Guns N' Roses Update

Chinese Democracy

Release Date: TBD
Label: Geffen

It seems as if the wheels are turning. Albeit rather slowly, but turning regardless. Axl Rose (right) has become the only person in the world that can drag out an album for over a decade and still (most likely) sell millions of copies.

Granted, people get tired of his BS and even Dr. Pepper has apparently mocked GN'R by offering a free can of their soda to everyone in America (excluding former guitarists Slash and Buckethead) if the album is released within the 2008 calender year.

"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."

This was back in March and still, no sign of an album yet.

Recently, however, it is reported that GN'R is negotiating with retailers, most notably Walmart (Hey look, no hyphen!) and Best Buy, to release Chinese Democracy as an exclusive to a particular store. Irving Azoff's Front Line Management is now representing the band and Azoff has pulled this kind of crap in the past. He released the Eagles' Long Road Out of Eden through Walmart in 2007 and I specifically remember losing a little respect for the legendary group when I heard the news.

Recently it has been confirmed that AC/DC's next album, Black Ice, will be released (October 20, 2008) through Walmart as well. I just don't get it. Best Buy maybe. But Walmart? Really? I understand that it's the biggest retailer in the world. Yeah, I get it. Walmart makes money. But does it make that much money? Does it make so much money that you can't release your album to everyone including Walmart? Enough ranting, back to the story.

As a side note, AC/DC's first single, "Rock 'N' Roll Train," will be released on August 28 so be prepared for that one.

I'll admit that I was excited to hear any piece of news about Chinese Democracy but this next bit is definitely the most promising.

I've checked my sources multiple times and it has been confirmed that Rock Band 2 will feature "Shackler's Revenge," a song straight from the upcoming album. This news alone has implications that the long-awaited Chinese Democracy should be released within the year. I sure hope so, I could use a Dr. Pepper.

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