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VELVET REVOLVER's MCKAGAN Talks GRAMMIES, 'Dirty Little Thing' Video And ELTON JOHN
VELVET REVOLVER bassist Duff McKagan recently spoke to Dave Hilson of Japan's Daily Yomiuri about nominated for a Grammy and the group's contribution to tsunami-relief cover of ERIC CLAPTON's "Tears in Heaven" (organized by Sharon Osbourne),among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview fo...February 4, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER's SLASH And DUFF Answer KERRANG! Readers' Questions: Video Available
Slash and Duff McKagan from VELVET REVOLVER took time out from their hectic U.K. tour to answer a bunch of Kerrang.com readers' questions. Click here to see the video and hear the duo talk about the new band, playing live, GN'R t-shirts at their gigs and the worst job they've ever had. ...February 3, 2005
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AXL ROSE Publishing Deal Fuels GUNS N' ROSES Feud
The Associated Press is reporting that rock recluse Axl Rose has signed a multimillion dollar publishing deal, and that isn't sitting well with his former GUNS N' ROSES bandmates. The deal with music powerhouse Sanctuary Group covers both the back catalogue, which includes hits such as "Sweet Child...February 1, 2005
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GUNS N' ROSES' 'Greatest Hits' Was One Of Finland's Top-Selling Albums Of 2004
GUNS N' ROSES' "Greatest Hits" was the third best-selling album of 2004 in Finland by an international act, having sold 31,665 copies in the nine months following its March 2004 release. The following are the Top 15 best-selling albums in 2004 in Finland by international acts (number in parenthesis...January 29, 2005
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SLASH, JERRY CANTRELL, COURTNEY LOVE Jam With CAMP FREDDY In Hollywood
Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES),Jerry Cantrell (ex-ALICE IN CHAINS),Courtney Love (HOLE) and Steve Jones (SEX PISTOLS) were among the special guests during CAMP FREDDY's benefit concert for Southeast Asia tsunami relief Thursday night (Jan. 27) at the Key club in Hollywood, California. C...January 28, 2005
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STARBREAKER: TNT Singer Launches New Project
STARBREAKER, the new project featuring TNT frontman Tony Harnell, has inked a deal with Frontiers Records. Joining Harnell in the group's lineup is Magnus Karlsson, the Swedish guitar master who revealed himself on three LAST TRIBE studio albums and most recently penning the songs and performing on...January 19, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER: DUFF And SLASH To Co-Host 'Rock Show' Tonight
VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES members Duff McKagan (bass) and Slash (guitar) will co-present the "Rock Show" on BBC Radio 1 Tuesday night (Jan. 18) between 1:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. (London time). More information is available at BBC.co.uk. ...January 18, 2005
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SLASH, AC/DC, METALLICA Sign Guitar To Benefit Pediatric Kidney Research
Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES),AC/DC and METALLICA have recently signed custom Ernie Ball Axis Super Sport guitars to benefit pediatric kidney research at the UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital. Each guitar will be auctioned through eBay where all proceeds will be donated to the Casey Lee B...January 17, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER To Begin Putting Together Ideas For New Album In The Fall
VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash has told Rolling Stone magazine that the group are planning to get cracking on their second record in the fall. "As soon as we get off the road, we want to start getting the next record done and get it out," he said. "We don't want to lose momentum." The band ...January 14, 2005
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SLASH On Leaving GUNS N' ROSES: 'I Didn't Wanna Go Down With The Sinking Ship'
ContactMusic.com is reporting that guitarist Slash credits his humble approach to GUNS N' ROSES' phenomenal success with maintaining his "cool" image. The guitarist refused to let his former group's adoring fans turn him into the egotistical star frontman Axl Rose ultimately became. And Slash is con...January 14, 2005
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Former GUNS N' ROSES Drummer Talks About ADLER'S APPETITE
ADLER'S APPETITE members Steven Adler (drums, ex-GUNS N' ROSES) and Keri Kelli (guitar, VINCE NEIL, ex-SLASH'S SNAKEPIT recently spoke to RockConfidential.com about their new EP and their upcoming tour, among other topics. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: On HANOI ROCKS guitarist Andy...January 14, 2005
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DAVE NAVARRO Records Guest Appearance On New TOMMY LEE Solo Album
Former JANE'S ADDICTION/RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS guitarist Dave Navarro recorded a guest appearance on the new Tommy Lee (MÖTLEY CRÜE) solo album on Tuesday (Jan. 11),according to a posting on Navarro's web site. The session, which took place "at this crazy house in the hills with [producer] Scott Hum...January 13, 2005
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GUNS N' ROSES: 'Greatest Hits' One Of Sweden's Top-Selling Albums Of 2004
According to a posting at Here Today… Gone To Hell!, GUNS N' ROSES' "Greatest Hits" was the 17th best-selling album in Sweden in 2004. The only other foreign acts who made the Top 20 are U2 (#3),NORAH JONES (#5),ANASTACIA (#14),ROD STEWART (#18) and RONAN KEATING (#20). "Greatest Hits"' inclusion...January 12, 2005
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SLASH Says That 'Dirty Little Thing' Is VELVET REVOLVER's Oldest Single
VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash recently revealed to Launch Radio Networks that "Dirty Little Thing", the third single from their platinum debut album, "Contraband", holds an interesting place in the band's brief history. "It's the only song on the record that was written even before (guitarist) Dav...January 7, 2005
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SLASH Auctioning Guitar To Raise Money For Tsunami Victims
According to Gigwise.com, legendary GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash is auctioning a guitar to raise money for the Tsunami Earthquake Appeal. Slash, who is now part of the rock collective VELVET REVOLVER, has donated the signed Gibson Les Paul to The Sun's appeal. The paper is selling a host of items t...January 7, 2005
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