Guns N' Roses: Hear "Chinese Democracy"

You can now hear the title track of Guns N' Roses - Chinese Democracy at Guns N' Roses.com, it is accompanied by a countdown to the release of the new album. And you know what? It's actually not that bad :)

* Bryan "Brain" Mantia, drummer who joined GN'R in 2000, talks about the recording of Chinese Democracy and how more than $300.000 was spent over a seven-month period on redoing drum bits note for note after Josh Freese left the band. You can read more here or see the interview here.

* The album is seventeen years in the making, with the recording process beginning in early 1994. In 1999, Geffen Records paid Axl Rose $1 million to get the album out by March 1st of that year. Needless to say, that did not happen.

* The Chinese Democracy Tour began in 2001 and has had five different legs, the most recent being completed in 2007. 119 dates were announced, 54 of which were cancelled. Rumor has it the band are plotting a tour to support the album early next year.

* In 2003, The Offspring titled their new album Chinese Democracy (You Snooze, You Lose) Frontman Dexter Holland said this was retaliation for Axl stealing his braided look.

* Sebastian Bach, close friend of Rose, has claimed Chinese Democracy is the first of a trilogy of new Guns N' Roses album to be released between now and 2012.

* Chinese Democracy is being released in three formats: CD, Vinyl LP (with a free digital download of the tracks), and as a digital album. Pre-orders at www.BestBuy.com/chinesedemocracy begin today.

* If You live in the States (US) and want a free Dr. Pepper, just follow this Link and it will be explained how to get your hands on a free Dr.Pepper. All fans have to do is register online, but there is a twist: the coupon is only available for 24 hours and expires on February 28.

* Andy Gould, GN'R's co-manager, compares Axl Rose to Michelangelo in an interview with US magazine Entertainment Weekly. Read more here.

* Statement from Guns N' Roses :

The release of Chinese Democracy marks a historic moment in rock'n'roll. We're launching with a monumental campaign developed by Gary Arnold and the Best Buy team that matches the groundbreaking sound of the album itself. Guns N' Roses fans have every reason to celebrate, for this is only the beginning.
"Chinese Democracy is one of the most highly anticipated albums in music history, and Best Buy is thrilled to deliver this explosive and previously elusive release to Guns N' Roses fans. Longtime fans will be rewarded for their patience and loyalty to this great band, while a new generation of fans will be blown away," said Gary Arnold, Senior Entertainment Officer for Best Buy.
"Axl Rose is one of the most dynamic and gifted writers and performers in modern music. Best Buy is excited to work with Axl to make the release of Chinese Democracy THE musical event of 2008."

Guns N' Roses - Chinese Democracy - Official Promo Videos!


Sources : Rollongstone.com, Blabbermouth.net, 411mania.com, Musicradar.com, Dagbladet.no, VG.no, VG.no