NEWS

Guns N’ Roses were joined on stage by Angus Young during a recent gig in Hannover, Germany. The AC/DC guitarist, a good friend of Axl Rose after the latter stood in for Brian Johnson last year, played on the ’DC standards Whole Lotta Rosie and Riff Raff.

Saxon’s 22nd studio album is to be titled Thunderbolt. Produced by Andy Sneap, it’s due out in January 2018 and will be backed by a huge tour. The album is set to include a tribute to Lemmy called They Played Rock And Roll.

Nikki Sixx says he has “unofficially retired, or maybe just expired” from touring. The Mötley Crüe bassist has “no immediate plans” to go on the road again “unless I get a wild hair up my ass or something or somebody really inspirational comes along.” Mr. Big (pictured) have announced six UK dates at Nottingham Rock City November 16, Newcastle Northumbria University 17, London Shepherd’s Bush Empire 19, Manchester Academy 21, Glasgow ABC 22, Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall 23. Support comes from The Answer and Faster Pussycat.

Wolfsbane play Christmas dates at Winchester The Railway December 15, Edinburgh Bannerman’s 16, Birmingham Asylum 17, London Islington Academy 21, Pontypool Dragonfly 22, Bolton Bar Metro Rocks 23.