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Slash Wants to Leave Days of Guns N' Roses Behind

Slash has said he wants to leave his days as a member of Guns N' Roses behind him as he prepares to release his first solo album.

"I just feel for people that don't seem to get it. All things considered, it's been a really long time, and everybody's moved on," he told BBC 6 Music.

"At the same time I appreciate that I was part of a band that had such a huge impact and touched so many people, and I feel bad for them that it's not around -- but it is what it is ..."

His forthcoming solo album will be released on Roadrunner next spring and features the vocal talents of Ozzy Osbourne, Iggy Pop, Lemmy, Fergie and Andrew Stockdale.

He said he had taken his time to lift the lid on the heavyweight guests appearing on the record. "I've been very low key on this, because I was waiting for all the releases for all the different singers, but some of the cats are out of the bag. There's a lot of people on the record."

He added, "It's just nice to be in charge of my own destiny, even if it's just for one record. Just not to be in a group situation, and at the mercy of what everybody as a whole feels, but being responsible for my own decisions and having the final say."

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lindsay

I love guns so much!!!!!!!
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October 26 2010 at 11:47 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
lindsay

I love Guns so much!!!!!!
found useful site yesterday, fans, you'll love it
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October 26 2010 at 11:46 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Justin

There were many great musicians who left Guns N' Roses because of Axl, and I'm so sad that the group died because of it. "Guns N' Roses" has released a new album, 'Chinese Democracy', as I'm sure many of you know; but it's not the same as the old Guns. It's soul-less money making rubbish. But, at least Slash is happy. Good for him, I just wonder how the other fired members feel... =(

November 21 2009 at 10:36 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Michael

Damn. I hate it too, Slash. But like you said..."it is what it is." I am just glad to know that you made such an impact on millions of people. I was 5 years old in 1985, and I have the Appetite For Destruction cross tattooed on me, and Guns will always be a part of my life no matter what. Kudos Slash!

November 04 2009 at 7:15 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply