[Supersonic]

Aloha !

Singer W. Axl Rose, guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan have joined forces once again. No, they're not re-forming the original Guns N' Roses, they're suing former label Geffen Records to block the release of a compilation album due March

The musicians filed their civil suit in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles, seeking a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against the Greatest Hits disc. The bandmembers claim they had no say in the choice of songs, artwork, release date or re-mastering.

In a press statement, the band's management said, "Not only will audiences be misled into believing that the planned compilation is an authorized release, but [the Greatest Hits album] will hinder the release of the band's long-awaited new studio album, Chinese Democracy."

The press statement added that "there has been a massive outcry among the band's loyal audience against the Greatest Hits record" and that the fans "believe the track selection is fundamentally flawed, does not reflect the band's best work and is clearly not the ultimate package that would be selected by the band or their fanbase if they were given the opportunity."

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Though not being together anymore, I think it's great what they do. Geffen probably didn't expect this to happen as they won't release any music anymore, but I think it's good those three sue their recordlable.

but [the Greatest Hits album] will hinder the release of the band's long-awaited new studio album, Chinese Democracy."

Hmmm, this is just another excuse for not releasing it I think.

Salaam Aleikum,
Sebastiaan

[Simon]

What they do is good, but I was looking forward to the album. Artwork didn't look that special, but the song selection was very good IMO. Just what you could do on one disc. I like compilations, because it gives you the opportunity to hear songs in a new contex. Ah well, sometimes...

And because I don't have the Spaghetti album it would be good to have the two best tracks without buying the album. Also, the brilliant version of Sympathy for the Devil alone is worth buying it!

Wait and see what happens. The release of Chinese Democracy can't really be an argument...

[DevilsSon]

Originally Posted by Simon

What they do is good, but I was looking forward to the album. Artwork didn't look that special, but the song selection was very good IMO. Just what you could do on one disc. I like compilations, because it gives you the opportunity to hear songs in a new contex. Ah well, sometimes...

And because I don't have the Spaghetti album it would be good to have the two best tracks without buying the album. Also, the brilliant version of Sympathy for the Devil alone is worth buying it!

Wait and see what happens. The release of Chinese Democracy can't really be an argument...

GOOD???!!!

The only "rarity" was SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL which had already been released.
The songs are in chronological order...the album SUCKS>

GOOD GUNNERS.Good gunners!

[Christo]

No new songs on the Greatest Hits album either.

[jenn1189]

Looks like the guys lost their fight...

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Judge Allows Release of Guns N' Roses CD
By ALEX VEIGA
Associated Press Writer

LOS ANGELES - A federal judge has rejected a bid by Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose and two of the metal band's former members to block Geffen Records from releasing a greatest hits compilation next week.
Rose sued the record label, a unit of Universal Music Group, last week, saying he never gave his permission to release the record or have its hits remixed for the new album. Former band members Slash and Duff McKagan, who haven't been in the band since the early 1990s, joined the lawsuit.

But on Monday, U.S. District Judge Dale Fischer denied Rose's request for an order blocking the release, scheduled for next Tuesday. The next hearing in the case is set for two days later.

"Their lawsuit is meritless," Universal Music Group spokesman Peter LoFrumento said Tuesday. "Fortunately, since the court has denied their application for a temporary restraining order, the album will be released as scheduled."

Rose's management declined to comment.

Led by the mercurial Rose, Guns N' Roses soared to superstar status in the late 1980s following the release of "Appetite for Destruction," with hits such as "Paradise City," "Sweet Child O' Mine" and "Welcome to the Jungle."

The group continued to rack up hits in the early 1990s, but by the midpoint of the decade Rose was left as the only original member. He attempted a comeback in 2002 with a new lineup, but it fizzled after he was a no-show at several planned concerts.

Geffen decided to go ahead with the greatest hits album because Rose did not deliver on promises to complete a new record, tentatively titled, "Chinese Democracy," a source familiar with the deal said on condition of anonymity.

Geffen has paid $13.5 million into the "Chinese Democracy" project, which has been more than seven years in the making, the source said.

[Christo]

Originally Posted by jenn1189

Geffen has paid $13.5 million into the "Chinese Democracy" project, which has been more than seven years in the making, the source said.

They'd be hoping for a bloody good album then! LOL

[Mousebounce]

Originally Posted by Christo

They'd be hoping for a bloody good album then! LOL

I think we all are. If we ever get to hear it that is!!

[UKjovi]

So am i getting it right that the new band has split up already?

[Mousebounce]

Originally Posted by UKjovi

So am i getting it right that the new band has split up already?

Not officially, but one never knows I suppose.

[Supersonic]

Aloha !

Originally Posted by Mousebounce

Not officially, but one never knows I suppose.

During a radio interview with Dizzy Reed he said the new line up still existed and that the rumours were not true.

Salaam Aleikum,
Sebastiaan