AXL ROSE: More RAPIDFIRE Photos Posted Online

September 8, 2004

Several photos of GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose with his early '80s band RAPIDFIRE have been posted online at this location.

As previously reported, rare Axl Rose recordings made while he was a member RAPIDFIRE are currently being mixed for a late 2004 release.

The tapes, which were purportedly recorded in May 1983, have been in storage in the original eight-track format for the past 20 years. The songs featured on the tape are as follows:

01. Ready To Rumble
02. All Night Long
03. The Prowler
04. On The Run

RAPIDFIRE's lineup was as follows:

Axl Rose - Vocals
Kevin Lawrence - Guitar
Mike Hammernik - Bass
Chuck Gordon – Drums

In addition, the CD's packaging will reportedly include "plenty of pre-tattoo Axl pictures." More information will be available at TheAxlTapes.com.

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