Orgy of the Damned Slash

• 1The Pusher07:07
• 2Crossroads05:34
• 3Hoochie Coochie Man06:41
• 4Oh Well04:32
• 5Key to the Highway05:09
• 6Awful Dream05:31
• 7Born Under a Bad Sign05:00
• 8Papa Was a Rolling Stone07:52
• 9Killing Floor04:18
• 10Living for the City06:51
• 11Stormy Monday07:57
• 12Metal Chestnut03:01
• Total Runtime01:09:33

Info for Orgy of the Damned

A great cover takes something old and makes it new again. This is the philosophy behind Slash’s new album, Orgy Of The Damned, a collection of 12 dynamic songs that shakes up and revitalised blues classics with a stripped down, instinctive approach. Working in a similar way to his 2010 self-titles solo LP Slash, which featured multiple guest vocalists, the acclaimed guitarist teamed up with numerous musicians and singers to create a singular expression that pays homage to the blues. By 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. Blues inspired album with iconic guests such as Chris Stapleton, Iggy Pop, Gary Clarke Jr and Beth Hart. The songs covered highlight classics by blues heavyweights including Muddy waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Steppen Wolf, Stevie Wonder and more.

“‘Killing Floor’ is one of my favorite Howlin’ Wolf songs, but also one of the iconic blues riffs that turned me on as a young guitar player. I’ve always wanted to cover it in some capacity and this record was the perfect vehicle. But playing it with this band, and with Brian Johnson singing, it was an achievement I would never have imagined back then. Let alone Steven Tyler providing the harp.” (SLASH)

“When Slash asked me to sing on ‘Killing Floor,’ I said yes immediately. It was one of the first songs I learned in my very first band, and when he played me the backing track it was a no-brainer, and Steven’s harmonica is so bloody hot. I had a ball with Slash in the studio, and I think we did this great old song justice. Rock on.” (Brian Johnson, AC/DC)

SLASH, guitars, guitar solos (all tracks); acoustic guitar, talk box (track 8), pedal steel guitar (track 12)
Johnny Griparic, bass (tracks 1–5, 7–12)
Teddy Andreadis, keyboards (tracks 1–5, 7–12)
Michael Jerome, drums (tracks 1–5, 7–11)
Tash Neal, rhythm guitar (tracks 1, 3–5, 7–12), guitar solo (3, 10), vocals (10)
Chris Robinson, harmonica, vocals (track 1)
Gary Clark Jr., guitar, guitar solo, vocals (track 2)
Billy Gibbons, guitar, vocals (track 3)
Les Stroud, harmonica (3)
Chris Stapleton, vocals (track 4)
Dorothy, vocals (track 5)
Iggy Pop, vocals (track 6)
Paul Rodgers, vocals (track 7)
Demi Lovato, vocals (track 8)
Steven Tyler, harmonica (track 9)
Brian Johnson, vocals (track 9)
Jenna Bell, background vocals (track 10)
Jessie Payo, background vocals (track 10)
Beth Hart, vocals (track 11)
Matt Chamberlain, drums (track 12)

SLASH
was born in Hampstead (London), England on July 23, 1965, and he was raised in Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, England. His given name is Saul Hudson. His mother was a Black American, and his father is a white Englishman. Both artistic parents worked in the entertainment field. His mother was a clothing designer for entertainers. She designed some of David Bowie's unforgettable costumes. His father provides art direction for record albums. Two notable clients are Neil Young and Joni Mitchell. On Friday, June 5, 2009, SLASH's mother Ola Hudson died of lung cancer in Los Angeles.

At age 11 SLASH moved to Los Angeles with his mother while his father remained based in England. Born in the UK, SLASH was an immigrant in the United States and was to remain one for many years. The family eventually lived together again in L.A. where SLASH had a rough transition to conservative Southern California. The long hair, jeans and t-shirts that he wore even then didn't exactly fit with the other kids. An outsider at school, he lived a bohemian life at home. Surrounded by artistic friends of his parents, SLASH grew accustomed to the moods and eccentricities of those in the music world. Frequent visitors at the Hudson household included Joni Mitchell, David Geffen, David Bowie, Ron Wood and Iggy Pop. SLASH has said that these surroundings prepared him for coping with the stress of the music industry, the conflict between artistry and business.

In the mid-1970's, his parents separated. SLASH moved in with his beloved grandmother until he could sort out the situation at home. About this time SLASH discovered BMX (bicycle motorcrossing), joined up with a group of kids, and rode with a passion. It's not surprising to hear that SLASH would ride without brakes! SLASH eventually became a professional BMX biker winning awards and money for his great riding.

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