SLASH - the iconic, Grammy-winning guitarist (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES) - is heading to the Sundance Film Festival this weekend to announce the upcoming films on tap in 2011 and beyond for Slasher Films. Slasher Films is the horror film production company formed by SLASH in partnership with Michael Williams and Rob Eric of Scout Productions. On Sunday, January 23, Slash will hold a Press Conference and Party at the House of Blues in Park City, UT to discuss the exciting film projects heading for production this year.

Renowned in the music field, Slash has jumped head-first into Slasher Films, adding a producer cap to his extensive entertainment resume. As a hands-on producer, Slash Michael Williams and Rob Eric of Scout from the beginning selecting writers and directors. After searching through hundreds of scripts, the trio collectively read and agreed upon a handful of scripts that they’ve now added to their slate. has been working alongside

“We’re looking forward to getting up to Sundance to connect with like-minded directors and writers that share the same passion and nostalgia for quality horror and suspense films that Michael, Rob and I do,” explains Slash.

Slasher Films has the advantage of having one of the most respected musicians in the world at its helm. 2010 was a landmark year for Slash, and 2011 shows no signs of him slowing down. The guitarist and songwriter released his debut solo album, the acclaimed Slash which bowed on the Billboard Top 200 chart at #3 (#1 on the Rock chart, #1 on the Independent chart, and #1 on the Hard Music chart). Digitally, the album also became the #1 overall digital album and hit #1 on iTunes in 13 countries. The 14-song disc features collaborations with vocalists OZZY OSBOURNE, IGGY POP, Ian Astbury (THE CULT), Lemmy Kilmister (MOTÖRHEAD), Chris Cornell (SOUNDGARDEN), Rocco DeLuca, Dave Grohl (FOO FIGHTERS), Myles Kennedy (ALTER BRIDGE), KID ROCK, Adam Levine of MAROON 5, Duff McKagan (Velvet Revolver, LOADED, ex-Guns N' Roses), M. Shadows of AVENGED SEVENFOLD, and Andrew Stockdale of WOLFMOTHER.

Slash is currently on tour nationwide for both headlining shows and dates with Ozzy Osbourne until February 22; see all dates here.

Slasher Films Press Conference And VIP Cocktail Party details:

Location:

House of Blues-Park City (Mainstage)

268 Main Street

Park City, UT 84060

2:30-3:00pm - Slasher Films Press Conference

5:30pm-7:30pm - Slasher Films VIP Cocktail Party

10:00pm - Slasher Films Party hosted by Slash

For more info and tickets to the 10:00pm show click here.