Here's a headline from Blabbermouth this morning: GUNS N' ROSES' 'Chinese Democracy' Single Best 'Mainstream Rock' Debut Since 'Don't Cry' Wow. So in the seventeen years since "Don't Cry" was released, there hasn't been a better debut than "Chinese Democracy?" What incredible power Axl Rose has over the charts! Only, this isn't exactly true. And by "exactly," I [...]
Stop fucking emailing us about it already. Sincerely, VN & AR Related posts: SO… CHINESE DEMOCRACY HAS LEAKED (20) OPEN LETTER FROM EVERY TIME I DIE TO AXL ROSE (7) WEIGH IN ON THE NEW GN'R SINGLE (38) AXL ROSE IS THE BOY WHO CRIED WOLF (OR: CHINESE DEMOCRACY IS COMING OUT IN 6 WEEKS AND NO ONE SEEMS TO GIVE A [...]
Apropos of nothing, we just wanna say: PLEASE DON'T SEE SAW V THIS WEEKEND. It's time for that stupid fucking franchise to die already. If you're in the mood for a horror movie because Halloween is coming up, there's better fucking things you can rent. For fuck's sake, just watch John Carpenter's original Halloween again. [...]
Cracked.com, the surprisingly hilarious website that picks up where Cracked Magazine (a.k.a. the poor man's Mad) left off, has compiled a list of the 15 worst album covers of all time. Amongst the inductees are Guns N' Roses Appetite for Destruction (the original robo-rape cover, not the cross n' skulls), The Scorpions' Lovedrive and Virgin [...]
FORMER MEMBER OF GN'R NOBODY GIVES A SHIT ABOUT DELIVERS HIS REACTION TO CHINESE DEMOCRACY TO A MIRROR: "Yes, I listened to it on a long drive to Phoenix, Arizona," ex-GN'R rhythm guitarist Gilby 'I Swear I'm Not Izzy' Clarke allegedly told "a fan" (actually his reflection). "But there was [sic] too many slow-to-midtempo songs [...]
From this past Friday night's Real Time with Bill Maher on HBO… check out the first twenty seconds: -AR Related posts: OPEN LETTER FROM EVERY TIME I DIE TO AXL ROSE (7) HEADLINES CAN BE MISLEADING (9) THE FIVE BEST COCK ROCK VIDEOS ABOUT GOING (OR NOT GOING) PLACES (5) SAD SACK STEVEN ADLER: "I WANT MY BEST FRIEND SLASH BACK." [...]
Are you ready to see some the epitome of the fallen rock star? We thought so. Original Guns N' Roses drummer Steven "Sad Sack" Adler is featured on this season's Celebrity Rehab on VH1. The first episode, which aired this past Thursday, features a sobbing Steven Adler sucking in bong hits at home while moaning about [...]
Dr. Pepper's website is still not working, but that hasn't stopped the world from participating in Chinese Democracy mania. I stopped by the Best Buy on 23rd St. (where door signs read "The Most Anticipated Album Release Ever!") to buy my copy yesterday, and rumors from an unconfirmed source have it that one Axl Rosenberg [...]
Today is the big day.After years and years and years (and you get the picture) of taunting and teasing...of false starts...of leaks...of starting over from scratch...today is the day that Axl Rose is unleashing Chinese Democracy upon us.In honour of this day that many thought would never come, I've decided to give you my ten favorite Guns N' Roses songs:10. Civil War9. Back Off Bitch8. Welc...
It's 11:03 on Sunday night. Earlier today I bought my real, live copy of Chinese Democracy at Best Buy. I want my Dr. Pepper. But it is not to be. EPIC FAIL. Of gargantuan proportions! Related posts: CHINESE DEMOCRAZY (3) BECAUSE WE WERE ALL THAT FAT KID SINGING ALONG TO DIMMU BORGIR AT SOME POINT IN OUR LIVES [...]
"AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED":PR Dr. Pepper is saying that they will give everyone in America a can of Dr. Pepper if Axl Rose actually releases ??Chinese Democracy?? in 2008."It took a little patience to perfect Dr Pepper's special mix of 23 ingredients, which our fans have come to know and love," said Jaxie Alt, director of marketing for Dr Pepper. "So we completely understand and empathize with Ax...
They said it would never happen, but apparently it has.According to NME, Guns N' Roses have finally finished their long awaited ??Chinese Democracy??, the album that Axl Rose has been working on for the past 14 years.Was it "Dr. Pepper's prodding":CH that finally got Axl and the boys to finished what they started 14 years ago?Therockradio.com reports that Geffen Records, the band's record label...
So a few days ago, Guns n' Roses (or Axl Rose and friends if you prefer) announced they would finally tour behind Chinese Democracy. Awesome - except the tour is only taking place in Canada.In the not so distant past, GnR has toured many other countries of the world...but never America.Why?Is this some sort of odd slap in the face to Axl's many American fans? Is Axl afraid of the American media...
Slash's self titled memoir will hit books stores nationwide October 30. It has been said that the current Velvet Revolver guitarist is enthused to be able to set the record straight about a few things, namely "there were riots, overdoses and controversies," as well as that "Gun N' Roses isn't getting back together," the 42 year old explained. ??How little Saul Hudson was turned into Slash??BI...