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Guns N' Roses Joined by Billy Gibbons + More at Australian Finale

Dave Lifton — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:45:07 +0000

Guns N' Roses concluded their Australia tour in style yesterday (March 20). The hard rock legends asked members of both opening acts -- ZZ Top and Rose Tattoo -- to join them on stage during their main set. The concert took place at the Brisbane Entertainment Center in Brisbane.

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 Offer First Clip from Upcoming 3-D Concert Film

Dave Swanson — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 21:54:30 +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 Guitarist Bumblefoot Gives Advice to Young Musicians

Jeff Giles — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:58:45 +0000

In what appears to be a truly heartwarming sign that 2013 will not find us wanting for deeply ironic pronouncements from our favorite rock stars, Guns N' Roses guitarist Bumblefoot has offered a list of tips to aspiring musicians -- and its number one entry is "be on time."

Izzy Stradlin Joins Guns N' Roses Onstage To Close Las Vegas Residency

Dave Swanson — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:59:43 +0000

Guns N’ Roses wrapped up their Las Vegas residency on Saturday (Nov. 24) with a surprise guest appearance from one-time band member Izzy Stradlin. The guitarist took the stage with the group to knock out a few G-N-R classics including ‘I Used To Love Her,’ (Bob Dylan’s) ‘Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door’ and ‘Paradise City.’ Stradlin [...]

And the Winner of Our GN'R Contest is…

Townsquare Media — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 20:57:36 +0000

Last month, we offered you the prize of a lifetime: The chance to see Guns N’ Roses live in Las Vegas on Nov. 2, $500 to spend in Sin City, and blackjack with the band. Now, we’re excited to announce the winner of the contest. Congrats to Timothy France of Elk River, MN! We called [...]

See Guns N' Roses Live in Las Vegas

Townsquare Media — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 22:49:15 +0000

Guns N’ Roses live in Vegas. For a rock aficionado like you, it doesn’t get much better than that. Guns N’ Roses is set to play a 12-show run from Oct. 31 to Nov. 24 at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Want to be a part of it? Enter here [...]

Guns N' Roses Guitarist DJ Ashba Becomes Spokesman For Anti Bullying Website

Dave Swanson — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 20:18:27 +0000

Current Guns N’ Roses lead guitarist Dj Ashba is no stranger to the perils of bullying and has recently become a spokesman foe the website BullyVille.com, who’s motto is ‘Take the bull by the horns’. Ashba says he lived through and abusive childhood himself, and wants to help those going through the same things he dealt with.

Guns N' Roses Announces 2012 Las Vegas Residency

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 14:12:26 +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 [...]

Guns N' Roses Focusing on Writing New Material

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 19:06:31 +0000

After enduring a fifteen-year wait for Guns N’ Roses‘ last album ‘Chinese Democracy,’ it seems fans may have reason to celebrate. In a new interview, guitarist DJ Ashba, keyboardist Dizzy Reed and bassist Tommy Stinson said they are currently working on material for a new album.

Guns N' Roses Delay Causes Fans To Walk Out

Dave Lifton — Thu, 31 May 2012 01:12:25 +0000

It had been a while since a Guns N’ Roses concert had been the source of controversy. We had hoped that their dubious reputation was in the past, but it seems they may be back to their old tricks. Performing in Manchester, England last night (May 29), the band didn’t begin their set until over [...]

Guns N' Roses Members Thank Fans During Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

Shauna Wright — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 15:52:33 +0000

After a tumultuous few weeks that saw both Axl Rose and Izzy Stradlin bail from attending Guns N’ Roses induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the band members who showed up to accept the honors — Slash, Steven Adler, Matt Sorum and Duff McKagan — did so with style.

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame to Axl Rose: You're Being Inducted Anyway

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:19:40 +0000

In the harrowing saga regarding the on-again, off-again induction of Guns N’ Roses into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at this weekend’s ceremony, the Hall of Fame has cast the final word, at least for now.

Guns N' Roses Choose Thin Lizzy to Open U.K. Shows

Billy Dukes — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:39:35 +0000

Guns N’ Roses have chosen Irish classic rockers Thin Lizzy to open eight dates this spring. The May and early June run of shows through the United Kingdom begins on May 19 in Nottingham.

Guns N' Roses Ejects Unruly Concert-Goer While Singing 'Happy Trails'

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:18:31 +0000

Axl Rose of Guns’ N’ Roses ejected a rowdy concert-goer from the band’s Saturday night (Dec. 17) concert in Vancouver, Canada with a barrage of profanities and a witty rendition of ‘Happy Trails.’ “Yeah, this guy right here,” Rose says while pointing the offending person out to security, mocking their claim of innocence by parroting [...]

Black Sabbath, Guns N' Roses Stars Turn Up for Dimebag Darrell Tribute Concert

Billy Dukes — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:20:09 +0000

This year’s tribute to the late Dimebag Darrell Abbott was a who’s who of heavy metal Gods. Sebastian Bach, Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler, former Guns N’ Roses member Duff McKagan, and Tom Morello were just a few of the artists that showed up to honor the former Pantera guitarist, as well as the late Ronnie James Dio.

Guns N' Roses and Zakk Wylde Perform AC/DC's 'Whole Lotta Rosie'

Billy Dukes — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:12:57 +0000

Axl Rose and Guns N’ Roses continue to surprise fans with unexpected additions to the set lists of their American tour. Last week in Indianapolis, Black Label Society‘s Zakk Wylde joined the band to perform a pretty heavy version of AC/DC‘s ‘Whole Lotta Rosie.’

Guns N' Roses to be Inducted into the 2012 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Chris Cobb — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:10:04 +0000

Guns N’ Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Beastie Boys are among the acts to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012. Donovan, Laura Nyro and The Small Faces/Faces have also been named as inductees. The late bluesman Freddie King will be inducted as an early influence. The induction [...]

Guns N' Roses Perform 'Civil War' Live For First Time Since 1993

Billy Dukes — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:14:47 +0000

Guns N’ Roses fans in Nashville, Tenn. got a surprise on Sunday night as the band reached deep into their catalog to perform ‘Civil War’ for the first time since Slash was still on Axl Rose‘s Christmas card list. Rose’s recent inclusion of songs from the ‘Use Your Illusion’ albums that he’d long ignored has his supporters in a tizzy.

Dizzy Reed Says GN'R Has Lots of Material for the Next Album [VIDEO]

Chris Cobb — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:47:21 +0000

Ever since Guns N’ Roses started their North American tour last month, fans have been wondering if there’ll be a new album headed our way sometime soon. In a recent interview with Billboard.com, longtime keyboardist Dizzy Reed said that the band has enough material ready for a new project.