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SLASH: First Photo Of Touring Band Released
The first photo of Slash's new touring band — featuring the VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist alongside vocalist Myles Kennedy (ALTER BRIDGE),bassist Todd Kerns (SIN CITY SINNERS, STATIC IN STEREO, AGE OF ELECTIC),rhythm guitarist Bobby Schneck (WEEZER, GREEN DAY) and drummer Brent Fitz (...March 31, 2010
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EXODUS Guitarist: 'We Were There Before Anybody But METALLICA'
Mark Eglinton of The Quietus recently conducted an interview with guitarist Gary Holt of San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Quietus: Have the big labels killed music? Gary Holt: Maybe they have something to do with it, but technology is more...March 30, 2010
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SLASH To Perform At Australia's 'MTV Classic: The Launch' Event
According to MTV Australia, former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash will head Down Under to celebrate the launch of MTV's latest channel MTV Classic. Melbourne's Palace Theatre will set the backdrop for the event — titled "MTV Classic: The Launch" — held on Wednesday, April...March 28, 2010
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SLASH Announces Lineup Change In His Touring Band
Todd Kerns (SIN CITY SINNERS, STATIC IN STEREO, AGE OF ELECTIC) has replaced Dave Henning (BIG WRECK) on bass in former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash's touring band. The rest of the group consists of rhythm guitarist Bobby Schneck (WEEZER, GREEN DAY),drummer Brent Fitz (...March 26, 2010
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Be In SLASH's Music Video For 'By The Sword'
Legendary guitarist Slash (GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER) and Andrew Stockdale of WOLFMOTHER will be shooting a music video for the song "By The Sword" next Saturday, April 3 and Sunday, April 4 in the Los Angeles area and would like you to be a part of it. According to the casting call sheet: "We'...March 26, 2010
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SLASH: Solo Album Media Player Released
A new media player for legendary guitarist Slash's (GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER) first true solo album, simply entitled "Slash", is available below. "Slash" will be released in North America on April 6 via EMI Label Services and in the U.K. on May 10 through Roadrunner Records. The album features...March 26, 2010
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SLASH: New Song Available For Free Download
The song "Watch This" from legendary guitarist Slash's (GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER) first true solo album, simply entitled "Slash", is available for free download using the widget below. The track features guest appearances by Dave Grohl (NIRVANA, FOO FIGHTERS) and Duff McKagan (GUNS N' ROSES, V...March 24, 2010
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SLASH Rehearsing With Solo Band; Video Available
Video footage of former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash rehearsing with three members of his solo band — rhythm guitarist Bobby Schneck (WEEZER, GREEN DAY),drummer Brent Fitz (ALICE COOPER, VINCE NEIL),and bass player Dave Henning (BIG WRECK)— can be viewed below. Slash's...March 24, 2010
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Would SLASH Star In A Potential Sequal To 'It Might Get Loud'?
The Pulse of Radio reports: Producer Thomas Tull is considering doing a sequel to the 2008 documentary, "It Might Get Loud", and there's already been talk about what artists might get involved. The original flick explored the history of the electric guitar, focusing on the careers and styles of Jimm...March 24, 2010
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SLASH Sets Release Week Of Activities For First Solo Album
One of the greatest rock stars of our time is celebrating the release of his new album in true rock star fashion — by dominating the late night scene, late night television that is. Iconic musician Slash is known for trailblazing guitar work and the innovative, hard-rocking sounds of his new album w...March 23, 2010
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Drummer SIMON KIRKE Talks About FREE: 'We Became Our Own Worst Enemies'
Drummer Simon Kirke is a founding member of two of the most legendary bands of his generation, FREE and BAD COMPANY. In an interview with "Long Live Rock" on Blog Talk Radio, he recalled the internal pressures that confronted FREE after the worldwide hit "All Right Now" rocketed the band to stardom....March 23, 2010
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SLASH: Six Complete Songs From Solo Album Available For Streaming
Six complete tracks from legendary guitarist Slash's (GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER) first true solo album, simply entitled "Slash", have been posted online ahead of the CD's release. Two of the songs — "Watch This" and "By The Sword" can be heard using the audio player below. Three other cuts — "G...March 23, 2010
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SLASH Confirmed For Holland's PINKPOP Festival
Former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash has been confirmed for this year's Pinkpop festival, set to take place May 28-30, 2010 in Landgraaf, Netherlands. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Friday, May 28: RAMMSTEIN MOTÖRHEAD KASABIAN EPICA PAOLO NUTINI THE OPPOSI...March 23, 2010
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SLASH's Version Of 'Paradise City' Featuring FERGIE Gets Withdrawn
Due to legal reasons, Slash's collaboration with BLACK EYED PEAS singer Fergie (a.k.a. Stacy Ann Ferguson) on a new recording of the GUNS N' ROSES classic "Paradise City" (hear audio below),also featuring CYPRESS HILL, has had to be withdrawn from the limited-edition deluxe version of Slash's upcom...March 19, 2010
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SLASH: More Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Solo Album Sessions Available
12 minutes' worth of behind-the-scenes footage from the making of legendary guitarist Slash's (GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER) first true solo album, simply entitled "Slash", can be viewed in two parts below. The clips contain footage from the recording sessions for the CD, including appearances by...March 19, 2010
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