CHINESE DEMOCRACY HAS ARRIVED. BUT WHERE THE F*CK IS AXL ROSE?

The album we’ve waited 17 years for has finally arrived (stay put for our own Axl’s review later today). But where the fuck is Axl Rose? Typically when bands have an album coming out they like to do this little thing called “press” to help generate buzz and sell records. But Axl is nowhere to be seen, having not made a single public appearance or even so much as a statement since the album’s release date was announced. No press conferences, no music video, no interviews, no talk shows… NOTHING.

Perhaps Axl feels the press is generating enough buzz on their own, and to some extent he’s right (ahem, [[cough]]). But after 17 years and $13 million, wouldn’t he want to make the most of his one shot? For chrissakes, Guns N’ Roses haven’t even announced a tour yet. And he’s up against The Killers and Kanye for that coveted #1 spot.

Though Chinese Democracy is finally out, it seems Axl is still the same old recluse he’s always been. Maybe he’s done with fame, done with the spotlight, and just wants the music to speak for itself. Ah, who am I kidding; it’s only a matter of time.

-VN