Dr. Pepper keep Guns N' Roses pledge

Soft drinks firm Dr. Pepper has kept its free drinks pledge to mark Guns N' Roses Chinese Democracy album release.

Earlier this year, the company promised that, if Axl Rose's band finally completed work on the LP, every American would be entitled to a free beverage.

Guns N' Roses spent 15 years working on the record, which is confirmed for release on November 24.

A spokesperson said: "We never thought this day would come. Now it's here, all we can say is the Dr. Pepper's on us."

Americans can visit Dr. Pepper's website and register for a free voucher during a 24-hour period following the disc's release.