Flying Blind: Slash and Myles Kennedy Announce 2027 Tour

Flying Blind leads Slash and Myles Kennedy into a raw new album era, with a 2027 world tour spanning North America, Europe, and beyond.

A new chapter begins with “Flying Blind”

Rock guitar doesn’t usually arrive quietly, and Slash’s latest announcement is no exception. Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators—often known as SMKC—have revealed their new 12-track album, Flying Blind, alongside an extensive 2027 world tour.

The album is scheduled for release on February 26 through Gibson, following the band’s 2022 record, 4. Fans can pre-order or pre-save Flying Blind here, which is probably the closest thing to a backstage pass for this particular moment.

The title track arrives as the first taste of the new era: a broad, anthemic rocker built around Slash’s unmistakable guitar work, Myles Kennedy’s soaring vocal presence, and the tightly locked-in chemistry of The Conspirators. If you’ve ever watched a great rock band hit the stage and immediately sound like a single living machine, that’s the feeling this project is chasing.

Recorded fast, played live, and kept instinctive

The album was largely recorded live with longtime producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette at Studio Barbarosa in Florida. The sessions focused on capturing the group in the same room, playing together rather than polishing every edge until the music lost its pulse.

That approach gave the record a particularly immediate character. Slash handles guitar and pedal steel, Kennedy takes the microphone, Todd Kerns plays bass, Brent Fitz is behind the drums, and Frank Sidoris supplies rhythm guitar. Together, they were described as being at their “most immediate, instinctive and tightly connected.”

The main body of the album came together in approximately one week. The musicians often recorded two songs per day, an unusually brisk pace for a full-length rock album but one that clearly suited the band’s instincts. There’s something wonderfully old-school about that method: musicians standing in a room, listening closely, and following the song wherever it decides to go.

“It’s a really fun, kind of spontaneous rock ’n’ roll record. It’s very straightforward and down-to-earth and raw.”

— Slash

That description feels like a mission statement. No smoke machine required—just riffs, rhythm, and a band leaning into the energy of the room.

How the title track came together

The title song itself was created during pre-production. Slash arrived without a finished composition, but a riff began forming while the band was gathered in the studio. From there, the musicians started rehearsing it, and the song developed quickly.

“Created in the studio while we were standing there in pre-production, a riff came to me and started developing. I had nothing of that song prior to those guys coming in, and then we started up a night of rehearsal and played that riff. It came together really quickly.”

— Slash

That spontaneous beginning also helped determine the song’s role as the first single. Slash explained that the choice became clear only after the track had been recorded. The melody and hook gave it the kind of shape that could carry a record-opening campaign without sanding away its rough edges.

“When I started thinking about it, ‘Flying Blind’ just seemed to have the right kind of melodic sensibilities and a hook to make it single material.”

— Slash

Kennedy found his own way into the song through its chord progression. He said he enjoyed shaping the melody, particularly because the opening progression had a natural flow. Lyrically, the track explores the temptation to take shortcuts while searching for happiness or enlightenment.

It’s an idea that fits the title neatly. Sometimes people want a map, a shortcut, or a perfectly marked route to fulfillment. The song seems more interested in what happens when we’re moving without one.

Myles Kennedy on Slash’s timeless songwriting

Kennedy also praised Slash’s ability to create compelling music from deceptively simple ingredients. According to Kennedy, Slash’s chord progressions leave enough room for melodies to breathe while still carrying a powerful identity of their own.

He described Slash as an “incredible riff writer” who “comes up with simple chord progressions that are very compelling for melodies.”

Kennedy added, “It works, and it’s timeless.”

That combination—simple, compelling, timeless—is a useful way to understand Slash’s appeal. His riffs rarely need a lengthy introduction. They arrive with the confidence of an old friend kicking open the door, guitar already in hand.

The Viper Room sets the scene

The official music video for “Flying Blind” was filmed at the legendary Viper Room in Los Angeles and directed by John Harvatine IV.

The location gives the visual side of the song a natural connection to rock history and late-night club culture. The Viper Room has long carried the atmosphere of a room where loud guitars, smoky stages, and sudden musical magic belong together. For a song built around live energy, it’s a fitting backdrop.

The complete Flying Blind tracklist

The new album will contain 12 songs, with the title track sitting at the center of the sequence:

1. “Avarice And Greed”
2. “Good Time Girl”
3. “Thrill Seeker”
4. “One Of Your Kind”
5. “Flying Blind”
6. “Looking For A Miracle”
7. “Sweet Kill”
8. “Here In Babylon”
9. “Living The Dream”
10. “(Don’t) Thread The Needle”
11. “Rev My Heart”
12. “Stem the Flow”

With that mix of punchy titles and more searching phrases, the record already hints at a broad emotional range. There’s appetite, ambition, danger, escape, and reflection packed into the tracklist—pretty much the classic rock ’n’ roll suitcase.

A huge 2027 world tour is on the way

The band will support their fifth studio album with a major international tour in 2027. The trek begins in South America during the spring before moving through North America from late April into May.

The North American run includes dates in Los Angeles, Denver, Kansas City, Boston, New York, Nashville, and several other cities. After that, the group will cross the Atlantic for a busy European stretch featuring both headline concerts and festival appearances.

The European itinerary includes Munich, Warsaw, Milan, Rome, Stockholm, and more. The UK and Ireland section begins with a large outdoor concert at Cardiff Castle on June 30, followed by stops at Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Dublin’s Trinity College, Belfast’s Custom House Square, and Halifax’s Piece Hall.

Slash and the band will then play London’s Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith on July 7, before continuing with additional European performances throughout the month.

Tickets are scheduled to go on general sale at 10 a.m. local time on October 9. Fans can also sign up for early access through the band’s tour registration page.

Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators tour dates

April 2027

• April 2 — Santiago, Chile — Teatro Caupolican
• April 4 — Mendoza, Argentina — Arena Maipú
• April 6 — Córdoba, Argentina — Plaza de la Música
• April 7 — Buenos Aires, Argentina — Movistar Arena
• April 10 — Florianópolis, Brazil — Arena Opus
• April 11 — Curitiba, Brazil — Live Curitiba
• April 13 — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — Fundição Progresso
• April 14 — São Paulo, Brazil — Espaço Unimed
• April 23 — Reno, Nevada — Grand Theatre at The Grand Sierra Resort
• April 24 — Rohnert Park, California — Graton Resort & Casino
• April 26 — Los Angeles, California — The Wiltern
• April 27 — Los Angeles, California — The Wiltern
• April 29 — Corona del Mar, California — The Sound

May 2027

• May 1 — Albuquerque, New Mexico — Route 66 Casino
• May 2 — Denver, Colorado — Fillmore Auditorium
• May 4 — Kansas City, Missouri — The Midland Theatre
• May 5 — Des Moines, Iowa — Val Air Ballroom
• May 7 — Windsor, Canada — Caesars Windsor
• May 8 — Niagara Falls, Canada — OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
• May 10 — Boston, Massachusetts — House of Blues
• May 12 — New York, New York — Beacon Theatre
• May 17 — Nashville, Tennessee — Ryman Auditorium
• May 19 — St. Louis, Missouri — The Factory
• May 21 — Norman, Oklahoma — Riverwind Casino
• May 22 — Tulsa, Oklahoma — Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

June 2027

• June 7 — Munich, Germany — Zenith
• June 9 — Warsaw, Poland — Letnia Scena Progresji
• June 10 — Nickelsdorf, Austria — Nova Rock Festival
• June 12 — Milan, Italy — Carroponte
• June 13 — Rome, Italy — Rock in Roma
• June 17 — Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain — Azkena Rock Festival
• June 23 — Stockholm, Sweden — Gröna Lund
• June 28 — Düsseldorf, Germany — Mitsubishi Electric Halle
• June 30 — Cardiff, United Kingdom — Cardiff Castle

July 2027

• July 1 — Scarborough, United Kingdom — Scarborough Open Air Theatre
• July 3 — Dublin, Ireland — Trinity College
• July 4 — Belfast, United Kingdom — Custom House Square
• July 6 — Halifax, United Kingdom — Piece Hall
• July 7 — London, United Kingdom — Eventim Apollo
• July 9 — Weert, Netherlands — Bospop
• July 11 — Vizovice, Czechia — Masters of Rock
• July 12 — Zagreb, Croatia — SRC Salata
• July 14 — Budapest, Hungary — Budapest Park
• July 16 — Belgrade, Serbia — Luka Beograd
• July 18 — Athens, Greece — Lycabettus Theatre
• July 22 — İstanbul, Turkey — Bonus Parkorman
• July 25 — Plovdiv, Bulgaria — Hills of Rock
• July 26 — Ghimbav, Romania — Rockstadt Extreme Festival

What comes next for Slash?

While Flying Blind and the 2027 tour take center stage, Slash has also recently hinted at the possibility of another Guns N’ Roses album. That conversation follows the band’s 2026 world tour, which is scheduled to conclude in December.

For now, though, the spotlight belongs to SMKC. A spontaneous new record, a title track built from a studio riff, and a tour that covers several continents—this is a pretty satisfying amount of rock ’n’ roll motion.

Conclusion

Flying Blind sounds designed to preserve the thrill of musicians discovering a song together in real time. With Slash’s riffs, Myles Kennedy’s melodies, and The Conspirators’ live-room chemistry, the album could become another memorable chapter in their ongoing collaboration. Which tour date would you want to catch?

FAQ

• What is the new album from Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators called? The album is titled Flying Blind.
• When will Flying Blind be released? The 12-track album is scheduled for release on February 26 through Gibson.
• Who produced Flying Blind? The album was largely recorded with longtime producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette at Studio Barbarosa in Florida.
• Where was the “Flying Blind” music video filmed? The official video was shot at the Viper Room in Los Angeles and directed by John Harvatine IV.
• When does the 2027 world tour begin? The tour begins in South America on April 2 in Santiago, Chile, before moving through North America and Europe.

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