Slash Orgy Of The Damned (CD)

(Seven One Starwatch) 12 tracks, digisleeve

Orgy Of The Damned” is not a classic solo album either. Rather, Slash has teamed up with two colleagues from his former band Blues Ball, drummer Michael Jerome and singer and guitarist Tash Neal. In this constellation, soulful and exuberant versions of well-known blues numbers were created in the rehearsal room within a few weeks. By celebrating both well-known and largely undiscovered songs, Slash offers a nostalgic nod to the past while giving the songs new impetus with his inimitable guitar playing.

As on “Slash” from 2010, the multi-award-winning guitarist has invited an impressive line-up of guest vocalists. These include Gary Clark Jr, ZZ Top luminary Billy F. Gibbons, Iggy Pop, Paul Rodgers, pop sensation Demi Lovato, Chris Robinson from the Black Crowes and Beth Hart. AC/DC siren Brian Johnson also shows how good he sounds in lower registers on the great first single “Killing Floor”. And country superstar Chris Stapleton transforms the Peter Green number “Oh Well” into a sweaty bar blues.

“Orgy Of The Damned” shows a fascinating, less noticed aspect of Slash's musical ability. Twelve blues classics are reinterpreted here as dynamic, rousing songs.