Slash's Snakepit Members, Gear & Sound

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Members

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Slash

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Guns N' Roses Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes Velvet Revolver Kings of Chaos Hollywood Rose GAK Slash feat. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators Slash & Paul Rodgers with the Band of Gypsys Slash's Blues Ball The Dirty Bats Road Crew Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators The Monsters of Rock The Drunk Fux Tidus Sloan

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Mike Inez

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Bassist

Groups:

Alice in Chains Ozzy Osbourne Black Label Society Heart Spys4Darwin

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Gilby Clarke

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Guns N' Roses Kings of Chaos Heart Rock Star Supernova The Hellcat Saints Gilby Clarke Col. Parker The Wild Bunch The Drunk Fux Halloween Jack

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James Lomenzo

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Megadeth Ozzy Osbourne Black Label Society White Lion Lynch Mob Killing Machine Pride and Glory Hail! Sweet & Lynch Dio Disciples Firstborne

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Matt Sorum

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Guns N' Roses The Cult Hollywood Vampires Velvet Revolver Kings of Chaos Neurotic Outsiders Y Kant Tori Read Camp Freddy Circus Diablo Deadland Ritual Billy Gibbons and The BFG’s Johnny Crash The Power Rangers Orchestra The Drunk Fux

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Ryan Roxie

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Alice Cooper Dad’s Porno Mag Electric Angels

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Dizzy Reed

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Keyboardist

Groups:

Guns N' Roses The Dead Daisies Johnny Crash

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Brian Tichy

Roles:

Guitarist Drummer

Groups:

Ozzy Osbourne Whitesnake Billy Idol Foreigner Pride and Glory Lynch Mob Gene Simmons Band The Dead Daisies Sweet & Lynch George Lynch & The Mob Randy Jackson's China Rain Operation: Mindcrime Silverthorne S.U.N. T&N Tak Matsumoto Group

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Matt Laug

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

AC/DC Alice Cooper Autograph

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Keri Kelli

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Skid Row Alice Cooper Night Ranger Warrant Ratt BulletBoys L.A. Guns Pretty Boy Floyd Saints of the Underground Adler’s Appetite The Newlydeads Dad’s Porno Mag A New Revenge

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Eric Dover

Roles:

Singer Guitarist

Groups:

Alice Cooper Jellyfish Imperial Drag The Lickerish Quartet Tommy's RockTrip Halloween Jack

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Johnny Griparic

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Slash's Blues Ball

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About

Slash's Snakepit is a blues rock and hard rock band formed in the mid-1990s by legendary guitarist Slash following creative differences with Guns N' Roses. The group initially consisted of Slash (lead guitar), Gilby Clarke (rhythm guitar), Matt Sorum (drums), Mike Inez (bass), and Eric Dover (vocals). Known for their energetic and raw rock sound, Slash's Snakepit channels the spirit of classic rock bands like Aerosmith and Led Zeppelin, combining heavy riffs with bluesy undertones. The band's debut album, It's Five O'Clock Somewhere, showcases their ability to blend gritty rock with melodic hooks.

How to Sound Like Slash's Snakepit

The sound of Slash's Snakepit is characterized by its aggressive, riff-driven guitar work and powerful rhythmic foundation. Slash’s playing is both melodic and fiery, often employing a combination of Marshall amplifiers and overdrive pedals to craft a tone that is both crunchy and full-bodied. For musicians aiming to emulate this vibe, a setup featuring a Les Paul-style guitar through a high-gain amp head can provide the thick, sustaining sound that defines the band's style. The rhythm section is tight and driving, with the bass providing a muscular underpinning that locks in with the dynamic drumming, creating a robust backdrop for the soaring guitar solos.

Discography

It's Five O'Clock Somewhere

1995

Ain't Life Grand

2000

Get the Slash's Snakepit Sound

Want to sound like Slash's Snakepit? This gear comes straight from the setups of the band's members, based on proven sources. Dive into each artist's page for more detail and inspiration.