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Is GNR's album actually coming out this November?
Posted by MMMusic Monday 29 September, 2008 05:48 PM
Heard the story about one of the biggest rock bands in the world taking 15 years and a reported $13 million to make their next record? Well folks, that story might just have an ending this November.
After months of rabid speculation by fans, it looks like Guns 'n' Roses' mysterious, oft-delayed album Chinese Democracy may well have a release date - November 25.
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According to Rolling Stone, the band are close to finalising an exclusive US deal with retail chain Best Buy to distribute the album. These rumours were fuelled by a recent Best Buy convention in Texas where GNR co-manager Andy Gould of Azoff Management played three new songs (the title track, 'There Was A Time' and 'If The World') to BB employees and were told November 23 was the day.
One employee used his phone to record the tracks, which are currently doing the rounds on the internet (albeit they're low quality). According to many fans' reviews, the new versions sound much better than the ones leaked back in June.
Gould also revealed 'If The World' will feature in the upcoming film Body of Lies starring Russell Crowe and Leonardo DiCaprio, which is released here on October 9.
Of course, the album's been so long coming, we won't believe it till we have it in our hands but this is the most solid evidence to date. As a rep from their label Universal Music told us back in June: "I'd say if it happens, it will be a rush release that we hear about 2 weeks in advance."
Earlier this month, former GNR axeman Slash revealed he'd already heard Chinese Democracy and it was good. Here's hoping he's not just being diplomatic.
Photo by John Stanton
More Guns 'n' Roses news:
Slash has heard Chinese Democracy - and he likes it
GNR leaker arrested!
Slash helps Fergie ruin GNR classic
New Gunners to debut via video game
Comments
Cmon Axl, dont let us down again... this would be fkn wicked if true
Posted by Aaron W Monday 29 September, 2008 06:05 PM
Far out... new albums from metallica, ACDC and GNR all in three months. If this happes, Ill be in heaven!
Posted by Ferny Monday 29 September, 2008 06:09 PM
The GNR album will never come out... you heard it here first.
Posted by dave Monday 29 September, 2008 06:12 PM
Snore! I stopped caring 17 years ago!
Posted by Glen Monday 29 September, 2008 06:14 PM
Yeah yeah it'll either be good or bad i don't really care i just want to see the real Gunners back in action and playing in front of me at Acer, not the gunners I saw back in June last year - get it together guys and have a proper tour.
Posted by Lisa Tuesday 30 September, 2008 09:02 AM
Seen them at rod laver arena when they come out,heard some of the new songs and thought they where crap..and so does axl.
That's why hes taking so long 2 release them!..get the old line up 2gether and people might start caring..take a leaf out of AC/DC's book axl and be loyal 2 ur fans, u stooge!
Posted by simo Wednesday 1 October, 2008 05:06 PM
That wasn't Gunners that came out last year - it was Axl Rose and the I love Axl show.
You at least need Axl, Slash and Duff together to call it Gunners.
Posted by Adam Thursday 2 October, 2008 01:19 PM
If you cant say something nice about Axl then dont say anything at all, Losers!
Posted by Sarah Rose Friday 3 October, 2008 03:14 PM
The album comes out in the US on November 23 exclusive to Best buys stores, and hopfully very soon after here.
Posted by Mark Saturday 11 October, 2008 02:09 PM
