Guns N' Robin

Robin's plans caught everyone in Guns, as well as our fans, a bit off-guard. Really, Del James' private e-mail that someone took upon themselves to post publicly is the best way for us to address things at this time: "Only Robin knows what Robin's doing." Neither we nor management, etc., know any more in this regard and we prefer not to speculate or offer opinions at this time. Robin's Robin. We're in negotiations for the release of "Chinese Democracy" and things are going well. When we begin to put tour plans together, we'll see where things are. Until then, Robin's touring with NIN and we're working with management on our game plans. Our thanks to those who continue to show their support. Guns N' Roses

Posted on: 21st April 2008 @ 12:46 GMT| Source: www.gunsnroses.com

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GN'R will not be appearing in any reality TV shows.

By Del James / GunsNRoses.com

"Despite rumors floating around the Internet, Guns N' Roses will not be appearing on any reality TV program to promote their forthcoming album, Chinese Democracy, or for any other reason. The reality TV rumors started a little while ago and have taken on an Internet life of their own, but there is no truth to any of this."

Bumblefoot Album Update

GN'R guitarist Ron Thal has posted the follwing update on his official forum:

"Heeeey, mixing is going well - having an easier time getting sounds, compared to the Normal CD. Much better guitar tone, more in-your-face this time around. (Planning to re-work my live sound for touring as well.) Taking a break from mixing tonight - gonna head out to the Crazy Donkey in Farmingdale, Long Island. Dizzy's playin' with Hookers N' Blow, gonna go hang. If you're around tonight, come hang too - I'll bring some Dr. Pepper..."

GN'R Gutarist Robin Finck back with Nine Inch Nails?

NINE INCH NAILS' official web site, www.nin.com, has been updated with a brand new photo of former NIN guitarist Robin Finck with the short message "Welcome back!" next to it. Guitarist Rich Fownes — who has played with UNKLE and has been a member of WITH SCISSORS and THE EIGHTIES MATCHBOX B-LINE DISASTER — is also listed as being part of the revamped NINE INCH NAILS lineup. According to the Don't Tell Your Friends music news blog, Finck and Fownes will join Trent Reznor, Alessandro Cortini and Josh Freese for a world tour beginning July in North America. Finck has served in numerous touring configurations of NIN, from tours supporting "The Downward Spiral" (1994-1997) to "The Fragile" (2000-2001). More recently, he played in GUNS N' ROSES. The upcoming tour will feature the live debut of material from the recently released "Ghosts I-IV" alongside songs spanning the entire NIN catalogue.

Admin Update: According to Robin Finck's Official website he is 'thrilled to announce that he will be playing with nin'

Posted on: 6th April 2008 @ 13:20 GMT| Source: Blabbermouth

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Slash Speaks to Sky News

In a Sky News online extended exclusive, Slash tells all to Matt Smith. The legendary Guns N' Roses guitarist speaks about drugs, music and a possible comeback for his former band. Watch the extended online interview on Sky News Videos.

Posted on: 6th April 2008 @ 13:28 GMT| Thanks to: Pippa Stephens, Source: Sky News Videos

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Statement from new GN'R Management

Irving Azoff / Andy Gould, the new GN'R management have made the follwing announcement on the official website:

"Axl Rose and Guns N’ Roses is and will always be one of the most important recording and touring artists of our time, and one of the great rock ‘n’ roll voices for his generation. We are honored that Axl has placed his trust in us. Irving Azoff / Andy Gould"

New Management Team for Guns N' Roses

Axl Rose has made the following announcement of the official GN'R website:

"I am very pleased to announce that Guns N’ Roses and I are now represented by the management team of Irving Azoff and Andy Gould. We are very excited and look forward to working with them and hope our relationship proves beneficial for everyone, especially the fans. Axl Rose March 27, 2008"

Posted on: 6th April 2008 @ 13:17 GMT| Source: www.gunsnroses.com

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Press Release from Axl regarding Dr Pepper

Axl Rose has responded to Dr Pepper via the official GN'R website:

"We are surprised and very happy to have the support of Dr Pepper with our album "Chinese Democracy," as for us, this came totally out of the blue. If there is any involvement with this promotion by our record company or others, we are unaware of such at this time. And as some of Buckethead's performances are on our album, I'll share my Dr Pepper with him. Axl Rose"

Where is Chinese Democracy album from Axl and Guns N' Roses?

By Mark: In December of 2006, Axl Rose released a statement of a "tentative release date" for Chinese Democracy on the 6th of March 2007. It was mentioned that concert shows in California had to be canceled in order to try and meet this release date. The statement also said that the band was going to do everything in its power to meet this date………. Well guess what year it is? yes it’s 2008! And guess what month it is? Yes it’s March. And at the time of writing this, its March 5th 2008, and yes tomorrow it will be March 6th 2008, a year on from that tentative release date. Still no official statement has been released from the Guns N Roses camp since December 2006 as to what is happening. All that has been released in recent weeks is speculation like any other year. Apparently the album is complete and it has been handed into Geffen, Universal or whoever is the label these days and that Axl is looking for more money to promote his album. It’s difficult to believe anything anymore relating to the name Guns N Roses. It’s almost like a brand name that has been torn apart. Everything that it has represented is diminishing the more time that passes. The only thing that keeps this name intact is the memory of what the original band was, the years of appetite, illusion’s and lies. All people hear these days about Guns N Roses, is an album release, it’s coming out….it’s coming soon….chicken coup’s,…..bucket head’s…..tentative release date’s…..most expensive album ever made….canceled shows….it’s finished but……Years pass by and nothing ever happens. It used to be so easy for Guns N Roses to make music, this was a band who used to create their greatest tunes over a few days. Yet this complex record just goes on and on. The question still remains though after 17 years without any original album. Where is Chinese Democracy? A little respect goes a long way with the fans. Its just common courtesy to say "look this is what is happening everyone." All that has been happening so far, is nothing but disrespect. Fans spend their hard earned money to make this band what it is, and all you get back in return is a lack of information. Time will tell whether this band is still relevant, purposeful or has any reason to be still around. To be frank about things, it’s gotten to the stage that people have either forgotten or do not really care anymore. It’s sad but it is fact.

Posted on: 15th March 2008 @ 14:17 GMT| Source: heavymetalmusic.biz

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Bumblefoot in April Issue of 'Guitar Player' Magazine

The April 2008 issue of Guitar Player magazine contains a guest lesson with no other than GNR guitarist Ron Thal. Ron posted the following message on his official forum:

"Got a little interview / lesson in Guitar Player (US) mag, April '08 issue. Heard it just hit the shelves, figured I'd let y'all know. 6-page interview/lesson. In a few days, videos for the lesson will be posted at www.GuitarPlayerTV.com Back to reamping clean guitar tones and sorting vocal takes....!"

Posted on: 7th March 2008 @ 14:42 GMT| Source: Bumbleforum

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More Hookers N' Blow Tour Dates announced!

HOOKERS 'N' BLOW, the band led by GUNS N' ROSES keyboardist Dizzy Reed, and LOVE/HATE will team up for a spring tour. Jizzy Pearl will be performing the music of LOVE/HATE for the first time in North America in over 15 years, including the MTV hits "Blackout In The Red Room", "Why Do You Think They Call It Dope?" and "Spinning Wheel". Dizzy Reed of GUNS N' ROSES will also be on the bill with his ultra-fun side project HOOKERS 'N' BLOW, who will be performing a mix of covers as well as, for the first time new music from Reed, including songs off "The Still Life" soundtrack, which he recently scored.

HOOKERS 'N' BLOW / LOVE/HATE tour dates:

Mar. 26 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
Mar. 27 - Willmington, NC - Lucky's Pub
Mar. 28 - Myrtle Beach, SC - The Sound Garden
Mar. 29 - Raleigh, NC - Volume 11 Tavern
Mar. 30 - Murfreesboro, NC - Zakk's
Apr. 03 - Richmond, VA - Toad's Place
Apr. 04 - West Springfield, VA - Jaxx
Apr. 05 - Philadelphia, PA - Doc Watson's
Apr. 06 - South Windsor, CT - Club 645
Apr. 09 - Danbury, CT - The Ridgefield Playhouse
Apr. 10 - New London, CT - The Backstage Pass
Apr. 11 - Palmer, MA - Crossroads
Apr. 12 - Fitchburg, MA - The Compound
Apr. 13 - Farmingdale, NY - Crazy Donkey
Apr. 14 - Buffalo, NY - Broadway Joe's
Apr. 16 - Akron, OH - Barfky Akron
Apr. 17 - Detroit, MI - Small's
Apr. 19 - Jackson, TN - Main Street Live

For more information, visit www.myspace.com/dizzynjizzytour2008

Posted on: 1st March 2008 @ 19:19 GMT| Source: Blabbermouth

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Mick Wall Comments on Chinese Democracy

Tim Brouk of the Journal & Courier recently had an interview with the author of the 'W.A.R.: The Unauthorized Biography of William Axl Rose', Mick Wall. He comments:

'Rose has "50 or 60 tracks recorded, enough for three or four CDs" and those leaked online or on bootlegs have been well-received from GNR fans. "Officially put it out all online," Wall suggested. "Here it is. Take it or leave it. Then just move on. Put them out. It's a sign of madness that it has taken this long. It was kind of cool crazy in 2002 when he started to tour again. Now it's uncool crazy. "The tracks I've heard, a lot of it is really good but the whole mystique is wearing away."

Read the whole article HERE.

Posted on: 6th April 2008 @ 13:08 GMT| Source: www.gunsnroses.com

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Posted on: 18th February 2008 @ 13:39 GMT| Source:Journal & Courier Online

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The Great 2008 Opera Challenge!

Guns N' Roses guitarist Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal is hard at work recording his new album due to be out later this year. BBF is now giving YOU the chance to feature as a backing vocalist on the album - the rules are simple:

'The user who submits the best audio or video evidence of themselves singing the most impressive rendition of an opera piece will get featured as a guest vocalist on my new album!  So start posting your best singing!'

Head over to Bragster.com and leave your video, or a link to your audio on their comment board. The competition ends on 20th April.

Posted on: 18th February 2008 @ 13:28 GMT| Source: www.bumblefoot.com

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Brian Ferry Insults Axl

The Independant  Newspaper (UK) reports: The reformed rock star Axl Rose cuts an eccentric figure these days, so much so that even Bryan Ferry will have a cheeky pop. The Guns 'n' Roses singer made an unexpected appearance at the chic Mayfair eaterie Le Caprice on Monday evening, where the following exchange was overheard between Ferry and a fellow diner.

Diner: "Did you know that Axl Rose is an anagram for Oral Sex?"

Ferry: "No I didn't. But did you know that the man is bald as a coot and wears hair extensions? He also wears a bandana to cover his bald crown."

Fortunately for Ferry, Rose was well out of earshot – which is just as well, when one considers his active role in ejecting unwanted members of a crowd. He was arrested in 1991 after sparking a riot in St Louis, when he leapt off the stage into the crowd to wrestle a camera from a fan. Rose was not available to comment last night.

Posted on: 8th February 2008 @ 12:37 GMT| Source: The Independant