'Chinese Democracy' set for 11/23 release

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Guns N' Roses' long-awaited "Chinese Democracy" album is set to debut next month and will be sold exclusively through Best Buy, Geffen Records announced.

The title track, the first single from the album, was released to radio on Wednesday.

The 14-song album will be available beginning Nov. 23 at Best Buy and BestBuy.com on CD, vinyl, and digital downloads. "Chinese Democracy" is the first album of new material from the popular rock band since the 1991 simultaneous releases of "Use Your Illusion I" and "Use Your Illusion II."

"The release of 'Chinese Democracy' marks a historic moment in rock 'n' roll," co-managers Irving Azoff and Andy Gould said in a statement. "We're launching with a monumental campaign developed by Gary Arnold and the Best Buy team that matches the groundbreaking sound of the album itself. Guns N' Roses fans have every reason to celebrate, for this is only the beginning."

"'Chinese Democracy' is one of the most highly anticipated albums in music history, and Best Buy is thrilled to deliver this explosive and previously elusive release to Guns N' Roses fans. Longtime fans will be rewarded for their patience and loyalty to this great band, while a new generation of fans will be blown away," added Gary Arnold, senior entertainment officer for Best Buy.

"Axl Rose is one of the most dynamic and gifted writers and performers in modern music. Best Buy is excited to work with Axl to make the release of 'Chinese Democracy' the musical event of 2008."