Rocker Matt Sorum has blasted Axl Rose for touring under the name Guns N' Roses, insisting he should follow Sting and Paul McCartney's leads and rename the group or go solo.

Axl Rose has hit out at his former bandmate Slash in a mammoth 5,000-word essay posted on two Guns N' Roses fansites.

Rockers Stone Temple Pilots left fans in Florida fuming on Friday night after reportedly failing to show up for a concert.

Lenny Kravitz has denied reports he is set to join supergroup Velvet Relvover. The 'Let Love Rule' singer fuelled speculation he'll be Scott Weiland's replacement in the band after he joined Slash and his mates in the studio.

Legendary guitarist Slash is making the most of his time off from Velvet Revolver - he is recording his first solo album during the break in his schedule.

American rocker Scott Weiland is disappointed the original members of his favourite band Guns N'Roses will not reunite - and blames the press for scuppering plans.

Slash forced Scott Weiland to leave Velvet Revolver by deliberately ignoring him throughout the band's UK tour.

Scott Weiland insists his departure from Velvet Revolver was inevitable - because he would have quit if the band hadn't sacked him first.

Rock supergroup Velvet Revolver have officially axed Scott Weiland as their frontman because, they claim, he is not "100% committed" to the band.

Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash has again quashed reports the band is on the verge of splitting up - although he's hinted frontman Scott Weiland may not be a member for much longer.

Legendary rockers Led Zeppelin have been invited by the World Peace One organisation to reunite once more for a series of charity concerts across the globe.

Rocker Slash fears Guns 'N Roses' potential induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2010 could be a debacle if the bandmates don't put aside their differences by then.

American rock singer Scott Weiland has been arrested for driving under the influence of a drug after he crashed his car, it has emerged.

Rockers Velvet Revolver have been forced to scrap Japanese dates following a visa problem.

Rocker Duff McKagan refuses to rule out the possibility of the original Guns N' Roses line-up reuniting, even though he's happy playing in Velvet Revolver.

Velvet Revolver feared they were going to lose their guitarist Slash after Axl Rose began spreading rumours of a Guns N' Roses reunion.

Rocker Slash was so hooked on painkillers during Velvet Revolver's tough recording sessions for their new album Libertad, he kept falling asleep in the studio.

Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash showed his gratitude at a recent Hard Rock dedication ceremony honouring his music - by returning a guitar he stole from the organisation.

An investigation was launched today after claims that former Guns N’Roses guitarist Slash broke the law by smoking on stage at a Cardiff concert.

The wife of Velvet Revolver singer Scott Weiland has been arrested on suspicion of burning his $10,000 wardrobe outside their home.

Hip-hop maestro Pharrell Williams is turning his hand to rock, to help Velvet Revolver frontman Scott Weiland with his new solo album.

Velvet Revolver star Duff McKagan has dismissed reports he recently attended a rehabilitation programme in Washington State, insisting he was simply holidaying in the area.

Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose has filed a lawsuit against his former bandmate Slash, seeking a federal judge's confirmation of the singer's ownership of his "own creative works".

Sharon Osbourne’s charity single for victims of the Asian tsunami and Hurricane Katrina is released today.

Iron Maiden's manager has blasted Sharon Osbourne and the organisers of the Ozzfest for allegedly sparking the near riot that ruined the British rockers' final night on the tour.

Ozzy Osbourne's manager wife Sharon has blasted Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson for using the Ozzfest tour to poke fun at her husband.

Velvet Revolver stars Slash and Duff McKagan have reignited their legal feud

Artists confirmed so far for the Live 8 concerts on July 2: London: Mariah Carey; Coldplay; Dido; Keane; Elton John; Annie Lennox; Paul McCartney; Muse; Razorlight; REM; Scissor Sisters; Snow Patrol; Stereophonics; Sting; Joss Stone; Robbie Williams; U2; Velvet Revolver; Bob Geldof; The Killers; Madonna; The Cure.

Velvet Revolver guitarist Dave Kushner almost got into a fight with universally derided rapper Vanilla Ice when he was a member of the Ice ice baby star's touring band, following a disagreement over money.

A host of stars will today gather in the studio to record Sharon Osbourne’s tsunami charity single.

The star-studded line-up for Sharon Osbourne’s tsunami charity single was unveiled today.

U2 have stormed the most important readers poll of 2004 after landing Best Single, Best Album, Artist of The Year, Best Band and Best Video prizes in rock bible Rolling Stone.

Legendary guitarist Slash considered suicide after watching Axl Rose record his vocals at the final Guns N' Roses recording session.

Slipknot singer Corey Taylor is alive and well, despite circulating internet rumours he recently died.

Ronan Keating has encouraged his former Boyzone bandmates to take inspiration from rock star Slash - and reform the group without its original frontman.

British glam rockers The Darkness and veteran group Metallica were the toast of the Kerrang! Awards in London last night.

Troubled rocker Scott Weiland has used the video for his band Velvet Revolver's new track to document his infamous battle with drugs and past marital crises.

The Beastie Boys have stormed back to the top of the American charts after a six-year absence.

American rocker Slash has apologised to Guns N' Roses fans around the world for letting them down - and blames Axl Rose for the band's demise.