The 1976 concept album "Alice Cooper Goes to Hell" featured a darker, more personal lyrical theme, moving away from the shock-rock theatrics towards a more introspective, albeit still menacing, narrative. It charted at number 28 on the Billboard 200.
- The album's narrative follows Alice's descent into hell, brought on by his own nightmares and insecurities. It features the hit single "I'm a Pistol" which reached number 73 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album was produced by Bob Ezrin, who had previously worked with Alice Cooper on "Welcome to My Nightmare."
- "Alice Cooper Goes to Hell" was the second solo album under the name Alice Cooper, following "Welcome to My Nightmare." It was released on Warner Records and distributed by Atlantic Records.
- The album's artwork, by artist Joe Petagno, depicts a nightmarish descent into hell, fitting the album's dark concept.
Alice Cooper is the stage persona of Vincent Furnier, a rock and roll singer from Detroit, Michigan, who became famous in the 1970s for his theatrical, often gruesome stage shows. By 1976, he had begun a solo career after the breakup of the original Alice Cooper band.
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