"I didn't join Guns N Roses to only play guitar. I write songs everyday" Dj Ashba

[Chris 55]

Says a guy who's been in the band for 4-5 years without an album to show for it.

It's not like he's CHOOSING to not put out an album.

[HisRoyalSweetness]

if he chose to join guns n' roses in 2010 with the expectation of writing and releasing new music, then he's a fucking moron.

[jmapelian]

if he chose to join guns n' roses in 2010 with the expectation of writing and releasing new music, then he's a fucking moron.

Couldnt have said it better

[tr420]

I think DJ is probably a smart guy and will approach writing a new GnR album as a fan. I thought he helped make some great Motley Crue songs and I'm sure that's why he's in GnR. Still miss Robin though.

[wasted]

I dont think Axl just wants people to tour with he needs writers. The Guns to his Roses.

[downzy]

Says a guy who's been in the band for 4-5 years without an album to show for it.

It's not like he's CHOOSING to not put out an album.

But he's been in the band for 4 years this March. Apparently it hasn't dawn on him that playing guitar is exactly what his role has been.

[Ragnar]

Ashba running his mouth again the worst part of this debacle is, his lack of skills to play guitar

[username]

GUNS N Roses guitarist DJ Ashba has paid tribute to Melbourne beauty Nicky Whelan for healing his heart.

Ashba said: "We met for a reason and we gave it a good run.

"She is a really cool girl and she helped me grow."

Ashba and Whelan, now a Hollywood-based actor, split in 2011 after dating for a year.

Back then, Ashba said Whelan had taught him to trust in love.

He added yesterday: She is a great actress and we're still buddies. I will wish her nothing but the best."

Guns N Roses play in Perth on March 9, Sydney on March 12, Melbourne on March 16 and 17, and Brisbane on March 20.

Ashba said the band has written "a ton" of new songs for an album.

"It's a matter of deciding which songs to pick for the new record," he said.

"I'm excited about the future. I didn't join Guns N Roses to only play guitar. I write songs everyday."

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Oh serious, FUCK YOU Ashba!

This is starting to piss me off more and more. He keeps dangling carrots in front of the fans and still no result at all. I call complete bullshit on what he's saying here. If it was THAT simple, deliver a fucking record. I can't even count how many times he's said stuff like this and we still have nothing. No news, no word, no music. How long does the picking take? A fucking year or 2? Maybe 3? Must be some tough picks DJ!

Liar.

Edited February 20, 2013 by username

[slitherz]

Just how non-functional band needs to be to have 8 virtuosos and not be able to get ANY music out... sad

[alfierose]

I suspect DJ is just as frustrated as Ron, he just has a different approach to try and motivate Axl. They are like good cop bad cop. DJ is clearly such a fanboy, I think he is just trying to will it to happen.

[Guns n' Swedes]

It would be interesting to know if Axl have heard these songs and what he thinks of them!

[Schnippy]

I didn't join Guns N Roses to only play guitar. I write songs everyday

Yes DJ we know you didn't join GNR to only play guitar. Infact, you said that you don't even consider yourself a guitarist.

We all know why you're in GNR. Its to sell Ashba Swag beanies and Ashba swag make up kits.

[Redhead74]

"It's a matter of deciding which songs to pick for the new record," he said.

Which will probably take 17 years.

Ashba is a fuckwit and I don't believe a single syllable that comes out of his mouth.

[Rovim]

Come on DJ, it's not our first rodeo. I only really believe Axl and Bumble when it comes to the status of a new album.

[Crash Diet]

BBF stated they won't do jackshit

Ashba IS NOT a reliable source the mods should be ban everybody who posted shitty Ashba interviews...

I'm sick & tired with this we write tons of songs bullshit

[Crash Diet]

It may not be what he joined for but it's what he has been hired to do. So many contradictions with new material.

Axl: It's in the label's hands

BBF: We just need to work on one song at a time(insinuating that there is a lack of material)

DJ: We have a ton of songs and it's just a matter of choosing which songs for the record.

Meanwhile, Dizzy is running around telling everyone this is the REAL GNR. Complete confusion

haha this band (esp. this lineup) being constant & tight on live shows (despite Axl's weak voice), but creating new music is not their type of business, lol

Edited February 20, 2013 by Crash Diet

[wasted]

Is this an old quote?

[useyorappetite]

I suspect DJ is just as frustrated as Ron, he just has a different approach to try and motivate Axl. They are like good cop bad cop. DJ is clearly such a fanboy, I think he is just trying to will it to happen.

This.

And for the record BBF didn't say "If we record a new album...".That was the question"IF you record a new album..."

Not saying they recorded anything but obviously their hoping too.

What the fuck is axl doing? Do they even talk together? What is that manager doing?

[Dirty Harry]

if he chose to join guns n' roses in 2010 with the expectation of writing and releasing new music, then he's a fucking moron.

But but but there are so many reasons why he is not a moron...oh...wait...never mind

I suspect DJ is just as frustrated as Ron, he just has a different approach to try and motivate Axl. They are like good cop bad cop. DJ is clearly such a fanboy, I think he is just trying to will it to happen.

This.

And for the record BBF didn't say "If we record a new album...".That was the question"IF you record a new album..."

Not saying they recorded anything but obviously their hoping too.

What the fuck is axl doing? Do they even talk together? What is that manager doing?

Baking pies and cakes.

[spunko12345]

He's honest when he says he's not in guns n roses just to play guitar. He's also in guns n roses to hawk his shitty merchandise to a wider audience.

[sturginho]

That's gotta be a straight-up lie.

which part?

[prettytiedup88]

I'm sure he's not just in the band to play guitar. Theres selling more "swag", earning more $$, 5* touring around the world and scoring more models.

[trqster]

In his own way DJ's as just as delusional as Axl that thinks he's Gn'R by himself. Cool fantasy story though.

[Matthias]

I'm sure he's not just in the band to play guitar. Theres selling more "swag", earning more $$, 5* touring around the world and scoring more models.

Well, tbh life could be worse.

And it's not that I don't believe him that he's writing songs and wants them to be recorded/released, but unfortunatley it's not up to him.

[Guest Gunns]

bucket material first THEN current band.

People say it wouldnt make sense to release a new album that the old new gnr did, it makes more sense than releasing music from the current band, then turn around and release music from the bucket era

lets close the chapter on the bucket era first, then start with the current band.

Edited February 20, 2013 by Gunns