Very fine news this morning as legendary guitarist Slash announces his plans to play Ireland later this year. The former Guns N' Roses six-stringer is hitting Europe and he plans to kick the whole shebang off in Dublin.

You can catch him in The O2 on November 10. Tickets go on sale 10am this Friday from usual outlets and are priced from €39.05.

The top hat aficionado will be promoting a brand new album. World On Fire<, recorded with bandmates Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators, is out September 12.

Last year, HP's own Roisin Dwyer caught up with Slash for a chat about his old band's legacy, his friendship with Carhlie Sheen and how he adores Rory Gallagher. It's our archive article of the day.