THEY'RE BACK!

"Three, Four..."



(Cash in now, honey.)

That Slash is a Class Act

Slash was interviewed this week on Boston's Rock station, WBCN, and managed to keep it classy despite the DJ's attempts to get him to trash any number of people they brought up.

Slash on Chinese Democracy:

"Yeah, that sounds cool - it's good to hear his voice. I don't have that kind of negative whatever - know what I mean?"

On Velvet Revolver's new heavier direction:

"We're not making any concessions to anybody - that's why we're being so picky about a new singer."

On his new solo album:

I'd like to think [it'll be out] sometime in the beginning of next year."

On Dr. Drew Pinsky:

"Dr. Drew's actually a real good guy - obviously I would say if I thought he was a shyster."

You can listen to the interview here.

Unfortunately the volume level is extrememly low on this one - pretty sad really for a radio station.

GN'R Reunion Starts ... soon?

-M

Universal Unveils the Final Album Cover

I wonder how long 'til we see the BACK cover ...

[EDIT: Not long apparently ... well, the back of the BOOKLET at least.]

Celebrity Rehab Premieres Tonight

Steven Adler is starring on VH1's Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew.

The Season Premiere of Season 2 is tonight (10/23) at 10PM ET on VH1.

In the video below, Steven talks about his friendship with guitarist Slash and his distaste for drummer Matt Sorum.



Many people have complained that this show is just another way to exploit these unfortunate addicts while fueling them with enough money to score some more drugs as soon as the cameras are turned off.

This may be true, but I believe Dr. Drew is sincere in his wish to help these struggling drug abusers.

Drew and his staff manage to keep this show from becoming another Rock of Love freak show, and elevate it to a higher level - a program which may just inspire and help many of it's viewers (I'm one) if not the patients themselves.

We all saw Adler's courtroom drama unfold after his very public relapse following his "graduation" from Pinsky's rehab, so we know how this one ends, for now.

Good Luck Steven.

Honestly, half of me really cares about you and wants to see you clean up, and the other half is just looking forward to some mind-numbing TV tonight.

-M

VH1.com

GNR Announces Chinese Democracy Release

Guns N’ Roses’ management released a statement today officially confirming the arrival of Chinese Democracy on November 23.

“The release of Chinese Democracy marks a historic moment in rock n’ roll,” said Irving Azoff and Andy Gould. They also added that Best Buy would be launching a “monumental campaign that matches the groundbreaking sound of the album itself.”

Pre-orders begin today for the 14-track album co-produced by Axl Rose and Caram Costanzo (Pearl Jam’s No Code, Rage Against the Machine’s Evil Empire).

Chinese Democracy will be available on CD, digital download and vinyl (with a free digital download option) through Geffen Records and Black Frog (Rose’s publishing company).

The official press release:

MINNEAPOLIS, October 22, 2008 – Best Buy and Geffen Records announced that one of the most highly anticipated albums of all time, Guns N’ Roses’ Chinese Democracy, will be available beginning November 23 at Best Buy and BestBuy.com on CD, vinyl, and digital downloads. The title track, the first single from the album, was released to radio today, October 22. Chinese Democracy is the first album of new material from one of rock’s most influential bands since the 1991 simultaneous releases of Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II.

“The release of Chinese Democracy marks a historic moment in rock n’ roll,” said co-managers Irving Azoff and Andy Gould. “We’re launching with a monumental campaign developed by Gary Arnold and the Best Buy team that matches the groundbreaking sound of the album itself. Guns N’ Roses fans have every reason to celebrate, for this is only the beginning.”

“Chinese Democracy is one of the most highly anticipated albums in music history, and Best Buy is thrilled to deliver this explosive and previously elusive release to Guns N’ Roses fans. Longtime fans will be rewarded for their patience and loyalty to this great band, while a new generation of fans will be blown away,” said Gary Arnold, Senior Entertainment Officer for Best Buy. “Axl Rose is one of the most dynamic and gifted writers and performers in modern music. Best Buy is excited to work with Axl to make the release of Chinese Democracy THE musical event of 2008!”

“Guns N’ Roses is THE premier American rock band,” commented Steve Berman, President, Sales and Marketing, Interscope Geffen A&M Records. “Partnering with Gary and everyone at Best Buy to release one of rock’s most anticipated and legendary albums is truly a moment in music history. We’re thrilled to be able to announce that Chinese Democracy is coming, it’s coming this year, and it’s coming to Best Buy.”

Produced by Axl Rose and Caram Costanzo, the album, which will be released on Black Frog/Geffen Records, includes 14 tracks. “Shackler’s Revenge” debuted September 14 through the Rock Band 2 videogame and “If The World” can be heard in the film Body Of Lies, which premiered on October 11.

Chinese Democracy is being released in three formats: CD, Vinyl LP (with a free digital download of the tracks), and as a digital album. Pre-orders at www.BestBuy.com/chinesedemocracy begin today.

www.gunsnroses.com
Rolling Stone

GNR Debuts New Single "Chinese Democracy"

"It's All Happening"

The title track from Guns N' Roses' new album, Chinese Democracy, will be available to download by US radio statios at 5AM Eastern Time tomorrow morning (OCT 22).

This marks both the beginning of Axl Rose's return to the world and the end of the curious saga of Chinese Democracy.

The faithful have waited for this moment for nearly a decade.

Rose first revealed the title of his upcoming album in November 1999 during an interview with MTV's Kurt Loder.

Since then, the album has cycled through at least 4 producers, and has had a veritable "Who's-Who" of talented musicians come and go.

Brian May, Dave Navarro, Moby, Sebastian Bach, and even Shaquille O'Neal are rumored to have worked on the album.

However, the "core" group of musicians consists of GNR veterans Axl Rose and keyboardist Dizzy Reed, along with guitarists Robin Finck, Buckethead, Paul Tobias, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, and Richard Fortus, drummers Josh Freese, Bryan Mantia, and Frank Ferrer, bassist Tommy Stinson and multi-instrumentalist Chris Pitman.

Earlier this month it was reported that Chinese Democracy will be available exclusively at BEST BUY on Sunday, November 23, 2008 in the US.

Album art and a tracklist were posted to the retailer's site last week.

When Chinese Democracy is released, it will be Guns N' Roses first album of new material since 1991's Use Your Illusion I & II.

[EDIT: You can listen to the track here.]

Mack Arillo

Axl Rose: Maverick or Messiah?

THIS NOVEMBER

AMERICA WILL MAKE A CHOICE

REPUBLICAN
DEMOCRACT
INDEPENDANT
LIBREAL
CONSERVATIVE
GREEN
BLACK
WHITE
MAN
WOMAN
72 YR OLD
MIDDLE AGED
PIT BULL
FATHER
HOCKEY MOM
WAR HERO
CHANGE
AFRICAN AMERICAN
OLD GUY
BEAUTY QUEEN
CHANGE

ONE THING IS FOR CERTAIN

THIS NOVEMBER AMERICA WILL FINALLY HAVE

CHINESE DEMOCRACY

Hmmm ... Considering that the US Elections are in 14 days, they better start airing these spots pretty soon.

Maybe during the World Series?

In other "news," FMQB is reporting that the 1st single from Chinese Democracy, "Chinese Democracy," will hit the airwaves on Tuesday, October 27.

(About FMQB: FMQB (Friday Morning Quarterback) recently celebrated its 40th anniversary of serving the music and radio industries with high quality unique content, insight articles and news.)

However, WAAF has a news ticker on their front page which reads: Hear the new G'n'R @ the top of every hour starting tomorrow at 6am.

And Eddie Trunk says this: 10/21/08: Well it's finally official. After years of waiting the world will hear the first official release of new Guns & Roses tomorrow! Just got an official email that the song Chinese Democracy is being sent to all radio tomorrow morning.

Looks like Chinese Democracy Starts Tomorrow!

-Mack


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