Slash gets it on with a special group of friends... Chris Stapleton, Brian Johnson, Demi Lovato, and Steven Tyler, just to name a few… on his new blues rock extravaganza, Orgy Of The Damned.
You know you’re a true rock star when you can get away with having one name, and Slash had it going on back in the '80s when only a few people in Hollywood knew it, as if everything we’ve been witness to over the decades was destined to be. Slash's new album, Orgy Of The Damned, is an electrifying tribute to the blues, featuring an amazing group of guest singers. On its 12 spirited songs, Slash breathes new life into classic blues tunes in his own a stripped-down way.
Teaming up with producer Mike Clink, the same man he made Appetite For Destruction with, Slash has created a celebration paying homage to the roots of the blues while infusing it with his own signature style of rock and roll. The album's diverse group of guest vocalists lend their voices to create an experience both unique and unforgettable. That group includes superstars like Steven Tyler, Gary Clark Jr, Billy F Gibbons, Chris Stapleton, Dorothy, Iggy Pop, Paul Rodgers, Demi Lovato, Brian Johnson, Chris Robinson, and Beth Hart.
“'Killing Floor' is one of my favorite Howlin’ Wolf songs, but also one of the iconic blues riffs that turned me on as a young guitar player. I’ve always wanted to cover it in some capacity and this record was the perfect vehicle. But playing it with this band, and with Brian Johnson singing, it was an achievement I would never have imagined back then. Let alone Steven Tyler providing the harp.” - Slash
“When Slash asked me to sing on 'Killing Floor,' I said yes immediately. It was one of the first songs I learned in my very first band, and when he played me the backing track it was a no-brainer, and Steven’s harmonica is so bloody hot. I had a ball with Slash in the studio, and I think we did this great old song justice. Rock on.” - Brian Johnson
For Orgy Of The Damned, Slash assembled a powerhouse band, reuniting with former Blues Ball bandmates Johnny Griparic and Teddy Andreadis, along with drummer Michael Jerome and singer/guitarist Tash Neal. Together, they bring raw energy and authenticity to every track, effortlessly capturing the essence of the blues in its purest form.
From well-known classics to lesser-known surprises, Slash honors the rich history of the blues while injecting it with a modern twist. With his commanding guitar playing and the spirit of teamwork, Slash breathes new life into the blues here, offering a nod to the past while giving it an infusion for the future. Orgy Of The Damned shows that classic blues songs can transcend time and space, because it’s music that’s inspired generations of artists and fans alike.