ALICE COOPER's Welcome 2 My Nightmare album was released in mainland Europe on September 9th, will hit the UK on the 12th and North America on the 13th. A preview video of the shock rock legend talking about each track on the album can be heard below:

Alice Cooper performed his new single 'I'll Bite Your Face Off' last night (September 9th) on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno. It was the inaugural performance of Cooper's new guitarist, Orianthi. Check out the footage below.

Australian-born Orianthi Panagaris replaces Damon Johnson for the next leg of his 2011 No More Mr. Nice Guy world tour, starting September 22nd in Auckland, New Zealand. Currently in progress, the tour hits ninety plus cities, covering five continents, including Europe and North America twice over. Check out rehearsal photos with Orianthi below:

Check out more photos on Alice Cooper's Facebook wall here.

At the young age of 26, Orianthi has already experienced what most aspiring musicians only dream of. She's opened for her hero, STEVE VAI; backed CARRIE UNDERWOOD; traded solos with CARLOS SANTANA; shared the stage with the King of Pop, MICHAEL JACKSON, and accompanied Alice during his live performance of 'School’s Out' on the 2010 season finale of American Idol.

"It’s very difficult to find someone to match the talents of Damon Johnson,” commented Cooper, “but not only did we find someone who is more than up to the challenge… she also looks WAY better."

Orianthi will join world-renowned guitarist Steve Hunter (toured and recorded with Cooper and LOU REED) and Tommy Henriksen (co-wrote and played on Cooper’s upcoming release); drummer Glen Sobel and Alice's longtime bassist Chuck Garric round out the band.

“I’m super excited to go on tour with Alice,” said Orianthi. “It’s a huge honor to be able to get on stage and jam with an icon.”

Alice Cooper's live itinerary can be found here.