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Guitarist Bumblefoot 'Looking Forward' to Making New Guns N' Roses Music

Chad Childers — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:38:55 +0000

Guns N’ Roses may be hitting the festival circuit this spring, but guitarist Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal already has begun turning his focus to the band’s eventual studio return. The guitarist tells Rolling Stone that at this point, there are a lot of ideas, but a time needs to be set to get the recording of [...]

Stop the Presses: Axl Rose Seen Without a Hat!

Loudwire Staff — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:00:11 +0000

In what is sure to be the music news event of the year, Axl Rose has been photographed without his signature fedora! Yes, the Guns N' Roses singer has been spotted with his long red locks on full display (see the photo above).

Duff McKagan Kicked Out of Guns N' Roses Bootleg Shop in Japan

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:00:59 +0000

Duff McKagan isn't just a famed bassist for bands such as Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver and Loaded, he's a hell of a storyteller as well. In McKagan's Seattle Weeky column, he tells a tale of being thrown out of a store in Japan for eating a lovely peanut-and-rice cracker mix, but here's the kicker … the shop McKagan was removed from specializes in selling bootlegged Guns N' Roses merchandise.

Guns N' Roses' Axl Rose: 'For Me There Hasn't Been a Way to Make Any Type of Reunion Work'

Chad Childers — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:40:00 +0000

There have been plenty of offers over the years, but Axl Rose has stuck to his "guns," pun intended, and has resisted the lure of a big payday to reunite with the classic lineup of Guns N' Roses. In a new interview with Adelaide Now, the GN'R singer says he's been thankful for the support shown to him by the fans over the years and he shares his thoughts on the idea of bands, his included, reuniting.

Former Guns N' Roses Drummer Matt Sorum Recalls His Favorite Drinking Game

Chad Childers — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 01:00:39 +0000

He wasn't the original Guns N' Roses drummer, but Matt Sorum could definitely hold his own when it came to partying with his notoriously excessive bandmates. The drummer tells TMZ he had some good times over the years with drinking games, and he recalled his favorite in a video interview.

Ex-Guns N' Roses Drummer Steven Adler Thankful to Have a 'Second Chapter'

Anne Erickson — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:40:50 +0000

Former Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler is branching out with his own band, appropriately named Adler, and the band’s debut full-length, ‘Back From the Dead,’ carries a straight-ahead rock sound that proves Mr. A means business. Now, Adler is opening up about the message behind the album, and he says he hopes it gives him a fresh start in the music business.

Guns N' Roses Joined Onstage by Izzy Stradlin During Final Two Las Vegas Residency Shows

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:16:04 +0000

Guns N' Roses just completed their 'Appetite for Democracy' residency in Las Vegas on Nov. 24, and fans who attended the final two shows were gifted with an pleasant surprise. Former GN'R guitarist Izzy Stradlin joined the band onstage for a number of songs throughout the band's sets, including '14 Years,' 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door,' Used to Love Her' and 'Paradise City.'

Controversial Las Vegas Guns N' Roses Posters Removed

Chad Bowar — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:30:33 +0000

Guns N’ Roses are currently in the midst of their 12-show ‘Appetite for Democracy’ residency at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, but posters promoting the shows have been at the center of controversy. Those posters, which are based on the banned original album cover for ‘Appetite for Destruction,’ and show a woman who appears [...]

Axl Rose on Feud With Slash + Duff McKagan: I'm Surviving This War, Not the One Who Created It

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:13:20 +0000

Guns N' Roses singer Axl Rose is certainly one of the most beloved, but also detested musicians in rock history. It's almost impossible to run into anyone who doesn't have an opinion on Rose as a human being, but the GN'R icon recently partook in an interview that went pretty deep into the mind of one of rock's most polarizing figures.

Guns N' Roses Rock Acoustic Set at 2012 Bridge School Benefit

Loudwire Staff — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 22:00:23 +0000

The fun part of Neil Young's annual Bridge School benefit is seeing acts who normally rock out attempt to pull off a fully acoustic performance, and that's what fans got Saturday night when Guns N' Roses unplugged for a rare stripped-down set for those on hand.

Guitarist DJ Ashba: Axl Rose Has 'Tons of Stuff Done' for New Guns N' Roses Album

Anne Erickson — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 22:06:44 +0000

When, oh, when will fans get served the uber-anticipated follow-up to Guns N’ Roses’ 2008 album, ‘Chinese Democracy?’ According to guitarist DJ Ashba, new music from GN’R may not be too far away! “[Axl Rose] has tons of stuff done [and] recorded that he’s played for me and wants my input on,” Ashba says in [...]

Axl Rose to Appear on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 16:01:05 +0000

The incredibly elusive Axl Rose is set to be a guest on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ on Oct. 24, making for a rare television appearance from the Guns N’ Roses singer. Axl Rose paid a visit to ‘That Metal Show‘ last year, which was aired on National Metal Day (11-11-11) and was Axl’s first television appearance in [...]

Axl Rose Files Cease-and-Desist Letter Aimed at Photography Exhibit

Jeff Giles — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:31:37 +0000

In what may prove to be a jarring legal setback for artists who live next door to famous people and want to try and use that proximity as the basis for an unauthorized exhibit, Axl Rose has issued a cease-and-desist notice to the exhibitor behind the L.A. art show titled 'Axl Rose Was My Neighbor.'

Guns N' Roses + Sixx: A.M. Guitarist DJ Ashba Named Celeb Spokesman for BullyVille.com

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 18:50:28 +0000

Guns N’ Roses guitarist DJ Ashba has a new gig, and no, he’s not leaving GNR or Sixx: A.M., his other band. He’s been named the celebrity spokesman for BullyVille.com. It’s a cause close to his heart, as he endured a rough upbringing being bullied not by his peers but by his father. Ashba, 39, became involved in this initiative since he lives next door to the site’s founder in Las Vegas and he appreciates the fact that it creates almost a safe haven and offers a supportive resource for kids, something he did not have growing up.

Axl Rose Suffers Partial Defeat in 'Guitar Hero' Lawsuit

Jeff Giles — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 21:44:42 +0000

Axl Rose‘s ongoing quest to wrest a $20 million judgment from video game makers Activision was dealt a setback yesterday (August 14), when a judge indicated Rose’s allegations of fraud would be dismissed — but he allowed another claim in the suit to stand, leaving the legal battle open for another round.

Guns N' Roses Fan Wants to Use $232 Million Lottery Winnings to Reunite Band

Chad Childers — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:18:36 +0000

Axl Rose has balked many a time at the possibility of reuniting the original Guns N’ Roses lineup, but that hasn’t kept one of the band’s fans from putting together a very lucrative offer. The Sun reports that Adrian Bayford just won the U.K. EuroMillions lottery and has stated that he would like to use [...]

Guns N' Roses Announce Month-Long Fall 2012 Las Vegas Residency

Chad Childers — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 14:04:42 +0000

Las Vegas, the Guns N’ Roses road show is coming to you for the better part of a month. Axl Rose and crew have announced a series of 12 shows that will run between Oct. 31-Nov. 24 that will take place at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Slash: Money Would Not Be Determining Factor for a Guns N' Roses Reunion

Chad Childers — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 22:48:08 +0000

Slash has moved on with his career, as have many of his former Guns N’ Roses bandmates. Even Guns N’ Roses have moved on, with Axl Rose fronting the group that features a completely different lineup. But still, there are always questions about if a reunion of the original band will ever take place.

Axl Rose Does Faceplant On Stage – Rock Fail

Tree Riddle — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 17:26:39 +0000

We're beginning to think that we should change the "Rock Fail" category to the "Axl Rose Award" after the reviled Guns N' Roses vocalist bit it yet again on the band's current tour. Check out video footage of the hilarious spill here!

Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan Defends Axl Rose's Decision to Reject Rock Hall Induction

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:32:30 +0000

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has been spitting a ton of venom lately while doing interviews for the release of the band’s latest album, ‘Oceania.’ Whether declaring his desire to “piss on Radiohead” or calling former guitarist James Iha a “piece of s–t,” Corgan hasn’t been holding back in the least. In one of his most recent interviews, Corgan took the time to defend Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose and his decision to reject a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.