Guns N' Roses have taken a few knocks in recent years for appearing onstage late or rolling past curfews as a result, but one of the main reasons for that occurrence is the production value that they're bringing to audiences around the world.

Guitarist DJ Ashba tells Australia's Yahoo7 News that the production issues are a common reason for the delay in getting the band to the stage. He explains, "We have a huge rig and pyrotechnics so often it's the case of fitting all that into the venue. Our number one priority is to make the shows safe. [The criticism from fans on social media] kills us as a band because we're not doing any of this on purpose. Our main goal is to go and give the fans a show they will never forget and we understand how expensive tickets are. We take that into account and when we do hit the stage, it's almost impossible to get us off."

The guitarist also addressed the sometimes negative perception of frontman Axl Rose in the media, explaining, "I think a lot of people and the press try to blow it up and say he's an a--hole, but everyone can be an a--hole if you get them on the wrong day. One thing people don't seem to get is that he's genuinely funny and he's always joking around and telling stories to make people laugh. I always say that if he wasn't a musician, he'd be a great comedian. I wish the world could see that side of him because it's the opposite of what people have branded in their brains."

Even though Ashba is one of the last members to join the current Guns N' Roses lineup, he says that Rose has done nothing but treat his bandmates like gold since he started. He adds, "He lets us write our own solos and gives everybody their time to shine on stage and I think that says a lot about who he is. He has no problem sharing the spotlight, in fact he quite likes it." Guns N' Roses will next take the stage this March in Australia.

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