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The voice, the epic live moments, the mystique. What makes Axl Rose so popular with multiple generations of rock fan's? Why is he Rocks greatest frontman?

Where did Axl Rose disappear to in those years from 1994 to 2000. This chapter of the Guns story has continued to fascinate die hard fans and the rock press for years. Was he working away in a studio night after night for years on end or...

In the second part of our series on Slash we are joined by guitarist and music teacher Rob Ryan to discuss what makes Slash a guitar hero. Our conversation range from the influences, style and dissection of Slash's finest moments. Rob goes unde...

In the first of this two part series we talk about the various projects Slash has been involved with over the years outside of GN'R, Snakepit & Velvet Revolver.From Movie soundtracks to solo guest spots we examine his best and most r...

Duff McKagan played bass but there's way more to this band. Jeff Angells talent for storytelling combined with Ben Anderson's wonderful keys makes for a wonderful record that will keep you guessing where its going next. Their self titled debut ...

In 1998 Duff Mckagan was working on his second solo album when his record company informed him he was being dropped. Taking to the road to tour the material anyway Duff would create a new band 'Loaded'. A hard rock guitar driven sound fused wi...

Born out of a get together of veteran musicians playing a weekly slot at the Viper Room on Sunset strip. Duff McKagan and Matt Sorrum would spend their final years in the GN'R camp playing with Steve Jones (Sex Pistols) & John Taylor (Duran...

The live era disc was a double live album released in 1999. The album was a good representation of the bands powerful live sound. Put together by band members separately it wasn't a blockbuster in terms of sales. A farewell from the 'old' band,...

In the final part of our three part Use Your Illusion series we take a look at the longest trek in Rock, the Use Your Illusion World tour. Spanning two and a half years from 1991-1993 it was one of the most memorable tours any rock band would e...

In the second of the series we take a look at the second of the Illusions albums.  To conclude we picked our own ultimate Illusion cut picking 15 of the 30 tracks.

In the first of this three part series we focus on the making of the epic Illusions records and the first album of the double series. 

 We take a run down through the entire video catalogue of GN'R to appreciate this lost artform.  

In 2015 Duff McKagan released a book titled 'How to be a Man'. Discussing everything from travel, ageing, relationships,music, literature and rekindling with Axl Rose it is both witty and observational. He also released a companion EP to accomp...

In the late 90's following the collapse of the band Axl Rose set out to rebuild Guns N'Roses with a new lineup. We take a look at the formation of this band, subsequent tours and the constant battle Axl fought to make the band relevant.

The Greatest Hits compliation was released in March 2004.  Did you agree with the track listing? We dissect it from top to bottom selecting the tracks we thought should have made the final cut. How close where we to your own choice? We als...

Stepping in to replace Izzy Stradlin at the band's zenith, Gilby Clarke jumped from club's to Rock's grandest stages seemingly over night. Gilby proved to be as reliable as they come surviving the gruelling Illusions tour. Gilby's solo efforts ...

1993 saw the release of the first solo release from Duff McKagan. 'Believe in Me penned and played by Duff it also boasts an all star cast. The album came at a very turbulent time for Duff coming off the long winded Illusions Tour. Duff wo...

West Arkeen songwriter and guitarist who was gone far too soon. West known to many Guns fans was the co-writer of various GN'R tracks. Hardcore fans are well aware of other gems he co-wrote with different Guns members like Crash Diet and Sentim...

Released in 2007 Slash's autobiography was highly anticipated as it was the first ever book from a band member to be released. It worked as both rock memoir and first hand account of the band's history. Slash aimed to set the record straight at...

A retrospective conversation to end the year. The 2023 tour, Lighthouse, The Monster & General leaks, the trivial, the humerous and those ugly lawsuits that emerged late in the year. 

The cracks had been appearing as far back as 1989 within the band. The next few years would see the band lose it's founding members and begin a long period of power struggles and cold relations. It would ultimately result in  finger pointi...

Quick hit reaction to 'The General' finally getting it's official release.

1988 saw the release of GN'R lies, a record comprising the 1986 'Live like a Suicide' tracks alongside a batch of brand new acoustic tracks recorded over one weekend.  The EP contained one of Guns most popular songs 'Patience' and it's mos...

Guns N' Roses got the opportunity of a liftetime in 1989 to open 4 shows in LA for the Rolling Stones. Guns were going through an extremely turbulent time and the shows where filled with drama. The gig's almost ended Guns N'Roses. We look at th...