Guitar legend SLASH (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES) is releasing a special video and song to raise awareness for the plight of homeless youth in Los Angeles. Fans can make a donation to the Los Angeles Youth Network (LAYN) by downloading the song - a special mix of 'Gotten', with Adam Levine of MAROON 5 on vocals, from Slash's previous 2010 debut solo album.

A comprehensive nonprofit organization, LAYN provides for more than 10,000 runaway and homeless youth on the streets of Los Angeles every night, with emergency shelter and group homes for those 12-17 years old and long term transitional housing for young adults 18-24. The goal is to keep these often neglected, abused and homeless youth off the street and provide them with the basic necessities of life such as safety, food, shelter, counseling and supportive services.

To watch, donate and download 'Gotten', click here.

To donate directly to the Los Angeles Youth Network, click here.

Shot in downtown LA, the star-studded cast for 'Gotten' features SLASH as himself, as well as Amanda “AJ” Milchalka (Hellcats, Super 8), Kristin Bauer (True Blood), Clifton Collins Jr. (Traffic, Capote), Jacob Vargas (Next Friday, Traffic), Sevier Crespo (Fast Lane) and Judd Nelson (The Breakfast Club), among others.

“This video was created to make people take notice of the homeless teen epidemic which is rampant in L.A. as well as in the rest of the country,” explains Slash. “The story in this video is just one scenario amid millions of potential situations happening at any given time in Los Angeles alone. Everybody involved with the making of this video selflessly donated their time and talents to this cause. I thank them with all my heart.”
"LAYN is extremely grateful to Slash, Astound Studios, GenAudio and the entire creative force that has come together to support the programs and services of LAYN for homeless and runaway youth often missed by so many systems and who have such limited options for support,” explains Mark Supper Executive Director of the Los Angeles Youth Network. “Your donation helps us prevent the potential harm these youth are vulnerable and at risk for, and assists us in keeping them from being exploited or victimized on the streets of Los Angeles."

'Gotten' was remixed at Astound Studios from its original version using GenAudio’s unique 3D spatial audio technology, AstoundSound, which is based on over two decades of R&D; into how the brain processes audio information. AstoundSound delivers a deeper and significantly enhanced artist-fan connection that stimulates a powerful artist-fan connection triggering a more intensive emotional response.

"The team at Astound Studios and GenAudio were very excited to work on this with Slash and his people," said Jerry Mahabub, CEO of GenAudio and Owner of Astound Studios. "Slash is a visionary, an idol to many, and a friend to me. It was both an honor and a pleasure to work on this project for the benefit of homeless youth that need all of our help."

Check out the video and behind-the-scenes making of footage below:

Slash is confirmed to perform on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday, April 10th, which airs at 12:05 AM, EST. Check local listings.

As previously reported, Slash kicked-off the tour cycle for his upcoming album, Apocalyptic Love, due in stores May 22nd, at a special intimate show last week (Friday, March 23rd) during Slacker Canadian Music Week celebrations at the Phoenix Concert Theater for a few hundred people.

Slash remarked on Facebook after the show: "Toronto was the perfect spot to kick the tour off. Great crowd and vibe, as always. Don't want to leave now."

Slash's setlist from the show plus high-quality fan-filmed footage can be viewed below:

'Ghost'

'Mean Bone'

'Sucker Train Blues'

'Back From Cali'

'Nightrain'

'Civil War'

'Rocket Queen'

'You're A Lie'

'Promise'

'Starlight'

'Nothing to Say'

'Doctor Alibi'

'Speed Parade'

'Mr. Brownstone'

'Just Like Anything'

'Guitar Solo' / 'Godfather Theme'

'Sweet Child O' Mine'

'Slither'

Encore:

'By the Sword'

'Paradise City'

BraveWords.com caught up with Slash this past Thursday afternoon and discussed such topics as his love for the city, pre-show jitters, the gelling of his current band, working with such icons as MICHAEL JACKSON and ALICE COOPER and much, much more. The press were cautioned not to bring up the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame debacle and any mention of Guns N' Roses singer Axl Rose, but at the end of the chat Slash mentions that all the hoopla around the induction ceremony taking place April 14th in Cleveland, Ohio is being "blown out of proportion."

Read the entire interview here.