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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Vancouver Punk Documentary 'Bloodied But Unbowed' Coming to DVD

Written by exclaim.ca - Alex Hudson

Last year, filmmaker Susanne Tabata launched her documentary Bloodied But Unbowed, which examined Vancouver's fertile punk scene between 1977 and 1982. If you still haven't had a chance to catch a screening, you will soon be able to take the film home, since it will be coming to DVD on December 1.

According to the film's website, the doc tells a "brutally honest story from the streets and stages of the West Coast through interviews, music, photos, and archival performances." 

The documentary is narrated by Billy Hopeless (formerly of the Black Halos, now of the Bonitos) and includes appearances from many of the Vancouver punk scene's founding members like D.O.A.'s Joey "Shithead" Keithley and Randy Rampage, as well as Young Canadians' Art Bergmann. As you can see from the trailer below, there are also talking heads from Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan and Henry Rollins. 

The DVD will be available in two versions: a single-disc edition that includes some bonus musical performances and deluxe three-disc set. The latter comes with bonus music footage, extended interviews, extra films (Tunnel Canary by Eric Lohrenz, Useless by Glen Sanford, Commercials for Free by Peter Lipskis), and more. 

The deluxe edition costs a relatively modest $29.99, while the regular version is only $9.99. If you order a copy, it will ship by the beginning of December.

Bloody But Unbowed premiered at last year's DOXA film festival and was named after D.O.A.'s 1984 compilation. 

The film's homepage also offers free webisodes and a 48-song music player.

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#Videos Duff McKagan's Loaded in Argentina

Written by @DuffMcKaganBRA - DuffMcKaganWorld

We present some videos of Duff McKagan's Loaded in Argentina, in fact the concert was a success!, And hope the success of Loaded in Argentina have it tonight in Cordoba!

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Videos Velvet Revolver put music on YouTube

Written by www.extremista.com.ar - extremista

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

Written by www.roadrunnerrecords.com - roadrunnerrecords

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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AXL ROSE's Interview With VH1 CLASSIC's 'That Metal Show'; Teaser Audio Clips Available

Written by www.roadrunnerrecords.com - roadrunnerrecords

GUNS N' ROSES singer and sole original member Axl Rose taped an hour-long interview with VH1's "That Metal Show" following the band's show in Miami on October 29, the second of its newly launched U.S. tour. The talk will air on Friday, November 11 as part of VH1 Classic's "National Metal Day" and will also include a live performance of "Live And Let Die" from the Florida concert.

On last night's (Friday, November 4) edition of Eddie Trunk's "Friday Night Rocks" radio show on New York's Q104.3 FM, Trunk — who co-hosts "That Metal Show" — talked about the interview and played a few teaser clips for listeners (hear audio in YouTube clip below).

After Trunk told Axl that he was impressed with the singer's performance throughout the three-hour set, calling Rose's vocals flawless and "spot on," Rose responded by saying, "I had a good night. It's not an anomaly, but I did have a good night, and I have been taking care of my voice. I do warm-ups before the show, I do warm-downs after the show, I do those religiously."

When asked about his pre-show rituals and preparations, Rose said, "Well, everybody in this band has their own physical regimen they have to go through . . . I do a lot of cardio when I can, or when I can force myself to. But yeah, you've got to get your wind up, and you've got to get your head in the right place and go out and do it."

Trunk also spoke about other vocalists who painted themselves into a corner by singing classic songs in a higher register and then having to perform them live 20 or 30 years later. "I did that with 'You Could Be Mine'," Axl admitted, before adding that "The first time I had to play that live, I was like, 'What did I do? What have I done, I have to sing this live now!'"

Rose was reportedly asked during the session about the band's possible induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, the chances of hearing new music, his notorious lateness at concerts, the current GUNS lineup and more.

Rose also announced that LOADED, the band led by former GUNS bassist Duff McKagan, will open some shows on the current road trip.

GUNS N' ROSES reportedly did not hit the stage until midnight in Miami, keeping fans waiting for two hours after openers BUCKCHERRY finished their set. GUNS finished their show at three in the morning and the interview took place at approximately 5:30 a.m.

The reclusive, eccentric Rose has not given a major interview to a radio or TV outlet in five years or more.

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MATT SORUM And Girlfriend Featured On HGTV's 'Selling LA' (Video)

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VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum and his girlfriend of seven years, DIAMOND BABY lead singer Ace Harper, were featured on the October 27 episode of "Selling LA", HGTV's series which follows three real estate firms as they build up their rosters of millionaire clients, tour spectacular properties and network their way through the competitive world of high-end real estate. Matt is looking for a space that has the right vibe, but is incredibly hard to pin down due to a busy touring and recording schedule, He and Ace look at two properties, with Matt saying "we're getting ready to have a family." In the end, he's too busy to continue looking and ends the search for now. Check out the episode below.

Matt and Ace recently collaborated on DIAMOND BABY, an electro-rock group whose debut single, "The Last Rockstar", arrived in August. The accompanying music video featured guest appearances by "Glee" star Jane Lynch, iconic actress Juliette Lewis, Verne Troyer, and MOTÖRHEAD's Lemmy Kilmister.

Sorum, 50, was born Matthew William Sorum (Norwegian spelling Sørum), on November 19, 1960, in the present-day city of Mission Viejo, California. His parents were of English and Norwegian descent.

Sorum achieved fame with GUNS N' ROSES, where he replaced Steven Adler in the band, who was fired because of drug addiction. While with the Los Angeles-based hard rock group (1990-1997), Sorum recorded the highly successful albums "Use Your Illusion I" and "Use Your Illusion II" (both 1991) and "The Spaghetti Incident" (1994). He also supported the group on the "Use Your Illusion" tour and can be heard on GUNS N' ROSES' "Live Era: '87-'93" (1999) and "Greatest Hits" (2004). Starting out as a season musician in Los Angeles in the 1980s, Sorum had his first taste with success as part of THE CULT in 1989. A decade later, after being fired from GUNS N' ROSES, he was reunited with the group and played the drums for their 2001 album "Beyond Good And Evil". Currently, Sorum is the drummer of VELVET REVOLVER, a group he founded in 2002 with former GUNS N' ROSES band members Slash and Duff McKagan. The band has released two albums, "Contraband" (2004) and "Libertad" (2007). On his own, Sorum released a solo debut in 2003 called "Hollywood Zen".

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DUFF MCKAGAN Says VELVET REVOLVER Will Audition New Singer In December

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During a brand new interview with the Too Famous To Get Fully Dressed blog, Duff McKagan's (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES, DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED) was asked about how the search for a new VELVET REVOLVER lead singer is going more than three years since the band parted ways with Scott Weiland. "I think we may be looking at somebody in December, which is fun to think about," he said. "I believe in my heart of hearts it'll happen."

Duff told OC Weekly, last month that he "played in New York [in Setember as part of the Road Recovery benefit concert] and Matt Sorum [VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer] was there. There was a singer there [possibly referring to Jimmy Gnecco of OURS. — Ed.] we might write some songs with."

He continued, "None of us have really tried [to find anyone] in the last few years. We've all been busy with other things.

"I think once that whole thing went down with Scott, we thought we'd find a guy right away. Once a few months went by, it was like, 'Oh fuck.'"

He added, "We didn't give up on the band but you can't force a singer into a situation. It's got to just kind of happen. So playing a few weeks ago with that singer, it seemed really natural. So we'll see. I'll come back to you on that."

Jimmy Gnecco of OURS sang lead vocals on three songs ("Slither" by VELVET REVOLVER, "It's So Easy" by GUNS N' ROSES and "Hey Joe" by JIMI HENDRIX) during the Road Recovery concert with Slash, McKagan, Sorum, Gilby Clarke (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) and Dave Kushner (VELVET REVOLVER). Fan-filmed video footage of his performance can be seen below.

VELVET REVOLVER has been more or less on hiatus since its split with Weiland, although it was recently revealed that the group recorded an album's worth of material with STONE SOUR and SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor.

In a recent interview with Brazil's "Lokaos Rock Show", VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum said about the band's current status, "After [we parted ways with] Scott Weiland [in 2008]… We had such a great first record, especially. The second album is still a good album, but… It's hard to replace Scott for that particular band, I think.

"When we did VELVET REVOLVER, we wanted to make a modern rock album, and we had to figure out a way to make that work. We didn't wanna be like GUNS N' ROSES. We knew we had that in us anyway, especially the Slash and Duff sound was the initial sound of [GN'R's classic debut album] 'Appetite For Destruction', the way they played together and everything. Part of that chemistry was there, and when we added Scott, it brought it into a more modern rock element. He came more from grunge — the Seattle [sound like] SOUNDGARDEN, PEARL JAM and bands like that. So it took it sort of forward. We became more of a modern rock band and we were on modern rock radio."

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