So, American readers, get ready to log on to www.drpepper.com on 23 Nov, the day Guns N Roses' long awaited new album 'Chinese Democracy' finally arrives in record stores (which I've just realised is a Sunday, which is strange), because there, as promised, they'll provide you with a free can of their fizzy drink.
As previously reported, Dr Pepper announced earlier this year they'd give a free can of Dr Pepper to every American if Axl Rose managed to get his new album out this year. With the 23 Nov release date now confirmed, a massive Dr Pepper coupon offer is now being prepared.
Americans wanting to take up the offer will have to log on at some point on 23 Nov, and may have to wait up to six weeks for their coupon. They have until the end of February to get their free can. If the whole of America did log on to register for a coupon, I'm not sure Dr Pepper's servers could cope with the demand in a 24 hour period, but we'll see I guess.
Confirming the offer, Dr Pepper marketing chief Tony Jacobs told reporters: "We never thought this day would come. But now that it's here all we can say is: The Dr Pepper's on us".
HMV have announced 'Chinese Democracy' will be released here in the UK the next day on 24 Nov, though they'll be no free fizzy drinks for us, which doesn't seem fair. Radio 1 aired the title track off the new long player yesterday, and have now added it to their C list. We, meanwhile, will have some more Guns N Roses news in a minute.