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June 22, 2016

GUNS N’ STEVEN? Rumors circulating Adler could join GNR for shows >Video<

GUNS N’ STEVEN? Rumors circulating Adler could join GNR for shows Bravewords — On June 18th, footage was shot of former Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler practicing “Paradise City” (see below), leading to speculation that he will at least make a guest appearance on the band’s upcoming reunion tour. It seems plausible given that according to a previous report from prominent rock journalist Mick Wall, Adler actually rehearsed with Guns N’ Roses to perform at[…]

June 21, 2016

Axl Rose admits having AC/DC withdrawals already

Axl Rose performs at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on Saturday in London. Photograph: Chiaki Nozu/Getty Images Axl Rose admits having AC/DC withdrawals already Twitter — Even though Axl Rose is less than 48 hours away from the Guns N’ Roses summer stadium tour the singer is already missing his gig with AC/DC. Rose took to social media earlier this week tweeting; “I miss singing ACDC!!” Rose also added a crying, an upset and a smiling[…]

June 20, 2016

HOLLYWOOD ROSES … 20 Questions with Guns N’ Roses tribute singer Colby Veil

HOLLYWOOD ROSES 20 Questions with Guns N’ Roses tribute singer Colby Veil HOLLYWOOD, Calif., USA — With the big Guns N’ Roses tour kick-off we thought we’d give you the next best thing to an interview with the real deal. We couldn’t get Guns N’ Roses so we grabbed Hollywood Roses. And we decided to do an old-school style Metal Sludge 20 questions by email, just like the old days and the band’s frontman Colby Veil[…]

June 8, 2016

BUMBLEHEAD? Axl Rose talks New Gn’R Music, Slash’s Book, Ac/Dc and Possible Memoir

BUMBLEHEAD? Axl Rose talks New Gn’R Music, Slash’s Book, Ac/Dc and Possible Memoir Rolling Stone — Axl Rose said in a new interview that the touring, classic-era lineup of Guns N’ Roses has already considered working on new music. “I’ve got a lot of stuff together, and I played some stuff for Slash and Duff, and they liked it,” Rose continued. “They might be on [the recordings]. We don’t know.” The singer participated in a wide-ranging, nearly[…]

May 20, 2016

Guns N’ Roses taps Alice In Chains and Lenny Kravitz for select dates

Guns N’ Roses taps Alice In Chains and Lenny Kravitz for select dates Music Times — Guns N’ Roses have announced the first round of supporting acts for their Summer 2016 Reunion Tour. The band will reportedly play with Alice In Chains in Detroit, Washington, D.C., Kansas City and Chicago, as well as Lenny Kravitz in Foxboro and East Rutherford. According to NME, the summer tour will run through North America from June 23 to Aug. 22. There is[…]

April 17, 2016

AXL/DC IS A REALITY … Axl Rose Is New Lead Singer for AC/DC Tour

AXL/DC IS A REALITY Axl Rose Is New Lead Singer for AC/DC Tour “We are dedicated to fulfilling the remainder of our touring commitments to everyone that has supported us over the years, and are fortunate that Axl Rose has kindly offered his support to help us fulfill this commitment,” band says in statement Rolling Stone — The rumors have been confirmed: Just hours before Guns N’ Roses are scheduled to take the stage for their triumphant reunion[…]

April 10, 2016

GUNS N’ ROSES N’ BACH … Axl Rose and Sebastian Bach sing ‘My Michelle’

GUNS N’ ROSES N’ BACH Axl Rose and Sebastian Bach sing ‘My Michelle’ Rolling Stone — At Guns N’ Roses‘ second of two Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena concerts, and the second official date on their Not in This Lifetime tour, the band’s “classic” lineup reunited with another old friend: Sebastian Bach. As the former Skid Row singer has done with the Axl Rose-led GN’R lineups over the past decade, Bach joined the band to share[…]

April 9, 2016

GUNS N’ ROSES Felt Like GUNS N’ ROSES Again At First Official Comeback Concert >Review<

GUNS N’ ROSES Felt Like GUNS N’ ROSES Again At First Official Comeback Concert By Clay Marshall — What a difference a quarter-century makes. After one of the most peculiar launches imaginable — one that, following a press release which raised more questions than answers, saw a high-profile late-night television appearance scrapped at the last minute, a curious concert cancellation by the group’s original drummer, a shocking flirtation with AC/DC that threatened to control the narrative, a[…]

April 5, 2016

GOT BASSE? Carlos Cavazo makes grand return in Rock For Recovery jam for ailing Willie Basse at ‘Whisky’

CARLOS CAVAZO MAKES GRAND RETURN IN ROCK FOR RECOVERY JAM FOR AILING WILLIE BASSE AT WHISKY Metal Sludge was there for all the details, as Great White’s Terry Ilous, legendary drummer Alvin Taylor and Betsy Bitch are among the faces who make appearances HOLLYWOOD, Calif., USA — Willie Basse, frontman for 1980s Sunset Strip headliners Black Sheep (for a while featuring a young Slash), has been stricken with a heart condition and now[…]

April 2, 2016

Steven Adler talking about his ROCK SCENE and how he met Slash and Axl

Steven Adler talking about his ROCK SCENE and how he met Slash and Axl Rock Scene Magazine — Check out Steven Adler talking about his ROCK SCENE growing up, getting his first drum set, and the first record he bought, KISS ALIVE 1. He reminisces about how he met Slash in history class when he was 12 and seeing Axl & Izzy’s band ‘Hollywood Rose’ at Gazzarri’s on the Sunset Strip. Steven Adler @[…]