Slash Drops Explosive Crossroads (Live) Ahead of New Concert Film
As anticipation builds for Live at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival, SLASH has delivered a powerful preview in the form of Crossroads (Live) — a searing, soul-drenched rendition of the Robert Johnson classic, available now via earMUSIC.
Captured during the guitarist’s all-star blues tour stop at the Mission Ballroom in Denver, this raw performance is a gritty homage to the Delta blues tradition, sharpened by SLASH’s unmistakable guitar tone and the tight, impassioned playing of his Blues Ball band. It’s a version that honours its roots while carving out something undeniably its own.
A Celebration of the Blues, Loud and Live
The forthcoming Live at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival album and concert film — set for release on Friday, November 7th — showcases SLASH’s latest musical evolution. Backed by his Blues Ball band, the set is a wild ride through blues standards and rock essentials, with covers ranging from Howlin’ Wolf and Fleetwood Mac to Hendrix and Bob Dylan. Along the way, SLASH also premieres a brand-new original track, Metal Chestnut.
The lineup includes:
- Teddy “ZigZag” Andreadis (keys, harmonica, vocals)
- Tash Neal (guitar, vocals)
- Johnny Griparic (bass, vocals)
- Michael Jerome (drums)
The concert’s spirit is deeply tied to the mission of the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival — Solidarity, Engagement, Restore, Peace, Equality N’ Tolerance — an initiative born from SLASH’s passion for music as a force of unity and change.
Formats and Tracklist
The album and film will be available in multiple formats:
- 2CD + DVD Digipak
- 2CD + Blu-ray Digipak
- Heavyweight Black 3LP Gatefold
- Exclusive bundles via the official store
Tracklisting Highlights:
CD1:
- Parchman Farm Blues
- Killing Floor
- Born Under a Bad Sign
- Oh Well
- Big Legged Woman
- Key to the Highway
- Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone
CD2:
8. Stormy Monday
9. The Pusher
10. Metal Chestnut
11. Crossroads
12. Stone Free
13. It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry
14. Shake Your Money Maker
The Blu-ray/DVD also includes behind-the-scenes interviews where SLASH shares personal reflections on his blues influences and the stories behind the songs.
Stream/purchase HERE
More Slash on Punkinfocus: SLASH releases new track ‘Killing Floor’ from the forthcoming LP ‘Orgy of the Damned’ (March 2024)
