SLASH Sets Release Week Of Activities For First Solo Album

March 23, 2010

One of the greatest rock stars of our time is celebrating the release of his new album in true rock star fashion — by dominating the late night scene, late night television that is. Iconic musician Slash is known for trailblazing guitar work and the innovative, hard-rocking sounds of his new album will be showcased in a series of unique performances slated for release of his first true solo album. Featuring an all-star roster of guest musicians, "Slash" will be available April 6, 2010.

Anticipation has been building for the album since the recent release of the first single, "By The Sword", featuring Andrew Stockdale of WOLFMOTHER, which is currently in rotation at rock radio. To kick off his album release, Slash will be the featured performer at Revolver Golden Gods Awards, with several of his album collaborators making special guest appearances. Slash will also make a series of late-night performances with talk show hosts Jay Leno, George Lopez and Craig Ferguson.

Slash TV dates to watch (check local listings):

* Tuesday, April 6 - "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (NBC)
* Thursday, April 8 - "Lopez Tonight" with George Lopez (TBS)
* Thursday, April 8 - Revolver Golden Gods Awards ceremony from Hollywood (airs May 22 on VH1)
* Friday, April 8 - "Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" (CBS)

Slash will also be featured in two upcoming promotions with Monster Energy and Guitar Center:

Monster Energy Presents the Ultimate Slash Experience — Visit MonsterEnergy.com on April 1 and learn how you can attend a private concert with Slash and be part of the exclusive backstage meet-and-greet. Some winners will also receive a limited edition "Gibson Appetite Les Paul" guitar, as well as other exclusive prizes. Fans are also encouraged to check their local retailers beginning on April 1 for the limited-edition Slash/Monster Energy multi-packs. The multi-pack will offer fans a bonus track not included on the album, plus additional music, downloads, and other exclusive content.

As part of the album release, Slash has partnered with Guitar Center on Guitar Center Presents Your Next Record with Slash. This is a first-of-its-kind, unsigned band competition that provides emerging artists the chance to win the ultimate career-altering opportunity: record a three-song EP with legendary producer Mike Clink (GUNS N' ROSES, MÖTLEY CRÜE, MEGADETH) and have Slash write, record and perform on the winning artists’ single. Now through April 30, 2010 bands across the United States are invited to submit their music for a chance to win the aforementioned prize package, which also includes: A management development deal with The Collective (LINKIN PARK, SLASH, AVENGED SEVENFOLD); Feature of winning artists' single on iTunes; worldwide distribution of winning artists’ music through Tunecore; $10,000 Guitar Center shopping spree; New gear and endorsement deals from Ernie Ball Music Man; An opening slot on Slash's Monster Energy Bash; An editorial feature on the winning band in Guitar World magazine.

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