Rdeyahlxp Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal recently revealed that he was focusing on his solo career after spending eight years playing in the Axl Rose-fronted band. Thal, however, stopped short of saying that he was no longer a member of GUNS N' ROSES, which has caused some fans to criticize him for not coming clean about where he stands with the group.Asked by journalist Gary Graff to clarify his status with GUNS N' ROSES, Thal said: "That is the thing I am not to elaborate on. I think there's enough clues out there for you to figure out what I'm up to now."He continued: "I'm a real busy guy and really enjoying everything I'm doing, and I think that everything I'm doing has a future and a bigger plan — the solo stuff, the other bands, the producing, the charity and educational things I'm doing. These are all the things I love that I've really missed, and I'm very happy to be putting my time back into that. It's really what I should be doing."Bumblefoot joined GUNS N' ROSES in early 2006 as the replacement for Buckethead. He made his live debut with the band at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on May 12, 2006.Back in 2013, Bumblefoot expressed his frustration over the fact that GUNS N' ROSES had not made any new music since the release of 2008's "Chinese Democracy". He said: "If something came out at this point, it would be very old material that is just being released now. So it would be unheard material, but to me, I don't consider that a new record, I consider that just releasing old material from a band that doesn't exist anymore. And we need to make an album of this band right now." He added: "I'm all about making music; that's why I make music — to make music. So I'd like to really do that. I would be very happy if GUNS N' ROSES could do that…. I wanna make some music with these motherfuckers. It's a damn good band and we should really have the opportunity to give what we can to all [the fans], and make some music for [the fans]."Bumblefoot released a new solo album, "Little Brother Is Watching", in February. The disc was composed, produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Bumblefoot at his studio in New Jersey, and also features drummer Dennis Leeflang.Another GUNS N' ROSES guitarist, D.J. Ashba, issued a statement on Monday (July 27) saying that he was leaving GUNS N' ROSES. His statement read in part, "It is with a very heavy heart and yet great pride that I announce that I've decided to close this chapter of my life and encapsulate the wonderful times that I've shared with GUNS N' ROSES into fond memories. I have reached a point in my life where I feel its time to dedicate myself to my band SIXX: A.M., my adoring wife and family, and to the many new adventures that the future holds for me."Ashba added: "I want to take a moment to thank Axl from the bottom of my heart for not only the most incredible experience of my life, but for truly believing in me. You are a true friend and a champion of mine and I am forever grateful. And even as I move on to pursue other endeavors, I will always remain one of your biggest fans. I also would like to thank each and every one of you fans for your love and support throughout the years."Ashba said earlier in his statement that working with GUNS N' ROSES was "the most incredible journey I could have possibly imagined."Read more at http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/bumblefoot-says-there-are-enough-clues-out-there-for-fans-to-figure-out-his-status-with-guns-n-roses/#20Psqo1Fblt9hsvU.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post maynard Posted July 30, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2015 Ron is a coward. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Liquor & Whores Posted July 30, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2015 There is a thin line between being mysterious and ridiculous. I think there's enough clues out there for you to figure out which of the two BBF's now. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Słash Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 So it means he is not Axl's BFF anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towelie Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I'm one of Rons biggest supporters, but the way he has handled this whole thing has been pretty shitty. He should've said nothing at all until he could publicly announce his departure, because this is not making him look good at all right now. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russel Nash Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Ron is a coward.He's sucking the tit a little longer and not burning the bridge just in case. After all, he tried to associate with a big name like Weiland but failed miserably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChineseIRS Posted July 30, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2015 Give it a break BBF...DJ maybe the most untolerable person in the world, but at least he had the balls to come right out and say he was done. BBfs whole shtick with his "clues" bullshit is so played out. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JONEZY Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Maybe there is some legal mumbo-jumbo going on. IE: Maybe Ron recorded some guitar parts/unfinished songs that Axl has. Now he wants them back? Who knows. But it would be nice if he would just say, I'm outta here.Just throwing that out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darknightfan Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I think it's very obvious that hes out of the band. I don't understand ppl who still think he's in the band. Is it just b.c he didn't confirm it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Sounds like he is out..........but keeping the door open in case Axl wants him to go on tour again in 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bards Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Come on people. He can't say for legal reasons. If you were in his position, you wouldn't want to see all the GNR cash you'd earned over the past few years go flying out the window either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padme Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Sounds like he is out..........but keeping the door open in case Axl wants him to go on tour again in 2016.Read again. It is not about a tour. It is about a new album made by CD leftovers. He wants a brand new album with his music and lyrics on it. He doesn´t want to redo someone else´s solo. So if he doesn´t even want to participate to some extend into a new (old) songs album there is no way he will be willing to play those songs live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 For fuck's sake... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Sounds like he is out..........but keeping the door open in case Axl wants him to go on tour again in 2016.Read again. It is not about a tour. It is about a new album made by CD leftovers. He wants a brand new album with his music and lyrics on it. He doesn´t want to redo someone else´s solo. So if he doesn´t even want to participate to some extend into a new (old) songs album there is no way he will be willing to play those songs live.Valid points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tentonneskeleton Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 bumble y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pockets Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 BUMBLEFOOT says there's 'Clues' but BUMBLEFOOT doesn't give you 'THE CLUE' which is i'm 'IN' or 'OUT' of GNR right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Who Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Is Bumblefoot the Riddler to Axl's Bruce Wayne? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew07 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 poor bumble, im glad hes out doing something he enjoys but he should just not say anything related to guns since it seems like some legal bullshit is stopping him from saying anymore, although its confusing as to why dj can just announce his shit and bumble cant....weird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdeyahlxp Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Personally I'm quite done with this band. I used to follow for the laughs, but this has become just incredibly embarrassing. I fear Axl is so deep into shit now (Team Brazil, everyone leaving, to stubborn for a reunion, waning interest etc.) that this might become the last we have heard from Gn'R (at least for long) and another major blow to Axl's creativity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 If he was out, would he not just say it since no contracts would apply anymore? If DJ can just walk, then Ron definitely can... If he's not saying anything it's because he thinks it's the right thing to do in the circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grouse Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 (edited) The guy scored some points with me by being fan friendly but now he's just being a total spineless ass. Can't believe I'd actually give ashba some kudos for coming out the way he did, take some notes Ron.Contracts and roses it is then... Edited July 30, 2015 by grouse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pockets Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Bumblefoot's Contracts N' Roses Circus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radioeed Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Zzzzzzzzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Give it a break BBF...DJ maybe the most untolerable person in the world, but at least he had the balls to come right out and say he was done. BBfs whole shtick with his "clues" bullshit is so played out.Excellent post. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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