When it was announced back in 2016 that Slash would be rejoining Guns n Roses, some fans were concerned that it would mark the end of his incredible run of solo releases with Myles Kennedy. Well, now that GNR is currently taking a break from their wildly successful comeback tour, Slash is back with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, with the group releasing a new song in the form of “Driving Rain.”
Riding a swaggering blues riff from Slash and a powerful set of vocal lines from Myles Kennedy, “Driving Rain” is a slamming blend of pure rock n roll attitude. Kennedy has not lost a bit of his range during the group’s hiatus, still managing to deliver some high-flying vocals and some interesting harmonies. As one would expect, Slash is on fire throughout the song, particularly during a sweet series of guitar solos mid-way through the track.
With Axl Rose reportedly staying on as a permanent member of AC/DC and possibly working on new material with them, Guns n Roses is taking much-needed breather from touring, freeing up Slash to hit the road with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators this fall. The tour will run all the way through October when the band will make an appearance the Aftershock Festival in Sacramento.
You can listen to “Driving Rain” in the player below.
Photo credit Marisa Rose Ficara
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