Guitar legend SLASH (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES) is the latest act confirmed for the 2011 edition of the UK's High Voltage Festival, being held Saturday, July 23rd and Sunday, July 24th at Victoria Park in London. Slash will perform on the main stage on Saturday, July 23rd just before JUDAS PRIEST.

Slash saw widespread critical and commercial acclaim with the release of his eponymous debut album last year, which featured guests such as Ozzy Osbourne, Iggy Pop, Lemmy Kilmister and Dave Grohl. A single, 'Starlight', featuring Myles Kennedy (ALTER BRIDGE – and Slash’s touring vocalist) and taken from the album Slash is set for release on the July 25th.

Confirmed acts now include: AMPLIFIER, ANATHEMA, ATTICA RAGE, BARCLAY JAMES HARVEST, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, BLACK SPIDERS, CARAVAN, CURVED AIR, DREAM THEATER, ELECTRIC WIZARD, THE ENID, EVILE, FURYON, GENTLEMAN'S PISTOLS, GRAND MAGUS, JETHRO TULL, JUDAS PRIEST, NEAL MORSE, MOSTLY AUTUMN, NEUROSIS, PALLAS, PRIMITAI, QUEENSRŸCHE, RAVENS CREED, RIVAL SONS, SAINT JUDE, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, SKIN, SLASH, SPOCK’S BEARD, THIN LIZZY, THUNDER, VON HERTZEN BROTHERS.

High Voltage offers a new and unique festival experience for rock fans of all ages. Only High Voltage gives ticket buyers the freedom to design their own bespoke festival package – which can include accommodation, transport and VIP entertainment.

Tickets priced £99 (for weekend tickets) and £56.50 (for day tickets) – subject to booking fee. VIP tickets will be available at £105.00 for the day, £199.00 for the weekend – subject to booking fee. There will also be various VIP and hotel packages available, at varying price levels to suit.

High Voltage are also pleased to announce the new deposit scheme. This applies to any weekend ticket (i.e. VIP weekend or standard weekend) and allows customers to spread the cost of the ticket over 2 payments. General Admission and VIP weekend tickets can be purchased with an initial £50 deposit plus booking fee, with the final payment due on June 1st.

More info can be found at Highvoltagefestival.com.