It really does seem like Slash is everywhere, no matter what the folks behind Comedy Central’s ‘South Park‘ try to tell you. The guitarist’s latest promotional effort leading up to next Tuesday’s (May 22) ‘Apocalyptic Love’ album release is his involvement with Walmart’s ‘Soundcheck‘ Series.
Slash really does his best to help foster the talent of tomorrow and give aspiring musicians a fighting chance in the uphill battle known as the music industry. The guitarist has partnered with Guitar Center to offer 20 unsigned bands the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to open for him on an upcoming tour.
In 2012, thanks to the wonders of studio technology and the digital age, most records can be made without the players even sitting in the same room together. It’s a shame, since jamming out and feeding off on another’s energy is one of the true, pure beauties of collaborating. Such was not the case for Slash‘s upcoming album ‘Apocalyptic Love.’ The guitarist reveals that the platter, which he dubs a “straight up rock ‘n’ roll record,’ was recorded the old-fashioned way.
Slash Fearturing Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators have posted a minute-long teaser for the upcoming music video for ‘You’re a Lie,’ the lead single from their soon-to-be-released album ‘Apocalyptic Love.’
The fourth annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards are set to invade Los Angeles on April 11, with Marilyn Manson on deck to perform his first show in almost three years at the event. Other performers include Slash, Evanescence, Sixx: A.M. and Black Veil Brides. Further additions to the line up will be announced in the coming weeks.
Slash has released a new webisode documenting the recording of his upcoming solo effort set to drop on May 22. In this revealing clip, which clocks in at just under three minutes, it is revealed that the guitar deity is diligent about practicing even though he is pretty much a universally revered player at this point in his long and impressive career. That fact should serve as a lesson for aspiring guitarists — you’re never too old or too good to practice.
It’s a celebratory time for the current and former members of Guns N’ Roses and not just because they are gearing up for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, which is set to take place in April, or because Slash has a new album coming out in May! Two key members are celebrating birthdays this week, which was acknowledged by Slash via Twitter.
While you were focusing on the Super Bowl over the weekend, Slash was hard at work — and all that dedication paid off with a brand new video and completed tracks for his next studio album.
It’s a big weekend for the National Football League with the AFC and NFC Championship games set to take place to determine who will go to the Super Bowl, but if you’re not a fan of the sport, now there’s another good reason to tune in.
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Iconic soul, gospel and R&B singer Etta James passed away today (Jan. 20) at the age of 72. James had been battling serious illness having first being diagnosed with dementia in 2008.
