Besides touring the world with the Guns N’ Roses, Slash also found time for his solo projects. The legendary guitarist announced on Thursday that he is preparing a new album with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators. This yet-untitled album will be released in the fall, with Michael “Elvis” Baskette serving as a producer.
“I’ve been working with Myles, Brent [Fitz on drums] and Todd [Kerns on bass] for about 8 years now,” said Slash in a statement. “It’s been an amazing ride so far; as a band we continue to get better, which is great. With the addition of Frank [Sidoris on guitar] since the World on Fire tour, I feel we have hit a creative stride.”
The collaboration between Slash and vocalist Myles Kennedy began in 2010 when Kennedy provided vocals for two songs (“Back from Cali” and “Starlight”) for Slash’s 2010’s solo album. The duo then collaborated on the guitarist’s next two albums, 2012’s Apocalyptic Love and 2014’s World on Fire, which Kennedy co-wrote and provided vocals for all songs.
Before his solo album rolls out, Slash will embark on a European tour with the Guns N’ Roses in the summer.
“I love doing European festivals, and this is the first time we’ve done any proper festivals over there on the Not in This Lifetime Tour,” he said.
The European leg of Not in This Lifetime… Tour will kick off on June 3rd in Berlin, Germany and will include 17 more dates, the last one being in Gothenburg, Sweden on July 21st.
Slash also praised the current Guns N’ Roses lineup, which consists of classic-era members Axl Rose, Duff McKagan, Dizzy Reed, and himself, alongside Richard Fortus, Frank Ferrer, and Melissa Reese.
“It’s like being in a new band,” said Slash. “Except there’s a chemistry that is established from days of old.”
