7 Most Popular Editors' Blogs of 2008

Our readers speak: The most-read SPIN editors' blog entries about Katy Perry, the Boss, "Twilight," and more.
Katy Perry and Bruce Springsteen

When they're not busy churning out the pages of the magazine, SPIN's editors take a few minutes to offer an online-only angle for SPIN.com on hot topics of the moment. Check out each editor's most popular blog entry below, and delve into MGMT remixes, the Twilight saga, lame pop stars, tender man love, and more!

5 Most Popular News Stories of 2008

Our readers speak: the most-read stories of the year include Axl, Metallica, abstinent teen vampires, and more.
Axl Rose and James Hetfield

Without a doubt, the return of Guns N' Roses -- even if only the "Rose" part resembles the original band of hooligans who once welcomed us to the jungle -- was the most popular news story of the year on SPIN.com. Metallica's back-to-basics new album and tour wasn't far behind.

10 Most Popular Reviews of 2008

Find out which albums and live shows generated the most buzz among SPIN.com readers!
Tegan Quin, R.E.M.

We've already revealed our most important albums, songs, and videos of 2008, but what music garnered your interest this year?

Axl on 'Chinese Democracy': "It's Not a Solo Album"

The reclusive frontman speaks out on Guns N' Roses' just-released opus. Click here to read the rant!
Axl Rose / photo by George Chin

Okay, let's say you're the leader of a successful band. You break up the band in a highly publicized spat and then recruit a cadre of supporting musicians that were not in the original band and release a long-awaited album under the original moniker. Should the record be referred to as a "solo album" at that point? According to Guns N' Roses' Axl Rose: No!

Kanye Tops GNR and Killers on Album Chart

Will besting Axl Rose and Brandon Flowers help mend West's broken heart? Click here for details!
<a href="http://www.spin.com/blog/album-review-kanye-wests-808s-and-heartbreak"><i>808s and Heartbreak</i></a> / <a href="http://www.spin.com/reviews/guns-n-roses-chinese-democracy-geffen"><i>Chinese Democracy</i></a>

Maybe next decade, Axl.

GNR's Hollywood Album Release Party

What if you released a record after a 15-year wait and nobody showed up? SPIN.com's intrepid Axl fan Ben Lashes investigates.
Ben Lashes

Sunday morning, Guns N' Roses fans' undying dedication to their holy grail, Chinese Democracy, was rewarded when the album -- after 15 years and countless delays and doubtful bets -- finally ar

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