International alternative/modern rock band Black Sonic Pearls have released their live video "Doctor Alibi", featuring Todd Kerns, covering a Slash song from his self-titled album. The release was filmed during the band's performance at Metalfest Plzen Festival 2024. Black Sonic Pearls was formed in late 2020 by Alex Blacksonic (guitar), Arseniy Borodin (vocals), Sergey Polyanskiy … Continue reading Classic Cover: Black Sonic Pearls – “Doctor Alibi” (original by Slash)

Slash's second album with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators (and third overall) turns ten this week so it seems like now is the right time to take a look back at it, much as I did when its predecessor, Apocalyptic Love, turned ten a couple of years ago. Where its predecessor proved that they could … Continue reading Golden Oldie: Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators – World on Fire

A blues album from Slash isn’t much of a surprise. His approach to guitar has always been rooted in rock’s precursor whether it’s on Guns N’ Roses or much more recent offerings with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators. And that’s before you even mention It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere; that first Slash’s Snakepit album is some … Continue reading Album Review: Slash – Orgy of the Damned

Slash, the iconic, GRAMMY-winning guitarist and songwriter, has announced his highly anticipated sixth solo album titled Orgy of the Damned, will be released on 17th May via Gibson Records and is available to pre-order now. A collection of twelve dynamic songs that shakes up and revitalises blues classics with a stripped down, instinctive approach, Orgy … Continue reading Slash announces guest-filled blues covers album Orgy of the Damned

It’s that time of year again where we reflect on the year that was and look to what next year is bringing us. It’s been an embarrassment of riches this year with so many great releases and tours to make this an extraordinarily great year for rock and metal. I say this every year but … Continue reading 2023 Crew Review: Ross Green – Deputy Editor-in-Chief

Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators have confirmed a massive run of 2024 international dates. The newly announced The River Is Rising-Rest of the World Tour ’24 will kick off with the band’s return to Mexico City’s Pepsi Centre WTC, and will see SMKC hit 21 countries, and 32 cities across the globe. General … Continue reading Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators announce 2024 dates