Why Axl Rose’s ‘Appetite for Destruction’ Cover Idea Was RejectedWhy Axl Rose’s ‘Appetite for Destruction’ Cover Idea Was RejectedAxl Rose pushed for a tragic image to be LP's main artwork. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Guns N’ Roses Album Art: The Wild Stories Behind All Six CoversGuns N’ Roses Album Art: The Wild Stories Behind All Six CoversBand's artwork history contains many controversial images. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
38 Years Ago: Guns N’ Roses Sign to Geffen Records38 Years Ago: Guns N’ Roses Sign to Geffen RecordsHere's how it happened.Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
The Day Guns N’ Roses Filmed ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ VideoThe Day Guns N’ Roses Filmed ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ VideoThe clip served as proof of Geffen Records' cautious investment in the rookie band.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Guns N’ Roses Hit the Top With ‘Sweet Child o’ Mine': The Story Behind Every ‘Appetite for Destruction’ SongGuns N’ Roses Hit the Top With ‘Sweet Child o’ Mine': The Story Behind Every ‘Appetite for Destruction’ SongNothing was ever the same for Guns N' Roses after the release of "Sweet Child o' Mine."Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
How Guns N’ Roses’ ‘It’s So Easy’ Destroyed a Friend’s Country SongHow Guns N’ Roses’ ‘It’s So Easy’ Destroyed a Friend’s Country SongThey needed something heavy, bombastic and uncompromising to follow “Welcome to the Jungle.”Michael ChristopherMichael Christopher
How Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Appetite for Destruction’ Hijacked the Music IndustryHow Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Appetite for Destruction’ Hijacked the Music IndustrySome stories are the stuff of legend; other parts are verifiable history that have either been revised, or forgotten.Art TavanaArt Tavana
35 Years Ago: Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ Makes a Huge Introduction35 Years Ago: Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ Makes a Huge IntroductionRock 'n' roll needed a serious fix by the last part of the '80s. Then came this song.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci