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"Slash: Raised On The Sunset Strip" Documentary Coming to Blu-Ray & DVD
The new documentary "Slash: Raised On The Sunset Strip" is coming to Blu-ray & DVD on February 5, 2016. Produced by Guitar Center and DIRECTV, Raised On The Sunset Strip will take you deep into Slash's life; it includes footage from the archives and interviews with artist and bandmates who helped form his incredible career.
The 90-minute documentary is directed by Marty Atkins, known for his work with Nine Inch Nails and Public Image Ltd. Aside from tracing Slash's journey to worldwide success, the documentary also takes us to the studio with Slash during the making of 2014's "World On Fire" with Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators.
(LOS ANGELES, CA, July 15, 2019) SLASH FT MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS–LIVING THE DREAM TOUR captures the band’s incendiary concert performance on their sold-out 2019 tour. Shot on location in front of a rabid crowd at London’s legendary Hammersmith Apollo. LIVING THE DREAM TOUR will be released on DVD+2CD, Blu-ray+2 CD, 3LP Black Vinyl, limited edition 3LP Red Vinyl, digital video and digital audio, worldwide on September 20, 2019. An extremely limited amount of signed copies will be available while supplies last; to purchase the LIVING THE DREAM TOUR, visit: https://shop.bandwear.com/collections/slash-shop.
LIVING THE DREAM TOUR features SLASH & CO. roaring through a highly charged 2-hour set of tracks from all four of Slash’s solo albums. The set includes “Call of the Wild” “Driving Rain,” “By The Sword,” “Back From Cali,” “Starlight,” “World On Fire” and “Anastasia.” There’s a searing live version of “Shadow Life,” as well as “We Are All Gonna Die” and “Doctor Alibi,” during which lead singerMyles Kennedy switches vocal duties with bassist Todd Kerns. Watch a “First Look” of the LIVING THE DREAM TOUR as the band performs “Anastasia” HERE. SLASH tears up the Hammersmith Apollo with staggering solos while dropping giant slabs of riffs with casual ease, delivering the essence of rock ‘n’ roll in this show. You can see it, hear it and feel it. “Every night is chasing that magic and when it all happens, it’s euphoric,” SLASH states. “I just love it…London kicks ass.”DVD/Blu-ray bonus feature: Live In London mini-documentary, including interview with SLASH and MYLES, plus behind-the-scenes footage of the tour.SLASH FT. MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS 2019 worldwide tour in support of their most recent studio album LIVING THE DREAM continues with the launch of their North American headlining tour through July15 in San Francisco. The trek will include festival stops at Heavy Montreal in Quebec on July 28 and at Lollapalooza on August 4 in Chicago, IL. Tickets are on-sale now, visit: http://www.slashonline.com.
The critically acclaimed album LIVING THE DREAM (Snakepit Records/RoadRunner Records) is the third full-length offering from SLASH FT MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS. The LOS ANGELES TIMES described the album as, “his best work since the demise of Velvet Revolver. …full of “unexpected funk, boogie, blues and garage rock influences.” While ROLLING STONE declared the album, “a biting blues filigree at the end of a riff, weeping solos full of long notes, boogie-woogie riffs.” Elsewhere, CLASSIC ROCK hailed, “the bands third and Best Album, ‘The Great Pretender’ is the album’s masterpiece and one of the best things Slash has ever done.” Fans can purchase or stream LIVING THE DREAMHERE . Fueled by the Top 5rock song“Driving Rain,” its live-action, animated video as well as the best critical acclaim of their career, LIVING THE DREAM debuted with 10, Top 10 chart placements around the world. The current single “Mind Your Manners”–which Rolling Stone hailed “a menacing blues-rocker” –continues to climb the charts at Rock radio. “Mind Your Manners” follows “Driving Rain”—SLASH’s fastest rising single to date–which recently became the band’s 5th,Top 5 radio hit in a row. SLASH FT MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS have had 6 consecutive, Top 10hit singles at radio.
SLASH FT MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS are:SLASH (guitars) MYLES KENNEDY (vocals)TODD KERNS (bass)BRENT FITZ (drums)FRANK SIDORIS (rhythm guitars)
News SLASH FT. MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS “LIVE AT THE ROXY 9/25/14″
On June 15th in the UK/Europe and June 16th in the US, Eagle Rock Entertainment will simultaneously release Live At The Roxy 9/25/14 by Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators on DVD, Blu-ray, 3LP, 2CD, and digital formats.
Shortly after the release of their World On Fire album (their second collaborative effort), guitarist extraordinaire Slash took the stage with Myles Kennedy (of Alter Bridge fame) & The Conspirators at the legendary Roxy Theatre on Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. A staple of rock history that helped birth countless bands, including Guns ‘N’ Roses, the atmospheric venue gave fans a brilliant opportunity to see the band up close as they delivered a set packed with more recent solo tracks, including several from the new album, and classics from Slash’s days with Guns ‘n’ Roses and Velvet Revolver: “Ghost,” “Back From Cali,” “World On Fire,” “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” “Anastasia,” “Paradise City,” “Slither,” “Nightrain,” and many more. The intimate setting inspired the band to deliver a scintillating, dynamic performance that is brilliantly captured on Live At The Roxy 9/25/14.
DVD / BLU-RAY TRACKLISTING
1) Ghost 2) Nightrain 3) Back From Cali 4) You Could Be Mine 5) Rocket Queen 6) Bent To Fly 7) Starlight 8) You’re A Lie 9) World On Fire 10) Anastasia 11) Sweet Child O’ Mine 12) Slither 13) Paradise City – Bonus Tracks: (1) Stone Blind (2) You’re Crazy (3) Wicked Stone (4) 30 Years To Life
3LP / 2CD TRACKLISTING
1) Ghost 2) Nightrain 3) Halo 4) Back From Cali 5) Stone Blind 6) You Could Be Mine 7) Doctor Alibi 8) You’re Crazy 9) Wicked Stone 10) 30 Years To Life 11) Rocket Queen 12) Bent To Fly 13) Starlight 14) You’re A Lie 15) World On Fire 16) Anastasia 17) Sweet Child O’ Mine 18) Slither 19) Paradise City
NAMM 2020: Gibson has announced the brand new Slash Collection, comprising a total of six instruments bearing distinctive features favoured by the Guns N’ Roses guitarist.
The Slash collection is made up of four Les Paul Standard electric guitars and two J-45 Standard acoustic guitars.
Slash Collection Les Paul Standard
Each Slash Collection Les Paul Standard features a solid mahogany body with a AAA maple cap and a C-shaped mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard. Other standard features across the electric guitar collection include signature Gibson “Slashbucker” pickups, hand-wired electronics with Orange Drop capacitors, Slash’s ‘Scully’ signature on the back of the headstock and a vintage-style brown hardshell case. Slash’s new Ernie Ball strings and four Slash Jim Dunlop Tortex picks will also be included with each guitar.
Slash Collection J-45 Standard
The Slash Collection J-45 Standards are the first Gibson acoustic guitars to bear the guitarist’s moniker. Each J-45 Standard features a custom Slash rounded C-neck profile, a 16-inch fingerboard radius and an LR Baggs VTC pickup system for amplifying the guitar’s natural acoustic sound.
GIBSON ANNOUNCES WORLDWIDE RELEASE OF NEW ‘SLASH 1966 EDS-1275 DOUBLENECK’ PRE-SALE STARTS NOW
NASHVILLE, TN (September 11, 2019) Gibson , the legitimate leader in professional instruments proudly presents the Slash 1966 EDS-1275 Doubleneck . A pre-sale is officially underway now for the Slash 1966 EDS-1275 Doubleneck guitars, sold through select Authorized Gibson dealers and available in-store October 1 , vis it www.gibson.com for further details.
Over the years, SLASH’s rise to rock royalty has featured a variety of iconic Gibson guitars , but it was the 1966 EDS-1275 Doubleneck that both diversified his sound and solidified his guitar god aesthetic. SLASH bought it from a small music store in Indiana in 1990 and put it into rotation almost immediately. Using the natural chime and chorus of the twelve-string neck and composing epic solos on the other , became a favorite tool for studio and stage and an indelible part of SLASH’s signature sound . Gibson is proud to present this exact replica of the original guitar, constructed and aged by the skilled craftspeople at the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, TN . Each Slash 1966 EDS-1275 Doubleneck will be hand-signed by SLASH himself and includes a striking vintage replica hardshell case , a custom SLASH concho guitar strap and a Certificate of Authenticity .
SLASH says of the new 1966 EDS-1275 Doubleneck , “Excited to announce that I’ve partnered with Gibson to offer an incredible copy of my 1966 EDS-1275 Doubleneck, limited edition and signed. Available at select dealers worldwide October 1.”
“Slash continues to inspire legions of players all over the globe,” adds Cesar Gueikian, Chief Merchant Officer at Gibson . “The creation of new 1966 EDS-1275 Doubleneck is the perfect way to pay homage to Slash’s extreme talent and share a favorite guitar with generations to come.”
The release of the new Slash 1966 EDS-1275 Doubleneck comes as SLASH and his band , Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators recently wrapped their 2018-2019 headlining world tour in support of their most recent studio album, the critically acclaimed LIVING THE DREAM . LIVING THE DREAM (Snakepit Records/RoadRunner Records) is the third full-length offering from Slash Ft Myles Kennedy And the Conspirators. The Los Angeles Times described LIVING THE DREAM as, “his best work since the demise of Velvet Revolver. …full of “ unexpected funk, boogie, blues and garage rock influences .” While Rolling Stone declared it, “ a biting blues filigree at the end of a riff, weeping solos full of long notes, boogie-woogie riffs .” Elsewhere, Classic Rock magazine added, “it’s the bands third and Best Album, ‘The Great Pretender’ is the album’s masterpiece and one of the best things Slash ha s ever done .” With the Top 5 rock song “ Driving Rain ,” and its live-action, animated video, as well as, the best critical acclaim of their career, LIVING THE DREAM debuted with 10, Top 10 chart placements around the world. The current single “Mind Your Manners ” — which Rolling Stone hailed “a menacing blues-rocker” – continues to climb the charts at Rock radio. “Mind Your Manners” follows “ Driving Rain ” — SLASH’s fastest rising single to date –which recently became the band’s 5 th , Top 5 radio hit in a row . Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators have now had 7 consecutive, Top 10 hit singles at radio and will release a special live concert album and DVD titled the LIVING THE DREAM TOUR worldwide on September 20, 2019 via Eagle Vision : Here . Fans can purchase or stream the new album LIVING THE DREAM Here. Catch Slash and his 1966 EDS-1275 Doubleneck live in action this fall as he rejoins his Guns N’ Roses bandmates for the next leg of their Not In This Lifetime tour, which restarts at the end of September.
SLASH Not A Fan Of 'Guitar Nerds'
According to The Pulse Of Radio, Slash may be a legendary guitar hero but if there's one thing he's not a fan of himself, it's what he calls "guitar nerds." In a new interview with AL.com, the Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer said, "That's the worst, when you're standing onstage and you look down and there’s people that are standing there expecting you to blow their minds with your guitar playing tricks… I mean, I'm a player and I can play, but it's all within the context of the music, the songs. So it's sort of interesting that you do get those guys who sort of analyze you from a technique point of view. It happens."
Slash told The Pulse Of Radio not long ago that he prefers being in a band to being a "guitar hero" type. "I'm a band guy," he said. "I've been in a band since I was 16 years old, I guess. So I like being in a band, I think that a group of musicians working, interacting together can come up with amazing material and so on and so forth."
As previously reported, Slash and his band MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS will release a double CD, triple vinyl set, Blu-ray and DVD on June 15. Titled "Live At The Roxy 25.9.14", the package was recorded on September 25, 2014 at the legendary Roxy nightclub in West Hollywood, California, shortly after Slash issued his third solo album, "World On Fire".
The set list features a mix of current tunes, other tracks from Slash's previous solo records, and classics from his earlier bands GUNS N' ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER.
In addition to Slash and singer Myles Kennedy, the CONSPIRATORS features drummer Brent Fitz, bassist Todd Kerns and touring guitarist Frank Sidoris.
"World On Fire" sold around 29,000 copies in its first week of release to debut at No. 10 on The Billboard 200 album chart last September.
Slash recently told Classic Rock that he has "already started working" on material for his next studio set.