http://www.eagle-rock.com/artist/CC9F16/Duff+McKagan%26%2339%3Bs+Loaded New York, NY <br /><br />Duff McKagan's Loaded, have just returned from a European trek and, are about to go into production for their upcoming feature film The Taking. <br />This rock 'n' roll flick, reminiscent of The Beatles' "A Hard Day's Night" and Led Zeppelin's "The Song Remains The Same," is a series of "vignettes" that explores the lyrical content of their recently released studio album of the same title (Armoury Records -- April 19, 2011). <br />A video of "Executioner's Song," shot live during their European tour has recently been released. Grammy/American Music Award-winning songwriter/recording artist Duff McKagan has sold over 100 million albums, and ushered in a whole new generation of hard rock fans as a founding member of Guns 'N' Roses and Velvet Revolver. <br />In Loaded, which he formed in 1999, McKagan steps up as lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist, with bassist Jeff Rouse, guitarist Mike Squires, and drummer Ian Carpenter. <br />The past few months have kept Loaded busy, with not only The Taking album, released to critical acclaim, and the special edition CD/DVD re-issue of their 2009 album Sick (Armoury Records -- May 24,2011), they also embarked on an international tour, and performed at Austin's SXSW Music Conference. <br />Additionally, McKagan was a featured speaker, hosting the seminar "Your Financial Advisor Is Duff McKagan" (he is a graduate of the acclaimed Albers School of Business and a partner in wealth management firm Meridian Rock).
