Monday December 14, 2009 - Guns N' Roses Facebook

Axl Rose denies releasing press statement regarding rumored LAX incident. "I did not release any statement or authorize either any statement or anyone to release a statement regarding anything at any airport anywhere.

We had recently began working with newer individuals in management in relation to our current Asian tour in support of our Guns N' Roses album "Chinese Democracy" in addition to Irving Azoff's though as it happens we are once again touring Asia without management of any kind.

Imo this non sense may be some type of manufactured or publicity stunt.

We're looking forward to performing in Osaka and Tokyo Japan doubling our pyro show and with our "new" full stage as local requirement have limited us on its use in our last performances.

Thanks to everyone who's come out to see us. It's been really fun so far and the addition of our new guitarist Dj Ashba joining us along w/ guitarists Ron Bumblefoot Thal and Richard Fortus, gives the night a kick in the pants.

Hope to see the rest of you soon!!

And to any publications running this; please feel free to tack on whatever negative agenda supporting nonsense you generally do (You know who you are!!). After all it's only someone else's livelihood you media police state, no fun, spoil sport, communist bastards.

Peace!!"

The band's currently in Seoul, South Korea where the promote was "sorry" to inform them they would not be able to use a helicopter from the airport to the venue as North Korea would "wonder" what it is!!

Thursday December 10, 2009 - Guns N' Roses Facebook

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Thursday December 10, 2009 - Guns N' Roses Facebook

Lead singer of Guns N' Roses unhurt in encounter with unruly photographers

Axl Rose, lead singer for the legendary rock group Guns N' Roses, was unhurt last evening when he was accosted by an unruly group of paparazzi at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

At the time of the incident, Mr. Rose was en-route to Taipei, Taiwan, to kick-off Guns N' Roses’ tour of Southeast Asia including shows in Taiwan, Korea and Japan.

Mr. Rose, who was about to enter a security checkpoint at LAX when the altercation took place, was approached by a group of unchecked and unruly photographers who became aggressive with the singer and female members of the traveling group.

Mr. Rose was not injured during the unprovoked attack and was able to board his flight without further incident.

Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - The Hankyoreh

On the 13th, heavy metal band Guns N' Roses, which enjoyed explosive fame during the late 80's and early 90's, will perform their first live concert in Korea at Seoul's Olympic Park. The band took a break from formal activities after the release of their third album, Use Your Illusion, in '91, but in November last year they came back after 17 years with a new album titled, Chinese Democracy. The only former member however is Axl Rose, with the other members Slash, Duff McKagan, Matt Sorum, etc., busy working with another band, Velvet Revolver. We interviewed Guns N' Roses's lead vocalist Axl Rose through email.

After the band formed almost 24 years ago, how does it feel coming to Korea for the first time? There must be a lot of fans who would want to hear your old songs.

With the concert coming up, we've received a lot of comments on Myspace and our homepage from Korean fans. There are also requests for us to make sure we play specific songs. Actually, we plan to sing a few songs that weren't included in the original list for the performance at the beginning of the tour. Korea is a country we always wanted to visit, and now we're here. We can't wait to meet the fans.

On the new album, Chinese Democracy, you criticised China's iron-like rule and the oppression of the Falun Gong. China greatly opposed the album and it was banned from sale, so it makes sense that they would be excluded from your Asian tour. Did you predict this kind of opposition from China? If you had, then is there a reason why you nevertheless spoke out about China's democracy?

This album wasn't about just criticising a huge country like China. It was about criticising certain undemocratic actions done by the government. Various democratic movements are underway in China. These movements are starting to receive attention and results are being produced because of our songs. Of course we had predicted we would be excluded from China. We also predicted that not everyone could possibly hear our songs. (laughs) It's a pity that we can't be successful in China because we wanted to visit during our Asian tour.

Do you like the new members of the band?

The members with us on this tour are absolutely the best. Especially the guitarist, DJ Ashba, who's come with lots of experience since he was in the opening act for KISS and Ozzy Osborne's festival, the Marilyn Manson tour, etc. During the tour he switches between about 10 different guitars while performing.

There are a lot of fans who hope to see you reunited with the old members. Have you ever wanted to perform with Slash, Duff McKagan, Matt Sorum, Izzy Stradlin again?

Reuniting with the original members isn't an easy thing. The old members are all devoted to their own music, and I wholeheartedly support them in their endeavours. The important thing I'd say is to support the current members and the best environment so that we can keep making music. The only thing right now is Guns N' Roses.