Listen to Guns N’ Roses’ New Song ‘Hard Skool’Listen to Guns N’ Roses’ New Song ‘Hard Skool’Track began life during the 'Chinese Democracy' sessions. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
The Guns N’ Roses Dustups That Led to ‘Breakdown’The Guns N’ Roses Dustups That Led to ‘Breakdown’Piano-led ‘Use Your Illusion’ track was nailed down after members battled to understand the composition.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How a Backstage Brawl Inspired Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Shotgun Blues’How a Backstage Brawl Inspired Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Shotgun Blues’Axl Rose took aim at Vince Neil on the scorching 'Use Your Illusion II' track.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
When Axl Rose Went Ballistic on the Press in ‘Get in the Ring’When Axl Rose Went Ballistic on the Press in ‘Get in the Ring’Venomous 'Use Your Illusion II' track nearly ended one rock journalist's career.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Why Guns N’ Roses Covered Bob Dylan’s ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door’Why Guns N’ Roses Covered Bob Dylan’s ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door’Band made song a live staple before recording studio version. Gary GraffGary Graff
Matt Sorum’s Bid to Become Part of Guns N’ Roses ReunionMatt Sorum’s Bid to Become Part of Guns N’ Roses ReunionDrummer wasn’t happy with lack of involvement but still feels good about his legacy.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Axl Rose’s ‘Genius Moment’ That Made ‘Use Your Illusion’Axl Rose’s ‘Genius Moment’ That Made ‘Use Your Illusion’Former Guns N’ Roses drummer Matt Sorum recalls singer’s smart ideas.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How Guns N’ Roses Kissed Their Past Goodbye on ‘Yesterdays’How Guns N’ Roses Kissed Their Past Goodbye on ‘Yesterdays’They split the difference here between their debut's rancorous blues rock, and the high-brow art-rock of their new double album.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
How Guns N’ Roses Built ’14 Years’ From Two Different SongsHow Guns N’ Roses Built ’14 Years’ From Two Different SongsAxl Rose and Izzy Stradlin made like Dr. Frankenstein to complete a track for 'Use Your Illusion II.' Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Axl Rose Was ‘Throwing Up’ During Guns N’ Roses’ Chicago ConcertAxl Rose Was ‘Throwing Up’ During Guns N’ Roses’ Chicago ConcertGood thing we weren't in the front row. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Watch Guns N’ Roses Members Soundcheck Rare Song ‘Hard School’Watch Guns N’ Roses Members Soundcheck Rare Song ‘Hard School’Original studio recording of 'Chinese Democracy'-era track leaked online in 2019. Ryan ReedRyan Reed
When Guns N’ Roses Took a Stance on the Still-Relevant ‘Civil War’When Guns N’ Roses Took a Stance on the Still-Relevant ‘Civil War’'Use Your Illusion II' opener remains an integral part of the band's live set, offering a resonant message.Gary GraffGary Graff