The story of Guns N’ Roses’ failed album: 17 years of turmoil, a ban in China and hardcore porn in the studio

The story of Guns N’ Roses’ failed album: 17 years of turmoil, a ban in China and hardcore porn in the studio

One of the most talked-about musical events of the year was the release of a new album by The Cure — their first in 16 years. However, there are other legendary bands who have gone even longer without releasing an album. One such band is Guns N’ Roses, who last released new material with Chinese Democracy — also 16 years ago. Recent statements by bassist Duff McKagan hint that a new album may be in the works. Yet, it’s also reasonable to be skeptical about the likelihood of their sixth album being released in 2025, given the band’s past track record: Chinese Democracy (2008) — the band’s last album of original material — took a torturous 17 years to complete. So, what happened? Quite a lot.

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