Posts Tagged ‘a-fresh-start’

Adler Singer Jacob Bunton Offers Inside Look at Slash Collaboration ‘Just Don’t Ask’

Facebook: Jacob Bunton When former Guns N’ Roses  drummer  Steven Adler launched his new band Adler , it offered a fresh start for the musician. But the stickman still has one very significant tie to the past on his ‘Back From the Dead’ album — a guest appearance from his former bandmate  Slash on the track ‘Just Don’t Ask.’ Speaking exclusively with Loudwire, Adler singer Jacob Bunton tells us, “Steven and Slash have been close friends since they were kids, so the chemistry between the two is amazing.” Of the song ‘Just Don’t Ask,’ Bunton recalls, “When we started recording the album ‘Back From The Dead’, Steven asked Slash if he would play on record. We weren’t sure at first which song to have him play on. Halfway through recording the record, I wrote the song ‘Just Don’t Ask’ and we all looked at each other and said ‘this is the perfect one.’ Slash is one of the most soulful rock guitarist of all time and everything he does is so tasteful. I love his solos on the hard rockin’ songs, but we all agreed that the melodies he creates on ballads are some of the most memorable in music. He came to the studio, plugged in and just nailed it. He’s also one of the coolest mutherf—ers you’ll ever meet!” And speaking of meeting Slash, the vocalist says the guitarist knows how to make an entrance. He explains, “We recorded at Jeff Pilson’s studio in his house. Slash showed up a few minutes late for the session and said he had gone to the wrong house. Can you imagine getting a knock on the door at 10:00 at night and when you open the door, Slash is standing there?” Take a listen to Adler’s ‘Just Don’t Ask’ featuring Slash in the player below. The album, ‘Back From the Dead,’ which earned a stellar review from Loudwire when it dropped in November, is available at iTunes . Listen to Adler’s ‘Just Don’t Ask’ Featuring Slash ? [button href=”http://loudwire.com/adler-back-from-the-dead-album-review/” title=”Next: Read Our Review of Adler’s ‘Back From the Dead'” align=”center”]

Ex-Guns N’ Roses Drummer Steven Adler Thankful to Have a ‘Second Chapter’

New Ocean Media Former Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler is branching out with his own band, appropriately named Adler , and the band’s debut full-length, ‘Back From the Dead,’ carries a straight-ahead rock sound that proves Mr. A means business. Now, Adler is opening up about the message behind the album, and he says he hopes it gives him a fresh start in the music business. “Every musician, their goal in life is to play music that people love and I’ve accomplished my goal,” he told goJimmygo . “I was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and left that chapter of my life and those people in the past. Good and bad, I’ve loved and am thankful for that chapter. I’m thankful that I survived that chapter and am able to have a second chapter. I want to start afresh and become relevant again.” Adler says recording the album was a blast, especially when it came to getting guitar great Slash involved. “It was wonderful,” Adler said. “Just to have him be proud enough and believe in me enough again after all of the things that have happened. “I have to prove myself every second of every day and it got to where I’ve proved myself enough for Slash to be happy and want to be a part of this record. It feels great that we have such a history together. I really care about what he thinks and feels about me.” Things are looking up for Steven Adler, as evidenced by Loudwire’s stellar review of his band’s ‘Back From the Dead’ album. Click below to check it out: [button href=”http://loudwire.com/adler-back-from-the-dead-album-review/” title=”Adler, ‘Back From the Dead’ – Album Review” align=”center”]

Nonpoint Prize Pack Giveaway!

Razor & Tie Nonpoint are back and rocking as hard as ever with their new self-titled album and Loudwire is teaming up with the band to offer you a prize package surrounding the new release. By simply entering your details below, you could win an autographed Nonpoint CD, an autographed Nonpoint poster, and a black Nonpoint TV t-shirt (as seen to your left). Though the band has reconfigured their lineup, singer Elias Soriano feels they are solid moving forward. The vocalist says of the new disc , ” We wanted this record to be a punch in the face. There was a lot of stuff I wanted to artistically vent about. It’s a fresh start for us. We felt like having a self-titled record says it all. We hit the reset button, and there’s life again. You can hear it musically. We’re not going anywhere.” Drummer Robb Rivera echoes those sentiments, adding, “This album is the beginning of a brand new chapter in the world of Nonpoint … rejuvenated and full of positivity. Elias has written his most personal lyrics yet that shows the signs of endurance this band has had in our 15 year career.” So far, the response has been mostly positive, with the group already releasing the preview track ‘ I Said It ‘ as well as the recent single, ‘Left for You.’ To hear those songs, as well as the rest of the band’s latest release, you can order their album in a variety of packages at the group’s website . You can also fill out the form below for a chance to win the Nonpoint Prize Package: Nonpoint Prize Pack Giveaway Enter your e-mail address and T-shirt size for a chance to win an autographed Nonpoint CD, an autographed Nonpoint poster, and a black Nonpoint TV t-shirt . Contest ends Nov. 10, 2012. Click here for official rules . By entering this contest, you will automatically start receiving daily newsletters from Loudwire. You can unsubscribe at any time. You will also be added to the Nonpoint mailing list. Email T-shirt Size