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Hollywood Vampires Release Live Album Capturing 2018 Montreux Jazz Festival Performance
Hollywood Vampires are back on the stage of history with a new live album that transports listeners to a July 2018 night in Montreux.
The supergroup’s latest offering, At Montreux Jazz Festival, arrives digitally on August 7 and in physical formats on October 16 through earMUSIC.
The record opens with a high‑octane live version of the band’s own “Raise The Dead,” accompanied by concert footage from the 2018 performance. From there, the set rolls through a mix of originals and tribute covers that pay homage to classic rock icons. A standout moment is the band’s rendition of Motörhead’s “Ace Of Spades,” a salute to Lemmy Kilmister. Other covers include The Who’s “Baba O’Riley,” AC/DC’s “The Jack,” and Aerosmith’s “Sweet Emotion.” Original tracks such as “As Bad As I Am” and “I Want My Now” also feature prominently.
The show itself took place at the Auditorium Stravinski in Montreux, Switzerland, during the festival’s early‑July run. Montreux has long been a pilgrimage site for rock, its name forever linked to Deep Purple’s “Smoke On The Water” after a 1971 fire at the Montreux Casino. The Hollywood Vampires described the performance as a “thunderous celebration of rock history delivered with raw power, attitude and unmatched chemistry,” and billed the night as one where “legends honoured legends.”
Hollywood Vampires formed in 2015, bringing together Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, Joe Perry and Tommy Henriksen. Their self‑titled debut that year focused on covers of songs that influenced the members, while the 2019 release Rise shifted toward original material. Since then, the group has built a reputation for high‑profile festival appearances and international tours, consistently blending theatrical rock with tributes to the genre’s pioneers.
The release of At Montreux Jazz Festival comes at a time when archival concert recordings are gaining both commercial and cultural traction. Live albums are increasingly viewed as historical snapshots that preserve performances that would otherwise exist only in audience memories or scattered online clips. For the Hollywood Vampires, the Montreux recording offers a comprehensive document of the band’s live identity, showcasing their blend of reverence for rock’s past and contemporary stage presence.
The album’s tracklist, in order, is: 1. I Want My Now 2. Raise The Dead 3. I Got A Line On You 4. 7 And 7 Is 5. My Dead Drunk Friends 6. Five To One / Break On Through 7. The Jack 8. Ace Of Spades 9. Baba O’Riley 10. As Bad As I Am 11. The Boogieman Surprise 12. I’m Eighteen 13. Combination 14. People Who Died 15. Sweet Emotion 16. Welcome To Bushwackers 17. Heroes 18. Train Kept A‑Rollin’ 19. School’s Out / Another Brick In The Wall
The release is expected to appeal to fans of the individual members and to listeners who appreciate live renditions of classic rock songs performed by a supergroup of contemporary musicians. The album’s availability on major streaming platforms and in physical formats will allow it to reach a broad audience.
In summary, Hollywood Vampires’ At Montreux Jazz Festival captures a 2018 performance that blends original tracks with tribute covers, including a notable Motörhead homage. The album’s digital launch on August 7 and physical release on October 16 through earMUSIC provide a new entry point for listeners to experience the group’s live energy and their celebration of rock heritage.
The supergroup’s latest offering, At Montreux Jazz Festival, arrives digitally on August 7 and in physical formats on October 16 through earMUSIC.
The record opens with a high‑octane live version of the band’s own “Raise The Dead,” accompanied by concert footage from the 2018 performance. From there, the set rolls through a mix of originals and tribute covers that pay homage to classic rock icons. A standout moment is the band’s rendition of Motörhead’s “Ace Of Spades,” a salute to Lemmy Kilmister. Other covers include The Who’s “Baba O’Riley,” AC/DC’s “The Jack,” and Aerosmith’s “Sweet Emotion.” Original tracks such as “As Bad As I Am” and “I Want My Now” also feature prominently.
The show itself took place at the Auditorium Stravinski in Montreux, Switzerland, during the festival’s early‑July run. Montreux has long been a pilgrimage site for rock, its name forever linked to Deep Purple’s “Smoke On The Water” after a 1971 fire at the Montreux Casino. The Hollywood Vampires described the performance as a “thunderous celebration of rock history delivered with raw power, attitude and unmatched chemistry,” and billed the night as one where “legends honoured legends.”
Hollywood Vampires formed in 2015, bringing together Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, Joe Perry and Tommy Henriksen. Their self‑titled debut that year focused on covers of songs that influenced the members, while the 2019 release Rise shifted toward original material. Since then, the group has built a reputation for high‑profile festival appearances and international tours, consistently blending theatrical rock with tributes to the genre’s pioneers.
The release of At Montreux Jazz Festival comes at a time when archival concert recordings are gaining both commercial and cultural traction. Live albums are increasingly viewed as historical snapshots that preserve performances that would otherwise exist only in audience memories or scattered online clips. For the Hollywood Vampires, the Montreux recording offers a comprehensive document of the band’s live identity, showcasing their blend of reverence for rock’s past and contemporary stage presence.
The album’s tracklist, in order, is: 1. I Want My Now 2. Raise The Dead 3. I Got A Line On You 4. 7 And 7 Is 5. My Dead Drunk Friends 6. Five To One / Break On Through 7. The Jack 8. Ace Of Spades 9. Baba O’Riley 10. As Bad As I Am 11. The Boogieman Surprise 12. I’m Eighteen 13. Combination 14. People Who Died 15. Sweet Emotion 16. Welcome To Bushwackers 17. Heroes 18. Train Kept A‑Rollin’ 19. School’s Out / Another Brick In The Wall
The release is expected to appeal to fans of the individual members and to listeners who appreciate live renditions of classic rock songs performed by a supergroup of contemporary musicians. The album’s availability on major streaming platforms and in physical formats will allow it to reach a broad audience.
In summary, Hollywood Vampires’ At Montreux Jazz Festival captures a 2018 performance that blends original tracks with tribute covers, including a notable Motörhead homage. The album’s digital launch on August 7 and physical release on October 16 through earMUSIC provide a new entry point for listeners to experience the group’s live energy and their celebration of rock heritage.