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FBI Catch Man Who Leaked New Guns N Roses Songs

Blogger 'ambushed' by agents...

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The blogger who leaked nine tracks from Guns N Roses forthcoming ‘Chinese Democracy’ album has been caught by the FBI.

Kevin Skwerl was visited by agents on Monday (June 23) after he posted the songs on his Antiquiet blog, which he received from “an anonymous online source.”

The blogger was apparently “ambushed” by the agents who were waiting for him. He explained to Rolling Stone: “When I came back from lunch they were waiting in the lobby for me. It’s a little creepy they know where I work.”

Skwerl was forced to remove the tracks immediately after Axl Rose’s attorneys got in touch with him. He was surprised by the visit because he had a somewhat civil conversation with a member of the Guns N’Roses team.

“It was a really cool guy from the G n' R camp that was a middle man between someone who was very angry and me. He was trying to reach out and see if I'd go without a fight, which is more or less what I did,” said Skwerl.

It is reported that the agents were seeking access to the original files that Skwerl had erased. However, because they no longer existed Skwerl was forced to hand over second hand files which are available to download on the Internet.

There’s a lesson kids, don’t download music and don’t piss off Axl Rose.
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  • Im with Axl on this one, i am a dieheart guns fan and i refused to download the new leaks or any leaks. The only time i heard some new songs was in concert at the halifax metro centre on november 20, 2006. I am waiting till Axl releases the album, then i will listen and enjoy. I have all the faith in the world in Axl and the band and i will wait as long as it takes for them to release the album as should all other true GNR fans. Take care Axl and all the best. God Bless

    ~ by Cecil Purcell, Glace Bay Nova Scotia Canada 6/25/2008

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  • Im with Axl on this one, i am a dieheart guns fan and i refused to download the new leaks or any leaks. The only time i heard some new songs was in concert at the halifax metro centre on november 20, 2006. I am waiting till Axl releases the album, then i will listen and enjoy. I have all the faith in the world in Axl and the band and i will wait as long as it takes for them to release the album as should all other true GNR fans. Take care Axl and all the best. God Bless

    ~ by cecilp 6/25/2008

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  • In july 2006 Axl Performed in Nijmegen Holland and he and the band blew us away. That voice!! That band!! for over two hours Axl and his bandmates provided power and emotion. SO we are with him, his band and management for doing this. Go Axl!! Kick ass....and yes provide us with an album (double or not) in the recordstores in Holland. Greets Michael, John, Ruben and Mickey

    ~ by we the fans 6/27/2008

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