Rock icon SLASH has today announced a short run of UK headline shows in support of his first true solo album ‘Slash’, which saw a UK release yesterday (May 10th).
In what will be his first true solo album, rock icon Slash’s album, “Slash”, will be released in the UK on the 10th May 2010 through Roadrunner Records.
The album features an all-star roster of guest musicians including Ian Astbury, Chris Cornell, Rocco DeLuca, Fergie, Dave Grohl, Myles Kennedy, Kid Rock, Lemmy Kilmister, Adam Levine of Maroon 5, Duff McKagan, M. Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold, Ozzy Osbourne, Iggy Pop, and Andrew Stockdale of Wolfmother.
A major undertaking for Slash, he enlisted services of producing partner Eric Valentine (Queens of Stone Age, The All-American Rejects) and compiled a rhythm section of bassist Chris Chaney (Jane’s Addiction) and drummer Josh Freese (Nine Inch Nails). Slash handled the majority of arranging and songwriting duties and hand-picked each guest artist. The album’s guests worked collaboratively with Slash to round out the song.
“The idea was really simple in the beginning,” said Slash. “These are all artists I wanted to work with – that I thought it would be amazing to do something creative and collaborative. And I was so impressed with what everyone brought to the table. They were all so committed to doing a good job. And we had a lot of fun making these songs.”
Slash will play the following headline shows, with tickets going on sale 9am tomorrow morning (Wednesday 12th May):
Tues 29th June Vicar Street, Dublin, EIRE
Wed 30th June Mandela Hall, Belfast, UK
Thurs 1st July Picture House, Edinburgh, UK
Sat 3rd July Manchester Academy, UK
He is also confirmed to play the following festivals in the UK this Summer:
Sun 13th June Download Festival, UK
Sun 27th June Glastonbury Festival, UK
Sun 4th July Wireless Festival UK
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