Universal Music is giving fans a chance to hear three new tracks from GUNS N' ROSES new album, Chinese Democracy. Simply text "GNR" to 909090 to check out the music and to hear about the coolest contests. For more info visit this location.

Guns N' Roses and Best Buy have lined up a series of Chinese Democracy listening events in nine US cities. Pre-order the album at Best Buy and bring your receipt for "front of the line access" plus receive a free exclusive Chinese Democracy t-shirt at the following events (while supplies last):

November

17 - New York, NY at 7pm - Webster Hall – The Studio
17 - Dallas, TX at 8pm - Whisky Bar
17 - Chicago, IL at at 8pm - Joe's
18 - Los Angeles, CA at 9PM - The Roxy
18 - Minneapolis, MN at 6:30pm - Fine Line
19 - Atlanta, GA at 7:30pm - Tabernacle
20 - San Francisco, CA at 7:30pm - Mezzanine
20 - Boston, MA at 8pm - Cavern Club At Hard Rock Café
20 - Detroit, MI at 7pm

Worldwide release dates for Chinese Democracy are as follows:

Americas:

Brazil: November 27th

Canada: November 23rd

Colombia: November 23rd

Mexico: November 24th

Europe:

Austria: November 21st

Belgium: November 21st

Denmark: November 24th

Finland: November 23rd

France: November 22nd

Germany: November 22nd

Greece: November 24th

Ireland: November 21st

Italy: November 21st

Netherlands: November 21st

Norway: November 22nd

Poland: November 21st

Portugal: November 24th

Spain: November 25th

Sweden: November 24th

Switzerland: November 21st

UK: November 24th

Asia and Australia:

Australia: November 21st

Japan: November 22nd

Chinese Democracy will include the following 14 songs: 'Chinese Democracy', 'Shackler's Revenge', 'Better', 'Street Of Dreams', 'If The World', 'There Was A Time', 'Catcher N' The Rye', 'Scraped', 'Riad N' The Bedouins', 'Sorry', 'I.R.S.', 'Madagascar', 'This I Love', 'Prostitute'.

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