Rose slams video game makers

Guns N'Roses frontman Axl Rose has slammed the makers of popular video game 'Guitar Hero' for allegedly using the band's songs without permission.

Fri, 19 Dec, 2008 - 14:18

Guns N'Roses frontman Axl Rose has slammed the makers of popular video game 'Guitar Hero' for allegedly using the band's songs without permission.

The singer has written an open letter criticising manufacturer Activision, claiming his hits 'Welcome To The Jungle' and 'Sweet Child O' Mine' are used in the game in an "unauthorised state".

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