22.03.2009: Prominenter Neuzugang an der Gitarre. (Guns N' Roses)
Gitarrist und Songwriter D.J. Ashba wurde als Verstärkung der anstehenden Guns N' Roses Tour bekannt gegeben. Ashba, ansonsten bei SiXX: A.M. und Beautiful Creatures im Einsatz, ersetzte den ex- Nine In CH Nails Gitarristen Robin Finck
Axl Rose dazu: "D.J.'s a gifted, energetic guitarist that Guns N' Roses is proud to have on board!! We're very excited to have the opportunity to work together. GUNS' radar has silently been aware of D.J.'s presence for quite some time! He brings a fresh approach to our particular brand of mayhem expanding the tapestry of GN'R live. Once D.J.'s name was in the hat, the hat disappeared!!"
Ashba: "It's an honor to have the opportunity to be a part of a band that I have always loved and respected. I'm looking forward to working with Axl, who is not only one of the few great frontmen of our generation, but a true artist."
D.J. Ashba war auch als Co-Songwriter und Produzent der letzten Mötley Crüe Scheibe "Saints of Los Angeles" und das überragende SIXX: A.M. Album "Heroin Diaries" tätig..