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Slash Reveals Velvet Revolver Have 'Very Quietly Been Looking' for a New Singer

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:16:19 +0000

Rock supergroup Velvet Revolver has been struggling with lineup issues for quite some time now since parting with vocalist Scott Weiland. Conflicting stories on Weiland's place in the band have been prevalent for a year now, but Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash just made it public that the band is "very quietly" looking for a new singer.

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.

Halestorm Welcome Slash, David Draiman + More on 'Here's to Us,' Invite Fans to Join In

Chad Childers — Sat, 04 May 2013 16:17:07 +0000

By now, many fans are familiar with Halestorm‘s triumphant single ‘Here’s to Us,’ but the group is now offering a new spin on the track with a number of familiar guest stars. A new version of ‘Here’s to Us’ with a wealth of guest contributions has surfaced online. While Lzzy Hale and the group still [...]

Slash Replaces Stone Sour on 2013 Rock Fest Bill

Chad Childers — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:53:51 +0000

Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators will be strapping on the instruments again this summer to play the 20th anniversary of Wisconsin's Rock Fest. The group got the call after Stone Sour had to back out due to a scheduling conflict.

Slash Rallies Fans to Save Sharks

Chad Childers — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:20:15 +0000

Slash‘s humanitarian side is shining through again as the guitar great has used his celebrity to sway fans toward a new campaign aiming to combat the slaughter of sharks. The guitarist recently filmed a spot for Shark Friendly Marinas in which he discusses the growing issue and urges fans to help out. He says in [...]

Anthrax Rock AC/DC's 'T.N.T.' With Special Guest Slash in Los Angeles

Chad Childers — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:05:27 +0000

Who doesn't love a good fist-pumping metal anthem? Anthrax have been enjoying rocking out to AC/DC's 'T.N.T.' while on tour, promoting their recently released version from the new 'Anthems' covers EP. But Wednesday (March 27) in Los Angeles, the veteran metallers offered a warm welcome to special guest Slash for their performance.

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 Gets Animated for 'Angry Birds Space' Game

Chad Childers — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 19:06:35 +0000

Slash has been seen in animated form before, whether it be in his 'Bad Rain' video or appearing in a 'Phineas & Ferb' film and music video, but he's never quite looked as he does in the 'Angry Birds Space' game.

Ten Years After's Alvin Lee Dies at 68: Slash, Black Sabbath Members + More Pay Tribute

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:56:35 +0000

Tragic news for fans of veteran blues-rock band Ten Years After. The band's founding guitarist and singer Alvin Lee has died at the age of 68 after complications during "routine surgery." The career of Alvin Lee is incredibly distinguished, and as a result, rock and metal legends Geezer Butler, Bill Ward, Slash, Joe Satriani, Glenn Hughes and others have paid tribute to Lee in a series of memorial statements.

Slash Doesn't Believe Randy Blythe Is 'in Any Way, Shape or Form' Guilty of Manslaughter

Chad Childers — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:39:39 +0000

Slash has been making his way around the world in support of his 'Apocalyptic Love' album, and during a recent visit to the Czech Republic he shared his thoughts on the Randy Blythe manslaughter trial and his perception of the legal system from the outside.