Made in Stoke pictures & screenshots

"One of the things about doing the solo record and setting up my own tour was I wanted to play in places I'd never played before. And so Stoke was something that was high on my list" said Slash. So that July 24 night, when he returned to his British hometown to perform a sold out show where he lived until he was five years old, was a special night.

Thankfully for fans not lucky enough to be there, the cameras were rolling for a live DVD, Blu-Ray and CD which is set for a November 15 release date on Eagle Rock. Slash Paradise had the opportunity to watch and listen "Made in Stoke 24/7/11" DVD and CD before.

Captured at the 1,500 capacity Victoria Hall, this show was part of the intensive We're All Gonna Die World Tour 2010-2011 (141 shows in 37 countries), featuring vocalist Myles Kennedy, bassist Todd Kerns, drummer Brent Fitz and guitarist Bobby Schneck. The 21-song set spanned Slash career from Appetite For Destruction to his 2010 self-titled solo album. And when he stated after the concert: "Stoke was a fuckin' blast!!! Great vibe and energy. It's going to make a killer DVD", he was right. This Made In Stoke CD/DVD will sound like gold to fans!!!

• Recorded: July 24, 2011 at Victoria Hall, Stoke-On-Trent (England)
• Length: 160 minutes
• Label: Eagle Rock
• Release date: November 15, 2011
• Setlist: Been There Lately / Nightrain / Ghost / Mean Bone / Back From Cali / Rocket Queen / Civil War / Nothing To Say / Starlight / Promise / Doctor Alibi / Speed Parade / Watch This / Beggars And Hangers-On / Patience / Godfather Solo / Sweet Child O' Mine / Slither / By The Sword / Mr. Brownstone / Paradise City

Thanks to Isabelle, Manon and Charlotte.

Marshall AFD100 SCE Slash

The Marshall AFD100 SCE is strictly limited to 100 pieces worldwide and is a Special Collectors Edition by Marshall, in collaboration with Slash. The original AFD100 was limited to 2,300 and was a massive success, and the AFD100SCE is based on the same product and design. However, this AFD100 package includes a full ATA spec flightcase complete with Slash logo, a deluxe amp cover and several classy cosmetic upgrades. The amp itself is finished in black snakeskin tolex and is hand signed by Slash himself. Each AFD100SCE amplifier is individually numbered, which is laser-etched onto the high polish stainless steel front panel.

Specifications of the Marshall AFD100SCE Slash Signature guitar amp

• Power: 100W infinitely adjustable down to 0.1W
• Preamp Valves: 5 x ECC83
• Power amp Valves: 4 x 6550
• Channels: 2 input 2 channel vintage styled
• Effects Loop: Switchable via front panel
• Power Selection: 100W using 4 x 6550 valves
• Attenuation: Marshall designed attenuation down to 0.1W
• Valve Bias circuit: Automatic Self Bias with valve fault indicator
• Speaker output: 2 x 4Ω 2 x 8Ω 1 x 16Ω
• Black snakeskin vinyl covering
• Silver piping and beading throughout
• Cabinet: Marshall sized head box with highly polished stainless steel panels
• Footswitch supplied (PEDL-00053)
• Dimensions (mm): 745 x 290 x 230
• Weight (kg): 22.4

Thanks to Angelo!!!

Use Your Illusion 20th Anniversary

With enough music for two albums, Guns N' Roses release Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II the same day: September 17, 1991. The albums debut at number 2 and 1 respectively in the Billboard charts, setting a record as they become the first and only group to date to achieve this feat. The albums spend 108 weeks in the charts!!!

It's been 20 years...

To celebrate Use Your Illusion 20th Anniversary check out this long article with exclusive commentary from Slash: The story of Use Your Illusion I & II

Midnight release of Use Your Illusion albums on September 17, 1991


>> Use Your Illusion I article on Wikipedia
>> Use Your Illusion II article on Wikipedia

Slash @ Road Recovery Benefit Concert

Slash performed as this year's Road Recovery honoree at their annual concert in New York City at the Best Buy Theater on Sept 13.

Main band: Slash, Gilby Clarke, Duff McKagan, Matt Sorum and Wayne Kramer.
Guests: Jill Sobule, Carl Restivo, Jimmy Gnecco, Reeve Carney, Dick Manitoba and Dave Kushner.

Setlist:

1. Birthday (The Beatles)
2. Miss You (The Rolling Stones)
3. Dead Flowers (The Rolling Stones)
4. Tijuana Jail (Gilby Clarke)
5. Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd)
6. Alway On The Run (Lenny Kravitz)
7. Hey Joe (Jimi Hendrix)
8. Mama Kin (Aerosmith)
9. Superstition (Stevie Wonder)
10. Slither (Velvet Revolver)
11. It's So Easy (Guns N' Roses)
12. Knockin' On Heaven's Door (Bob Dylan)
13. God Save The Queen (Sex Pistols)
14. Kick Out The Jams (MC5)

Slash Made in Stoke CD/DVD/Blu-Ray details

• The band: Slash / Myles Kennedy / Bobby Schneck / Todd Kerns / Brent Fitz
• Recorded: July 24, 2011 at Victoria Hall, Stoke-On-Trent (England)
• Length: 160 minutes
• Format: Dolby, DTS stereo
• Label: Eagle Rock
• Release date: November 15, 2011

Setlist:

1. Been There Lately
2. Nightrain
3. Ghost
4. Mean Bone
5. Back From Cali
6. Rocket Queen
7. Civil War
8. Nothing To Say
9. Starlight
10. Promise
11. Doctor Alibi
12. Speed Parade
13. Watch This
14. Beggars And Hangers-On
15. Patience
16. The Godfather Solo
17. Sweet Child O' Mine
18. Slither
19. By The Sword
20. Mr. Brownstone
21. Paradise City

Slash Time Capsule is online

It's Slash's birthday today and to celebrate, we're launching Slash's Time Capsule. Slash Paradise is proud to support this project by Slash's World. The Ultimate Slash Biography is a timeline of Slash's career including photos, videos and hundreds of different pieces of information about Slash's career in Guns N' Roses, Slash's Snakepit, Velvet Revolver and solo. Browse the history of guest appearances, watch videos dating back to the early 80s and find out more about Slash's gear.

We'll constantly add and improve entries and you're welcome to contribute and share a Slash fact via your Twitter login !

Visit www.slashsworld.com/life to check it out!

Follow us on Twitter and let us know what you think: @slashsworld @SlashParadise

Slash on stage with B.B. King in London

Yesterday, Slash went on stage in London. He joined B.B. King at Royal Albert Hall for a special guest appearance along with Rolling Stones Ronnie Wood, Simply Red's Mick Hucknall, Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi. They played "Someone Really Loves You" and "The Thrill Is Gone". This show was shot for a futur DVD release.

Slash exclusive Q&A by SlashNation

SlashNation had the opportunity to do this Q&A session with Slash.


What's the new album with Myles like?
That's too broad a question but it will be good.

(About Slasher Films) Will you be on location and have a cast been picked yet?
I will be on location. We should have a cast in two weeks.

So did you visit skull while you were on tour and will you score the movie?
I haven't been to skull yet. I will most likely score the movies.

(About L.A. Zoo exhibit) Will it be just american reptiles?
No, they're reptiles from all over the world.

What's the history behind your Gitanes tattoo?
There's no history. Just my favourite brand of smokes.

So what's your favourite book and film?
"Clockwork Orange" and "The Omen".

Why did you put so much effort into "Sweet Child O' Mine" when you had a slight dislike for the song?
The song grew on me. I like playing it.

(About Velvet Revolver) Where's that at now?
It's on hold I guess.

Does it annoy you all the speculation about Velvet Revolver singer?
No, I'm flattered the fans care so much.

Everyone knows you support LAYN. What other charities are close to your heart?
Wildlife Waystation Music Cares MAP amongst others.

(About Slasher Films) What exclusive news can you give me?
For now only that the 1st film starts filming Aug 15th.

Have you and Myles got a title for the album?
No, not yet.

What instrument would you have played if not the guitar?
Who knows? The harp is a gorgeous instrument. I would most likely have been an artist though.

Which country would you love to play?
Africa.

Which country do you love to play when touring?
I don't have a favourite. I love touring everywhere.

Which band/singer are you listening to?
Rory Gallagher.

How are you feeling about your homecoming gig?
I'm looking forward to it.

How does it make you feel when PPL realise you are not the person the 80/90s media portrayed you as?
I don't think about it.

Did you ever think you would become such a legendary rock n' roll figure?
No.

Which guitar did you use on the first part of "Estranged"?
Same one as I used in the middle and end.

Which model?
1958 Flying V.

Have you had your star ceremony yet? If not when is it?
No, we moved it to next year.

One last thing guys : "Starlight" will be released on 25 july. Will you please call/email your radio stations requesting its added to the playlist? Thx guys.

>> SlashNation on Twitter

Slash Web App for smartphones

You wanna stay tuned with Slash? First Slash Web App for smartphones is for you!!!

It's easy to install and totally free. To do this, visit the link below with your smartphone browser:
>> http://mob.conduit.com/slashparadise

Then just clic on "add to home screen" or "add this app" in browser options. This will add a launching icon to your desktop. It's done!!!

This web app is 100% compatible with iPhone, Blackberry, Android, Windows Phone and Nokia. But you can also run the page above with any mobile phone with an internet connection.

If you encounter some problems with navigation, display or loading time, know that this should be improved in the near futur...

Special thanks to Remy and Andrei.

Slash @ Vive Cuervo Salon, Mexico City 26/3/2011

Latin America Tour kick off in Mexico City.

1. Ghost
2. Mean Bone
3. Nightrain
4. Been There Lately
5. Rocket Queen
6. Civil War
7. Back From Cali
8. Starlight
9. Nothing To Say
10. Doctor Alibi
11. Jizz Da Pit
12. Just Like Anything
13. My Michelle
14. Guitar Solo / Godfather Theme
15. Sweet Child O' Mine
16. Rise Today
17. Slither
18. Mr. Brownstone
19. Paradise City

>> Photos by Toni Francois
>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash @ Star Hall, Hong Kong 22/3/2011

1. Ghost
2. Mean Bone
3. Nightrain
4. Rocket Queen
5. Civil War
6. Back From Cali
7. Starlight
8. Nothing To Say
9. Doctor Alibi
10. Jizz Da Pit
11. Just Like Anything
12. My Michelle
13. Patience
14. Guitar solo / The Godfather Theme
15. Sweet Child O' Mine
16. Rise Today
17. Slither
18. By The Sword
19. Mr. Brownstone
20. Paradise City

>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash @ Ax-Korea Hall, Seoul 20/3/2011

1. Ghost
2. Mean Bone
3. Back From Cali
4. Nightrain
5. Rocket Queen
6. Civil War
7. Nothing To Say
8. Starlight
9. Beautiful Dangerous
10. Fall To Pieces
11. Doctor Alibi
12. Jizz Da Pit
13. Patience
14. My Michelle
15. Guitar solo / The Godfather Theme
16. Sweet Child O' Mine
17. Rise Today
18. Slither
19. By The Sword
20. Mr. Brownstone
21. Paradise City

>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash on State Line Empire last EP

State Line Empire are out with their new EP named Octane, which features Slash on guitar. As the winners of Guitar Center's Your Next Record with Slash, the band recorded a four-song EP with producer Mike Clink (Guns N' Roses, Mötley Crüe, Megadeth) and Slash performing guitar on "Drive Me".

>> State Line Empire on MySpace

Slash @ Namba Hatch, Osaka 14/3/2011

1. Ghost
2. Mean Bone
3. Back From Cali
4. Nightrain
5. Been There Lately
6. Rocket Queen
7. Civil War
8. Nothing To Say
9. Starlight
10. Beautiful Dangerous
11. Doctor Alibi
12. Jizz Da Pit
13. Just Like Anything
14. My Michelle
15. Guitar solo / The Godfather Theme
16. Sweet Child O' Mine
17. Rise Today
18. Slither
19. By The Sword
20. Mr. Brownstone
21. Paradise City

>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash @ Indoor Stadium, Singapore 12/3/2011

1. Ghost
2. Mean Bone
3. Back From Cali
4. Been There Lately
5. Nightrain
6. Rocket Queen
7. Civil War
8. Nothing To Say
9. Starlight
10. Beautiful Dangerous
11. Doctor Alibi
12. Jizz Da Pit
13. Just Like Anything
14. My Michelle
15. Guitar solo / The Godfather Theme
16. Sweet Child O' Mine
17. Rise Today
18. Slither
19. By The Sword
20. Mr. Brownstone
21. Paradise City

>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash @ Impact Exhibition Hall 2, Bangkok 10/3/2011

1. Ghost
2. Mean Bone
3. Back From Cali
4. Nightrain
5. Been There Lately
6. Rocket Queen
7. Civil War
8. Nothing To Say
9. Starlight
10. Beautiful Dangerous
11. We're All Gonna Die
12. Jizz Da Pit
13. Just Like Anything
14. My Michelle
15. Guitar solo / The Godfather Theme
16. Sweet Child O' Mine
17. Rise Today
18. Slither
19. By The Sword
20. Mr. Brownstone
21. Paradise City

>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash @ Claremont Showgrounds, Perth 7/3/2011

The band plays at the Soundwave Festival.

1. Ghost
2. Mean Bone
3. Back From Cali
4. Nightrain
5. Nothing To Say
6. Mr. Brownstone
7. My Michelle
8. Sweet Child O' Mine
9. Slither
10. Paradise City

>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash @ Bonython Park, Adelaide 5/3/2011

The band plays at the Soundwave Festival.

1. Ghost
2. Mean Bone
3. Nightrain
4. Back From Cali
5. Nothing To Say
6. Mr. Brownstone
7. My Michelle
8. Sweet Child O' Mine
9. Slither
10. Paradise City

>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash @ Royal Showgrounds, Melbourne 4/3/2011

The band plays at the Soundwave Festival.

1. Ghost
2. Mean Bone
3. Nightrain
4. Back From Cali
5. Nothing To Say
6. Mr. Brownstone
7. My Michelle
8. Sweet Child O' Mine
9. Slither
10. Paradise City

>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash @ The Tivoli, Brisbane 2/3/2011

Andrew Stockdale went on stage to sing "By The Sword".

1. Ghost
2. Mean Bone
3. Nightrain
4. Been There Lately
5. Rocket Queen
6. Civil War
7. Nothing To Say
8. Back From Cali
9. Starlight
10. Doctor Alibi
11. Beautiful Dangerous
12. My Michelle
13. Guitar solo / The Godfather Theme
14. Just Like Anything
15. Sweet Child O' Mine
16. Rise Today
17. Slither
18. By The Sword
19. Mr. Brownstone
20. Paradise City

>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash on Travis Barker new album

Slash is featuring on new Travis Barker's album Give The Drummer Some. He plays on a song called "Saturday Night" with The Transplants. The album is due to March 15th under Interscope Records.

>> Travis Barker website
>> Travis Barker on MySpace

Slash @ Showgrounds, Sydney 27/2/2011

The band plays at the Soundwave Festival.

1. Ghost
2. Mean Bone
3. Nightrain
4. Back From Cali
5. By The Sword
6. Rocket Queen
7. Sweet Child O' Mine
8. Slither
9. Paradise City

>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash @ RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane 26/2/2011

The band plays at the Soundwave Festival.

1. Ghost
2. Mean Bone
3. Nightrain
4. Rocket Queen
5. Back From Cali
6. By The Sword
7. Sweet Child O' Mine
8. Slither
9. Paradise City

>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash @ Veterans Arena, Jacksonville 22/2/2011

Opening for Ozzy Osbourne.

1. Ghost
2. Mean Bone
3. Nightrain
4. Been There Lately
5. My Michelle
6. Rocket Queen
7. Back From Cali
8. Starlight
9. Sweet Child O' Mine
10. Slither
11. Paradise City

>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash @ Bank Atlantic, Fort Lauderdale 20/2/2011

Opening for Ozzy Osbourne.

1. Ghost
2. Mean Bone
3. Nightrain
4. Been There Lately
5. Mr. Brownstone
6. Rocket Queen
7. Back From Cali
8. Starlight
9. Sweet Child O' Mine
10. Slither
11. Paradise City

>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash @ St Pete Forum, Tampa 18/2/2011

Opening for Ozzy Osbourne.

1. Ghost
2. Mean Bone
3. Nightrain
4. Been There Lately
5. My Michelle
6. Rocket Queen
7. Back From Cali
8. Starlight
9. Sweet Child O' Mine
10. Slither
11. Paradise City

>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash @ The Fillmore, Charlotte 17/2/2011

Brad Whitford (Aerosmith) performed "Walkin' The Dog" with the band.

1. Ghost
2. Mean Bone
3. Nightrain
4. Been There Lately
5. Rocket Queen
6. Civil War
7. Nothing To Say
8. Back From Cali
9. Starlight
10. We're All Gonna Die
11. Always On The Run
12. Walkin' The Dog
13. Jizz Da Pit
14. Just Like Anything
15. Sweet Child O' Mine
16. Rise Today
17. Slither
18. By The Sword
19. My Michelle
20. Paradise City

>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash @ Bridgestone Arena, Nashville 16/2/2011

Opening for Ozzy Osbourne.

1. Ghost
2. Mean Bone
3. Nightrain
4. Been There Lately
5. My Michelle
6. Rocket Queen
7. Back From Cali
8. Starlight
9. Sweet Child O' Mine
10. Slither
11. Paradise City

>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash @ I Wireless Center, Moline 14/2/2011

Opening for Ozzy Osbourne.

1. Ghost
2. Mean Bone
3. Nightrain
4. Been There Lately
5. Mr. Brownstone
6. Rocket Queen
7. Back From Cali
8. Starlight
9. Sweet Child O' Mine
10. Slither
11. Paradise City

>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash @ House of Blues, Chicago 13/2/2011

Rick Nielsen (Cheap Trick) went on stage to play "Ain't That A Shame".

1. Ghost
2. Mean Bone
3. Nightrain
4. Been There Lately
5. Rocket Queen
6. Civil War
7. Nothing To Say
8. Back From Cali
9. Starlight
10. Always On The Run
11. We're All Gonna Die
12. Ain't That A Shame
13. Jizz Da Pit
14. Just Like Anything
15. Mr. Brownstone
16. Sweet Child O' Mine
17. Rise Today
18. Slither
19. My Michelle
20. Paradise City

>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash @ Palace Of Auburn Hills, Detroit 12/2/2011

Opening for Ozzy Osbourne.

1. Ghost
2. Mean Bone
3. Nightrain
4. Been There Lately
5. Mr. Brownstone
6. Rocket Queen
7. Back From Cali
8. Starlight
9. Sweet Child O' Mine
10. Slither
11. Paradise City

>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash @ BOK Center, Tulsa 10/2/2011

Opening for Ozzy Osbourne.

1. Ghost
2. Mean Bone
3. Been There Lately
4. Nightrain
5. Back From Cali
6. Rocket Queen
7. Starlight
8. My Michelle
9. Sweet Child O' Mine
10. Slither
11. Paradise City

>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash @ Pepsi Center, Denver 8/2/2011

Opening for Ozzy Osbourne.

1. Ghost
2. Mean Bone
3. Been There Lately
4. Nightrain
5. Back From Cali
6. Rocket Queen
7. Starlight
8. My Michelle
9. Sweet Child O' Mine
10. Slither
11. Paradise City

>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash @ Super Bowl 6/2/2011

Slash performed "Sweet Child O' Mine" with Fergie and The Black Eyed Peas during Super Bowl halftime show. The event took place at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas and the Green Bay Packers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers with a score of 31 to 25. Check out the video : Slash appears on 3'30.

>> Super Bowl XLV page on Wiki

Slash @ Tacoma Dome, Tacoma 5/2/2011

Opening for Ozzy Osbourne.

1. Ghost
2. Mean Bone
3. Been There Lately
4. Nightrain
5. Back From Cali
6. Rocket Queen
7. Starlight
8. My Michelle
9. Sweet Child O' Mine
10. Slither
11. Paradise City

>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash @ Spirit Mountain Casino, Grand Ronde 4/2/2011

1. Ghost
2. Mean Bone
3. Been There Lately
4. Nightrain
5. Back From Cali
6. Civil War
7. Rocket Queen
8. Beautiful Dangerous
9. Starlight
10. Always On The Run
11. Doctor Alibi
12. Jizz Da Pit
13. Just Like Anything
14. Mr. Brownstone
15. Sweet Child O' Mine
16. Rise Today
17. Slither
18. By The Sword
19. My Michelle
20. Paradise City

>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash @ HP Pavillon, San Jose 3/2/2011

Opening for Ozzy Osbourne.

1. Ghost
2. Mean Bone
3. Been There Lately
4. Nightrain
5. Back From Cali
6. Rocket Queen
7. Starlight
8. Mr. Brownstone
9. Sweet Child O' Mine
10. Slither
11. Paradise City

>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash @ Gibson Amphitheatre, Los Angeles 1/2/2011

Opening for Ozzy Osbourne.

1. Ghost
2. Mean Bone
3. Been There Lately
4. Nightrain
5. Back From Cali
6. Rocket Queen
7. Starlight
8. Sweet Child O' Mine
9. Slither
10. Paradise City

>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash @ Lopez Tonight Show 31/1/2011

Slash performed "Brown Sugar" (The Rolling Stones) with Michael Bearden & The Ese Vatos at the Lopez Tonight Show.

>> Lopez Tonight website

Slash @ Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas 28/1/2011

Opening for Ozzy Osbourne.

1. Ghost
2. Mean Bone
3. Sucker Train Blues
4. Mr. Brownstone
5. Back From Cali
6. Rocket Queen
7. Nothing To Say
8. Nightrain
9. Sweet Child O' Mine
10. Slither
11. Paradise City

>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash @ The Depot, Salt Lake City 29/1/2011

1. Ghost
2. Been There Lately
3. Mean Bone
4. Nightrain
5. Back From Cali
6. Civil War
7. Rocket Queen
8. Beautiful Dangerous
9. Starlight
10. Nothing To Say
11. Doctor Alibi
12. Watch This
13. Just Like Anything
14. Patience
15. Sweet Child O' Mine
16. Rise Today
17. Slither
18. By The Sword
19. My Michelle
20. Paradise City

>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash @ Dodge Theatre, Phoenix 26/1/2011

Opening for Ozzy Osbourne.

1. Ghost
2. Mean Bone
3. Sucker Train Blues
4. Mr. Brownstone
5. Back From Cali
6. Rocket Queen
7. Nothing To Say
8. Nightrain
9. Sweet Child O' Mine
10. Slither
11. Paradise City

>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash @ Speaking Rock Center, El Paso 25/1/2011

Opening for Ozzy Osbourne.

1. Ghost
2. Mean Bone
3. Sucker Train Blues
4. Mr. Brownstone
5. Back From Cali
6. Rocket Queen
7. Nothing To Say
8. Nightrain
9. Sweet Child O' Mine
10. Slither
11. Paradise City

>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash @ AT&T Center, San Antonio 24/1/2011

Opening for Ozzy Osbourne.

1. Ghost
2. Sucker Train Blues
3. Mr. Brownstone
4. Back From Cali
5. Rocket Queen
6. Nothing To Say
7. By The Sword
8. Nightrain
9. Sweet Child O' Mine
10. Slither
11. Paradise City

>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash @ Sprint Center, Kansas City 22/1/2011

Opening for Ozzy Osbourne.

1. Ghost
2. Sucker Train Blues
3. Mr. Brownstone
4. Back From Cali
5. Civil War
6. Nothing To Say
7. By The Sword
8. Nightrain
9. Sweet Child O' Mine
10. Slither
11. Paradise City

>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash @ The Cotillion Ballroom, Wichita 21/1/2011

The band played "Been There Lately", "Jizz Da Pit" and "Patience" for the first time on stage.

1. Ghost
2. Sucker Train Blues [video clip]
3. Been There Lately
4. Mr. Brownstone [video clip]
5. Back From Cali [video clip]
6. Civil War [video clip]
7. Rocket Queen [video clip]
8. Beautiful Dangerous
9. Doctor Alibi
10. Nothing To Say
11. Patience [video clip]
12. Jizz Da Pit
13. Just Like Anything
14. Starlight [video clip]
15. Sweet Child O' Mine [video clip]
16. Rise Today [video clip]
17. Slither [video clip]
18. By The Sword [video clip]
19. My Michelle [video clip]
20. Paradise City [video clip]

>> Photos on Kansas.com
>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash @ American Airlines Center, Dallas 20/1/2011

1. Ghost
2. Sucker Train Blues
3. Mr. Brownstone
4. Back From Cali
5. Rocket Queen
6. Nothing To Say
7. By The Sword
8. Nightrain
9. Sweet Child O' Mine
10. Slither
11. Paradise City

>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash @ Toyota Center, Houston 18/1/2011

Second 2011 show, opening for Ozzy Osbourne.

1. Ghost
2. Sucker Train Blues
3. Mr. Brownstone
4. Rocket Queen
5. Nothing To Say
6. By The Sword
7. Nightrain [video clip]
8. Sweet Child O' Mine
9. Slither
10. Paradise City [video clip]

>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Slash @ Qwest Center, Omaha 16/1/2011

First 2011 show, opening for Ozzy Osbourne. The band played "Mr. Brownstone" for the first time on stage.

1. Ghost
2. Sucker Train Blues
3. Mr. Brownstone [video clip]
4. Back From Cali [video clip]
5. Rocket Queen [video clip]
6. Nothing To Say [video clip]
7. By The Sword
8. Nightrain [video clip]
9. Sweet Child O' Mine [video clip]
10. Slither
11. Paradise City [video clip]

>> All World Tour 2011 dates

Todd Kerns exclusive interview by SlashParadise

In this interview SlashParadise.com talks with Slash's touring bassist Todd Kerns.

First known for being the singer and guitar player in the Canadian band Age of Electric, Todd Kerns released a solo album in 2004 titled "Go Time". In 2007 production projects brought him to Las Vegas where he came to form The Sin City Sinners with former Faster Pussycat guitarist, Brent Muscat. The band released their debut CD, Exile On Fremont Street, in early 2010. In spring of 2010 Todd was asked to tour with Slash as bassist and backing vocalist. He accepted the challenge and will be touring into 2011 around the world with the guitar hero.


Hi Todd, could you tell us about how you came to play music?
My father played a little guitar and I picked his up around eleven or twelve and that was that. I never put it down again. Of course, KISS, The Beatles, Stones, The Who etc. were all super exciting and I knew what I wanted to do with my life. I am very lucky that that's what I ended up doing.

What do you think you would've done if you hadn't been a musician?
It's hard for me to imagine what I'd be doing if I weren't a musician as music is such a big part of my life. The biggest. I suppose I could have seen myself get into film or writing of some sort.

How did you get to tour with Slash?
Brent Fitz, Slash's drummer, called me and told me to be in L.A. the next day as the bass player they had wasn't working out. Long story short Slash never let me leave (laugh).

What has been your biggest challenge in the band since?
I think the biggest challenge is covering the parts of multiple players. Duff, Johnny and Mike from the Snakepit records and Chaney from the solo album. I make those parts my own but I want to stay true to each of their unique vibes.

Which songs are your favorite to play live?
It's always fun to add new songs to the set. We've added a few to the new tour which is exciting. Currently "Been There Lately" from the second Snakepit record is a blast to play.

Did you suggest some of them?
Oddly enough I suggested we play "Always On The Run", the song Slash did with Lenny Kravitz and we played it for the last night of the 2010 tour.

Is there any other Slash/Gn'R song you'd like to perform that you haven't done on the past tour?
"Double Talkin' Jive" would be one of my faves that we haven't ever played.

Looking back at the "We're All Gonna Die Tour", what is your best memory?
The best memories are of the people. It is very touching to see people get emotional when they meet Slash. It touches me. It always reminds that my friend Slash is a fucking legend.

And your worst memory?
The worst memory is having my retina detach on the last few weeks of the tour. I was sent home from Moscow before the last two shows of the tour for surgery. Total drag.

You travelled and played with Slash for more than 60 shows. What would you say is his main strength as a musician, as a bandmate and as a person?
Slash is such a well rounded player when it comes to feel, technique and taste. A lot of guys don't have all of those qualities. Slash lives to play guitar and lives to play live. It shows in his playing and his performance. He is also one of the warmest and most generous people I have had the pleasure of meeting.

You're about to start another tour through the USA, Australia, Asia and South America. How did you prepare for this tour as a band? Do you feel the need to do things differently?
Well, we are playing a truncated set opening for Ozzy so we had to slim things down some. We've added some new surprises to the set which is always nice. We just finished three days of rehearsal and then we're off and running. The funny thing is that we started as Slash's support team with Myles in the lead and very quickly became a band.

And of course, if there's anything else you'd like to talk about, feel free for it...
My band the Sin City Sinners have CDs available and I have a solo CD as well.
Come visit my sites : www.toddkerns.com and www.thesincitysinners.com

Thank you to Mark for making it possible, to Attila and Charles for their help and to Todd for taking the time for this interview !!!

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