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Dr Pepper Sweetens Pot For 'Chinese Democracy'

Axl Rose

March 26, 2008, 11:30 AM ET

Jonathan Cohen, N.Y.
Many have tried, but so far nobody has been able to pry the decade-in-the-works Guns N' Roses album "Chinese Democracy" from the hands of lone remaining original member Axl Rose.

Now, Dr Pepper thinks it's up to the challenge. The soft drink company says it will give a free can of Dr Pepper to "everyone in America" (excluding ex-GNR members Slash and Buckethead) if "Chinese Democracy" arrives anytime during the calendar year 2008.

"It took a little patience to perfect Dr Pepper's special mix of 23 ingredients, which our fans have come to know and love," Dr Pepper director of marketing Jaxie Alt says. "So we completely understand and empathize with Axl's quest for perfection -- for something more than the average album. We know once it's released, people will refer to it as 'Dr Pepper for the ears' because it will be such a refreshing blend of rich, bold sounds - an instant classic."

Dr Pepper has also launched a blog in conjunction with its offer. GNR's label, Interscope, was unavailable for comment at deadline.

"Chinese Democracy" was most recently scheduled for release on March 6, 2007, but promptly vanished from the schedule without a new date being set. It will be the first Guns N' Roses album since the 1993 covers collection "The Spaghetti Incident"; in the ensuing decade, the group has burned through a reported $13 million in recording expenses.

So yeah.......

[jeb865]

I just read that on Blabbermouth. Would be kinda funny if it happened.

[Captain Walrus]

That is utterly bizarre ... I love it!

[Goldsausage]

Here's the thing, weird I know, but I'm strongly addicted to fizzy drinks - especially Dr Pepper (but you're know about to catch me driving crazy).

So this is like the best thing ever



But I don't live in America.

[JKKDARK]

They will give free can at Europe?

[BeExcellent]

Originally Posted by JKKDARK

They will give free can at Europe?

Hell, PM me your paypal details, I'll stand you one.

[Kathleen]

As an ex big fan of G n R I have to say that I don't give a shit anymore. Years ago I wanted to hear that album - now - who cares, it's too late.

[Supersonic]

Aloha !

And from the stuff that has leaked only half of it is interesting, and half of that is really good.

Axl spoke too!

We are surprised and very happy to have the support of Dr Pepper with our album "Chinese Democracy," as for us, this came totally out of the blue. If there is any involvement with this promotion by our record company or others, we are unaware of such at this time. And as some of Buckethead's performances are on our album, I'll share my Dr Pepper with him.

Axl Rose

I don't understand what Buckethead has to do with anything, but then again, I can't remember the last time Axl Rose actually made any sense.

Salaam Aleikum,
Sebastiaan

[Goldsausage]

Only thing Axl is good for is laughing at.

[JKKDARK]

Originally Posted by Axl Rose

Bon Jovi can suck my dick

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