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Slash and Bruno Mars form an unlikely alliance for an all-star cover band

By Phil Weller published

A legion of music greats paid homage to some of rock’s greatest songs at a glitzy private event

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Slash performs live with Guns N' Roses

Guns N’ Roses share 2 new singles ahead of 2026 world tour – could the long-awaited studio album be next?

By Matt Owen published

Atlas and Nothin’ mark the band’s first new material since 2023

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Richard Fortus with his signature Gretsch Falcon – the Guns N' Roses' guitarist's weapon of choice for the rock giants' stadium dates.

Richard Fortus on his bond with Slash, evolving classics and why he’s as surprised as anyone he’s still in the band

By Andrew Daly published

What does it take to be in Guns N’ Roses for 23 years and counting? For Richard Fortus, it requires tone mastery, the ability to mesh with his legendary gunslinger partner and a highly desirable signature Gretsch

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Chris Buck sitting on the hood of car, playing a Yamaha Revstar

Chris Buck on vintage “dogs”, signature model intrigue, and how rock royalty helped his regal blues-rock tap into America

By Jonathan Graham published

How many bands take 16 years to craft their debut album? This one did… But Chris Buck and Cardinal Black are making up for lost time

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Slash of Guns N' Roses wears his trademark top hat as he takes a solo on his Gibson Les Paul – the stage is lit up in purple and white in the background.

Slash on his return to Guns N’ Roses, changing up the Sweet Child O’ Mine solo, and what needs to happen for a new GNR album

By Andrew Daly published

Slash is the luckiest man in rock. Quitting GNR in ’96 when they were on top, he returned in ’16 and hasn't looked back. Here he talks about the past, present, and what the future might hold...

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Richard Fortus and Slash

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

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(L) Axl Rose and Slash of Guns N' Roses perform an acoustic set at The Limelight on January 31, 1988 in New York City

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

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Axl Rose and Slash in Abu Dhabi

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

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Chris Buck and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Slash of Guns N' Roses performs onstage during the Tribute to Barry Goldberg benefit concert at The Mint on April 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California

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

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Buckethead plays a bone-white Les Paul and performs in a basketball vest with... a KFC bucket on his head as a hat. On the right, a top-hatted, leather-jacket wearing Slash takes a solo on his Les Paul.

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”

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