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Slash Battles Overpayments: Guns N' Roses Guitarist Seeks Justice in Court

By Jason •
The legendary axeman faces a financial showdown, aiming to reclaim $1.5 million in spousal support blunders.

The world of rock and roll is never short on drama, and it appears that Guns N' Roses' own Slash, a.k.a. Saul Hudson, is in the midst of a legal battle that rivals any epic guitar solo. According to reports from TMZ, the iconic guitarist is demanding a judge's blessing to deduct a staggering $1.5 million from future spousal support payments to his ex-wife, Perla Ferrar. This hefty sum stems from a blunder by his business manager, who allegedly overpaid in support due to an oversight on fluctuating income thresholds.

Slash's current arrangement sees him shelling out a cool $100,000 monthly, along with additional quarterly bonuses based on his earnings. However, it seems that a failure to adjust these payments over the years has led to the financial fiasco. Now, the man who brought us timeless riffs is taking the fight to the courtroom, seeking clarity and relief amidst the chaos of marital miscalculations.

As if navigating this financial storm isn’t enough, Slash is also gearing up for the highly anticipated North American leg of Guns N' Roses' 2026 World Tour, which kicked off on July 23 at Raleigh's Carter-Finley Stadium. The tour is set to take the band across the United States and Canada, with 18 dates packed into this summer's schedule. Fans can expect an explosive show filled with classic hits and new material, including the recent singles “Nothin” and “Atlas,” released under Geffen Records.

In a recent appearance on the Rolling Stone Uncut podcast, Slash opened up about his rekindled partnership with Axl Rose. Reflecting on their tumultuous past, he revealed, “The actual issues between Axl and I weren’t insurmountable.” After years of estrangement, the two rock icons mended fences over dinner, setting the stage for a decade of collaborative success without a single fight. With their reunion marking a significant moment in rock history, fans are eager to see what the future holds.

The North American tour promises to be a spectacle, with legendary venues like MetLife Stadium, Allegiant Stadium, and the Rose Bowl on the itinerary. For those looking to witness rock history in the making, limited tickets are still up for grabs at gunsnroses.com, with VIP packages offering an exclusive glimpse behind the curtain of this colossal tour.