“Slither (Acoustic)” is the stripped-down version of Velvet Revolver’s 2004 hit single from their debut album Contraband. This acoustic rendition highlights the song’s melodic structure and lyrical intensity, offering a more intimate take on the band’s signature hard rock track. Stripped of the aggressive electric riffs and heavy drums, the arrangement focuses on Scott Weiland’s expressive vocals, Slash’s acoustic guitar work, and Duff McKagan’s melodic bass lines, allowing the song’s tension and narrative to come through in a subtler way. Lyrically unchanged, it still explores themes of desire, obsession, and complicated relationships. Though not released as a commercial single, the acoustic version was performed in select live sessions and radio appearances, showcasing the band’s versatility and ability to reinterpret their music beyond the studio’s hard rock production. This version offers fans a rare, more vulnerable perspective on one of Velvet Revolver’s most iconic songs.