Iconic guitarist Slash doesn't stop. While touring with Guns N' Roses, he's planning new albums with Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators , all while carrying on an unparalleled legacy in the industry.
The group will be performing in the country in Belo Horizonte (January 29th), São Paulo (January 31st), Rio de Janeiro (February 1st), and Porto Alegre (February 4th). Tickets are on sale at the Eventim website .
Celebrating the musician's tour in Brazil, Wikimetal has prepared a quiz for you to test your knowledge about the guitarist. Check it out below.
Results
His position: Headbanger!
Your position: Beginner in Metal. You have a long way to go, but don't get discouraged!
#1. What is Slash's full, real name?
Slash's full and real name is Saul Hudson.
#2. Slash's mother was a costume designer and worked with artists such as David Bowie, John Lennon, and Ringo Starr.
True. Slash's mother, Ola Oliver, was a successful costume designer, having worked with big names in the industry.
#3. What is the name of Slash's first band?
The name of Slash's first band is Tidus Sloan. It was formed in 1981.
#4. In 1994, while enjoying success with Guns N' Roses, Slash formed a new band.
True. Slash formed the Slash's Snakepit project as part of his solo career.
#5. Slash was inspired by a woman who stole his instruments in the 1990s and named a guitar after her.
True. In 2020, Slash announced the release of a new guitar model in partnership with Gibson. The guitar's name, Victoria Les Paul Standard Goldtop, is inspired by a woman who, in the late 90s, stole a large part of the Guns N' Roses guitarist's collection.
#6. Which Guns N' Roses music video has over 2 billion views on YouTube?
"November Rain".
#7. What is the name of the song made by Slash and Chester Bennington?
"Crazy".
#8. How did Slash start the Velvet Revolver project?
During a performance. In 2002, Slash reunited with Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum for a concert honoring Randy Castillo, a drummer who had died of lung cancer. After the performance, Slash realized they could create something interesting together, and invited Dave Kushner, who had previously played with Duff, to join the group.
#9. What was Slash's first album with Myles Kennedy and his band The Conspirators?
'Apocalyptic Love' (2012) was Slash's first album with Myles Kennedy and the band The Conspirators. The project was so successful that the group went on to do other work together, including world tours.
