News archives 2012
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![]() December 20, 2012 news
Listen to the song "So Long Sin City" that Slash composed and recorded with Mark Lanegan for the film This Is Not A Movie (2011), directed by Olalla Rubio. |
![]() December 19, 2012 news
Slash, Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators will play a show at Dubai Tennis Stadium on January 31st. |
![]() December 5, 2012 news
It's an accurate description of Slash's signature sound, and it seems so simple. So why is it so hard to get that famous tone? In search of the answers to this, I interviewed Ace Bergman, Slash's guitar tech on the Apocalyptic Love tour. |
![]() November 27, 2012 news
Slash, Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators will play in Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary , Slovenia, Austria, Czech Republic, Poland, Lithuania, Russia, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands and England. |
![]() November 20, 2012 news
Slash, Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators performing "Bad Rain" at Teatro de Colegiales in Buenos Aires, 18/11/2012. |
![]() November 18, 2012 news
Yesterday Zakk Wylde joined Slash, Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators on stage in Buenos Aires to perform a killer blues jam. |
![]() November 7, 2012 news
Slash, Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators live at Fundicao Progresso in Rio de Janeiro, 02/11/2012. |
![]() October 18, 2012 news
See what's happen when Slash gets behind the lens: a Nikon All Access photo gallery by Slash. |
![]() October 5, 2012 news
Yesterday Slash, Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators played "Standing In The Sun" live on Conan O'Brien TV Show broadcasted on TBS. |
![]() October 3, 2012 news
Made In Stoke is now being offered on vinyl. Presented in a hardback boxset, this edition includes 3 x 140g colored vinyl from Slash's gig in Stoke in July 2011. |
![]() September 29, 2012 news
Eagle Rock Records will be releasing a limited edition run of deluxe 4-disc packages, featuring live in New York 2012 DVD, in the U.K. and Europe on December 3rd 2012. |
![]() September 26, 2012 news
"Bad Rain", third single from Apocalyptic Love, official music video is now available. |
![]() September 22, 2012 news
All versions of AmpliTube Slash feature models of the signature gear used by Slash in the studio and for his live performances. |
![]() September 13, 2012 news
Before the incredible Slash show in Sydney, Ace kindly took us through the man in the top hat's live set up. |
![]() September 12, 2012 news
Filmed exclusively by Moshcam, Slash's sensational show at the Sydney Entertainment Centre will premiere on Friday 14th September at 10am AEST, free and in HD. |
![]() September 11, 2012 news
A tribute to guitar master and inventor Les Paul featuring Slash, Keith Richards, Billy Gibbons, Steve Miller and more. |
![]() August 28, 2012 news
Coming this October is "Slash: An Intimate Portrait", a new 144-page hardcover book by Richard Bienstock, with photography by Robert Knight. |
![]() August 26, 2012 news
Angry Anderson and Dai Pritchard from Rose Tattoo joined Slash, Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators on stage in Melbourne to perform "Nice Boys". |
![]() August 23, 2012 news
"By The Sword" featuring Andrew Stockdale from Wolfmother at Brisbane Riverstage Australia 23/08/12. |
August 22, 2012 news
Slash at the launch of the Bob Irwin Wildlife and Conservation Foundation in Brisbane, Australia. The foundation was formed to provide ongoing support to Bob Irwin in his life long commitment to preserving the planet's wildlife. |
![]() July 30, 2012 news
Bassist Todd Kerns and rhythm guitarist Frank Sidoris walk us through their rigs as well as relate their love of great gear, touring with Slash, and even evoke the spirit of Neil Diamond. |
![]() July 20, 2012 news
With Appetite For Destruction turning 25 tomorrow, Fuse spoke with Slash about Guns N' Roses' hard rock masterpiece and learned some… interesting things about the song "Paradise City". |
![]() July 18, 2012 news
Slash invited Metal Hammer magazine to visit his rehearsing studio in Los Angeles. |
![]() July 15, 2012 news
During a new interview with RollingStone.com, Slash revealed that he is already looking ahead to recording his next album with Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators. |
![]() July 13, 2012 news
Duff McKagan joined Slash, Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators on stage at Showbox SoDo in Seattle to perform "It's So Easy" and "Paradise City". |
![]() July 10, 2012 news
Slash received the 2,473rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, honoring a career in which he helped Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver sell more than 100 million albums. |
![]() June 26, 2012 news
BandFuse seamlessly connects real guitars, basses and microphones to game consoles, empowering players to jam to a selection of hits. Slash will serve as guitar instructor, helping players master their instrument. |
![]() June 15, 2012 news
Watch Slash use the official Slash app, AmpliTube Slash and walk you through the features while talking about how he used iRig while writing songs for his latest album Apocalyptic Love. |
![]() June 15, 2012 news
Here's the new series of AmpliTube Slash apps for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad and the inclusion of Slash's signature gear into the cutting edge AmpliTube Custom Shop desktop/laptop app and plug-in for Mac/PC. |
![]() June 15, 2012 news
Check out "Standing In The Sun" single cover art. |
![]() June 14, 2012 news
Slash, Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators will play in Manaus, Brasilia, Sao Paulo, Curitiba and Porto Alegre in November 2012. |
![]() June 13, 2012 news
Experience Apocalyptic Love like never before, in the studio with Slash, Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators using the Slash360 Apps. |
![]() June 11, 2012 news
Slash, Myles Kennedy, The Conspirators and Lzzy Hale performed "Out Ta Get Me" for the first time on stage at Heineken Music Hall in Amsterdam, 10/6/2012. |
![]() June 7, 2012 news
Slash, Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators performed "Anastasia" for the first time on stage at Hammersmith Apollo in London, 6/6/2012. |
![]() May 29, 2012 news
The two-disc set is described as follows: the most iconic rock guitarist since Keith Richards, Slash has achieved the status of most interesting hard rock act in the world today. |
![]() May 27, 2012 news
Thank you for participating and congratulations to winners. |
![]() May 24, 2012 news
An exclusive clip of Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators performing "Beggars And Hangers-On" from Guitar Center Sessions on DirecTV. |
![]() May 24, 2012 news
Slash, Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators performed "You're A Lie" on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, the American talk show hosted by Jimmy Fallon on NBC. |
![]() May 23, 2012 news
Slash, Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators played "One Last Thrill" for the first time on stage during this gig. |
![]() May 23, 2012 news
For your chance to win the Slash fanpack and leather jacket please answer the question below. What is the title of Slash's first solo album: Ain't Life Grand, Contraband, Slash or Apocalyptic Love? |
![]() May 16, 2012 news
An exclusive clip of Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators performing "Not For Me" from Guitar Center Sessions on DirecTV. |
![]() May 15, 2012 news
Check out the legendary guitarist in an exclusive six-song live set with Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators. |
![]() May 15, 2012 news
Check out the new official music video for "You're A Lie" from the album Apocalyptic Love out on May 22nd. |
![]() May 15, 2012 news
As Apocalyptic Love is about to be released, participate in our free contest and get a chance to win one of the "Waiting for Apocalyptic Love" special packages. |
![]() May 11, 2012 news
Slash, Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators performed "Mississippi Queen" (Mountain cover) for first time on stage at Hard Rock Live in Biloxi, 10/5/2012. |
![]() May 10, 2012 news
Check out the behind-the-scenes footage from Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators' "You're A Lie" video shoot. |
![]() May 10, 2012 news
Slash, Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators performed "Simple Man" (Lynyrd Skynyrd cover) for first time on stage at Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, 9/5/2012. |
![]() May 8, 2012 news
Watch Guns N' Roses at Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame full show in Cleveland: induction by Green Day, members speeches and live performance. |
![]() May 6, 2012 news
An exclusive clip of Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators performing "Fall To Pieces" from Guitar Center Sessions on DirecTV. |
![]() May 4, 2012 news
Slash, Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators kicked off their World Tour 2012 last night at Rams Head Live in Baltimore, U.S.A. and performed "Standing In The Sun" for the first time on stage. |
![]() May 2, 2012 news
Slash at Barefoot Recording Studios, where he was finishing his upcoming album Apocalyptic Love which features Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators, and gives a little insight into his gear and recording process. |
![]() April 28, 2012 news
Get your chance to open for Slash on World Tour 2012: 20 cities, 20 unsigned bands. |
![]() April 27, 2012 news
The Xperience is a Slash cover band with an open unlimited line-up. Sharing audio tracks over the web without meeting each other, musicians record and gather songs originally performed by Slash with Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver or Snakepit. |
![]() April 26, 2012 news
Slash talks to Mick Wall for Classic Rock. |
![]() April 25, 2012 news
Dunlop Manufacturing presents the MXR Slash Octave Fuzz. Developed by Slash and the MXR Innovations engineering team over the years for his own personal rig, this extremely unique and multi-faceted pedal is now available to the public. |
![]() April 23, 2012 news
Dunlop worked closely with Slash to design the Slash Cry Baby Classic, custom-voiced for the raw, expressive sound that influenced a generation of guitar players. |
![]() April 16, 2012 news
Eagle Rock has set a May 25 release date for Let It Roll - Live In Germany, a new concert DVD from Velvet Revolver filmed at the Palladium in Cologne, Germany in March 2008. |
![]() April 15, 2012 news
Episode of the Roonie Wood programme featuring Slash. |
![]() April 14, 2012 news
Chad Smith, Flea, Anthony Kiedis and guitarist Josh Klinghoffer performed "Higher Ground" with Slash and Ronnie Wood at the Hall of Fame 2012. |
![]() April 14, 2012 news
Slash, Duff McKagan, Steven Adler, Matt Sorum and Gilby Clarke performed three Guns N' Roses songs with Myles Kennedy at the band's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony. |
![]() April 13, 2012 news
Slash talks about songwriting, new album and fave collaborators. |
![]() April 13, 2012 news
Slash won the Riff Lord award and played "You're A Lie", "Nothing To Say", "Back From Cali" and "School's Out" (featuring Alice Cooper) at Revolver Golden Award ceremony in Los Angeles. |
![]() April 13, 2012 news
Explore Music recently conducted an interview with Slash that you can now watch on YouTube. |
![]() April 11, 2012 news
Slash, Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators performed "You're A Lie" and "Back From Cali" on Jimmy Kimmel Show. |
![]() April 7, 2012 news
Yesterday Slash performed "Little Wing", "Whole Lotta Love" and "Come Together" with Black Diamond Hearts yesterday at Rock Lily Music Bar in Sydney. |
![]() April 6, 2012 news
"He took great care of me personally, as one of his loyal fans and Marshall amp enthusiasts, ever since we first met in the early '90s." |
![]() April 4, 2012 news
Watch the second audition for Slash's backup guitarist. |
![]() April 4, 2012 news
Auditioning to play guitar alongside Slash can't be easy. Watch the first of two auditions. |
![]() April 2, 2012 news
As Slash gears up for the release of his second solo album Apocalyptic Love, he's announced a special release show set for Tuesday, May 22. |
![]() March 29, 2012
Watch the behind-the-scenes footage from the "Gotten" video shoot. |
![]() March 29, 2012
Slash released this special video to help raise awareness for the plight of homeless youth in Los Angeles. |
![]() March 27, 2012
Slash talks about Apocalyptic Love, zoo commercials with Betty White & more. |
March 25, 2012
Slash with Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators warm-up gig at Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto. |
![]() March 23, 2012
The mission of the Wildlife Waystation is to rescue, rehabilitate, relocate, and provide sanctuary for exotic animals from around the world as well as native wildlife. |
![]() March 22, 2012
A clip from the DVD/Blu-ray/CD release of B.B. King: Live At The Royal Albert Hall 2011. |
![]() March 21, 2012
In the final episode Slash wraps up recording and ships the tapes. |
![]() March 12, 2012
Slash playing the Top Gear ending theme tune "Jessica" on B.B.C.'s Top Gear (original song by The Allman Brothers). |
![]() March 12, 2012
Slash appears on Top Gear Season 18 Episode 7, broadcasted on B.B.C. channel. |
![]() March 10, 2012
Slash turns out to be a triple threat. Rock star, model and...photographer? |
![]() March 5, 2012
Slash has announced the complete tracklist from his forthcoming album Apocalyptic Love, out May 22nd. |
![]() February 28, 2012
Slash talks about his new album, the Gunners legendary Sydney concert at Eastern Creek back in the 90s and taking the kids to school. |
![]() February 28, 2012
If you've ever wondered where one of our greatest guitar legends does his thing, turns out it's in an isolated room dubbed the 'Slash Box'. |
![]() February 27, 2012
As Slash is in Sydney, "You're A Lie", first single from Apocalyptic Love, was broadcasted on Australian radio station Triple M. |
![]() February 26, 2012
Slash performed "Rise Today" with Alter Bridge and Myles Kennedy at Soundwave Festival in Sydney. |
![]() February 25, 2012
BandFuse Rock Legends is due out in 2012, and it allows gamers to plug their guitars and microphones into their Xbox 360 and play along with their favorite songs using animated tablature. |
![]() February 25, 2012
Slash and Betty White know where the wildest spot in Los Angeles will be, and its at the LAIR (Living Amphibians, Invertebrates, and Reptiles). Opening Thursday March 8, 2012 in L.A. Zoo. |
![]() February 24, 2012
Australia's station Triple M is premiering a 30-second audio sample of "You're A Lie", a brand new song from Slash. The track comes off Slash's second solo album, "Apocalyptic Love". |
![]() February 22, 2012
If you've ever wondered where one of our greatest guitar legends does his thing, turns out it's in an isolated room dubbed the 'Slash Box'. |
![]() February 22, 2012
After ripping through "Back to Cali" in the game during its unveiling event this past week, Slash sat down for an exclusive interview with ArtisitDirect.com editor in chief Rick Florino about BandFuse. |
February 20, 2012
Slash has just finished recording his new album and part of the release will be an interactive video of the band playing the album complete, and recorded on 6 - 360° cameras. The user will be able to choose which camera to watch. |
![]() February 19, 2012
Lenny Kravitz and Slash performed "Always On The Run" at the Keep Memory Alive foundation's "Power of Love Gala" celebrating Muhammad Ali's 70th birthday at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas. |
![]() February 19, 2012
Haley Reinhart, Myles Kennedy and Slash performed "Wild Horses" at the Keep Memory Alive foundation's "Power of Love Gala" celebrating Muhammad Ali's 70th birthday at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas. |
![]() February 16, 2012
Guitarist Frank Sidoris is reportedly leaving The Cab following their international tour to play with Slash, Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators. |
![]() February 16, 2012
Apocalyptic Love: Slash's new album, featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators, due to May 22, 2012. |
![]() February 16, 2012
Rolling Stone visited Slash late last year to discuss the making of the album, why he is a "band guy" and the importance of jamming with other musicians to stay humble. |
![]() February 15, 2012
Behind every great album is a brilliant producer. Enter in Eric Valentine. |
![]() February 13, 2012
As he puts the finishing touches on his as-yet-untitled second solo album due out May 22, Slash has announced that his headlining U.S.A. tour will begin May 3 in Baltimore. |
![]() February 12, 2012
Based on the album cover art, that artist Ron English has created this sculpture which is currently presented at Art Basel Miami. |
![]() February 10, 2012
In the second installment, Slash and friends go old school, deep into the LA valley for pre pre production, to work out new tracks. |
![]() February 6, 2012
Slash is currently in a Los Angeles studio putting the finishing touches on his second solo album. The as-yet-untitled disc is due out on May 18 in Australia, May 21 in Europe and May 22 in North America. |
![]() February 6, 2012
Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of Slash in the studio recording the follow-up album to his 2010 solo debut. |
![]() February 1, 2012
Slash, Megadeth, Black Label Society, Terrorvision and more have been confirmed for the 10th annual installment of the Download festival on June 8. |
![]() January 31, 2012
Last week, Kerns called in to give us a scoop on what has been happening inside that studio in the heart of Hollywood. |
![]() January 29, 2012
Slash will be performing at the 16th annual Power of Love Gala at MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas. The event will take place on February, 18 in celebration of the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali. |
![]() January 23, 2012
Shot on location at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles for the championship game between the NY Giants and the SF 49ers on January 22nd. |
![]() January 20, 2012
Ernie Ball was the first to offer rock strings with the creation of Slinkys, and further revolutionized the market by offering guitarists Custom-Gauge single strings. |
![]() January 17, 2012
Slash, along with Myles Kennedy on vocals, will take the stage Friday, March 23 at The Phoenix Concert Theatre, in a concert presentation with Monster Energy. |
![]() January 13, 2012
Velvet Revolver reunited with singer Scott Weiland for a one-off performance at last night's "Love You Madly: A Concert For John O'Brien" at the House Of Blues in West Hollywood. |
![]() January 6, 2012
Guitarist Dave Kushner got the group back together to honor his late best friend. |
![]() January 2, 2012
The first annual Ultimate Classic Rock Awards have been announced and the big winner for Best Live Album is none other than Slash, for his Made In Stoke 24/7/11. |
