Former Guns N' Roses Guitarist Slash Releases New Single Today

Slash Former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash has just officially released the first single from his new solo CD today (March 5). The song, By The Sword, features Andrew Stockdale of Wolfmother on lead vocals. Slash first performed the song at a benefit concert on November 22 at the Avalon in Hollywood and then two days later with Wolfmother at the Wiltern in Los Angeles. SLASH (Universal Music Canada), will release on April 6 and features an all-star roster of guest musicians including Ian Astbury, Chris Cornell, Rocco DeLuca, Fergie, Dave Grohl, Myles Kennedy, Kid Rock, Lemmy Kilmeister, Adam Levine of Maroon 5, Duff McKagan, M. Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold, Ozzy Osbourne, Iggy Pop, and 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 be in Toronto during Canadian Music Week as the Celebrity Interview (March 11).