As he gears up for the May 12 release of his much-buzzed-about new book,“How To Be A Man (And Other Illusions)” (Da Capo Press), former GUNS N’ ROSES bassist Duff McKagan will issue a three-song companion EP, “How To Be A Man”. Due on the same day as the book, the disc features former GUNS N’ ROSES guitarist Izzy Stradlin, ALICE IN CHAINS vocalist/guitarist Jerry Cantrell, STONE SOUR drummer Roy Mayorga and drummer Taz Bentley. It will be available for pre-order beginning May 5.