Axl Rose is working on new Guns N’ Roses album

Axl Rose is working on a new Guns N' Roses album.

The 'Paradise City' singer has been busy working on material with his bandmates and he has promised fans they won't have to wait 15 years like they did for last LP 'Chinese Democracy' - which was eventually released in 2008.

He said: "All the guys are writing, and we recorded a lot of songs over the years. We'll figure out what we feel best about. 'Chinese Democracy' was done in piecemeal with one person here and one there at different times. 'Appetite For Destruction' was the only thing written with lyrics and melody fitting the guitar parts at the same time. After that, I got a barrage of guitar songs that I was supposed to put words to, and I don't know if that was the best thing for the band. I do want to lean more toward lyrics and melody."

Axl insists he isn't to blame for the huge delay between 1993 album 'The Spaghetti Incident?' and 'Chinese Democracy' and insists the LP became so problematic to make because of the difficulties of working in the music industry.



Speaking about the record, he told the USA Today newspaper: "I had to deal with so many other things that don't have to do with music but have to do with the industry. There's such a loss of time. It was more about survival. There wasn't anyone to work with or trust. Someone would come in to help produce and the reality was they just wanted to mix it and get it out the door. They had a different agenda. (The next album) will come out sooner."

Axl also admitted he can't see an end to his feud with the other original members of Guns N' Roses - which includes Slash and Duff McKagan - coming to an end in the near future and he blames the hard rock group's huge worldwide success for their acrimonious split.

He said: "I feel that ball's not in my court. I'm surviving this war, not the one who created this war ... I was really naive. I thought the success of 'Appetite for Destruction' would bring everyone together more. It did the exact opposite. They got success and wanted to run in their own directions. I thought they'd go, 'Whoa, it did work.' But they wanted to do their own huge bigger success off of Guns."

Metallica pay tribute to Green Day

Metallica paid tribute to Green Day after replacing them at a festival.

The heavy metal group stepped in for the 'Oh Love' punk band at the Voodoo Festival in New Orleans, after they cancelled all forthcoming dates due to frontman Billie Joe Armstrong's ongoing rehab.

Two songs into their set, Metallica singer James Hetfield told the crowd: "We! Are! Green Day! - Except a little taller!"

He later added: "You're hoping Green Day are going to show up, right? So am I. They're getting help. They're getting it sorted out. The world needs them."



He also dedicated the track 'Battery' to the front man, saying: "This one's for Billie."

During their encore, Metallica - which also includes Kirk Hammett, Lars Ulrich and Robert Trujillo - played the opening to Green Day's 'American Idiot', although James cut it short and told the crowd, "We can't play that song."

Green Day announced yesterday they are cancelling all scheduled dates in 2012 and postponing shows they had scheduled for 2013.

Bassist, Mike Dirnt, wrote on the band's website: "The timing for this isn't ideal, but Billie Joe's well-being is our main concern.

"We are happy to say that Billie Joe is doing well, and we want to thank you all for the outpouring of support and well wishes that we have received, and we can't wait to see you all again soon."

Bon Jovi’s cheap tour tickets

Bon Jovi are selling tickets for their shows for just £12.50 - about $20 bucks.

The 'Livin' On A Prayer' rockers have decided to make seats for their upcoming concerts affordable to all their fans after The Rolling Stones caused scandal by charging between £95 ($152) and £375($600) for their 50th anniversary shows.

Rob Hallett, Bon Jovi's UK tour promoter from AEG Live, said the band felt rock fans were being priced out of the market and were determined to act.

He said: "I was delighted when they came to me insisting on ticket prices for the 'Because We Can' tour next year that enabled all to attend.

"If we are to survive as an industry we need to move away from the elitist image of high prices and even higher secondary prices [for tickets resold].



"After all, rock and roll always was and always should be the music of the people, and that means everyone."

A Bon Jovi source added to the Daily Mirror newspaper: "We are in the middle of a ­recession and that's why the band think £12.50($20) is perfect."

While the most expensive ticket for a Rolling Stones concert is £375 ($600), they are being sold on for thousands.

However, a spokesperson for promoter Virgin Live - who are putting on The Rolling Stones shows - insists the pricing is fair.

He added: "The ticket prices are in fact spread over a range of costs and are comparable and similar to other huge shows and attractions."

Band member Ronnie Wood has also defended the cost, saying: "I'd pay it. We already spent, like, a million on rehearsing, and we're not even halfway through. And the stage is going to cost millions and millions."