Slash Visits Guitar Center in Hollywood — Video

Slash recently dropped by the fun-to-visit Vintage Room at Guitar Center Hollywood. While he was there, he chatted (on camera) about his musical beginnings, inspirations, guitars, recording process and more.

Below, you can check out the video that chronicles his visit.

Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators will release their new album, World On Fire, September 16.

If you're into this sort of thing, check out these two official Guitar Center clips, both of which were posted earlier this year:

• Video: Metallica's James Hetfield Visits Guitar Center in San Francisco

• Video: Metallica's Kirk Hammett Visits Guitar Center in San Francisco

Damian is Editor-in-Chief of Guitar World magazine. In past lives, he was GW’s managing editor and online managing editor. He's written liner notes for major-label releases, including Stevie Ray Vaughan's 'The Complete Epic Recordings Collection' (Sony Legacy) and has interviewed everyone from Yngwie Malmsteen to Kevin Bacon (with a few memorable Eric Clapton chats thrown into the mix). Damian, a former member of Brooklyn's The Gas House Gorillas, was the sole guitarist in Mister Neutron, a trio that toured the U.S. and released three albums. He now plays in two NYC-area bands.

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