Guns N’ Roses ‘Use Your Illusion': The Stories Behind Every Song
Breaking down the twin epics from the biggest band in the world at the time.
Use Your Illusion Songs
Axl Rose’s Divisive ‘My World’ Points to Guns N’ Roses’ Future
Izzy Stradlin's reaction: "What the f--- is this?"
How Axl Rose Transcended Emotional Destruction With ‘Estranged’
Guns N' Roses front man channeled heartache and frustration into 'Use Your Illusion II' epic.
How Guns N’ Roses Flexed Musical Muscle on Dazzling ‘Locomotive’
The funk-metal epic remains one of the band's greatest technical achievements.
The Guns N’ Roses Dustups That Led to ‘Breakdown’
Piano-led ‘Use Your Illusion’ track was nailed down after members battled to understand the composition.
How a Backstage Brawl Inspired Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Shotgun Blues’
Axl Rose took aim at Vince Neil on the scorching 'Use Your Illusion II' track.
When Axl Rose Went Ballistic on the Press in ‘Get in the Ring’
Venomous 'Use Your Illusion II' track nearly ended one rock journalist's career.
Why Guns N’ Roses Covered Bob Dylan’s ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door’
Band made song a live staple before recording studio version.
How Guns N’ Roses Kissed Their Past Goodbye on ‘Yesterdays’
They split the difference here between their debut's rancorous blues rock, and the high-brow art-rock of their new double album.
How Guns N’ Roses Built ’14 Years’ From Two Different Songs
Axl Rose and Izzy Stradlin made like Dr. Frankenstein to complete a track for 'Use Your Illusion II.'
When Guns N’ Roses Took a Stance on the Still-Relevant ‘Civil War’
'Use Your Illusion II' opener remains an integral part of the band's live set, offering a resonant message.
Slash’s ‘Coma’ Pushed Guns N’ Roses Into Complicated Territory
Izzy Stradlin and Gilby Clarke had trouble performing the song live.