Double Black Vinyl LP in Gatefold Jacket

Slash, the Grammy-winning rock guitarist who has played in Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver, as well as his own groups, releases his sixth solo album, Orgy Of The Damned. Slash teams up with numerous musicians and singers to create a collection of 12 dynamic songs that shake up and revitalize blues classics with a stripped down, instinctive approach.

Slash reunites with two of his former Blues Ball bandmates, bassist Johnny Griparic and keyboardist Teddy Andreadis, and enlists drummer Michael Jerome and singer/guitarist Tash Neal. The group went into a rehearsal room in North Hollywood and began hashing out soulful, rollicking takes on classic songs. After jamming together for a few weeks, they recorded the instrumental tracks over a week in the spring of 2023 at East West Studios and Snakepit Studio in LA, which saw Slash reteaming with storied producer Mike Clink. Everything was played live in the room, with an emphasis on improvisation. That approach resulted in dynamic, energized songs that feel immediate, raw and distinctly familiar. In the months that followed, Slash enlisted and recorded the album’s diverse guest vocalists, who include Gary Clark Jr, Billy F. Gibbons, Chris Stapleton, Dorothy, Iggy Pop, Paul Rodgers, Demi Lovato, Brian Johnson, Tash Neal, Chris Robinson and Beth Hart.

Orgy Of The Damned showcases a lesser-heard aspect of Slash’s musical prowess. While he has always embraced a broad range of styles and genres, the album offers a glimpse into his early inspirations and ongoing obsessions.

Released: 5/17/24