Video: Slash Talks Drugs and Partying, New Album on 'Piers Morgan Tonight'

Last night, legendary guitarist Slash made an appearance on CNN's Piers Morgan Tonight, where he discussed everything from his new album, Apocalyptic Love, to his history as a hard-partying rock star. Watch the full interview below.

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Josh Hart is a former web producer and staff writer for Guitar World and Guitar Aficionado magazines (2010–2012). He has since pursued writing fiction under various pseudonyms while exploring the technical underpinnings of journalism, now serving as a senior software engineer for The Seattle Times.

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