Guns N' Roses Name New Guitarist

Guns N' Roses have a new lead guitarist: DJ (real name Darren Jay) Ashba. Ashba is one of the founding members of Nikki Sixx's Sixx A.M. and previously played in Beautiful Creatures.

"DJ's a gifted, energetic guitarist that Guns N' Roses is proud to have on board!" Rose said. "We're very excited to have the opportunity to work together. Guns' radar has silently been aware of DJ's presence for quite some time. He brings a fresh approach to our particular brand of mayhem expanding the tapestry of Guns N' Roses live. Once DJ's name was in the hat, the hat disappeared!"

"It's an honor to have the opportunity to be a part of a band that I have always loved and respected," Ashba said. "I'm looking forward to working with Axl, who is not only one of the few great front men of our generation, but a true artist."

The guitarist takes the place of Robin Finck, who was one of several guitarists who played on 'Chinese Democracy.' Finck is currently on the road with Nine Inch Nails.

The release announcing Ashba's joining of GN'R leads with the promising quote "for an upcoming tour." Stay tuned for dates.