Slash Orgy of the Damned 2LP

A great cover takes something old and makes it new again. This is the philosophy behind Slash's 2024 album Orgy of the Damned, a collection of 12 dynamic songs that shakes up and revitalizes blues classics with a stripped down, instinctive approach. Working in a similar way to his 2010 self-titled 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.

Ever since the wild, early days of GNR, Slash relied on earthy riffs and slippery solos over shredding; his greasiness made him a tonic during the heyday of Eddie Van Halen imitators. Orgy of the Damned finds the guitarist emphasizing this aspect of his playing as he cranks up the amplification and leans into a hard backbeat with the assistance of a rotating cast of guest singers....a good time.