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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist GILBY CLARKE Announces South American Tour, Including Two Shows With SLASH

Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke has announced a string of dates in South America, two of which will be supporting SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS. Clarke will kick off the tour with his solo band — drummer Troy Patrick Farrell (WHITE LION, TANTRIC) and bassist EJ Curse...
January 6, 2024
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MATT SORUM Looks Back On His Time With GUNS N' ROSES: 'In Retrospect, Maybe I Would Have Handled It Differently'

During a recent appearance on the "Black Oxygen Inspiration" podcast, Matt Sorum reflected on his time as the drummer for GUNS N' ROSES. The drummer said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It got scary. In retrospect, maybe, being a little bit older, I would have handled it differently,...
December 25, 2023
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GUNS N' ROSES Bassist DUFF MCKAGAN Reveals He Also Received Some Of LEMMY's Ashes

GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan has revealed that he is one of a small group of people who received a bullet from late MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister as a personal gift. Duff discussed the Lemmy ashes during the latest episode of his Planet Rock show "Three Chords & The Truth", whic...
December 20, 2023
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DUFF MCKAGAN Defends GUNS N' ROSES' Three-And-A-Half-Hour Live Performances: 'What Songs Do You Take Out?'

In a new interview with Heavy Music, Duff McKagan was asked about GUNS N' ROSES' insistence on playing marathon sets that usually last at least a full hour longer than those of most other bands. The GN'R bassist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Axl [Rose, GUNS N' ROSES singer], man, Axl l...
December 16, 2023
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DUFF MCKAGAN: SLASH Is 'The Most Amazing Guitar Player On The Planet'

In a new interview with Riff X's "Metal XS", Duff McKagan spoke about his relationship with his longtime GUNS N' ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER bandmate Slash. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "My buddy just happens to be fucking Slash — the most amazing guitar player on the planet. "We just...
December 11, 2023
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Watch: DUFF MCKAGAN Performs At Seattle Record Store In Support Of New Solo Album 'Lighthouse'

GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan celebrated his recently released solo album "Lighthouse" by performing on Friday, December 8 at Easy Street Records in Seattle, Washington. Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below. "Lighthouse" was released in October in a wide range of formats includi...
December 10, 2023
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GUNS N' ROSES Release New Single 'The General'

GUNS N' ROSES have released a new single titled "The General" via Geffen Records. The track can now be streamed below. "The General" is the B-side of GUNS N' ROSES' limited-edition seven-inch vinyl single titled "Perhaps", which was made available for pre-order in August. GUNS N' ROSES performed "Th...
December 8, 2023
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GUNS N' ROSES' 'The General' To Be Released Digitally On Friday

GUNS N' ROSES' song "The General" will be released digitally on Friday, December 8. "The General" is the B-side of GUNS N' ROSES' limited-edition seven-inch vinyl single titled "Perhaps", which was made available for pre-order in August. GUNS N' ROSES performed "The General" live for the first time...
December 6, 2023
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DUFF MCKAGAN Names His Favorite GUNS N' ROSES Songs To Perform

In a new interview with Katie Daryl of AXS TV's "Now Listen", Duff McKagan was asked to name his favorite GUNS N' ROSES songs to perform at various points of his life, including in 1987, in 2016 and in 2023. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "My favorite song [to play in 1987 was] 'Rocke...
November 30, 2023
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DUFF MCKAGAN Announces Live Performance At Seattle Record Store

GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan will celebrate his recently released solo album "Lighthouse" by performing on December 8 at Easy Street Records in Seattle, Washington. Here's the catch: Snag a copy of "Lighthouse" to secure your entry into this exclusive event, select "in-store pick up" at checko...
November 28, 2023
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DUFF MCKAGAN: 'I'll Be Doing A Couple Live Appearances Here In The Next Month'

GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan is among the rock musicians who have taken to social media to reflect on the things that make them thankful this Thanksgiving. A widely cherished American holiday, Thanksgiving takes place on the fourth Thursday of November and sees retailers mark down prices for B...
November 23, 2023
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GENE SIMMONS Isn't A Fan Of Cellphones: 'If I Had My Druthers, I'd Take Them All Away'

In a new interview with USA Today, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was asked how he feels about looking into a sea of phones during the band's concerts. He responded: "I'm not a fan of cellphones. If I had my druthers, I'd take them all away. "I risk my life every time I get on that stage," he co...
November 22, 2023
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Watch: AXL ROSE Gives Rare Interview At F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix

Viaplay presenter Mervi Kallio conducted an interview with GUNS N' ROSES singer Axl Rose at the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Saturday night (November 18) at Las Vegas Strip Circuit in Las Vegas, Nevada. During the chat, Kallio, which can be seen below, asked Axl about his friendship with Finnish driver K...
November 21, 2023
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GUNS N' ROSES Drummer FRANK FERRER Files For Divorce From Wife After Less Than 2 Years of Marriage

According to People, GUNS N' ROSES drummer Frank Ferrer filed for divorce from his wife, Magdalena Malicka, after less than a year and a half of marriage. The 57-year-old musician cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for their split. Ferrer and Malicka got married on May 16, 2022 and liste...
November 21, 2023
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GUNS N' ROSES' DUFF MCKAGAN Opens Up About Panic Disorder

In a new interview with People magazine, GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan spoke about his ongoing struggles with panic attacks which have plagued him since age 16. "They always said panic disorder is a symptom of depression, but I [didn't realize I had] depression until I was about 50," he said. "...
November 14, 2023