103GBF THE RIVER CITY ROCKER » guns n roses

Guns N' Roses To Play Intimate Gig at Bowling Alley Venue in Brooklyn, New York

Spencer Kaufman — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:00:55 +0000

Guns N' Roses have just announced that they will be playing an intimate show this Thursday, June 6, at New York's Brooklyn Bowl, a music venue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, that is also a bowling alley. The gig will serve as a warm-up show of sorts for the band's headlining gig at New York's Governors Ball this Saturday, June 8.

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

Chad Childers — Thu, 09 May 2013 23:00:55 +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 — Wed, 08 May 2013 03:08:45 +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.

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

Chad Childers — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 18:44:20 +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 — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:48:59 +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.

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

Chad Childers — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 08:23:48 +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' 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 — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:15:43 +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, Alice in Chains + Korn Headline 2013 Rocklahoma Festival

Chad Childers — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:50:24 +0000

Rocklahoma -- the name says it all and this year the headliners definitely live up to the festival's moniker. Organizers for the festival have rounded up Guns N' Roses, Alice in Chains and Korn to headline the three-day music weekend May 24-26 at the "Catch the Fever" Festival Grounds in Pryor, Oklahoma.

Guns N' Roses Announced as Third Headliner of New York's Governors Ball Festival

Chad Childers — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:35:55 +0000

New York's annual Governors Ball festival recently revealed its lineup for the 2013 event, and it's an eclectic mix of primarily indie rock bands and hip-hop acts. But there was one headliner not announced that remained a mystery. Organizers have now filled in that rather conspicuous blank with legendary rockers Guns N' Roses.

Guns N' Roses Offer First Look at 3D Concert Film + Announce Tour Dates in Australia

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:25:59 +0000

As part of their 12-show ‘Appetite for Democracy’ residency at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. back in November, Guns N’ Roses recorded one of the shows for an upcoming 3D concert film. Fans can now get a taste of the upcoming release with a first look video preview featuring one of the band’s classic tunes, ‘Paradise City.’

Halestorm Break Out AC/DC, Judas Priest, Guns N' Roses + Skid Row Covers in Philadelphia

Chad Childers — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 13:11:05 +0000

In announcing their 'An Evening With…' concerts, Halestorm promised that fans would get a chance to see different sides of the band. On Thursday night (Dec. 27) in Philadelphia, the band got a chance to prove it, incorporating cover songs from AC/DC, Judas Priest, Guns N' Roses, Skid Row and more into their set.

Ex-Guns N' Roses Drummer Steven Adler Thankful to Have a 'Second Chapter'

Anne Erickson — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:40:50 +0000

Former Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler is branching out with his own band, appropriately named Adler, and the band’s debut full-length, ‘Back From the Dead,’ carries a straight-ahead rock sound that proves Mr. A means business. Now, Adler is opening up about the message behind the album, and he says he hopes it gives him a fresh start in the music business.

Guns N' Roses Joined Onstage by Izzy Stradlin During Final Two Las Vegas Residency Shows

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:16:04 +0000

Guns N' Roses just completed their 'Appetite for Democracy' residency in Las Vegas on Nov. 24, and fans who attended the final two shows were gifted with an pleasant surprise. Former GN'R guitarist Izzy Stradlin joined the band onstage for a number of songs throughout the band's sets, including '14 Years,' 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door,' Used to Love Her' and 'Paradise City.'

Nine-Year-Old Girl Sings With Guns N' Roses During Las Vegas Soundcheck

Chad Childers — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 16:20:34 +0000

The Guns N' Roses Las Vegas residency was cool as it was, but it got a little cooler this past week for one very young fan. Video footage has surfaced of the band welcoming a nine-year-old girl named Chloe, who lent her vocals to the band's 'Catcher in the Rye' while the band soundchecked for their Nov. 21st performance. The clip, with low quality audio, can be seen below.

Guns N' Roses Film Vegas 'Appetite for Democracy' Residency Show in 3D

Mary Ouellette — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:45:30 +0000

Guns N’ Roses are gearing up to close out their 12-show ‘Appetite for Democracy’ residency at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas this weekend (Nov. 24.) For fans that weren’t able to make it out to one of the special shows, there may still be a way to check it out in the near future, thanks to modern technology.

Izzy Stradlin Releases New Single 'Baby-Rann'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:20:03 +0000

It's been a couple of years since we were treated to new music from Izzy Stradlin, but the former Guns N' Roses guitarist isn't resting on his laurels -- in fact, a YouTube video of Stradlin and his backing band perform a new single titled 'Baby-Rann' has surfaced.

Guns N' Roses' Las Vegas Residency Leads to Temporary Road Name Change

Chad Childers — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:59:24 +0000

The city of Las Vegas is definitely pulling out the stops for Guns N' Roses upcoming residency at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The latest welcome gift for the band was the temporary renaming of one of Las Vegas' streets to mark the occasion, as Paradise Road will now be known as Paradise City Road.