Orgy Of The Damned

Description

A good cover takes something old and renews it. Such is the philosophy of this album, Orgy of the Damned, a collection of 12 dynamic songs that shake up and revitalize blues classics with a stripped-down and instinctive approach. Slash reunited with two of his former bandmates from Blues Ball, bassist Johnny Griparic and keyboardist Teddy Andreadis, along with drummer Michael Jerome and singer/guitarist Tash Neal. Everything was played live in the studio, emphasizing improvisation. This approach resulted in dynamic and energetic songs that feel immediate, raw, and distinctly familiar. In the months that followed, Slash recruited and recorded various guest singers for the album, including Gary Clark Jr, Billy F. Gibbons, Chris Stapleton, Dorothy, Iggy Pop, Paul Rodgers, Demi Lovato, Brian Johnson, Tash Neal, Chris Robinson, and Beth Hart. Elsewhere on the album, Steven Tyler of Aerosmith makes an appearance on harmonica on the album's first single, a gritty and joyfully unrestrained version of Howlin' Wolf's 1964 standard, "Killing Floor." Orgy of the Damned showcases a less heard aspect of Slash's musical prowess. While he has always embraced a wide range of styles and genres, the album offers a glimpse into his early inspirations and current obsessions. Instead of recording with his stack of signature amplifiers, he kept things basic with a small combo amp and a few old guitars, taking the opportunity to explore a unique side of his playing.