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

Dave Lifton — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:30:40 +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 — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:09:25 +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 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 vs. Van Halen Argument Lands Couple In Jail

Annie Zaleski — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 05:01:31 +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 — formerÂ Guns N’ Roses mane man Slash or riff king Eddie Van HalenÂ – devolved into a [...]

Alice Cooper Guests at Slash Concert

Dave Lifton — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:01:12 +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 — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 05:01:36 +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.

Celebrity Guitar Auction Raises $100K for Dio Cancer Fund

Billy Dukes — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:00:56 +0000

Earlier this month over 80 guitars from rockers like Eddie Van Halen and Slash were auctioned off to raise money for cancer reseach. The Dio Cancer Fund -- a charity that honors the late Ronnie James Dio -- added $100K to an already impressive total to give to the TJ Martell Foundation. Since 2010 wife Wendy Dio has overseen the donation of over $300K.

Slash Releases Special Edition of 'Apocalyptic Love'

Dave Lifton — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 05:01:27 +0000

If you Slash fans didn’t get enough of ‘Apocalyptic Love‘ when it was released back in May, you’re in luck. Today (November 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 — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 05:01:29 +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 [AWESOME '80S WEEKEND]

Chad Childers — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 04:01:05 +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 — Tue, 21 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.

Slash Jockeying for 'Sesame Street' Gig [AWESOME '80S WEEKEND]

Chad Childers — Sat, 18 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 [...]

Booker T. and the MGs Bassist Donald 'Duck' Dunn Death: Slash Pays Tribute On Twitter

Dave Lifton — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:59 +0000

The death of Booker T. and the MGs bass player Donald ‘Duck’ Dunn has shaken the entire music world, with many rock greats logging on to Twitter to say how much Dunn’s music meant to them. One of those is Slash, who tweeted the message below to his more than 1.5 million followers.
Donal “Duck” Dunn was one of the greatest side

Velvet Revolver Cover Pink Floyd's 'Wish You Were Here' at Reunion Show

Matthew Wilkening — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:15:19 +0000

Velvet Revolver covered Pink Floyd‘s ‘Wish You Were Here’ as part of a special four song, one-off reunion concert in West Hollywood, Calif. last night (Jan. 12). It’s the first time the band performed together since singer Scott Weiland departed in 2008. The group, which also features Guns N’ Roses alumni Slash, Duff McKagan and [...]

Axl's New Nemesis: Juan's-n-Roses [VIDEO]

Joe Russo — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:53:28 +0000

Thanks to the Internet and American Idol, bands no longer have to go on extensive searches to find singers to replace flashy front-men. Meet Juan, who sings just like Axl Rose.

Guns N' Roses N' Glee!?!

Dean Of Country — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:58:30 +0000

GettyRelax all my Heavy Metal, headbanging brethren, it's not happening. But the thought that it could sends a shiver through my body I haven't felt since Pat Boone released, In A Metal Mood: No More Mr. Nice Guy, a collection of heavy metal covers back in 1997.

Slash Asks Court To Dismiss His Divorce Petition

Staff — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 15:13:18 +0000

It looks like Slash is still committed to married life. TMZ.com reports that the 45-year-old has asked the Los Angeles Superior Court to dismiss his petition to divorce Perla Ferrar. The former Guns N’ Roses guitarist made the filing just two months ago. Sources say that at the time of the original petition, Slash and [...]