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0 SLASH Featuring Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators To Release ‘WORLD ON FIRE;’ New Album Out Sept. 16
SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS
ANNOUNCE
‘WORLD ON FIRE’
NEW ALBUM AND SECOND WITH CURRENT LINE-UP TO BE RELEASED
SEPTEMBER 16
TITLE TRACK WILL ARRIVE AT RADIO FRIDAY, JUNE 13TH
COVER ARTWORK DESIGNED BY RON ENGLISH
GROUP ANNOUNCE HEADLINING SUMMER 2014 TOUR DATES
ALONGSIDE “LET ROCK RULE” TOUR WITH AEROSMITH
TOUR STARTS JULY 10 IN NEW YORK
SLASH AND MYLES KENNEDY TALK ABOUT
‘WORLD ON FIRE’
IN Q&A
SLASH and his bandmates Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators will release their new album WORLD ON FIRE on September 16 via SLASH’s own label Dik Hayd International distributed through Caroline. The group revealed the cover artwork for WORLD ON FIRE designed by American contemporary artist Ron English today.Featuring the blazing title track as the first single—arriving at radioFriday, June 13th—the disc marks SLASH’s third solo album and second one with his band featuring MYLES KENNEDY (vocals), BRENT FITZ (drums) and TODD KERNS (bass). **See a Q&A with SLASH and MYLES KENNEDY below.
For WORLD ON FIRE, SLASH and his band tapped Michael “Elvis” Baskette (Alter Bridge, Falling In Reverse, Incubus) to produce. Among the 17 songs is an instrumental–a powerful new turn for the band. WORLD ON FIRE is the follow-up to 2012’s Apocalyptic Love which debuted at #4 on the Billboard Top 200 chart and earned SLASH two No. 1 U.S. rock radio hits–his first-ever solo–with “You’re A Lie” and “Standing In The Sun.” SLASH officially began recording as a solo artist with his self-titled 2010 debut album which employed a different vocalist on each track of his first album including Ozzy Osbourne, Fergie and Myles Kennedy among others.
Following are song titles for WORLD ON FIRE:
“World on Fire”
“Shadow Life”
“Automatic Overdrive”
“Wicked Stone”
“30 Years to Life”
“Bent to Fly”
“Stone Blind”
“Too Far Gone”
“Beneath the Savage Sun”
“Withered Delilah”
“Battleground”
“Dirty Girl”
“Iris of the Storm”
“Avalon”
“The Dissident”
“Safari Inn”
“The Unholy”
SLASH and Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators have announced additional solo dates in between their summer tour withAerosmith. The group will preview new songs for fans on the trek which kicks off Thursday, July 10 at Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre in Wantagh, NY (see the full itinerary below). Special ticket packages include: amazing seats (Level 1 tickets), an exclusive autographed SLASH lithograph, a Digital Download of the new SLASH album WORLD ON FIRE and a merchandise voucher worth $50, redeemable in the SLASH Exclusive Online Store. For all packages, visit: http://slashonline.com/tour.
Check out the exclusive behind-the-scenes documentary SLASH’s “Real To Reel” at: www.slashonline.com. The innovative online series documented the entire in-studio recording process from the first day of recording to the last; the multi-segment fly-on-the wall series follows Slash and The Conspirators from pre-production at NRG Studios in Los Angeles to Studio Barbarossa in Florida, as they write, play, create and record WORLD ON FIRE from start to finish.
SLASH and MYLES KENNEDY talk about the album and the forthcoming tour dates in this Q&A:
WORLD ON FIRE marks your second album with your band MYLES KENNEDY (vocals), BRENT FITZ (drums) and TODD KERNS (bass). How do you feel the dynamic between the four of you has evolved?
SLASH: We had a natural chemistry from the very beginning. The longer we have been together the more it has blossomed. And because of all the touring and the different situations we have been thrown into as a band and as players, we have all subconsciously learned from that. It shows up when we’re writing and when we’re recording. It’s sort of an unsaid thing, but I can sense it. It’s a natural evolution for a bunch of musicians in a band together.
MYLES: Over the last four years we have definitely evolved into a band. Utilizing Todd’s vocal prowess and Brent’s ability as a multi-instrumentalist definitely highlights what the Conspirators are capable of. I feel like it adds to what Slash and I do as songwriters. Not to mention they are both a big part of the arrangement process. Todd even brought in a cool progression that we used for the verses in “Shadow Life” and he added an great intro to “The Dissident” which is really fun.
What are the biggest differences between the last album Apocalyptic Love and the new album WORLD ON FIRE?
SLASH: The biggest difference is that the band has also has naturally evolved with so much touring and all of these different things. There’s a difference in musicianship that shows on this record and the songwriting skills especially.
The other difference is the fact that we recorded both albums live, but we kept the first one (Apocalyptic Love) just live. That was it. There was no over-dubs or layering or any kind of studio techniques. With WORLD ON FIRE I wanted to do guitar harmonies and double up parts and just create sounds. It’s a little more produced record in that sense.
MYLES: We didn’t spend as much time fine-tuning arrangements as a unit during the Apocalyptic sessions. I think that’s part of the reason this record sounds as cohesive as it does. Slash spent a lot of time with Todd and Brent working on arrangements while I was on tour with Alter Bridge late last year. When I got off the road, I met up with them in LA so they could get a feel for how the songs felt with vocals.
Another difference is that Slash played all the guitars on WORLD ON FIRE. During the Apocalyptic sessions I sang and played guitar which was fun, but it definitely cut into the amount of time I had to focus on lyrics, etc. Not playing guitar on WORLD ON FIRE gave me additional time to fine-tune lyrics and melodies which improved the songs in the end. I’m very happy with how it turned out.
For WORLD ON FIRE you teamed up with producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette (Alter Bridge, Falling In Reverse, Incubus). What do you feel he brought to the table?
SLASH: Elvis is very conscious about guitar and guitar tones as well as drums, bass and vocals. For me, it is important to work with somebody who is very dialed-into guitar sounds. In this particular day and age it’s a rarity to find someone who really understands guitar sounds. Elvis is an extremely hard-worker. I consider myself a hard worker as well as Myles. He was somebody that, over the course of making the record, gave me an even more of an extra push in some moments. So he brought out the best in me as well as Myles and the drums and everything. He was a pleasure to work with.
MYLES: Elvis is brilliant. It’s the fifth record I have had the pleasure of recording with him. His ability to get the best out of a rock band is pretty special. He always seems to be aware of what the fans want to hear from an artist. He did a great job documenting Slash’s tone and sound. I remember the first time I heard the solo for “Battleground”–I was blown away. Elvis captured the sonic hallmarks that made Slash’s playing resonate with me 25 years ago.
Elvis is hands-on with every element of the recording process. From the arrangements to the final mix, he is relentless at making sure that the record is everything it should be and more.
Did you guys experiment with any new sounds with the production?
SLASH: Yes and no. The whole record sounds new compared to the last album. Yes we did do a lot of tonal and EQ and guitars. I can’t say we were looking to break ground with new technology, because we did this to tape. But from a tonal and equalization point of view, we definitely broke a lot of new ground.
MYLES: That would be a question for Elvis or Slash. I can definitely hear some new approaches that I haven’t heard on the last two records.
What makes “World on Fire” the perfect single choice?
SLASH: I think there’s a lot of singles on the record, but it’s a good kick-off song. It’s up-tempo, aggressive, it’s a fun song. I love the whole world on fire, larger-than-life kind of vibe that the title and lyrics have.
MYLES: It’s got a certain intensity and drive that made it a compelling choice for the lead-off track.
In what ways are we all suffering from a World on Fire?
SLASH: To be literal about it, we have the global warming thing. But that’s not the catalyst for the title. “World on Fire” is more of a tongue-in-cheek, positive, fun thing– it has a lot of sexual connotations in the actual song itself. It’s a euphemism for going a little bit crazy and pulling out all the stops.
MYLES: “World On Fire” isn’t necessarily a profound statement about where we are as a planet. It’s about living life to the fullest….carpe diem. Some might perceive the track as carnal in nature, but the idea of seizing the moment and doing what makes you happy is the overall theme. Then again, it’s not up to me to dictate what a song will mean to everyone. All I can do is tell you what was going through my head as the lyrics were being written.
What are a couple of other songs that you feel are highlights for you right now?
SLASH: When doing a record I hate to identify with any one particular song or two particular songs. It’s not like the record is written with one great song and the rest are filler. They all mean as much as the others. There are a few songs that are very different than what we did on the last record. There’s a song called “The Unholy” which was influenced by my work in film. There’s another song called “Thirty Years to Life” which is a little bit of a departure. There’s another song that sticks out in my mind called “The Dissident” that’s a little bit unpredictable compared to stuff that people would expect from us.
You’re touring with Aerosmith this summer for the “Let Rock Rule” tour. It feels like true rock is needed more than ever in a very pop-driven landscape. How do you guys feel about this?
SLASH: I am a Rock n’ Roll guy. The music business has become a pop-oriented sort of thing and all of the different music genres have become pop. I love the fact that I am doing Rock n’ Roll and have always done the same thing from a very heartfelt place. Aerosmith has represented that to me ever since I was kid. The two of us going out there and doing this big tour and holding that banner and doing it as sincerely as it can be done is something that I can be proud of.
MYLES: Though rock is not the force that it once was in America, it still has a loyal fan base that always seems to continue regardless of what popular culture deems as the “cool thing.” It’s great because you go to a rock show and you know folks aren’t there because they are following trends, they aren’t fair weather fans, they’re following their heart and listening to music that they love. People have been saying rock is dead for years but the reality is that it just falls out of favor with pop culture from time to time. The rock fans are still out there and that’s why a tour like this is so important.
SLASH featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators tour datesare as follows:
| DATE | CITY | VENUE | ||
|
* |
Wed |
9-Jul |
Hampton Beach, NH | Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom |
| Thu |
10-Jul |
Wantagh, NY | Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre | |
| Fri |
11-Jul |
Ottawa, ON, Canada | Ottawa Bluesfest (non-headlining) | |
| Sun |
13-Jul |
Kitchener, ON, Canada | McLennan Park | |
| Wed |
16-Jul |
Mansfield, MA | Xfinity Center | |
|
* |
Sun |
20-Jul |
Northfield, OH | Hard Rock Live |
| Tue |
22-Jul |
Cincinnati, OH | Riverbend Music Center | |
| Fri |
25-Jul |
Tinley Park, IL | First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre | |
|
* |
Sat |
26-Jul |
N. Kansas City, MO | Harrah’s N. Kansas City – Voodoo Lounge |
| Wed |
30-Jul |
Inglewood, CA | The Forum | |
|
* |
Fri |
1-Aug |
Scottsdale, AZ | Talking Stick Resort & Casino – Ballroom |
| Sat |
2-Aug |
Las Vegas, NV | MGM Grand Garden Arena | |
| Fri |
8-Aug |
Stateline, NV | Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena At Harvey’s | |
| Wed |
13-Aug |
Concord, CA | Sleep Train Pavilion | |
|
* |
Fri |
15-Aug |
Coquitlam, BC, Canada | Hard Rock Casino – Vancouver |
| Sat |
16-Aug |
George, WA | The Gorge Amphitheatre | |
| Tue |
19-Aug |
Denver, CO | Pepsi Center | |
| Fri |
22-Aug |
Dallas, TX | American Airlines Center | |
| Mon |
25-Aug |
The Woodlands, TX | The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | |
| Thu |
28-Aug |
Atlanta, GA | Phillips Arena | |
|
* |
Fri |
29-Aug |
Hollywood, FL | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino |
| Sun |
31-Aug |
Atlantic City, NJ | Boardwalk Hall | |
| Wed |
3-Sep |
Newark, NJ | Prudential Center | |
| Sat |
6-Sep |
Bristow, VA | Jiffy Lube Live | |
| Tue |
9-Sep |
Clarkston, MI | DTE Energy Music Theatre | |
| Fri |
12-Sep |
Sydney, NS, Canada | Open Hearth Park | |
| * Indicates Headlining Shows. | ||||
About SLASH:
SLASH has amassed album sales of over 100 million copies, garnered a GRAMMY Award and seven GRAMMY nominations and was inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. Time magazine named SLASH #2, behind Jimi Hendrix, on its “The Ten Best Electric Guitar Players of All-Time” list. SLASH helped create signature sounds like the guitar riff on #1 hits for Guns N Roses “Sweet Child o’ Mine” and “Welcome To The Jungle.” After leaving the band, SLASH went on to critical acclaim with SLASH’s Snakepit and global success with the supergroup Velvet Revolver. SLASH’s self-titled biography critically well-received, climbed the bestseller list in both the U.S. and U.K. hitting #8 on the NY Times Bestsellers List. SLASH landed on the top of the charts with his first solo album, Slash (2010) which featured Ozzy Osbourne, Fergie and more. SLASH and his band featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators released the critically acclaimed Apocalyptic Love (2012) which stormed the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart at #4 as the top rock debut and produced his first-ever #1 rock radio solo hits: “You’re A Lie” and “Standing In The Sun.” SLASH released Nothing Left To Fear (2013) the first-ever motion picture he co-produced from Slasher Films, his film/TV production company. SLASH and his band will release their new album WORLD ON FIRE September 16 2014. www.slashonline.com.
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0 SLASH: Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators Join Aerosmith for “Let Rock Rule” Summer Tour; Third Solo Studio Album Out This September
SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS
TO JOIN AEROSMITH FOR
“LET ROCK RULE”
NORTH AMERICAN SUMMER TOUR
LAUNCHES JULY 10 IN NEW YORK
SLASH ANNOUNCES THIRD SOLO STUDIO ALBUM OUT THIS
SEPTEMBER
Today (Tuesday, April 8), SLASH joined Aerosmith for a roof-raising set in front of a packed crowd at the Whisky A Go Go in Los Angeles in celebration of their forthcoming headlining North American tour this summer. Promoted exclusively by Live Nation, the LET ROCK RULE tour kicks off on Thursday, July 10 at Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre in Wantagh, NY (see full itinerary below). SLASH and Aerosmith–longtime friends who’ve performed together throughout the years–will also take over Los Angeles, Cali. (The Forum), San Francisco, Cali. (Sleep Train Pavilion) and Boston, Mass. (Xfinity Center), among other cities, before wrapping Friday, September 12 in Sydney, NS, Canada (Open Hearth Park). Expect SLASH and Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators to announce additional solo dates in between the arena shows.
“Aerosmith is one of my all time favorite bands, and one of the greatest rock & roll bands of all time,” says SLASH. “It’s an honor for me to go out & tour with them and keep the rock & roll banner flying high.”
The SLASH pre-sale begins on Thursday, April 10 at 10:00 AM local time on: http://slashonline.com/tour. The ticket package includes: amazing seats (Level 1 tickets), an exclusive autographed SLASH lithograph, a Digital Download of the NEW SLASH album (due in Sept 2014) and a merchandise voucher worth $50, redeemable in the SLASH Exclusive Online Store. For all packages, visit: http://slashonline.com/tour.
American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Thursday, April 10 at 10:00 a.m. through Sunday, April 13 at 10:00 p.m. Citi® cardmembers will also have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Thursday, April 10 at 10:00 a.m. through Sunday, April 13 at 10:00 p.m. through Citi’s Private Pass® Program. For complete pre-sale details, visit www.citiprivatepass.com. This summer’s hottest ticket will go on sale to the general public starting on Monday, April 14 through the Live Nation mobile app and at www.livenation.com. The first round of tour dates are below with additional dates for a second leg to be announced shortly.
SLASH and his bandmates Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators—MYLES KENNEDY (vocals), BRENT FITZ (drums), TODD KERNS (bass) and FRANK SIDORIS (guitar)–will return this September with their third studio album, title TBA and second album with this line-up. The group is currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on the follow-up to 2012’s Apocalyptic Love which is being helmed by producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette (Alter Bridge, Falling In Reverse, Incubus).The group is recording a total of 17 songs–including one instrumental. “It’s very rock. It’s more up-tempo than the last record was,” states vocalist KENNEDY. “Slash has got some really great riffs on this record. Killer stuff…” “The material on this album is more serious and more fun at the same time, which is a tough balance,” adds bassist TODD KERNS. “The songs are sleazier, tougher and more dangerous. We’re all very excited to unleash the monster upon you as soon as we can.”
SLASH officially began recording as a solo artist with his self-titled 2010 debut album which employed a different vocalist on each track of his first album including Ozzy Osbourne, Fergie and Myles Kennedy among others. SLASH explains, “We’ve worked really well together from the start. I never thought about how it’s progressed. It’s real natural and like any sort of close relationship, we established it early on and now we’re just sort of doing our thing, it’s just a really cool kind of synergy that we’ve got.” Apocalyptic Love earned SLASH two first-ever No. 1 U.S. rock radio hits with “You’re A Lie” and “Standing In The Sun.” The album’s third single, “Anastasia,” cracked the Top 10 at Modern and Active Rock and Top Five at Mainstream Rock.
Watch SLASH’s “Real To Reel” webisodes happening now in the studio at: www.slashonline.com. The innovative online series is documenting the entire in-studio recording process from the first day of recording to the last, the multi-segment fly-on-the wall series follows Slash and The Conspirators from pre-production at NRG Studios in Los Angeles to Studio Barbarossa in Florida, as they write, play, create and record the new album from start to finish.
Following the summer run with Aerosmith, the group will return to the U.K. and Europe. Expect more shows to be announced shortly.
SLASH featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators tour datesare as follows:
| DATE | CITY | VENUE | |
| Thu | 7/10 | Wantagh, NY | Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre |
| Sun | 7/13 | Kitchener, ON, Canada | McLennan Park |
| Wed | 7/16 | Mansfield, MA | Xfinity Center |
| Sat | 7/19 | Cadott, WI | Rock Fest |
| Tue | 7/22 | Cincinnati, OH | Riverbend Music Center |
| Fri | 7/25 | Tinley Park, IL | First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre |
| Wed | 7/30 | Inglewood, CA | The Forum |
| Sat | 8/2 | Las Vegas, NV | MGM Grand Garden Arena |
| Fri | 8/8 | Stateline, NV | Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena At Harveys |
| Wed | 8/13 | Concord, CA | Sleep Train Pavilion |
| Sat | 8/16 | George, WA | The Gorge Amphitheatre |
| Tue | 8/19 | Denver, CO | Pepsi Center |
| Fri | 8/22 | Dallas, TX | American Airlines Center |
| Mon | 8/25 | The Woodlands, TX | The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion |
| Thu | 8/28 | Atlanta, GA | Phillips Arena |
| Sun | 8/31 | Atlantic City, NJ | Boardwalk Hall |
| Wed | 9/3 | Newark, NJ | Prudential Center |
| Sat | 9/6 | Bristow, VA | Jiffy Lube Live |
| Tue | 9/9 | Clarkston, MI | DTE Energy Music Theatre |
| Fri | 9/12 | Sydney, NS, Canada | Open Hearth Park |
About SLASH:
SLASH has amassed album sales of over 100 million copies, garnered a GRAMMY Award and seven GRAMMY nominations and was inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. Time magazine named SLASH #2, behind Jimi Hendrix, on its “The Ten Best Electric Guitar Players of All-Time” list. SLASH helped create signature sounds like the guitar riff on #1 hits for Guns N Roses “Sweet Child o’ Mine” and “Welcome To The Jungle.” After leaving the band, SLASH went on to critical acclaim with SLASH’s Snakepit and global success with the supergroup Velvet Revolver. SLASH’s self-titled biography critically well-received, climbed the bestseller list in both the U.S. and U.K. hitting #8 on the NY Times Bestsellers List. SLASH landed on the top of the charts with his first solo album, Slash (2010) which featured Ozzy Osbourne, Fergie and more. SLASH and his band featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators released the critically acclaimed Apocalyptic Love (2012) which stormed the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart at #4 as the top rock debut and produced his first-ever #1 rock radio solo hits: “You’re A Lie” and “Standing In The Sun.” SLASH released Nothing Left To Fear (2013) the first-ever motion picture he co-produced from Slasher Films, his film/TV production company. SLASH and his band are currently in the studio at work on a new album set for release September 2014. www.slashonline.com.
About AEROSMITH:
AEROSMITH—Steven Tyler (vocals), Joe Perry (lead guitar), Brad Whitford (guitar), Tom Hamilton (bass) and Joey Kramer (drums)–are a living piece of American music history, having sold over 150 million albums worldwide and been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They are the recipients of countless awards including four GRAMMYs, eight American Music Awards, six Billboard Awards and 12 MTV Video Music Awards among many other honors. Their latest honors include the 2013 ASCAP Founders Award and induction into the Songwriter Hall of Fame at the 44thannual SHOF ceremony also in 2013. MUSIC FROM ANOTHER DIMENSION! (Columbia), the band’s latest album, was released in late 2012. Proving that they can cross genre-boundaries with ease, these rock legends have even taken home a Soul Train Award for Best Rap Single for their remix of Run DMC’s “Walk This Way.” With scores of multi-platinum albums, AEROSMITH continues to inspire generations to get their wings, get a grip and just push play. It is no wonder why they are one of the most beloved bands of all time.
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0 SLASH Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators: To Broadcast Last Summer Concert Thursday, July 25 On EVNTLIVE
SLASH
FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS
TO BROADCAST LAST SUMMER CONCERT
THURSDAY, JULY 25
LIVE FROM HOUSE OF BLUES IN LAS VEGAS
VIA EVNTLIVE (9:00p PT/Midnight ET)
SLASH Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators will broadcast their last summer concert LIVE from the House of Blues in Las Vegas on Thursday, July 25 at 9:00p PT/Midnight ET via EVNTLIVE. EVNTLIVE is the online concert venue that captures the excitement and shared experiences of live concert viewing with a global audience. Fans who can’t make it to Las Vegas and want to experience the evolution of live, online concerts can log on directly to http://www.evntlive.com/#/event/1000476 starting at 9:00 PM PT/Midnight EST on Thursday, July 25 to take part in this extraordinary social viewing event.
“We are thrilled to offer online access to one of the greatest musicians of all time, Slash, while giving fans from around the world an up close, personal and completely immersive experience,” said David Carrico, co-founder and chief marketing officer, EVNTLIVE. “EVNTLIVE is transforming how we experience concerts individually and with others, while getting right into the act wherever you are.
SLASH and his bandmates Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums),Todd Kerns (bass) and Frank Sidoris (guitar) are currently wrapping a world tour for their critically acclaimed album APOCALYPTIC LOVE which earned SLASH his two first-ever #1 rock radio hits: “You’re A Lie” and “Standing In The Sun.” The album’s third single “Anastasia” has cracked the Top 10 at Modern and Active Rock and Top 5 at Mainsteam Rock. The album was produced by Eric Valentine, who did the same honors for his first solo disc SLASH, and all the songs on APOCALYPTIC LOVE were written together by Slash and Myles Kennedy.
This fall, SLASH will release NOTHING LEFT TO FEAR, the first-ever motion picture he has co-produced from Slasher Films, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer’s production company. NOTHING LEFT TO FEAR will have a limited release in select theaters nationwide on Friday, October 4 and arrive on Blu-ray Combo-Pack, DVD, and On Demand Tuesday, October 8. NOTHING LEFT TO FEAR the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack will also be released on October 4, exclusively at www.PledgeMusic.com/slash, the same day the film opens in select theaters. Written and produced by SLASH and Nick O’Toole, the soundtrack includes the film score plus two original songs: “Nothing Left To Fear” which features vocalist Myles Kennedy and the instrumental “Welcome To Stull.” When fans pledge and pre-order the album through www.PledgeMusic.com/slash, they will gain access to one-of-a-kind experiences with SLASH, as well as merchandise for the film, access to interviews, song streams, first looks at film art, clips and more. For more information on all packages available, click www.pledgemusic.com/slash.
Due in select theaters Friday, October 4 and available on Blu-ray Combo-pack, DVD and On Demand starting Tuesday, October 8, NOTHING LEFT TO FEAR is a harrowing tale in the spirit of the terrifying horror films of the 1970s. The movie is inspired by the legend of Stull, Kansas, which is surrounded by Internet folklore proclaiming the town to be one of the Seven Gateways to Hell. NOTHING LEFT TO FEAR was written by Jonathon W.C. Mills and directed by Anthony Leonardi III. For more information on the film, please visit http://www.facebook.com/nothinglefttofearmovie?fref=ts.
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4 Adler – Back From The Dead (2012)
When former Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler comes back from the dead, he means it. When Adler’s new CD hits the stores on 11/27, prepare to be BLOWN AWAY! Back From The Dead is packed with great songs, and some killer guest appearances from John 5, Slash and Jeff Pilson. I have been looking forward to Adler’s solo debut for quite some time, but I didn’t expect it to be THIS good.
I had high hopes for this album after hearing “The One That You Hated” a few months ago. Back From The Dead does not disappoint one bit!
Jeff Pilson produced the album with Adler, and also handles all of the bass work on the CD. When you have a rhythm section that is Steven Adler and Jeff Pilson, can you really do wrong?
Steven Adler scored big when he got Lynam’s Jacob Bunton to join his band. No only does Bunton handle the vocals for Adler, but is also the lead song writer. Bunton has written a bunch of quality songs, and delivers what could be the vocal performance of his career.
The opening song “Back From The Dead” almost has a Cinderella like opening, but once this song kicks into gear, it is a take no prisoners, head-banging tune.
“Own Worst Enemy”, “Another Version of The Truth” and “The One That You Hated” are three more killer tracks stacked up back to back.
I was excited to learn that John 5 is one of the guest guitarists on Back From The Dead. If you are familiar with John 5, then you will recognize his playing on “Good To Be Bad”. His guitar work is amazing on this song!
I figured that “Just Don’t Ask featuring Slash would be a real ripping track, and I was very wrong about that one. This is a slower track, but Slash’s fretwork shines. This is a great song!
“Blown Away” is a real rocker that ought to be a radio single for Adler. This song is going to take the world by storm.
“Your Diamonds” has a 70’s classic rock feel, while the album closer “Dead Wrong” has a more of a modern feel to it.
Back From The Dead is easily one of the biggest surprises, and strongest albums of 2012. I love this album, and I think you will too! Don’t miss this!
Rating: 
Out of 10
Back From the Dead will be released on November 27th, 2012. You can preorder the CD here!
Track Listing:
1. Back From The Dead (Paul, Pilson, Bunton) 
2. Own Worst Enemy (Paul, Bunton)
3. Another Version Of The Truth (Bunton, Paul, Pilson)
4. The One That You Hated (Bunton, Paul)
5. Good To Be Bad (Paul, Bunton)
6. Just Don’t Ask (Bunton)
7. Blown Away (Bunton)
8. Waterfall (Paul, Bunton)
9. Habit (Paul)
10. Your Diamonds (Bunton)
11.Dead Wrong (Paul, Bunton)
Adler is:
Jacob Bunton -lead vocals, guitar, mandolin and piano
Lonny Paul – guitar and vocals
Steven Adler- drums, cowbell, shakers, tambourine, crowbar, shovel and screams
Johnny Martin – bass and vocals
Additional musicians:
Jeff Pilson – bass on all tracks, 6 string guitar, keys and vocals
Slash – Lead guitar on “Just Don’t Ask”
John 5 – Lead guitar on “Good To Be Bad”
Michael Lord – Piano on “Waterfall”
1 SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS TO RELEASE SPECIAL ENHANCED EDITION OF NEW ALBUM ‘APOCALYPTIC LOVE’ EXCLUSIVELY AT BEST BUY NOVEMBER 19
3-DISC COLLECTION WITH 15-TRACK ALBUM VERSION,
BONUS SONGS “CRAZY LIFE” and “CAROLINA,”
8 UNRELEASED ACOUSTIC TRACKS AND
“LIVE FROM NY”
CONCERT DVD FILMED LIVE AT SOLD-OUT RECORD RELEASE SHOW AT
IRVING PLAZA IN NEW YORK CITY
NEW SINGLE
“STANDING IN THE SUN”
HITS #1 AT MAINSTREAM ROCK
As SLASH Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators are currently embarked on their world tour, the group have announced they’ll release a special 3-disc special enhanced edition of their acclaimed new studio album APOCALYPTIC LOVE exclusively at Best Buy on November 19. Thecollection includes the full 15-track version of the album including bonus songs “Crazy Life” and “Carolina,” eight unreleased acoustic tracks from the group’s Guitar Center Sessions as well as the “Live From NY” concert DVD from SLASH’s sold-out record release show filmed live at Irving Plaza in New York City. The special enhanced edition will also include a collectible guitar pick tin.
In radio news, “Standing In The Sun,” the second single off APOCALYPTIC LOVE, is now a #1 hit at Mainstream Rock radio. The song–cited by RollingStone.com (5/20/12) as “a standout track”–is the follow-up to first single “You’re A Lie” which marked SLASH’s first-ever #1 hit at rock radio.
Produced by Eric Valentine, who also did the same honors for his first solo disc Slash, all the songs on APOCALYPTIC LOVE were written together by Slash and Myles Kennedy. SLASH and his bandmates Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators—Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums), Todd Kerns (bass) and Frank Sidoris (guitar)–are riding a wave of critical acclaim with a four-star review in Revolver magazine noting: “Apocalyptic Love is at heart a collection of lean, high-octane rock-and-roll tunes built to be blasted out of open-top sports cars or, more suitably, open-air stadiums” (July 2012). Elsewhere, the Los Angeles Times said: “Fans of his work in GNR and Velvet Revolver will find much to embrace in the album’s 13 tracks, ranging from the sneering rock hooks of ‘You’re a Lie’ and the heavy metal grind of ‘Halo’ to the extended instrumental passages on ‘Anastasia’” (May 24, 2012) Slash’s full bio and press releases or to download a photo, go to: http://www.msopr.com/n/client-roster/slash.
Following is the full track listing for the APOCALYPTIC LOVE 3-Disc Special Edition:
‘APOCALYPTIC LOVE’ (Deluxe CD)
1) Apocalyptic Love
2) One Last Thrill
3) Standing in the Sun
4) You’re a Lie
5) No More Heroes
6) Halo
7) We Will Roam
8) Anastasia
9) Not for Me
10) Bad Rain
11) Hard & Fast
12) Far and Away
13) Shots Fired
Bonus Tracks
14) Carolina
15) Crazy Life
LIVE AT GUITAR CENTER (Acoustic) (CD)
1) Beggars and Hangers On
2) Back From Cali
3) Civil War
4) Fall to Pieces
5) Far and Away
6) Starlight
7) Not For Me
8) Sweet Child O’ Mine
“LIVE FROM NY” CONCERT AT IRVING PLAZA (DVD, 72 min)
1) Mean Bone
2) Dirty Little Thing
3) One Last Thrill
4) Back From Cali
5) Ghost
6) Standing In The Sun
7) Doctor Alibi
8) Speed Parade
9) Apocalyptic Love
10) Watch This
11) Starlight
12) Just Like Anything
13) Halo
14) You’re A Lie
15) Slither
Encore:
16) By The Sword
The remaining 2012 tour dates for SLASH Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators are as follows:
| DATE | CITY | VENUE | ||
| South American Tour | ||||
| 11/13 | Montevideo, Uruguay | Velodromo Nacional de Montevideo | ||
| 11/15 | Cordoba, Argentina | Estadio Orfeo Superdomo | ||
| 11/17 | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Estadio Malvinas Argentinas | ||
| 11/18 | Buenos Aires, Argentina | El Teatro Vorterix | ||
| 11/21 | Caracas, Venezuela | Terraza Centro Ciudad Comercial Tamanaco | ||
| Mexico Tour | ||||
| 11/24 | Monterrey, Mexico | Banamex Theater | ||
| 11/25 | Guadalajara, Mexico | Telmex Theater | ||
| 11/27 | Mexico City, Mexico | Sports Palace | ||
| U.S. Headlining Show | ||||
| 12/2 | Los Angeles, CA | The Wiltern | ||
| UR1 FESTIVAL 2012 | ||||
| 12/8 | Miami, FL | Bayfront Park | ||
3 New Video – Slash – Bad Rain
Check out Slash’s brand new animated video for “Bad Rain”. “Bad Rain” is on Slash’s latest album Apocalyptic Love. Check it out!
1 ADLER TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM “BACK FROM THE DEAD” NOVEMBER 26TH
Adler, the new band led by former Guns N Roses drummer Steven Adler will be releasing their debut album “Back From The Dead” November 26th via New Ocean Media in North America.
“Back From The Dead” was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Jeff Pilson (Foreigner, Dokken) and mixed by Jay Ruston (Anthrax, Stone Sour). The album consists of 11 tracks ranging from adrenaline pumping rockers (“Back From The Dead”, “Own Worst Enemy”, “Another Version Of The Truth”) to arena rock anthems (“Good To Be Bad”, Blown Away”) to powerful heart-felt ballads (“Waterfall”, “Just Don’t Ask”). The album features guest appearances from Steven Adler’s former Guns N Roses band mate Slash and Rob Zombie / ex-Marilyn Manson guitarist John 5.
“The process of making this record was incredible” states frontman Jacob Bunton. “Our musical influences are all over the place and this record is a perfect reflection of everything that we love about Rock N Roll.” “I’m so proud of this record” adds Steven Adler. “This is the record I’ve been wanting to make for over 20 years and now I’ve finally found the band with the perfect chemistry to make it happen!”
Adler will be making their live debut in October with KISS on the Kiss Kruise. “I can’t wait to start playing live with this band” states guitarist Lonny Paul. “To play our first few shows with Kiss is simply amazing!”
Adler is comprised of Steven Adler, frontman Jacob Bunton (Lynam, Mars Electric), guitarist Lonny Paul (Adler’s Appetite), and bassist Johnny Martin (Chelsea Smiles). The first single “The One That You Hated” is out now on iTunes and the video can be viewed below!
“Back From The Dead” track listing:
1. Back From The Dead
2. Own Worst Enemy
3. Another Version Of The Truth
4. The One That You Hated
5. Good To Be Bad (featuring John 5)
6. Just Don’t Ask (featuring Slash)
7. Blown Away
8. Waterfall
9. Habit
10. Your Diamonds
11.Dead Wrong
For more information, check out the band’s website:
Adler Facebook:
Adler Twitter:
0 Win Tickets To See Slash & Foxy Shazam September 25th in Indianapolis!
ATTENTION INDIANA ROCK FANS!! Got your tickets to see Slash yet? Hard Rock Hideout has a pair of tickets to give away to one lucky fan t0 see SLASH Featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators with Special Guest Foxy Shazam on Tuesday, September 25th, at the Egyptian Room in Indianapolis, Indiana on 9/25/2012.
Submit your name and email address below to enter the drawing! A winner will be chosen on 9/20/2012 so act now!!
0 Slash: An Intimate Portrait Offers a Glorious Man-Behind-the-Myth Perspective of the Rock Icon; New Book Coming In October
Slash
An Intimate Portrait
By Richard Bienstock, Photography By Robert Knight, Foreword By Ronnie Wood, Preface By Joe Perry
ISBN: 978-1-60887-149-0
Hardcover | $29.99 | 144 Pages
October 2012
Guns N’ Roses’ 1987 debut, Appetite for Destruction, is eighteen times platinum, has sold over twenty-eight million copies, and launched the career of modern Guitar God, Slash. Over the past twenty-five years, Slash’s cool stage presence, gloriously unkempt hair, iconic top hat, and soulful guitar virtuosity has been the epitome of contemporary hard rock. Slash: An Intimate Portraittakes you beyond the glitz and mystique, to reveal the warmth, charm, and humility of one of popular music’s most revered rockers.
In addition to his cherished work with G N’ R, Slash’s journey spans working with Michael Jackson, Fergie, Iggy Pop, Lenny Kravitz, the supergroup Velvet Revolver, and releasing two critically acclaimed solo albums. Robert Knight’s photographs in Slash: An Intimate Portrait trace significant milestones over twenty years in Slash’s career, showing him onstage, in the studio, and at home. Knight’s talent for capturing the true essence of his subject is on full display: Candid, dramatic, and often funny. These photos take us beyond the big hair, the big hat, and the huge guitar riffs to underscore the larger-than-life personality and genuine enthusiasm that have made Slash one of rock’s most recognizable figures for more than three decades. With over one hundred arresting and never-before-published color and B&W photos, and warmly candid insights from Slash himself, this fascinating book frames a real and complete perspective of today’s most iconic guitarist.
Slash: An Intimate Portrait features an entertaining and insightful foreword by close friend and legend in his own right, Rolling Stones’ guitarist Ronnie Wood, and a witty and thoughtful preface from Aerosmith’s Joe Perry. The book also has revelatory text by noted rock scribe Richard Bienstock. Slash: An Intimate Portrait is a treat for guitar heads, rock buffs, and pop music fans. Plus, it will be released just in time to visually complement an upcoming special edition of Slash’s highly regarded sophomore solo record, Apocalyptic Love.
Richard Bienstock is a senior editor with Guitar World Magazine and executive editor of Guitar Aficionado Magazine. He is also a musician and journalist whose writing has appeared in numerous U.S. and international publications. He lives in New York City.
Robert Knight is a longtime photographer whose lens has captured guitar legends including Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Steve Vai, and Eric Clapton. His work is exhibited in over two hundred Guitar Center locations. He lives in Las Vegas.
Ronnie Wood is a guitarist for the Rolling Stones. In 2001, he formed the Ronnie Wood Band, of which Slash was a member. Wood lives in London, UK.
Joe Perry is the lead guitarist for one of the most revered bands in rock history, Aerosmith, playing on classic albums such as Toys in the Attic, Rocks, and Permanent Vacation. He has also released a number of well-received solo albums.
0 SLASH: REDEFINING THE WAY FANS EXPERIENCE MUSIC AND ALBUMS WITH MUSIC TECH APPS “SLASH360” AND “AmpliTube”
SLASH:
REDEFINING THE WAY FANS EXPERIENCE MUSIC AND ALBUMS
WITH MUSIC TECH APPS
“SLASH360” AND “AmpliTube”
“In this day and age, if you can take music in a different direction, and show people all the different facets of how music is created and performed it makes the whole picture more interesting. That is our goal.” –SLASH
We’ve moved into the digital music era, but multimedia albums have neglected to make the transition into this new era as easily as singles. Technology has evolved to create opportunities never before possible, such as interacting with artists in a live setting. Ideas move fast, and it makes sense an artist would be at the heart of new, innovative and forward-thinking ideas that resonate. Grammy-winning, iconic guitarist andRock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee SLASH has introduced two new music apps which celebrate a return to the full-length album, allowing fans to access his signature sound and push the boundaries of how music is released.
SLASH’s new album APOCALYPTIC LOVEmoves into the interactive age and is now available as a multimedia app for users of Apple’s iPhone, iPad and iPod devices. SLASH has partnered with MATIvision to bring fans the SLASH360 app. The SLASH360 brings you into the studio with SLASH and his bandmates Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators Brent Fitz (drums) and Todd Kerns (bass). “We recorded this album live, as we played it,” explains SLASH. “The app captures the energy of the band in the best way and MATIvision allows fans to experience the album just as if they were in the room with us.” MATIvision is the world’s first multi-camera 360-degree interactive music application. The SLASH360 app allows fans to follow every moment of the band performing APOCALYPTIC LOVE in its entirety through the eyes of six 360-degree spherical, panoramic cameras. SLASH360 is a music first. Never before have fans been able to control their experience while listening to the album at the same time. SLASH and MATIvision have taken the information that used to be limited to a CD booklet and turned it into a unique fan experience.
There are two versions of the SLASH360 app. The introductory version includes the #1 Active Rock hit “You’re A Lie” with lyrics and extras ($.99). Click here to experience: http://itunes.apple.com/app/slash-360-lt-apocalyptic-love/id524517739?mt=8A second, full version includes the entire album performance of APOCALYPTIC LOVE, photos, lyrics and other extras ($4.99).Experience the full version here: http://itunes.apple.com/app/slash-360-apocalyptic-love/id524544296?mt=8.
For the more musically inclined fan, SLASH partnered with IK Multimedia to develop AmpliTube Slash edition which allows fans to play, practice and record with SLASH’s signature pedals and amplifiers on the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Mac/PC. Users can rock in a fully integrated multi-track recording studio with SLASH’s legendary Marshall amplifiers andhis signature guitar pedals as well asa comprehensive collection of SLASH’s guitar tone settings. “Myles and I wrote APOCALYPTIC LOVE entirely on tour,” explains SLASH. “When we weren’t performing we were traveling so by using my iPhone with AmpliTube and iRig I was able to capture the ideas swimming in my head at 4AM.” “I’ll do some tweaks on the Marshall’s, but there are different effects available including distortion, chorus, auto wah and more.” SLASH worked closely with IK Multimedia to make sure AmpliTube Slash faithfully reproduced his unmistakable sounds and tones. The apps are now available for iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad ($9.99) and inside the new AmpliTube 2.5 for iOS with the inclusion of SLASH’s full deck of signature gear in the cutting edge AmpliTube Custom Shop desktop/laptop app and plug-in for Mac/PC ($79.99). For all possible options, visit: www.amplitube.com/slash.
2012 has been a big year so far for SLASH. On July 10th,he was honored with his own Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located directly in front of the Hard Rock Café on Hollywood Blvd (6801 Hollywood Blvd). As a musician, artist, philanthropist, and iconic rock figure, SLASH has amassed album sales nearing an astounding 100 million copies along with a Grammy Award and seven Grammy nominations, plus countless other accolades, and acknowledgements, Time magazine named SLASH #2, behind Jimi Hendrix, on its “The Ten Best Electric Guitar Players of All-Time.” SLASH’s self-titled biography critically well-received, climbed the bestseller list in both the U.S. and U.K. hitting #8 on the NY Times Bestsellers list.
SLASH Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators recently released their new album APOCALYPTIC LOVE (May 22, 2012). APOCALYPTIC LOVE stormed onto the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart at #4,marking the top rock debut for that week.The disc hit #1 Independent Albums Chart and #1 Hard Music Albums Chart. “You’re A Lie” the hard-driving first single off the new album is now #1 Active Rock, marking SLASH’s first ever solo #1 hit at radio. All songs on APOCALYPTIC LOVE (released onSLASH’s own Dik Hayd International, and distributed through EMI Label Services) were written together by SLASH and Myles Kennedy as they spent the last two years on tour all over the world. SLASH and his band, including touring guitarist Frank Sidoris, launched a summer headlining tour of the U.S. and Canada on July 12 in Portland, OR. They’ll follow that up with another U.S. headlining tour starting September 4 in San Diego, CA and wrapping October 3 in Los Angeles, CA.
Ticket info is available at http://slashonline.com/tour/. See the tour dates below.
SLASH: featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators tour dates:
| DATE | CITY | VENUE | |
| w/Monster Truck supporting: | |||
| Wed | 7/25 | Belleville, ON | Empire Square Live |
| Thu | 7/26 | London, ON | Harris Park |
| Fri | 7/27 | Montreal, QC | Olympia Theater |
| Sun | 7/29 | Quebec City, QC | Agora de Quebec |
| Mon | 7/30 | Moncton, New Brunswick | Centre-Casino Moncton |
| Tue | 7/31 | Halifax, NS | Cunard Events Centre |
| Thu | 8/2 | Boston, MA | House of Blues |
| Fri | 8/3 | Montclair, NJ | Wellmont Theatre |
| Sat | 8/4 | Huntington, NY | The Paramount |
| Tue | 8/7 | Dubuque, IA | Diamond Jo Casino-Mississippi Moon Bar |
| Wed | 8/8 | St. Louis, MO | The Pageant |
| Fri | 8/10 | Sturgis, SD | Buffalo Chip Campground |
| Fall Headline Tour with Foxy Shazam: | |||
| Tue | 9/4 | San Diego, CA | House of Blues |
| Wed | 9/5 | Phoenix, AZ | Celebrity Theatre |
| Fri | 9/7 | Austin, TX | Stubbs |
| Sat | 9/8 | Dallas, TX | House of Blues |
| Sun | 9/9 | Houston, TX | House of Blues |
| Tue | 9/11 | New Orleans, LA | House of Blues |
| Wed | 9/12 | Atlanta, GA | Tabernacle |
| *Sun | 9/16 | Hampton Beach, NH | Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom |
| Tue | 9/18 | New York, NY | Hammerstein Ballroom |
| Wed | 9/19 | Cleveland, OH | House of Blues |
| Fri | 9/21 | Cincinnati, OH | Bogart’s |
| Sat | 9/22 | Detroit, MI | Fillmore |
| *Sun | 9/23 | Toronto, ON | Sound Academy |
| Tue | 9/25 | Indianapolis, IN | Egyptian Room |
| Fri | 9/28 | Chicago, IL | Riviera Theater |
| Sat | 9/29 | Springfield, MO | O’Reilly Family Events Center |
| Tue | 10/2 | Oakland, CA | Fox Theater |
| Wed | 10/3 | Los Angeles, CA | The Wiltern |
*Slash only
1 SLASH: Honored Today With His Own Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Grammy-winning, iconic guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee SLASH marked a career milestone today, Tuesday, July 10, as he was honored with his own Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. SLASH’s star is located directly in front of the Hard Rock Café on Hollywood Blvd (6801 Hollywood Blvd, #105 Los Angeles, CA 90028). SLASH’s friends–celebrated film producer Robert Evans, actor Charlie Sheen and beloved radio host Jim Ladd–were guest speakers at the fan-packed ceremony. Afterwards, SLASH and bandmate Myles Kennedy treated fans to a private acoustic performance and exclusive Q&A at the Hard Rock Café Hollywood Blvd.
As a musician, artist, philanthropist, and iconic rock figure, SLASH has amassed album sales nearing an astounding 100 million copies along with a Grammy Award and seven Grammy nominations, plus countless other accolades, accomplishments and acknowledgements, Time magazine named Slash #2, behind Jimi Hendrix, on its “The Ten Best Electric Guitar Players of All-Time.” Slash’s self-titled biography critically well-received, climbed the bestseller list in both the U.S. and U.K. hitting #8 on the NY Times Bestsellers list. Guitar Hero used SLASH’s image and music, producing an installment that shattered previous gaming records while opening the floodgates to a whole new generation of fans.
SLASH Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators—Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums) and Todd Kerns (bass)–recently released their new album APOCALYPTIC LOVE (May 22, 2012). APOCALYPTIC LOVE stormed onto the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart at #4, marking the top rock debut for that week. The disc also hit #1 Independent Albums Chart and #1 Hard Music Albums Chart. “You’re A Lie” the hard-driving first single off the new album is now #1 Active Rock, marking SLASH’s first ever solo #1 hit at radio. All songs on APOCALYPTIC LOVE released on SLASH’s own Dik Hayd International, and distributed through EMI Label Services were written together by SLASH and Myles Kennedy as they spent the last two years on tour all over the world. Critical acclaim is pouring in for the album. Revolver magazine declared “Apocalyptic Love is at heart a collection of lean, high-octane rock-and-roll tunes built to be blasted out of open-top sports cars or, more suitably, open-air stadiums” (July 2012). The Los Angeles Times added, “Fans of his work in GNR and Velvet Revolver will find much to embrace in the album’s 13 tracks, ranging from the sneering rock hooks of ‘You’re a Lie’ and the heavy metal grind of ‘Halo’ to the extended instrumental passages on ‘Anastasia.’” Elsewhere, Rolling Stone.com hailed “the album is filled with head bangers and plenty of fancy fretwork, most notably on standout tracks like ‘Hard and Fast’ and ‘Standing in the Sun’” (May 20, 2012). SLASH and his band, including touring guitarist Frank Sidoris, will launch a summer headlining tour of the U.S. and Canada on July 12 in Portland, OR. They’ll follow that up with a full U.S. headlining tour starting September 4 in San Diego, CA and wrapping October 3 in Los Angeles, CA Ticket info is available at http://slashonline.com/tour. See the tour dates below.
SLASH: featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators tour dates:
| DATE | CITY | VENUE | |
| w/ Monster Truck supporting: | |||
| Thu | 7/12 | Portland, OR | Roseland Theater |
| Fri | 7/13 | Seattle, WA | Paramount Theatre |
| Sat | 7/14 | Vancouver, BC | Queen Elizabeth Theatre |
| Mon | 7/16 | Edmonton, AB | Northern Alberta Jubilee |
| Tue | 7/17 | Calgary, AB | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium |
| Thu | 7/19 | Medicine Hat, AB | Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre |
| Fri | 7/20 | Saskatoon, SK | TCU Place |
| Sat | 7/21 | Winnipeg, MB | Burton Cummings Theatre |
| Mon | 7/23 | Thunder Bay, ON | Thunder Bay Community Auditorium |
| Wed | 7/25 | Belleville, ON | Empire Square Live |
| Thu | 7/26 | London, ON | Harris Park |
| Fri | 7/27 | Montreal, QC | Olympia Theater |
| Sun | 7/29 | Quebec City, QC | Agora de Quebec |
| Mon | 7/30 | Moncton, New Brunswick | Centre-Casino Moncton |
| Tue | 7/31 | Halifax, NS | Cunard Events Centre |
| Thu | 8/2 | Boston, MA | House of Blues |
| Fri | 8/3 | Montclair, NJ | Wellmont Theatre |
| Sat | 8/4 | Huntington, NY | The Paramount |
| Tue | 8/7 | Dubuque, IA | Diamond Jo Casino-Mississippi Moon Bar |
| Wed | 8/8 | St. Louis, MO | The Pageant |
| Fri | 8/10 | Sturgis, SD | Buffalo Chip Campground |
| Fall Headline Tour with Foxy Shazam: | |||
| Tue | 9/4 | San Diego, CA | House of Blues |
| Wed | 9/5 | Phoenix, AZ | Celebrity Theatre |
| Fri | 9/7 | Austin, TX | Stubbs |
| Sat | 9/8 | Dallas, TX | House of Blues |
| Sun | 9/9 | Houston, TX | House of Blues |
| Tue | 9/11 | New Orleans, LA | House of Blues |
| Wed | 9/12 | Atlanta, GA | Tabernacle |
| *Sun | 9/16 | Hampton Beach, NH | Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom |
| Tue | 9/18 | New York, NY | Hammerstein Ballroom |
| Wed | 9/19 | Cleveland, OH | House of Blues |
| Fri | 9/21 | Cincinnati, OH | Bogart’s |
| Sat | 9/22 | Detroit, MI | Fillmore |
| *Sun | 9/23 | Toronto, ON | Sound Academy |
| Tue | 9/25 | Indianapolis, IN | Egyptian Room |
| Fri | 9/28 | Chicago, IL | Riviera Theater |
| Sat | 9/29 | Springfield, MO | O’Reilly Family Events Center |
| Tue | 10/2 | Oakland, CA | Fox Theater |
| Wed | 10/3 | Los Angeles, CA | The Wiltern |
*Slash only
0 SLASH Featuring Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators Announce Headlining Fall Tour
SLASH
FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS
ANNOUNCE HEADLINING FALL TOUR
STARTING SEPTEMBER 4 IN SAN DIEGO, CA
EXCLUSIVE PRE-SALE FOR CITI CARDMEMBERS
STARTS TUESDAY, JULY 3
SLASH Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators—Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums), Todd Kerns (bass) and Frank Sidoris (guitar)–have announced a fall headlining tour starting September 4 in San Diego, CA and wrapping October 3 in Los Angeles, CA. The exclusive presale for Citi card members starts Tuesday, July 3. Citi card members will also have special access to tickets as well as VIP experiences at http://www.citiprivatepass.com/. A limited amount of VIP packages–including a chance to meet SLASH and get an autographed guitar–will also be available for fans during the pre sale which begins Tuesday, July 10th. General public on sales will begin Friday, July 13th. Ticket info will be available at http://slashonline.com/tour/. See the tour dates below.
This news comes as the band, coming off a successful European trek, gets ready to launch a summer headlining tour of the U.S. and Canada July 12 in Portland, OR, right after the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee will be honored with his own star on the Hollywood Blvd Walk of Fame on July 10.
The tour is in connection with the success of SLASH’s second solo studio album APOCALYPTIC LOVE which stormed onto the BillboardTop 200 Albums Chart at #4, marking the top rock debut that week. SLASH has achieved his first-ever #1 hit at rock radio as the explosive first single “You’re A Lie” vaults to the #1 spot this week at Active Rock. Watch the video for “You’re A Lie” here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SZrJLMTO-8. The album also entered the Top 5 in seven countries outside the U.S.: Canada (#2), Australia (#2), New Zealand (#1), Germany (#5), France (#7), Japan (#2), Sweden (#4) and Switzerland (#3). All the songs on APOCALYPTIC LOVE (Dik Hayd International, distributed through EMI Label Services) were written together by SLASH and Myles Kennedy.
For the tour, SLASH teamed with Guitar Center–the world’s largest music retailer-–to offer a one-of-a-kind opportunity to twenty unsigned American bands. Twenty bands will be hand-selected to be SLASH’s opening acts and will perform on the fall tourin the cities closest to their hometown. At the end of the fall run, one of the opening bands will be named by SLASH as the grand prize winner of Guitar Center On-Stage. Not only will the bands be opening for one of the world’s greatest guitarists, but they will also receive a tour support prize pack that includes gear from Ernie Ball, Zoom, Dunlop, Monster Cable, Pro-Mark, and Converse. The top performing band on the tour, as selected by SLASH, will be named the grand prize winner and take home $10,000 in guitars from Gibson and Epiphone, plus a $5,000 shopping spree at Guitar Center and more. The twenty bands will be announced in August.
“I’m a strong believer that the best way to get your music heard is to get out there and play shows,” said SLASH. “There are tons of talented bands that simply don’t have the resources to go on tour, so I’m glad to be able to host them on my tour and at the same time introduce my fans to great, undiscovered artists.”
SLASH and his band are riding a wave of critical acclaim with a four-star review in Revolver magazine noting: “Apocalyptic Love is at heart a collection of lean, high-octane rock-and-roll tunes built to be blasted out of open-top sports cars or, more suitably, open-air stadiums” (July 2012). Elsewhere, the Los Angeles Times said: “Fans of his work in GNR and Velvet Revolver will find much to embrace in the album’s 13 tracks, ranging from the sneering rock hooks of ‘You’re a Lie’ and the heavy metal grind of ‘Halo’ to the extended instrumental passages on ‘Anastasia’” (May 24, 2012).
SLASH: featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators tour dates:
| DATE | CITY | VENUE | |
| w/ Monster Truck supporting: | |||
| Thu | 7/12 | Portland, OR | Roseland Theater |
| Fri | 7/13 | Seattle, WA | Paramount Theatre |
| Sat | 7/14 | Vancouver, BC | Queen Elizabeth Theatre |
| Mon | 7/16 | Edmonton, AB | Northern Alberta Jubilee |
| Tue | 7/17 | Calgary, AB | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium |
| Thu | 7/19 | Medicine Hat, AB | Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre |
| Fri | 7/20 | Saskatoon, SK | TCU Place |
| Sat | 7/21 | Winnipeg, MB | Burton Cummings Theatre |
| Mon | 7/23 | Thunder Bay, ON | Thunder Bay Community Auditorium |
| Wed | 7/25 | Belleville, ON | Empire Square Live |
| Thu | 7/26 | London, ON | Harris Park |
| Fri | 7/27 | Montreal, QC | Olympia Theater |
| Sun | 7/29 | Quebec City, QC | Agora de Quebec |
| Mon | 7/30 | Moncton, New Brunswick | Centre-Casino Moncton |
| Tue | 7/31 | Halifax, NS | Cunard Events Centre |
| Thu | 8/2 | Boston, MA | House of Blues |
| Fri | 8/3 | Montclair, NJ | Wellmo nt Theatre |
| Sat | 8/4 | Huntington, NY | The Paramount |
| Tue | 8/7 | Dubuque, IA | Diamond Jo Casino-Mississippi Moon Bar |
| Wed | 8/8 | St. Louis, MO | The Pageant |
| Fri | 8/10 | Sturgis, SD | Buffalo Chip Campground |
| Fall Headline Tour with Foxy Shazam: | |||
| Tue | 9/4 | San Diego, CA | House of Blues |
| Wed | 9/5 | Phoenix, AZ | Celebrity Theatre |
| Fri | 9/7 | Austin, TX | Stubbs |
| Sat | 9/8 | Dallas, TX | House of Blues |
| Sun | 9/9 | Houston, TX | House of Blues |
| Tue | 9/11 | New Orleans, LA | House of Blues |
| Wed | 9/12 | Atlanta, GA | Tabernacle |
| *Sun | 9/16 | Hampton Beach, NH | Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom |
| Tue | 9/18 | New York, NY | Hammerstein Ballroom |
| Wed | 9/19 | Cleveland, OH | House of Blues |
| Fri | 9/21 | Cincinnati, OH | Bogart’s |
| Sat | 9/22 | Detroit, MI | Fillmore |
| *Sun | 9/23 | Toronto, ON | Sound Academy |
| Tue | 9/25 | Indianapolis, IN | Egyptian Room |
| Fri | 9/28 | Chicago, IL | Riviera Theater |
| Sat | 9/29 | Springfield, MO | O’Reilly Family Events Center |
| Tue | 10/2 | Oakland, CA | Fox Theater |
| Wed | 10/3 | Los Angeles, CA | The Wiltern |
*Slash only
5 Slash – Apocalyptic Love (2012)
As much as I love Slash, and Myles Kennedy, I thought without question that their latest release Apocalyptic Love was going to be a home run for hard rock fans.
While there is a few good tunes on the new CD, it did not live up to my expectations.
On the good side, Slash plays his ass off, and truly delivers some killer riffs. This might be his best playing since his Guns N’ Roses days.
On the bad side, I think I have seen (or heard) Myles Kennedy’s one weakness as a singer. On the mid tempo songs he sounds great! On the high tempo songs, he gets a little screachy, and in my opinion, his voice doesn’t work well on those songs. Luckily there aren’t many songs like this, but
there are a few that I want to skip over.
Apocalyptic Love really starts picking up steam with “You’re A Lie”. The best songs on the album start at this point on Apocalyptic Love.
With that being said, there are a few good songs worth checking out including the first single “You’re A Lie”, “No More Heroes”, “Anastasia”, “Hard Rain”, and “Shots Fired”.
My favorite track on Apocalyptic Love is “Anastasia”. This song starts off with a simple acoustic part which makes you
think this is going to be a simple or even a weak track. One listen, and you quickly find that is one of the strongest
songs on the album. (Check it out below).
“Far and Away” is the slowest number on Apocalyptic Love. This song has a blusier feel to it, and Kennedy’s voice shines on this track.
Apocalyptic Love isn’t a perfect CD, but it is still worth checking out. I enjoyed most of the songs on the album, and few stronger tracks and this could have been one of 2012’s best albums.
Rating: 
Out of 10
Track Listing:
01. Apocalyptic Love
02. One Last Thrill
03. Standing In The Sun
04. You’re A Lie
05. No More Heroes
06. Halo
07. We Will Roam
08. Anastasia
09. Not For Me
10. Bad Rain
11. Hard And Fast
12. Far And Away
13. Shots Fired
Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators are:
Slash – Guitar
Myles Kennedy – Vocals
Todd Kerns – Bass
Brent Fitz – Drums
You can purchase Apocalyptic Love from Amazon.com at this link.
0 SLASH AND MATIVISION ANNOUNCE NEW 360 VIDEO ALBUM APPS FOR THE APPLE ITUNES STORE
Iconic guitarist Slash has partnered with MATIvision to create the world’s first multi-camera 360-degree interactive music applications for the Apple iPad, iPod and iPhone to accompany his newly released album Apocalyptic Love.
The apps let you follow every moment of the band performing songs from their new album through six 360-degree spherical cameras. You choose the camera angle via touch or gyroscopic control – each camera rotates a full 360-degrees. Pinch in or out on your device to use the zoom feature to get closer to the action. Each app also includes additional content, such as exclusive photos and song lyrics. Slash360 provides a unique way to experience Slash, Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators unlike anything else.
There are two versions of the app to choose from – one version includes the hit single “You’re A Lie” along with lyrics and other extras (http://itunes.apple.com/app/slash-360-lt-apocalyptic-love/id524517739?mt=8) and the second a full version that includes the full Apocalyptic Love album, photos, lyrics and other extras (http://itunes.apple.com/app/slash-360-apocalyptic-love/id524544296?mt=8). The apps are priced in the United States iTunes store at $0.99 and $4.99, respectively. Pricing varies by territory.
“The way we recorded this album was pretty much live as we played it,” Slash explains. “It was an “old school” way of doing it and captures the energy of the band in the best possible way. Being able to capture the band and allow fans to experience it as if they were in the room is very cool, it’s like being in the room with us.”
Slash and his band featuring lead singer Myles Kennedy, drummer Brent Fitz and bassist Todd Kearns aka The Conspirators have just released Apocalyptic Love (May 22). Apocalyptic Love stormed onto the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart at #4, marking the top rock debut for that week. The disc also debuted at #1 Independent Albums Chart and #1 Hard Music Albums Chart. All songs on Apocalyptic Love released on Slash’s own Dik Hayd International, and distributed through EMI Label Services were written together by Slash and Myles Kennedy as they spent the last two years on tour all over the world. In addition, Apocalyptic Love is also Top 5 in seven countries outside the U.S. Critical acclaim is pouring in for the album and its hard-driving first single “You’re A Lie.”
Revolver magazine declared, “Apocalyptic Love is at heart a collection of lean, high-octane rock-and-roll tunes built to be blasted out of open-top sports cars or, more suitably, open-air stadiums” (July 2012). The Los Angeles Times added, “Fans of his work in GNR and Velvet Revolver will find much to embrace in the album’s 13 tracks, ranging from the sneering rock hooks of ‘You’re a Lie’ and the heavy metal grind of ‘Halo’ to the extended instrumental passages on ‘Anastasia.’” Elsewhere, Rolling Stone.com hailed, “the album is filled with head bangers and plenty of fancy fretwork, most notably on standout tracks like ‘Hard and Fast’ and ‘Standing in the Sun.’” Slash and his band are currently on the road performing sold-out shows across the country and overseas.
MATIvision (Multi Angle Totally Interactive Vision) delivers THE ultimate interactive “I Was There Experience.” MATIvision technology captures live or staged events or performances and brings the experience directly to fans as never before. Filmed with multiple MATIvision cameras, an event or performance can be viewed from almost every angle in full 360-degree glory. The groundbreaking multi-camera MATIvision Player then provides the user with an individually controlled interactive viewing experience. MATIvision multi-camera interactive players allow the user to choose between multiple synchronized camera views/angles, zoom in and out along with other functions. The players are available for the Internet (via YouTube, live streaming or VOD), standalone desktop and/or Apple mobile platforms (iPad, iPhone and selected iPods). Whether live streamed or recorded, MATIvision enabled content is a new way to connect with millions of fans, while still allowing each of them to customize their experience.
To find out more about Slash, please go to slashonline.com or facebook.com/Slash and follow @Slash on Twitter.
To find out more about MATIvision, please go to mativision.com or facebook.com/mativisioncom and follow @MATIvision on Twitter.
0 Slash LiveStream Concert Airs Tonight At 10:30pm EDT; Interview with CNN ‘Piers Morgan Tonight’ Airs Wednesday, May 23 at 9pm EDT
Be sure to tune in and watch SLASH appear on the following shows this week:
SLASH: Along with his bandmates Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators–Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums) and Todd Kerns (bass)–will perform a sold-out show tonight, Tuesday, May 22. The show will be broadcast tonight LIVE via Livestream at 10:30 pm EDT worldwide here: http://new.livestream.com/slash/livefromNYC.
Today (May 22) marks the release of SLASH’s second solo studio album APOCALYPTIC LOVE, which was written entirely by SLASH and Myles Kennedy and is released via Dik Hayd International, distributed through EMI.
The Grammy-winning iconic rock guitarist and songwriter will be interviewed by Piers Morgan on Wednesday, May 23 on CNN’s “Piers Morgan Tonight.” The interview, which airs live at 9 PM EDT tomorrow, will touch on SLASH’s history and his new album, APOCALYPTIC LOVE and how he has remained a vital artist for almost 20 years after leaving GNR.
Listen to APOCALYPTIC LOVE in its entirety online at RollingStone.com: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/album-premiere-slash-apocalyptic-love-deluxe-20120515
1 New Video – Slash – You’re A Lie
Slash’s new video,”You’re A Lie” is finally available. The single has been out for a few weeks now. Slash’s new album, Apocalyptic Love featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators will be released on May 22nd. You can pre-order it from Amazon.com at this link!
2 SLASH: Featuring Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators To Launch July North American Dates
SLASH:
FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS
TO LAUNCH JULY NORTH AMERICAN DATES
JULY 12 IN PORTLAND, OR AND WRAP AUGUST 4 IN HUNTINGTON, NY
PRE-SALE BEGINS WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 VIA
SLASHONLINE.COM
GROUP TO PERFORM ON “LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON”
MONDAY, MAY 21
SOLD-OUT SHOW AT IRVING PLAZA IN NEW YORK CITY
SET FOR TUESDAY, MAY 22, DAY OF RELEASE
“Apocalyptic Love is at heart a collection of lean, high-octane rock-and-roll tunes built to be
blasted out of open-top sports cars or, more suitably, open-air stadiums.”
–Rich Bienstock, REVOLVER (**** four out-of-five star CD review)
As the Grammy-winning guitarist, songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame inductee SLASH gears up for the May 22 release of his second solo studio album APOCALYPTIC LOVE, he’s announced a run of headlining shows in North America kicking off July 12 and wrapping August 4 with up-and-coming Canadian group Monster Truck supporting. An exclusive fan pre-sale begins this Wednesday, May 9 at 10:00 AM at http://www.slashonline.com/ and will feature packages including VIP meet and greets, and rare merch items such as signed guitars. SLASH and his band Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators are currently touring the U.S., a mix of headlining dates and festivals (Carolina Rebellion, Rock On the Range, Rocklahoma).
Starting today Monday, May 7, fans will be given the opportunity to unlock unreleased tracks from APOCALYPTIC LOVE by sharing the app located on SLASH’s Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/Slash with 10 of their friends. From Monday through Friday of next week, 5 new tracks will be previewed exclusively each day via SLASH’s Facebook page.
On Monday, May 21, SLASH and his bandmates Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums) and Todd Kerns (bass) will head to New York to perform their red hot single “You’re A Lie” live on NBC TV’s “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.” Next, on Tuesday May 22, the group will perform a special sold-out New York City CD release show at Irving Plaza on the same day APOCALYPTIC LOVE streets (May 22) via Dik Hayd International, distributed through EMI.
All tickets for SLASH: Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators are available now on http://www.slashonline.com/. See the full itinerary below, with more dates to be added. SLASH: featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators tour dates:
http://www.msopr.com/n/client-roster/slash/?cmd=tours
DATE CITY VENUE
Carolina Rebellion:
Sat5/5Charlotte, NCRockingham Speedway
Headline Shows:
Mon 5/7 Orlando, FLHard Rock Live
Wed 5/9 Jacksonville, FLFlorida Theatre
Thu 5/10 Biloxi, MS Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Hard Rock Live
ROCKFEST:
Sat 5/12 Kansas City, MO Liberty Memorial Park
Lazerfest:
Sun 5/13 Boone, IA Central Iowa Expo
Headline Shows:
Mon 5/14 Minneapolis, MNThe Brick
Wed 5/16 Madison, WI Orpheum Theater
Thu 5/17 Grand Rapids, MI Orbit Room
Rock on the Range:
Sat 5/19 Columbus, OHCrew Stadium
93.3 WMMR’s MMR*B*Q* 2012:
Sun 5/20 Camden, NJSusquehanna Bank Center
Album Release Show
Tue 5/22 New York, NYIrving Plaza
Rocklahoma:
Fri 5/25 Pryor, OK Fever Music Festival Grounds
Headline Show:
Sat 5/26 Albuquerque, NMRoute 66 Casino
Thu 7/12 Portland, ORRoseland Theater
Fri 7/13 Seattle, WAParamount Theatre
Sat 7/14 Vancouver, BCQueen Elizabeth Theatre
Mon 7/16 Edmonton, ABNothern Alberta Jubilee
Tue 7/17 Calgary, ABSouthern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Fri 7/20 Saskatoon, SKTCU Place
Sat 7/21 Winnipeg, MBBurton Cummings Theatre
Mon 7/23 Thunder Bay, ONThunder Bay Community Auditorium
Wed 7/25 Belleville, ONEmpire Square Live
Thu 7/26 London, ONHarris Park
Fri 7/27 Montreal, QCOlympia Theater
Sun 7/29 Quebec City, QCSalle Albert Rosseau
Mon 7/30 Moncton, New BrunswickCentre-Casino Moncton
Tue 7/31 Halifax, NSCunard Events Centre
Thu 8/2 Boston, MAHouse of Blues
Fri 8/3 Montclair, NJWellmont Theatre
Sat 8 /4 Huntington, NYThe Paramount
0 Slash Releases Statement on the Passing of Jim Marshall
“I consider myself very fortunate to have known the late Jim Marshall. He was such a fantastic individual.
Not only did he create the loudest, most effective, brilliant-sounding Rock & Roll amplifier ever designed, but he was a caring, hardworking family man who remained true to his integrity to the very end. His work ethic was unequaled and his passion unrivaled.
He took great care of me personally, as one of his loyal fans and Marshall Amp enthusiasts, ever since we first met in the early 90’s.
At that time, he did the unprecedented; he had the first-ever Artist Model Marshall series designed for me when my Marshall amps were destroyed in a Guns N Roses concert riot in St. Louis in 1991. We had been friends ever since.
Jim cared for all his customers like they were his family. He would do whatever it took to make sure an artist was completely satisfied and he made sure his staff did likewise. It was very important to him that Marshall quality and customer care was paramount.
Jim’s passing marks the end of a very loud and colorful era. From Pete Townshend to Kerry King, Marshall Amplifiers have been behind every great Rock & Roll guitarist since the beginning. Marshall Amplification is one of the most enduring, iconic brands of contemporary music history.
This industry will likely never see the likes of Jim again. But his legacy will live on forever.”
0 SLASH – ‘APOCALYPTIC LOVE’ ALBUM RELEASE SHOW CONFIRMED FOR TUESDAY, MAY 22 AT IRVING PLAZA IN NEW YORK CITY PRE-SALE STARTS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 (10:00 AM)
SET TO PERFORM ALBUM’S FIRST SINGLE “YOU’RE A LIE” TUESDAY, APRIL 10
ON ABC TV’S “JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!”
As SLASH gears up for the release of his second solo album APOCALYPTIC LOVE (Dik Hayd International, distributed through EMI), he’s announced a special release show set for Tuesday, May 22–the day the album streets–in New York City at Irving Plaza. A fan pre-sale will begin this Wednesday, April 4 at 10:00 AM, with the regular on-sale starting Friday April 6 at 10:00 AM. Tickets will be available at: www.slashonline.com.
On tap for this month, SLASH and his bandmates–Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators—Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums) and Todd Kerns (bass)–will perform Tuesday, April 10 on ABC TV’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! On the show’s massive outdoor stage, they’ll play the album’s first single “You’re A Lie”—#1 most-added at Active Rock Radio for 3 straight weeks in a row and already #16 at Active Rock radio–for the first time on American television. Fans in attendance at the taping will also be treated to a mini-concert.
The next night, on Wednesday, April 11, the iconic, Grammy-winning rock guitarist and songwriter will perform at the fourth annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards presented by Epiphone® that will be broadcast live around the globe on XboxLIVE.com from Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles. SLASH’s headlining U.S. tour launches May 3 in Baltimore and encompasses three festival appearances: Saturday, May 5 at Carolina Rebellion, Saturday, May 19 at Rock On The Range and Friday, May 25 at Rocklahoma. Tickets are available now on www.slashonline.com. See the full itinerary below, with more dates to be added.
Following is the current tour itinerary for SLASH. More dates to be announced soon.
| DATE | CITY | VENUE | |
| Tue | 4/10 | Los Angeles, CA | Jimmy Kimmel Live!-Outdoor stage |
| Revolver Golden Gods Awards: | |||
| Wed | 4/11 | Los Angeles, CA | Club Nokia-Revolver Golden Gods |
| Headline Show: | |||
| Thu | 5/3 | Baltimore, MD | Rams Head Live |
| Lunatic Luau: | |||
| Fri | 5/4 | Virginia Beach, VA | Farm Bureau Live |
| Carolina Rebellion: | |||
| Sat | 5/5 | Charlotte, NC | Rockingham Speedway |
| Headline Shows: | |||
| Mon | 5/7 | Orlando, FL | Hard Rock Live |
| Wed | 5/9 | Jacksonville, FL | Florida Theatre |
| Thu | 5/10 | Biloxi, MS Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Hard Rock Live | |
| ROCKFEST: | |||
| Sat | 5/12 | Kansas City, MO | Liberty Memorial Park |
| Lazerfest: | |||
| Sun | 5/13 | Boone, IA | Central Iowa Expo |
| Headline Shows: | |||
| Mon | 5/14 | Minneapolis, MN | The Brick |
| Wed | 5/16 | Madison, WI | Orpheum Theater |
| Thu | 5/17 | Grand Rapids, MI | Orbit Room |
| Rock on the Range: | |||
| Sat | 5/19 | Columbus, OH | Crew Stadium |
| 93.3 WMMR’s MMR*B*Q* 2012: | |||
| Sun | 5/20 | Camden, NJ | Susquehanna Bank Center |
| Rocklahoma: | |||
| Fri | 5/25 | Pryor, OK | Fever Music Festival Grounds |
| Headline Show: | |||
| Sat | 5/26 | Albuquerque, NM | Route 66 Casino |
0 SLASH: RELEASES SPECIAL VIDEO AND SONG TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR HOMELESS YOUTH STAR-STUDDED VIDEO FOR “GOTTEN” PREMIERES TODAY ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE LOS ANGELES YOUTH NETWORK
SLASH, the iconic, Grammy-winning rock guitarist and songwriter, is releasing a special video and song to raise awareness for the plight of homeless youth in Los Angeles. Fans can make a donation to the Los Angeles Youth Network (LAYN) by downloading the song–a special mix of “Gotten,” with Adam Levine of Maroon 5 on vocals, from SLASH’s previous 2010 debut solo album.
A comprehensive nonprofit organization, LAYN provides for more than 10,000 runaway and homeless youth on the streets of Los Angeles every night, with emergency shelter and group homes for those 12-17 years old and long term transitional housing for young adults 18-24. The goal is to keep these often neglected, abused and homeless youth off the street and provide them with the basic necessities of life such as safety, food, shelter, counseling and supportive services.
To watch, donate and download “Gotten,” click here: slashonline.com/gotten.
To donate directly to the Los Angeles Youth Network:
http://layn.org/donate.html.
Shot in downtown LA, the star-studded cast for “Gotten” features SLASH as himself, as well as Amanda “AJ” Milchalka (“Hellcats,” Super 8), Kristin Bauer (“True Blood”), Clifton Collins Jr. (Traffic, Capote), Jacob Vargas (Next Friday, Traffic), Sevier Crespo (Fast Lane) and Judd Nelson (The Breakfast Club), among others.
Check out the behind-the-scenes making of the video here: slashonline.com/gotten.
“This video was created to make people take notice of the homeless teen epidemic which is rampant in L.A. as well as in the rest of the country,” explains SLASH. “The story in this video is just one scenario amid millions of potential situations happening at any given time in Los Angeles alone. Everybody involved with the making of this video selflessly donated their time and talents to this cause. I thank them with all my heart.”
“LAYN is extremely grateful to SLASH, Astound Studios, GenAudio and the entire creative force that has come together to support the programs and services of LAYN for homeless and runaway youth often missed by so many systems and who have such limited options for support,” explains Mark Supper Executive Director of the Los Angeles Youth Network. “Your donation helps us prevent the potential harm these youth are vulnerable and at risk for, and assists us in keeping them from being exploited or victimized on the streets of Los Angeles.”
“Gotten” was remixed at Astound Studios (www.astoundstudios.net) from its original version using GenAudio’s unique 3D spatial audio technology, AstoundSound®, which is based on over two decades of R&D into how the brain processes audio information. AstoundSound delivers a deeper and significantly enhanced artist-fan connection that stimulates a powerful artist-fan connection triggering a more intensive emotional response. “The team at Astound Studios and GenAudio were very excited to work on this with SLASH and his people,” said Jerry Mahabub, CEO of GenAudio and Owner of Astound Studios. “SLASH is a visionary, an idol to many, and a friend to me. It was both an honor and a pleasure to work on this project for the benefit of homeless youth that need all of our help.”
0 Brand New Sin Announce Tour Dates with Slash
Syracuse based veteran hard-rockers Brand New Sin have announced tour dates in support of their latest offering UNITED STATE (Goomba Music). On some of the dates the band will perform as direct support for the legendary Slash.
The dates are as follows:
| Brand New Sin | 4/25/12 | Philadelphia | PA | Dobb’s |
| Brand New Sin | 4/26/12 | Huntington | WV | The V Club |
| Brand New Sin | 4/27/12 | Rock Hill | SC | The Money |
| Brand New Sin | 4/28/12 | Columbia | SC | New Brookland Tavern |
| Brand New Sin | 4/29/12 | Pendleton | SC | The Twisted Spoke |
| Brand New Sin | 4/30/12 | Atlanta | GA | The Masquerade |
| Brand New Sin w/ SLASH | 5/3/12 | Baltimore | MD | Ram’s Head Live |
| Brand New Sin | 5/12/12 | Rockford | IL | Bar 3 |
| Brand New Sin w/ SLASH | 5/14/12 | Minneapolis | MN | The Brick |
| Brand New Sin w/ SLASH | 5/16/12 | Madison | WI | Orpheum Theater |
| Brand New Sin w/ SLASH | 5/17/12 | Grand Rapids | MI | Orbit Room |
| Brand New Sin | 5/18/12 | Lansing | MI | Uli’s Haus Of Rock |
| Brand New Sin | 5/19/12 | Battle Creek | MI | Planet Rock |
| Brand New Sin w/ SLASH | 5/22/12 | New York | NY | Irving Plaza |
0 Classic Rock Edition of the New Slash Album, “Apocalyptic Love” Will Have Two Bonus Tracks!
I always hate it when I purchase a CD to find out that I could have purchased a different edition with more songs. With that being said, the Classic Rock Magazine edition of the new Slash CD has bonus tracks, and some other goodies for those of you who want that extra something with your CD.
This is what is included:
Apocalyptic Love album plus two exclusive bonus tracks
* Pin badge
* Poster
* 132 Page magazine
* Keyring (if you pre-order)
Apocalyptic Love Track Listing
- Apocalyptic Love
- One Last Thrill
- Standing In The Sun
- You’re A Lie
- No More Heroes
- Halo
- We Will Roam
- Anastasia
- Not For Me
- Bad Rain
- Hard & Fast
- Far & Away
- Shots Fired
Fanpack Bonus Tracks
14. Carolina
15. Crazy Life
The 132-page magazine features an in-depth interview with Slash and his singer and co-songwriter Myles Kennedy as well as a full track-by-track breakdown of the new album. Plus, interviews with album producer Eric Valentine and sleeve designer Frank Maddocks and an exclusive report from the one-off Velvet Revolver reunion earlier this year. We take a look at what the future holds for Slash – including the induction of Guns N’ Roses into this year’s Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.
Guarantee you’ll get your copy delivered direct to your door Pre-Order NOW !
2 SLASH FIRST SINGLE “YOU’RE A LIE” PREMIERES ONLINE TODAY AT ROLLING STONE.COM
SLASH
FIRST SINGLE “YOU’RE A LIE” PREMIERES ONLINE TODAY AT
ROLLING STONE.COM
AVAILABLE TOMORROW EVERYWHERE AND ON iTUNES
SONG IS #1 MOST-ADDED AT ACTIVE ROCK RADIO
IN FIRST WEEK OF RELEASE
TRACK LISTING REVEALED FOR
‘APOCALYPTIC LOVE’
NEW SOLO STUDIO ALBUM
FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS
DUE OUT MAY 22
SLASH has premiered “You’re A Lie” online at Rolling Stone.com today, Monday, March 5. The hard-charging song–already #1 most-added at Active Rock Radio in its first week of release–marks the first single off the iconic, Grammy-winning rock guitarist and songwriter’s forthcoming second studio album APOCALYPTIC LOVE and will be available everywhere tomorrow (Tuesday, March 6) and on iTunes: www.itunes.com/slash. Listen to the song at Rolling Stone.com here: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/slash-talks-youre-a-lie-reveals-tracklist-for-new-album-20120305.
APOCALYPTIC LOVE features SLASH and his bandmates Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators—Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums) and Todd Kerns (bass)– and will be released May 22 on SLASH’s own label Dik Hayd International that’s distributed through EMI. The group will launch a headlining U.S. tour May 3 in Baltimore, tickets for which are available now on www.slashonline.com. See the full itinerary, with more dates to be added here: http://www.msopr.com/n/client-roster/slash/?cmd=tours
The full track listing for APOCALYPTIC LOVE is below. All the songs were written together by SLASH and Myles Kennedy.
1) Apocalyptic Love
2) One Last Thrill
3) Standing in the Sun
4) You’re a Lie
5) No More Heroes
6) Halo
7) We Will Roam
8) Anastasia
9) Not for Me
10) Bad Rain
11) Hard & Fast
12) Far and Away
13) Shots Fired
1 SLASH: First Single “You’re A Lie” Impacts Radio Today; New Solo Studio Album ‘Apocalyptic Love’ Due Out May 22
‘APOCALYPTIC LOVE’
NEW SOLO STUDIO ALBUM
FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS
DUE OUT MAY 22
U.S. HEADLINING TOUR LAUNCHES MAY 3
SLASH has released “You’re A Lie” to radio today worldwide. The hard-charging song marks the first single off the iconic, Grammy-winning rock guitarist and songwriter’s forthcoming second studio album APOCALYPTIC LOVE. Listen to a 30 second preview of the song here: http://www.slashonline.com/. “You’re A Lie” is the second song I brought to the band in 2011 during the last tour,” explains SLASH. “We worked on it at soundcheck somewhere, I can’t remember where. It’s gone through some minor changes along the way, mainly the chorus. But for the most part, it’s remained true to its original arrangement. I can’t wait to play this live.”
APOCALYPTIC LOVE features Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators and will be released May 22 on SLASH’s own label Dik Hayd International that’s distributed through EMI. The group will launch a headlining U.S. tour May 3 in Baltimore, tickets for which are available now on http://www.slashonline.com/. See the full itinerary below, with more dates to be added.
On APOCALYPTIC LOVE, SLASH and his bandmates Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums) and Todd Kerns (bass) have teamed with producer Eric Valentine, who also produced the Slash disc. All the songs were written together by SLASH and Kennedy and cameras have been rolling throughout the entire making of the new album. Check out all four exclusive behind-the-scenes episodes airing weekly at:
Episode 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIYbyb8xXTQ
Episode 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiCJ4cAZPxo&feature=relmfu
Episode 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5lX2C4ZZtI&feature=relmfu%20
Episode 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntisV8dT7AQ&feature=player_embedded
Listen to “You’re a Lie” here:
APOCALYPTIC LOVE will follow his 2010 debut album Slash and his November 2011 first-ever live solo album, the two-CD/DVD set Made In Stoke 24/7/11. Notably, the Slash album debuted on the Billboard Top 200 chart at #3 (#1 on the Rock chart, #1 on the Independent chart, and #1 on the Hard Music chart). Digitally, it also became the #1 overall digital album and hit #1 on iTunes in 13 countries. Internationally, the disc achieved Top 5 chart positions in over a dozen major territories, hitting #1 in both Japan and New Zealand.
www.slashonline.com
http://twitter.com/#!/slash
SLASH’s 2012 headlining U.S. tour dates are as follows below. *Indicates a festival appearance.
| Thu | 5/3 | Baltimore MD | Rams Head Live |
| *Sat | 5/5 | Rockingham NC | Carolina Rebellion, Rockingham Speedway |
| Mon | 5/7 | Orlando FL | Hard Rock Live |
| Thu | 5/10 | Biloxi MS | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Hard Rock Live |
| *Sun | 5/13 | Boone, IA | Lazerfest, Central Iowa Expo |
| Mon | 5/14 | Minneapolis MN | The Brick |
| Wed | 5/16 | Madison WI | Orpheum Theater |
| Thu | 5/17 | Grand Rapids MI | Orbit Room |
| *Sat | 5/19 | Columbus OH | Rock On The Range, Columbus Crew Stadium |
| Sun | 5/20 | Camden NJ | MMRBQ, Susquehanna Bank Center |
| Sat | 5/26 | Albuquerque NM | Route 66 Casino-on sale 2/27 |
0 Rocklahoma Announces 2012 Lineup!
ROCKLAHOMA 2012
BRINGS TOP ROCK BANDS TO OKLAHOMA MAY 25-27
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND EVENT FEATURES
ROB ZOMBIE, CHICKENFOOT, CREED, MEGADETH,
SLASH, QUEENSRYCHE, CHEVELLE,
THEORY OF A DEADMAN, JACKYL AND MORE
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24
Rocklahoma has announced the 2012 lineup for the three-day camp & rock festival that features the top current active rock artists and classic bands. America’s biggest Memorial Day Weekend party—May 25-27 at “Catch the Fever” Festival Grounds in Pryor, OK–is proud to be presented by Budweiser.
The initial Rocklahoma lineup includes: Rob Zombie, Chickenfoot featuringJoe Satriani, Kenny Aronoff (sitting in for Chad Smith), Michael Anthony & Sammy Hagar, Creed, Megadeth, Slash, Queensrÿche, Chevelle, Theory of a Deadman, Jackyl, Puddle Of Mudd, Hellyeah, P.O.D., Volbeat, 10 Years, Cavo, Adelitas Way, Black Stone Cherry, Pop Evil, Red, The Darkness, Art of Dying, Trivium, Aranda, Redlight King, James Durbin, Janus, New Medicine, Rival Sons, Anti Mortem, Gypsy Pistoleros, Wildstreet, Firstryke, Black Tora, Sunset Riot, The Glitter Boys, Fist of Rage, Switchblade Scarlett, Krank and more. Bands will perform on the Main Stage, Second Stage and the Retrospect Records Stage.
“Rocklahoma has quickly become the rock n’ roll party of Memorial Day Weekend, and 2012 is going to take the party to a whole new level,” commented Joe Litvag, co-executive producer of the festival for AEG Live. “We’ve got a great balance of talent this year with some amazing classic artists covering the last three decades along with plenty of today’s rock. But the most unique part of this festival is definitely the campground experience…Three days and nights of craziness and chaos that only Rocklahoma can deliver!”
General Admission and VIP packages for Rocklahoma go on sale Friday, February 24 at 10am CST at all Ticketmaster outlets and www.rocklahoma.com. To get access to the Rocklahoma internet pre-sale, which will be held from Wednesday, February 22 at 10am CST through Thursday, February 23 at 10pm CST, go to www.rocklahoma.com and sign up to receive the Rocklahoma newsletter. Fans can save by buying early, as ticket prices will increase in the coming weeks.
Camping tickets may be purchased by calling the Rocklahoma Camping Office at (866) 310-2288 or emailing [email protected]. Campgrounds open on Sunday, May 20 and will remain open though Tuesday, May 29.
The Axis Entertainment Campground Stage returns in 2012 to enhance the Rocklahoma camping experience. Anyone holding festival and camping tickets will be able to check out some of the finest new rock bands performing on this stage, located next to the General Store in the main campgrounds.
Rocklahoma’s VIP packages have expanded due to popular demand. Some of this year’s weekend VIP packages include:
Groupie Package (One Person)
– VIP Reserved Ticket
– Access to VIP Catering Tent
– Private Backstage Lounge Tent Access *
– Weekend Pit Access
– Package Inclusive of all taxes and fees
* This year, the Groupies will have their own Backstage Lounge, which is conveniently located between the Main and Second Stages.
Roadie Package (One Person)
– VIP Reserved Ticket
– Access to VIP Catering Tent
– Private Backstage Lounge Tent Access **
– Private Restroom Access
– Weekend Pit Access
– One Event Poster, T-Shirt and Festival Mug
– One Commemorative Laminate
– VIP Deck Access
– Package Inclusive of all taxes and fees
**Exclusive for Roadies and Rockstars is the Backstage Lounge, which is conveniently located between VIP Catering and the Main Stage.
Rockstar Package (Two Person)
– Roadie Package for Two
– Three Night stay at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa (room & tax only)
– Shuttle Service
– Best Seats in the House
– Package Inclusive of all taxes and fees
**Exclusive for Roadies and Rockstars is the Backstage Lounge, which is conveniently located between VIP Catering and the Main Stage.
For a detailed list of 2012 Rocklahoma VIP ticket options, packages and amenities, please visit www.rocklahoma.com.
Rocklahomais located just 45 minutes northeast of Tulsa, in Pryor, OK. The “Catch the Fever” Festival Grounds is a premier destination for a multi-day festival and includes on-site camping with access to restrooms and shower house, a general store for campers, VIP reserved seating, hospitality areas and much more.
Established in 2007 as a classic rock destination festival with the motto “life, liberty and the pursuit of rock,” Rocklahoma was revamped in 2010 as organizers teamed with AEG Live to create an event encompassing a much broader mix of classic, current and up-and-coming rock artists. In 2011, a record-breaking crowd of over 35,000 fans turned out for the festival, which raised over $10,000 for the American Red Cross as part of their tornado relief efforts in nearby Joplin, MO. The festival celebrates its 6th year in 2012.
ROCKLAHOMA – Life, Liberty & The Pursuit Of Rock!
3 SLASH REVEALS COVER ART AND ALBUM TITLE FOR HIS SECOND STUDIO ALBUM “APOCALYPTIC LOVE” FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS DUE OUT MAY 22
U.S. HEADLINING TOUR BEGINNING MAY 3
ON-SALE STARTS FRIDAY, FEB 17
FAN PRE-SALE UP NOW VIA
WWW.SLASHONLINE.COM
SLASH–the iconic, Grammy-winning rock guitarist and songwriter–has revealed the cover artwork and album title for his second studio album APOCALYPTIC LOVE. Due out May 22, the new album features Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators and will be released on SLASH’s own label Dik Hayd International and distributed through EMI. SLASH is currently in a Los Angeles studio putting the final touches on APOCALYPTIC LOVE. This week he announced his headlining U.S. tour will begin May 3 in Baltimore. A fan pre-sale is happening now on www.slashonline.com, with the regular on-sale starting tomorrow, Friday, February 17. See the full itinerary below, with more dates to be added.
APOCALYPTIC LOVE, will follow his 2010 debut album Slash and his November 2011 first-ever live solo album, the two-CD/DVD set Made In Stoke 24/7/11. Notably, the Slash album debuted on the Billboard Top 200 chart at #3 (#1 on the Rock chart, #1 on the Independent chart, and #1 on the Hard Music chart). Digitally, the album also became the #1 overall digital album and hit #1 on iTunes in 13 countries. Internationally, the disc achieved Top 5 chart positions in over a dozen major territories, hitting #1 in both Japan and New Zealand.
On APOCALYPTIC LOVE, SLASH–along with and his bandmates Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums) and Todd Kerns (bass)–have teamed with producer Eric Valentine, who also produced the Slash disc. All the songs were written together by SLASH and Kennedy and cameras have been rolling throughout the entire making of the album. Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes footage airing weekly at:
Episode 1:
Episode 2:
Episode 3:
www.slashonline.com
www.twitter.com/Slash
SLASH’s 2012 headlining U.S. tour dates are as follows:
| Thu | 5/3 | Baltimore MD | Rams Head Live |
| Sat | 5/5 | Rockingham NC | Carolina Rebellion, Rockingham Speedway |
| Mon | 5/7 | Orlando FL | Hard Rock Live |
| Thu | 5/10 | Biloxi MS | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Hard Rock Live |
| Sun | 5/13 | Boone, IA | Lazerfest, Central Iowa Expo |
| Mon | 5/14 | Minneapolis MN | The Brick |
| Wed | 5/16 | Madison WI | Orpheum Theater |
| Thu | 5/17 | Grand Rapids MI | Orbit Room |
| Sat | 5/19 | Columbus OH | Rock On The Range, Columbus Crew Stadium |
| Sun | 5/20 | Camden NJ | MMRBQ, Susquehanna Bank Center |
| Sat | 5/26 | Albuquerque NM | Route 66 Casino-on sale 2/27 |
0 SLASH ANNOUNCES U.S. HEADLINING TOUR BEGINNING MAY 3
SLASH
ANNOUNCES U.S. HEADLINING TOUR BEGINNING MAY 3
FAN PRE-SALE BEGINS WEDNESDAY, FEB 15,
ON-SALE STARTS FRIDAY, FEB 17 THREE FESTIVAL APPEARANCES SLATED FOR MAY
TO PERFORM AT MUHAMMAD ALI’S 70th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 AT MGM GRAND IN LAS VEGAS
“POWER OF LOVE GALA”
AIRING ON ABC-TV SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25
SECOND STUDIO SOLO ALBUM FEATURING
MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS
OUT MAY 22
As he puts the finishing touches on his as-yet-untitled second solo album due out May 22, SLASH–the iconic, Grammy-winning rock guitarist and songwriter–has announced that his headlining U.S. tour will begin May 3 in Baltimore. A fan pre-sale begins this Wednesday, February 15, with the regular on-sale starting Friday, February 17. Tickets will be available at: http://www.slashonline.com/. The itinerary (see below) encompasses three festival appearances: Saturday, May 5 at Carolina Rebellion, Saturday, May 19 at Rock On The Range and Friday, May 25 at Rocklahoma.
Meanwhile, this Saturday, February 18, SLASH will join Stevie Wonder, Sean Combs, Chris Cornell, Lenny Kravitz, LL Cool J, Common, Snoop Dogg, former President Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, actors Anthony Hopkins, James Gandolfini and more at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas for a 70th birthday celebration to honor boxing legend Muhammad Ali. “Muhammad Ali is & always has been a role model & a hero to me,” says SLASH. “It’s a huge privilege to be able to perform in his honor. He is one of the great icons of American culture and history.” The 16th annual “Power of Love Gala” celebrates the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali and his contribution to the world and raises awareness for Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, ALS, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s, the disease “The Champ” has been battling since 1984. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health’s work toward enhanced treatments and research of neurocognitive disorders and the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Ky. The show will also feature appearances from boxing legends such as Sugar Ray Leonard, Ken Norton, Tommy “Hitman” Hearns, and more. Tickets for this once-in-a-lifetime event are on sale now. ABC will also televise the show nationally on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. EST/ 4 p.m. PST. For tickets and more information, visit: keepmemoryalive.org.
SLASH is currently in a Los Angeles studio working on his new album with Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators. It will be released SLASH’s own label Dik Hayd International distributed through EMI and will follow his 2010 debut album Slash and his November 2011 first-ever live solo album, the two-CD/DVD set Made In Stoke 24/7/11. Notably, the Slash album debuted on the Billboard Top 200 chart at #3 (#1 on the Rock chart, #1 on the Independent chart, and #1 on the Hard Music chart). Digitally, the album also became the #1 overall digital album and hit #1 on iTunes in 13 countries. Internationally, the disc achieved Top 5 chart positions in over a dozen major territories, hitting #1 in both Japan and New Zealand.
For the new album, SLASH–along with and his bandmates Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums) and Todd Kerns (bass)–have teamed with producer Eric Valentine, who also produced the Slash disc. All the songs were written together by SLASH and Kennedy, and cameras have been rolling throughout the entire making of the album. Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes footage airing weekly at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIYbyb8xXTQ.
www.slashonline.com
http://twitter.com/#!/slash
SLASH’s 2012 headlining U.S. tour dates are as follows:
| Thu | 5/3 | Baltimore MD | Rams Head Live |
| Sat | 5/5 | Charlotte NC | Carolina Rebellion, Rockingham Speedway |
| Mon | 5/7 | Orlando FL | Hard Rock Live |
| Thu | 5/10 | Biloxi MS | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Hard Rock Live |
| Sat | 5/12 | Kansas City MO | Liberty Memorial Park |
| Sun | 5/13 | Indianola IA | National Balloon Classic Field |
| Mon | 5/14 | Minneapolis MN | The Brick |
| Wed | 5/16 | Madison WI | Orpheum Theater |
| Thu | 5/17 | Grand Rapids MI | Orbit Room |
| Sat | 5/19 | Columbus OH | Rock On The Range, Columbus Crew Stadium |
| Sun | 5/20 | Camden NJ | Susquehanna Bank Center |
| Fri | 5/25 | Pryor OK | Rocklahoma |
| Sat | 5/26 | Albuquerque NM | Route 66 Casino |
About SLASH:
Slash is widely considered one of the greatest rock guitar players of all time. He has received countless accolades and awards including his forthcoming induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame set for April 2012. In 2007, Slash was inducted into Hollywood’s RockWalk (located in front of Guitar Center in Hollywood) alongside his idols Jimmy Page and Jimi Hendrix. An original member of iconic rock band Guns N’ Roses, the Grammy-winning Slash helped the band create signature sounds like the guitar riff of #1 hit “Sweet Child o’ Mine” and “Welcome To The Jungle.” The band dominated the 1980’s and 90’s music scene selling more than 100 million albums worldwide and ushered in a decade of hard-charging rock music. After leaving the band, Slash went on to critical acclaim in his personal project Slash’s Snakepit, and global success with the supergroup Velvet Revolver. He has been widely sought after by the biggest musicians of all time, performing with everyone from Michael Jackson to Stevie Wonder to Ray Charles. Slash recently landed on the top of the charts with his first true solo album, Slash. In addition, Slash was honored by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce who named him as an official selection for 2011 to receive a star on Hollywood’s iconic Walk of Fame. In February 2011, he performed at the Super Bowl XLV half time show, seen by more than 106 million people, becoming the most-watched program in U.S. television history (Nielsen Co.).
2 Slash In the Studio – Episode 2 – Now Online!
Slash has released the second clip in his weekly behind-the-scenes video series. Check it out!
0 Carolina Rebellion lineup announced: Shinedown, Korn, Evanescence, Staind, Five Finger Death Punch, Slash & more May 5 at Rockingham Speedway
LINEUP ANNOUNCED FOR SECOND ANNUAL
CAROLINA REBELLION
SATURDAY, MAY 5 AT ROCKINGHAM SPEEDWAY
EXPANDED DESTINATION ROCK FESTIVAL FEATURES
SHINEDOWN, KORN, EVANESCENCE, STAIND,
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, SLASH, CHEVELLE AND MORE
Carolina Rebellion returns Saturday, May 5 bigger and better than ever and boasting a solid rock lineup for the multi-stage festival, including Shinedown, Korn, Evanescence, Staind, Five Finger Death Punch and Slash (see below for full lineup).
2012 marks the debut of Carolina Rebellion at its new home at the legendary Rockingham Speedway in Rockingham, NC, conveniently situated between Charlotte, Raleigh/Durham, Columbia and Greensboro. Also new in 2012: weekend RV and Tent Camping and the Friday Night Campground Party presented by Jägermeister, featuring performances from Foxy Shazam, Lez Zeppelin, One…The Only Tribute to Metallica. Full details are available at www.CarolinaRebellion.com.
The current lineup for Carolina Rebellion is as follows: Shinedown, Korn, Evanescence, Staind, Five Finger Death Punch, Slash, Chevelle, Volbeat, Halestorm, P.O.D., Adelitas Way, Paper Tongues, Weaving The Fate, Redlight King, Red, New Medicine and Ghosts Of August. The festival will once again feature the two Monster Energy main stages and the Jägermeister third stage.
Jonathan Davis of Korn says: “We’re excited to bring Korn‘s new show to North Carolina and we fully intend on blasting out the loudest set of new dope sh#t ever at the Carolina Rebellion!!!”
“It is an absolute honor to be the headliner at such an amazing festival. It’s been a minute North Carolina…It’s good to be back. We can’t wait to see the masses at the Rebellion!” comments Brent Smith of Shinedown.
“Along with AEG Live, Right Arm is beyond excited to unleash the Carolina Rebellion lineup,” says Gary Spivack, co-executive producerof the festival for Right Arm Entertainment. “Like last year, it was our goal to make sure the 2012 lineup was stacked from top to bottom. Three stages of non-stop rock ‘n roll and a Friday night party to kick it all off…The ultimate rock festival in the Carolinas. Let the Rebellion begin!”
General Admission tickets for Carolina Rebellion go on sale to the public on Friday, February 17 at 10am EST at www.carolinarebellion.com and www.ticketmaster.com. To get access to the internet pre-sale, which will be held from Wednesday, February 15 at 10am EST through Thursday, February 16 at 10pm EST, go to the festival’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/CRebellion) or www.carolinarebellion.com and sign up to receive the Rebellion newsletter. A limited number of early bird tickets will be available for only $59.50 plus fees.
This year, Carolina Rebellion–which was called “this generation’s Woodstock” by Examiner.com–will also feature an extensive selection of Camping Packages, as well as a VIP Lounge ticket option to invite the ‘Rebels’ to spend the weekend on-site in Rockingham and create an unforgettable party. The packages will be available via the internet pre-sale as well as the public on-sale. With every purchase of a Camping Package comes FREE TICKETS to the inaugural Friday Night Campground Party! Details for all Camping Packages and VIP Lounge tickets can be found at www.CarolinaRebellion.com.
Based on 2011 attendee feedback, Carolina Rebellion organizers have implemented various upgrades and vast venue improvements to provide a premier concert experience at the multi-stage rock festival. The new centrally-located site provides plenty of space to expand, including more food and beverage stands, merchandise stands, restrooms and parking, and also offers more traffic routes to and from the event.
“When our fans speak, we listen,” commented Joe Litvag, co-executive producer of the festival for AEG Live. “We personally responded to every person who sent us comments, and because of that important feedback, our motto this year is ‘Let’s double it!’ Double the number of entrance points into the festival, double the number of concession stands, double the number of merchandise stands, and double the number of locations for free water…We’re taking the steps to make Carolina Rebellion an upgraded experience for everyone.”
In addition, all ticket prices will include parking to ensure quicker access to the parking areas, and earlier entry into the parking areas and will be allowed, along with earlier door times, to better alleviate the traffic and lines. The inclusion of the new Camping Packages will encourage fans to arrive on Friday starting at 10am and stay until Noon on Sunday, thereby relieving traffic congestion on Saturday.
Further improvements to amenities include: a larger box office area for will call pickup, shade locations in public areas and the Hangover Recovery VIP Lounge area inside the festival grounds to allow those with VIP Lounge tickets to have a special place to enjoy the event.
“Our sponsors mean as much to us as our fans do,” added Litvag. “And without the support of music-centric companies like Monster Energy, who present our two main stages at Rebellion, we couldn’t put a festival of this size and scope on for the people.”
Carolina Rebellion is also proud to be sponsored by Jägermeister, Hangover Recovery, and f.y.e. – for your entertainment (which will be on site selling CDs and DVDs and will host band autograph signings throughout the festival day). Carolina Rebellion is produced by Right Arm Entertainment and AEG Live, the same team that produces the highly successful Rock On The Range in Columbus, OH. Tickets for the 2011 inaugural Carolina Rebellion sold out more than one month in advance and attendance exceeded 30,000.
Rockingham Speedway is located at 2152 N US HWY 1, Rockingham, NC, less than two hours from Charlotte, Raleigh/Durham, Columbia and Greensboro.
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1 SLASH TO RELEASE SECOND STUDIO SOLO ALBUM MAY 22
SLASH–the iconic, Grammy-winning rock guitarist and songwriter–is currently in a Los Angeles studio putting the finishing touches on his second solo album. The as-yet-untitled disc is due out May 22 on SLASH’s own label Dik Hayd International distributed through EMI and will follow his 2010 debut album Slash and his November 2011 first-ever live solo album, the two-CD/DVD set Made In Stoke 24/7/11. Notably, the Slash album debuted on the Billboard Top 200 chart at #3 (#1 on the Rock chart, #1 on the Independent chart, and #1 on the Hard Music chart). Digitally, the album also became the #1 overall digital album and hit #1 on iTunes in 13 countries. Internationally, the disc achieved Top 5 chart positions in over a dozen major territories, hitting #1 in both Japan and New Zealand.
For the new album, SLASH—along with and his bandmates Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums) and Todd Kerns (bass)–have teamed with producer Eric Valentine, who also produced the Slash disc. All the songs were written together by SLASH and Kennedy, and cameras have been rolling throughout the entire making of the album. Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes footage airing weekly beginning today at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIYbyb8xXTQ. SLASH also talks about the album and forthcoming tour (dates TBA) this Q&A:
Looking at all your Twitter updates, you sound really pumped about the new disc. This time around, you and Myles wrote all the songs and he sings lead on all the tracks. What inspired this scenario since your debut solo album featured multiple vocalists (including Myles on two songs)?
Well having Myles sing on the first record inspired me to take him on the road, then taking him on the road inspired me to have him sing on the whole record. So yeah the tour last year definitely inspired the decision for him to sing on the new record. He has a really broad range. He is just very musical as far as his melodic style is concerned and he’s also very lyrical and just a really powerful singer. There’s a lot of positives about the way he sings.
Perhaps you want to talk a bit here about your other bandmates and what they each bring to the sound?
There’s Brent who is probably one of the best drummers I’ve ever played with–he has a great way of playing very powerful rock n roll while still being able to keep it behind the beat and sexy. And then Todd has got to be one of the most overall talented musicians I’ve worked with, just a really great bass player. Todd’s very quick in the studio, a quick learner and creative as a writer; on top of that, he’s also a great singer.
Beyond you and Myles writing all the songs and Myles singing all the leads, in what other ways is the new album perhaps different from your debut solo album?
Myles and I basically collaborated on the new material. The main thing is we wrote these songs together which is a big difference from the last album where I wrote each song with all of the different collaborators. The whole creative nucleus is between Myles and me. On top of this, the whole rhythm section of Brent and Todd brings something to the table and changes the dynamic completely from the last record–it’s much more cohesive.
With your record company Dik Hayd Records, you remain an independent artist and work with major companies for distribution. Can you talk about how you as an artist benefit by this scenario in these interesting times for the music industry?
It puts me more in the driver’s seat of how I want to market the record, but even more importantly than that, I’m not giving half of everything that comes in on the album to the record company.
Eric Valentine returns as producer for the new disc. What do you feel he brings as a producer to these songs and the overall approach?
The first thing we always talk about with Eric is he’s an extremely gifted musician, but he is basically as talented an engineer, so it makes for a great combination as a producer. As a person he’s easy to work with–he’s very patient and he lives and breathes what he does. That’s a lot like how I am, we’re similar; I can call him at any moment and ask him a question or share an idea I have with him. He’s always in his element and it’s something that I can appreciate.
You toured the world seven times with the last album. What are your tour plans for the new album?
Right now we’re starting off with radio shows in the states and then we’ll do as much of Europe as possible. We’ll also tour in Asia and Australia, and try to hit South Africa this year as well as India and a couple other spots. Trying to just broaden our horizons a bit.
About SLASH:
Slash is widely considered one of the greatest rock guitar players of all time. He has received countless accolades and awards including his forthcoming induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame set for April 2012. In 2007, Slash was inducted into Hollywood’s RockWalk (located in front of Guitar Center in Hollywood) alongside his idols Jimmy Page and Jimi Hendrix. An original member of iconic rock band Guns N’ Roses, the Grammy-winning Slash helped the band create signature sounds like the guitar riff of #1 hit “Sweet Child o’ Mine” and “Welcome To The Jungle.” The band dominated the 1980’s and 90’s music scene selling more than 100 million albums worldwide and ushered in a decade of hard-charging rock music. After leaving the band, Slash went on to critical acclaim in his personal project Slash’s Snakepit, and global success with the supergroup Velvet Revolver. He has been widely sought after by the biggest musicians of all time, performing with everyone from Michael Jackson to Stevie Wonder to Ray Charles. Slash recently landed on the top of the charts with his first true solo album, Slash. In addition, Slash was honored by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce who named him as an official selection for 2011 to receive a star on Hollywood’s iconic Walk of Fame. In February 2011, he performed at the Super Bowl XLV half time show, seen by more than 106 million people, becoming the most-watched program in U.S. television history (Nielsen Co.).
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