Guns N Roses

The world really didn't know what to expect of a band with a name like Guns N' Roses. With their debut album in 1987 entitled "Appetite for Destruction," they were greeted with open arms by many. This album has remained one of the band's most popular albums to date. The band members included Axl Rose, who was the lead vocalist, and lead guitarist Tracii Guns, who was later replaced by Slash. The rhythm guitarist was Izzy Stradlin, while Rob Gardner was banging the drums. In 1990 the band added Dizzy Reed to their line-up with his talent for the keyboards.

Their debut single was "Welcome to the Jungle." This was a fast-selling fan favorite and is still played quite often on the heavy metal stations worldwide. Guns N' Roses quickly became one of the fastest-selling heavy metal bands, adored by fans worldwide.

Top-Selling Albums Released by Guns N' Roses:

Although Guns N' Roses has gone through several member changes and the lead members Axl and Slash have since parted ways, they did manage to release six successful albums, including:

1. "Appetite for Destruction," released in 1987
2. "G n R Lies," released in 1988
3. "Use Your Illusions 1," released in 1991
4. "Use Your Illusions 2," released in 1991
5. "The Spaghetti Incident," released in 1993
6. "Live Era 87-93," released in 1999

Guns N' Roses Name is Sought After by Leading Members

Once the band decided to split up, both Axl and Slash wanted to keep the name Guns N' Roses. This battle of the band would finally be won by Axl Rose. Most fans still prefer the sound the original members, Axl and Dizzy, have added to the band over the years.

Guns N' Roses is scheduling a new album for release in 2007, entitled "The Chinese Democracy." Fans of Guns N' Roses are waiting to see just what Axl has to offer them. Guns N' Roses actually planned the released of the album in 2002. The release of the groups' album was blocked by Axl, who sued the record company to prevent the release of an album that was not his best.

He was successful in his endeavor. The album was blocked and is due to be released in 2007. Heavy metal fans worldwide await the album. Guns N' Roses, it seems, may be around for many years to come.