Slash to Perform Live on SiriusXM

NEW YORK, May 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) announced today that the iconic Grammy(R)-winning guitarist, songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Slash, will perform for SiriusXM listeners at the SiriusXM studios in New York City.

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The performance will air live on Wednesday, May 23 at 12:00 pm ET, on Octane, channel 37, and will feature Slash with vocalist Myles Kennedy performing songs from his new album, Apocalyptic Love, released on Tuesday, May 22.

The in-studio event will also feature a Q&A session between Slash and SiriusXM host Jose Mangin.

"Slash has been a pivotal member of two of rock's most legendary bands, worked with some of the most diverse and iconic artists of all time—including Bob Dylan and Michael Jackson— and as a critically-acclaimed solo artist he continues to change the art of guitar playing in rock 'n roll music," said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SiriusXM. "We are beyond excited to have Slash perform live in our studio for our listeners."

Octane plays hard rock by artists like Disturbed, Sevendust, Avenged Sevenfold, Stone Sour, Shinedown, Five Finger Death Punch, Godsmack and Korn.

For more information on Slash, please visit www.slashonline.com.    

For more information on SiriusXM, please visit www.siriusxm.com.

About Sirius XM Radio
Sirius XM Radio Inc. is the world's largest radio broadcaster measured by revenue and has more than 22 million subscribers.  SiriusXM creates and broadcasts commercial-free music; premier sports talk and live events; news and comedy; exclusive entertainment; and the most comprehensive Latin music, sports and talk programming in radio. SiriusXM is available in vehicles from every major car company in the U.S., from retailers nationwide, and online at siriusxm.com. SiriusXM programming is also available through the SiriusXM Internet Radio App for Android, Apple, and BlackBerry smartphones and other connected devices. SiriusXM also holds a minority interest in SiriusXM Canada which has more than 2 million subscribers.

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