Two separate independent record labels are suing Guns N’ Roses and Interscope-Geffen A&M for $1 million over a claim that they used two samples of work by German electronic musician Ulrich Schnauss without licensing.The samples were used on Chinese Democracy’s “Riad N’ the Bedouins” and come from Schnauss’ “Wherever You Are” and “A Strangely Isolated Place.”After the modest sales of Chinese Democracy, maybe these labels would accept their payment in the form of Dr. Pepper? (Via: Yahoo Music)

No, Axl is not just conflicted.  According to the New York Daily News, the manic-depressive rocker is going through mood swings and is on rocky terrain with his manager, Irving Azoff.  Apparently, the rift stems from disagreement about how to revive sale numbers for Rose’s recent album, Chinese Democracy.  What the Daily News has failed to acknowledge, however, is that the real victim here is Axl’s haircut.

With no rhyme or reason, our editorial staff chooses the top 10 biggest music-related news stories of 2008. Coming in at #10, Axl Rose taking legal action against Dr. Pepper.
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