Flint's Rock Radio » Slash

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 On Velvet Revolver, Kings of Chaos Project + Cinematic Origin of 'Anastasia' [INTERVIEW]

Anne Erickson — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:00:22 +0000

There’s no doubt Slash is one of the greatest hard rock guitarists of all time. From his work in the ‘80s with Guns N’ Roses to Velvet Revolver to his current, solo project, Slash’s guitar lines and solos carry a course, high-octane voice, packed with raw emotion, speed and technical know-how.

Slash Putting Together Ideas for His Band's Next Studio Album

Chad Childers — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:35:23 +0000

Just because Slash's recent touring is coming to an end and Myles Kennedy is heading back to Alter Bridge, that doesn't mean the creative process stops. In fact, the guitarist confirmed via Twitter that he's already thinking about the follow-up to 'Apocalyptic Love.'

Slash Debuts Live Video for 'Anastasia'

Chad Childers — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:26:21 +0000

Slash is digging a little deeper into his 'Apocalyptic Love' album with a new video for the track, 'Anastasia.' The clip is a live performance of the song, presented by I Heart Radio, that shows off the guitarist and his band's live prowess.

Slash on Scott Weiland's Velvet Revolver Reunion Comments: 'We're Not Buying It'

Chad Childers — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 16:40:16 +0000

Scott Weiland may have reunited with Velvet Revolver for a show early last year, but the singer's comments about getting back together with the band are not exactly having the desired effect.

Man Attempts to Sell Slash's Drivers License for $50,000 on 'Pawn Stars'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 19:00:02 +0000

Want to own a piece of Guns N' Roses history? All you've got to do is track down this dude who has Slash's driver's license. Yep, some guy has Slash's driver's license, and the man claims it was given to him by a friend of his, whose girlfriend had been a longtime bartender at a joint where the classic Guns lineup used to go get sloshed.

Slash, Deftones, Tool + Stone Sour Join Ozzfest Japan Lineup

Chad Childers — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 18:46:44 +0000

Ozzfest may leave quite an impression on Japan next year. The longtime hard rock and metal festival turned a few heads earlier this year when it was announced that Slipknot and Black Sabbath would headline the two-night destination festival in Japan. Now comes word that four more heavy hitters have signed on to play.

Axl Rose on Feud With Slash + Duff McKagan: I'm Surviving This War, Not the One Who Created It

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:13:20 +0000

Guns N' Roses singer Axl Rose is certainly one of the most beloved, but also detested musicians in rock history. It's almost impossible to run into anyone who doesn't have an opinion on Rose as a human being, but the GN'R icon recently partook in an interview that went pretty deep into the mind of one of rock's most polarizing figures.

Slash Explains URL Slashes on 'Conan'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:59:06 +0000

Colons, forward slashes, backward slashes, dots and coms — writing a URL can be a tricky business. And who better to set the record straight than rock’s very own Slash? Slash weighed in on the subject during last night’s (Oct. 15) episode of ‘Conan‘ during the ‘Fan Corrections’ segment, which finds viewers sending in videos [...]

Slash Postpones Los Angeles Show Due to Ailing Singer Myles Kennedy

Chad Childers — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 21:47:44 +0000

Slash‘s Los Angeles date will have to wait as singer Myles Kennedy has come down ill. As a result, the group has postponed tonight’s (Oct. 3) show at the Wiltern until Dec. 2. “We want to be 100% for this gig and we’re just not at this moment,” said the guitarist. “We’ll be back Dec. [...]

Slash Records Score for Horror Film 'Nothing to Fear,' Books 'Conan' Performance

Jeff Giles — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:34:12 +0000

Slash might be branching out into film production, but he’s still a rocker at heart — so it only makes sense that ‘Nothing to Fear,’ the debut release from his Slasher Films banner, will feature a Slash score. He broke the news via his Facebook page yesterday (Oct. 1), writing, “Going into the studio tonight [...]

Slash to Release Limited-Edition Deluxe Four-Disc Box Set

Mary Ouellette — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 18:42:30 +0000

Slash fans in the U.K. and Europe are in for a special treat this winter when a limited run of a new deluxe packaged Slash CD/DVD box sets will hit the market on Dec. 3. The special set includes the â€˜Made In Stoke 24/07/11â€™ DVD where Slash rocks out some of his best solo tunes [...]

Slash Unveils Animated Video for 'Bad Rain'

Chad Childers — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 19:12:23 +0000

Slash is once again delving into the animated world, but this time with a more sinister turn in the video for 'Bad Rain.' The guitar great and his animated counterparts turn up as the house band at a strip club that holds a dark secret.

Shinedown, Papa Roach, Slash, Nikki Sixx + More Offer 9/11 Tributes Via Twitter

Chad Childers — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:37:30 +0000

Today marks a day of reflection for many as we remember the tragic 9/11 attacks in New York, Washington, D.C. and Shanksville, Pa. Amidst terrorism, there were also great acts of heroism with many sacrificing their lives to protect others. While time has passed since that horrific September morning in 2001, every year provides a [...]

Slash Recalls Walking in on His Mother Naked With David Bowie

Chad Childers — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:24:48 +0000

Earlier this year, Slash talked about how his mother started working as a costume designer for rock legend David Bowie after she split from his father and things took a romantic turn after a period of time. Now the guitar great is offering a few more details on his encounters with the “Thin White Duke” as a youth.

Slash Will Continue Recording With Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators

Chad Childers — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 18:31:02 +0000

Slash knows something good when he sees it, and the guitarist doesn’t plan to change things up again with his lineup. Slash put together a band after recording his debut solo effort with a number of guest singers, and that band carried over into his second set, ‘Apocalyptic Love.’

Slash: Money Would Not Be Determining Factor for a Guns N' Roses Reunion

Chad Childers — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 22:48:08 +0000

Slash has moved on with his career, as have many of his former Guns N’ Roses bandmates. Even Guns N’ Roses have moved on, with Axl Rose fronting the group that features a completely different lineup. But still, there are always questions about if a reunion of the original band will ever take place.

Slash Says Expectations Don't Dictate His Musical Path

Chad Childers — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 01:34:20 +0000

Slash has seen and been through a lot in the music industry, and one thing that he’s learned over the years is to follow his own path. The guitarist knows the highs experienced early in his career and he says that he’s decided not to let expectations from the past get the better of him.

Slash Reveals That Velvet Revolver's Frontman Search Is Still On

Liz Ramanand — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 18:25:45 +0000

With his latest solo album ‘Apocalyptic Love,’ Slash has been busy on tour with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators but things aren’t running so smoothly for his other band Velvet Revolver. In an interview with the Aquarian, Slash spoke candidly about Velvet Revolver’s current state. “Unfortunately, as for Velvet Revolver, we’ll remain on a hiatus [...]

Slash Beginning Work on Next Album

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 21:13:43 +0000

The wait is over, people! After nearly two entire months since Slash released his latest solo record, the legendary guitarist is already beginning to work on an even newer album! Though it may seem somewhat premature, Slash attributes his constant writing to the direct product of his enthusiasm and the energy he’s acquired from working with his backing band, Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators.