Duff Mackagan: Last News

Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan has shared that he is fine with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) when it comes to artwork.The bassist discussed the controversial topic of AI being used in creative fields during a new interview with Classic Rock Magazine, and explained that he isn’t as opposed to the concept as some artists.During the conversation, the musician was asked if he thinks that the rapid improvements being made to the technologies could pose a threat to the future of rock music, to which he responded that he isn’t too concerned about it detracting from actual artists.“As far as music goes, for a rock band like Guns N’ Roses, it doesn’t apply. I don’t think it could,” he said.

Black Sabbath hologram show in the future.The legendary heavy metal band will be reuniting for one final live concert at Villa Park in their hometown of Birmingham on Saturday July 5.The gig will see the group’s most iconic line-up – comprising frontman Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward – play on stage together for the first time in two decades.There is also a stacked line-up of other major acts set to perform at the event, dubbed ‘Back To The Beginning’. These include Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Alice In Chains, Gojira, Smashing Pumpkins‘ Billy Corgan, Slash and Duff McKagan of Guns N’ Roses, and KoRn.Additionally, Tom Morello will be performing and serving as the show’s musical director.

Guns N’ Roses drummer Frank Ferrer has shared his “disappointment” over his recent exit from the band.Earlier this week, Ferrer – who was once the longest-serving sticksman in the band, having joined in 2006 to replace Bryan Mantia – left after 19 years.A statement made on social media described the move as an “amicable exit” with the group thanking Ferrer for his “friendship, creativity, and sturdy presence over the past 19 years”.“Frank first joined GNR during a show in June 2006,” it continued, “helping anchor the rhythm section during subsequent tours, including their recent outings featuring the reunited trio of Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan.”A day later, the stadium rockers took to social media once again to reveal that AWOLNATION‘s Isaac Carpenter had joined the band as his replacement. Carpenter has been part of AWOLNATION’s set-up since 2014, and he had also previously worked with GNR’s bassist Duff McKagan’s band Loaded, Adam Lambert and A Perfect Circle.Now, Ferrer has shared an update with fans on Instagram, where he expressed gratitude for his time in the band as well as dismay that it had come to an end.“The outpouring of love I have felt from the incredible fans of Guns N’ Roses and my peers over the past 24 hours has been tremendous,” he wrote, tagging the band’s official page.“I will have immense gratitude and love always for Axl and the band while at the same time, disappointment that this chapter came to an end.“It has been an incredible 19 years.

Guns N’ Roses have announced their new drummer just one day after the departure of long-term sticksman Frank Ferrer.The band have taken to their social media to reveal that AWOLNATION‘s Isaac Carpenter has joined the band as his replacement.They wrote alongside a picture of the percussionist: “Welcoming Isaac Carpenter as the new drummer of Guns N’ Roses.”Carpenter has been part of AWOLNATION’s set up since 2014, and he has also previously worked with GNR’s bassist Duff McKagan’s band Loaded, Adam Lambert and A Perfect Circle.A post shared by Guns N' Roses (@gunsnroses)Ferrer left the band after 19 years yesterday (March 19). He was the longest-serving sticksman in the band, having joined them in 2006 to replace Bryan Mantia, years before frontman Axl Rose was reunited with Slash and McKagan for their reunion tour.

the group’s official Instagram page.“Guns N’ Roses announce the amicable exit of Frank Ferrer,” the “Sweet Child O’ Mine” rockers wrote. “The band thanks Frank for his friendship, creativity and sturdy presence over the past 19 years, and wish him success in the next chapter of his musical journey.”The band’s statement continued, “Frank first joined GNR during a show in June 2006 helping anchor the rhythm section during subsequent tours, including their recent outings featuring the reunited trio of Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan.

Guns N’ Roses have announced the departure of their long-term drummer Frank Ferrer after 19 years.Ferrer was the longest-serving sticksman in the band, having joined them in 2006 to replace Bryan Mantia, years before frontman Axl Rose was reunited with Slash and bassist Duff McKagan. Their previous drummers included Steve Adler and Matt Sorum.In a statement on social media, the band said: “Guns N’ Roses announce the amicable exit of Frank Ferrer, the longest-serving drummer in their storied run.

Naman Ramachandran Rock legends Guns N’ Roses will return to India after more than a decade as part of their global tour, with a performance scheduled at Mumbai‘s Mahalaxmi Racecourse, BookMyShow Live has revealed. The concert, produced and promoted by BookMyShow Live in partnership with Live Nation, marks the “Sweet Child O’ Mine” and “November Rain” band’s first appearance in the country since 2012. The Mumbai show is part of a sprawling global tour that kicks off in Incheon, South Korea, before heading to Japan, India, the Middle East, and then an extensive European leg that includes stops in Portugal, Spain, Italy, Germany, the U.K., and multiple eastern European countries.

Guns ‘N’ Roses, Tool, Jason Momoa and Rival Sons have been added to the bill at Black Sabbath‘s final reunion gig.They join already announced star-studded opening acts and special guests, including the likes of Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Lamb Of God, Mastodon, Alice In Chains, Halestorm, recent Grammy-winners Gojira and more. Guns ‘N’ Roses members Slash and Duff McKagan were also on the original bill but now they will instead play in the full band line-up.As well as playing live, former Rage Against The Machine member Tom Morello will also serve as musical director of the show.

Fans of Black Sabbath have something truly monumental to look forward to as the band is set to perform an unforgettable farewell gig in their hometown of Birmingham.

Black Sabbath fans have a final chance today to secure early access tickets for the band's last performance at Villa Park on Saturday, July 5.

Black Sabbath‘s final-ever show have been revealed. Find all the details below.The legendary heavy metal band will be reuniting for one last concert at Villa Park in their hometown of Birmingham on Saturday July 5, as announced last week.The gig will see the group’s most iconic line-up – comprising frontman Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward – play live together for the first time in two decades.There is also a stacked line-up of other major acts set to perform at the event, dubbed ‘Back To The Beginning’.

Black Sabbath announced their final show this week, but the metal legends have bid farewell multiple times in the past too – see footage and setlists from their previous “final shows” below.On Wednesday (February 5), the band announced they would be reuniting with their original line-up of vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward one last time this summer.The all-day show will go down at Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5, with a stellar supporting line-up that includes the likes of Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Smashing Pumpkins‘ Billy Corgan, Slash and Duff McKagan of Guns N’ Roses, Alice In Chains, members of Limp Bizkit and KoRn, as well as Rage Against The Machine‘s Tom Morello (who also acts of musical director of the concert).Tickets go on sale next Friday (February 14) at 10am GMT, and all profits will go to charities Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Acorn Children’s Hospice – a Children’s Hospice supported by Aston Villa. Visit here for tickets.A post shared by NME (@nmemagazine)While it is very likely that this will truly be the final Sabbath show, it is not the first time they have bid farewell to playing live together.Their first farewell came on November 15, 1992 in the Pacific Amphitheater in Costa Mesa, California on the final night of Osbourne’s solo tour, dubbed ‘No More Tours’.

Tony Iommi have spoken to NME about what to expect from Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne‘s final concert – letting a few surprises slip – and what it means to be going out with such a bang on home turf.It was announced yesterday (Wednesday February 5) that the metal icons would be reuniting with their original line-up of Osbourne, guitarist Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward. It will mark their first time playing live together in two decades, and come as the very last performance from the band and frontman.

Black Sabbath have just announced one final gig with rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, as the band's original line up - completed by Tony Lommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward - will be coming together to play at Villa Park.

Guns N’ Roses member Matt Sorum has shared his thoughts on being excluded from the band’s reunion, saying he’s “much more at peace” with it than he was at the beginning.Sorum appeared on the LEGENDS: Podcast, by All Day Vinyl, where he discussed if he had a chance to see Guns N’ Roses perform since the band reunited with guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan.“They invited me to come play [with them as a guest], and I declined,” he said on the podcast, Blabbermouth reports. “I didn’t think it made sense to go play — what? — two songs and then do what? I mean, I play music. I play with musicians.“So that’s cool.

Soundgarden have reunited as Nudedragons for a Seattle benefit concert – watch footage of the gig below.Members Kim Thayil, Matt Cameron and Ben Shepherd reunited for a performance at the Showbox in Seattle on December 14. Billed as Nudedragons, the band name is an anagram of Soundgarden and is the same name they used in 2010 when they reunited to play their first show since 1997.The Nudedragons members were joined by singer Shaina Shepherd at the 13th annual SMooCH concert that helps benefit the Seattle Children’s Hospital uncompensated care fund.

Jane’s Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro and Billy Morrison have confirmed the first acts for the fourth ‘Above Ground’ benefit show early next year.They will be joined by the likes of Billy Idol, Alice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell, Guns N’ Roses‘ Duff McKagan, performing the classic debut albums by New York Dolls and The Cars in full.Also set to perform are Billy Howerdel (A Perfect Circle), Elliot Easton (The Cars), Jerry Harrison (Talking Heads/Modern Lovers), Josh Freese (Foo Fighters), Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray), Steve Stevens (Billy Idol), and Tommy Henriksen & Glen Sobel (Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires). More will be added in the coming weeks.The gig will take place on January 25 at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, California.

Duff McKagan was joined by The Wallflowers’ Jakob Dylan for a live cover of David Bowie’s ‘Heroes’ this week – check out footage below.The Guns N’ Roses bassist announced his current solo US tour in May, which is in support of his 2023 album ‘Lighthouse’. The string of shows began on Monday (November 4) in Boston, and that show at the Paradise Rock Club saw him joined by Dylan, son of music legend Bob.Dylan took on rhythm guitar and vocals on the cover, while McKagan also played acoustic guitar on the track and lent his own vocals too.

Duff McKagan has shared a cover of ‘Heroes’ by David Bowie, ahead of his ‘Lighthouse’ tour that kicks off next week.The Guns N’ Roses bassist is playing a string of shows across Europe, the UK and the US, following the release of his solo LP ‘Lighthouse’ towards the end of last year. The tour kicks off on Monday (September 30) in Dublin and will make stops in London, Warsaw, Berlin, Milan, Paris and more in October before heading to the US the following month.Before he takes to the stage, McKagan has released a cover of Bowie’s 1977 hit.

Blu DeTiger has teamed up with Fender to unveil her limited edition signature Player Plus Jazz Bass.The bass virtuoso’s axe features a Sky Burst Sparkle finish with sleek chrome hardware and a mirrored pickguard which reflects DeTiger’s “vibrant style”. It also has custom Blu DeTiger Fireball bass humbucker and Player Plus noiseless jazz bass pickups, a chambered lightweight ash body, a satin maple neck, and a bound 9.5” rosewood fingerboard which was designed for comfort during long performances.Speaking about the collaboration in a press release, DeTiger said: “This bass is a reflection of everything I love about playing.

Peter Hook has taken aim at songs written with the help of AI, saying that each one created has always been “shit”.The former New Order and Joy Division bassist weighed in on the ongoing debate around the use of artificial intelligence to help create music during an appearance on the XS Noize podcast, stating that he is firmly against using the technology to create art.When posed the question, Hook went on to compare the output to that of the music from icons like David Bowie, and imply it is insulting to those who honed in on their craft for years.“When you look at someone as good as David Bowie at writing songs and marvel. ‘Drive-in Saturday’, ‘The Prettiest Star’.

Mark Lanegan track, has been released ahead of the ‘Bubblegum’ reissue.Back in July, a post was shared on the late Screaming Trees frontman’s social media accounts which first hinted at a possible posthumous release.“We appreciate your kind & loving words over the last 2 years. There is lots of news to share with you very soon,” read the caption of the post – which marked the first to be shared on Lanegan’s social media accounts since his passing in 2022.It was then announced by Lanegan’s estate that a ‘Bubblegum’ boxset would be released to celebrate the album’s 20th anniversary – and would include 12 previously unreleased songs.Now, an outtake from the 2004 album, ‘Heard a Train’, is available for streaming.‘Bubblegum XX’ will arrive on August 23 through Beggars Arkive, the catalogue and archive department of Beggars Group.