Slash talked to Rolling Stone’s Steve Baltin about his forthcoming album Apocalyptic Love and working with his current frontman, Myles Kennedy. “I completely left the lyrics to Myles. As far away from lyric writing as I can get the better,” the guitarist said. “He’s a good lyricist, so it’s not an issue.” Click to the interview to hear the record’s first single, “You’re A Lie,” and check out the track listing for the album, which is due out on May 22nd.
Supergroup Velvet Revolver and a bunch of their friends – including Tom Morello, Maroon 5 and Stephen Stills – came together at the West Hollywood House Of Blues last night for a bittersweet one-off, four-song performance to honor their late friend, the composer John O’Brien.
It was almost midnight when Scott Weiland, Slash Duff Mckagan, Dave Kushner, and Matt Sorum took the stage together for the first time in four years to send out love and support to the O’Brien family. The group seamlessly rocked their way through four tunes, ending with an emotional cover of Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here,” a mournful tribute to their late friend. Read more about Velvet Revolver reuniting for “Love You Madly: A Concert For John O’Brien” at RollingStone.com.
—Julia Buchmiller
Yes, the Black Eyed Peas—and some guests—played last night’s Super Bowl half-time show. Rob Sheffield says it was the “ghastliest halftime show in Super Bowl history.” Do you agree?
Read Rob’s recap of last night’s spectacle and check out our roundup of the rest of the event, from the musicians who dominated the commercials to Lil Wayne’s live-blogging the game for the Wall Street Journal.
