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MATT SORUM Says He Was 'Pleasantly Surprised' By 'Chinese Democracy' Single

The Rockerrazzi web site conducted an interview with former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum at VH1 Classic's Rock Autism Celebrity Bowl-Off, which took over Lucky Strike Lanes in Hollywood on Thursday, November 13. The evening benefitted three autism organizations and ra...

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GUNS N' ROSES Co-Manager ANDY GOULD Says 'Democracy' Was Worth The Wait; Video Available

The Rockerrazzi web site conducted an interview with GUNS N' ROSES co-manager Andy Gould on the eve of the long-awaited release of the band's new album, "Chinese Democracy". Watch the chat below. "Chinese Democracy" was released in the U.S. exclusively through Best Buy. The 14-song set is available...

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DR PEPPER Extends Free-Drink Offer Due To 'Consumer Demand'

Due to "consumer demand," soft drink manufacturer Dr Pepper has extended its offer of a free drink to everyone if GUNS N' ROSES' long-awaited new album, "Chinese Democracy", actually dropped in 2008. Interested fans have until 6:00 p.m. today (Monday, November 24) to visit DrPepper.com. After regist...

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AXL ROSE Biographer: 'Democracy' Is 'An Over-Reaching, Self-Pitying Piece Of Inspired Lunacy'

British rock journalist Mick Wall, who released a biography of GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose, "W.A.R.: The Unauthorized Biography of William Axl Rose", in February 2008, has posted the following message on his blog: "Seeing as people keep asking: yeah, I think [GUNS N' ROSES' long-awaited new albu...

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Report: China's Censors Cool On GUNS N' ROSES Democracy Album

Agence France-Presse (AFP) reports that China's Internet censors appeared to be trying to block fans Monday from accessing web sites related to GUNS N' ROSES' first album in 17 years, which is provocatively titled "Chinese Democracy". The album's official site, ChineseDemocracy.com, was inaccessible...

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UK Journalists Discuss Whether 'Chinese Democracy' Has Been Worth The Wait; Audio Available

A five-minute audio recording of UK rock journalists Paul Elliott and Phil Alexander discussing whether the new GUNS N' ROSES album, "Chinese Democracy", has been worth the wait can be found on the BBC News web site. "It was a legendary album even before it came out. It was legendary for not being ....

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L.A. GUNS Announces 20th Anniversary Celebration Of 'Cocked & Loaded'

L.A. GUNS — featuring Phil Lewis, Steve Riley, Stacey Blades and Scotty Griffin — has announced the 20th anniversary celebration of its platinum record "Cocked & Loaded". The band will play the entire record from beginning to end at selected venues starting in Tokyo, Japan on January 12, 2009, w...

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GUNS N' ROSES: 'Chinese Democracy' First-Day Sales In Australia 'Lukewarm'

Paul Cashmere of Undercover News reports that GUNS N' ROSES' new album, "Chinese Democracy", had a relatively lukewarm first day of sales in Australia with stores registering 3,454 sales on Friday, the day before the album's official release. The release date for music in Australia is Saturday (the...

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DR PEPPER Free-Drink Offer Not Working Out As Planned

According to WalletPop.com, Dr Pepper's web site appears to be having a hard time keeping up with demand for a soda following the soft drink manufacturer's announcement earlier in the year that it would give a free drink to everyone if GUNS N' ROSES' long-awaited new album, "Chinese Democracy", actu...

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Will GUNS N' ROSES Make Surprise Appearance At AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS?

Dominic Patten of Pop Culture Examiner reports that there is a very good chance you'll see GUNS N' ROSES onstage at the American Music Awards tonight (Sunday, November 23) on ABC. "Axl [Rose] wants to be the conquering hero," says one "well-placed music industry source" who has worked closely with s...

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Former QUIET RIOT Guitarist Joins ADLER'S APPETITE

Guitarist Alex Grossi (QUIET RIOT, BEAUTIFUL CREATURES, HOOKERS 'N' BLOW) has joined the revamped ADLER'S APPETITE, the band led by former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler. "The new lineup is a kick-ass one and I can't wait to get out there and play with these guys," Grossi says. "Tour dates and d...

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GREAT WHITE Comes Out On Top In 'VH1 Classic Celebrity Bowl-Off'

VH1 Classic's Rock Autism Celebrity Bowl-Off took over Lucky Strike Lanes in Hollywood on Thursday, November 13 as rock stars, actors, and athletes alike put on their bowling shoes in support of autism awareness. The evening benefitted three autism organizations and raised funds which will be donate...

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GUNS N' ROSES: Inside The 'Chinese Democracy' Album Booklet

Spinner.com has posted 10 photos from inside the booklet for GUNS N' ROSES' long-awaited new album, "Chinese Democracy". Check them out at this location (all pictures by George Chin). "Chinese Democracy" is now being streamed in its entirety on the GUNS N' ROSES official MySpace page. The stream wil...

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GUNS N' ROSES Not Bringing 'Democracy' To China

Dean Goodman of Reuters reports: GUNS N' ROSES fans in China will have to go underground to get their hands on a copy of the band's first album in 17 years, "Chinese Democracy", which will be released worldwide on Sunday, November 23. The rock band's Geffen Records label said on Friday, "It is ...

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'Chinese Democracy': Second Coming Or The Anti-Climactic Equivalent Of 'The Godfather III'?

Reuters reports: Electronics retailer Best Buy Co Inc will release GUNS N' ROSES' "Chinese Democracy" exclusively in the United States, pricing it cheaply at $11.99. It will go on sale internationally through traditional retailers. Best Buy Senior Entertainment Officer Gary Arnold was confident cons...