp (Guitar/Vocals) [CD Track Listing (Planned)] 01. I Want My Now 02. Good People Are Hard to Find 03. Who's Laughing Now 04. How the Glass Fell 05. The Boogie Man Surprise 06. Welcome to Bushwhackers (feat. Jeff Beck & John Waters) 07. The Long Bandage 08. You Can't Put Your Arms Around a Memory (Johnny Thunders cover) 09. Git From Around Me 10. Heroes (David Bowie cover) 11. A Pitiful Beauty 12. News Threat 13. Mr. Spider 14. We Gotta Lies 15. People Who Died (The Jim Carroll Band cover) 16. Congratulations Media Reviews and More The Hollywood Vampires, a supergroup featuring Alice Cooper, Joe Perry (Aerosmith), and Johnny Depp, release their second original album in four years. Jeff Beck makes a guest appearance on this album. Johnny Depp sings David Bowie songs. A new album full of highlights that revives the golden age of rock in the 21st century. (C)RS