Acey Slade
MUSIC, MOTION & THE OUT
OF MIND - CAPTURED
Words: Kate Monahan
When you hear the name, Acey Slade, more than one thing comes to mind. Or should I
say band, photo, electric performer, or video game character basis? But Acey is more
than just a bassist, guitarist, vocalist, photographer and world traveler, he’s one that
finds pleasure in the process of all the art he partakes in.
When you hear photographer, you might think of someone who sits still and
doesn’t do much, but Acey is quite the opposite. At shows, he’s unstoppable,
constantly moving and can play his guitar or bass while leaping into the air and
doing the splits. When it comes to photography, the hunt is on. He’s an urban
explorer, looking for that perfect moment that might deliver that perfect shot
from shooting while on tour, to scouting places in NYC, where he resides.
Music-wise, Acey has been a busy guy since 1999; his roster proves that
without a doubt. Just getting back from a UK tour with Dope, he’s working on a solo album, Acey Slade, and at the same time a member of
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts. And that’s just a few. You may know him
from the following:
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (2010-current)
Dope (Sony) (1999-2002, 2013-current)
The Dark Party (2008-2010)
Trashlight Vision (Sony/Red Distro) 2004-2007
Murderdolls (Universal/Roadrunner) 2002-2010
Not only that, but he’s been the touring guitarist for
Amen (Sony), Wednesday 13, and Imperative Reaction. Acey played on the single, Tired and Lonely with
Joey Jordison of Slipknot for the Roadrunner United
25th anniversary album.
As for Acey as the video game character
mentioned earlier, one some of you may have
played yourself was the motio n capture of
male punk singer and male rock guitarist
for the video game, “Rock Band” based on
Acey Slade.
He is also working on a new solo
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