In 2011 he wrote and featured on kick it Up a Notch, the end credit song for The Disney Channel Original Movie Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension. (Kick It Up a Notch Songfacts). He has written a self titled autobiography which was put to print in 2007.
Slash joined his first band, Tidus Sloan, in 1981. In 1983, he formed the band Road Crew—named for the Motörhead song "(We Are) The Road Crew"—with his childhood friend Steven Adler, who by then had learned to play drums. He placed an advertisement in a newspaper looking for a bassist, and received a response from Duff McKagan. They auditioned a number of singers, including one-time Black Flag vocalist Ron Reyes, and worked on material that included the main riff of what would become the Guns N' Roses song "Rocket Queen." Slash disbanded the group the following year due to them not being able to find a singer, as well as Adler's lack of work ethic compared to himself and McKagan. He, along with Adler, then joined a local band known as Hollywood Rose, which featured singer Axl Rose and guitarist Izzy Stradlin. Following his time with Hollywood Rose, Slash played in a band called Black Sheep and unsuccessfully auditioned for Poison, a glam metal band that he would later openly deride.
In June 1985, Slash was asked by Axl Rose and Izzy Stradlin to join the newly founded Guns "N' Roses. Duff McKagan and Steven Adler completed the line-up. They played nightclubs—such as the Whisky a Go Go, The Roxy, and The Troubadour—and opened for larger acts throughout 1985 and 1986. It was during this period that the band wrote most of its classic material, including "Welcome to the Jungle," "Sweet Child o' Mine," and "Paradise City," As a result of their rowdy and rebellious behavior, Guns N' Roses quickly received the moniker "Most Dangerous Band in the World," causing Slash to remark, "For some strange reason, Guns N' Roses is like the catalyst for controversy, even before we had any kind of record deal."
Slash has received critical recognition as a guitarist. In August 2009, Time Magazine ranked him #2 on its list of the "10 Best Electric Guitar Players of All-Time". He was also ranked #21 on Gigwise's list of the "50 Greatest Guitarists Ever".
Slash was the first musician to own a signature amplifier created by Marshall for him. In 1996 the Marshall Slash JCM 2555SL was launched, it was built with the specs of Slash's own original 1987 Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 amplifier. A total of 3000 of these amplifiers were made before it was discontinued.
On his self titled album, "Slash" he has worked with many artists like Ozzy Osbourne, Fergie (Black Eyed Peas), Myles Kennedy (Alter Bridge), Kid Rock and Ian Astbury (The Cult). The singles released from the album are "Sahara","Back From Cali","By the Sword" and "Beautiful Dangerous".
Slash also colla borated with Myles Kennedy as Slash feat. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators and released a few albums from 2012 onwards with 4 being released in 2022.
Shadow Life
Slash Lyrics
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It steals the light and tears the sun apart
Like a shadow in the dark
I know you're living in a shadow life
Better watch your step,
Should you stumble you're gonna fall
'Cause daddy's secrets are a killing kind
It's a wonder you breathe at all.
You turn a blind eye and I hold on (your feeling will ever change).
Why can't you ever see?
The shadow life, will only break your heart
Like I said before
It steals the light and tears us all apart
Like a shadow in the dark.
I can feel it when your under me
There is something else,
There's something I cant let go
Never silence to the misery
Feel it in your sex
Every time that we are all alone.
And still you just deny it all (but I cant take this anymore)
But I can't turn away.
The shadow life, will only break your heart
Like I said before
It steals the light and tears us all apart
Like a shadow in the dark.
It's coming
It's coming
It haunts us, it tears us apart,
Just like a shadow in the dark.
You're a shadow in the dark.
The shadow life, will only break your heart
Like I said before.
It steals the light and tears us all apart
Like a shadow in the dark.
I can feel it when your under me
There's a dirty secret to this misery, yeah
The shadow life will only break your heart
Like a shadow in the dark.
You're the shadow in the dark.
You're the shadow in the dark.
The lyrics of Slash's song Shadow Life seem to delve into the theme of secrecy and how it can lead to a life of darkness and misery. The lines "A shadow life will only break your heart, it steals the light and tears the sun apart" suggest that a life lived in secrecy can lead to a lonely and isolated existence. The phrase "like a shadow in the dark" adds to the imagery of living in the shadows, existing without really living.
The mention of "daddy's secrets" implies that there's a family history involved, and the line "rope around your neck, it's a wonder you breathe at all" furthers the idea of being trapped in circumstances beyond one's control. The chorus repeated throughout the song, "The shadow life will only break your heart, like I said before, it steals the light and tears us all apart, like a shadow in the dark", once again reinforces the idea that secrecy and living in the shadows is a path to heartbreak and isolation.
The next set of lyrics seem to add another dimension to the song. The lines "I can feel it when you're under me, there is something else, there's something I can't let go" suggest some sort of intimate relationship. The phrase "never silence to the misery, feel it in your sex every time that we are all alone" hints at a connection that is both physical and emotional. This adds to the complexity of the song, suggesting that secrets and shadows are an issue even in personal relationships, something that is not limited to just family history.
Line by Line Meaning
A shadow life, will only break your heart,
Living in a life of dejection and gloominess will only cause you pain and sorrow.
It steals the light and tears the sun apart
Living in this kind of life removes any hope or positivity and destroys any chance of happiness.
Like a shadow in the dark
This kind of life is similar to a shadow: always lurking, following and controlling you.
I know you're living in a shadow life
I am aware that you are living in a life filled with negativity and misery.
Better watch your step,
Be careful about your actions and decisions.
Should you stumble you're gonna fall
If you make any mistakes, you will suffer the consequences.
'Cause daddy's secrets are a killing kind
Your father's lies and concealed matters are destructive in nature and can lead to harm.
Rope around your neck
You are tied and restricted in this life, almost like a noose tightening around your neck.
It's a wonder you breathe at all.
It's surprising that you are able to continue living this way without breaking down.
You turn a blind eye and I hold on (your feeling will ever change).
You ignore the troubles you face while I continue to endure it, even if there's no hope of change.
Why can't you ever see?
Why can't you acknowledge the misery and gloom that surrounds you?
I can feel it when your under me
I can sense that you're not happy and satisfied when we're together.
There is something else,
There is something deeper and more profound underlying your dissatisfaction and discontent.
There's something I cant let go
There is some pain and heartache which I am not able to forget or overcome.
Never silence to the misery
There is always some sort of pain or grief, never any peace or quiet.
Feel it in your sex
You feel the agony and dejection, even in such an intimate moment.
Every time that we are all alone.
Whenever we are by ourselves and there is no one else around to hide our true emotions.
And still you just deny it all (but I cant take this anymore)
You refuse to acknowledge the negativity while I cannot continue to bear it anymore.
But I can't turn away.
But I am unable to leave you because of my love for you.
It's coming, It's coming
The sadness and sorrow is slowly approaching and getting worse.
It haunts us, it tears us apart,
The gloominess and distress is always present and slowly breaking us apart.
Just like a shadow in the dark.
Like a shadow, this negative energy and hopelessness follows us wherever we go.
You're a shadow in the dark.
You are the embodiment of the negativity and anguish, always around me.
The shadow life will only break your heart
Living in a life filled with gloominess and despair will only cause you heartbreak.
Like a shadow in the dark.
Similar to a shadow, it is a constant presence and controlling force in our lives.
I can feel it when your under me
I can sense the agony you're going through when we're together.
There's a dirty secret to this misery, yeah
There is something hidden and shrouded in mystery that is causing this unhappiness.
You're the shadow in the dark.
You are the embodiment of the negativity and despair that surrounds me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MYLES KENNEDY, SAUL HUDSON, TODD KERNS
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