ABOUT THIS ALBUM
ARTIST: Guns N' Roses
TITLE: Chinese Democracy
RELEASE DATE: 2007/03/06
TRACKLIST
Confirmed Tracks
Better
IRS
There Was A Time
The Blues
Chinese Democracy
Catcher in the Rye
Sorry
Rumored Tracks
Prostitute
The General
This I Love
No Love Remains
****-A-Roach Soup
Today, Tomorrow, Forever
Ides of March
Atlas Shrugged
NEWS/REVIEWS
11.03.06 - Sebastian Bach Comments On Guns N Roses' "Chinese Democracy"
The new Guns N' Roses album, Chinese Democracy, has received the seal of approval from former Skid Row man Sebastian Bach. And he knows a thing or two 'bout The Rock.
The long-awaited album, which must've been started back when Axl Rose looked like that, is out next month. Apparently. Bach heard the record from start to finish at Rose's mansion in Malibu.
"It's ****ing epic," said Bach. "It was mind-blowing. It's a very cool album - it's badass with killer screams and killer guitar riffs, but it's got a totally modern sound.
"There's this one song called 'Sorry', that's almost like doom metal with Axl singing really clean over this grinding, slow beat that is ****ing mean. I cannot get it out of my head."
The unofficial, not-yet-confirmed release date for Chinese Democracy is November 21.
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12.15.06 - An open letter to the fans from Axl
On December 15 Axl Rose released a long letter to fans, apologizing for delays, firing manager Merck Mercuriadis and announcing a tentative release date (the first time he's publicily done so) of March 6, 2007.
Quote:
It takes approximately eight weeks for an album to hit the shelves once it has been turned in to the record company. For whatever reasons, it appears that it may have been mistakenly inferred by management that this time period could be condensed to three weeks. With that being said, this is not a promise, a lie or a guarantee, but we do wish to announce a tentative release date of March 6. This is the first time we have done this publicly for this album. Others have made up all the other dates for their own reasons. We would like to assure the fans that everything in our power will be done to meet this date. Once it is finalized and official, you will be notified. If we are delayed for unseen reasons, you also will be notified as soon as possible in regard to a new date, and the album will be released as shortly thereafter as is possible. We thank you for your patience.
In the end, it’s just an album, but it’s one that I, the band, our record company and all involved believe and feel is a true Guns N’ Roses album. Ultimately the public will decide, and regardless of the outcome, our hearts, lives and our passion has been put into this project every step of the way. If for no other reason, we feel those elements alone merit your consideration. We do hope you can hold on just a bit longer, and if not, please take a break and we’ll be more than glad -- if you so choose -- to see you again later.
Once again, we offer our sincere apologies and our deepest thanks. Guns N’ Roses also would like to thank all the fans who attended the 70 concerts in 21 countries for their support in 2006. All the best to each and every one of you over this holiday season, thank you and God bless.
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COMMENTS
"Better" is the rumored first single off the album. It can be heard
Here
- Chinese Democracy will be the first Guns N' Roses release since 1994's album of cover songs, "The Spaghetti Incidient?" and the first release of original materal since the 1992 hits "Use Your Illusion" 1 & 2. Axl Rose is the only remaining member of the original Guns N' Roses, Slash and Duff McKagen have gone on to form the grammy winning Velvet Revolver with ex-Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland.
The current band lineup is:
Vocals: Axl Rose
Lead Guitar: Robin Finck
Guitar: Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal
Rhythm Guitar: Richard Fortus
Bass: Tommy Stinson
Keyboard: Dizzy Reed
Synth Effects: Chris Pitman
Drums: Brian "Brain" Mantia