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Richard Fortus on how he’s held down the Guns N’ Roses gig – and his other favorite GNR guitarist
By Phil Weller published
Fortus reveals who his favorite co-guitarists have been, and the man whose parts he'll never change

Sweet Child O’ Mine is Guns N' Roses' most iconic song, but Slash originally wasn't a fan
By Janelle Borg published
The guitar slinger has previously dismissed claims that the iconic riff was crafted as a warm-up exercise

Are Guns N' Roses going to release a new record? This is what Slash had to say
By Phil Weller published
The band have “so much material” to work with, but Slash isn’t giving a timeline for its release

Chris Buck explains how the Guns N’ Roses guitar hero came to the aid of Cardinal Black on their first US headline tour
By Matt Owen published
Cardinal Black hit a hurdle when they needed to acquire visas for their maiden North American tour. Luckily, Buck knew who to call on

Buckethead reflects on his time in Guns N’ Roses as Slash pays tribute to the elusive virtuoso
By Jonathan Horsley published
The man with the bucket on his head and magic in his fingers says an emotional thank you to Slash after the rock icon described his guitar playing as “next level”

Gilby Clarke on the story behind his modded ’69 Fender Telecaster, immortalized on the cover of Guitar World
By Andrew Daly published
It was the Nov 1992 issue. Guns N' Roses were officially and unofficially the biggest – and still most dangerous – band in the world, and its guitarists, Slash and Gilby Clarke was on the cover. Slash had done this before. Clarke? It was all new...

Former members of Thin Lizzy and Guns N' Roses guitarist Richard Fortus set to celebrate Phil Lynott's life and legacy at upcoming Dublin show
By Janelle Borg published
The Dedication To Phil Lynott concert will take place on January 4, and marks 40 years since the Thin Lizzy frontman and bassist's untimely death

How LA guitarist Chris Weber laid the foundations for Guns N’ Roses in a single studio session
By Andrew Daly published
Weber’s parents lent the Axl Rose-fronted Hollywood Rose $500 to make the demo that started a rock ’n’ roll revolution. Despite being replaced by Slash and losing credit for his contributions, he wouldn’t have things any other way
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