Axl Rose

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Axl Rose to be sued by fan

14 Mar 2013

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A Guns N' Roses fan is to sue Axl Rose after the singer knocked his teeth out with a microphone. Darren Wright damaged his two front teeth and injured his mouth after the singer threw his mic into the crowd at the end of the band's set at Australia's…

Guns N' Roses blame lateness on 'huge rig'

24 Jan 2013

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Guns N' Roses are always late for their shows because they have "a huge rig". The 'Paradise City' rockers are notorious for taking to the stage hours after their scheduled time and guitarist DJ Ashba says singer Axl Rose is often unfairly blamed, and…

Axl Rose is working on new Guns N' Roses album

31 Oct 2012

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Axl Rose is working on a new Guns N' Roses album. The 'Paradise City' singer has been busy working on material with his bandmates and he has promised fans they won't have to wait 15 years like they did for last LP 'Chinese Democracy' - which was…

Alice Cooper would never weak track on an album

10 Jul 2012

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Alice Cooper would "never put a filler" track on an album. The 'School's Out' rocker has released 26 studio albums in a career spanning four decades, and says the secret to his longevity is rooted in strict quality control. He exclusively told…

Slash will never appear with Guns N' Roses again

30 May 2012

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Guns N' Roses' classic line up will never reunite. The definitive incarnation of the group - guitarists Slash and Izzy Stradlin, singer Axl Rose, bassist Duff McKagan and drummer Steven Adler - were given the opportunity to appear together as they…

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Axl Rose demands square melon

21 May 2012

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Axl Rose demands a square melon on his rider. The Guns N' Roses singer has an unusual backstage demand for the exotic fruit, but claims it is essential to his performance. The rider document states it should include "wines, beers, vodka, red and…

Slash is 'proud' of Guns N' Roses

20 May 2012

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Slash is "very proud" of his time in Guns N' Roses. Despite having success with Velvet Revolver and as a solo artist, the guitarist admits nothing quite compares to when his first band hit the big time in 1987 with their debut album 'Appetite For…

Axl Rose injures leg during wild weekend in Moscow

17 May 2012

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Axl Rose injured his leg on a wild weekend in Moscow. The Guns N' Roses frontman slipped and pulled a hamstring, suffering severe bruising after partying following the band's gigs in the Russian city on Friday (11.05.12) and Saturday (12.05.12).

Former Guns N' Roses drummer blasts Axl

25 Apr 2012

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Former Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler is "done" with Axl Rose. The band's singer - and only original remaining member - declined to appear as the group were inducted to the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame earlier this month, and Steven thinks it the…

Axl Rose surprised by support

18 Apr 2012

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Axl Rose has been "blown away" by the positive response to his decision to stay away from the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the weekend. The Guns N' Roses singer announced last week he would not attend the 27th Annual event in…

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Axl Rose booed at Rock And Roll Hall of Fame ceremony

16 Apr 2012

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Axl Rose was booed at the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday (14.04.12) when his name was mentioned. The singer refused to attend the 27th Annual event in Cleveland, Ohio, where his band Guns N' Roses were being inducted for…

Hall of Fame to induct Axl Rose despite boycott

12 Apr 2012

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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will induct Axl Rose with Guns N' Roses even though he has refused the honour. The 50-year-old co-founder of the group - who has been locked in a feud with former band mate Slash for the last 15 years - insists he will…

Axl Rose decline Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction

12 Apr 2012

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Axl Rose has declined his induction into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame with Guns N'Roses. The 50-year-old co-founder of the group - who has been locked in a feud with former band mate Slash for the last 15 years - will not attend the ceremony in…

Slash: Music has lost magic

27 Mar 2012

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Slash thinks music has "lost its magic". The former Guns N' Roses guitarist thinks the modern popularity for purchasing albums through downloads lead to the listener missing out because they don't get a complete package that includes the visuals of…

Guns N' Roses announce UK tour

27 Feb 2012

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Guns N' Roses have announced a string of UK tour dates. The 'November Rain' rockers - who performed a huge sold out world tour last year - will return to Britain for six shows, beginning in Nottingham on November 19. They then head to Liverpool…

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Guns N' Roses 'main priority' is a new album

13 Jan 2012

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Guns N' Roses' DJ Ashba has written 12 tracks for their next album. The lead guitarist with the band claims working on new material is their "main priority," and both he and lead singer Axl Rose have plenty of songs and ideas already prepared.

Slash hits at Guns N' Roses reunion

30 Dec 2011

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Slash has hinted at a possible Guns N' Roses reunion. The legendary guitarist wants to put aside his differences with the 'Welcome to the Jungle' rockers' lead singer Axl Rose - who is the only original member of the band's classic lineup - as the…

Axl Rose fought with Slash from 'Day One'

21 Dec 2011

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Axl Rose fought with Slash from the first day Guns N' Roses formed. A huge question mark hands over whether the vocalist and guitarist of the legendary 'Paradise City' rockers will put their differences aside to accept the band's induction to the…

Gene Simmons thinks Axl would benefit from beating

15 Nov 2011

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Gene Simmons believes Axl Rose's career would have been helped by a "good beating". The KISS bassist thinks the eccentric singer stopped his group Guns N' Roses becoming the "best band in the world," by falling out with guitarist Slash and refusing…

Axl Rose 'honoured' by Hall of Fame nomination

14 Nov 2011

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Axl Rose says it is "still up in the air" how Guns N' Roses would be inducted to the Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame. The singer is the only member of the classic line up of the 'Welcome to the Jungle' group remaining, and despite his long running feud…

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Nicky Wire plots Guns N' Roses reunion

12 Oct 2011

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Nicky Wire wants to reform the original line up of Guns N' Roses. The Manic Street Preachers bassist is a huge fan of the `Welcome to the Jungle' rockers and wants to help original bassist Duff McKagan reunite with vocalist Axl Rose so they can…

Guns N' Roses bassist admits 'Chinese Democracy' not a success

17 Aug 2011

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Tommy Stinson admits 'Chinese Democracy' wasn't a "huge success". The Guns N' Roses bassist - who joined the group in 1996, around the time they started work on the album - thinks frontman Axl Rose had some good, unique ideas for the record, but…

Guns N' Roses have three albums of new music

19 May 2011

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Guns N' Roses have enough new material for three albums. Frontman Axl Rose has penned tons of "great" new songs for the 'Welcome to the Jungle' rockers - whose 2008 LP 'Chinese Democracy' was their first record for 15 years - to work on in the…

Duff McKagan enjoyed reconnecting with Axl Rose

19 Apr 2011

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Duff McKagan felt good he got to "reconnect" with Axl Rose last year. The singer and bass player appeared onstage with his old Guns N' Roses bandmate at London's The O2 venue for a few tracks last year, but while he has ruled out returning to the…

Guns N' Roses sign Late Appearance contract

5 Apr 2011

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Guns N' Roses have been made to sign a 'Late Appearance' clause ahead of the Rock in Rio festival in Brazil. The band - fronted by notoriously difficult frontman Axl Rose - will face a huge fine if they take to the stage late when they headline the…