New Guns N Roses Album Release Date

[BigSlam123b]

Guns ‘N’ Roses Album Update #1, 367

An unnamed source at Guns ‘N’ Roses’ record label Universal has confirmed that the band’s long-awaited new album ‘Chinese Democracy’ will be out by Christmas. (Yes, Christmas 2005…)

According to an employee at Universal Music Group, the new Guns ‘N’ Roses album ‘Chinese Democracy’ will be released before the end of the year.

The source is quoted as saying, "The release of 'Chinese Democracy' is being organised now but it is being dealt with by the top people," although he did admit that due to this he "Will not be able to get specific information on anything in the coming months."

When asked whether the album would see the light of day in 2005, he replied "'Chinese Democracy' will be out by Christmas. I am quite certain of that."

Whether the album is finished or this date is based on a proposed completion, it’s unknown the exact state of the album at the time of reporting. However, looking at Axl's previous record, the band’s labels Interscope and Sanctuary would be unlikely to begin a promotional schedule without being able to see the light at the end of the (extremely long) tunnel.

This news comes in the wake of a new song ‘IRS’ spreading across numerous Guns N' Roses fansites and messageboards. The song includes the chorus “Gonna call the President, Gonna call myself a Private eye, Gonna need the IRS, Gonna get the FBI” and sounds not dissimilar to vintage GNR (albeit slightly less sleazy) despite the fact that singer Axl W. Rose is the only original member left in the band’s (ever changing) line-up.

Rose – a near recluse - has been working on the new record for over seven years and the record has reportedly cost $13 million to make so far.

The album has been recorded by Rose and an undefined collection of musicians and producers, including Dizzy Reed (keyboards, programming), Robin Finck (lead guitar), Richard Fortus (rhythm guitar), Brian ‘Brain’ Mantia (drums), Chris Pitman (keyboardist, special effects) and recently departed lead guitarist Buckethead.

So what's been officially confirmed? Still nothing. But while we’re here, here’s a rumoured tracklist for the album:

'Chinese Democracy'
'This I Love'
'I.R.S.'
'Thyme'
'Substitute'
'The General'
'Seven'
'Madagascar'
'Ides Of March'
'Catcher In The Rye'
'Leave Me Alone'
'The Blues'
'Closing In On You'
'There Was A Time (####)'

 

[Agee]

Guns ‘N’ Roses Album Update #1, 367

Thanks for the update

I'll save my enthusiasm until the album actually comes out, and I hear it. Hard to get pysched over a new Guns and Roses album when the only member left is worn out Axl Rose.

 

[BigSlam123b]

Thanks for the update

I'll save my enthusiasm until the album actually comes out, and I hear it. Hard to get pysched over a new Guns and Roses album when the only member left is worn out Axl Rose.

True enuff my friend.

 

[BuddyLee]

Did anyone catch his song on the radio the past 4 months or so? Sounded like pure crap and I even tried to like it being the profound G&R fan that I am. I'd love for G&R to come back but I don't think Axel's got it anymore. Anyone remember his ear bleeding performance on the MTV music awards a few years ago?

 

[Ponytail]

Yea, I heard it and saw his MTV "weezer" performance. What a joke. 13 million is pretty balsy when your washed up and even your own band mates walk on ya. 13 million dollar write off in the "LOSS" column I think. I hope he kept his receipts.

 

[bresamil]

Yea, I heard it and saw his MTV "weezer" performance. What a joke. 13 million is pretty balsy when your washed up and even your own band mates walk on ya. 13 million dollar write off in the "LOSS" column I think. I hope he kept his receipts.

Yeah, since Axl went on meds and calmed down - the fire is gone from his performances. On the other hand the "Velvet Revolver" album by the other members rocks.

 

[Ponytail]

Yeah, since Axl went on meds and calmed down - the fire is gone from his performances. On the other hand the "Velvet Revolver" album by the other members rocks.

Good stuff!

 

[KCM]

Yeah, since Axl went on meds and calmed down - the fire is gone from his performances. On the other hand the "Velvet Revolver" album by the other members rocks.

I agree.