The legendary axeman behind the iconic riffs on ‘Paradise City’ and ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ is back with more decadent hard rock to charm your eardrums into an orgasmic wax-fest.
World On Fire is Slash’s second studio album featuring his star cohorts Myles Kennedy (Alter Bridge) and The Conspirators – Brent Fitz (drums) and Todd Kerns (bass). It’s a slow burn at one hour and 17 minutes for a whopping 17 tracks, but you won’t be counting the time and yawning through filler fluff.
This album is a solid rock’n’roll fireball from start to finish. It’s loaded with rip-roaring energy and attitude from a group of experienced musicians who know how to churn out infectious anthemic track after track. The stomping bluesy riffs of ‘Beneath The Savage Sun’ and jaw-dropping solo on ‘Safari Inn’ are album highlights. Meanwhile, the title track is the perfect intro to Slash and friends’ stadium rock style; speedy and lavish guitars flirting with the astounding musical talent of each member.
Slash saves the best for the last, ‘The Unholy’ – a soaring, apocalyptic conclusion to a ballsy album that is sure to set rock fans’ pants on fire universally.
4.5/5.
