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7-Year-Old Girl Playing 'G n R' on Guitar Leaves 'Slash' Speechless [VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:15:57 +0000

It may be time to really think about a "Rock School" with all of these talented kids 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, Anthrax Tear Through AC/DC's 'T.N.T.' in Los Angeles

Billy Dukes — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 01:28:14 +0000

Slash surprised fans of Anthrax at the House of Blues in Los Angeles on Wednesday night (March 27) by taking the stage to play guitar on 'T.N.T.,' the AC/DC song Anthrax chose for their new album of covers called 'Anthems.' The band turned in a pretty convincing rendition, captured on the fan video below.

Slash Records Version of 'Angry Birds Space' Theme

Dave Lifton — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 01:23:25 +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 today (March 7) 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, Duff McKagan + More React to Lamb of God's Randy Blythe's Not Guilty Verdict on Twitter

Dave Lifton — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 01:43:59 +0000

This morning (March 5), a Czech court cleared Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe of charges related to the 2010 death of a fan at a concert. Following the acquittal, many of those in the rock community, including former Guns N' Roses members Slash and Duff McKagan, took to Twitter to voice their approval and show their support. Their tweets are embedded below.

Slash vs. Van Halen Argument Lands Couple In Jail

Annie Zaleski — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:54:31 +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 [...]

Slash Refuses to Work With Scott Weiland Again

Dave Lifton — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 18:51:36 +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.

Ravi Shankar Dead at 92: Slash, the Who + More React on Twitter

Billy Dukes — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:51:31 +0000

The death of Ravi Shankar has cast a pall over the classic rock world as the many artists he inspired or worked with reflect on their memories with the famed sitar player. Shankar died at age 92 on Tuesday night in San Diego after complaining of breathing problems this week. He'd recently had heart valve surgery.

Slash to Release Special Edition of 'Apocalyptic Love'

Dave Lifton — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:30:27 +0000

If you Slash fans couldn’t get enough of ‘Apocalyptic Love‘ when it was released back in May, you’re in luck. On Nov. 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 — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:26:29 +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.

New Book on Jimmy Page Due In October

Jon Michaels — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 05:26:33 +0000

Before the days of social-media, rock stars were able live in obscurity. That was much of the fan appeal (the music) and wanting to know about their favorite stars. Jimmy Page has long had admirers longing to get at the mystery of the enigmatic guitarist.

Slash Gets Immortalized On Hollywood Boulevard [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 03:29:57 +0000

Slash received a star on the Walk of Fame Tuesday, on the streets he once roamed as a kid. The legendary guitarist is number 2,473 on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Axl Says No Thanks To The Rock Hall Of Fame [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:48:14 +0000

When the news came that Guns N' Roses made the class of 2012, for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, the speculation began. Will Axl and Slash share the honor together?

Guns N' Roses Rocker Slash Reveals Love for Reptiles and Betty White

TheFW Staff — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:30:46 +0000

While you may know former Guns N’ Roses member (and current solo artist) Slash as a guitar god, we here at TheFW appreciate his love for our slithery, scaly friends. The rocker is a longtime fan of snakes, and at one point had over 80 of them in his home. (He gave them up after the birth of his son.) And as our pals at Loudwire recently discovered, he’s also a fan of everyone’s favorite Golden Girl.

Slash and Betty White Release More Los Angeles Zoo Commercials

Alanna Conaway — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 21:01:12 +0000

In the latest four commercials, released last week, the unlikely duo roam the Los Angeles Zoo.

Slash Labels Guns N' Roses Hall of Fame Reunion 'Rumor'

Billy Dukes — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:00:18 +0000

Never one to promote certainty, the members of Guns N’ Roses have once again left fans wondering if a full reunion is likely or even possible when they’re inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April. Slash doesn’t deny Dizzy Reed’s claim that the band is getting back together for one night in Cleveland, but he hardly confirms it.

Chickenfoot, Slash To Perform At 2012 Rocklahoma

Dave Lifton — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:00:50 +0000

Once again, the hard rock world will spend Memorial Day Weekend converging on Pryor, Okla. for the seventh annual Rocklahoma Festival. Earlier today, AEG Live, the promoters of the festival, announced the lineup for the three-day event. As usual, this year’s roster brings together many top present and classic hard rock and metal acts from May 25-27.

Slash's Album Title and Cover Art Released

Dave Lifton — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:00:25 +0000

Fear the top hat, Slash is back! The legendary former Velvet Revolver and Slash’s Snakepit guitarist announced the May 22 release of his second studio album, ‘Apocalyptic Love’ on his own Dik Hayd International label.

The album comes shortly after the April 14 induction of his first band, Guns N’ Roses, into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, at which all five original members are expected to be in attendance.

Slash Announces 2012 U.S. Tour

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:30:46 +0000

Slash has revealed the first dates for a 2012 U.S. tour in support of his upcoming sophomore solo album. The Guns N’ Roses guitar hero will be backed by singer Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators.

Whitney Houston's Death: Slash, Heart + More Rockers React on Twitter

Joe Robinson — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:00:33 +0000

Christopher Polk / Kevin Winter, Getty Images

It wasn't long after the shocking death of pop icon Whitney Houston was revealed to the world that tributes starting pouring in via Twitter. Whitney didn't have a ton of direct connections to the rock world, but that doesn't mean classic rockers don't have memories of and tributes to the singer to share with their fans. Below is a sampli

Slash Announces Release Date for 'Much More Cohesive' Second Solo Album

Chris M. Junior — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:00:52 +0000

A year ago, Slash was in Texas rocking out with pop stars the Black Eyed Peas and Usher as part of the Super Bowl XLV halftime show.

This past weekend, he was a good 2,000-plus miles away from Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis — and for good reason. The former Guns N’ Roses guitarist was in Los Angeles wrapping up his second solo studio album, which is slated for a May 22 release on Slash’s own Dik Hayd International imprint.