Iggy on new Slash album

I heard his track a couple of days ago and unfortunately it's nothing to get excited about.

What isn't exciting about it?

Former Guns N Roses guitarist Slash has confirmed details of his upcoming solo album.

One of the most iconic guitar players of all time, Slash has spent the fifteen years since he departed Guns N Roses wandering the world. A guitarist for hire, he later formed Velvet Revolver with several other former Axl Rose employees.

That band split in 2008, with Slash beginning work on a new solo album. Recruiting some all star backing, the Californian axe hero has spent considerable time on the tracks which feature a mouth watering cast.

Due for release in April, Slash has confirmed several details about the new album. Self-titled it will feature some true rock royalty including fellow Californian, bass player Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Also played in Thom Yorke's solo band, Flea will be joined by punk pioneer Iggy Pop on the new Slash album.

Together, the pair are joined by former Guns N Roses guitarist Duff McKagan and current Them Crooked Vultures drummer Dave Grohl. Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne will supply some guest vocals, lending his Brummie croon to the all star affair.

The eclectic affair mixes artists from several different genres. Motorhead singer Lemmy is due to appear alongside the rather more clean living Adam Levine of American soft rockers Maroon 5.

Famously debauched former member of Queens Of The Stone Age Nick Olivieri is due to appear, alongside reformed shock rocker Alice Cooper. Cypress Hill were involved in recording sessions but are not due to appear on the album.

The tracklisting for 'Slash' is as follows:

'Ghost' (featuring Ian Astbury)
'Beautiful Dangerous' (featuring Fergie)
'Nothing To Say' (featuring M Shadows)
'Crucify The Dead' (featuring Ozzy Osbourne)
'Promise' (featuring Chris Cornell)
'By The Sword' (featuring Andrew Stockdale)
'Doctor Alibi' (featuring Lemmy)
'Saint Is A Sinner Too' (featuring Rocco De Luca)
'Watch This' (featuring Dave Grohl and Duff McKagan)
'I Hold On' (featuring Kid Rock)
'Gotten' (featuring Adam Levine)
'We're All Gonna Die' (featuring Iggy Pop)
'Starlight' (featuring Myles Kennedy)

http://www.clashmusic.com/news/slash-unveils-solo-album-details

StoogesMySpaceAdmin wrote:

What isn't exciting about it?

Mainly the tune, the lyrics and the performance.

Hmm...that's unlike Iggy and Slash.

It's not the Real Wild Child we all know and love- the performance is pretty subdued.
On the other hand, it still might be the best thing on there. I sampled a few tunes....bleh.