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The almighty fret shredder, Slash, says that he wants to make nice with Axl Rose before they are inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

He said, “When I see footage of Guns N’ Roses, I see that f***ing hunger and attitude. You could not f**k with those five guys. It was just raw. It was this lean, hungry thing on its way up. It was as sincere as any rock ‘n’ roll that I’ve ever heard, and I’m proud of that. The split between Axl and I was a quiet one. But because there was so much attention on the break-up – and are we going to get back together – it got built up into this monster that led to a kind of animosity that wasn’t the focus for me. Neither one of us wants to be down each other’s throats for no reason. At this point, I’m trying to put it to rest.”

The two haven’t talked to each other for years but Slash is willing to make up for it. This would be amazing if they where to join up at the induction ceremony and play a song.

Do you think they would actually get along? Do you want to see them get back together?

Not only has Poison frontman Bret Michaels allowed Miley Cyrus to record a version of their song, Every Rose Has Its Thorn, but now he’s recording a family friendly version with his daughters!

Reportedly, he recorded the hit song with his daughters Raine and Jorja for the upcoming Kidz Bop record, titled, Kidz Bop Sings Monster Ballads.

Also slated to appear on the album are versions of Motley Crue’s Home Sweet Home and Patience by Guns N Roses.

Sebastian Bach has proven that he has an eagle eye for trouble, when it comes to his friends. The former Skid Row rocker stopped a man carrying a knife from approaching his good friend Axl Rose.

Guns N’ Roses was playing at a secret New York venue on Sunday, when a guy with a knife tried to enter the club.

A source said, “The man walked in while Guns N’ Roses was onstage and pulled out a knife and flicked the blade out. Sebastian, who was standing on a banquette said, ‘Nobody is getting anywhere near my man Axl Rose with a knife’, and went after him. Security then immediately threw him out. The man appeared to be drunk. It was dealt with so quickly that none of the other guests or the band were aware of it.”

Is he trying to get a job as their security?

Axl Rose misinterpreted a Twitter message from Slash, when referring to a benefit concert he [Slash] planned to benefit Haiti.

On the 13th, Slash tweeted, “Looking into organizing a big fund raiser concert for Haiti.” Apparently, in Axl language, he must’ve thought that Slash was looking for a way to get the band back together, so he responded with, “On a side note, pretty low n’ selfish usin’ the devastation in Haiti 2 start (false) reunion rumors. R hearts n’ prayers go out to the Haitian people.”

But do you know how huge that would be if GNR reformed to benefit the Haitians? Side note: Axl needs to learn how to read.

Slash spoke to “GQ”, where he confirmed that him and another former member of Guns N’ Roses turned down over $100 million to reunite. Axl anyone?

He said, “Things were so abrasive by the time I left. I’ve never thought, ‘Oh, wouldn’t it be nice to get back together.’ Because I know it wouldn’t! One of the two of us will die before a reunion.”

When asked specifically how much they were offered, he said, “I can’t remember exact numbers, but excessive. Seven, eight-digit kinds of things.” Afterward, he confirmed that it was over $100 million.

According to GigWise, Slash is sad that the world will never see the original lineup. He added, “It’s sad that something so good doesn’t exist anymore, even though we’re both still alive and on the same planet. When we were on stage we were a real force together. But it got to a point off stage where it was impossible for us to even be in the same room together and create any music.”

Slash hooked up with Cypress Hill and Fergie to do a remake of the famous Guns ‘N Roses song, “Paradise City” and you can listen to it right here!

Surely, as you may know, we do not own the rights to this song, but you can listen to the butchering of a classic, after the jump! (continue reading…)

On November 23rd, Axl Rose finally let Chinese Democracy fall through his death grip. Previously, Dr. Pepper promised to give a free Dr. Pepper out to everyone in the U.S. if Axl came through on his promise to release the album in 2008. They probably didn’t really believe that he’d release the album in 2008, and to tell you the truth, neither did I.

Despite all of the reported problems and the Dr. Pepper site being pretty much hosed all day on the 23rd, I still got my information in after a lengthy amount of time on the site. And lo and behold, look what came in the mail today. My free Dr. Pepper coupon.

With an expiration date of February 28, 2009, the coupon is good for a free Dr. Pepper (up to $1.59 value).

Thanks Dr. Pepper! This coupon got here quick! Which leads me to believe that the people behind this promotion should’ve put out Chinese Democracy. Then maybe we would’ve gotten it quicker.

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Former drummer for Guns N’ Roses, Steven Adler is being forced to undergo more rehab to keep himself out of prison.

Steven graduated from “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew”, but now he has to complete a state rehab program to remain a free man.

He’s lucky to be able to stay out of prison, so let’s hope that he can do it.

All of these troubles stem from an arrest from July. He was arrested and charged with felony drug possession and a misdemeanor count of being under the influence of drugs.

I remember watching him for a minute on “Celebrity Rehab”, he wanted to quit early in an attempt to rejoin Guns N’ Roses. Thankfully they were able to talk him out of it. And off the subject, but doesn’t this poor guy look like he’s gotten beat down with the ugly stick?!?

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Dr. Pepper has responded to Axl Rose’s comments about the free Dr. Pepper promotion turning into a fiasco, saying, “We are disappointed that GNR’s lawyers are turning a fun giveaway into a legal dispute. We simply commented on the delayed release of Chinese Democracy and openly encouraged the band to release it before the end of the year. Axl even expressed support for our efforts earlier in the year.”

While I would be the first to admit that the site to get the coupon for a free DP was hosed completely on the 23rd and it wasn’t really worth it to keep trying, I don’t believe it had an impact on the release of the album. Axl Rose did not have a monopoly on the 23rd as “Chinese Democracy Day” or anything like that, so he needs to shut his pie hole.

As a matter of fact, even though I liked the album, since the Chinese are so ticked off at Axl, I wish they’d come and get him. I’m sick of hearing about him now. Good grief. Maybe that way, I’ll enjoy that Dr. Pepper while thinking that he’s being punished in China for being a douche. I’m sure that’s a crime somewhere.

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Last night, Guns N’ Roses allowed us all to have a preview of their long-awaited album, Chinese Democracy. I just got around to having a listen, and it’s not what I expected at all. I thought Axl Rose would complete suck in his own pompous self righteous way. But, nope.

It took a few days, but the song Chinese Democracy grew on me like a fungus. The song Better reminds me of why I liked Guns N’ Roses in the first place. It’s Axl Rose’s voice. There I said it. Crucify me. I might just actually buy this one.

What do you think of the new album?

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I’m still in shock and awe that Axl Rose is releasing Chinese Democracy to Best Buy on November 23rd. I’ve listened to the debut title track, and I’m having mixed feelings about it already. I had to break out Appetite for Destruction and Lies to remember how much I really liked GNR. Paradise City and Mama Kin, that’s the GNR I remember.

After the load of crap they tried to shove in our ears, Use Your Illusions 1 and 2, I think Axl owes us something really rockin’. We deserve it after that Get in the Ring garbage. The only good that came from either of those albums was Don’t Cry, Civil War, and You Could Be Mine. But that’s just my humble opinion.

And remember when Axl was hot? WTF happened to his face?!?!?? That’s why I used an older picture of Axl, because he’s looking pretty busted right about now.

My last questions would be can they top November Rain in awesomeness or can he rock out like Welcome To The Jungle? Don’t you want to listen to Chinese Democracy and say, ‘Wow! They’re back!’? Or is that just wishful thinking?