Simon Rushworth
We’re building up to Download 2011 with a look at the best talent on show over three days of rock and metal heaven.
And it’s time to check out the king of shock rock as he prepares to hit Donington for the very first time!
Yes, Alice Cooper makes his Download debut with the promise that he’ll deliver something bigger and better than ever. We can’t wait!
BAND: ALICE COOPER
WHEN: Saturday June 11
WHERE: Second stage
YOU KNOW HIM BECAUSE… He’s one of rock’s true survivors despite living life to the limit in the 70s and 80s. These days he’s more likely to be found in a bunker than in rehab but the golf monster can still shock with the best of them
GUARANTEED ANTHEM: Poison
TOILET BREAK: Elected
LOOK OUT FOR: Decapitation, bondage, blood, gore, shocks, horror – you get the idea
ESSENTIAL ALBUM: Billion Dollar Babies
OUT NOW: Old School 1964-1974
LIKE ALICE COOPER? YOU’LL LOVE: Rob Zombie (Sunday), Twisted Sister (Saturday), Black Veil Brides (Sunday), GWAR (Sunday)
RUSHONROCK ROCK GOD RATING: 10/10