The Black Keys Drop Single with Alice Cooper, Announce Trophy Edition Album

The Black Keys release spooky collaboration “Stay In Your Grave” with Alice Cooper, announce expanded “Trophy Edition” of “Ohio Players” album and 2025 Latin American tour dates.

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Key Takeaways

  • Halloween-themed single features rock icon Alice Cooper
  • Expanded album includes four new collaborative tracks
  • Band focuses on international touring for 2025

In The Spotlight: The Black Keys have unleashed “Stay In Your Grave,” a haunting collaboration with rock legend Alice Cooper, just in time for Halloween. The track serves as a preview for the expanded “Trophy Edition” of their album “Ohio Players,” set to release November 15.

Rock Legends Unite: The new single wraps Cooper’s iconic vocals around a thunderous riff reminiscent of LL Cool J’s “Mama Said Knock You Out.” The collaboration emerged from the band’s recent creative sessions that produced several new tracks with notable artists.

  • Greg Cartwright joins Cooper and The Black Keys on the track (Loudersound)
  • Song maintains band’s signature garage rock sound

Trophy Edition Expands Original Release: According to UCR, the expanded version of “Ohio Players” introduces four previously unreleased tracks, showcasing collaborations with various artists. The band explains these songs were initially held back for their now-cancelled North American tour.

  • Features collaborations with Beck, DannyLux, and others
  • Available on exclusive purple vinyl through Amazon

Tour Plans Shift to International Markets: Following earlier tour complications in the US, The Black Keys have announced a series of Latin American shows for early 2025. The band will perform in Peru, Colombia, and Mexico, marking their return to live performances.

  • March 27: Lima Arena 1, Peru
  • March 29: Bogotá Stereo Picnic, Colombia
  • April 2: Mexico City Pepsi Center, Mexico

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