Slash has announced details of an upcoming tour of North America. Kicking off in San Francisco on August 29, the 18-date jaunt concludes with a show in Seattle on October 2.

On the gig-run the legendary guitarist will be backed by Todd Kerns on bass, Bobby Schneck on rhythm guitar, Brent Fitz on drums and Alter Bridges’ singer Myles Kennedy.

Currently on tour in the UK and Ireland, Slash will also appear at this year’s Wireless festival on July 4.

To see a complete list of tour dates visit NME

A four-and-a-half-minute trailer for legendary guitarist Slash’s (GUNS N’ ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER) first true solo album, simply entitled “Slash”, can be viewed below. The clip includes behind-the-scenes footage from the recording sessions for the CD, including appearances by Fergie, Kid Rock, Lemmy Kilmister, Adam Levine of MAROON 5, M. Shadows of AVENGED SEVENFOLD, Ozzy Osbourne, Iggy Pop, and Stockdale.

“Slash” will be released in North America in April via EMI Label Services and in the U.K. on May 10 through Roadrunner Records. The album features an all-star roster of guest musicians, including Ian Astbury, Chris Cornell, Rocco DeLuca, Fergie, Dave Grohl, Myles Kennedy, Kid Rock, Lemmy Kilmister, Adam Levine of MAROON 5, Duff McKagan, M. Shadows of AVENGED SEVENFOLD, Ozzy Osbourne, Iggy Pop, and Andrew Stockdale of WOLFMOTHER.

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