Chinese Democracy first official release of new Guns N' Roses material since 1999's "Oh My God". (The entire album was made available for the game on April 14, 2009 as downloadable content) It was followed by "If the World", which plays during the closing credits of the 2008 film "Body of Lies". "Billboard" announced a firm release date for "Chinese Democracy", November 23, 2008, on October 9. In the US, the retail release is sold exclusively through Best Buy. The first single, "Chinese Democracy", was released on October 22, 2008. It was debuted on the Opie and Anthony show broadcast by KROQ-FM.
Chinese Democracy late November 1999, Rose played several tracks for "Rolling Stone", who likened the new sound to "Led Zeppelin's "Physical Graffiti" remixed by Beck and Trent Reznor". Rose said in 1999 that the band had recorded enough material for two albums. He also said the recording sessions had produced enough material for several albums, including an album that is "more industrial and electronica-influenced than "Chinese Democracy"". According to former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach, Rose told him "Chinese Democracy" was to be the first in a trilogy of albums. Sources said the band's initial plans were to record two albums, release