GUNS N’ ROSES’ NEWEST AXEMAN, DJ ASHBA

 

  Legendary band Guns N' Roses announced that guitarist and songwriter Dj Ashba has joined the band. DJ Ashba, who officially replaces current Nine Inch Nails guitarist Robin Finck.

"Dj's a gifted, energetic guitarist that Guns N' Roses is proud to have on board!!" Axl Rose narrated. "We're very excited to have the opportunity to work together. Guns' radar has silently been aware of Dj's presence for quite some time. He brings a fresh approach to our particular brand of mayhem expanding the tapestry of Guns N' Roses live. Once Dj's name was in the hat, the hat disappeared!!"

"It's an honor to have the opportunity to be a part of a band that I have always loved and respected," said Dj Ashba. "I'm looking forward to working with Axl, who is not only one of the few great front men of our generation, but a true artist."

Dj Ashba co-wrote and co-produced Motley Crue's latest album Saints of Los Angeles, which garnered a 2008 GRAMMY nomination for Best Hard Rock Performance, as well as co-wrote and co-produced the Sixx AM album Heroin Diaries.

Photos: on top: DJ Ashba, below: AXL Rose