Spinner.com — Filed under: News, Holy HellSpinner.com: Axl Rose broke his silence Thursday night with his first interview -- sorta -- since the release of the 15-plus-years-in-the-making 'Chinese Democracy.' The elusive Guns N' Roses frontman unexpectedly took to... more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - Guns N' Roses returned to the U.S. pop charts this week with their first studio album in 17 years ... but had to settle for a disappointing No. 3 slot. more info

ContactMusic — GUNS N' ROSES' comeback has been given a boost - the band's new album CHINESE DEMOCRACY has topped the European charts. Paul Sexton of Billboard.biz reports that GUNS ... more info

The AgeReport: AXL ROSE Is Largely To Blame For Low 'Democracy' Sales ...Blabbermouth.net - 16 hours agoHits Daily Double, the companion web site of music industry tip sheet HITS, reports: Many are expressing surprise that GUNS N' ROSES' Chinese Demo... more info

guardian.co.ukReport: AXL ROSE Is Largely To Blame For Low 'Democracy' Sales ...Blabbermouth.net - 10 hours agoHits Daily Double, the companion web site of music industry tip sheet HITS, reports: Many are expressing surprise that GUNS N' ROSES' Chine... more info

XFM.co.uk — The drinks company have reacted to Guns N' Roses demand for an apology for exploiting their "legendary reputation"… more info

Chorus.fm — Dr. Pepper has responded (http://www.nme.com/news/nme/41439) to Guns N Roses' letter (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=702462) saying, "We are disappointed that Gn’R’s lawyers are turning a fun giveaway into a legal disp... more info

Pitchfork — Dr Pepper Snapple Group has responded to Axl Rose & Co.'s whining about not enough of the singer's fans getting the free Dr Peppers they were promised when he released Chinese Democracy. In a statement quoted by Rock & Roll Daily, Dr Pepper's camp sa... more info

Reuters — NEW YORK (Billboard) - Kanye West has earned his third straight No. 1 on the U.S. pop album chart with the debut of "808s & Heartbreak," while Guns N' Roses' first album in 17 years took third place. more info

NME — Drinks company Dr Pepper has responded to a letter from Guns N Roses lawyer last week that demanded an apology for the free drinks promotion intended to celebrate the release of 'Chinese Democracy'. more info