In The Spotlight: Guns N’ Roses, bassist Duff McKagan has confirmed plans for new music from the legendary rock band. Speaking on SiriusXM’s “Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk” via Loudersound, McKagan revealed “there’s definitely a desire and a plan for new music,” marking the band’s first potential full release since 2008’s “Chinese Democracy.”
Creative Process Takes Shape: Since reuniting with Axl Rose in 2016, McKagan and guitarist Slash have contributed to several standalone singles, including “Absurd,” “Hard Skool,” “Perhaps,” and “The General.” The upcoming project would represent their first full collaboration since 1993.
- The format remains undecided between album or singles
- Recent singles showcase the band’s renewed creativity
Post-Tour Reflection Guides Future: According to Blabbermouth, following their successful 2023 North American tour, which concluded with spectacular shows at Hollywood Bowl and Mexico City’s Hell & Heaven Metal Fest, the band entered a strategic rest period. McKagan emphasizes the importance of this break for maintaining the group’s chemistry and performance quality.
Band Chemistry Remains Strong: “You can go on a tour, and you can have peaks and valleys,” McKagan explains. “We never do. Every gig is super special.” This positive dynamic suggests the band is well-positioned for their next creative phase.
Legacy Meets Future: If released, the new material would bridge a significant gap in the band’s discography, potentially offering fans their first taste of new music from the classic lineup in over three decades.
