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Duff McKagan Biopic Trailer Revealed

Nick DeRiso — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:29:56 +0000

The trailer for ‘It’s So Easy and Other Lies,’ the wild and redemptive documentary tracing the rise and fall of former Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan, is now available online. You can watch it above. The movie has also found a worldwide distributor in Vision Films. ‘It’s So Easy and Other Lies’ includes archival footage [...]

Kids Choir Re-Envisions Guns N' Roses' 'Sweet Child O' Mine' for Johnson & Johnson Ad

Chad Childers — Sat, 11 May 2013 15:19:39 +0000

If you've been watching TV over the past week, odds are pretty good you've caught Guns N' Roses' 'Sweet Child O' Mine' in a new commercial spot, but it's entirely possibly you may not have immediately recognized it. That's because a cover version of the song, softened considerably with a mesmerizing children's choir, has soundtracked the new Johnson & Johnson spot.

Slash 'Speechless' at Video of Seven Year Old Girl Playing 'Sweet Child O' Mine'

Dave Lifton — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:34:13 +0000

We have a new addition to our growing collection of 'Really Talented Little Kids Playing Classic Rock' videos. Earlier this month we saw a six-year-old drumming along to Van Halen's 'Hot for Teacher.' and now we have a seven-year-old girl playing Slash's guitar part on Guns N' Roses' 'Sweet Child O' Mine.'

Guns N' Roses Release Trailer for 3D Concert Film

Dave Lifton — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 13:00:16 +0000

This summer, Guns N' Roses will release ‘Appetite for Democracy,’ a 3D concert film shot during their similarly titled residency at the Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas last fall. The trailer, which has just been released, is embedded above.

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

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:02:59 +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 Fan Planning to Sue After Axl Rose's Microphone Busts His Mouth

Billy Dukes — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:31:21 +0000

A Guns N' Roses fan named Darren Wright says he's preparing legal action after being hit in the mouth by Axl Rose's microphone at the end of the band's show on Saturday night (March 9) in Perth, Australia.

Duff McKagan and Steven Adler Perform Guns N' Roses Songs Together in Tokyo

Dave Lifton — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 20:03:06 +0000

A mini-Guns N' Roses reunion of sorts took place this past Thursday (March 7) While touring together in Tokyo, Duff McKagan and Steven Adler both sat in on the other's set to play a couple of their old classics. The videos are embedded below.

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.

Axl Rose Once Turned Down $50,000 To Leave Pre-Fame Guns N' Roses

Nick DeRiso — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 19:49:35 +0000

It seems Axl Rose was well aware of the splash that Guns N' Roses would someday make, even before anyone else. In fact, legendary producer/manager Kim Fowley says Rose turned down an offer to leave his then-unsigned group -- though this proposal came complete with $50,000 in cold hard cash.

Pearl Jam's Mike McCready, Ex-Guns N' Roses' Duff McKagan Form Supergroup

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:18:32 +0000

A new supergroup is in the works, Rolling Stone reports, and it features Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready, former Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan and onetime Screaming Trees' drummer Barrett Martin. The as-yet-unnamed unit still needs a vocalist, but the search is on for singers to help them crystallize their ideas and form some new ones.

Guns N' Roses Guitarist Richard Fortus to Hold Master Class at University of Central Oklahoma

Chad Childers — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 15:39:50 +0000

While Guns N' Roses are off the road, guitarist Richard Fortus will help other aspiring musicians learn his chosen trade. The axeman has agreed to host a master class this coming week at the University of Central Oklahoma that will give him a chance to share his skill.

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

Chad Childers — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 20:41:39 +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.

Guns N' Roses Announced as Third Headliner of New York's Governors Ball Festival

Chad Childers — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:35:55 +0000

New York's annual Governors Ball festival recently revealed its lineup for the 2013 event, and it's an eclectic mix of primarily indie rock bands and hip-hop acts. But there was one headliner not announced that remained a mystery. Organizers have now filled in that rather conspicuous blank with legendary rockers Guns N' Roses.

Guns N' Roses' DJ Ashba Cites Production Issues for Band's Concert Tardiness

Chad Childers — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:42:13 +0000

Guns N’ Roses have taken a few knocks in recent years for appearing onstage late or rolling past curfews as a result, but one of the main reasons for that occurrence is the production value that they’re bringing to audiences around the world. Guitarist DJ Ashba tells Australia’s Yahoo7 News that the production issues are [...]

Guns N' Roses Offer First Look at 3D Concert Film + Announce Tour Dates in Australia

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:25:59 +0000

As part of their 12-show ‘Appetite for Democracy’ residency at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. back in November, Guns N’ Roses recorded one of the shows for an upcoming 3D concert film. Fans can now get a taste of the upcoming release with a first look video preview featuring one of the band’s classic tunes, ‘Paradise City.’

Halestorm Break Out AC/DC, Judas Priest, Guns N' Roses + Skid Row Covers in Philadelphia

Chad Childers — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 20:28:05 +0000

In announcing their 'An Evening With…' concerts, Halestorm promised that fans would get a chance to see different sides of the band. On Thursday night (Dec. 27) in Philadelphia, the band got a chance to prove it, incorporating cover songs from AC/DC, Judas Priest, Guns N' Roses, Skid Row and more into their set.

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.'

Nine-Year-Old Girl Sings With Guns N' Roses During Las Vegas Soundcheck

Chad Childers — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 16:20:34 +0000

The Guns N' Roses Las Vegas residency was cool as it was, but it got a little cooler this past week for one very young fan. Video footage has surfaced of the band welcoming a nine-year-old girl named Chloe, who lent her vocals to the band's 'Catcher in the Rye' while the band soundchecked for their Nov. 21st performance. The clip, with low quality audio, can be seen below.

Guns N' Roses Film Vegas 'Appetite for Democracy' Residency Show in 3D

Mary Ouellette — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:45:30 +0000

Guns N’ Roses are gearing up to close out their 12-show ‘Appetite for Democracy’ residency at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas this weekend (Nov. 24.) For fans that weren’t able to make it out to one of the special shows, there may still be a way to check it out in the near future, thanks to modern technology.

Controversial Las Vegas Guns N' Roses Posters Removed

Chad Bowar — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:01:33 +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 [...]