Slash Announces Electrifying Live Album and Concert Film Live at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival Out November 7

19 September 2025 rocknews

Blues Ball Captures Blistering Mission Ballroom Set with Oh Well Single and Video Today

Slash, the Guns N’ Roses legend, has announced Live at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival, a full-throttle live album and concert film from his July 17, 2024, performance at Mission Ballroom, Colorado, out Friday, November 7, 2025, via earMUSIC. This blues-infused release showcases Slash’s Blues Ball—Slash (lead/rhythm guitar), Teddy “ZigZag” Andreadis (keys/harmonica/vocals), Tash Neal (rhythm guitar/vocals), Johnny Griparic (bass/backing vocals), and Michael Jerome (drums)—paying homage to icons like Bukka White, Howlin’ Wolf, and Jimi Hendrix. The lead single “Oh Well (Live)”, a searing take on Fleetwood Mac’s classic, drops today with an official video HERE. Pre-order at slash.lnk.to/serpentlive and relive the raw magic!

Oh Well (Live): A Blues Powerhouse Single

“Oh Well (Live)” channels Peter Green’s blues roots with Slash’s signature firepower, transforming the 1969 hit into a timeless, fiercely alive performance. The video, filmed at Mission Ballroom, captures the band’s electric chemistry amid a roaring crowd. Stream it HERE and watch the official video HERE. As Blues Rock Review raves, it’s a “perfect launch for the album, blending reverence and innovation.”

Tracklist and Set Highlights

The 15-track album spans blues standards and rock staples, clocking in at 70 minutes. Key moments:

CD 1: Intro, “Parchman Farm Blues” (Bukka White), “Killing Floor” (Howlin’ Wolf), “Born Under a Bad Sign” (Booker T. & the MG’s), “Oh Well” (Fleetwood Mac), “Big Legged Woman” (Freddie King), “Key to the Highway” (T-Bone Walker), “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” (The Temptations).
CD 2: “Stormy Monday” (Elmore James), “The Pusher” (Hoyt Axton), “Metal Chestnut” (original), “Cross Road Blues” (Robert Johnson), “Stone Free” (Jimi Hendrix Experience), “It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry” (Bob Dylan), “Shake Your Money Maker” (Elmore James).

The DVD/Blu-ray includes the full concert film with behind-the-scenes interviews, where Slash reflects on his blues roots. Vinyl (3LP gatefold) splits sides A-F as listed, with exclusive formats in the official store.

Slash’s Blues Ball: A Star-Studded Ensemble

Slash’s Blues Ball delivers gritty soul, with Andreadis’s harmonica wailing over Neal’s rhythm guitar and Griparic’s bass thump. Jerome’s drums drive the set, capturing S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival’s spirit—Slash’s all-star blues celebration. As Classic Rock Magazine notes, it’s “Slash at his rawest, honoring the masters.”

Where to Pre-Order

Pre-order at slash.lnk.to/serpentlive for 2CD+DVD Digipak, 2CD+Blu-ray Digipak, Heavyweight Black 3LP Gatefold, and exclusives. Stream “Oh Well (Live)” on Spotify or Apple Music.