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Izzy Stradlin (left) and Slash of Guns N' Roses perform at the Poplar Creek Music Theater in Hoffman Estates, Illinois on July 19, 1988

Guns N' Roses' Slash and Izzy Stradlin: "We wanted the necessary studio polish, but with the live, raw feeling intact"

By Joe Bosso published 21 July 22

In this 1989 GW interview, Slash n' Stradlin reflect on the tough circumstances and jam sessions that helped form Guns N' Roses' blockbuster debut, Appetite for Destruction

Brian May

Brian May recalls his “odd” experience recording on-off contributions for Guns N’ Roses’ Chinese Democracy

By Matt Owen published 20 April 22

The Queen guitarist had originally recorded guitar parts for Catcher in the Rye, but his tracks were ultimately cut from the final mix

Axl Rose and Slash performing live with Guns N' Roses

Guns N’ Roses announce new four-track EP, Hard Skool

By Matt Owen published 28 September 21

It will be the first time in 28 years that original members Slash, Axl Rose and Duff McKagan have all joined forces for a new GNR record

[L-R] Axl Rose and Slash of Guns N' Roses

Guns N' Roses drop hard-rocking new single, Hard Skool

By Sam Roche published 24 September 21

Like last month's Absurd, the track is an axed take from 2008's Chinese Democracy

[L-R] Jerry Cantrell and Axl Rose

Jerry Cantrell remembers watching Axl Rose throw his Alice in Chains demo tape away

By Sam Roche published 14 September 21

Despite the experience, Guns N' Roses remained a major influence on the early sound of Alice in Chains, Cantrell explains

Axl Rose borrowed Dave Grohl's "throne" after breaking his foot

Axl Rose had Slash pick out a guitar for Dave Grohl as a thank you for lending the singer his onstage “throne”

By Richard Bienstock published 7 January 21

The guitar, a vintage ES-335, “was the nicest I have ever played in my life,” Grohl says

Guns N' Roses Announce Fall U.S. Tour Dates

By Jackson Maxwell published 24 June 19

The 'Not in This Lifetime' tour ain't finished yet.

Hear Axl Rose's First New Song in 10 Years, "Rock the Rock"

By Guitar World Staff published 7 January 19

Featuring Slash and Duff McKagan? Nope. Bugs Bunny and Porky Pig? You bet!

Hear a Previously Unreleased, Piano-Only 1986 Demo of Guns N' Roses' "November Rain"

By Guitar World Staff published 28 June 18

Watch Foo Fighters Play "It's So Easy" with Guns N' Roses

By Jackson Maxwell published 15 June 18

Watch Guns N' Roses Play "Shadow of Your Love" For the First Time in 31 Years

By Guitar World Staff published 7 June 18

Watch Guns N' Roses Perform Velvet Revolver's "Slither" Live in Berlin

By Guitar World Staff published 4 June 18

Watch Guns N' Roses' Previously Unreleased "It's So Easy" Music Video

By Guitar World Staff published 31 May 18

Guns N' Roses Announce Asian Tour

By Guitar World Staff published 21 May 18

Guns N' Roses Announce Enormous 'Appetite for Destruction' Reissue

By Jackson Maxwell published 4 May 18

Mysterious Guns N’ Roses Billboard Appears in London

By Guitar World Staff published 30 April 18

"Just a Bunch of Clowns Getting Together and Jamming": Zakk Wylde Recounts His Guns N' Roses Audition

By Guitar World Staff published 19 April 18

Izzy Stradlin Reportedly Walked Out of Guns N' Roses Reunion After Stadium Soundcheck

By Jackson Maxwell published 28 February 18

Watch Guns N' Roses Play "Paradise City" with Dave Grohl in Tulsa

By Guitar World Staff published 15 November 17

Watch ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons Join Guns N' Roses for "Patience" in Texas

By Guitar World Staff published 14 November 17