San Mateo, California, rock group State Line Empire have just released “Drive Me,” the anticipated single featuring legendary guitarist Slash. As the winners of Guitar Center’s groundbreaking unsigned artist discovery program, “Your Next Record with Slash,” State Line Empire recorded a 4-song EP with iconic producer Mike Clink (Guns N’ Roses, Mötley Crüe, Megadeth) at East West Studios in Hollywood. Slash performed on the lead single “Drive Me,” which will be distributed by TuneCore and featured on iTunes. (Check out this video of State Line Empire in the studio with Slash!)
After sifting through more than 12,000 entries, Slash and Mike Clink handpicked State Line Empire to receive the ultimate career-altering opportunity that included a management development deal with “The Collective”, a $10,000 Guitar Center shopping spree, an opening slot on Slash’s Monster Energy Bash; as well an editorial feature in Guitar World magazine and promotion from iTunes.
Like Slash, State Line Empire lead guitarist is a long time Seymour Duncan user. He keeps his guitars outfitted with the AHB-1 Blackouts Active Pickups, APH-1 Alnico II Pros, SH-4 JB Model , SH-1 ’59 Model, SH-13 Dimebucker, and the Warren DeMartini RTM.
“As guitar players we spend a lifetime searching for tone,” says Cat. “We speak through our instruments and take our audience on a journey with that voice. For me Seymour Duncan has given me all the tools to do just that. These are hands down the best pickups. It is such an honor to be apart of the Duncan family.”