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DJ ASHBA Says He 'Took SLASH's Spot' In GUNS N' ROSES, Claims He Had To Be Talked Into Auditioning For Band

Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist DJ Ashba says that he had to be talked into auditioning for the band, claiming that he had no expectations he would end up a member of the Axl Rose-fronted group. Ashba, who joined GUNS N' ROSES in March 2009 following the departure of Robin Finck, told TJ Lavin's YouT...

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DJ ASHBA Talks To JAMES MICHAEL In Second Part Of SIXX:A.M.'s 'Interview Project' (Video)

In part two of SIXX:A.M.'s "Interview Project," guitarist DJ Ashba talks to singer James Michael. Check out the clip below. "Vol. 2, Prayers For The Blessed", the latest album from SIXX:A.M., was released on November 18 via Eleven Seven Music. The disc was written and recorded at the same time as "V...

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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Bassist Wonders If DJ ASHBA Tried To 'Drum Up Extra Press For Himself' By Announcing His Exit

Former GUNS N' ROSES bassist Tommy Stinson says that he found it "funny" that guitarist DJ Ashba "made such a big deal about" quitting the band at a time when "there wasn't really anything going on" with the group. Stinson, who was in GUNS N' ROSES from 1998 until 2014, made his comments during a .....

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NIKKI SIXX Talks About His Early Days And Road To Hollywood (Video)

In part one of SIXX:A.M.'s "Interview Project," bassist Nikki Sixx talks to guitarist DJ Ashba about his early beginnings and his road to Hollywood. Check out the clip below. MÖTLEY CRÜE ended its touring career a year ago with a New Year's Eve show in Los Angeles — a concert which is now available...

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DJ ASHBA Says He 'Learned A Lot' During His Six-Year Stint With GUNS N' ROSES

Former GUNS N' ROSES and current SIXX: A.M. guitarist DJ Ashba says that he "had a lot of artistic freedom to do things" with GN'R offstage during his six-year stint with the band. Ashba, who joined GUNS N' ROSES in March 2009 following the departure of Robin Finck, told Ellen of the "Moshpit" show,...

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SIXX:A.M. Talks To WDHA-FM 105.5 FM About 'Vol. 2, Prayers For The Blessed', Future Plans (Video)

Nikki Sixx, James Michael and DJ Ashba of SIXX:A.M. recently hung out with Terrie Carr of WDHA-FM 105.5 FM, the rock music station licensed to Dover and Morristown, New Jersey, to talk about their new release, "Vol. 2, Prayers For The Blessed", their current tour and future plans. Check out the clip...

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DJ ASHBA On GUNS N' ROSES Reunion: If SLASH Is Back, There's No Reason I Need To Be There

Willy Tyler of the Billings, Montana radio station 96.3 The Zone recently conducted an interview with former GUNS N' ROSES and current SIXX:A.M. guitarist DJ Ashba. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On leaving GUN...

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DJ ASHBA: Why I Turned Down Chance To Be Part Of GUNS N' ROSES Reunion Tour

Former GUNS N' ROSES and current SIXX: A.M. guitarist DJ Ashba says that he walked away from GN'R after a six-year stint with the group because he wanted to focus on doing what he "really love[s] to do." Ashba, who joined GUNS N' ROSES in March 2009 following the departure of Robin Finck and stayed...

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NIKKI SIXX On The End Of MÖTLEY CRÜE: 'Creatively We Came To A Crawl'

Nikki Sixx says that there is "no chance" of MÖTLEY CRÜE making another record, insisting that the band creatively "came to a crawl." Even though MÖTLEY CRÜE completed its "Final Tour" last December, singer Vince Neil has claimed in various interviews that he and his bandmates will "definitely" be "...

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SIXX:A.M.: Entire 'Vol. 2, Prayers For The Blessed' Album Available For Streaming

"Vol. 2, Prayers For The Blessed", the new album from SIXX:A.M. — the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael — can be streamed in its entirety below. Due on November 18 via Eleven Seven Music, the disc was written and recorded at the sam...

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DJ ASHBA: 'I Don't See Myself Going Back To GUNS N' ROSES Ever Again'

Ireland's Overdrive recently conducted an interview with former GUNS N' ROSES and current SIXX:A.M. guitarist DJ Ashba. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Overdrive: Looking back over the past few years with your commitment to GUNS N' ROSES and Nikki's [Sixx] with MÖTLEY CRÜE, it must have been...

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New Song Premiere: SIXX:A.M.'s Cover Of 'Without You'

A power-ballad take of Harry Nilsson's 1971 hit song "Without You" from SIXX:A.M. — the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael — can be streamed below. The track is taken from SIXX:A.M.'s new album, "Vol. 2, Prayers For The Blessed", whi...

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STEEL PANTHER Guitarist To 'Sad' HILLARY CLINTON Supporters: 'The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow'

During STEEL PANTHER's November 9 concert at The Roxy in West Hollywood, California, Satchel addressed the previous night's election results that mean billionaire real estate developer Donald Trump will be the next American president. "There's some people here that are sad," the guitarist said (see...

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Members Of SLIPKNOT, MÖTLEY CRÜE, FEAR FACTORY And Others React To DONALD TRUMP's Win Over HILLARY CLINTON

Members of SLIPKNOT, MÖTLEY CRÜE, TRIVIUM, FEAR FACTORY, SUICIDE SILENCE, ALL THAT REMAINS, OTEP, STRYPER, ANTHRAX and LIVING COLOUR are among the rockers who have reacted on social media to Donald Trump winning the presidential election. SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR singer Corey Taylor was among the mos...

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New Song Premiere: SIXX:A.M.'s 'Barbarians (Prayers For The Blessed)'

"Barbarians (Prayers For The Blessed)", a new song from SIXX:A.M. — the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael — can be streamed below. The track is taken from SIXX:A.M.'s new album, "Vol. 2, Prayers For The Blessed", which will be relea...