ALTER BRIDGE Announce UK Arena Tour; Shinedown & Halestorm To Join Them!

 
ALTER BRIDGE are thrilled to announce they will be returning to the UK for a six-date arena tour this October. The upcoming tour marks the band’s first time back in the UK since November 2011. In the interim, guitarist Mark Tremonti released his debut solo record 'All I Was', singer/guitarist Myles Kennedy returned fronting Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, and drummer Scott Phillips teamed up with friends in Sevendust to form Projected. ALTER BRIDGE toured extensively in support of their last album 'ABIII', released in 2010. That tour was immortalized in the band’s now legendary sold-out performance at London’s Wembley Arena in November 2011 and released as the Alter Bridge: Live At Wembley DVD. Currently, the band - completed by bassist Brian Marshall - are hard at work writing/recording their new album, set for release via Roadrunner Records this September. 

Frontman Myles Kennedy exclaims, "Thrilled to be returning to the UK with SHINEDOWN and HALESTORM later this year! I’m looking forward to reconnecting with the part of the world that embraced ALTER BRIDGE from the start".

Dates are as follows:

- Wed 16th Oct: NOTTINGHAM Arena
- Thu 17th Oct: BIRMINGHAM NIA
- Fri 18th Oct: LONDON Wembley Arena
- Sun 20th Oct: CARDIFF Motorpoint Arena
- Mon 21st Oct: GLASGOW Hydro
- Tue 22nd Oct: MANCHESTER Arena

Rounding out the bill are SHINEDOWN and recent Grammy Award winners, HALESTORM.

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SLASH Unleashes Music Video For "Anastasia", Watch It Now!

Legendary guitar icon Slash (Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver) has premiered a NEW music video for "Anastasia". The song is part of SLASH's second solo album 'Apocalyptic Love' and it was released last May and was certified gold in Australia by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for sales in excess of 35,000 copies. Here is the video for "Anastasia":



SLASH recently revealed that he and singer Myles Kennedy have already begun working on music for the guitarist's next album, to be recorded sometime next year.

"We are working on material, gathering ideas for another [record] at this point," Slash told Rapid City Journal. "We are sort of like in those early stages where I'm just recording different guitar ideas and I turn Myles on to it. He's thinking about his stuff and what he's going to do with it and so on."

Related links:
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SLASH on Twitter

SLASH Performs On "Conan" With A Recovered Myles Kennedy - Video Available!

As previously reported, SLASH, which features MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS, was forced to postpone their performance that was scheduled for Wednesday, October 3, at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, California. The show has been rescheduled for Sunday, December 2 at the same venue. The show was postponed due to the fact that vocalist Myles Kennedy's was feeling ill.

Fortunately, Kennedy was able to perform along with legendary Rock N' Roll guitarist Slash the song "Standing In The Sun on TBS's the "Conan" (hosted by the awesome Conan O'Brien). Video footage of the performance can be seen below.

In case you are wondering how come he was able to perform last night, but not on Wednesday night, the band did not want to pass on the opportunity to present 'Apocalyptic Love' on national TV. Additionally, it is one thing to perform one song versus an entire set.

In case you missed this: SLASH's second solo album 'Apocalyptic Love' was released this passed May and was recently certified gold in Australia by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for sales in excess of 35,000 copies.

SLASH recently revealed that he and singer Myles Kennedy have already begun working on music for the guitarist's next album, to be recorded sometime next year.

"We are working on material, gathering ideas for another [record] at this point," Slash told Rapid City Journal. "We are sort of like in those early stages where I'm just recording different guitar ideas and I turn Myles on to it. He's thinking about his stuff and what he's going to do with it and so on."



Related links:
Slash's Official Site
SLASH on Facebook
SLASH on Twitter

SLASH To Appear On "Conan" This Week - Details Available!

"The Late Night TV Page" has reported that legendary guitarist SLASH will appear on the October 4 episode of Conan O'Brien's nighttime talk show on TBS, "Conan". Check your local listings for details.

In case you missed this: SLASH's second solo album "Apocalyptic Love" was released this passed May and was recently certified gold in Australia by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for sales in excess of 35,000 copies.

SLASH recently revealed that he and singer Myles Kennedy have already begun working on music for the guitarist's next album, to be recorded sometime next year.

"We are working on material, gathering ideas for another [record] at this point," Slash told Rapid City Journal. "We are sort of like in those early stages where I'm just recording different guitar ideas and I turn Myles on to it. He's thinking about his stuff and what he's going to do with it and so on."

Earlier this year we chatted with SLASH about his NEW musical projects:



Related links:
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SLASH on Facebook
SLASH on Twitter

Watch SLASH's New York City CD Release Show For 'Apocalyptic Love' Now!

This Tuesday (May 22), legendary guitar icon Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) and his solo band — Myles Kennedy (Vocals), Brent Fitz (Drums) and Todd Kerns (Bass) — broadcasted their sold-out concert this past Tuesday (May 22) from Irving Plaza in New York City exclusively on the NEW Livestream. You can now watch clips from the show below.

The group's setlist was as follows:

01. Mean Bone (SLASH'S SNAKEPIT song)
02. Dirty Little Thing (VELVET REVOLVER song)
03. Nightrain (GUNS N' ROSES song)
04. One Last Thrill
05. Back From Cali
06. Ghost
07. Standing in the Sun
08. Rocket Queen (GUNS N' ROSES song)
09. Doctor Alibi
10. Speed Parade (SLASH'S SNAKEPIT song)
11. Apocalyptic Love
12. Watch This
13. Starlight
14. Just Like Anything (SLASH'S SNAKEPIT song)
15. Halo
16. You're a Lie
17. Sweet Child O' Mine (GUNS N' ROSES song)
18. Slither (VELVET REVOLVER song)

Encore:

19. By the Sword
20. Paradise City (GUNS N' ROSES song)











SLASH's North American Tour (Remaining tour dates):

- May 25: Rocklahoma in Pryor, OK
- May 26: Route 66 Casino in Albuquerque, NM
- Jun 08: Donington Park - Download Festival in England, United Kingdom
- Jun 11: Hockey Park in Monchengladbach, Germany
- Jun 12: Max-Schmeling-Halle in Berlin, Germany
- Jun 20: Stechert Arena in Bamberg, Germany
- Jun 23: Arena Fiera Milano - GODS OF METAL in Milan, Italy

Related links:
Slash's Official Site
SLASH on Facebook
SLASH on Twitter

SLASH Premieres Music Video For 'You're A Lie'; 'Apocalyptic Love' Streaming Right Now!

Legendary guitarist SLASH, has a new single entitled "You're A Lie" and a music video to go with it! The video was filmed in the beginning of April at Lot 28 (Universal Studios) in California.  The video was directed by Anthony Leonardi III. Leonardi is also helming the first feature film produced by Slash, called "Nothing To Fear", which was recently picked up for distribution by Anchor Bay Entertainment.

"Nothing To Fear" is the first of a proposed series of horror films produced by SLASH's company, called Slasher Films, which he launched last year in partnership with two other producers. The film began shooting in March in Louisiana, with Anne Heche and others confirmed for the cast.

"You're A Lie" comes off SLASH's second solo album, "Apocalyptic Love", due on May 22 via his own label Dik Hayd International distributed through EMI.

"'You're A Lie' is the second song I brought to the band in 2011 during the last tour," explains SLASH. "We worked on it at soundcheck somewhere, I can't remember where. It's gone through some minor changes along the way, mainly the chorus. But for the most part, it's remained true to its original arrangement. I can't wait to play this live."

Starting today, Tuesday May 15, you can listen to "Apocalyptic Love" for the first time in its entirety on RollingStone.com. 



SLASH is scheduled to present his brand NEW record in New York City’s Irving Plaza on May 22, the same day in which 'Apocalyptic Love' comes out! SLASH and his bandmates — Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums) and Todd Kerns (bassz) — are set to broadcast their live sold-out concert from Irving Plaza in New York City exclusively on the NEW Livestream. The full concert will air live on Tuesday, May 22 at 10:15 p.m. EDT at this location. Follow the page to be notified when the concert is about to go live.

SLASH's North American Tour (Remaining tour dates):

- May 16: Orpheum Theater in Madison, WI
- May 17: Orbit Room in Grand Rapids, MI
- May 19: Columbus Crew Stadium - Rock on the Range in Columbus, OH
- May 20: Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden, NJ
- May 22: Irving Plaza in New York City, NY
- May 25: Rocklahoma in Pryor, OK
- May 26: Route 66 Casino in Albuquerque, NM
- Jun 08: Donington Park - Download Festival in England, United Kingdom
- Jun 11: Hockey Park in Monchengladbach, Germany
- Jun 12: Max-Schmeling-Halle in Berlin, Germany
- Jun 20: Stechert Arena in Bamberg, Germany
- Jun 23: Arena Fiera Milano - GODS OF METAL in Milan, Italy

Related links:
Slash's Official Site
SLASH on Facebook
SLASH on Twitter

SLASH Premieres "One Last Thrill"; 'Apocalyptic Love' To Be Released On May 22!

Today, SLASH is premiering a brand NEW song entitled "One Last Thrill". The song will be one of the many badass tracks that will be part of 'Apocalyptic Love' (set to be released on May 22 via EMI Music). Check it out now!



SLASH is scheduled to present his brand NEW record in New York City’s Irving Plaza on May 22, the same day in which 'Apocalyptic Love' comes out!

SLASH's North American Tour (Remaining tour dates):

- May 10: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hard Rock Live in Biloxi, MS
- May 13: Central Iowa Expo - LazerFest Boone, IA
- May 14: The Brick in Minneapolis, MN
- May 16: Orpheum Theater in Madison, WI
- May 17: Orbit Room in Grand Rapids, MI
- May 19: Columbus Crew Stadium - Rock on the Range in Columbus, OH
- May 20: Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden, NJ
- May 22: Irving Plaza in New York City, NY
- May 25: Rocklahoma in Pryor, OK
- May 26: Route 66 Casino in Albuquerque, NM
- Jun 08: Donington Park - Download Festival in England, United Kingdom
- Jun 11: Hockey Park in Monchengladbach, Germany
- Jun 12: Max-Schmeling-Halle in Berlin, Germany
- Jun 20: Stechert Arena in Bamberg, Germany
- Jun 23: Arena Fiera Milano - GODS OF METAL in Milan, Italy



Related links:
Slash's Official Site
SLASH on Facebook
SLASH on Twitter