Slash returns for his new solo album with Myles Kennedy from Alter Bridge on vocals and it is a great rock album that is sure to please fans waiting for a worthy sequel to Appetite For Destruction. The production on this album is cool with the guitars right up front and Myles Kennedy's vocals wailing on top. Slash is in fine form with some great riffs and some equally killer solos. Slash lets his influences such as Led Zeppelin and Aerosmith permeate his song and riff ideas but he puts his own modern spin on it all. Highlights include the rocking album opener "Apocalyptic Love", the awesome groove of "Standing In The Sun", the massive chorus hook of "No More Heroes", and the classical vibe of the guitar hook in "Anastasia". The deluxe edition has the two bonus tracks "Carolina" and "Crazy Life" that are definitely worth having and there is also an interesting behind the scenes look at the making of the album. Despite containing a couple of filler tracks, Apocalyptic Love is highly recommended to fans of Slash and will rank as one of the best pure rock albums of the year.