{"id":31106,"date":"2013-07-31T04:37:47","date_gmt":"2013-07-31T09:37:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=31106"},"modified":"2014-02-08T08:14:11","modified_gmt":"2014-02-08T13:14:11","slug":"live-slash-with-venrez-concert-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2013\/live-slash-with-venrez-concert-review\/","title":{"rendered":"LIVE! | Slash with Venrez"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Deb Rao<\/span>
\n– Senior Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

July 25, 2013 at House of Blues in Las Vegas, NV.<\/h3>\n

\"StevenThe final date of the Apocalyptic Tour featuring Slash and Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators at the House of Blues in Vegas on July 25 proved to be epic and it was only fitting that the tour end in the city of Sin.<\/p>\n

The show also featured L.A. rock band VenRez. Lead singer Steven Berez was kind enough to give Hardrock Haven an exclusive interview earlier this month.VenRez hit the stage at 8 p.m. sharp for a great performance. Opening with \u201cSilver\u201d the band had a kind of Alice In Chains vibe. I really liked the hard driving groove that the band enforced throughout the entire performance. Steven Berez is a dead ringer for Howard Stern.<\/p>\n

Highlights of the set included the title track from \u201cSell The Lie\u201d, and new single \u201cUnforeseen.\u201d For a new band on the scene, VenRez has a really modern sound that stands out. The new single \u201cUnforeseen\u201d has a fresh cutting edge sound. Guitarist Jason Womack really knows how to shred. He told me after the show that he was really influenced by Jimi Hendrix. Fans seem really impressed with VenRez. It was great to hear what L.A. has to offer in music these days. After the show, Steven and Jason posed for photos for Hardrock Haven.<\/p>\n

Set List:
\nSilver
\nYesterday
\nFree Will
\nSell The Lie
\nSanctity
\nKarma (First single off of Sell The Lie)
\nUnforeseen (New single off of American Illusion)<\/p>\n

Next up Slash performed a three-hour epic extravaganza of music. Opening with \u201cHalo\u201d Slash and his Conspirators performed many GNR hits plus all the Slash solo favorites. It was so great to hear \u201cNight Train\u201d again. One of the highlights of the set included \u201cCivil War\u2019 where Slash took shined in the spotlight! <\/p>\n

Slash has assembled some of the top-notch musicians including Todd Kerns on bass from Las Vegas. Todd had the opportunity to sing \u201cDoctor Alibi\u201d and \u201cWelcome To The Jungle.\u201d It was an epic moment. The energy that Todd unleashed was relentless.<\/p>\n

Also pretty impressive is the sultry vocals of Myles Kennedy. At times during the GNR songs, Miles reminded me of a young Axl Rose in his vocal delivery. Other highlights included \u201cAnastasia\u201d, and hit song \u201cYou\u2019re A Lie.\u201d The audience went into frenzy during \u201cSweet Child Of Mine.\u201d <\/p>\n

Slash and company returned to the stage with two encores including \u201cImmigrant Song\u201d, and \u201cParadise City.\u201d As Paradise City\u201d blasted from the speakers silver confetti filled the air. Tonight\u2019s show was all about guitar solos and great music. Slash is truly one of the best guitarists in music today. The performance was high driven, as every musician gave 100 percent. The show was also filmed live. It was a great end to a tour that has spanned the world. I am looking forward to 2014 and new music from Slash and The Conspirators.<\/p>\n

Set List:
\nHalo
\nMean Bone
\nNight Train
\nGhost
\nStanding In The Sun
\nBack From Cali
\nCivil War
\nBad Rain
\nLet It Roll
\nWe Will Roam
\nDoctor Alibi \u2013 Featuring Todd Kerns
\nWelcome To The Jungle \u2013 featuring Todd Kerns
\nRocket Queen
\nSerial Killer
\nNo More Heroes
\nAnastasia
\nYou\u2019re A Lie
\nSweet Child Of Mine
\nSlither
\nEncore
\nImmigrant Song
\nParadise City<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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