March 11 — Slash will hit the road this summer in support of his new forthcoming blues covers record.
The veteran guitarist, who is known for his work with the likes of Guns N’ Roses, Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators, and Velvet Revolver, is scheduled to launch the Solidarity, Engagement, Restore, Peace, Equality, N’, Tolerance (S.E.R.P.E.N.T.) Festival tour July 5 in Bonner, MO. The tour is in support of Slash’s forthcoming blues covers record, Orgy of the Damned, which is scheduled for release May 17 through Gibson Records.
The festival tour will feature performances from equally famed acts Keb’ ‘Mo, Warren Haynes Band, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Robert Randolph, Samantha Fish, Eric Gales, ZZ Ward, Jackie Venson, and Larkin Poe. It will take the acts across America from the Pacific Northwest to the Midwest to the East Coast, with stops planned in cities, such as Airway Heights ,WA; Huber Heights, OH and Cary, NC.
The tour’s schedule is noted below. Tickets and VIP packages are available here. A portion of proceeds from ticket sales will go to benefit the following nonprofit agencies: The Equal Justice Initiative, Know Your Rights Camp, The Greenlining Institute, and War Child.
| S.E.R.P.E.N.T Blues Festival 2024 North American Dates: |
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| * 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^ZZ Ward and Robert Randolph+ Larkin Poe, ZZ Ward, and Robert Randolph^^Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, ZZ Ward, and Robert Randolph |
Orgy of the Damned has produced one single so far, a cover of Howlin’ Wolf’s ‘Killing Floor.’ It features guest vocals from AC/DC front man Brian Johnson and harmonica performance by Aerosmith front man Steven Tyler. 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 tour schedule and covers set is available along with all of his latest news at:
Website: https://www.slashonline.com
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