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SLASH's Next Album To Feature MYLES KENNEDY Handling All Vocals Nov. 21, 2010

According to SundayMercury.net, Slash's (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) next solo album will feature ALTER BRIDGE frontman Myles Kennedy handling all the vocals.

Kennedy has served as Slash's touring vocalist for the past several months, leading to speculation that the guitarist may try to recruit Kennedy to front VELVET REVOLVER ? which is something that Slash has denied. "[Myles] is still committed to ALTER BRIDGE," Slash told BostonHerald.com. "I don't want to be the guy responsible for breaking up a band. But we'll find someone. Maybe not somebody known, but some kind of local hero."

Kennedy had actually been approached to sing for VELVET REVOLVER back in the early days of the group, and again after they parted ways with Scott Weiland, but turned down the offer both times.

Slash told The Pulse of Radio that Kennedy will still tour with the guitarist next year, even though ALTER BRIDGE's new album has just been released. "We have it set up so that he does ALTER BRIDGE 'til January," he said. "And then we start up January through May or April. And then he does ALTER BRIDGE from May through ? into July, and then we do July through August, September. And so we're just juggling. And then during those periods that we're off, I'm doing VELVET REVOLVER and hopefully we'll find a singer and get that together."

When asked about his collaboration with BLACK EYED PEAS singer Fergie (a.k.a. Stacy Ann Ferguson) on his recently released first true solo album, simply entitled "Slash", Slash told SundayMercury.net, "To many people, Fergie wasn't an obvious choice for me to work with. But, you see, I just knew she had a dynamite rock and roll voice. I'd heard her doing a rock medley at a BLACK EYED PEAS gig, and she was belting out the lyrics. I thought: Hell, yeah! After that I did a bunch of gigs with BLACK EYED PEAS. They were including [GUNS N' ROSES'] 'Sweet Child O' Mine' in the set, and you should have heard her sing that. I think she's the best woman rock and roll singer I've heard in the last 20 years."

Professionally filmed video footage of Slash's (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) performance at this year's Summer Sonic festival ? which was held August 7-8, 2010 in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan ? can be viewed below.

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=149727

Slash say in this interview the album will be released early next year.

Slash New Album Is Coming

Mar 1, 2011

Slash reveals he's working on a follow-up solo album to his 2010 debut and who will be the singer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86AmheRIZGQ

Slash was interviewed backstage at Melbourne's Soundwave Festival.  He says the album with Myles will be recorded using the current touring band and will be together by December.

Slash Says New Solo Album Could Be Out In December

7 March, 2011

Legendary guitarist Slash told Triple M?s Higgo backstage at Melbourne?s Soundwave Festival that fans can expect his next solo album to be out as early as December.

Watch Higgo?s interview with Slash!

In between Slash and Higgo bumping heads about their iPhone/Blackberry rivalry and Slash grabbing Higgo?s phone to play ?Slayer pinball?, the former Guns N? Roses guitarist managed to confirm that his touring band ? including Alter Bridge singer Myles Kennedy ? would record the whole album.

Unlike his self-titled 2010 solo release, Slash said there would be no special guest collaborations.

?That was just that one-off record where I wanted to just work with a bunch of people,? Slash told Triple M.

?I did so much session work so I had to get it out of my system, now I?ve got it out of my system, so now I?m going to go and just do a regular record.?

Slash said that most of the writing for the upcoming album would be done on the road.

?When we get done with this (Soundwave tour), he (Kennedy) goes to (tour with) Alter Bridge then when he gets done with Alter Bridge, we go out on the road again,? Slash said.

?And in the meantime we?re just writing individually and then we just compile everything, at some point in December we?ll have everything together.?

How pumped are you for Slash?s next album?

Video interview: http://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne/music/news/blog/slash-says-new-solo-album-could-be-out-in-december/20110307-blu0.html

Is VR done or what?  ???

That's what we all would like to know, and I think what Slash is doing is really disrespectful to Duff, Matt and Dave. I know that Duff has Loaded, and Matt has Camp Freddie. But that's besides the point because we all know the if Slash told all the guys, VR are going to tour in 2 months time, they will make it happen no problem.

But Slash is the one holding everything up at the moment, due to his new found love for Myles.  :o

And it seems like Slash is the one holding all the cards, and he is not consulting anyone as to what he's doing. I doubt he told the rest of VR a couple of months ago, that he plans to hold VR off until at least another year, because he is making yet another solo album with Myles.

What's happening is, from Slash's actions the rest of VR are guessing and making up their own minds as to where things are. Look at that interview a few weeks ago with Matt, he didn't know if he was coming or going, the poor guy.  :hihi:

The only reason I'm not too stoked about this is because I thought the 2 Myles Tracks were some of the weakest on the album, not as bad as "Ghost" or "Were all Gonna Die" but pretty close.  I dont feel like they are reinventing the wheel at all at this point.  It would have been interesting to see something with Corey Taylor because I enjoy the fusion between genre's.  Unless its a rap/rock combo which i fucking loathe.  I dont know, this has the potential to be pretty boring.

I agree, this doesn't seem like it's going to kick ass, more like something that's new to listen to for a few days.

And what worries me is Slash needs to make sure that he's not using his best ideas for his solo work. Half of the songs from his last album, would have rocked under the VR banner.

And am I missing something, but what is so special about Myles Kennedy?. The guy has a good standard rock voice, nothing special really. I think what appeals to Slash about him is that he knows he can commit to touring, and won't let Slash down.

Slash as the leader of VR in an aspect is disrespecting all of the VR fans. Imagine if you was a VR diehard like some people are on the VR forum, and you see this happening. No singer announced still, no sign of any progress, and the lead guitarist and the face of VR off fucking around with Myles Kennedy.  :rofl:

I would go loopy.  :hihi:

I guess I'm the only one that feels this way, but didn't it seem VR was kind of going through the motions towards the end there? I don't see the need to rush back into VR, it's there if they want to revisit it down the road as long as they are alive.

I think it's far more exciting that it will essentially be a whole new band/project. The fact that Slash was able to make a great rock n' roll record with singers as totally inept as Kid Rock and Adam Levine leads me to believe he's capable of making another one, with a talent like Myles. I'm not totally floored with all his lyrics, but he's certainly not limited vocally. Who knows, maybe it will suck, but I'm not losing any sleep over the lack of new VR material.

Not sure I want to hear Slash "reinvent the wheel". I think he's at his best when he sticks to his guns, which is rock n roll. Who is reinventing the wheel these days, anyway? Not much left to be done, but rock n roll will never sound old to my ears, and by my count, there isn't a true rock n roll band out there today.

With Scott being gone, they are never going to be able to please VR fans anyway, they shouldn't expend much energy on that. I don't know why they are even contemplating inviting the headache that will come with all of the future comparisons to Weiland. It's hardly even fair to the new guy. Granted VR gave false hope with all the updates on a singer search, but when you lose your frontman/songwriter, fans shouldn't be too shocked that the band is on life support.

I would be interested in hearing Corey with Slash, but sure don't see that as a sure fire solution to appease the majority of fans. If you told me 10 years ago that Slash would be starting a band with the lead singer of Slipknot, I'd probably have ripped my ears off and flushed em down the toilet. I'm more open minded now, but it still doesn't strike me as a collaboration that needs to happen. Myles style seems a more seamless fit with Slash's, and the solo album doesn't come with all of the baggage that VR does.

VR does come with a lot of baggage and if the next incarnation of VR fails everyone here blaming Slash for holding VR up will then blame him for the fail. And I would not be to sure that Duff would drop everything in a heart beat either. He is very committed to Loaded and his other projects. He said in an interview this week that there is no hurry for VR. Slash wants to work with Myles and it has become apparant he is not going to let anything get in the way of making that happen. I am not any happier about it than some other people here but thats the way is.

You almost get the feeling that Slash is just trying to avoid the VR situation.

Exactly, that's how I feel.

Every time he has to talk about it because he is asked, it comes across like it's a big burden to him personally.  :P

Good news to me.  Myles is a great singer. I consider this band with Slash, Myles, and Todd to be about equal to VR.  Much less baggage and ego too.   VR with Corey would be cool, but it doesn't seem to be happening at the moment. 

Alter Bridge's Myles Kennedy responds to Salt Lake Tribune questions

Published on Apr 6, 2011

1. How does performing as a member of Alter Bridge differ from the last time you were here, performing with Slash back in January?

Musically, Alter Bridge and Slash are very different. With Slash it's more blues based, straight up Rock and Roll. With AB, it's got more of a Modern Rock and Metal vibe. Besides singing I also play guitar for most of the set with AB while with Slash I only play on a couple of songs. Between both entities I get to stretch myself in very different directions.

2. Besides being in Alter Bridge, do you have solo and Slash projects upcoming? How do you balance your time wearing "many hats"?

Yes. I have a Solo record that I recorded back in late 2009. I just need to finish the vocals and find a time when I can get it released. I am currently writing a record with Slash as well. We are talking about trying to record it very soon. Sometimes the biggest challenge is finding time for everything. I have basically been working non stop since September of 2009 with little time off. I hope that doesn't come across as if I am complaining because I love being an artist. I consider myself very fortunate to have all of these incredible opportunities.

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsburger/51577593-53/songs-record-slash-alter.html.csp

Apparently Slash says he's already working on 20 songs with Myles.

Jesus, lets talk shit and condemn an album before we even hear it...

its not that we havent heard it.  The Myles Kennedy songs were 2 of the weaker ones on the record besides the Iggy Pop and Ian tracks, why would we want 14 more of them?

I liked both of the Myles tracks. Especially BFC.

I thought both songs were amazing

Wasn't a fan of the Kennedy tracks either but dug the Iggy Pop and Ian Astbury tracks, thought the Astbury song was just flat out blistering - a great album opener.

Not looking too forward to the next release with Kennedy, not a fan of his voice or delivery..

Just my opinion of course.

Let's not forget, the songs that Myles contributed to for the solo album, were probably close to finished by Slash already.
Whereas Slash and Myles are now working together after being on the road for however long it has been now, and collaborating on music right from the start.
And, they have a proper backing band too, not just session musos playing on there like the Slash album.

I think that could result in some quite inspired music. : ok:

I believe that I read  when Slash sent the music to Myles for Starlight they had not even met at the time. And Myles got the music for BFC at the last minute. I am looking forward to the new album also Myles and Slash have great chemistry.

I thought Myles songs were two of the stronger tracks on the album. His lyrics/vocals definitely take a back seat to Slash, but he holds his own.
I'd rather have Slash's playing be at the forefront, with Myles adding to it instead of the other way around, which is what Libertad sounded like to me.
Besides, there aren't many options for singers who's talent matches that of Slash. Scott isn't that guy anymore. Chris Cornell is, but I wasn't overly impressed with Promise, and he's thankfully back with Soundgarden anyway. Corey Taylor certainly wasn't the guy. There aren't any obvious choices if you ask me. Myles being the closest thing to it. I think it could potentially be a good old fashioned sleazy rock n roll record, since I don't see Myles channeling his inner Bowie or Elton John. I'm a fan of both for the record, but hoping for a more aggressive record.

Myles Kennedy is boring. period.

yeah the problem is all the great frontmen are already in bands.  If you are a great front man you arent exactly sitting there with a boatloads of free time and your thumb up your ass, you are working.

I'll definitely buy the new record with Myles, and go see the tour.  I'm just not super stoked about it, I would rather him do another solo album like the last one and take some risks.  There are a TON of good frontmen in rock right now who were not used on the last record.

A good singer with a lot of range but is voice is about as distinguishable as a blade of grass.

From twitter

RT @SlashNMylesCamp: @SlashArmy : ***BREAKING NEWS*** @Slash Feat. @MylesKennedy Album Slated For March/April !!!... http://post.ly/26Zik

SLASH: Next Solo Album To Arrive In March/April - May 27, 2011

In a recent interview with Planet Rock, legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES revealed that his new solo album will be released next spring.

Another record has been mooted for some time but this is the first time that Slash has talked about the schedule for its release.

Although ALTER BRIDGE vocalist Myles Kennedy sang just two tracks on Slash's self-titled solo debut, Slash recently confirmed that Myles will sing everything on the guitarist's next solo effort.

Speaking to Nicky Horne, he revealed, "Myles and I have been writing all throughout the tour so we've got a lot of material, and at this point we're probably gonna start a little bit of pre-production in June and then do the tour in July. In September we're going to [do more] pre-production and the album is slated to come out in March or April."

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=158724

Frpm twitter today.

SlashSlash
This next record will be a shagalong record. Iii|; )'

SlashSlash

& heavy too.

6 minutes ago

Agree. I liked the "Slash & Friends" idea much better than this. Myles tracks on the first album were the worst tracks IMO.

I guess it all comes down to preference.  I liked the two Myles songs, and I thought the song with Ian Astbury was really good.  But I agree about the Iggy Pop track -- I just can't get past the lyrics. :P  The album ends before that song for me.

I like Myles voice and I think he sounds really good live, but I haven't decided if I want an entire album with Myles.  Slash seems to be having a semi love fest with Myles at the moment.

Absolutely agree, those two track dragged the whole album down - along with two awful and forgettable ballads with singers whose names I can't remember (nor care to remember) - the rest of the album was great IMO.
However, if Slash wants to work with MK, fine by me. This album will likely tank and might even stink, but he should work with whomever he feels comfortable to work with as an artist and not think about the commercial aspect, nor listen to fans like me.

The 2 Myles tracks were 2 of my favorites on the album, so I'd be interested to see what they could come up with.

With that being said though, I wouldn't say my excitement level is at an all time high.

Although it's primarily a Slash/Myles album, this is definitely more of a "band" effort.
These guys have all been together on the road for so long, I'm sure the chemistry between them will result in some pretty good material, as they played an awesome live show the few times I saw them.

Has Slash confirmed that Todd Kerns, Brent Fitz and Bobby Shenk will play on this album? I don't remember reading that anywhere.

I kind of assumed that since it's a Slash album, that he would play all the guitar parts.

Just a question.

Thanks FM.

Slash:

Going to start pre production w/Brent & Todd next week before the tour starts. Really looking forward to it. Iii|; )'

16 minutes ago via Facebook

Todd and Brent (Bass and Drums)... Who knows if Bobby (guitar) will make it on the album..

From Twitter

SlashSlash

1st day of working on new tunes w/B & T was killer. I might post something to hear before Europe tour. Iii|; )'

4 minutes agoFavoriteRetweetReply

Here is a quick pic from day 4 of pre-production. Iii|; )

http://twitpic.com/5d0kob

yep, im pretty sure i read that somewhere, that the next album was gonna feature his full live band.

Not all vocals:

Just finished a session w/Mike Clink engineering on a track w/Mary j Blige. Sounds killer! Iii|; )'

12 hours ago via Facebook

oh great.  So much for this being a rock album.   ::)  Honetsly, MJB is talented, but I don't know if I need to hear her on a Slash song.  Oh Slash, you are just so "hip."

I believe the track he is talking about will be on Mary's new record not Slash's.

Thanks.  That's much better.

It's still not clear, but it may not be on the solo album.  It's being reported both ways...

Former Guns N? Roses star Slash is teaming up with Mary J. Blige for an unlikely collaboration.

The rocker has been in the studio with drummer Brent Fitz and bassist Todd Kerns to work on new material for his next album.

Now the legendary guitarist has revealed he's enlisted the help of R&B queen Mary J. Blige for a track.

In a post on his Twitter.com page, he writes, "Just finished a session w/ (with producer) Mike Clink engineering on a track w/Mary j Blige. Sounds killer!"

http://www.torontosun.com/2011/08/11/slash-blige-collaborating

And:

Slash Confirms Mary J. Blige Collaboration

Former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash has revealed that he is collaborating with R&B queen Mary J. Blige on a new track, possibly for her upcoming album, "My Life II: The Journey Continues." "Just finished a session w/Mike Clink engineering on a track w/Mary j Blige. Sounds killer!" he posted on Twitter. (@slash)

Billboard

I would guess that it's a track for HER album.  After all the title of this thread says that Myles will handle ALL vocals.  Of course, it's entirely possible those plans could've changed or she may be guesting on a track, maybe some background vocals.  But I'd still tend to believe it's for HER album.

People hold her in high regard.  Not a big fan of the genre, so I can't really speak to it, but a roommate of mine in college was OBSESSED with Mary J. Blige.

Regardless of the collaboration with Mary J. Blige, I would really love to see Mike Clink producing Slash's next album, he captured Slash's guitar sound sound so well on all the GN'R albums.

I think Mary J. Blige is the most overrated singer in Pop... And I don't give a shit if she comes from the street or not, she isn't that great of a singer.

Yea I just think that they are different genres, that is why it is weird.  Slash could still play some cool slow ballad-y or flammenco stuff and it could work.  MJB is actually pretty talented, I just don't go out of my way to listen to her.  She is not the worst that Slash has played with.  Just Slash looking for more crossover appeal, I guess.

Mike Clink, very interesting.

Has Clink done anything worth mentioning since AFD?

Yes, Use Your Illusion for example!!??

And while TSI wasn't GN'R's greatest moment, the SOUND of that album (also produced by Mike Clink) is awesome! : ok:

Again, "worth mentioning"...

Just kidding...sorta...

Congratulations Slash, Good Idea.. M.J. Is Godness !!! + Mike Clink... This Song, PROMISES !!!

Thnaks FM

Slash and Mike Clink:

At the studio doing some guitar overdubs.

Photo: http://twitpic.com/674y9w

From Slash:

2 more weeks & then the offficial ramp up to recording the record begins. + Slasher Prod 1st film in prod. Woohoo!! iii|; )'

Managed to record some cool riffs for Myles last night. Pre pro never really stops when on holiday. Iii|; )'

I think Mike Clink did Sammy Hagar's first solo record after he left Van Halen in 96 or 97, could be wrong.

After recently getting Alter Bridge's AB3 album, I have really high hopes for Slash & Myles' upcoming album.
If they make something half as good as AB3, it'll be awesome!

SLASH To Begin Recording New Album In Late October - Sep. 16, 2011

Fans lined up around the block yesterday (Thursday, September 15 ) as Slash appeared at the new GuitarGuitar store in Epsom, U.K. In between cutting the ribbon to officially open the impressive new building and sign autographs for hundreds of expectant fans, Music Radar managed to grab the former GUNS N' ROSES guitar hero to give them the skinny on his new Dunlop signature wah-wah pedal and the plans for the follow-up to his acclaimed debut solo album. You can now watch the chat at this location.

When asked about the status of the recording sessions for his new solo album, Slash said, "We actually haven't started recording, but we've been in pre-production. We're about nine songs in, as far as that goes. And when I get back from England tomorrow, we'll go in and do another 12 songs. And we start actually recording late October. This is a record with Myles [Kennedy of ALTER BRIDGE] singing in the entire thing. And also Brent Fitz's playing drums and Todd Kerns is playing bass."

He added, "I was really fortunate. When I'd done the record, I thought, 'I've gotta tour on this.' And I had to figure how I was gonna actually pull that off. And I set about auditioning musicians in L.A. and I just happened to meet Brent Fitz, who I'd never played before and who is not from Los Angeles; he was one of the guys I auditioned and he was great. And then he introduced me to Todd Kerns, who fit in perfectly. And it turned out to be a great band from the start ? definitely worth going in and making a record with."

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=163379

I like these further details about the album too:

Slash

Man, its so cool to have too much material. But it all sounds really good. Definitely no dbl record though. Iii|; )'

3 hours ago via mobile

Slash:

Fn' great 1st day w/Brent & Todd today. Myles starts tomorrow. Going to be a really cool next few weeks. Iii|; )'

10 hours ago

From Slash:

Listening to demos we recorded last week. Some tighter than others but sounding good. 14 songs together so far. 3 more to go. Iii|; )'

about an hour ago via mobile

From Todd Kerns (Slash's band):

October 2nd 2011

The forthcoming album and tour will probably take us into 2013 if all goes according to plan.

So now here I am. Back on Planet Slash. Back when I was originally asked to support him on his first solo tour I wasn?t sure if it would be a month or maybe fly outs on weekends or what. Now here we are a year and a half later and we?re getting ready to record a new cd as a band. Did not see that coming.

We have been working on riffs for a while since we were on the road even. Those riffs have ballooned to almost 20 songs and growing. We have been hard at it in several writing sessions and are now in the midst of 2 weeks rehearsal. We?ll be entering Barefoot Studios with Eric Valentine in a few days to start work on the first few songs. We?ll finish up the record before the end of the year.

Eric has produced a lot of amazing stuff including Slash?s last record. We?ll be in the very studio where one of my favorite albums ever was recorded-Songs For The Deaf by Queens Of The Stone Age (produced by Eric Valentine).

It promises to be very exciting. I?m stoked!

http://toddkerns.com/blog/

From Slash:

Played my original AFD LP all day today. Its been awhile. Its like an old friend. Such a great gtr. Iii|; )'

9 hours ago via Facebook

I am never a fan of when an artist says "oh we got 14-17 songs" when they haven't been working on the record that long.  That never ends well.

Actually the band has been writing and working on the new album for more than an year now.

Really looking forward to this. I've been listening to Alter Bridge's latest album a fair bit lately and I have no doubt that Slash and Myles can come up with the goods! : ok:

From Todd Kerns:

2 monster bed tracks recorded. All bed tracks live off the floor to 2" tape. All analog. Old school. Gonna be monstrous!

10 Oct via Facebook

From Myles Twitter last night:


Very pumped this album is going to be analog again like Slash's solo album. I thought the production value on it was tremendous as it was clear, you could really hear the instruments, and it wasn't fighting the loudness wars. Same guy (Eric Valentine) is producing/mixing/mastering this album.

Yeah, that's great news. I wish more bands would take note.
As far as production goes, Slash was one of the better sounding records I've heard in a long time.

pft tape adds nothing and is a waste of time and money. as if go back in time and record to tape. digital opens way more doors. slash's production could have been just as good without tape.

i believe you are incorrect tape has way less compression than digital, while digital is easier to manipulate. Tape does not need to convert a signal to 0's and 1's while digital does and a real life analog signal is very intricate to have a limited number of 0's and 1's so rounding has to occur somewhere to get it digital also sound is not necessarily a 0 and 1 piece of information if a guitar signal was a straight sin wave then indeed it would be easy to replicate digital however each time you play a note it is a plethora of different waves conjoining together to make one wave and most aren't in perfect round numbers its like dividing 1 by 3 your calculator has to stop somewhere but that number goes on forever. while a tape does have its limitations especially in the editing realm, its ability to capture gives you more depth and less modulation to your tone

I don't know anything about the process, but the production of Slash's album sounded great to my ears. I have found with a lot of the new CDs, I find myself turning the volume up and down from song to song because one is louder/quieter than the next. Not the case with the Slash album for whatever reason.

That's a mastering issue, not anything to do with the recording method.

Guitar1281 you're description is right but while the 'number' goes on forever, our ears can only pick up so much. the ridiculously high rates of sampling in new digital recording means well covers any discernible differences between a sampled sound and an analogue recording.

IMHO people only use it to be 'different' or because they're stuck in the past (SLASH)  :rofl:

Now a days the difference between the sound/tone when recording to tape or digital is quite small, my friends band recorded their album on digital, they funded it from their own pocket and recording to tape would have been too expensive. My friend played some of the material to the guy who mixed Avenged Sevenfold album (if I remember correctly) and the guy thought it was recorded to tape, something they did in the studio to make it sound like it.

I have yet to hear very many GREAT digital recordings

Listen to Slash's solo album compared to something like Contraband... Production is 1000000000 times better.

Not comparing albums, but listen To Chinese Democracy..... very hard to hear certain instruments a la bass/drums etc

on Slash's solo album, u can hear every instrument very clearly and its very warm and u can hear the depth.

Agreed I've recorded digital and whilst i do not have the greatest digital recording equipment it does indeed suck tone, small things like the tone knob on the guitar, pick attack, which pickups are used have a much more monumental effect which my ears CAN pick up when i play straight from the amp, are not picked up via the digital recording. There are also many other aspects as to how its recorded that are variables upon it as well not just tape vs digital. Mic pre amps, mic placement, mix engineering, what compressors are used etc that can make one sound better or worse

beautifully said  :beer:

Are you guys serious? I don't know where you get your opinions from but it is pretty much common knowledge that new digital technology is identical to analogue recording in sound quality as the sampling rates are so high. is there an interview with slash anywhere where he says why he records on tape? i'd be curious to hear it


Ok. your sample size of 3 is very convincing. jks but yeah

one might be interested to note that most new digital albums are recorded with the knowledge that they will be played on computer speakers and ipod headphones, and mixed/mastered accordingly so they don't sound good thru big speaks. could explain chinese democracy. but to be honest i thought the production was phenomenal quality-wise on CD the title track is FAT, the build up then the guitars.

anyways.

All I am saying is that I'm glad they are sticking with what they did on the last Slash album, because it sounded great.
I hope they stay far, far away from the production strategy of Chinese Democracy, which I'm sure shouldn't be a problem.
I always thought it sounded like songs that were written and then toyed with for years on end, which Tommy later confirmed was the case.

I prefer the simpler approach that Slash went with, which seems to be more in line with classic Guns.
It sounds like a band playing live.

Chinese sounds like people playing instruments in separate times and places, and then pieced together.
I realize that that is exactly the case with both albums, but one disguises it more in my opinion.

I know that not all of this falls under production, but I'm glad to hear they are sticking with what worked the last time around.

Well, i can compare Bon Jovi albums... SWW and NJ sound WAYYYYYYYY better than their digital 21st century records.

I think the biggest problem these days is the loudness war, where everything is mixed way too loud, regardless of digital or analogue recording techniques.

Chinese Democracy, although multi-layered was mixed and mastered quite nicely to my ears, unlike an album say like Metallica's Death Magnetic which is musically great, but distorts when you try to crank it up loud.
Slash's album is mixed and mastered nicely too.

I think Slash is of the "recording to tape" mindset, that you don't have Protools to fix all the mistakes, you need to be on your game performance-wise, to record to tape.

Eddie Trunk
Just left a studio where @Slash gave me a sneak listen to 3 new songs from his upcoming album with @MylesKennedy Killer kick ass stuff!

Slash
Just back from the studio. Ruff mixes sound great. Played a few for Eddie Trunk. Said he dug it. I'm doing TMS 2morrow, we'll see. Iii|; )'

^^SLASH: New Songtitles Revealed - Oct. 19, 2011

Legendary guitarist Slash (GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER) has completed the first recording session for his upcoming solo album at Barefoot Recording in Hollywood, California with producer Eric Valentine (QUEENS OF STONE AGE, THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS). Joining Slash in the studio were the members of his touring band: vocalist Myles Kennedy (ALTER BRIDGE), rhythm guitarist Bobby Schneck, bassist Todd Kerns (SIN CITY SINNERS, formerly of AGE OF ELECTRIC), and drummer Brent Fitz (formerly of THEORY OF A DEADMAN).

Slash played three of the newly recorded songs ? "Halo", "Standing In The Sun" and "Bad Rain" ? for VH1 Classic "That Metal Show" co-host Eddie Trunk, who tweeted yesterday, "I can tell you the three songs I heard are heavy with killer riffs and vocals. It's the same band that he has been touring with last couple years on the album, and it sounds more cohesive because of it. Really strong!"

Slash's as-yet-untitled new album is tentatively due next April.

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=164869

The act of still recording to tape is all hype and done for attention.  Foo Fighters, Zakk Wylde and Slash still do it to try and prove they are still "old school", thats all it is.  Digital is the present and future, the sound difference is non existent if done correctly.  Metallica's Death Magnetic sounded like shit because of THEM and their decision on how to record it , not the Pro Tools software itself.  Avenged Sevenfold's "Nightmare" is a perfect example of how to use pro tools correctly.  That album is the best sounding hard rock album by anyone in a decade as far as guitar tone, and drums..etc..

Just because an artist is using Pro Tools doesn't mean they know HOW to use Pro Tools.  Those that do are making fantastic sounding records these days.

Certainly more impressive.

but it suffers through the "loudness war", check 1st song frequencies here:
(http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/4539/asnightmareloudnesswar.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/35/asnightmareloudnesswar.jpg/)


and check "loudness war"-info here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Gmex_4hreQ

plus what makes rock n roll so amazing is the imperfections.

Appetite has a distinct amazing groove thanks to imperfections. If u use Pro Tools and line everyone up in perfect time.. I guarantee that would suck most of the soul/life out of the album.

Music isn't suppose to be robotic metronome perfect.

"Nightmare" sounds perfect to me.  Listen to it, crank it, it is perfect.  I don't really care what the frequencies say.  Go listen to it.  Perfect tone, drums, vocals.

I agree, but who the hell says you have to line everyone up in perfect time if you record digitally?  It seems if you record with pro tools everyone assumes you are tweaking things...you know that is not a requirement for using pro tools right?


I know there is a lot of negativity towards pro tools because it is costing a lot of people jobs, but it is the future, its progress.

it sucks cause it has made NON musicians capable of recording terrible hip hop.

there simply is very less dynamic range on the "Nightmare" song (havent checked the others yet)....and this IS a quality issue in a negative way, thats a fact, so....sorry, you cant really come here and talk about thats the ultimate CD, it might have been mixed fine with all instruments and stuff but the actual mastering and/or production suffers, period. just check the "loudness war"-youtube-clip again and you should get the point. as we're into frequencies and dynamic range on a GN'R board, here are a few from Guns:

AFD:
(http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/3007/gnrafdfrequencies.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/580/gnrafdfrequencies.jpg/)

Coma/Live Era 2CD (Jap.):
(http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/41/gnrcomaliveerafrequenci.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/41/gnrcomaliveerafrequenci.jpg/)

CD:
(http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/1627/gnrcdfrequencies.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/17/gnrcdfrequencies.jpg/)



Live Era suffers a lot with the dynamics, we'd need a proper vinyl transfer from that!

I don't necessarily have a problem with artists using pro tools. I don't really care how they go about it.
Seems like it just shouldn't get in the way. Some records that have come out lately seem to suffer strictly from a production standpoint, and I don't really remember that happening until recently. I don't know if that's attributed to the switch to digital or not. I'm sure, like Bodhi says, if it's done the right way, it's not an issue.

From an artistic standpoint though, I like the record to tape process, because it seems more legit.
Plus if you can pull it off in a take in the studio, you can pull it off live.

In the end, if it sounds good, it sounds good. Doesn't really matter how you get there I guess.

+1 million to this.  I have never agreed with anything more in my life.  It is baffling to me how someone like Lil' Wayne who possesses zero talent is successful as he is.  Now I dont mean zero talent in a way that would describe a band who's songs I dont like.  Like Nickelback, I  would call them zero talent, but at the end of the day they do possess musical knowledge and the ability to play instruments.  I truly believe that ANYONE off the street with no training whatsoever can do the bullshit that Lil Wayne does.  He is also the most popular artist in America right now.

and it doesn't sucks cause it has made people capable of recording great electro music, or improved basic rock music with amazing electro parts.

technology is not your enemy, unless you're a slave of it.

I also agree with this.  "Chinese Democracy" could never have been such an ambitious record without the use of digital recording.  I do like when rock bands use electro parts, its hard to imagine a band like Angels and Airwaves without the use of digital recording.  When it works it is great.

Brent Fitz on recording Slash's new album

20 Oct 2011

How are things shaping up with the new Slash album?

"Basically Slash has a lot of great ideas and he and Myles have been putting riffs and melodies together and the rest of us have been jamming in soundchecks. It's kind of like, I hate to say the old school way, but there's a lot of ways to record new music these days and instead of just going to the studio and creating something and then it becomes a ProTools adventure this is more of coming up with a cool guitar part, a good melody and then as a band we come in and come up with ideas."

"The cool thing as a drummer is that Slash already has an idea of what he's feeling or hearing. I really like working with other musicians that say, 'I'm hearing this, what do you think?' Nothing's ever written in stone."

And this time it'll be one band as opposed to lots of guest stars?

"I think this band is going to make a record as opposed to Slash's last record which I don't think he knew what he was getting into yet. He had a bunch of songs and heard a bunch of singers he wanted to sing on it and of course he had a great drummer in Josh Freese and Steve Ferrone was on it and Steven Adler. This will be the band that has been touring for the last year and a half, I think it will translate well. It will be a team effort with everyone's contribution as a band. It's not just the Slash and Myles project. Even though it's Slash's name on the marquee I think we've created a band. Slash has created a band. We're just all part of it."

Are there any plans set in stone for writing new material?

"I think we'll just do little spurts of writing. There's no real pressure which is great. Slash is full of great music so we'll take our time piecing it together. I'm hearing December so I'm sure early next year they'll definitely be some recording and a record released and then maybe next summer we'll be back on the road. I don't like to sit away at home not doing much. That's why clinics are great, because I get to get out and as drummers we've got to keep our chops up. I live in Vegas, it's not like I'll join some show band on the Strip. You won't find me backing Celine Dion."

Your versatility keeps you busy though

"I play guitar, bass and piano as well so I like playing other gigs too. I played bass with Slash on a show. I had to play in Russia when our bass player had to be flown home with a detached retina. I was able to move over to bass that night and our drum tech John Douglas moved to drums. I don't think Slash knew I played all these instruments. One of the reasons I got the Slash gig was I was introduced to some people in his camp through a show I was doing in Vegas called Monster Circus. Fred Coury was on drums and I got called at the last minute to play keyboards and guitar. Dave Kushner from Velvet Revolver was one of the guitar players. Dave and I became friends. Then I got the call to play with Slash and we did the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Dave saw the show and was like, 'I didn't know you played drums!' I love those kinds of things."

"I would say what happens when producers get you in the studio and they're really set on, 'Hey this kit has been working on these ten great records, why don't you try this kit first?' I'm not adverse to trying a studio kit. Rick Valentine is Slash's producer, he's done a lot of great records and one of my favourite drum sounds is Songs For The Deaf, that is Eric Valentine right there. You totally hear it on Slash's record too. It's probably that one kit that has a certain magic. I'm going to start with that kit and see how it goes."

What did you think of the drum sound on the last Slash record?

"Slash's record reminds me of an AC/DC record that everybody's been trying to recreate. It seems like there's been a few records for drummers that everyone goes back to, like great Zeppelin albums, great AC/DC for that meat and potatoes rock sound. I would say the sound that Slash got on his last record was very similar to Back In Black, not identical but just enough. Snare drums that sound deep and fat as opposed to a lot of snares that sound like they're out of context with rock music. You hear a snare drum that's tuned so high it's not finding it's place in the mix. If you listen to Appetite For Destruction there's a perfect drum sound. I'd say if we could go back and get something like that, it was perfect then so let's bring it to now."

Has it been tough playing all of these drum parts written and played by different drummers night after night on tour?

"I've found that when I think about myself after playing some of these great Guns N' Roses songs I still go back and listen to the originals or I'll make tapes and listen to myself playing them because sometimes you go back and complacency can set in. I love to go back and check to make sure I've got the right energy. I'm one of those crazy over-analytical drummers. The beats will have my feel because I'm playing them. If you're a fan and come to the concert and I start playing 'Sweet Child O Mind' in a different vibe, forget it."

You're used to fitting into different musical situations thanks to your drumming background though

"I've had situations like Alice Cooper where I've had to infuse myself into a band where Eric Singer was part of the band but also doing so Kiss shows. I would slip in on his drums so if you looked up it was a different guy behind the kit but it wasn't my gig to change the vibe."

Clinics are also now on your radar

"I'm doing something I'm not very good at but I'm working on it. Being a new clinician, when I was a kid playing Rush records in my basement I never envisaged having to talk to an audience, it's totally different to playing with a band, to actually go up and offer advice and insight. I think the key to a good clinician is someone who anyone can get something out of. I share enthusiasm for drums. It doesn't have to be me giving a drum lesson specifically. A lot of times I would go to clinics but not get my questions answered, I wanted to know how the hell I could get on that stage. I think that's the key."

http://www.musicradar.com/rhythm/brent-fitz-on-recording-slashs-new-album-506020

We agree once again

I listen to some of his shit and am thinking "Really?"

Slash:
At pre pros end we're doing 2 live private shows in LA to stretch our legs w/the new stuff b4 we record. Details tba. RnFn'R! Iii|; )'

SLASH: Video Footage From The Studio Posted Online - Nov. 11, 2011

Legendary guitarist Slash (GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER) recently completed the first recording session for his upcoming solo album at Barefoot Recording in Hollywood, California with producer Eric Valentine (QUEENS OF STONE AGE, THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS). Joining Slash in the studio were the members of his touring band: vocalist Myles Kennedy (ALTER BRIDGE), rhythm guitarist Bobby Schneck, bassist Todd Kerns (SIN CITY SINNERS, formerly of AGE OF ELECTRIC), and drummer Brent Fitz (formerly of THEORY OF A DEADMAN).

A short video clip from the studio sessions can be viewed at http://www.monsterenergy.com/us/en/bands/slash:videos/.

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=165999

Slash:

Last session of the week today. We've been hitting it hard. Sounds killer though. Iii|; )'

23 hours ago

Ok, 13 songs ready to record. 3 already done. 2 more to finish writing before Dec. 12 on the record, 6 bonus trx, Woohoo! Iii|; )'

13 hours ago

A couple of album updates -- from Slash:

Now you are working on a new album.

Slash: Well, we recorded three songs already. And we did that before Myles took off [with Alter Bridge], just to sort of have some stuff in the can and be able to let the people that are gonna be distributing the record get some idea of what it sounds like. And those are killer, all right. So, now we?re in preproduction again doing the remaining 14, 15, 16 songs that we have until Myles gets back. And it?s a really fucking great record. Musically, it covers a lot of ground and it?s got a lot of depth. From a writing and player?s standpoint, it?s been probably my most adventurous record I?ve done to date. In some ways, in other ways it?s just so straight-ahead rock n? roll, that it?s very simplistic. But it?s very diverse.

http://www.revolvermag.com/news/slash-talks-about-live-made-in-stoke%E2%80%9424711-and-his-video-for-back-from-cali.html

From Todd Kerns:

In a brand new update on his official blog, Kerns writes, "I'm back in L.A., two weeks or so into the second chapter of the new Slash record.

"The first three songs we did some time ago are recorded, mixed and mastered.

"'Bad Rain' is a sexy drop-D number with me on eight-string bass and squawking along with Mr. Kennedy.

"'Standing In The Sun' crept up from behind to be my favorite of the three, and if you're gonna listen to 'Halo', make sure you have your home insurance paid up 'cause it'll rip the roof off.

"All of these will be out into the public consciousness in the spring of 2012.

"Myles is out with ALTER BRIDGE tearing up the U.K. right now, so the 3 Amigos ? Slash, Fizt and Dammit are hard at it. Yes, I misspelled Fitz on purpose. We call him Fizt as in Fist with a Z. I don't know why. Slash's tech, Jim Survis, named him that.

"Anyway, the three of us with our producer, the ?ber-talented Eric Valentine, have been chipping away at a whole batch of new songs. We plan to record somewhere in the area of 15 songs and chip it back to about 12 for the CD. The extras will end up as B-sides somewhere."

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=166702

So which one is it Slash? Diverse, or simplistic? It can't be both! :hihi:

Sure it can.  Granted, Slash may not have explained it well enough, but...

SIMPLISTIC = Straightforward rock n roll without a lot of foreign elements introduced.  In other words, drums, bass, guitar, and vocals.  It's that simple.

DIVERSE = Different types of songwriting; e.g. lyrics, solos, arrangements.  But still remaining within the confines of the above simplicity.

Todd Kerns:

Witnessing the return of the talk box by Brother Slash for today's track. Sweeeet!

5 Jan via Twitter for BlackBerry?

SLASH Going For More 'Raw' Sound On Second Album - Jan. 4, 2012

Now that the holidays are over, ex-GUNS N' ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash and his backing band are returning to the studio to complete the legendary axeman's second solo album. According to The Pulse Of Radio, Slash told Total Guitar that he's going for a more live feel this time around, explaining, "We're just going for the one take that sounds good, so my solos are more raw, probably sloppier in a way, because they're very spontaneous to the point where it's in the heat of the moment."

He added, "Everything is being played live with the music tracks: the solos, everything. We're trying not to overdub extra bits. So if there's a solo, I'm playing on one side, Myles [Kennedy]'s rhythm track is on the other."

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=167892

From Slash:

Left Myles in the studio. He did an incredible job last night. Can't wait to hear what he lays down tonight. iiiI; )

Myles is in the studio tomorrow. We're at the tail end of the recording process, hard to imagine, time has really flown by. IiiI; )'

Is Slash working with Trevor Horn?

Jan 24, 2012

Just left Slash's studio in Hollywood.  Slash and Myles Kennedy are tracking guitars in Slashs studio in Hollywood with producer Trevor Whatever. Was asked to provide Myles with a new Diezel Schmidt and RL 4x12 German cab for his guitar parts. Myles is a real down to earth guy and a killer player and singer. Slash is the best as well. As a long time GnR fan it was cool to be in the studio and check it all out. Lots of guitars and amps everywhere including Slash's Appetite guitar.

Where do you get that ?  :D
Trevor Whatever is a guy from Barefoot studios, he's known as "Trevor Adkinson" I guess  ;)

Thanks.  That was just a guess -- Trevor Horn produced the Escala album on which Slash guested.

From Slash Twitter:




Very interesting. Wonder what kind of song he is using it for?

SLASH: New Album Release Date Announced - Feb. 6, 2012

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 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) ? 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.

A question-and-answer session with Slash about the new album follows below.

Q: 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)?

Slash: 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.

Q: Perhaps you want to talk a bit here about your other bandmates and what they each bring to the sound?

Slash: 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.

Q: 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?

Slash: 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.

Q: 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?

Slash: 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.

Q: 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?

Slash: 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.

Q: You toured the world seven times with the last album. What are your tour plans for the new album?

Slash: 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.

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=169311

Maybe he will write a song called January Snow

I would love to see a cross between a NR/Blackbird style epic on this album. I think we are going to get more GNR/Snakepit style Slash guitar than VR style Slash, at least that is what I hope. He seems pretty enthused about this album/band, so we will see.

Slash in the Studio // Episode One

Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of Slash in the studio recording the follow-up album to his 2010...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIYbyb8xXTQ

Slash:

Setting up to rehearse the new record end to end for the Mativision shoot tomorrow. iiiI; )'

Shooting an album length video Tues.

5 minutes ago via WhoSay

Here we go again with all the different releases, I think this is it so far...

U.S. release through EMI on May 22nd

Classic Rock Magazine Fan Pack on May 21

U.K. release through Roadrunner Records June 18th

Australia release May 18th

Sources:

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=169311

http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/news/slash-announces-album-release-date/

http://www.triplem.com.au/sydney/music/news/blog/slash-to-release-second-studio-solo-album-on-may-18-2012/20120207-fkah.html

Those are two words I don't like apart let alone together in regards to rock music.

Yikes.

 ;D

RAIN ( THE CULT COVER )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drAeavobRhk

That may haunt me til the day I die. :nervous:

Sorry, I couldn't resist. :hihi:

It will be interesting to see how Slash uses the piano on this new album.

Slash:

Filming our performance of the entire record in Mativision right now. Looks fn' cool. iiiI; )'

The MATIvision shoot was great. @ruthmccartney & her team were fabulous. Its going to be a huge visual experience. Watch for it. iiiI; )'

Ruth McCartney:

Awesome day in the studio w @Slash look 4 groundbreaking 360 video from @MATIvision in the coming weeks

Myles Kennedy:

Played the entire record today and shot it in @MATIvision. Really excited to see how it turns out. Looks like a cool interactive experience.

SLASH Episode 4 Rocklline Radio:

http://www.monsterenergy.com/us/en/bands/slash:videos/#0/6/332

^^Mativision (Multi Angle Totally Interactive vision):

 8)

http://www.mativision.tv/

MATIvision ay? is that what the chili peppers shot this in?

http://bsides.myx.tv/red-hot-chili-peppers-release-interactive-video-20120206/

Yeah.

They are playing the whole album for the video though, which is awesome because it means we will at least see every song performed live at least once.

Slash seems to be going all out for this release.

Love that RHCP video its the shit

can somebody please clear up what this "Mativision" is exactly please? they shot video of performing the whole new album live? how are people being able to see it, just signing up there? and when will we able to watch that video?

It's going to be released down the road. The album itselfdoes not come out until the 22nd of May, so at a minimum it will be a few months before the Mativision thing will be available.

Watch the RCP video link posted to see what Mativision is. It allows you to use the arrow keys on your keyboard to move the camera shot around and watch everything at 360 degrees. It is pretty freaking cool.

Yeah, they shot the video in mativision technology, but it is of them playing the album straight through in a studio. Not just a music video for a song.

Check out the concert footage on their site:

http://www.mativision.tv/

Slash:

We start mixing the record on Mon. But the rough mixes sound great. It's a really solid record. Cant wait to get it out there! iiiI; )'

1 hour ago via WhoSay

SLASH: Second Studio Webisode Available - Feb. 10, 2012

Slash ? the iconic, Grammy-winning rock guitarist and songwriter ? will begin mixing his second solo album on Monday, February 13. He writes on Facebook, "The rough mixes sound great. It's a really solid record. can't wait to get it out there!"

The as-yet-untitled disc is due out May 22 on Slash's own label Dik Hayd International distributed through EMI.

The second in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the new album can be seen below.

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=169590

SLASH: Third Studio Webisode Available - Feb. 15, 2012

Slash ? the iconic, Grammy-winning rock guitarist and songwriter ? will begin mixing his second solo album on Monday, February 13. He writes on Facebook, "The rough mixes sound great. It's a really solid record. can't wait to get it out there!"

The as-yet-untitled disc is due out May 22 on Slash's own label Dik Hayd International distributed through EMI.

The third in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the new album can be seen below.

http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=169811

This album is gonna be awesome.. Slash also very smart capitalizing on RR HOF pub by putting this album out at perfect time.

I think people are going to be totally blown away by Myles.

He is known mostly among the Slash/Guns fans because of his GNR covers with Slash (whether you like them or not).

In the studio though in his own right he has a huge voice on record. In AB his voice always seems to get muttled and buried in the mix, but that won't be an issue with Slash.

I am confident that after this album comes out anyone who was on the fence about him will realize what a great singer he really is. Not to mention that he is a bad ass guitar player, and I am really interested to see how he and Slash mesh in that regard.

Guitarist Frank Sidoris is reportedly leaving The Cab following their international tour to play in former Guns n? Roses guitarist Slash?s (currently unnamed) new project. Slash signed Sidoris onto his project sometime earlier this year.

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6110/6259195755_26527b00ff.jpg)

SLASH: New Album Title, Cover Artwork Unveiled - Feb. 16, 2012

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. Entitled "Apocalyptic Love", the 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 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.

In the U.K., the album will be released on May 21 in exclusive Classic Rock Fan Pack form ? providing a unique collectable package containing the studio album with bonus tracks alongside a specially created magazine with unseen behind-the-scenes content put together by Classic Rock. The Fan Pack format will also come with free gifts, including a pin badge and artwork poster and will be available to buy via more than 2000 retail outlets on newsstands nationally as well as the traditional high street and online music retailers. Roadrunner Records will simultaneously release the record digitally. The standard physical release of the Slash album will follow through Roadrunner Records on June 18.

For the new album, Slash ? along with and his bandmates Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums) and Todd Kerns (bass) ? 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.

http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=169876

Slash Album Title, Fan Pack Artwork Unveiled

http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/news/slash-album-title-fan-pack-artwork-unveiled/

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Not crazy about that album title...............

Yea, its a really cheesy album title.  I'll still buy it though, cuz I liked the Myles songs last time.  The guy is a powerful singer alongside Slash's guitar playing.   They are a good live act too it seems.

like the Art work just with the lettering on SLASH was more like the lettering on the fan pack and Slash's solo album

thats the lamest title ever

http://gatesman.com/blog/2012/02/360-degrees-of-slash/ (more photos in the link).

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Hahahaha, sounds like a title from some cheesy '80 hair metal band, i.e. Winger, Bon Jovi,  Scorpions etc.  :rofl:

Bon Jovi had cool album titles.

It just needs to fucking rock so hard!  That way this stupid Ed hardyesque shit won't be a factor.

Slash in the Studio // Episode Four

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntisV8dT7AQ

A clip of a new song is coming next week according to the end of the video for anyone interested.

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I was on a forum where some posters thought the album title was great but the cover sucked.


there's some crazy folks on the internetz.

love cover but name is dumb

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RT @TripleMBrisbane LISTEN: Slash "You're A Lie" From His Second Solo Studio Album, Apocalyptic Love http://bit.ly/A8yGCE

HOLY SHIT that kicks ass

Sounds like some Appetite ERA Riff

Slash wasn't kidding about going for a heavier sound.

I'm kind of excited now. Thank God he found Myles when he did.

That does sound good...we need more. :yes:

http://www.triplem.com.au/brisbane/music/news/blog/listen-slash-youre-a-lie-from-his-second-solo-studio-album-apocalyptic-love/20120224-foxz.html

I usually hate Snippets but man, that makes me cannot wait.

Gonna listen with some headphones and see if i can make out more of what he is doing

That article said the whole song is coming out on the 27th....4 more days!!!


Listening to that a few times the chorus is insanely catchy.

Yeah, this will be a top single on Mainstream Rock for sure.

Easy there.  Let's wait till we hear the other 3-5 minutes.

Sounds somewhat promising.  Impossible to tell how good/bad a song is from a 30 second snippet though.  Though I will say, I had great feelings about "The Last Fight" snippet I heard before Libertad came out and that worked out well.

The quality of the clip they posted is poor. Not as clear as it should be... Still sounds good.

Faldor, let me tell u why:

1.Song is catchy i can already tell it will be a kick ass rocking song.

2. This will be released on heels of Rock N Roll HOF.. Slash is gonna be red hot.. He is a genius with the timing of this release.


I can tell in 20 secs that the guitar riff is gonna be bad ass... What he is playing over top the verse is vintage Slash... sounds like a mix of Ghost and Slither.

hmm 30 sec clip, i don't think its very good. sounds like cheesy 80s stuff which, don't get me wrong, I like, but in 2012 is cheesy and probably a bit too oldschool for mainstream audience. although it might still do good due to RRHOF

 but its just a bit. meh  :-\. we'll see

Well, I seem to remember countless people telling me "Beautiful Dangerous" would be a hit after hearing the ENTIRE song.  I didn't see it that way, and it didn't happen.  So I'll wait to hear more.  You COULD be right, but I honestly can't make a firm judgement right now.  I don't think anyone can.

The song might get a decent radio push because of the combination of Slash/Myles. AB actually had some good success on the rock charts with Isolation which was #1 on the mainstream rock chart for 7 weeks last year. 

On the other hand without a traditional label behind him since he is his own label, Slash might continue to find radio play a little harder to come by than artists getting the traditional label push.

It's kind of a crapshoot, you just don't know.

On YouTube for those who can't listen at the link:

SLASH - Apocalyptic Love - You're a Lie [HQ/HD]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Heh5qKSQocM

You're A Lie (Full Song) - Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators (Apocalyptic Love)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4H_jgrrd0rc

A little info.

"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 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.

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Slash joined us for our first ever show and gave us a World Premiere of his latest singe "You're A Lie" from his second solo studio album.

Guest Diary 2012

http://www.triplem.com.au/brisbane/shows/merrick-and-the-highway-patrol/photos/guest-diary-2012

SLASH: 'You're A Lie' Single Released To Radio - Feb. 27, 2012

Slash has released "You're A Lie" to radio today worldwide. The hard-charging song, which is available for streaming in its entirety at Loudwire.com, marks the first single off the iconic, Grammy-winning rock guitarist and songwriter's forthcoming second studio album "Apocalyptic Love".

"'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."

Full song streaming here: http://loudwire.com/slash-youre-a-lie-song-review/

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solid track.  I liked it after I got to hear the whole song.  I wasn't blown away by it, but it was pretty good.

Not a fan of the new song.

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/slash-youre-a-lie-song-review/

VIDEO: Slash Joins Merrick And The Highway Patrol For World Premiere Of New Single, You're A Lie

http://www.triplem.com.au/sydney/merrick-watts-highway-patrol/blog/video-slash-joins-merrick-and-the-highway-patrol-for-world-premiere-of-new-single-youre-a-lie/20120227-fpiv.html

Intro riff is decent.. nothing to write home about.. but that killer Ghost type riff he plays right before chorus kicks ass...

I like the lyrics,melodies and feel of the song.. put on some headphones and crank it.. i was singing a long second time through

Def sounds made for radio and i expect it to do pretty well on the charts.

SLASH Interviewed On Australia's TRIPLE M Radio Station (Video) - Feb. 27, 2012

Legendary guitarist Slash was interviewed earler this week on Australia's long-running rock station Triple M. You can now watch the three-minute chat below.

Slash has released "You're A Lie" to radio today worldwide. The hard-charging song, which is available for streaming in its entirety at Loudwire.com, marks the first single off the iconic, Grammy-winning rock guitarist and songwriter's forthcoming second studio album "Apocalyptic Love".

"'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" will be released on May 22 via the guitarist's own label Dik Hayd International distributed through EMI. The CD 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 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.

In the U.K., the album will be released on May 21 in exclusive Classic Rock Fan Pack form ? providing a unique collectable package containing the studio album with bonus tracks alongside a specially created magazine with unseen behind-the-scenes content put together by Classic Rock. The Fan Pack format will also come with free gifts, including a pin badge and artwork poster and will be available to buy via more than 2000 retail outlets on newsstands nationally as well as the traditional high street and online music retailers. Roadrunner Records will simultaneously release the record digitally. The standard physical release of the Slash album will follow through Roadrunner Records on June 18.

For the new album, Slash ? along with and his bandmates Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums) and Todd Kerns (bass) ? 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.

http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=170361

Guitarist Slash says his new album Apocalyptic Love is so rock rock-friendly radio stations will not play it

February 28, 2012

BRACE yourself for the bad news. Slash, one of the world's greatest living guitarists, has made a new record so rock that rock stations probably won't play it.

As fans and industry insiders were given a world exclusive preview of his Apocalyptic Love album at Triple M headquarters this week, there were suggestions the Australian guitar-friendly station won't be adding its songs to their playlist.

"Here in Australia it seems to have been welcomed but in the States there are two speeds - what used to be alternative rock, which is now mainstream rock, and classic rock. There's no in-between," Slash said.

Hard rock fans turned out last weekend for the Soundwave Festival at the Sydney Showgrounds where Slash played with Alter Bridge.

Seeing more than 50,000 black T-shirted and tattooed fans confirmed Slash's faith even as the music industry seems increasingly disinterested in signing new rock acts.

"The more alienated rock becomes, the more I feel I really have to hold the flag," he said.

"I know there's going to be a creative revolution where playing stuff from the heart is going to end up being more important than the cookie cutter commercial stuff.

"This is the time to really stick to your guns."

Video interview: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/guitarist-slash-says-his-new-album-apocalyptic-love-is-so-rock-rock-friendly-radio-stations-will-not-play-it/story-e6frewz0-1226284450017

Then why does Slash's new song sound cookie cutter...?

Slash in the Studio // Episode Five

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtU465GnlVA

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You're a lie #1 most added song at rock radio http://slashonline.com/2012/02/29/youre-a-lie-1-most-added-song-at-rock-radio/

sounds like that was a lie  :hihi:

I'm so excited about that album. I think that Myles Kennedy's songs were amazing on Slash's first solo album. Then I was blown away when I heard their playing live. That was the first time for a very, very long time when I found that something special that is on four first GNR records. And now this happens. : ok: : ok:

Slash talks about the new album while in Australia...

News.com.au: There's a certain feel to the album -- a touch of the gunners to it, would that be fair in saying?

Slash: No. I mean all things considered, I think the only possible similarity is the fact that I'm playing on it, and I played in that band as well [laughs].

Video interview here: http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/why-slash-is-burning-with-anger/story-e6frfn09-1226284458263

SLASH's 'Apocalyptic Love' Song Is 'Earth-Shattering,' Says Bassist TODD KERNS - Mar. 2, 2012

Iconic, Grammy-winning rock guitarist and songwriter Slash will release his second solo album, "Apocalyptic Love", on May 22 via Slash's own label Dik Hayd International distributed through EMI. To reflect singer Myles Kennedy's (ALTER BRIDGE) increased contributions to the new CD, "Apocalyptic Love" is being made available under the name "Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the CONSPIRATORS." The disc will follow Slash's 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 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.

In the U.K., "Apocalyptic Love" will be released on May 21 in exclusive Classic Rock Fan Pack form ? providing a unique collectable package containing the studio album with bonus tracks alongside a specially created magazine with unseen behind-the-scenes content put together by Classic Rock. The Fan Pack format will also come with free gifts, including a pin badge and artwork poster and will be available to buy via more than 2000 retail outlets on newsstands nationally as well as the traditional high street and online music retailers. Roadrunner Records will simultaneously release the record digitally. The standard physical release of the Slash album will follow through Roadrunner Records on June 18.

For the new album, Slash ? along with and his bandmates Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums) and Todd Kerns (bass) ? 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.

Commented Kerns on his official blog: "A few weeks back we finished recording the new Slash album that has since been titled 'Apocalyptic Love' after the lead-off track, which is earth-shattering!

"We finished up recording at Barefoot Recording with [producer] Eric Valentine and the very next day we were shooting an in the studio performance for Mativision. We performed all 13 songs from 'Apocalyptic Love' for the Mativision cameras. The cool thing is that while watching it on your computer, you'll be able to select what you wanna look at and switch around 360 degrees all over the place. It is totally mind-blowing. Crazy. I have no idea what format that's coming out in, but it is to be part of some fancy release of the album.

"In the CONSPIRATORS, we have a new face in the fold. Our brother in arms of the past couple of years, Bobby Schneck [guitar], has moved on and I wish him all the best in the world. Bobby is an amazing guy, a great talent and a great friend.

"The newest Conspirator is none other than Frankie Sidoris. Look out! We got some young blood in the band. Gonna have to step up my game now! Frankie comes from Las Vegas' own THE CAB. Fitz and I jammed with a lot of people to find this kid and he's gonna be a monster. In the future when you're all clamouring about how wonderful Frankie is, remember it was us who found him!"

http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=170545

I agree.  Like I said far from the worst song, but hes not exactly breaking new ground with it, I still think he should have done what he did with the last record with all the different guest vocalists.  That was a very eclectic record.

A new interview with Slash.  He says the single "Your A Lie" almost didn't make the album.

He also says he wrote "Apocalyptic Love" entirely on the last tour.  He plans to start writing for album #3 when this tour gets underway.

SLASH: THE EXTENDED UNCUT INTERVIEW

Audio: http://www.therock.net.nz/Slash-The-Extended-Uncut-Interview/tabid/381/articleID/18657/Default.aspx

I'm hoping it is THE cookie cutter and most radio friendly on the album.
I like the music, but yeah, it's not earth shattering. Really not impressed with the lyrics/vocals, but I like the 2 Myles songs on the s/t, so we'll see.
I'm sure it'll rock live either way.

The song does rock. Nice solo!

Wow, he wants to do another album with Myles and the Conspirators already?

I think VR is officially done.

I think you're right

VR was done when Scott left the band. I don't know why people think anything will happen there again... Anyway as long as he is putting out music, I'm okay ;)

The only thing that will save VR is if MK would agree to be the singer. That would be the only thing that could get Slash interested again. And I cannot see that happening.

I miss VR, but Slash seems intent on making new music a lot-planning his 3rd solo album already, the 2 VR albums, and the Snakepit album (He was still in Guns duing the first, technically).

i think the only reason for that is because every few months someone from the VR camp talks about some singer they are auditioning that ultimately goes nowhere.

Cant wait for the album.. Love Myles vocals and Slash is awesome !! :peace:

SLASH: 'Apocalyptic Love' Track Listing Revealed - Mar. 5, 2012

"Apocalyptic Love" 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 & Fast
12. Far And Away
13. Shots Fired

The song "You're A Lie" can be streamed at http://www1.rollingstone.com/hearitnow/player/slash1.html.

http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=170689

A couple of reviews:

Slash "You're a Lie" Song Review ? 5 out of 5 stars

Wed, 07 Mar 2012

With "You're a Lie", the first single from his forthcoming album, Apocalyptic Love [Available May 22], Slash comes out of the gate swinging.

A monolithic, distorted intro quickly gives way to an ultra-heavy and extremely catchy riff. You can practically feel the swagger of the legendary guitarist's fret work as the song moves into a brooding verse propelled by the bass wallop of Todd Kerns and pounding groove of Brent Fitz. With inimitable style, Myles Kennedy tells a story of betrayal. As soon as the anthemic hook kicks in, Kennedy's voice reaches impressive heights along with Slash's six-string fireworks.

After a simultaneously mean and irresistible bridge, a fiery guitar solo blazes with the right combination of blues gusto and heavy metal attitude.

Slash, Kennedy, and The Conspirators are everything that a rock 'n' roll band should be. They've got arena-ready choruses, mind-blowing riffs, scorching solos, and that magical chemistry that yields classic records. Make no mistake about it. They're as dangerous and daring as any of their previous projects, and they're out for blood on Apocalyptic Love.

"You're a Lie" is one of the best rock songs of 2012, and it's a precursor to what's bound to be one of the year's best albums. This rock-n-fuckin'-roll at its finest. Get ready to be knocked on your ass?

Download You're a Lie (feat. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators) on iTunes

http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/slash-you-re-a-lie-song-review-5-out-of-5-stars/9910500

Song review: Slash's "You're a Lie"

Slash: "You're a Lie"

The rock guitar god and his hair have returned, this time with yet another "band," featuring Myles Kennedy of Alter Bridge on vocals. "You're a Lie," the first single from his album "Apocalyptic Love," debuted online worldwide Monday. You can hear it here.

WHY IT ROCKS: Duh, it's Slash playing guitar. But seriously, this has that distinctive Slash sound he made famous in Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver. The riffs are catchy and the solo, while not executed at light-speed, is tasty for guitar nerds. The song itself chugs along at a singular, relentless pace, only varying in volume.

WHY IT DOESN'T ROCK: Kennedy sounds like a mix of an '80s glam singer and moody grunge mumbler. He does have some pipes, though, that might remind some of GN'R singer Axl Rose. The chorus could use some work, as well, as it seems uninspired--and repetitive--standing up against Slash's fine guitar work.

http://www.redeyechicago.com/entertainment/music/redeye-song-review-slashs-youre-a-lie-20120305,0,2913284.htmlstory

SLASH: Sixth 'Apocalyptic Love' Studio Webisode Released - Mar. 9, 2012

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SLASH: 'You're A Lie' Video Teaser Available - Mar. 15, 2012

A teaser for "You're A Lie", the new video from the iconic, Grammy-winning rock guitarist and songwriterSlash, can be seen below.

Here: http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=171284

New logo:

New picks came in! http://pic.twitter.com/PEUsoe6V

Todd Kerns:

The Conspirators and I listened to the final master of the new Slash cd last night now I can't find my socks. They got rocked off! Seriously-couldn't be more excited!

22 hours ago

Slash:

Been listening to the finished master of the new record in my car. I'm so fn' stoked! It sounds fn' awesome! IiiI; )'

Sent Myles a tweet asking if i could hear it.. said I promise not to leak it

He Direct messaged me "Sure :)"   

LOL cool guy

They are playing an acoustic set tonight for a Guitar Center show that airs on Direct TV at some point I guess.

I saw this posted on an Alter Bridge site talking about it.

Looks like 2 news songs are being played in the set.


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I would not mind being in attendance for that one!

Some 27 photos from the Guitar Center show:

We're on location filming a new Guitar Center Sessions with Slash and we're giving our Facebook & Twitter fans an ALL ACCESS PASS! Keep checking back for photos and content you'll only find here.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150688464714728.410133.56068479727&type=3&l=080572352d

First band photo with Frank Sidoris

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Here's the new band photo:

http://twitter.com/franksidoris/status/182726877679587329/photo/1/large

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3/5 of this band are clones. :rofl:

thats not a bad pic, but it could use some more black leather...

I was a little concerned about the lack of wallet chains myself


No shit! Who are the twins standing in the back? This band really needs a red haired singer and a blond rhythm section.

SLASH Taps 'Nothing To Fear' Director For 'You're A Lie' Video - Mar. 23, 2012

Legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) is currently shooting a "dark" video for his new single, "You're A Lie", with director Anthony Leonardi III. Leonardi is also helming the first feature film produced by Slash, called "Nothing To Fear", which was recently picked up for distribution by Anchor Bay Entertainment. The movie is the first of a proposed series of horror films produced by Slash's company, called Slasher Films, which he launched last year in partnership with two other producers. The film began shooting last month in Louisiana, with Anne Heche and others confirmed for the cast.

A teaser for the "You're A Lie" clip can be seen below.

http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=171673

10 questions for Slash

The former Guns ?N Roses man speaks out  Talks about his new album, his love of Canadians and how his pet snake likes music

For a Guns ?N Roses survivor ? and someone who?s been saved by defibrillator paddles three times ? Slash looks awfully healthy sitting in his Toronto hotel suite on the eve of Canadian Music Week (CMW). 

You must like coming up for this event.

I love coming up here ?twice in three years ? but the timing for CMW is just something that sorta happens.

This album is billed as Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators. Why?

The first solo record I did was called Slash but when we took the band on the road, I called it Slash featuring Myles Kennedy (Slash?s singer). 

That became a bigger event than I expected. So when I thought about doing another record with Brent (Fitz, drummer) and Todd (Kearns, bassist, ex of Age of Electric), I needed to give some kind of credit to the guys who were the backline.

You seem to have a thing for hiring Canadians for your band.

Brent is from Ottawa, or Toronto? 

He?s gonna kill me. And Todd is from Vancouver.  He?s a great singer, too.

You recently appeared on the U.K. edition of Top Gear.  How was that?

It was OK although I couldn?t get the hang of the left-hand stick in the rain.  The Stig couldn?t understand why I had issues.

How did the commercials for the Los Angeles Zoo with Betty White come about?

Me and Betty are on the board for the zoo. There?s a new reptile exhibit and I?m a big reptile guy. We just thought it would be fun.

You got to play at Muhammed Ali?s 70th birthday celebration.

That was a tremendous honour.  He?s one of my idols.

You?ve done some recording with Steve Adler (GNR drummer in the Appetite for Destruction era).

I got him to play on my record and I promised that if he?d stay clean, I?d play on his.

Word is that your snake, Sam, really likes the new album, Apocalyptic Love (due May 22).

The first time through he just lay there. The second time he was all over the cage.  So I figure he either digs it or wants to move.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony:  what?s going to happen?

I don?t know. I?m just going to show up.

http://www.metronews.ca/vancouver/scene/article/1132337--10-questions-for-slash

 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: chain wallets

and silver neck chains lol...and long hair(I can almost smell the hair dye).  At least they all are wearing their jackets so they don't get cold.   Just fucking around.  They all bring it, musically.

I have no interest in this new album... just can't stand Myles' Vocals. A little too whiny for me. Anyone Else?

He's not quite on the Axl or even Weiland level, and is a bit generic...but he is still one of the better modern rock singers.  I think him and Slash are a good combo.  Just listened to "You're a Lie" for the 1st time today, and although I'm not crazy about his voice...he sounds good on the chorus and I like the lyrics.   I also really liked "Back to Cali"...he can still be a powerful singer.  Loved that version of Wild Horses too.

Slash - Godfather theme / Sweet Child O' Mine (Toronto 03.24.2012)

:)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5GLWkvrQCE

Nightrain, very cool  :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Kw7Fx226zw&list=UUIkRGT2jJer62EAykeAZfzQ&index=3&feature=plcp

Holy fuck that rocks

Slash broke his E String and STILL kicked ass on SCOM solo!

Samples of the entire album

Anastasia sounds like it's gonna be killer! :beer:

http://www.amazon.com/Apocalyptic-feat-Myles-Kennedy-Conspirators/dp/B007OJOHFE/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1332717433&sr=8-6

Wow, very cool.  Thanks for posting. 8)

myles sounds like he's singing through slash's wah or something.

not a fan.

Am I the only one who's getting an old school GNR vibe from the samples ?

Never thought I'd say this about Slash, but he almost sounds like Yngwie Malsteen on Anastasia. 

Slash sounds cool but rest of the band sounds boring as hell.

From the samples it sounds better than I was expecting. Still not a huge fan of Myles singing though.

yeah i probably won't check this out. none of the 7 samples i listened to was anything noteworthy

Here it is on YouTube for those who can't use the link.  The comments I've seen posted so far have been mostly positive...

Slash Apocalyptic Love Official Full Album Sample

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP8I3xt__yk

SLASH: Audio Samples Of Entire 'Apocalyptic Love' Album Available For Streaming - Mar. 25, 2012

http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=171759

The quotes on youtube are so positive maybe this album could be his best :) !!!!

You?re A Lie
No More Heroes
Bad Rain

Excelent Titles !@

 :hihi: :hihi: :hihi:

Slash: Music has lost its magic

27/03/2012

Slash thinks music has "lost its magic".

The former Guns N' Roses guitarist thinks the modern popularity for purchasing albums through downloads lead to the listener missing out because they don't get a complete package that includes the visuals of artwork.

He said: "There was a certain excitement that came with the release of a new record, and a lot of it was just the package itself, and it was something that you milled over while you were listening to the record.

"It was sad to see them sort of get phased out, but, you know, with CDs at least you still had the booklets, but now, when you look at the digital situation, you're like 'There's nothing in it', you know. It's not even tangible any more. It's convenient, but you lose the magic of it."

The 46-year-old star is renowned for his musicianship yet he believes playing guitar well is a "never-ending process" and he practices every day.
He told Absolute Radio's Pete Mitchell: "The funny thing for me, obviously I think it's well known that I quit drinking a few years ago, and so instead of picking up some other bad habit I just put it all back into the guitar playing, so I probably play guitar more now than when I first started.

"You never totally get the hang of it, guitar playing is a never-ending process. I think Jeff Beck is a good indicator of that, he's been progressing as a guitar player since the 60s, and we're now 2012 and he's still stretching the guitar, you know. So it just goes to show you how it's a never-ending thing, there's just always somewhere you can go with it."

Slash's full interview will broadcast on Absolute Classic Rock on May 20 at 7pm.

http://www.musicrooms.net/rock/46996-slash-music-has-lost-its-magic.html

That's really cool to hear. Glad to see that Slash is still working on his skills to get better. Sign of a true musician : ok:

finally preordered the album from myfavouritemagazines.uk  I was not impressed with Miles on You're a Lie when I first heard it.  I feel like this album will not be nearly as good as the first Slash album.  I popped the original in last night when I got home in fact.  What a great album.  I love Crucify the Dead!

Samples sound killer!  :beer:

SLASH Schedules CD-Release Show In New York City - Apr. 2, 2012

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 a.m., with the regular on-sale starting Friday April 6 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets will be available at SlashOnline.com.

http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=172107

SLASH: Eighth And Ninth 'Apocalyptic Love' Studio Webisodes Released - Apr. 4, 2012

Videos here: http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=172237

Exclusive Interview: Slash, on new album ?Apocalyptic Love?

Apr 05, 2012

?It?s been an interesting road from the mid ?90s up until now,? says iconic guitar hero Slash. ?I never stopped to think, ?What am I gonna to do in the long term?? Or ruminated on my solo career, where it was heading. I?ve just been jamming around, going wherever the muse has taken me. And this is the first time where I feel like I?m in the saddle and riding my own destiny with some genuine focus.?

For fans who?ve tracked the broken glass and ruby slipper journey of Guns N? Roses? lead guitarist since the release of Appetite for Destruction two days before his 22nd birthday 25 years ago this July, one can?t help but be radioactive with enthusiasm. Apocalyptic Love is not just a new record by the storied musician with the black top hat and magical gift for riff; for Slash and his three co-conspirators, it is, indeed, destiny. And everyone involved is poised for the ride.

?The entire album was recorded like a live performance record where the band was all set up together in the big room,? observes producer Eric Valentine, whose Barefoot Recording Studios in Hollywood provided the fertile sonic soil for Love to blossom. ?Slash played his solos live as the drums were going down. The vocals were overdubbed because [vocalist] Myles Kennedy was playing rhythm guitar live. The whole thing is Todd Kerns? bass, Brent Fitz?s drums, and two main guitars. Slash played the solos while the band was jamming so we didn?t have to go back and overdub solos either, which he really dug.?

?It was important to capture the essence in that big room because as long as I?ve been doing studio recordings, I?ve always wanted to keep my guitar tracks from the actual live playing with the band,? adds Slash. ?And I?ve kind of re-done them because I never enjoyed playing with headphones on. So Eric built this small room within the main room just for me, which he called the Slash Box, where I could play my parts and solos and still see the band, which worked great.?

The liberated feel of Apocalyptic Love is evident throughout the LP?s 13 songs, as is the genuine chemistry between Slash and Kennedy. The evolution of their creative relationship went full throttle since the two first joined forces on Slash?s 2010 self-titled debut solo release where the Alter Bridge frontman lent his pipes to the cavalcade of venerable guest vocalists, which included Iggy Pop, Ian Astbury, and Ozzy Osbourne.

The Slash/Kennedy collaboration started from intuition. ?I contacted him out of the blue, sent him one of the songs I was working on, which turned out later to be ?Starlight.?? After Myles contributed his ideas and sent it back to Slash, creative forces congealed. ?I went, ?Wow, now that?s really good,? Slash recalls. ?I played it for Eric so we flew Myles out to track it and this unassuming mild mannered guy shows up, similar in demeanor to me, sort of quiet, not really explosive in personality. He then nailed ?Back from Cali.? It was like, ?You ready to go on tour with us?? I was so happy when he accepted the offer.? For the Boston-born lead singer, the gig was an opportunity to expand his personal portfolio while exploring some musical synergy with an artist he?d long admired.

The modern master of the Gibson needed a rhythm section to flesh out his frenetic and fanciful chords. After auditioning a lot of drummers, he settled on Brent Fitz. ?He was perfect,? Slash enthuses. ?And Brent introduced me to Todd Kerns, who was not only an awesome bass player but he sings like a motherfucker. It was really magical?a throw-together band that was just right.?

Kennedy and Slash quickly discovered they possessed profound creative chemistry that would spawn a wellspring of brilliant song ideas. ?I?d jot down chords and concepts and play them for Myles,? says Slash. ?He would automatically adhere to whatever the track was and add these great melodies and lyrics. We started putting these basic arrangements together and the songs appeared.?

The communion of the two musicians does ring that destiny bell a bit. With songs like the debut single, ?You?re a Lie,? ?Standing in the Sun,? ?No More Heroes,? ?Bad Rain,? and the riveting ballad, ?Not for Me,? voice, lyric and ax form a holy performance trinity of extraordinary passion, power and authenticity. ??Not For Me? might be my favorite track on the record, a labor of love and retrospection,? confesses the vocalist. ?The lyrics stem from conversations I had with Slash regarding some of his bad behavior from way back, combined with things that I lived through. I went through a pretty dark period about 12 years ago, experimenting with things I probably should have avoided that didn?t really work for me. That song is about waking up and having this epiphany that things needed to change and it was time to take a different route in life. I think that?s something a lot of people, not just artists or rock stars, go through under different circumstances. It could be anything that?s not working, a mindset, habit, pattern or relationship.?

The dynamic balance between frontmen and their six-string reflections is notoriously precarious. Flammable egos can torch even the most stunning synergy into a smoldering ash heap.The rock-and-roll road less traveled is littered with the scattered carcasses of damaged duos. But Slash and Myles have fused dynamic forces like two elements creating a natural compound of unique rock energy. Their genuine sense of mutual admiration and respect transcends profile and personality. ?What I love so much about Slash?s playing is the immense emotion he devotes to his craft,? says Kennedy. ?There is a certain ache to the way he bends a note, the vibrato. He plays so brilliantly on this record, as he has on all the records he?s made, but there?s a touch more beautiful pain in his technique now. Being a guitar player myself, I?m just in awe of his method and style.?

Few will argue that Slash has evolved with grassroots relevance and reverent pace over the past decade where he now rightfully belongs in the pantheon of ax mythology, having been selected by a TIME Magazine survey as second only to Jimi Hendrix among electric guitarists. Staying focused on your current musical project whilst in the midst of swelling adulation and swirling speculation is no easy feat. But somehow, Slash manages to keep his eye on the apocalyptic prize.

?I know that GN?R's induction into the [Rock and Roll] Hall of Fame and the 25th anniversary of Appetite are on a lot of people?s minds,? admits Slash. ?But when you?re making a record, you just commit to keeping those distractions out of the process. You have to sort of roll with everything as it happens.?

When you?re a quarter century into your career, how do you maintain personal clarity and connection to your fans? Slash makes no secret that he enjoys the tools of social networking and new technology. ?I don?t consider Twitter and Facebook a distraction,? he says. ?It keeps me in touch with the fans. That?s always been something I feel very strongly about given the opportunity through new media and the Internet?which is of course a double edged sword?YouTube, all that stuff, is a way an artist can stay toe to toe with the people. I never liked to alienate myself but rather made an attempt to let the fans know where I was playing and invite them along to rock out, sort of makes me feel like I was part of a big gang?we?re all doing this together.?

Much to the delight of old and new fans, Slash?s resume builds along with his worldwide fan base. Since making history and amassing global sales in excess of 100 million units with Guns N? Roses, returned with Slash?s Snakepit in 1994, followed by Velvet Revolver?s two hit LPs, 2005′s Contraband (for which the single, ?Slither? won a Grammy for Best Hard Rock performance) and 2007′s Libertad. Finally, Slash reemerged with his groundbreaking, guest-star studded 2010 solo debut. In 2011, Slash was honored by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce who named him as an official selection to receive a star in 2012 on Hollywood?s iconic Walk of Fame. After making numerous session appearances and lending his laid-back, six-string genius to an eclectic mix of artists which include Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, filmmakers Quentin Tarantino and Darren Aronovsky, not to mention Guitar Hero III: The Legend of Rock and co-authoring a bestselling memoir. It all begs the question: What?s next for the London-born, LA-schooled kid who discovered his musical soul when his father played him the Beatles, Stones, and Yardbirds?

?Touring Apocalyptic Love and having a great time,? Slash says humbly. ?As long as I can plug my Les Paul into a Marshall amp, I?ll just keep doing what I?m doing.?
Not a bad destiny at all.

http://www.revolvermag.com/news/exclusive-interview-slash-on-new-album-apocalyptic-love.html

Excellent interview

really excited for this album

MYLES KENNEDY ON HIS JAZZ DAYS, ROCKING WITH SLASH + FUTURE PLANS FOR ALTER BRIDGE

9 hours ago

http://loudwire.com/myles-kennedy-on-his-jazz-days-rocking-with-slash-future-plans-for-alter-bridge/

Pre-order Apocalyptic Love, plus limited edition bundles

Pre-order exclusive Apocalyptic Love fan packs from Slashonline.com today.

These offers include a limited edition in-studio book featuring 48 pages, perfect bound as a sumptuous coffee table book, chock-full of behind the scenes shots from the studio. Limited to 1000 copies worldwide, the first 500 books will include an autographed 8x10 photo of Slash.

Slash's new album, Apocalyptic Love will be available on May 22nd. Click here http://www.merchdirect.com/slash to pre-order yours now.

Slash Talks 'Apocalyptic Love' & Headbangers Ball Memories

Posted today

Jose Mangin and Slash enjoy some home cooked tamales and talk about the new album, 'Apocalyptic Love,' and Headbangers Ball memories

http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/760614/slash-talks-apocalyptic-love-headbangers-ball-memories.jhtml?xrs=share_twitter

well i splurged and gambled abit, and bought the deluxe.  Just hope i made the cut for a signed photo now! thx for the heads up and link Funky.

SLASH, MYLES KENNEDY MAKE APOCALYPTIC LOVE

Former Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash gives the scoop on what it's like to work with Myles Kennedy as they completed Apocalyptic Love.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlZWbovq24U

A good interview with Slash where he talks about the album, working with Myles:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mRqvCKvFrA

Here's a new interview with Slash.  He says that Myles will not be doing all the singing, Todd Kerns and Myles do a lot of double vocals on the album.

Audio here: http://www.bandit.se/rivstart/lyssna-slash-hos-bandit

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xqgqs7_slash-interview-sweden-tv-april-2012_music?fbc=164

The last minute of this interview you can hear the outro from "Far and away" playing under Slash talking, and the last 30 seconds  (11:43 mark) it is louder and clearer.

Slash is blazing on it over Myles hitting a big note, it is all kinds of awesome.

Can't wait for this to get released already.

The solo section to "Standing in the Sun" also plays at the 6:45 mark.

 8)


No shit.  I just listened to it, and May 22 just can't arrive fast enough for me.    : ok:

That's the more impressive of the two!

Either away, it's great to hear Slash playing some really inspired guitar leads! : ok:

Michael Tremonti ‏

Just finished listening to the Apocalyptic Love album by @Slash & @MylesKennedy & the Conspirators. You guys outdid yourselves! Bravo! #Love

SLASH Talks About Recording Process For 'Apocalyptic Love' (Video) - May 2, 2012

Legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES) invited MusiciansFriend.com to Barefoot recording studios in Hollywood, California, where he was finishing his upcoming album, "Apocalyptic Love", and gave the site a little insight into his gear and recording process. Check out the footage below.

http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=173392

From Slash:

Hey all,
 
I just wanted to give you a quick update with what I've been up to recently. I visited 6 countries in 10 days doing press for Apocalyptic Love. Talking about the record & playing them the music.

Now I want you to hear some of the new music. You're who we made it for anyway.

Next week, we're giving you a chance to unlock a track a day by sharing it with your friends before the record is released to the public. Stay tuned for more details next week.

Also, on the 13th, Made In Stoke will be premiering on HDNet. And, on the 15th, my Walmart Soudncheck will be available. Stay tuned, we'll definitely have more updates over the next couple of weeks.

Apocalyptic Love pre-orders are now available here: http://slashonline.com
 
Cheers IiiI; )'

I bought the Classic Rock pack but i also want something that includes a DVD of the making of.. he is having that right?

I think what you're talking about is the deluxe edition.

Apocalyptic Love [Deluxe Edition]

Disc: 2
1. "Making of HD Video Documentary (Exclusive Studio Footage) [DVD]

http://www.amazon.com/Apocalyptic-Love-Slash/dp/B007OXWWX4/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1336436665&sr=8-12

Also, the deluxe edition features 2 bonus tracks on the first disc as well.

From Slash:

Hey all,

I wanted to give you all a chance to hear the new music before anyone else. We're going to be releasing a track a day for the next five days only to you. To listen, check out the link below, invite 10 of your friends to check it out too. (Each day you'll be given the same opportunity to hear a different track.) Follow the link to get started now: https://apps.facebook.com/slash-reveal/

And it has leaked.
it's the classic rock magazine's version with both bonus tracks.

The DVD containing the documentary hasn't shown up yet.

hm, i'll give it a shot. really low expectations

I quite like the music, but I can't really get myself to like the vocals. Perhaps if this was a VR record with Weiland, it could have been good.

I have some of the same feelings as you hRob. Not diggin' it, but like some riffs and beats here and there. Some input from genius songwriters like Duff and Scott would have turned up the quality.

yeah no sure why he prefers this band to VR other than the control thing.  In exchange for him having complete control we are stuck with a weaker product, so far those 3 songs I heard sound a lot like Snakepit throwaways.   "You're a Lie" is an ok song.

Anastasia is amazing. It's on YouTube now. Killer playing.

Like I said on different board, if slash were to be saving a certain song for a guns reunion it would be Anastasia. Can you imagine the izzy/duff/axl parts on that song.....damn

I know it grouse. Very impressive.

Ok thats a pretty kick ass song, best one I have heard from this record thus far.  The guitar really reminds me of Illusion era stuff.

Shots fired is good too!  The old GNR era slash is back. Wish he played like this on contraband.

Anastasia could very well be the best song he has played on since he left GNR. It really is that good.

Needs to be pushed as a single now!  Kicks major ass. Not for me is good too. Slash is on fire.

Yeah?  Well, here's another way of looking at it: Slash being in control ensures we have a product at all -- as opposed to endless behind the scenes quarrels and conflicts that lead to years of unfinished, unrecorded, and unreleased music. 

Got the album today in Australia - 17th May!
So I think I'm one of the first in the world to own a physical copy of the album (not counting the versions people have downloaded off the internet! :hihi:)

Only half way through my first listen, but in full CD quality, it sounds killer!!! :beer:

The youtube clips definitely don't do it justice!

Just watching the bonus DVD documentary that came with the deluxe edition, which is pretty cool.

You're A Lie started quite different to how it ended up on the record. It started out quite funky almost... :o

Really cool to see them jamming and writing the album! :beer:

Awesome.. im getting it today the 18th.. which is my Bday YAY .  : ok:

I got the physical copy of the album since monday morning !  : ok:
Can't stop listening it !  :peace:

Best thing Slash has done in years! I'm really enjoying this album -- very cohesive.

I like the two snakepit albums..everyones different  :peace:
Im really likeing this Slash cd as well  : ok:

Good post longgoneby. All the albums released by all the members have their flaws which makes sense that the best music came from the original 5. But that in no way keeps me from enjoying cd,VR, slash, snakepit, izzy, loaded, buckethead. VR had the most special moments for me with CD a close 2nd. Songs like If the world, scraped kinda ruin cd for me. I was expecting the perfect record after hearing their was 3 albums worth of new material. Also CD lacks a true rocker which is expected with the personnel in the band.

Could be good or even great record without Myles "Why people like me anyway?" Kennedy ruining it. He's fuckin' BORING! Lyrics...meh. No hooks at all. And that voice......he sounds like Steven Tyler in helium. Band sounds also pretty boring too. But Slash rocks, Anastasia, killer track. That's about it.

The new record of Slash is AMAZING!, I love the ballads, my fav is "Far and Away", very emotive and beautiful, fuckin epic!; hard rocker songs are great too, killers Riff and solos, but, the magnificent comes in Anastasia and Standing in the Sun!, classic!. Myles's performance are so brillant, but the the best of the record, are the Slash's guitar, definitely his best work since Contraband!

Slash, you made it again!, you never disappoint!  :beer:

Maybe he wanted complete control for a reason-Eddie Trunk thought the last Slash solo album was way better than Velvet Revolver

Eddie Trunk also thought Snakepit was better than VR, CD, and the UYI's.  So, take it for what it is.

that is because Eddie Trunk has horrendous taste in music, that doesn't surprise me one bit.  Just look at the shows he attends, I think he was at a Night Ranger show last week.

This I agree with. Was it Night Ranger or Lynch Mob or BOTH?! :hihi:

I've now listened to whole album. There are only a few songs I like, compared to the last one. "Apocalyptic Love", "You're A Lie", "Anastasia" (Guitar work), "Standing In The Sun" are quite good. The rest of the album sounds the same. Although Myles is a good singer, the album doesn't have the variety of the previous album....

Perhaps after a few listens, the songs will grow on me...

Add 'We Will Roam' to the good songs list...

has anyone in the UK managed to get the Slash fanpack today?

I went to the local WH Smith in my lunch hour and they didn't have it  ???

Have avoided listening to the streams & youtube footage, just want the album now   :rofl:

Managed to get two copies (one for me, one for my wife) at the tiny WH Smith in Leighton Buzzard earlier today. Surprised that your one doesn't have it considering how small that one is.

thanks, will pop to another one on way home  : ok:

at least they are out there. That was gonna be my treat for Monday, Slash Cd on Monday, GnR on Friday  :beer:

Cheers

I had the same problem in my local WH Smith, they told me they only get deliveries on Tuesdays so it might be in tomorrow. I also checked 7 other stores including HMV and some supermarkets, most didnt even have it on the computer system...

Yesterday I wanted buy the cd edition on Mixup Mexico, they found it on their system but it's not available yet  :(

Just released officially bout an hour ago and already number 7 on Itunes.

Buying three copies:

one Deluxe on Itunes
Deluxe at Walmart to get DVD
and bought the UK Classic Rock fan pack which hopefully will get here one day

WH Smith had the fan pack today, so I guess I can forgive the lady who seemed like she was just fobbing me off! So far I've felt its good songs with some great guitar work but I've had quite a few of the songs going round in my head so I can assume it will shortly grow on me  :)

I pre ordered the fan pack (hoping to get one of the signed photos), i'm just wondering now how i'm able to download the mp3 digital album ?? I thought a link would be sent to my email today?

The fanpack includes a physical copy. There's no download link.

Slash performing "You're A Lie" on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon:

http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/video/monday-may-21-2012/1402890/?tin=2220&tout=2459

SLASH Talks About The Inspiration For 'You're A Lie' (Video) - May 23, 2012

On May 22, legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) was interviewed by Artisan News about his second solo album, "Apocalyptic Love", which came out yesterday via his own label Dik Hayd International distributed through EMI. Check out the report below.

http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=174368

Reviews of the album:

Slash Apocalyptic Love
3.5
great

http://sputnikmusic.com/review/49799/Slash-Apocalyptic-Love/

Slash Apocalyptic Love

What's most impressive about Apocalyptic Loveis that at this late point in the man's post-Gunner career, he's managed to find a chemistry that while not quite matchingAppetite for Destruction levels of magic, gets pretty darn close, at times, which is no small feat.

http://exclaim.ca/Reviews/PopAndRock/slash-apocalyptic_love

SLASH, ?APOCALYPTIC LOVE? ? ALBUM REVIEW

4 out of 5 stars

http://loudwire.com/slash-apocalyptic-love-album-review/

Slash - 'Apocalyptic Love' album review

4 out of 5 stars

http://www.examiner.com/review/slash-apocalyptic-love-album-review

Apocalyptic Love Review

Sound:    8.3
Lyrics:    6.7
Impression: 8
Overall rating:   8
Reviewer rating: 7.7
Users rating: 8.3
Votes:   104

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/slash/apocalyptic_love/index.html

Apocalyptic Love is number 20 on midweek charts. Sales from Sunday to Wednesday! Not bad considering it was only released Tuesday :)

http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1049667&c=1

SLASH: 'Apocalyptic Love' Projected To Sell 30K-35K First Week - May 24, 2012

Legendary guitarist Slash's (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) second solo album, "Apocalyptic Love", is likely to sell between 30,000 and 35,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to industry web site Hits Daily Double. The estimate was based on one-day sales reports compiled after the record arrived in stores on May 22 via Slash's own label Dik Hayd International distributed through EMI.

Slash's self-titled debut album scored the highest new entry on The Billboard 200 chart in April 2010, with first-week U.S. sales of around 60,000 copies.

http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=174432

Slash on Course for Billboard 200's Top 10

The new Billboard 200 chart's top 10 will be revealed on the morning of Wednesday, May 30.

Guitar god Slash may be in line for the third-highest bow with "Apocalyptic Love" (featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators). It seems likely to sell 30,000 to 40,000.

Nielsen SoundScan Building Chart

Rank   
1   NEW   John Mayer   "Born and Raised"
2   2   Adele   "21"
3   NEW   Sara Bareilles   "Once Upon Another Time"
4   3   Carrie Underwood   "Blown Away"
5   NEW   Slash   "Apocalyptic Love"
6   10   One Direction   "Up All Night"
7   9   Lionel Richie   "Tuskegee"
8   NEW   Kimbra   "Vows"
9   6   Various Artists   "Now 42"
10   8   Soundtrack   "Glee, the Music: Season 3 - The Graduation Album"

http://www.billboard.com/#/news/mercyme-slash-sara-bareilles-on-course-for-1007164952.story

 :o Wow, the 3rd highest seller of the week is expected to sell about 30-40k copies. The music business really is in the toilet

Final Hits Daily Double numbers:

SLASH FEAT. MYLES KENNEDY APOCALYPTIC LOVE   DIK HAYD/EMI   34,085   

SLASH's 'Apocalyptic Love' Cracks U.S. Top 5 - May 30, 2012

Legendary guitarist Slash's (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) second solo album, "Apocalyptic Love", sold around 38,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 4 on The Billboard 200 chart.

http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=174722

http://hangout.altsounds.com/news/148460-slash-s-apocalyptic-love-enters-billboard-album.html

It is-Madonna just set a record for the largest drop from 356,000 to 46,000 this week-people just really don't buy albums like they used to.

yeah that Madonna thing is also deceptive.  The record was included  when you bought tickets to  see her in concert which is why it had such inflated sales the first week.  The truth was it is a bad record, and nobody was interested in it.

In addition, APOCALYPTIC LOVE is exploding internationally as the album is also 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).

That's awesome!   : ok:

Not really, just certain artists aren't doing well. The week Slash's album was released, John Mayer's solo album also debuted and sold 220,000 copies the first week out. Also Jack White, Lincoln Park and Maroon 5 have also had very sales.

This Slash album just kind of fell short.