Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick has issued the following update: "I was honored to be a guest at the Slash performance on the George Lopez show ['Lopez Tonight'] taped in Burbank last night. I got there early enough to say hello to the band, hang out in the green room, and chat with both of ...
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Guitarist Ed LaVolpe has left reactivated New Jersey metallers EXXPLORER and has been replaced by original "Symphonies of Steel" (1985) axeman Kevin Kennedy. The lineup continues otherwise unchanged, with Lennie Rizzo on vocals, Mike Sakowski on drums, Jay McCaffery on bass, and Kevin Kennedy and Fred Gorhau on guitars. EXXPLORER is currently writing and recording ...
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According to Billboard.com, VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash's all-star collaborations album, simply titled "Slash", is on track to score the highest new entry on next week's The Billboard 200 chart, with first-week U.S. sales of around 50,000 copies. That should be enough to secure the rock icon a Top 10 debut. "Slash" ...
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Legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES) was joined by WOLFMOTHER frontman Andrew Stockdale for a performance of Slash's new solo single, "By The Sword", on last night's (Tuesday, April 6) edition of NBC-TV's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno". Watch video of the appearance below. As previously reported, Todd Kerns (SIN CITY SINNERS, ...
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Legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES) will play a special "surprise" show at the Roxy in Hollywood, California on Saturday, April 10 at midnight. Click here to get tickets . If you are asked for a password, type in "slashrox." You can also call 310.278.9457, or go to the Roxy at ...
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According to Rte.ie, THIN LIZZY legend Phil Lynott is one of the Top 10 people on the Ireland's "Greatest" list, as revealed on "The Tubridy Show" on RTÉ Radio 1. Speaking about the results of the poll, broadcaster Myles Dungan said, "It's a snapshot of where we are at as a country — ...
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Former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash was interviewed by the Toronto Sun in early March when he visited Toronto, Ontario, Canada to take part in the Canadian Music Week. Clips from the chat can now be viewed below. As previously reported, Todd Kerns (SIN CITY SINNERS, STATIC IN STEREO, AGE OF ...
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Legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) will be IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's guests on Friday, April 23 during Bruce's weekly BBC 6 Music radio program, dubbed "The Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show". Listen to the broadcast live via the Internet between 9:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight) U.K. time at
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Duff McKagan (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) and Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) took over the radio today (April 1) to play songs from Slash's new solo album. You can listen to the show using the widget below. Also available is video footage of the making of the "Slash Radio Takeover". Slash's first true ...
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Legendary rocker Alice Cooper spoke to CBS News about R&B star Erykah Badu's latest music video, "Window Seat", which depicts her walking, stripping naked, then acting out being gunned down on the same Dallas street where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Cooper, who is known for his stage antics - including simulating ...
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Legendary guitarist Slash's (GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER) first true solo album, simply entitled "Slash", is available for streaming in its entirety at AOL Music. "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 an ...
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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 (ALICE COOPER, VINCE NEIL) — can be viewed below. Slash ...
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ALTER BRIDGE has issued the following update: "We are pleased to inform you that the recording of our third album has been completed. It was an amazing journey and we believe that the songs that we have created are our most inspired and dynamic work to date. "We all worked very hard on these songs, ...
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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 28. Slash will ...
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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 (ALICE COOPER, VINCE NEIL) and vocalist ...
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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're ...
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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 an all-star roster of guest ...
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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, VELVET REVOLVER). In a recent interview with MusicRadar.com, Slash ...
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Legendary VELVET REVOLVER/GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash will perform at the second annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards presented by Epiphone — set to tape Thursday, April 8 at Los Angeles' Club Nokia and air on VH1 Classic on May 22. One of the greatest rock guitar players of all time and Epiphone signature artist, Slash ...
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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 touring band, which will take to the ...
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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 — "Ghost", "Starlight" and "I'll ...
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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 OPPOSITES THE TEMPER TRAP GOSSIP SUNGRAZER Saturday, May 29: ...
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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 upcoming self-titled solo debut. Fans should note that ...
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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 Fergie, Kid Rock, Lemmy Kilmister, Adam Levine of MAROON ...
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The Australian iTunes store is offering 30-second audio samples of all the tracks that appear on the forthcoming first true solo album from legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES), simply entitled "Slash". You can also check them out in the YouTube clip below. "By The Sword", the first single from "Slash", will be ...
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Former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash was the featured guest on last night's (Monday, March 15) edition of "The Hour". The program, which airs at 11:00 p.m. on CBC in Canada, is hosted by George Stroumboulopoulos. The interview is now available for viewing at this location. A preview clip ...
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Legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) performed his new solo song "Beautiful Dangerous" with the BLACK EYED PEAS this past Saturday night (March 13) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. In his review of the show, Bobby Reed of the Chicago Sun-Times writes of the track, "The tune wasn't anything ...
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Former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash will be the featured guest on tonight's (Monday, March 15) edition of "The Hour". The program, which airs at 11:00 p.m. on CBC in Canada, is hosted by George Stroumboulopoulos. The interview will be available for viewing at this location once it has ...
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Dave Bookman of the Toronto, Ontario, Canada alternative rock station 102.1 The Edge conducted an interview with former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash earlier this week when Slash was in town for the Canadian Music Week. Watch the chat in two parts below. Slash has unveiled the lineup of his touring ...
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Gibson.com has uploaded video footage of legendary GUNS N' ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash talking about his new, star-studded solo album and recreating the guitar that welcomed us all to the jungle. Slash has unveiled the lineup of his touring band, which will take to the road this spring in support of ...
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