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Stone Temple Pilots Members Minus Scott Weiland to Play Benefit with Slash, Duff McKagan + More

Chad Childers — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:32:31 +0000

For those wondering about the future of Stone Temple Pilots without Scott Weiland, the first clue will come later this month when the DeLeo brothers and drummer Eric Kretz perform at the MusiCares MAP Fund benefit in Los Angeles. The trio is being advertised as 'Members of Stone Temple Pilots,' lending credence to the notion that they'll be able to continue utilizing the band name without worry.

Slash 'Speechless' at Video of Seven Year Old Girl Playing 'Sweet Child O' Mine'

Dave Lifton — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:34:13 +0000

We have a new addition to our growing collection of 'Really Talented Little Kids Playing Classic Rock' videos. Earlier this month we saw a six-year-old drumming along to Van Halen's 'Hot for Teacher.' and now we have a seven-year-old girl playing Slash's guitar part on Guns N' Roses' 'Sweet Child O' Mine.'

Slash Records Version of 'Angry Birds Space' Theme

Dave Lifton — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 19:09:25 +0000

Few things kill a day's productivity for us more than a new update from one of the Angry Birds games. So as rock fans, we were thrilled to get a bit of a surprise today (March 7) when we saw that the latest version of Angry Birds Space features Slash, whom creators Rovio branded an 'honorary Angry Bird' in the update's notes.

Slash, Duff McKagan + More React to Lamb of God's Randy Blythe's Not Guilty Verdict on Twitter

Dave Lifton — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:59:59 +0000

This morning (March 5), a Czech court cleared Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe of charges related to the 2010 death of a fan at a concert. Following the acquittal, many of those in the rock community, including former Guns N' Roses members Slash and Duff McKagan, took to Twitter to voice their approval and show their support. Their tweets are embedded below.

Slash vs. Van Halen Argument Lands Couple In Jail

Annie Zaleski — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 14:26:31 +0000

Conventional wisdom says that when it comes to relationships, opposites attract. Besides keeping things interesting, differences of opinion often lead to engaging, mind-expanding discussions. But for one Ohio couple, a healthy debate about who was the best axe-slinger ever — former Guns N’ Roses mane man Slash or riff king Eddie Van Halen – devolved into a [...]

Alice Cooper Guests at Slash Concert

Dave Lifton — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 18:12:12 +0000

Although there is 17 years difference between the two, Alice Cooper and Slash have plenty in common, including a love of heavy rock, living on the edge and top hats. So it makes sense that the two would jam together, as they did on on Thursday (Jan. 31).

Slash Refuses to Work With Scott Weiland Again

Dave Lifton — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 20:05:36 +0000

If Slash ever decides to give up his solo career and get back with Velvet Revolver, it will have to be with a different lead singer. In a new interview, the guitarist shut the door on any plans to work again with Scott Weiland, who, in November, expressed a desire to work with the ex-Guns N' Roses musicians again.

Slash to Release Special Edition of 'Apocalyptic Love'

Dave Lifton — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:30:27 +0000

If you Slash fans couldn’t get enough of ‘Apocalyptic Love‘ when it was released back in May, you’re in luck. On Nov. 19, the guitarist will release a “special enhanced” edition of the album. The three-disc set contains the original 13-song album, two bonus songs (‘Crazy Life’ and ‘Carolina’), with eight tracks from the Guitar [...]

Axl Rose Says Former Guns N' Roses Bandmates Bullied Him

Billy Dukes — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:26:29 +0000

Axl Rose has suddenly emerged to do interviews for the first time in years and what he's saying might make former Guns N' Roses bandmates Slash and Duff McKagan a little uncomfortable. Including former girlfriend Stephanie Seymour, Rose says the the trio broke his songwriting spirit.

Bret Michaels Explains Why Slash Didn't Fit In With Poison

Chad Childers — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 02:05:05 +0000

Could you imagine how different Poison would sound if Slash was their guitarist? Or how the former Guns N’ Roses star would look with poofy hair and tons of makeup? Well, the top-hatted one did in fact try out for the job, and as you might expect it wasn’t a perfect match.

Slash Issues Rules For Potential Interviewers

Dave Lifton — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 16:21:54 +0000

One of the toughest things a classic rock artist has to deal with is working up a new batch of songs only to have the press focus exclusively on your past. Slash has found a way to ensure that the focus is on his most recent work and not Guns N’ Roses, by limiting discussion about it.

Lemmy from Motorhead Joins Slash on Stage in Boston

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 21:49:18 +0000

Lemmy from Motorhead joined Slash on stage in Boston, Mass. recently to perform ‘Doctor Alibi,’ their collaboration from Slash’s self-titled 2010 album. You can watch the whole thing right here. As soon as knowledgeable fans at the show saw a microphone stand set up at an abnormally high level, with the mic pointing straight down, [...]

Slash Jockeying for 'Sesame Street' Gig

Chad Childers — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:41:57 +0000

Believe it or not, Slash hasn’t performed everywhere. In fact, the guitarist has one gig that’s eluded him for years that he still wants to play. So please, can’t you tell him how to get… how to get to Sesame Street? In a year where he’s already been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall [...]

Slash Reflects on Hollywood Walk of Fame Honor

Chad Childers — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:00:18 +0000

Slash became the latest celebrity to join the Hollywood Walk of Fame this past week, and the guitar great admits that he almost didn’t believe it to be true until the weeks leading up to the ceremony. The former Guns N’ Roses guitarist told Fuse in a video interview, “When I first heard that I [...]

Slash Announces Fall 2012 Tour Dates With Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators

Billy Dukes — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:00:27 +0000

Slash hasn’t even begun his summer tour, but he’s announced 18 dates for a fall tour of America that will include Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators. The trek begins Sept. 4 in San Diego, Calif and wraps up Oct. 3 in Los Angeles and includes stops in major cities across the country.

Slash Remembers His First Guitar

Dave Lifton — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 17:00:27 +0000

You never forget your first. Of course, we’re talking about guitars. Did you think we meant something else? The nerve of some people. Either way, in a new interview, Slash discusses the instruments on which he got his start. Although he’s so closely associated with the Gibson Les Paul (and even has his own signature [...]

Slash Says Axl's Letter Inspired Guns N' Roses' Hall of Fame Performance

Jeff Giles — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:35:19 +0000

What, you thought we were finished talking about Guns N’ Roses and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Not a chance. You’re in a jungle of Slash and Axl quotes, baby, and you’re gonna be here ’til you die.

Slash Announces New Round of Summer 2012 Tour Dates

Dave Swanson — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:00:43 +0000

Slash, the world’s busiest guitar hero, will soon be hitting the road in support of his new album, ‘Apocalyptic Love.’ Just to make sure he’s never got a free moment, he’s added a whole bunch of dates to his schedule. Operating as Slash: Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators, the recent Rock and Roll Hall [...]

Daily Rewind: Slash, Jackson Browne, Kiss + More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:47:41 +0000

Today Slash is ready to close that whole ugly Guns N’ Roses chapter in his life, Jackson Browne will hit the road this summer, and the Rock ‘N’ Roll Allstars become the Rock ‘N’ Roll NoShows. Plus, Kiss and ‘The Avengers’ square off, we review the new Beach Boys track, and Springsteen, Ozzy and the [...]

Slash Turns Out The Light On Guns N' Roses And The Hall Of Fame

Dave Swanson — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:54:45 +0000

Like sands through the hour glass, these are the days of… oh wait, that’s a different soap opera. Drama-rich and story poor, the saga of Guns N Roses appears to be at the end for Slash. It seems the guitar legend is ready to move on from any thoughts of the original band reuniting, once and for all.