March 8 — Legendary guitarist Slash is set to release a new collection of classic blues tunes this spring.
Orgy of the Damned is scheduled for release May 17 through Gibson Records. The 12-song record features 11 covers and one original from Slash. The coversa re of works from the likes of Robert Johnson, Peter Alan Green, and Howlin’ Wolf.
That Howlin’ Wolf cover is the famed singer/guitarist’s song, ‘Killing Floor‘ and is the collection’s lead single. It features AC/DC front man Brian Johnson on vocals and Aerosmith front man Steve Tyler on harmonica as well as Slash on guitar. Drummer Michael Jerome provides a steady back beat while bassist Johnny Griparic’s low-end adds its own touch to the whole to make the song all the more enjoyable.
The group’s take on the song largely stays true to its source material, amping things up slightly. Johnson’s vocal delivery style here is so much different from what he uses in his work with AC/DC in the best way possible. The distinct controlled tone and grittiness makes his performance feel so natural.
The complete tracklisting for SLASH’s Orgy of the Damned is as follows below:
1. “The Pusher” feat. Chris Robinson (vocal and harmonica)
Written by Wayne Hoyt Axton
2. “Crossroads” feat. Gary Clark Jr. (vocal, rhythm guitar, and solo)
Written by Robert Leroy Johnson
3. “Hoochie Coochie Man” feat. Billy F. Gibbons (vocal, rhythm guitar, and solo)
Written by Willie Dixon
4. “Oh Well” feat. Chris Stapleton (vocal)
Written by Peter Alan Green
5. “Key to the Highway” feat. Dorothy (vocal)
Written by Charles Segar, William Broonzy
6. “Awful Dream” feat. Iggy Pop (vocal)
Written by Sam (Lightnin’) Hopkins, Clarence Lewis, C. Morgan Robinson
7. “Born Under a Bad Sign” feat. Paul Rodgers (vocal)
Written by William Bell and Booker T. Jones
8. “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” feat. Demi Lovato (vocal)
Written by Barrett Strong and Jesse Norman Whitfield
9. “Killing Floor” feat. Brian Johnson (vocal)
Written by Chester Burnett (Howlin’ Wolf)
*Special guest Steven Tyler on harmonica.
10. “Living for the City” feat. Tash Neal (vocal)
Written by Stevie Wonder
*Special guest background vocals: Jenna Bell and Jessie Payo.
11. “Stormy Monday” feat. Beth Hart (vocal)
Written by T-Bone Walker
12. “Metal Chestnut”
Written by Slash
More information on Slash’s new covers set is available along with all of his latest news at:
Website: https://www.slashonline.com
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