Slash is scheduled to begin recording his third solo album next month with Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators, and bassist Todd Kerns is updating fans on what they can expect from the follow-up to 2012’s “Apocalyptic Love.”
“So here we are,” writes Kerns on his blog. “Like prize fighters training and training for the fight of our lives. Now the big fight is upon us. We are lean. We are mean and we are, most assuredly, fighting machines.”
"I have to admit that, conceptually, I felt that 'Apocalyptic Love' would be a tough act to follow, but I can say with all the confidence in the world that we are more than armed and ready,” he continues. “Not only do I feel that the material surpasses 'Apocalyptic Love', I think we are ten times the band we were when that album was recorded.”
“The material on this album is more serious and more fun at the same time which is a tough balance indeed,” according to the bassist. “The songs are sleazier, tougher and more dangerous. Exactly where I feel most comfortable. We are all very excited to unleash the monster upon you as soon as we can.”
“We enter the studio early February and will work through the next few months,” he adds. “No plans as to when anything will be finished. It’ll be done when it’s done. I know we all hope to be back out on the road sooner than later but we’ll see.”
The project is being produced by Michael Baskette, known for his work with singer Myles Kennedy's other band, Alter Bridge.
“Our work with Michael ‘Elvis’ Baskette has been a blast,” writes Kerns. “He’s been a lot of fun to have around and doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty within the pre production process. All of the songs have taken on a new life under his whip. I’m enjoying every minute of this. Our engineer, Jef Moll, is a genius. This is an amazing team. Gonna be monstrous!”
“Apocalyptic Love” earned Slash his two first-ever #1 US rock radio hits: “You’re A Lie” and “Standing In The Sun.” The record’s third single, “Anastasia”, cracked the Top 10 at Modern and Active Rock and Top 5 at Mainsteam Rock.
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