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NBC's 'The Office' Says Goodbye With Help From Guns N' Roses, Motley Crue + Motorhead

Chad Childers — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:50:27 +0000

After nine seasons, 'The Office' closed up shop last night (May 17), but not without giving the cast of characters a hard-rocking send off. The finale centered around a pair of events -- Dwight and Angela's wedding and the shooting of DVD bonus content for the documentary -- with the office co-workers reuniting a full year after the series penultimate episode. As expected for a series finale, there were a number of poignant moments, and luckily for rock fans they were soundtracked by some harder rocking favorites.

Kids Choir Re-Envisions Guns N' Roses' 'Sweet Child O' Mine' for Johnson & Johnson Ad

Chad Childers — Sat, 11 May 2013 15:19:39 +0000

If you've been watching TV over the past week, odds are pretty good you've caught Guns N' Roses' 'Sweet Child O' Mine' in a new commercial spot, but it's entirely possibly you may not have immediately recognized it. That's because a cover version of the song, softened considerably with a mesmerizing children's choir, has soundtracked the new Johnson & Johnson spot.

Guitarist Bumblefoot 'Looking Forward' to Making New Guns N' Roses Music

Chad Childers — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:38:55 +0000

Guns N’ Roses may be hitting the festival circuit this spring, but guitarist Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal already has begun turning his focus to the band’s eventual studio return. The guitarist tells Rolling Stone that at this point, there are a lot of ideas, but a time needs to be set to get the recording of [...]

Guns N' Roses' Guitarist Jams 'Sweet Child O' Mine' with Kids at Hurricane Sandy Benefit

Chad Childers — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:08:45 +0000

Guns N' Roses guitarist Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal is a firm believer in passing on his knowledge to the next generation, and he recently dropped by the Bronx, N.Y. 'Little Kids Rock' program to jam out a few songs, including the GN'R classic 'Sweet Child o' Mine' with some Mott Hall Community School kids.

Former Guns N' Roses Drummer Steven Adler on Return to Rehab: 'I Picked Up a Bottle and Drank'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:28:32 +0000

On May 2, former Guns N' Roses and current Adler drummer Steven Adler admitted himself back into rehab for undisclosed substance abuse. The band Adler was forced to postpone its summer tour dates due to the drummer's return to rehab, and Adler himself has just written an official statement detailing exactly why he needed to go back again.

Former Guns N' Roses Drummer Steven Adler Checks Into Rehab, Postpones Summer Tour

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:55:04 +0000

Steven Adler‘s new bandÂ AdlerÂ have just been forced to postpone their 2013 summer tour. The tour’s postponement is due to Steven Adler checking back into rehab for substance abuse issues. The former Guns N’ Roses drummer has been battling with drug and alcohol issues for over two decades, even appearing on the VH1 programs ‘Celebrity Rehab [...]

Axl Rose Ready to Welcome a Tiger to His Jungle?

Loudwire Staff — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:24:41 +0000

Fans may want to take Axl Rose literally when he sings 'Welcome to the Jungle' at future Guns N' Roses concerts. The singer reportedly is in the market for his very own pet tiger.

According to the New York Pos

Guns N' Roses Reveal 'Appetite for Democracy 3D' Movie Trailer

Chad Childers — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 13:29:50 +0000

Guns N' Roses are about to bring one of their best live experiences to the big screen, with some pretty awesome 3D effects thrown in for good measure. The band's 2012 residency at Las Vegas' Hard Rock Hotel & Casino was filmed and has now been turned into a movie that will get theatrical screenings this summer. With the project nearing, the group has now offered the first extended trailer for the movie.

Stop the Presses: Axl Rose Seen Without a Hat!

Loudwire Staff — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:02:11 +0000

In what is sure to be the music news event of the year, Axl Rose has been photographed without his signature fedora! Yes, the Guns N' Roses singer has been spotted with his long red locks on full display (see the photo above).

Disturbed, Type O Negative, Crossfade, Toadies, Guns N' Roses, Marilyn Manson – Vote for Your Favorite Band to be Featured on 'The Sixer at Six'

Chaz — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 23:00:32 +0000

As you’re grabbing that sixer to kickstart your weekend, we’re serving up a sixer of our own. The Sixer at 6 features 6 songs in a row from the band of your choice every Friday afternoon at 6pm. Here’s how it works. Each week we’ll give you 6 bands to choose from. Pick your favorite [...]

Guns N' Roses Enjoy Early St. Patrick's Day Celebration in Australia

Chad Childers — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 19:03:20 +0000

One of the good things about playing Australia is you get a jump on the day ahead of the rest of the world, and Guns N’ Roses took advantage with a little early St. Patrick’s Day celebration. The group performed in Melbourne Saturday evening (March 16) and decided to bring one of St. Patty’s Day’s [...]

Guns N' Roses + Alice in Chains to Headline 2013′s Inaugural River City Rockfest

Chad Childers — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 14:39:51 +0000

Festival season just got a great new addition, as a number of top rock bands will add San Antonio to their itinerary in late May. The inaugural Bud Light River City Rockfest will take place on the grounds of the AT&T Center in San Antonio on May 26th with Guns N' Roses and Alice in Chains serving as the day's headliners.

Duff McKagan Kicked Out of Guns N' Roses Bootleg Shop in Japan

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:48:59 +0000

Duff McKagan isn't just a famed bassist for bands such as Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver and Loaded, he's a hell of a storyteller as well. In McKagan's Seattle Weeky column, he tells a tale of being thrown out of a store in Japan for eating a lovely peanut-and-rice cracker mix, but here's the kicker … the shop McKagan was removed from specializes in selling bootlegged Guns N' Roses merchandise.

Injured Guns N' Roses Concertgoer Begins Legal Action After Axl Rose Mic-Toss Incident

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:51:04 +0000

An Australian Guns N' Roses fan who had his teeth shattered at the band's recent Perth gig is in the process of taking legal action after he was injured when Axl Rose apparently tossed his cordless microphone into the crowd. The mic hit fan Darren Wright in the face and caused approximately $5000 worth of damage.

Former Guns N' Roses Members Duff McKagan + Steven Adler Perform Together in Japan

Chad Childers — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:23:48 +0000

The original Guns N' Roses lineup may never reunite, but every once in a while there are little slivers of past glory with at least a couple of members teaming up onstage together. That was the case this past week when Duff McKagan's Loaded and Adler shared the stage together in Shibuya, Japan for a pair of shows.

Guns N' Roses Keyboardist Dizzy Reed: 'Axl's Work Ethic Has Really Rubbed Off on Me'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:17:15 +0000

While Axl Rose may have a reputation for arriving late to shows or spending more than a decade recording an album,Â Guns N’ Roses keyboardist Dizzy ReedÂ says the singer’s work ethic in the studio is unmatched. When asked by the Maitland Mercury about writing music with Axl Rose, Reed responds, “I can’t really imagine what it [...]

Guns N' Roses' Axl Rose: 'For Me There Hasn't Been a Way to Make Any Type of Reunion Work'

Chad Childers — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:40:00 +0000

There have been plenty of offers over the years, but Axl Rose has stuck to his "guns," pun intended, and has resisted the lure of a big payday to reunite with the classic lineup of Guns N' Roses. In a new interview with Adelaide Now, the GN'R singer says he's been thankful for the support shown to him by the fans over the years and he shares his thoughts on the idea of bands, his included, reuniting.

Guns N' Roses, Foo Fighters + Helmet Rockers Fail Postal Service Auditions in 'Funny or Die' Clip

Chad Childers — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:07:43 +0000

One of Coachella's biggest draws this year is the reunion of the indie outfit Postal Service, which features the synth-led sounds of Jimmy Tamborello paired with Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard's vocals. But according to a new Funny or Die video, there were actually several recognizable rockers that tried out for the job before Gibbard was selected.

Guns N' Roses Guitarist Richard Fortus to Hold Master Class at University of Central Oklahoma

Chad Childers — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 15:39:50 +0000

While Guns N' Roses are off the road, guitarist Richard Fortus will help other aspiring musicians learn his chosen trade. The axeman has agreed to host a master class this coming week at the University of Central Oklahoma that will give him a chance to share his skill.

Guns n Roses, Alice in Chains & Korn to Headline Rocklahoma 2013

Frank Pain — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 20:01:02 +0000

There are rock music festivals, then there's Rocklahoma. Rocklahoma is an annual hard rock music fest in Pryor, Oklahoma that features many of the best rock bands from yesterday and today. While there's mainly 'new' bands, Rocklahoma also showcases many legendary acts that have been firing up audiences for years, decades.

This year, the almighty Guns n Roses, Alice in Chains and Korn headline the 3-day event that features well over 50 bands with over 100,000 anticipated fans in attendance.

Rest assured, we'll have plenty of Rocklahoma weekend passes to give away, so listen for your shot to win.