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“'Appetite for Destruction' was the only thing written with lyrics…” quote by Axl Rose — Download Open image

“'Appetite for Destruction' was the only thing written with lyrics and melody fitting the guitar parts at the same time. After that, I got a barrage of guitar songs that I was supposed to put words to, and I don't know if that was the best thing for Guns.”

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