Apocalyptic Love
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Apocalyptic Love is the upcoming second studio album by current Velvet Revolver and former Guns N' Roses lead guitarist Slash. The album will feature Slash's band, consisting of vocalist Myles Kennedy, bassist Todd Kerns, and drummer Brent Fitz (collectively referred to as "Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators"). Produced by Eric Valentine, it is set for release on May 22, 2012.
History and recording
During his first solo world tour, Slash announced his second studio album. Unlike his self-titled debut solo album, which featured a variety of singers including Chris Cornell, Ozzy Osbourne, M. Shadows, and Kid Rock, he said his second album would feature Alter Bridge vocalist Myles Kennedy as the sole singer. Kennedy had later appeared on two songs from Slash's first album, and was later the vocalist of Slash's band on tour.[2] Slash later said that his second album would be more of a collaboration album with Kennedy, and said he was unsure whether it would be released under his own name or a new name entirely.[3]
Slash began working on his second solo album in June 2011,[4] and in December 2011, three songs — "Halo," "Standing in the Sun," and "Bad Rain" — had been recorded. Slash described the new material as "very heavy."[5] The album was finished in February 2012 and was given a May 22, 2012, release date.[6] The first single, "You're a Lie," was released to rock radio on February 27, 2012; a 30-second preview of the song was released online with this announcement.[7] Slash released the track listing for the album on March 5, 2012.[8] Myles Kennedy, who wrote the lyrics, has said that some of the lyrics on the album are about his experiences with drugs.[9]
Slash and his band, which consists of Kennedy, bassist Todd Kerns, and drummer Brent Fitz, will play the album in its entirety on April 11, 2012, at the Revolver Golden God Awards.[10]
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Myles Kennedy; all music is composed by Slash and Myles Kennedy
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Apocalyptic Love" | |
| 2. | "One Last Thrill" | |
| 3. | "Standing in the Sun" | |
| 4. | "You're a Lie" | 3:48 |
| 5. | "No More Heroes" | |
| 6. | "Halo" | |
| 7. | "We Will Roam" | |
| 8. | "Anastasia" | |
| 9. | "Not for Me" | |
| 10. | "Bad Rain" | |
| 11. | "Hard & Fast" | |
| 12. | "Far and Away" | |
| 13. | "Shots Fired" |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 14. | "Carolina" | |
| 15. | "Crazy Life" |
Personnel
- Musicians
- Slash – lead and rhythm guitars
- Myles Kennedy – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
- Todd Kerns – bass, backing vocals
- Brent Fitz – drums
- Production
- Eric Valentine – production, engineering, mixing
- Frank Maddocks – artwork
References
- ^ Steve Baltin (February 15, 2012). "Slash Talks New Album, Explains Why He's a 'Band Guy'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 20, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "SLASH's Next Album To Feature MYLES KENNEDY Handling All Vocals". Blabbermouth.net. November 21, 2010. Retrieved 2010.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ Joe Bosso. "Interview: Slash talks Ozzy tour, Velvet Revolver and next solo album". MusicRadar.
- ^ "New Slash Album Slated For March/April". Ultimate Guitar Archive. May 26, 2011.
- ^ "SLASH: More Details Of New Solo-Album Recording Sessions Revealed". Blabbermouth.net. November 30, 2011.
- ^ Bryan Wawzenek (February 7, 2012). "Slash's New Album Due May 22". Gibson Guitars.
- ^ "Slash Previews New Song 'You're a Lie'". Loudwire.com. February 23, 2012.
- ^ "SLASH: 'Apocalyptic Love' Track Listing Revealed". Blabbermouth.net. March 5, 2012.
- ^ "November 23, 2011". Contactmusic.
- ^ Kory Grow (February 16, 2012). "Slash Announces New Album, 'Apocalyptic Love,' and Reveals Cover Art". Revolver.
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