Slash's 2024 blues album - Orgy of the Damned - released May 17th

[axlroses]

I believe he made comments to the effect that Jackson liked the idea of being a frontman but didn't put in the work.

[jarmo]

Slash will support his new blues covers album Orgy of the Damned with this summer's inaugural S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival, bringing a slew of rock and blues artists along for the ride.

The traveling roadshow's name is an acronym that stands for "Solidarity, Engagement, Restore, Equality N' Tolerance." The trek begins on July 5 in Bonner, Montana, and concludes on Aug. 17 in Grand Prairie, Texas. There will be several different lineups throughout the six-week run, with support from Warren Haynes, Samantha Fish, Eric Gales, ZZ Ward, Larkin Poe, Jackie Venson and more.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday. You can see the full itinerary below.

Speaking to UCR about the inspiration behind the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival, Slash said: "I thought it would be a great time, because of all of the divisions and whatnot [that are] happening in this country on a social level, to try and bring some solidarity and acceptance and support different groups. I want to really sort of bring people together and make this a celebration of all different kinds of people and all kinds of different ways of thinking. I just thought that would be a good vehicle for that."

The guitarist will release Orgy of the Damned on May 17. The first single, a cover of Howlin' Wolf's "Killing Floor" featuring Brian Johnson on vocals and Steven Tyler on harmonica, is out now.

Slash, S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival 2024
July 5 - Bonner, MT @ KettleHouse Amphitheater *
July 6 - Airway Heights, WA @ Northern Quest Amphitheater *
July 8 - Redmond, WA @ Marymoor Park *
July 10 - Bend, OR @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater *
July 12 - Lincoln, CA @ Thunder Valley Casino *
July 13 - Los Angeles, California @ Greek Theatre *
July 14 - Tucson, AZ @ Anselmo Valencia Amphitheater *
July 17 - Denver, CO @ The Mission Ballroom **
July 19 - La Vista, NE @ The Astro Amphitheater #
July 21 - Terre Haute, Indiana @ The Mill #
July 22 - Cincinnati, OH @ PNC Pavilion at Riverbend #
July 24 - Interlochen, MI @ Interlochen Center for the Arts #
July 25 - Huber Heights, OH @ Rose Music Center $
July 27 - Windsor, ON, Canada @ The Colosseum at Caesars $
July 28 - Toronto, ON, Canada @ Budweiser Stage $
July 30 - Lewiston, NY @ Artpark Outdoor Amphitheater $
Aug.1 - Boston, MA @ Leader Bank Pavilion $
Aug. 4 - New York, NY @ Pier 17 $
Aug. 5 - Bethlehem, PA @ Musikfest +
Aug. 7 - Cary, NC @ Koka Booth Amphitheatre +
Aug. 8 - Atlanta, GA @ Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park ^
Aug. 10 - Clearwater, FL @ The Sound at Coachman Park ^
Aug. 11 - St. Augustine, FL @ St. Augustine Amphitheatre +
Aug. 13 - Huntsville, AL @ The Orion Amphitheater +
Aug. 14 - Franklin, TN @ FirstBank Amphitheater +
Aug. 16 - Bentonville, AR @ The Momentary ^^
Aug. 17 - Grand Prairie, TX @ Texas Trust CU Theatre ^^
* Warren Haynes, Samantha Fish and Eric Gales
** Keb’ ‘Mo, Samantha Fish and Jackie Venson
# Keb’ ‘Mo, ZZ Ward and Jackie Venson
$ Keb’ ‘Mo, ZZ Ward and Robert Randolph
% ZZ Ward and Robert Randolph
^ ZZ Ward and Robert Randolph
+ Larkin Poe, ZZ Ward and Robert Randolph
^^ Kingfish, ZZ Ward and Robert Randolph

 https://ultimateclassicrock.com/slash-summer-2024-tour/






/jarmo

[Walapino]

What a breath of fresh air is this new album of Slash! Looking foward to it 

[shaundix]

So what does the P in SERPENT stand for?

[Oliver]

So what does the P in SERPENT stand for?

It's missing in the article above, but it stands for "Peace". Or Pitman.

[D-GenerationX]

'Killing Floor' is good.  Wild to hear that voice coming out of Brian.

[ITARocker]

If I remember correctly, Slash wasn't too kind towards Rod Jackson in his book, calling him "the junkie singer". So they might not be on good terms.

Slash giving props to rod nowadays

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqfb9IAh8fY

min 12:30 circa 

[jarmo]

He didn't exactly take back anything he said in his book.

But maybe there's hope for your dream Snakepit 2.0 reunion? 




/jarmo

[Muerto]

Slash feat. Demi Lovato - "Papa Was A Rolling Stone" (Official Video)  
https://youtu.be/Y9F14ZuwC94?si=ecid8eI_UxhVaTy-

[cineater]

Slash feat. Demi Lovato - "Papa Was A Rolling Stone" (Official Video)  
https://youtu.be/Y9F14ZuwC94?si=ecid8eI_UxhVaTy-

Love the video.  The music is phenomenal.  Almost want to say Slash is god.    Could have jammed out a lot longer with that song and I would have hung with it.

[cineater]

Takes a minute to get use to the female voice and her take on it but it has really grown on me. 

The video is fantastic.  Is that vintage footage from some of the Temptations?  I don't remember video's back then but there was those dance shows.  Who put that video together?  I look at video and think is it the video or are those people just cool as fuck.   

Really good job on that.   

[Booker Floyd]

Aside from the obvious reasons, I want a new GNR album in the hopes that it will challenge Slash to do something more interesting than this and the Conspirators.

[DeadHorse]

Aside from the obvious reasons, I want a new GNR album in the hopes that it will challenge Slash to do something more interesting than this and the Conspirators.

I just read this last night.

https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/slash_says_guns_n_roses_are_working_on_a_new_album.html

[cineater]

Aside from the obvious reasons, I want a new GNR album in the hopes that it will challenge Slash to do something more interesting than this and the Conspirators.

I just read this last night.

https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/slash_says_guns_n_roses_are_working_on_a_new_album.html

You just want to say good luck with that Slash, keep the rights to your own music and put a time limit on how long GNR can hold it without releasing it.  Not sure if artists can even do that but they can try.

[russkwtx]

Excellent album. Solid from start to finish and of course killer guitar playing by Slash. Buy it. You won’t be disappointed.

[Vezara]

A quote from the article:
https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/slash_says_guns_n_roses_are_working_on_a_new_album.htm
Since Slash's return in 2016, the band has released a few songs, including "Hard Skool," "Absurd," "Precious," and "The General."

"Precious" is a really cool song

[cineater]

Album is listed as a best seller on Amazon.

[DeN]

imagine how much free time Slash has to do that kind of thing.
instead of working hard on, let's see...ah yeah, a new GNR album.

that's why I always prefer young guys in the rock biz. always more
dedicated, still have things to say, still have this kind of energy to fuel the whole thing

maybe they don't have it anymore, collectively
good for old traditional blues without any attempt to make it fresh and original fans, I guess.

for the others, we still have Jack White...

[Oliver]

I listened to it once. It sounds good, but not really my cup of tea.

[jarmo]

The tour starts on Friday.

Check out https://www.serpentfestival.com/ for all the dates and info. 




/jarmo