Guitarist SLASH has announced via his official Facebook page that his new album, featuring MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS is almost complete:
“Mix is finished on the new record! Mastering next weekend. Artwork is set. Will announce the title soon. Can’t wait to unleash it!”
To hear more about what Slash and co. have to say about the upcoming album, check the recent Reel To Reel video clip below:
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Yesterday, April 8, AEROSMITH performed at the world-famous Hollywood venue Whisky a Go Go in a 35 minutes invite-only show announcing the band’s upcoming “Let Rock Rule” -tour in North America. During the show SLASH joined AEROSMITH on stage. Live Nation has posted on their Youtube Channel the entire show video footage, check it out below:
Catch Aerosmith and Slash on a North American tour in 2014 on the Let Rock Rule Tour! Check out the tour dates below:
July 10 – Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre – Wantagh, NY
July 13 – McLennan Park – Kitchener, ON
July 16 – Xfinity Center – Mansfield, MA
July 19 – Rock Fest – Cadott, WI
July 22 – Riverbend Music Center – Cincinnati, OH
July 25 – First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre – Tinley Park, IL
July 30 – The Forum – Inglewood, CA
Aug. 02 – MGM Grand Garden Arena – Las Vegas, NV
Aug. 08 – Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena At Harveys – Stateline, NV
Aug. 13 – Sleep Train Pavilion – Concord, CA
Aug. 16 – The Gorge Amphitheatre – George, WA
Aug. 19 – Pepsi Center – Denver, CO
Aug. 22 – American Airlines Center – Dallas, TX
Aug. 25 – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – Woodlands, TX
Aug. 28 – Phillips Arena – Atlanta, GA
Aug. 31 – Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall – Atlantic City, NJ
Sep. 03 – Prudential Center – Newark, NJ
Sep. 06 – Jiffy Lube Live – Bristow, VA
Sep. 09 – DTE Energy Music Theatre – Clarkston, MI
Sep. 12 – Open Hearth Park – Sydney, NS
SLASH have announced, via their official Facebook Page, the tour with AEROSMITH in summer:
Great news! We’ll be touring the US with @Aerosmith this summer! Stay tuned for dates. Its going to be a killer tour! R n Fn’ R!
AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry comments on his Official Facebook Page:
It’s official- we just talked, AEROSMITH/SLASH USA tour confirmed!!
Tickets on sale next few wks Soon as dates confirmed. LET ROCK RULE !
Source: Classicrockmagazine.com
Former GUNS ‘N’ ROSES guitarist Slash admits he sometimes cringes when he hears new cover version of classic track ‘Sweet Child O’Mine’ – so it’ll be interesting to hear what he makes the of the take below.
It’s delivered in the style of 1920s New Orleans jazz by an outfit called POSTMODERN JUKEBOX, who just released an album of back-in-time contemporary songs.
The performance is helmed by guest vocalist Mich Braden. Bandleader Scott Bradlee says: “She returned to help us show what it would have sounded like if Bessie Smith had recorded it back in the 20s. That note at 3.58 was so powerful that the room shook!”
Asked which is the most lucrative song he’s ever written, Slash tells Metro.co.uk: “It was always about albums rather than singles, but I’d guess Sweet Child O’Mine because it’s the most covered.
“There are some really good instrumental versions for the piano or violin – but I’ve been horrified by some muzak versions. I’ve been sitting in a doctor’s office thinking, ‘That sounds familiar,’ and then realising it’s someone’s interpretation of what I’ve written. That can be a creepy feeling.”
In the same interview the axeman – who’s working on his third solo album – talks about his worst-ever gig, his passion for horror movies and the public misconceptions he has to live with. Meanwhile, Axl Rose’s GnR are gearing up for a second residency in Las Vegas.
Source: Bravewords.com
SLASH bassist, and accomplished solo artist, TODD KERNS has posted a new blog titled Get In The Ring; an excerpt follows:
“I have to admit that conceptually I felt that Apocalyptic Love would be a tough act to follow, but I can say with all the confidence in the world that we are more than armed and ready. Not only do I feel that the material surpasses Apocalyptic Love I think we are ten times the band we were when that album was recorded.
The material on this album is more serious and more fun at the same time which is a tough balance indeed. The songs are sleazier, tougher and more dangerous. Exactly where I feel most comfortable. We are all very excited to unleash the monster upon you as soon as we can.”
“We enter the studio early February and will work through the next few months. No plans as to when anything will be finished. It’ll be done when it’s done. I know we all hope to be back out on the road sooner than later but we’ll see.
A lot of things are bizarrely familiar. Frankie, the camera guy, is there filming and snapping away at everything as of this past week just like two years ago during the making of Apocalyptic Love. Same as it ever was. Same as it ever was. I’m sure that footage will surface somewhere along the line.”
To read Todd’s blog in its entirety, click here.
Source: Bravewords
Iconic guitarist SLASH (ex-GUNS N’ ROSES), who recently signed a worldwide publishing agreement with Warner/Chappell Music, the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group. Warner/Chappell will administer all of Slash’s future material, alongside most of his catalog dating back to 1985, including his work with SLASH’S SNAKEPIT and VELVET REVOLVER, as well as all of his solo material.
Speaking of which, Slash has issued the following update in regards to his new material: “16 tracks worked up and completed… plus an instrumental? Hard to decide what goes on the record, what will be bonus tracks. It’s all cool.”
Upon signing his new deal, Slash said, “Warner/Chappell is great at what they do, and I know that many of my friends and colleagues rely on them for their ability to navigate the world of publishing. I’m very happy about this partnership and look forward to exploring new avenues with them.”
“For the past quarter century, Slash’s signature sound has been a commanding presence across the rock landscape, and he stands among the most innovative and influential artists of our generation,” said Cameron Strang, Chairman & CEO, Warner/Chappell Music. “As both a musician’s musician and a great songwriter, his expansive talent is remarkable in its creativity and impact. We are thrilled to welcome Slash into the Warner/Chappell family, and we look forward to working together to find new commercial and creative opportunities for his exceptional body of work.”
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