Robert Cianflone, Getty Images Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose is certainly one of the most beloved, but also detested musicians in rock history. It’s almost impossible to run into anyone who doesn’t have an opinion on Rose as a human being, but the GN’R icon recently partook in an interview that went pretty deep into the mind of one of rock’s most polarizing figures. In Rose’s in-depth interview with USA Today , the singer attributed the lengthy process of writing the ‘Chinese Democracy’ album to mental abuse caused by former Guns guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan . “[Slash and McKagan] did more damage to my ability as a writer,” claims Rose. “To those three, it was all crap. It beat me down so much. At the time of the [‘Use Your Illusion’] tours, Slash and Duff said, ‘You’re an idiot, you’re a loser.’ I didn’t write for years. I felt I was hindered for a very long time. I was also trying to figure out what I wanted to say, when it’s right to be venting and when you’re digging a bigger hole. Lyrics on ‘Chinese’ took a long time.” Rose also explored the idea of how the classic GN’R lineup could have lasted longer. “Maybe if we could have worked together in the way ‘Appetite’ was put together. I was really naïve,” says the singer. “I thought the success of that record would bring everyone together more. It did the exact opposite. They got success and wanted to run in their own directions. I thought they’d go, ‘Whoa, it did work.’ But they wanted to do their own huge bigger success off of Guns.” On the possibility of a truce amongst the classic members, Rose comments, “I feel that ball’s not in my court. I’m surviving this war, not the one who created this war.” Additionally, when asked about fans who consider the current Guns N’ Roses lineup as illegitimate, the singer simply responded, “They can think whatever they want. I’m not interested in their opinions.” Rose says that the band is currently writing and working on their next release, and added, “[The next album] will come out sooner.” Check out the full Axl Rose interview at USAToday.com . [button href=”http://loudwire.com/slash-wife-critiques-axl-rose-jimmy-kimmel-appearance-weighs-in-on-his-weight/” title=”Next: Slash’s Wife Criticizes Axl Rose’s Appearance on ‘Jimmy Kimmel'” align=”center”]
Mary Oullette, SheWillShootYou.com / Mark Metcalfe / Ethan Miller, Getty Images – Members of Papa Roach , Bush , Disturbed and other acts react on Twitter to Hurricane Sandy. [ Loudwire ] – Korn guitarist Munky says the band’s direction will lean more toward guitars with less dubstep on their next album. [ Loudwire ] – Watch Metallica honoring Green Day at the Voodoo Arts + Music Experience with a jam of ‘American Idiot.’ [ Loudwire ] – Officials at a venue force the movement of a California festival after taking issue with P.O.D. ‘s ‘Youth of the Nation’ lyrics. [ Loudwire ] – Pennywise and original frontman Jim Lindberg have reunited. [ Loudwire ] – Behemoth frontman Nergal may be facing jail time after a Polish court ruled he could be charged for tearing a bible onstage. [ Loudwire ] – Isis may be no more, but the music keeps coming, including a streaming demo of ‘Ghost Key.’ [ Rock Music Report ] – Hurricane Sandy not only ravaged the East Coast, but it did some damage further inland to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Congrats to Rolling Stones guitarist Ron Wood , who got engaged to Sally Humphreys. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Twelve years ago, U2 ‘s award-winning album, ‘All That You Can’t Leave Behind’ arrived in stores. [ Diffuser.fm ]
Christopher Polk / Ethan Miller / Frazer Harrison, Getty Images The People’s Choice Awards will return in January, and a number of top rock acts are in competition to take home honors for Favorite Band. Green Day , Shinedown , Van Halen , Linkin Park and the Black Keys are among those vying for the honor. Music fans can currently choose up to five of their favorites among a list of 12 acts. Other acts that can be voted for include the Dave Matthews Band, Maroon 5, Matchbox Twenty, Mumford & Sons, No Doubt, the Killers, and Train. There’s also an option for a write-in vote. Fans can currently vote here in the Favorite Band category. Other People’s Choice music categories include Favorite DJ, Favorite Face of Pop Music, Favorite Fan Following, Favorite Festival Headliner, and Favorite Singer/Actor. The ceremony will also feature fan favorites in film and television. To vote in all categories, click here . The People’s Choice Awards take place at Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre at the L.A. Live complex. It will air on CBS Jan. 9 at 9PM ET. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/top-songs-2012-so-far/” title=”Next: Best Songs of 2012 So Far” align=”center”]
Bryan Bedder, Getty Images – Bad News: Green Day has canceled their remaining 2012 gigs and postponed their early 2013 shows. Good news: The band pushed up the ‘Tre’ album release. [ Loudwire ] – Black Veil Brides revealed the full track listing and street date for their ‘Wretched and Divine: The Story of the Wild Ones’ album. [ Loudwire ] – Love ‘em or hate ‘em, Nickelback ‘s Chad Kroeger is good with a comeback. He got in a jab against Sum 41 ‘s Deryck Whibley after the singer and his girlfriend dressed up as Kroeger and Whibley’s ex, Avril Lavigne , for Halloween. [ Loudwire ] – …And then there were four! The President of Heavy Metal Finals are down to the semifinals, where every vote counts. [ Loudwire ] – Steel Panther have exposed the performance of ‘Fat Girl’ from their ‘British Invasion’ DVD. [ Loudwire ] – What if every rocker turned into a zombie? See some of your favorites turned undead. [ Loudwire ] – Jimmy Page has reportedly been revisiting Led Zeppelin ‘s catalog to remaster the old recordings. [ Ultimate Clasic Rock ] – Paul McCartney says Yoko Ono was not to blame for breaking up the Beatles . [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Blaqk Audio has a new video for the track ‘Faith Healer,’ and its debuting both on mtvU and at the network’s website. [ Rock Music Report ] – What are some key things to remember for a hurricane? Check out the WTF hurricane preparedness checklist. [ GuySpeed ]
Amanda Edwards, Getty Images Trapt had the best of intentions to get fans new music before the end of the year, but they’ve decided to push the ‘ Reborn ‘ collection to a Jan. 22 street date. The disc was initially slated for a Nov. 20 release, but both Amazon and Alternative Addiction note the album release change. The band signed with Epochal Artist Records, and will be releasing the album in association with EMI. The disc is expected to arrive in both standard and deluxe editions, with the latter package including five acoustic versions of songs on the album, plus the previously unreleased fan-favorite track ‘Avelyn.’ Singer Chris Taylor Brown played a large role in the recording of the album, serving as co-producer on the disc with Matt Thorne. He says of the effort, “This record is really a new sound for Trapt. With ‘Reborn’ we really wanted to use new sounds and textures as well as experiment with other techniques we have learned over the years or have heard in our influences. Lyrically, this album is as deep and thoughtful as any album that Trapt has done in the past.” The group is definitely psyched about the single, ‘Bring It,’ and recently shot a video for the song. Photos from the video shoot can be seen here and here . The band knocked out two videos at once, with ‘Love Hate Relationship’ also getting the treatment. Both songs are currently available as a double-single bundle at iTunes . The group is currently out on tour starting to build the buzz for their new record. Their current trek runs through the end of November.
Theo Wargo, Getty Images – Axl Rose made a rare appearance on late night television, discussing Guns N’ Roses , politics and “Corn Rose” on Jimmy Kimmel Live. [ Loudwire ] – Nirvana : The Musical? Courtney Love would like to see the story of her late husband’s band either on Broadway or the big screen. [ Loudwire ] – With Stone Sour going strong, Corey Taylor says Slipknot are “on hiatus” for the time being. [ Loudwire ] – Ozzy Osbourne is the “Prince of Darkness,” so it’s only fitting that his ‘Bark at the Moon’ single soundtrack a Texas home’s awesome Halloween light display. [ Loudwire ] – Cradle of Filth singer Dani Filth claims he’s been stalked by the reincarnation of serial killer Elizabeth Bathory. [ Loudwire ] – Congrats to In This Moment , whose latest single ‘Blood’ is now a Top 10 track. [ Rock Music Report ] – Aerosmith are plotting a surprise major pre-election street concert next Monday in Boston. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Bon Jovi have revealed their plans for a 2013 world tour and announced their next album title. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Arcade Fire are apparently working on new music again, with an eye toward a late 2013 release. [ Diffuser.fm ] – Looking for a film you haven’t seen on Halloween? Check out the 9 Unique Horror Movies to Watch on Halloween That You’ve Probably Never Seen list. [ GuySpeed ]
Ethan Miller, Getty Images Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich is a man of many faces, and as a member of metal’s most commercially successful band, there’s often a camera nearby to capture each golden pose. The expressionist affectation; the triumph through exertion; the elegance in despondency; the rudimentary essence of profound creation … Yes, these faces are often peculiar, but like Michelangelo’s ‘David’ or Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Mona Lisa,’ Lars Ulrich’s many expressions are conceptual masterpieces. Please take a moment to gaze upon Mr. Ulrich and his many faces: ‘The O-Face of Ecstasy’ Ethan Miller, Getty Images ‘The Taster’ Ethan Miller, Getty Images ‘The Limp Leer’ Frank Micelotta, Getty Images ‘The Catcher of Snowflakes’ Ethan Miller, Getty Images ‘The Frown of a Lover Lost’ Neilsen Barnard, Getty Images ‘The Unintended Drumstick to the Groin’ Jeff Fusco, Getty Images ‘The Perplexed Fixation’ Ethan Miller, Getty Images ‘The Misunderstanding of Hide and Seek’ Kevin Winter, Getty Images ‘The Duckbilled Smooch’ Noel Vasquez, Getty Images ‘The Incontinence Revelation’ Jeff Fusco, Getty Images ‘The French Tickler’ Kevin Winter, Getty Images ‘The Constipation Demonstration’ Ethan Miller, Getty Images ‘The Wandering Jaw’ Paul Hawthorne, Getty Images [button href=”http://ultimatemetallica.com” title=”Click Here for Complete Metallica Coverage” align=”center”]