As SLASH gears up for the release of Live at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival—an electrifying Blues-filled live album and concert film—fans can now dive into the latest single “Crossroads (Live),”
Raw, unfiltered, and steeped in the spirit of the Delta blues, the track captures SLASH and his Blues Ball band in their element. Their take on Robert Johnson’s classic honors its roots while giving it an edge, driven by SLASH’s signature guitar tone and the band’s soulful groove. Recorded live at the Mission Ballroom, it’s a performance that pays respect to one of the most iconic blues songs ever written, while making it entirely their own.
“Crossroads (Live)” follows the recent release of the first single, “Oh Well (Live),” out now—listen and watch the live video HERE. On the track, SLASH takes the Fleetwood Mac classic and transforms it into a searing live experience, channeling Peter Green’s blues roots while unleashing his own signature firepower. Backed by his Blues Ball band, SLASH delivers a performance that feels both timeless and fiercely alive. Due out worldwide on Friday, November 7 via earMusic, on Live at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival, SLASH brings his love for the Blues, and his original musical roots to the foreground as his formidable ensemble known as Slash’s Blues Ball delivers a gritty, soulful set paying homage to the legends who shaped rock and blues. View all album and vinyl packages, available now HERE.
Slash’s Blues Ball band features SLASH on lead and rhythm guitar, joined by longtime collaborator Teddy “ZigZag” Andreadis (keyboards, harmonica, vocals), Tash Neal (rhythm guitar, vocals), Johnny Griparic (bass, backing vocals), and Michael Jerome (drums).
Together, they tear through a blistering set of blues standards and rock staples, paying tribute to icons like Bukka White, Howlin’ Wolf, Booker T. & the MG’s, Fleetwood Mac, Freddie King, The Temptations, T-Bone Walker, Hoyt Axton, Robert Johnson, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Bob Dylan, and Elmore James.
The set includes smoldering takes on “Parchman Farm Blues,” “Killing Floor,” “Born Under a Bad Sign,” “Oh Well,” “Big Legged Woman,” and “Key to the Highway,” followed by the slow-burn groove of “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” the smoky soul of “Stormy Monday,” and the gritty punch of “The Pusher.” SLASH also debuts a brand-new original, “Metal Chestnut,” before diving into “Cross Road Blues” and a fiery rendition of “Stone Free.” The encore features added favorites as a bonus including “It Takes a Lot to Laugh,” “It Takes a Train to Cry” and a blistering closer with “Shake Your Money Maker.”
Intercut with candid, behind-the-scenes interviews, SLASH reflects on his deep personal connection to the blues, sharing the stories behind the songs and his reverence for the artists who paved the way.
Following is the Live at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival tracklisting:
CD 1:
- Intro
- Parchman Farm Blues
- Killing Floor
- Born Under a Bad Sign
- Oh Well
- Big Legged Woman
- Key to the Highway
- Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone
CD2:
- Stormy Monday
- The Pusher
- Metal Chestnut
- Crossroads
- Stone Free
- It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry
- Shake Your Money Maker
DVD/Blu-ray: Full concert film with behind-the-scenes documentary segments. PCM Stereo and DTS 5.1 audio.
Vinyl side-split:
Side A: 1-4 Side B: 5-7
Side C: 8-9 Side D: 10-11
Side E: 12-13 Side F: 14-15
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