DOUBLE TALKIN' GUNS

In the second of the series we take a look at the second of the Illusions albums. To conclude we picked our own ultimate Illusion cut picking 15 of the 30 tracks.

In the first of this three part series we focus on the making of the epic Illusions records and the first album of the double series.

We take a run down through the entire video catalogue of GN'R to appreciate this lost artform.

In 2015 Duff McKagan released a book titled 'How to be a Man'. Discussing everything from travel, ageing, relationships,music, literature and rekindling with Axl Rose it is both witty and observational. He also released a companion EP to accompany the book with Jerry Cantrell and Izzy stradlin onboard. We take a look at both here and discuss why its worth your time.

In the late 90's following the collapse of the band Axl Rose set out to rebuild Guns N'Roses with a new lineup. We take a look at the formation of this band, subsequent tours and the constant battle Axl fought to make the band relevant.

The Greatest Hits compliation was released in March 2004. Did you agree with the track listing? We dissect it from top to bottom selecting the tracks we thought should have made the final cut. How close where we to your own choice? We also look at the backstory to the compilation's release.

Stepping in to replace Izzy Stradlin at the band's zenith, Gilby Clarke jumped from club's to Rock's grandest stages seemingly over night. Gilby proved to be as reliable as they come surviving the gruelling Illusions tour. Gilby's solo efforts also really pack a punch and we take a look at his solo efforts from 1994's 'Pawnshop Guitars' to 2021's 'The Gospel Truth'. We discuss what

1993 saw the release of the first solo release from Duff McKagan. 'Believe in Me penned and played by Duff it also boasts an all star cast. The album came at a very turbulent time for Duff coming off the long winded Illusions Tour. Duff would go back out on the road to tour the album before pulling the plug due to his ongoing health problems. We discuss the story around the album.

West Arkeen songwriter and guitarist who was gone far too soon. West known to many Guns fans was the co-writer of various GN'R tracks. Hardcore fans are well aware of other gems he co-wrote with different Guns members like Crash Diet and Sentimental Movie. We discuss his part in the GN'R story, his band The Outpatience and his tragic death in the mid 90s.

Released in 2007 Slash's autobiography was highly anticipated as it was the first ever book from a band member to be released. It worked as both rock memoir and first hand account of the band's history. Slash aimed to set the record straight at the time regarding the demise of GN'R. Did it get us any closer to understanding the man beneath the top hat? All these years later how doe