DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED, the band led by VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan, and ADLER, which features in its ranks GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler, joined forces for two shows in Japan on March 7-8 at Duo Music Exchange in Shibuya.

McKagan and Adler took turns making guest appearances in each other's sets at the March 7 concert. The bassist turned up during ADLER's show to perform the classic track "Sweet Child O' Mine"while the drummer sat behind the kit during LOADED's set on "It's So Easy". Check out video footage below.

DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED's latest album, "The Taking", was released in April 2011 via Eagle Rock Entertainment. The CD landed at position No. 12 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists, defined as those who have never appeared in the Top 100 of The Billboard 200.

ADLER's debut album, "Back From The Dead", was released in North America on November 26 via New Ocean Media. The CD was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Jeff Pilson (FOREIGNER, DOKKEN) and was mixed by Jay Ruston (ANTHRAX, STONE SOUR).

ADLER is comprised of Adler, Bunton, guitarist Lonny Paul (ADLER'S APPETITE), and bassist Johnny Martin (CHELSEA SMILES).