Duff McKagan Puts on Unforgettable Night at Packed Manchester Academy 2 [Photos]

Looking through gig listings can often throw up some wonderful surprises, and when one of those listings is for is someone who was part of the band that changed the course of your life it’s a no brainer. You must go. A chance to see Duff McKagan up close and personal was too tempting to ignore. Cardiff’s James and the Cold Gun make for fantastic show openers with their raging garage rock full of pain and passion and high energy. The Welsh rockers are ones to watch for sure. Raw, honest songs performed with zero pretentions and full-on intensity. A wonderful start to the evening. As part of Guns n’ Roses Duff McKagan was part of the band that was responsible for me, and countless others, getting into rock and metal music. Everything that has followed since can probably be traced back to hea...

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