Alan G. Niven is suing Guns N’ Roses for blocking the publication of his autobiography due to an alleged breach of a confidentiality agreement from their past professional relationship

Alan G. Niven, a prominent figure in the music industry, has filed a lawsuit against the band Guns N’ Roses and associated entities, seeking a declaratory judgment to publish his autobiography “Sound N’ Fury: Rock N’ Roll Stories.” The case was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona on November 3, 2025. Niven alleges that Guns N’ Roses is blocking the publication of his book by invoking a confidentiality clause from a 1991 buyout agreement. The lawsuit claims that this agreement is unenforceable due to various reasons, including not being signed by all parties and infringing on Niven’s freedom of speech. Additionally, Niven accuses Guns N’ Roses of tortious interference with his publishing contract with ECW Press, resulting in financial losses and reputational damage.

Niven’s career highlights include managing iconic bands such as Motley Crue and Great White, as well as serving as manager for Guns N’ Roses during their rise to fame. Despite threats from Guns N’ Roses to halt the book’s release, which contains anecdotes about his career and time with the band, Niven seeks court intervention to allow its publication.