SLASH Releases Star-Studded New Solo Album “Orgy Of The Damned”

SLASH the iconic, GRAMMY®-winning guitarist and songwriter has released his highly anticipated sixth solo album titled Orgy of the Damned today, May 17 on Gibson Records HERE. SLASH’s Orgy of the Damned is now available worldwide digitally, and on vinyl and CD HERE.

Today, Friday, May 17, SLASH has also revealed the third single and a new video for “Papa Was A Rolling Stone” featuring Demi Lovato’s powerhouse vocals. Watch/share the “Papa Was A Rolling Stone” video which portrays Demi Lovato, SLASH and his blues band Johnny Griparic (bass), Teddy ‘ZigZag’ Andreadis (keyboards), Michael Jerome (drums), and Tash Neal (vocals/guitar) recording the song in the studio fused with historical footage and a 70s raw energy and vibe befitting the song HERE.

“Slash is a legendary talent and friend I’ve known for years, so I was thrilled to collaborate with him again for his project. He brought such an amazing energy when we were in the studio and reimagining this iconic song together was effortless and fun. He had such a clear vision for the song and I’m grateful that he wanted to honor my story. I’m so proud of what we created!”
— DEMI LOVATO

https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y9F14ZuwC94%3Fsi%3DjHBFMaK__YV6xRcS

A vibrant homage to the blues, SLASH’s star-studded blues album and sixth solo album of his career overall, Orgy of the Damned is a collection of 12 dynamic songs that revitalize the blues with a stripped-down approach. Celebrating both well-known and largely undiscovered songs, SLASH offers a nostalgic nod to the past while reinvigorating the songs with his inimitable guitar playing and the spirit of collaboration. On Orgy of the Damned, the acclaimed guitarist reteamed with storied producer Mike Clink and enlisted the album’s diverse guest vocalists, which include Gary Clark Jr., Billy F. Gibbons, Chris Stapleton, Dorothy, Iggy Pop, Paul Rodgers, Demi Lovato, Brian Johnson, Tash Neal, Chris Robinson, and Beth Hart. Rounding out his blues band in the studio and on the road, SLASH reunited with two of his bandmates from his Blues Ball outfit in the 90s, bassist Johnny Griparic and keyboardist Teddy ‘ZigZag’ Andreadis, and brought on drummer Michael Jerome and singer/guitarist Tash Neal.

On Orgy of the Damned, everything was played live in the room, with an emphasis on improvisationwhich resulted in a collection of energized songs that are vital and raw. Highlights include “Oh Well” with outlaw country star Chris Stapleton’s gritty vocals on the beloved early Peter Green/Fleetwood Mac tune, listen HERE, and the Howlin’ Wolf-penned first single “Killing Floor” an electrifying collaboration with Brian Johnson of AC/DC on vocals, and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith on harmonica, listen HERE. “Hoochie Coochie Man,”–written by Willie Dixon and made famous by Muddy Waters–showcases the album’s the in-the-moment nature and unrestrained energy with Z.Z. Top’s Billy F. Gibbons stepping in on guitar and vocals, Gary Clark Jr. joins in for a rowdy take on Robert Johnson’s “Crossroads,” and Beth Hart stuns on the twanging and soulful rendition of T. Bone Walker’s “Stormy Monday.” Some of the songs, like Steppenwolf’s “The Pusher,” Charlie Segar’s “Key to the Highway,” and Albert King’s “Born Under a Bad Sign,” had been performed by Slash’s Blues Ball, while others, like Stevie Wonder’s “Living for the City,” were long-time favorites for SLASH. Check out SLASH’s full breakdown of all the songs and artist collaborations on Orgy of the Damned below.

Next week, SLASH will perform songs on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, tune-in on Monday, May 20, Tuesday, May 21, and Wednesday, May 22 to watch SLASH perform a selection of songs from his new blues album alongside Cleto and the Cletones airing at 11:35 PM (ET/PT)/10:35 PM (CT) on ABC, as well as the following day on Hulu and YouTube. On Wednesday, May 29, SLASH will perform an acoustic set in store at Amoeba in Hollywood. Capacity is limited, to attend the SLASH at Amoeba Hollywood, visit:https://www.amoeba.com/live-shows/upcoming/detail-2859/.

Launching this summer, SLASH has curated an all-star Blues lineup for the first-ever S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Blues Festival which stands for Solidarity, Engagement, Restore, Peace, Equality N’ Tolerance to bring fans together to celebrate the spirit of the Blues, and to perform with other Blues artists he admires who share his love of the genre. SLASH’s S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival artists include Warren Haynes Band, Keb’ ‘Mo, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Robert Randolph, Samantha Fish, Eric Gales, ZZ Ward, Jackie Venson, and Larkin Poe. On all dates, SLASH will perform alongside his Blues band featuring bassist Johnny Griparic, keyboardist Teddy ‘ZigZag’ Andreadis, drummer Michael Jerome, and singer/guitarist Tash Neal. For all S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Blues Festival dates, visit: SerpentFestival.com.

The S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival is designed with maximum social impact in mind and SLASH has chosen five nonprofit organizations to directly benefit from touring proceeds to help lift marginalized communities and support mental health initiatives that share his restorative focus of elevating lives for the benefit of all.Through PLUS1.ORG, the S.E.R.P.E.N.T Festival will donate a portion of the proceeds from every VIP package, as well as every Ticket sold, directly to NAMI the National Alliance on Mental Illness, The Equal Justice Initiative, Know Your Rights Camp, The Greenlining Institute, and War Child. For details on all S.E.R.P.E.N.T Festival VIP packages, visit serpentfestival.com/vip.

Below SLASH gives a full breakdown of the songs and artist collaborations on Orgy of the Damned:

Orgy of the Damnedshowcases a lesser-heard aspect of SLASH’s musical prowess. While he has always embraced a broad range of styles and genres, the new album offers a rare opportunity to explore a unique side of his playing and bring to the forefront a rollicking journey through his strong blues inspirations, that have long been in the background of his illustrious career.

Following are the S.E.R.P.E.N.T Festival 2024 North American Dates with Warren Haynes Band, Keb’ ‘Mo, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Robert Randolph, Samantha Fish, Eric Gales, ZZ Ward, Jackie Venson, andLarkin Poe:

DATE CITY VENUE

Fri Jul 5	Bonner, Montana	KettleHouse Amphitheater*
Sat Jul 6	Airway Heights, Washington	Northern Quest Amphitheater*
Mon Jul 8	Redmond, Washington	Marymoor Park*
Wed Jul 10	Bend, Oregon	Hayden Homes Amphitheater*
Fri Jul 12	Lincoln, California	Thunder Valley Casino*
Sat July 13	Los Angeles, California	Greek Theatre*
Sun Jul 14	Tucson, Arizona	Anselmo Valencia Amphitheatre*
Tue Jul 16	Salt Lake City, UT	Red Butte Garden **
Wed Jul 17	Denver, Colorado	The Mission Ballroom**
Fri Jul 19	La Vista, Nebraska	The Astro Amphitheater #
Sun Jul 21	Terra Haute, Indiana	The Mill #
Mon Jul 22	Cincinnati, Ohio	PNC Pavilion at Riverbend #
Wed Jul 24	Interlochen, Michigan	Interlochen Center for the Arts #
Thu Jul 25	Huber Heights, Ohio	Rose Music Center $
Sat Jul 27	Windsor, Ontario	The Colosseum at Caesars $
Sun Jul 28	Toronto, Ontario	Budweiser Stage $
Tue Jul 30	Lewiston, New York	Artpark Outdoor Amphitheater $
Thu Aug 1	Boston, Massachusetts	Leader Bank Pavilion $
Fri Aug 2	Mashantucket, CT	Foxwoods Premier Theater ^
Sun Aug 4	New York, New York	Pier 17 $
Mon Aug 5	Bethlehem, Pennsylvania	Musikfest ^
Wed Aug 7	Cary, North Carolina	Koka Booth Amphitheatre +
Thu Aug 8	Atlanta, Georgia	Cadence Bank Amphitheatre-Chastain Park +
Sat Aug 10	Clearwater, Florida	The Baycare Sound +
Sun Aug 11	Saint Augustine, Florida	Saint Augustine Amphitheatre +
Tue Aug 13	Huntsville, Alabama	The Orion Amphitheater +
Wed Aug 14	Franklin, TN	FirstBank Amphitheatre +
Fri Aug 16	Bentonville, Arkansas	The Momentary ^^
Sat Aug 17	Grand Prairie, Texas	Texas Trust CU Theatre ^^

* Warren Haynes Band, 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
+ Larkin Poe, ZZ Ward, and Robert Randolph
^ ZZ Ward and Robert Randolph
^^Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, ZZ Ward, and Robert Randolph

About SLASH:
SLASH, the GRAMMY®-winning, world-renowned rock guitarist who has played in Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver, as well as his own groups Slash’s Snakepit and Slash Ft. Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators, has released five solo albums overall, and now six with Orgy of the Damned. After landing on the top of the charts with his first solo album, Slash (2010)-which featured Ozzy Osbourne, Chris Cornell, Fergie, Myles Kennedy, Iggy Pop, Beth Hart, and more on vocals-he formed the solo band Slash Ft. Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators who’ve been touring worldwide and making music together non-stop for over a decade. Slash Ft. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators have released four albums, including 2022’s 4, which arrived via Gibson Records and debuted as the #1-selling hard rock album the weekof release. Over the years, SLASH has amassed album sales of over 100 million copies, was inducted into theRock and Roll Hall of Fame with Guns N’ Roses in 2012 and was named #2 on TIME’s “The 10 Greatest Electric Guitar Players” after Jimi Hendrix. He rejoined Guns N’ Roses in 2016 for a historic and ongoing world tour and just wrapped a global tour with his group Slash Ft. Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators. SLASH will officially release his sixth solo album titled Orgy of the Damned on May 17, 2024, on Gibson Records (Firebird Music distribution) HERE.