Lorna Shore guitarist Adam De Micco has stirred up conversation online after sharing his blunt opinion about Guns N’ Roses’ classic hit “Sweet Child O’ Mine.” In a recent interview with Guitar World, De Micco didn’t hold back when discussing the song — or Axl Rose’s and Slash’s performances on it.
🎸 “Sweet Child O’ Mine Is a Terrible Song”
While reflecting on how touring shaped his approach to Lorna Shore’s new album, De Micco admitted that his perspective on songwriting had changed drastically since the band’s Pain Remains era.
“After touring Pain Remains, riffs or ideas I thought were cool didn’t land when we played them live,” he said. “You realize a part is too complicated, or isn’t musical or digestible.”
That led him to think about songs that stand the test of time — including one he personally dislikes.
“I was at the gym once and heard Guns N’ Roses. Sweet Child O’ Mine is a terrible song — I hate Axl’s voice and don’t even like Slash’s playing, but it stands the test of time,” De Micco said. “Nowadays music comes and goes in less than a year, yet there are bands from 30, 40 years ago, and people are still excited to hear it, and I’m like, ‘How?’”
💭 Writing Something Timeless
Despite his harsh take, De Micco explained that Sweet Child O’ Mine’s enduring popularity actually inspired him creatively.
“That was my main inspiration — writing something timeless,” he continued. “I wanted to write a guitar lick that some kid wanted to learn. Crazy Train was mine and Andrew’s.”
His comments highlight a deeper philosophy about creating music that connects emotionally — rather than just technically — with audiences.
🔥 New Album “I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me” Out Now
According to Blabbermouth, Lorna Shore released their fifth studio album, I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me, on September 12, 2025, via Century Media Records.
The record marks a significant evolution for the band following Pain Remains, featuring singles like “Oblivion,” “Unbreakable,” and “Prison of Flesh.”
De Micco’s new philosophy — balancing technical skill with emotional impact — is reflected throughout the album’s sound and songwriting approach.
