Spanish: GN'R: Duff McKagan y Axl Rose, ¡devuevo juntos en el ecenario!

Written by Genetikarockradio.com - Geneti

Desde que se conoció la entrada de Guns N´ Roses en el Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame (el próximo 14 de abril), los rumores de una posible reunión de la formación original se han disparado. Y para echar más leña al fuego, el que fuera bajista de la banda, Duff McKagan, ha vuelto a subirse al escenario para tocar con Axl Rose y los actuales Guns N´ Roses (no os perdáis el vídeo-resumen que os dejamos del evento). ¿Limarán también asperezas Axl y Slash? El círculo se cierra…

 Ocurrió el pasado 16 de diciembre. Guns N´ Roses llegaba al Key Arena de Seattle para ofrecer otro concierto incluído en su extensa gira americana. ¿Y quién mejor para hacer de telonero que Duff McKagan y sus Loaded? El bajista, guitarrista y cantante (originario de Seattle) abrió la noche para la banda que hace más de 25 años él mismo fundó junto a Axl Rose, Slash, Izzy Stradlin y Steven Adler. Curioso ¿verdad?

Olvidadas las viejas rencillas, la noche deparó unas cuantas emociones para los que tuvieron la suerte de asistir al show. Primero con los guiños de Duff McKagan´s Loaded al repertorio de los Guns, interpretando durante su actuación el tema “So Fine” (compuesto por el propio McKagan), y los covers de “New Rose” y “Attitude”, canciones versionadas por los originales Guns N´ Roses en los años 90.

Poco después llegó lo que todos esperaban. A mitad de concierto de los Guns, Axl Rose invitó a McKagan a subirse al escenario para tocar “You Could Be Mine”. Y como era de esperar, se desató la locura… Recordamos además que no es la primera vez que McKagan acompaña a los actuales Guns N´ Roses. El también bajista de Velvet Revolver participó hace un año en el concierto que Axl Rose y los suyos ofrecieron en Londres. Por tanto, estamos ante una amistad plenamente recuperada…

Ahora lo que falta por saber es qué ocurrirá en la noche del 14 de abril, fecha en la que Guns N´ Roses ingresará en el Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. La gala que tendrá lugar en Cleveland se ve como la oportunidad ideal para una posible reunión de la formación original de la banda. El único obstáculo para que eso se produzca sigue siendo la hasta ahora irreconciliable relación entre Axl Rose y Slash. Pero quizá las cosas están cambiando… McKagan puede ser el perfecto mediador.

A la espera de lo que ocurra en el Hall Of Fame, aquí os dejamos un vídeo-resumen del show de Seattle, en el que el buen rollo entre McKagan y Rose fue más que evidente.

Una buena señal…

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GN'R: Duff McKagan and Axl Rose, together again on stage

Written by Genetikarockradio.com - Geneti

Since the entry met Guns N 'Roses in the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame (next April 14), rumors of a reunion of the original have skyrocketed. And to add fuel to the fire, former bassist for the band, Duff McKagan is back onto the stage to play with Axl Rose and the current Guns N 'Roses (do not miss the short video that we leave the event ). Limarán ¿Axl and Slash too rough? The circle is closed ...

Occurred on December 16. Guns N 'Roses arrived at Key Arena in Seattle to give another concert included in its extensive U.S. tour. And who better to make the opening act and Duff McKagan Loaded? The bassist, guitarist and singer (originally from Seattle) opened the night for the band over 25 years ago he founded along with Axl Rose, Slash, Izzy Stradlin and Steven Adler. Curious is not it?

Forget old quarrels, the night threw up a few emotions for those who were lucky enough to attend the show. First with the winks to Duff McKagan's Loaded Guns repertoire, performing during her performance on "So Fine" (composed by the same McKagan), and covers of "New Rose" and "Attitude", versioned by songs the original Guns N 'Roses in the 90's.

Soon after came what everyone expected. Half concert Guns, Axl Rose McKagan invited onto the stage to play "You Could Be Mine". And as expected, madness ensued ... We also recall that it is not the first time that accompanies current McKagan Guns N 'Roses. The Velvet Revolver bassist also participated last year in the concert Axl Rose and his offered in London. We are therefore fully recovered to a friend ...

Now what we need to know is what will happen on the night of April 14, when the Guns N 'Roses will enter the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. The gala will take place in Cleveland is seen as the ideal opportunity for a possible reunion of the original lineup of the band. The only obstacle that remains occur so far irreconcilable relationship between Axl Rose and Slash. But maybe things are changing ... McKagan can be the perfect mediator.

Pending on what happens in the Hall Of Fame, here you have a video summary of the Seattle show, in which the good vibes between McKagan and Rose was more than evident.

A good sign ...

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Spanish: 2012 Rock and Roll Hall de la Fama - Duff McKagan

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Axl Rose, vocalista de la banda de rock "Guns N 'Roses" lleva a cabo durante un concierto en la isla Yas en Abu Dhabi, Emiratos Árabes Unidos. Guns N 'Roses ardía en la escena del rock en 1987 con su debut oficial, al frente "Appetite for Destruction". Por la sirena de voz de Rose, con Slash e Izzy Stradlin en la guitarra, Duff McKagan en el bajo y Steven Adler en la batería, el grupo dominado música con sus ranuras de rock agresivo.

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2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees - Duff McKagan

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Axl Rose, lead singer of the rock band "Guns N' Roses" performs during a concert on the Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Guns N’ Roses blazed on the rock scene in 1987 with their official debut, “Appetite for Destruction.” Fronted by siren-voiced Rose, with Slash and Izzy Stradlin on guitars, Duff McKagan on bass and Steven Adler on drums, the group dominated music with its aggressive rock grooves.

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Spanish: Salón de la Fama del Rock abre sus puertas a roqueros de los años 80 - Duff McKagan

Written by Www.nacion.com - SOFÍA GUERRERO

Guns N’ Roses, Beastie Boys y Red Hot Chili Peppers formarán parte de la selecta lista, desde el 2012

Los reconocidos grupos Guns N’ Roses, Beastie Boys y los Red Hot Chili Peppers serán parte de la escasa representación del rock de los años 80 que, lentamente, se abre paso en el legendario Salón de la Fama del Rock and Roll.

Las bandas forman parte del pequeño grupo de artistas que ingresará a la selecta lista del museo temático, en el 2012. El anuncio fue realizado el día de ayer por voceros del Salón de la Fama, localizado en Cleveland, Estados Unidos.

Los británicos de The Small Faces, el cantante de folk Donovan y la estadounidense Laura Nyro completan el grupo de músicos que participarán de la ceremonia de inducción, en abril.

“Representan el amplio espectro de artistas que definen el rock and roll”, dijo el presidente de la organización, Joel Peresman.

El Salón de la Fama anunció hoy, que en la ceremonia de ingreso de los nuevos artistas, abrirán su biblioteca y sus archivos al público.

Larga carrera. Las tres agrupaciones de rock cargan con más de 25 años de trayectoria y millones de discos vendidos, que cosecharon el apoyo de cientos de votantes para ingresar al salón.

Autores de temas tan conocidos como Welcome to the Jungle, Guns N' Roses se convirtió en un fenómeno instantáneo cuando lanzó en 1987 su LP (disco de larga duración) Appetite for Destruction.

El grupo ha sido liderado por Axl Rose desde su fundación, en la década de los 80. Slash e Izzy Stradlin en las guitarras; Duff McKagan en el bajo y Steven Adler en la batería, completaban la famosa fórmula con la que Guns N’ Roses dominó el medio musical con su rock agresivo.

La banda vendió millones de discos, en contraste agudo con el mundo del pop, que en la época era dominado por artistas como Madonna y Michael Jackson.

Sin embargo, la turbulencia interna del grupo, hizo que se desmoronara en 1996.

Su ingreso al Salón de la Fama seguramente traerá conjeturas sobre un posible reencuentro, al menos para la ceremonia del próximo 14 de abril, en Cleveland, de acuerdo con reportes de AP.

Por su parte, los californianos de Red Hot Chili Peppers alcanzaron éxito mundial gracias a álbumes como BloodSugarSexMagik (1991) y Californication (1999).

Otro de los homenajeados, los Beastie Boys, han tenido una de las carreras más ricas en el mundo del hip-hop y el rock, con un recorrido de tres décadas, en el que también han incorporado el funk a sus creaciones. Además, el trío de Brooklyn ha llamado la atención por su activismo político y como iconos de estilo y la moda.

Entre los músicos que no fueron admitidos este año por la institución, destacan Donna Summer, Joan Jett y los Blackhearts, Heart, y a Rufus con Chaka Khan. Todos formaban parte de la nominación para la clase del 2012.

Los votantes tampoco aprobaron a los pioneros del hip-hop Eric B. & Rakim War, a los ingleses de The Cure y al grupo de soul estadounidense The Spinners.

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Hall of Fame opens its doors to Rock 80's rockers - Duff McKagan

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Guns N 'Roses, Beastie Boys and Red Hot Chili Peppers will be part of the select list, from 2012

The recognized groups Guns N 'Roses, Beastie Boys and Red Hot Chili Peppers will be part of the under-representation of 80's rock that slowly works its way into the legendary Hall of Fame Rock and Roll.

In addition to his music, Guns N 'Roses was notorious for fights between members and their drug problems. AP

The bands are part of the small group of artists who will join the select list of thematic museum in 2012. The announcement was made yesterday by spokesmen of the Hall of Fame, located in Cleveland, USA.

The British The Small Faces, Donovan folk singer Laura Nyro U.S. and complete the group of musicians who will participate in the induction ceremony in April.

"They represent the broad spectrum of artists that define rock and roll," said the organization's president, Joel Peresman.

The Hall of Fame announced today that the induction ceremony of new artists, will open its library and archives to the public.

Long career. The three groupings of rock loaded with over 25 years of experience and millions of albums sold, who earned the support of hundreds of voters to enter the room.

Authors of topics as well known as Welcome to the Jungle, Guns N 'Roses became an instant phenomenon when it launched in 1987 the LP (long play) Appetite for Destruction.

The group was headed by Axl Rose since its founding in the early 80's. Slash and Izzy Stradlin on guitar, Duff McKagan on bass and Steven Adler on drums, completed the famous formula that Guns N 'Roses dominated the musical scene with their aggressive rock.

The band sold millions of records, in sharp contrast to the pop world, which at the time was dominated by artists such as Madonna and Michael Jackson.

However, the group's internal turmoil, led to crumble in 1996.

His entry into the Hall of Fame is sure to bring speculation about a possible reunion, at least for the next ceremony April 14 in Cleveland, according to AP reports.

Meanwhile, Californians of Red Hot Chili Peppers achieved worldwide success thanks to albums like BloodSugarSexMagik (1991) and Californication (1999).

Another of the honorees, the Beastie Boys have been one of the richest races in the world of hip-hop and rock, with a distance of three decades, which have also incorporated the funk into their creations. In addition, the Brooklyn trio has drawn attention for his political activism as style icons and fashion.

Among the musicians who were not admitted this year by the institution, include Donna Summer, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Heart, Rufus and Chaka Khan. All were part of the nomination for the class of 2012.

Voters also approved the pioneers of hip-hop Eric B. Rakim War, the English of The Cure and the American soul group The Spinners.

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Spanish: Es Oficial: Guns N 'Roses son en el Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Felicidades, ¡Duff McKagan!

Written by Seattleweekly.com - Chris Kornelis

Por favor, únanse a mí para felicitar a nuestro amigo y colega Duff McKagan, quien dirigió en "Roll with Guns N 'Rock N Roses, la banda que fundó junto con Slash, Axl Rose, y la cooperación. en Los Ángeles en la década de 1980. Ellos se unirán en la categoría de Rock Hall de 2011 por los Beastie Boys y los Red Hot Chili Peppers, entre otros. La ceremonia de inducción de baja en abril.

Obviamente, Axl Rose sigue haciendo giras como Guns N 'Roses - él es el único miembro de la formación clásica de la banda - y él está trayendo a la tripulación a KeyArena el 16 de diciembre. Si actuamos ahora, usted todavía puede obtener a mitad de precio billetes de Groupon. (Si necesita un manual sobre la historia de fondo GNR lo que se recomienda recoger una copia del nuevo libro de Duff, Es tan fácil).

Felicidades, Duff! 

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It's Official: Guns N' Roses Are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Congrats, Duff!

Written by Seattleweekly.com - Chris Kornelis

Please join me in congratulating our friend and colleague Duff McKagan, who's headed into the Rock N' Roll with Guns N' Roses, the band he co-founded with Slash, Axl Rose, and co. in Los Angels in the 1980s. They'll be joined in the Rock Hall class of 2011 by the Beastie Boys and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, among others. The induction ceremony goes down in April.

Obviously, Axl Rose still tours as Guns N' Roses -- he's the only member of the classic lineup in the band -- and he's bringing the crew to KeyArena on Dec. 16. If you act now, you can still get half-price tickets on Groupon. (If you need a primer on the GNR backstory, we highly suggest you pick up a copy of Duff's new book, It's So Easy.)

Congrats, Duff!

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Duff McKagan's Loaded - "The Taking"

Written by www.emuzyka.pl - emuzyka

McKagan is now a loving husband and father, bringing along his daughter to the concert Justin Bieber. In addition, a businessman with economic education, which, like urban legend says, at the right time invested in Starbucks. Writes to the "Seattle Weekly", Slash will help sometimes, and sometimes something popróbuje of Jane's Addiction. It does not have anything and maybe that is why his band Loaded music sounds so good. Duff and his buddies are not trying to set trends, redefine species. They do not want anything to prove, no one to impress, to get the charts. That is enough to play simple, unpretentious and quite loud. "The Talking" is a juicy, strong, rock (hard rock at times) playing. Sometimes the riff zapachnie climate of the South, sometimes appears przytup blues (you know, as in "Dust N 'Bones" GN'R) or a bit of punk aggression. Arrangement shall we see no finesse here, though here and there merrily beeps, tambourine, acoustic sounds will be either passed through some widgets vocals. Numbers are sharper, with a nice, vigorous motor activity, but also quieter (not to be confused with the ballads). In comparison with the previous "Sick", the new work is less severe, denser and more melodic, and because production took up guitar champion Terry Date sawing bits until nice. Loaded is nothing new, nor unusual, but musicians do not try to convince us otherwise. "The Talking" does not even really stand out for something special. Do not change the fact that it is honest, fun rock and roll, which listens to the large, and even the very great pleasure.

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Guns N’ Roses: Another shot

Written by www.vindy.com - John Benson

Nothing epitomizes the push-pull dynamic of being a Guns N’ Roses (GNR) fan more than the opening lyrics of “Estranged” (from the 1991 album “Use Your Illusion II”): “When you’re talkin’ to yourself/And nobody’s home/You can fool yourself.”

The good news is the current lineup of GNR, which comes to Covelli Centre on Wednesday, is playing that tune.

The bad news is, in many ways singer Axl Rose has been fooling himself for the past decade and a half thinking his hard-rock vocals — not Slash’s raunchy guitar or Izzy Stradlin’s keen song-writing or bassist Duff McKagan’s, um, shenanigans (he once passed out in an elevator) — were solely responsible for turning GNR into the biggest hard-rock act in the world in its heyday.

The train derailment that became GNR shouldn’t have come as a surprise. After the success of its platinum debut, “Appetite For Destruction,” here’s a band that took nearly four years to record a sophomore effort, which grew into two albums in the form of 1991’s “Use Your Illusion” records.

Aside from Rose, the only other person to straddle the old and new GNR is keyboardist Dizzy Reed. The Vindicator talked to Reed, in Cleveland of all places (where the band had a stopover but no show was booked) about “Chinese Democracy,” the current tour and his friendship with Rose.

Q. Considering your hotel is literally a mile away from the Rock Hall, what are your thoughts on GNR’s chances of being a first-ballot inductee?

A. No one has said anything to me about it. I’ve just heard about it because people have asked me about it. Of course it would be an honor because of the other people that are there. I don’t know anything about the whole process and how it’s going down.

Q. Does GNR belong in the Rock Hall?

A. Sure, yeah, why not?

Q. Also, speaking of Cleveland, the last time GNR was in the Rock Hall City, Axl — after not taking the stage until well after midnight — famously fired opening band Eagles of Death Metal while on stage.


A. I sort of block that one out.

Q. As for the band’s current tour, what are the set times like? Any late-night starts?

A. I haven’t been to a concert in so long I don’t know when the normal time is, but we’ve been starting not late, and we give a pretty long show. It’s a good three hours of rock ’n’ roll. That’s how it’s been going down. But we’ve been going on stage on time.

Q. From this reviewer’s standpoint, despite the hype surrounding “Chinese Democracy,” the album is pretty solid and definitely didn’t leave fans with the same underwhelmed feeling they experience when listening to new material from ’80s rock acts. Was there ever a point when you felt the project wouldn’t see the day of light?

A. Certainly there was a lot of disappointing moments with setbacks, but I never really gave up on it. I always thought it had to [be released]. It was too good.

Q. What “Chinese Democracy” tracks stand out in the current set?

A. All the ones we’ve been doing seem to have been working really well. I like playing “Street of Dreams.” It’s a treat for me to come out and play the piano. And I like some of the heavier stuff; it’s fun to play those. They seem to go over really well like “Shackler’s Revenge.” Sometimes it’s fun to do the heavier stuff.

Q. Something that does stand out from a set-list perspective is the epic “Estranged.” What’s it like to play that song again?

A. It’s kind of a beast for me, and for everybody, but it’s such a great song. At the end of the song, you look out and people seem really appreciative to hear that again, so that’s been very cool. When we first started playing that way back when, before even “Use Your Illusion” albums were out, it was almost kind of the opposite; people were scratching their head going, “What the hell?” But so many years later, they seem really into it and seem to really appreciate that we’re doing that song. It’s a lot of fun to play now.

Q. There are some fans that feel it won’t truly be GNR until the original lineup is back in the fold.

A. I’d say pooh-y. I can’t comment on that.

Q. How are the two eras of GNR connected?

A. To me, they’re connected because I’ve been around for the whole thing. Someone quit, and we brought in somebody else. And that kept happening, so I guess the main thing that links everything together really is the guy singing, Axl. He has that kind of voice; that’s what does it.

Q. As for Axl, his image in the media is as a megalomaniac among other things. Are these accurate portrayals?

A. I think most of it is cruel and malicious and unnecessary. I don’t think he’s like that at all. He’s a good friend. He’s like a brother.

Q. So why have you lasted with GNR after so many haven’t?

A. I’m just a determined [expletive]. I’m a loyal friend and a determined [expletive].

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Guns N 'Roses: 20 years using an illusion

Written by www.vavel.com - Amanda Briones

1991. Kurt Cobain surprised the world with a Nirvana Nevermind that launches a destructive stardom. Pearl Jam grunge joins Ten. It comes out of the legendary black album Metallica. Guns N 'Roses could not be less: Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II were released by 17 September. And what better month to celebrate the twenty years that this rainy November?

The cover, signed by Kostabi,
was based on the work of Raphael
"The School of Athens"

A double album Use Your Illusion was certainly a risky gamble for Axl and company, especially after the success of his debut Appetite For Destruction. But the fruits of their work did not wait. The Use Your Illusion remained in the first and second place in the international lists of successes over several months. On the day of its publication, were released four million copies, and now have sold over 40 million copies between them.

If fans of Guns N 'Roses expected to meet with a continuation of Appetite For Destruction, must have been stunned by what they found on this double CD. Axl was looking for new sounds that were closer to the melodic, in fact, sits at the piano dress, his manner of dress. Another aspect that impresses: the ballads that every lover of classic rock Guns and Know: Do not Cry and November Rain. Interestingly, Do not Cry was one of the first songs I wrote the group, but not included in Appetite for not fit your style at that time. Both are on Use Your Illusion I, and represent possibly the band's radical change: from the hard rock of the late transition from 80 to early 90's, some softer sounds. However, Slash gets with his solos, the songs gain much strength and, above all, lots of emotion. November Rain is a progression that is gaining power as Slash makes magic with the guitar, until it culminates with the final one, along with the chorus repeating incessantly: "Do Ya Think That You Need Somebody, don 't ya think ... That You Need Someone ".

In Use Your Illusion I there is a strong influence of Izzy Stradlin, who participated in the composition of songs like Right Next Door To Hell, Perfect Crime, Dust N 'Bones and You Is not The First (the latter two compounds only by the ). The sounds of hard rock, much closer to its roots of Appetite, are clear. However, Axl had in mind other influences closer to Queen or Elton John, hence the presence of Stradlin on the second disc is weakest. What jewelry can not be left to appoint? You Could Be Mine, which was the first single and also the soundtrack for the film Terminator II. It also includes Yesterdays, catchy and nostalgic, Civil War, a song full of criticism of the war, Estranged, another of the legendary tracks from the band. In the double album, Guns N 'Roses makes a nod to two great names in music: Paul McCartney and Bob Dylan, Live And Let Die and Knockin' On Heaven's Door respectively.

Use Your Illusionno was just music, was also full of theatricality, and a trilogy that includes video clips of Do not Cry, November Rain and Estranged. The November Rain won three MTV awards: best special effects, best editing and best cinematography. Fiction passed the screens. Axl chose the model Stephanie Seymour for the filming of Do not Cry after seeing her in a magazine. Shortly after they met in person, began a relationship. Everything went smoothly, until in 1992 a fight broke them and took them to court, with Axl accused of abuse. Why not on Estranged Seymour, but in the previous two. But the making of this song, which had a budget of over four million dollars, has much more history.

To find out which meant the music video for the band Estranged, date back to the time when the drummer, Steven Adler, was expelled from the group for their drug addiction. He was replaced by Matt Sorum of The Cult. Shortly after the release of Use Your Illusion, Izzy Stradlin left the band due to problems with Axl, and was replaced by Gilby Clarke. This was a decisive blow, especially considering how much I had worked the guitarist in the last publication. The world tour that promoted the Use Your Illusion was one of the longest in living memory (it lasted from January 1991 to July 1993), but also very controversial. Since cancellations and delays to a failed coup of Hugo Chavez made this a very controversial tour. After the tour, the tension between the remaining original members (Axl, Slash and Duff McKagan) was more than evident. This is where the video for Estranged, which was shot in 1993. Axl comes out at all times in several different locations to the rest of the band due to the poor relationship he had with others. One aspect that can be seen even in details like this. Eventually, Slash left Guns N 'Roses in 1996 and McKagan did the same a year later, leaving as the only original member Axl.

Today, is there Guns N 'Roses? Well, yes. Exist there, only the members are different: guitarists are Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, Richard Fortus and DJ Ashba. Bassist Tommy Stinson is Frank Ferrer on drums and Dizzy Reed and Chris Pitman on keyboards. Will we hear Appetite For Destruction? Probably not. The good thing is usually always ephemeral. But "nothing lasts forever, even cold November rain."

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#Note Guns N' Roses Keyboardist Dishes On Band's 'Amazing' New Material

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Dizzy Reed has revealed that Guns N' Roses are working on "pretty amazing" new material.

The band's longtime bassist explained that, while he isn't sure when the band will be releasing a new studio album, they have great material left over from older studio sessions, telling Billboard:

"All of it [the material] is great, so any selection of another 12, 15 songs would be awesome. I'm not just giving you an easy answer; I truly believe all of it's pretty amazing."

He noted: "There's a lot we've recorded, a lot of material back when we started working on Chinese Democracy, so there's quite a bit of unreleased stuff that would be really cool to finish and put out."

Guns N' Roses are currently on tour. Frontman Axl Rose revealed earlier this week that he would not rule out reuniting with former bandmates Slash, Duff McKagan and Izzy Stradlin if the band is inducted into the Rock N'Roll Hall Of Fame.

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Duff McKagan: it was not so easy

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Former GNR returns to the country to play with Loaded, before, about his book, his past addictions and what the future holds for Velvet Revolver and Guns original

The guy who speaks from the other side of the phone used to take almost two liters of vodka a day and when she had to go out and play, was given a pass from market to raise some. If the thread and was going way up, took another bit of vodka, and so on. Imagine touring complete with that recipe. When the skin of his hands cracked from dehydration and his body swelled up like a balloon, let the vodka and started with the wine. Ten bottles a day, he says. But the tour ended, and meant to go home not knowing what to do with free time, and take and hope seemed to be the solution. When in 1994 Duff McKagan was awakened at his home in Seattle with an unbearable pain, she asked her doctor to kill him. Years and years of scabies had inflamed her pancreas until it literally exploded. Morphine detox and a warning: "If you take another drink, you die."

The biographies of rock musicians are full of such anecdotes, but It's So Easy (and other lies)-the story of Duff in his years of madness gunner and post-Guns-is so stark, vivid and set sail as a film fiction worthy of being filmed by Brian De Palma after Scarface. But no, the guy did not die and was saved with a recipe that included mountain biking, martial arts, wife and daughters. Also with a degree in Economics and Business at the University of Seattle, he learned several things. First, to manage their earnings, and second, to invest in companies such as Starbucks and Microsoft, and third, to write his columns on ESPN, Playboy and Seattle Weekly, among others. And while realizing cost him to return to the rock did not have to re-involve addiction, he did. First with his solo album (in parallel with the latest Guns), then with Neurotic Outsiders and Velvet Revolver and now with Loaded, the band with which he returns to Argentina and play this Saturday at the College Theatre, opening for Coverheads + Phil Lewis of LA Guns.

Argentina is a country gunner, how it feels to come back? We've lost count of how many times you came ...
I think that I am on the fourth or fifth time in Buenos Aires, and is easy to see how the city grew and became a "mecca" of rock n 'roll. The first time I went out there were not many bands that visit, and now seem to go together. You can say they are few specialists in rock!

The Taking, the latest album Loaded, punkrocker sounds pretty heavy. Is that back to the sources was intentional or just gave you?
The truth is I never tried to go in one direction or another, and I started thinking about making songs a certain way. The songs emerge and grow, or not. I was always influenced by punk, but more than anything by the music emanating fresh, spontaneous hand. So this new album is heavily influenced by the tours and what one sees and lives there.

In your book you talk about how difficult it was the transition from playing clubs to large stadiums. How do you feel now playing in places guys?
Mmmm. Loaded played in something like 300 shows, and do not do that to touch only on what we find most comfortable. For example, the last time we were in Argentina for Pepsi was a show under the sun, but the good thing was that there were many people. Of course it's good to touch in places kids, but most important is to connect with audiences no matter how big the place.

How long does it take you to write your book and how did the idea?
It took something like 14 months, which seems to be enough time, only during those months I also wrote two weekly columns, I recorded an album, I was on tour and I became a father and husband. The truth is that writing became something very pleasant for me, and ended up being something much longer and more detailed than a simple column. I started to look a little here and a little there about what he had to say, and I began to write short stories, mostly about how I ended up in hospital and the time I spent there in 1994. I wondered how I had become an addict, how it was possible that happen, and what else had been on had some kind of responsibility. And all that ended up being a pretty big book.

In the story he told in the book, you can say you're a true survivor of a rather extreme lifestyle. How do you handle your past now that you're the father of two teens that sometimes imagine, you have to set limits?
My daughters know my history and my problems. I am very honest with them, or they forreo not lie. My past is my past, and do not think they are aware of how close I was to die several years before they were born, and I think those stories about alcohol and drugs are more attractive to others, but not for them, because I am your father, you know? I have an eye on them all the time, and if all that is boring or embarrassing to them, it's all good. I will not have conversations with them from the side of "I did this because you do not have to do." I do not want to tell you what to do and what not to do, but I say this: I know everything about every drug and alcohol and tricks between them, so if you have doubts, here I am, as a parent or friend.

It is very common to hear you say that rock musicians are clean and sober, but after one in their entire term autobiographies that have relapsed again, even if one's looking pretty good. Is it really possible for you to be completely clean? Why is it so difficult and many can not do it ever?
Ugh, I could write another whole book on that. I think there are many influencing factors, and musicians are a little special for this topic. It is good to know that you're fucked, you know? And the decision to leave this really is one and no more than one. In the real world you can have a friend or an attorney to advise you, but in the rock world that often does not exist and one has to choose for yourself. Over the years I met a lot of musicians who were very smart, but I think sometimes with all that intelligence is not enough, and ends up earning what you feel. And that feeling becomes a drink or whatever. I remember every morning what happened to me was a rather extreme way to learn. Sucks to do so, but I learned.

Many bands are back together and formed many supergroups. Why a band Neurotic Outsiders was a single album?
I see Steve Jones all the time, we usually go around, I want it to death, and sometimes he tells me "Should not we put something together and go play again?". I love that band, but now I'm with Loaded.

Both Slash as you seem to be very busy with their current projects. ¿Velvet Revolver is a band yet? Is there anything new about the new singer?
The truth is that there is nothing new, and look forward to being a band, but we need a singer. I guess at some point we get together and see what we do, but sorry I can not say when.

Guns N 'Roses is nominated to be introduced into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012. Both Izzy Stradlin like you were a guest in some of the current GNR concert. Did you think about what could happen next year? Do you see possible meeting?
I think you and I are thinking the same, but the truth is that I have no idea what will happen. I really want us to do something good for us and the fans. My relationship with Axl is good, and really appreciate the feeling of the fans, wanted to please them and pass something that falls short of our history, who can attest to our past. I hope so.

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Axl admits meeting the old Guns

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In his first television interview granted in the last 10 years, Rose admits that the original lineup of Guns N 'Roses may join again at the next induction ceremony for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland on 14 April 2012.

Despite the various controversies previous history vocalist (and only one of the founders, who still belongs to Guns) welcomes a reunion with old colleagues: namely Slash, Duff McKagan and Izzy Stradlin.

Axl Rose also showed recognition with the current formation of Guns N 'Roses for having managed to complete the album "Chinese Democracy", whose sessions took more than 10 years.

However, the legendary bassist of Kiss, Gene Simmons showed his bad language to blame because Axl Rose of Guns N 'Roses were the best band in the world, something that in his opinion, was the extent of the band "Appetite for Destruction. "According to the evaluation of Simmons, was the consumption of drugs and alcohol by Axl that kept the band even more relevant and therefore argued that Axl Rose should have taken a beating to disciplinary time.

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Videos Velvet Revolver put music on YouTube

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Today is the 46th birthday of Dave Kushner. The famed guitarist and bassist is part of the American supergroup Velvet Revolver, which integrates with Slash, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum, former members of Guns N 'Roses. In this special date, fans of the group are celebrating their birthday in a special way, they are sharing their music on social networks. Obviously, the venue to get their issues is the video site YouTube.
Dave Kushner was born on November 16, 1965 in Los Angeles, California. Throughout his life, the artist has managed to become one of the most famous guitarists of all time. After showing his talent in Wasted Youth, Hide With Spread Beaver, Infectious Grooves, Electric Love Hogs, Cyco Miko, Zilch and Loaded, Velvet Revolver started, a group in which currently integrated.
The band, which is currently a member, received the name of such a combination was made of the two names proposed by Slash (Revolver) and Weiland (Black Velvet). Obviously, his name meant that many people suspect that is a pun on the name "Guns N 'Roses" as it begins with the name of a weapon and ends with a soft material.
To greet Dave Kushner on his birthday, fans are sharing Velvet Revolver videos found on the music channel on YouTube.
Videos of Velvet Revolver:Today is the 46th birthday of Dave Kushner. The famed guitarist and bassist is part of the American supergroup Velvet Revolver, which integrates with Slash, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum, former members of Guns N 'Roses. In this special date, fans of the group are celebrating their birthday in a special way, they are sharing their music on social networks. Obviously, the venue to get their issues is the video site YouTube.
Dave Kushner was born on November 16, 1965 in Los Angeles, California. Throughout his life, the artist has managed to become one of the most famous guitarists of all time. After showing his talent in Wasted Youth, Hide With Spread Beaver, Infectious Grooves, Electric Love Hogs, Cyco Miko, Zilch and Loaded, Velvet Revolver started, a group in which currently integrated.
The band, which is currently a member, received the name of such a combination was made of the two names proposed by Slash (Revolver) and Weiland (Black Velvet). Obviously, his name meant that many people suspect that is a pun on the name "Guns N 'Roses" as it begins with the name of a weapon and ends with a soft material.
To greet Dave Kushner on his birthday, fans are sharing Velvet Revolver videos found on the music channel on YouTube.
Videos of Velvet Revolver:

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DUFF MCKAGAN: Footage From Dublin Book Signing

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Duff McKagan's (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES, DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED) took part in a last-minute book signing on November 3 at Eason in Dublin, Ireland. Fan-filmed video footage of the event can be seen below.

McKagan's new book, "It's So Easy (And Other Lies)", landed at position No. 17 on the New York Times "Hardcover Nonfiction" best sellers list. The book arrived on October 4 via Touchstone Books (formerly Touchstone Fireside), a division of Simon & Schuster.

The first 80 pages of "It's So Easy (And Other Lies)" can be read at this location.

In this raw, utterly candid memoir, McKagan, the rock legend and founding member of rock supergroups GUNS N’ ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER, shares his story of excess, angst, struggle and triumph. "It's So Easy" details Duff's rise to the pinnacle of fame and fortune, his struggles with alcoholism and drug addiction, his personal crash and burn, his phoenix-like transformation via a unique path to sobriety, and his success as a savvy business investor and loving husband and father.

In a voice that is as honest as it is indelibly his own, Duff — one of rock's smartest and most articulate personalities — takes readers on his harrowing journey through the dark heart of one of the most notorious bands in rock-and-roll history and out the other side.

Duff's VELVET REVOLVER/GUNS N' ROSES bandmate Slash has published his own book, as has ex-GUNS drummer Steven Adler, who released his life story, "My Appetite For Destruction: Sex And Drugs And Guns N' Roses", in July 2010.

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