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
When Axl Rose Pulled Triple Duty on Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Dead Horse’When Axl Rose Pulled Triple Duty on Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Dead Horse’In addition to vocals, frontman played guitar and served as video's cameraman. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
How Guns N’ Roses Wrote Together One Last Time on ‘Bad Apples’How Guns N’ Roses Wrote Together One Last Time on ‘Bad Apples’Song helped keep Chicago sessions from being a total waste. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Why Guns N’ Roses Never Played ‘Don’t Damn Me’ LiveWhy Guns N’ Roses Never Played ‘Don’t Damn Me’ Live"There’s just too many words," Slash said of the motormouthed polemic.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Guns N’ Roses Revealed Their Cynical Side on ‘Garden of Eden’Guns N’ Roses Revealed Their Cynical Side on ‘Garden of Eden’Lyrics questioning the state of the world still resonate today. Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
When Axl Rose’s 3AM Invite Brought Alice Cooper to ‘The Garden’When Axl Rose’s 3AM Invite Brought Alice Cooper to ‘The Garden’"At some point, Axl, it's gotta be good enough." Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
How a Grisly Murder Inspired Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Double Talkin’ Jive’How a Grisly Murder Inspired Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Double Talkin’ Jive’The song's opening lyric — "Found a head and an arm in the garbage can" — was based on a real event.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
How Guns N’ Roses’ ‘You Could Be Mine’ Tied In to ‘Terminator 2′How Guns N’ Roses’ ‘You Could Be Mine’ Tied In to ‘Terminator 2′The 1991 single from 'Use Your Illusion' and 'Judgment Day' movie both had their roots in the '80s.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
The 30 Wildest Moments From Guns N’ Roses’ Use Your Illusion TourThe 30 Wildest Moments From Guns N’ Roses’ Use Your Illusion TourA look back at one of the longest, most calamitous treks in rock history.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
‘You Ain’t the First’ Became Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Drunken Pirate Song’‘You Ain’t the First’ Became Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Drunken Pirate Song’They tracked “You Ain’t the First” after a boozy afternoon, despite producer trying to send them home.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Choose Your Illusion: Our Writers Cut Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Use Your Illusion’ Albums In HalfChoose Your Illusion: Our Writers Cut Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Use Your Illusion’ Albums In HalfTo celebrate the 25th anniversary of Guns N' Roses' twin Use Your Illusion LPs, we asked our writers to weigh in on the debate that's raged ever since the records were released in September 1991Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
How Guns N’ Roses Warmed Up for the ‘Use Your Illusion’ TourHow Guns N’ Roses Warmed Up for the ‘Use Your Illusion’ TourThey were still months away from delivering the two new albums to fans.Jeff GilesJeff Giles