 Loaded 's music has often been described as hard rock with elements of punk , earning comparisons to the Ramones , Iggy Pop and Lou Reed , as well as McKagan 's then @-@ former band Guns N ' Roses . The band cites influences from groups such as The Rolling Stones , The Saints , Thin Lizzy , Black Flag and Fear among others . Blogcritics reviewer Chris Beaumont stated that their music " is bluesy hard rock that occasionally borders on the punk side of the coin . It is simultaneously slick and raw , yet it lacks the power and fury of old school Guns N ' Roses or the full @-@ on force of Velvet Revolver . Regardless , there is something decidedly infectious in its stripped @-@ down nature . " 
