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SLASH: 'I Was Suicidal When I Left GUNS N' ROSES'
The Irish Examiner is reporting that legendary guitarist Slash considered suicide after watching Axl Rose record his vocals at the final GUNS N' ROSES recording session. The band recorded a cover of the ROLLING STONES' "Sympathy for the Devil" in 1994 and by that point Rose wouldn't even look at Sla...November 20, 2004
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Ex-HOLLYWOOD ROSE Guitarist: AXL ROSE Was 'Very Ego Motivated'
U.P.O. guitarist Chris Weber, a former bandmate of GUNS N' ROSES singer Axl Rose from from his pre-GN'R group, HOLLYWOOD ROSE, recently spoke to Metalshrine.se about playing with Axl and his early days as a struggling musician in Los Angeles. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Metalshrine.s...November 19, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: More Halloween Photos Posted Online
VELVET REVOLVER fan site Velvet-Revolver.com has uploaded a couple of high-quality photos of VELVET REVOLVER's appearance at the Rocktoberfest on Oct. 31 in Little Rock, AR, featuring singer Scott Weiland dressed up as Axl Rose and Slash playing the role of recently departed GN'R guitarist Buckethea...November 19, 2004
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SLASH 'Guitar Hero' Limited-Edition Sculpture Series Due In February
KnuckleBonz, Inc. announced today their plans to create a Slash sculpture for the limited edition collectible figure series. The Guitar Hero series is focused on capturing the image of legendary musical icons of both past and present in detailed limited edition sculptures. The Slash figure will be c...November 18, 2004
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SLASH Says 'Fall To Pieces' Was Around Well Before VELVET REVOLVER
Launch Radio Networks is reporting that the success of "Fall To Pieces" has pleased all five members of VELVET REVOLVER. But the happiest may be guitarist Slash, who said he started writing the music for the song well before the band ever started. "When I first wrote it, it was before VELVET REVOLVE...November 17, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER Dress Up As GUNS N' ROSES For Halloween: Photo Available
VELVET REVOLVER dressed up as Buckethead-era GUNS N' ROSES during their appearance at the Rocktoberfest on Oct. 31 in Little Rock, AR. Check out a live shot of singer Scott Weiland (playing the "role" of Axl Rose) and Slash ("Buckethead") at VelvetRevolverForum.com. As previously reported, VELVET RE...November 13, 2004
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JERRY CANTRELL, VELVET REVOLVER Members Attend CHROME HEARTS Opening: Photos Available
Former ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell, VELVET REVOLVER's Slash, Duff McKagan and Scott Weiland, former JANE'S ADDICTION guitarist Dave Navarro, and the SEX PISTOLS guitarist Steve Jones were on hand for the grand opening of Chrome Hearts accessories store at the Body English nightclub on T...November 10, 2004
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Don't Call VELVET REVOLVER A 'Supergroup'
While VELVET REVOLVER's combination of former GUNS N' ROSES members Slash, Duff McKagan, and Matt Sorum, ex-STONE TEMPLE PILOTS frontman Scott Weiland, and Dave Kushner, who has played guitar in several great rock bands would be considered a "supergroup," Kushner recoils at the term. "I couldn't hav...November 8, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: '(Inside)Out: The Rise' Preview Clips Posted Online
Two short video clips from VELVET REVOLVER's upcoming VH1 special, "(Inside)Out: The Rise of Velvet Revolver" have been posted online at the VH1.com web site. In the first clip, you will see the band come down from the thrill of their first-ever public appearance, in the second you see guitarist Sla...November 8, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER Guitarist To Jam With CAMP FREDDY At Las Vegas Party
VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) will join CAMP FREDDY on stage Thursday night (Nov. 4) at the Hard Rock in Las Vegas, NV for a special set to celebrate the opening of Chrome Heart's new store in the city. Other guests expected to appear at the private event include AEROSMITH's Ste...November 4, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: New Live Video Posted Online
VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash's official web site has uploaded a clip of the band performing the STONE TEMPLE PILOTS track "Sex Type Thing" at a Hollywood parking lot on Oct. 13. Download it here (Windows Media, 15.6 MB). ...October 27, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: 'Leno' Performance Of 'Fall To Pieces' Posted Online
VELVET REVOLVER's performance of their new single "Fall to Pieces" on NBC's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on Thursday (Oct. 14) has been made available online in streaming Windows Media format at this location. Meanwhile, VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash's official web site has uploaded a clip of...October 18, 2004
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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Drummer: AXL Never Had That Much Hair When I Hung Out With Him
Former GUNS N' ROSES and current ADLER'S APPETITE drummer Steven Adler recently spoke to "Smart-Ass Midday Goddess" J.D. Page of Worcester, MA's WWFX-FM 100.1 The Fox about his work with GN'R, his cocaine-induced stroke and his current band. Several excerpts from the interview follow: J.D. Page: I w...October 17, 2004
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SLASH Picks His Ultimate Compilation Guitar Mix CD
Former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash picked his ultimate compilation guitar mix CD in the November 2004 issue of Q magazine. The tracks he chose are as follows: 01. JIMI HENDRIX - Machine Gun 02. LED ZEPPELIN - No Quarter 03. AEROSMITH - Nobody's Fault 04. AEROSMITH/RUN D...October 15, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER's SLASH Talks Fatherhood
VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash is among the featured artists on a new album called "Sing A Song With Six Strings", which came out yesterday (Oct. 5). Celebrating fatherhood and families, it features previously released tracks from Peter Frampton, Carlos Santana, the late Stevie Ray Vaughan, and the...October 6, 2004
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