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Shocking: Axl does an interview

Damn news is slow this time of year. Especially at a weekend. I mean why else would I be writing about Axl Rose? Regardless, this piece of news is pretty shocking though. I mean, when was the last time Axl Rose did an interview? When was the last time any one actually wanted to interview him? 1992? This is probably more shocking than Axl turning up on time for a gig. Or someone proclaiming that Guns N’ Roses are still relevant, despite now having twice as many members as Slipknot, but with worse masks.

Anyways, the interview is a complete yawn-fest, but incase you want to read it, you can do so here.

Bumblefoot is multi-faceted

Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal, guitarist for the new Guns N’ Roses tribute band, has some tips for you if you want to do well in the music biz.

“You have to be able to multitask and be multi-faceted. If you’re just going to be a guitar player that plays in a band, your options are going to be very limited. […] [The] number one [rule], which will be funny coming from a guitarist in Guns N’ Roses, is don’t be late! That was always my cardinal rule for everything. In order to be on time you need to be early, then wait in your car for 15 minutes and walk in two minutes before whatever time you’re supposed to be there“ said Bumblefoot while eating a sandwich.

Read full interview here.

Well at least he has a sense of humor, right? I heard Axl abides by the same rules of never being late.

Axl Rose in Guitar Hero battle

A legal battle that is (anyone surprised?). It seems Axl Rose, after three years, has decided that now is the right time to sue Activision over the use of the Guns ‘N Roses classic, Welcome To The Jungle, in the game, Guitar Hero III: Heroes Of Rock. Rose is obviously scraping the barrel of people left he can sue, since the game came out way back in 2007.

According to Metal Hammer, Axl claims that he had an agreement with Activision, who release the Guitar Hero games, that they could use the track only on the condition that they would not feature either Slash or Velvet Revolver in the game.

That reminds me, my baby is currently throwing its toys out the pram, so I’ll have to finish this post now sorry.

Some guy performs some thing

Guns N’ Roses Guitarist to Perform National Anthem at Kansas City Chiefs Game.

My first thoughts when reading this story this morning, for just under a second, was; oh awesome, Slash will be performing the national anthem at a Kansas City Chiefs game (I’ll be honest, I’m not American, and no I don’t know what that is).

Of course, I was wrong though, because this is 2010, and in reality, Guns N’ Roses don’t exist anymore. There’s a bunch of guys no one has heard of that like to make use of the name, but no one really cares do they? Here’s an example:

Guitarist D.J. Ashba will perform the national anthem during the Arizona Cardinals at Kansas City Chiefs NFL football game on Sunday, November 21 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Look, does anyone care? No, they don’t. I’m willing to bet most people will be saying “who the fuck is D.J Ashba?” – well, he’s the current Guns N’ Roses guitarist… Apparently… So, there you go, do you care? No you don’t

Some Saturday interviews

So let’s have a round up of the interviews today.

Slash, former guitarist of Guns N’ Roses, and most recently seen playing with his solo band, has stated recently that if a GNR reunion were to happen, they’d have to do things differently this time (well duh). He also wasn’t impressed with a parody that depicted himself as Axl Rose‘s dog. Read more here.

Rob Halford was also interviewed. He was probably promoting his new album, titled Made of Metal (although the album cover makes it look anything but Metal). Again, more here.

Some guy from a band I had hoped disappeared long ago also did an interview. Drowning Pool are the band, and the guy’s name I’m too lazy to go check. In case you care, click here.

Finally, Marilyn Manson, Machine Head, and Puddle of Mudd were all interviewed at Dimebash. Now, I understand why Machine Head were there, but Marilyn Manson? Puddle of Crudd? Oh dear… Click here.