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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 Sing Guns N' Roses' 'Sweet Child O' Mine' in New Johnson + Johnson Commercial

Jeff Giles — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:50:10 +0000

"Love. It's the most powerful thing on the planet," says the soothing voice at the start of Johnson & Johnson's new commercial. "Love is family. Love is the reason you care for the tiny and the fragile," continues the narrator over sweet black-and-white shots of babies and their parents, and -- wait, is that Guns N' Roses' 'Sweet Child O' Mine' in the background?

Axl Rose's 'Paradise City' Jacket Goes for $5,350

Nick DeRiso — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:15:11 +0000

One of just three copies of Axl Rose’s ‘Paradise City’-era white leather jacket, originally owned by the designer of the band’s tour merchandise, has sold for a whopping $5,350 on eBay. The front of the jacket features an embroidered design featuring Guns N’ Roses‘ original lineup as they appeared on their 1987 debut album, ‘Appetite for Destruction.’ The [...]

Steven Adler Admits to Drinking Relapse

Jeff Giles — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:00:09 +0000

Steven Adler's long-running battle with substance abuse continues, with the former Guns N' Roses drummer postponing a series of tour dates in order to enter rehab, but he's promised fans that he's determined to beat his addictions.

Guns N' Roses Add New 2013 Tour Dates

Jeff Giles — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:22:50 +0000

What are the guys in Guns N’ Roses doing to keep busy between editing sessions for their upcoming 3D concert film? Why, scheduling more tour dates, of course! According totheir official site, the band has just added two new stops to its summer itinerary, which will bring them to Lubbock, Texas on June 1 and [...]

Guns N' Roses Release Trailer for 3D Concert Film

Dave Lifton — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:19:16 +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.

Guns N' Roses Fan Planning to Sue After Axl Rose's Microphone Busts His Mouth

Billy Dukes — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:40:33 +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.

Guns N' Roses Guitarist: 'Just Forget About a New Record'

Jeff Giles — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:17:21 +0000

Guns N' Roses guitarist Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal knows what you're going to ask, and he's tired of answering the question. During a live chat (March 2), the question of when fans can expect to hear new music from the band came up again, and Thal didn't mince words: "You know what?! Just forget about a new record until it happens. I mean, I can't even begin...How long have we been talking about a new f---ing record?"

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

Nick DeRiso — Thu, 28 Feb 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.

Guns N' Roses Headlining 2013 Rocklahoma Festival

Ken Kelley — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:55:56 +0000

Guns N' Roses, along with Alice In Chains and Korn have been announced as the headline acts of Rocklahoma 2013, taking place in Pryer, OK on May 24, 25 and 26.

Judge Dismisses AXL ROSE's Lawsuit Against ACTIVISION For Guitar Hero III

Chris Allen — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:58:27 +0000

Axl Rose lives in a world all his own, I think, and in that world he is the only true Guns and Roses member that should be represented in a video game performance. Fans love the fact that they can see the old band. According to the San Marino Tribune A judge has dismissed what [...]

Guns N' Roses to Headline 2013 Governor's Ball Festival

Dave Lifton — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:52:54 +0000

For the first two years of its existence, the Governor’s Ball Festival has been a haven for indie rock, hip-hop and electronic music lovers. This year’s incarnation, however, will get a dose of old-fashioned rock n’ roll, with Guns N’ Roses named as one of the headliners. The festival will take place from June 7-9 [...]

Guns N' Roses DJ Ashba Defends Axl Rose, Says 'He Treats Us Like Gold'

Billy Dukes — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:29:34 +0000

He might not be Big Ben of rock stars, but Axl Rose is not the jerk he's portrayed as in the media, his guitarist says. Guns N' Roses' DJ Ashba explained why they are often late to the stage and defended his lead singer as a nice guy in a recent interview.

Guns N' Roses Offer First Clip from Upcoming 3-D Concert Film

Dave Swanson — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:40:30 +0000

Get ready for Guns N’ Roses in 3-D! The forthcoming film ‘Appetite For Democracy’ will give fans exactly that, and the band has just released the first footage from the project. The preview comes in the form of a teaser clip for the song ‘Paradise City,’ filmed before a sold-out crowd last November during the [...]

Guns N' Roses – 2012 Tour of the Year Winners

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:38:05 +0000

In a race that wasn't even particularly close, and for the second year in a row, Guns N' Roses have won the honors for Tour of the Year in the 2012 Ultimate Classic Rock Awards, as decided by our annual readers poll.

Guns N' Roses + ZZ Top Announce 2013 Australian Tour

Jeff Giles — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:40:40 +0000

From pretty much any point on the planet, Australia is far away, which has the unfortunate effect of making touring there an extremely occasional event for even the biggest rock stars. This spring, however, it'll be Guns N' Roses' turn to head down under -- for a series of dates that will see them playing five of the continent's biggest cities with ZZ Top as a supporting act, along with Australian rock legends the Angels.

Axl Rose: 'I'm Excited to Explore India'

Jeff Giles — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 21:50:52 +0000

Axl Rose has played all over the world with Guns N' Roses during the last 25 years, but he's never been able to welcome India to the jungle -- until now, that is.

Steven Adler Puts Axl Rose Anger + Guns N' Roses Reunion Hopes Behind Him

Chad Childers — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:16:11 +0000

One of the biggest proponents of Guns N' Roses reuniting was the band's original drummer Steven Adler, who was the first to exit the group due to substance abuse issues and who felt he had some unfinished business with the band. But Adler tells Rolling Stone that the days of him wishing for a reunion and his anger toward Axl Rose for not allowing that to happen have subsided.

Las Vegas Road to Be Renamed in Guns N' Roses' Honor

Dave Lifton — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:05:19 +0000

The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas is located a few miles off that city's famous Strip on the corner of Harmon Avenue and Paradise Road. However, in honor of the upcoming Guns N' Roses 'Appetite for Democracy' residency at one of Sin City's trendiest spots, Paradise Road will be temporarily renamed Paradise City Road.

Guns N' Roses Announces 2012 Las Vegas Residency

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 20:40:26 +0000

Guns N’ Roses will perform a 12-show residency, entitled ‘Appetite for Democracy,’ at the Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fun kicks off on Oct. 31 and runs through Nov. 24. In addition to the Halloween show — which should be quite a scene — the band will [...]