Jason Price of Live-Metal.Net recently got a chance to sit down with ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke to discuss musical roots, his upcoming musical endeavours, his new role as a Rock N' Roll Fantasy Camp Counsellor, a possible book about GN'R and even a little Chinese Democracy. Here are a few excerpts from the chat:

On Rock N' Roll Fantasy Camp:

Live-Metal.Net: Currently you are on tour as a counsellor for the Rock N' Roll Fantasy Camp, how did you become involved with the program?

Gilby Clarke: "Actually a bunch of my friends have always been a part of it. Teddy Andreadis who used to play keyboards for Guns N' Roses, and Bruce Kulick have done it. Whenever they talk about it they always have great things to say about it and how it not only gives back to people who aren't professional musicians and the way it gives back to the musicians themselves. They get a sense of accomplishment

working with people. I went down to Los Angeles to audition and I had a great time! I thought that the people were really fun and I just really enjoyed the whole process."

Live-Metal.Net: I would imagine that having experience on the production side of things probably lends itself pretty well to this project by putting all your expertise to work in a classroom setting.

Gilby Clarke: "Yeah it definitely is a good experience for everyone involved."

Live-Metal.Net: What are you looking forward to the most about the Rock N' Roll Fantasy Camp tour?

Gilby Clarke: "It is mostly about just talking to people. As a musician, you surround yourself with other musicians, so it is very easy to lose touch. What is really great about this is that you are one-on-one with people and get to hear what they are inspired by. I have never been one of those musicians that follows a trend. It always bothers me when I hear other artists saying "Do this for the fans. Give them what they want." I just don't think that is really an fans from that. So it is always nice to get a little feedback, some honest feedback. That is another thing that is really great about this."

On the Future of Supernova:

Live-Metal.Net: Rock Star: Supernova reunited back in May of 2008 for a benefit. Is there any chance we might see you all back together again sometime soon?

Gilby Clarke: "It is kind of funny because we never officially pulled the plug on it. It was a project and Tommy (Lee) and I will always be friends. I just don't think it is anyone's priority at this point. I think we gave it our best shot and there were some things that were successful about it and some things that weren't. I don't think it will ever really go away but over time we may forget about it. At this point, you never really know what will come up."

On Chinese Democracy:

Live-Metal.Net: I have a habit of throwing this one in here. When do you think that Chinese Democracy will be released?

Gilby Clarke: "There was point there, I have to tell you, that I was absolutely sure it was coming out but at this point I have no idea. I am just like every other person and I am a fan of GNR's music but I have no idea. I have heard a couple songs just like everybody else and I am just as curious as everybody else. I am really curious to see what kind of music you break up a really good band for."

Live-Metal.Net: Is there anything else you want to add?

Gilby Clarke: "I think that is about it. I think there is a really interesting vibe right now, we just have to be patient and hopefully we will get some good records out of it."

The full interview is available at this location.