The label announced today that it has signed the former Guns N Roses guitarist for Europe and will release his eponymous new album in spring 2010.

Approximately one month before the release hits record stores, however, it will be available as a "fan pack", in which the album will be bundled together with a special issue of Classic Rock magazine dedicated to Slash's career. This will be the first format of the album available anywhere in the world.

The move ...