Caught_in_a_Coma Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 That anniversary is right around the corner. This gives Axl, Slash, and Duff a few years to prove they can play together and make new songs (maybe finish some existing songs that just have never been quite ready for release) without self destructing. If Izzy sees this, he might feel reassured about performing and recording with the guys again. Dangling this carrot in front of Steven can be good motivation to help him stay sober for a few more years. It also saves something for the 30th anniversary of AFD. We could get that new rumored greatest hits album featuring 3-4 new tracks this year or next year, followed by maybe a final GN'R album for the AFD 30th anniversary that features Izzy's involvement and Steven's drumming. It could be total wishful thinking as well. Mods, if this should go in an existing Izzy/Steven thread, I understand if it's moved or deleted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana_1991 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 That scenario crossed my mind too 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caught_in_a_Coma Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 Just now, Ana_1991 said: That scenario crossed my mind too Yes! I'm not the only one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfan Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I think it's possible. I view it more like the kiss '96 reunion. Remember when Kiss did that acoustic show before the reunion tour? They brought out ace and Peter for part of the acoustic set and the reaction was incredible. People went ballistic. So keeping Adler and Izzy to only guest spots might work out. Imagine being at a show on the upcoming tour, then fortus and Frank step aside for Izzy and Adler. As long as the fans go crazy, which they probably will, then that would confirm to axl slash and duff that a 30th anniversary tour is needed in 2017. Like it was with kiss, it was no disrespect to singer or Thayer but the crowd wanted ace and Peter more. I think it's incredibly possible they could do it that way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Słash Posted March 9, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted March 9, 2016 There is nothing to "save" anything from anyone. Izzy and Steven are talented musicians who contributed a lot to a band called Guns N' Roses. They should be up there with Slash, Duff and Axl from April. No need to wait for the 30th anniversary or the 80th Anniversary. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2112 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I would guess that Axl and the rest of the guys would welcome Izzy and Steven to join them on select dates for a 30th anniversary tour of AFD, but I just can't see all 5 ever making another record again. I think those 5 guys managed to make one great album, and thats good enough; leave well enough alone. Would be happy to see Izzy contribute to a new record in some capacity. IMO you can't do a new GNR record with Slash and Duff included and not include Izzy... not saying I wouldn't listen to it, but that means almost nothing as I'd listen to just about anything that GnR released at this stage! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlterL Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 They contributed, then they left (one of them fired) there's no reason for them to be there if they're not invited by the rest of the band or to be forced to go if they don't feel like going. If anything Axl, Slash, Duff, Izzy and Steven have the right to do as they please with their lives. No reason to say "x guy should be there" when they all made their decisions that got them in and out of the project under their own will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Potentially all we'll get are the April shows. Then they disappear again. Then next year Vegas AFD Residency Starts Now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Nova Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Not sure if 'saving' is the proper term. It could have started as them (Axl, Slash, Duff) seeing how a few shows worked out, maybe having some guest appearances and then going from there...including a full blown reunion next year for AFD 30th anniversary. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris 55 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 "Nooooo!!! You guys can't play yet! Play next year! It'll mean more then! Right now it's just us 3! You guys go away!" -Axl 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stress Fracture Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I don't think Izzy has much time for the likes of November Rain and Estranged and Steven doesn't belong on them. So, yeah, this year we get the career-spanning setlist with the hybrid line-up and next year we get AFD album shows with the classic five. Because if they put eight or more AFD tracks in the sets this year (which they will) it makes playing AFD on its own next year a lesser experience - unless those are the only shows with Izzy and Steven... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontdamnmeuyi2015 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 That would be awesome. Not sure about Izzy though. He seems to just do what he wants when he wants. Steven I'm sure would do any shows if given the chance. It would be nice if there were a few shows with the 5 originals members and then it should be recorded. guess once the first few shows get going, we'll hear more news. At least I hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caught_in_a_Coma Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 1 hour ago, Chris 55 said: "Nooooo!!! You guys can't play yet! Play next year! It'll mean more then! Right now it's just us 3! You guys go away!" -Axl OR "You know Axl, I love you guys but you know how less can be more when we're all together. I know you're going to do want to do things next year for the big 30th anniversary of AFD. You care if I just show a up a bit then rather than doing this year on top of next year as well? I just don't think I want to be at all of these things and the anniversary year might be a better fit for me" Sounds more than reasonable to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom-Ass Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 3 hours ago, AlterL said: They contributed, then they left (one of them fired) there's no reason for them to be there if they're not invited by the rest of the band or to be forced to go if they don't feel like going. If anything Axl, Slash, Duff, Izzy and Steven have the right to do as they please with their lives. No reason to say "x guy should be there" when they all made their decisions that got them in and out of the project under their own will. Slash and Duff also left the band if you recall... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris 55 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 6 minutes ago, Caught_in_a_Coma said: OR "You know Axl, I love you guys but you know how less can be more when we're all together. I know you're going to do want to do things next year for the big 30th anniversary of AFD. You care if I just show a up a bit then rather than doing this year on top of next year as well? I just don't think I want to be at all of these things and the anniversary year might be a better fit for me" Sounds more than reasonable to me. Nah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofnazareth Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 If there is a time to do the original lineup reunion, its now.....'saving' Izzy/Popcorn doesn't make any sense from a creative viewpoint. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archtop Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I posted this yesterday in the Izzy Out thread Were thinking along the same lines. AFD 30 is an interesting scenario, perhaps it makes more sense to Izzy. Who cares if they all come together for a nostalga trip, that's what an anniversary is all about. Steven we hope would have another years sobriety and good behaviour under his belt. Axl, Slash and Duff already going out on the road and selling out shows would hush potential backers wondering if a) GNR is still relevant, b) Slaxl can deliver the goods. if the big three are successful wouldnt a full reunion be able to pick and choose what venue, festival they want or at least have more leverage. I wonder If this is the intention all along, if so would all the people forking out now for Vegas do it again next year for a full line up? Would it be dicking the fans, many have said this is a money grab, so would potentially a full line up in the future be money grab 2. ? Izzy watches this out for now let s some of the heat die down over Axl and Slash sharing a stage. He and Steven step up next year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caught_in_a_Coma Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 43 minutes ago, Archtop said: I posted this yesterday in the Izzy Out thread Were thinking along the same lines. AFD 30 is an interesting scenario, perhaps it makes more sense to Izzy. Who cares if they all come together for a nostalga trip, that's what an anniversary is all about. Steven we hope would have another years sobriety and good behaviour under his belt. Axl, Slash and Duff already going out on the road and selling out shows would hush potential backers wondering if a) GNR is still relevant, b) Slaxl can deliver the goods. if the big three are successful wouldnt a full reunion be able to pick and choose what venue, festival they want or at least have more leverage. I wonder If this is the intention all along, if so would all the people forking out now for Vegas do it again next year for a full line up? Would it be dicking the fans, many have said this is a money grab, so would potentially a full line up in the future be money grab 2. ? Izzy watches this out for now let s some of the heat die down over Axl and Slash sharing a stage. He and Steven step up next year. Yeah, exactly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Jay Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I think Judment Day is now over, and we will have everything we wanted. Welcome to paradise. Legendary statut and tremendous rebrand, reunion concerts, cd songs, new songs and everything in between. GNR want to sell a shitload of tshirts and cds for th rest of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emybdc Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 4 hours ago, Chris 55 said: "Nooooo!!! You guys can't play yet! Play next year! It'll mean more then! Right now it's just us 3! You guys go away!" -Axl LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k12 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I thought that as well, at least a 30th Appetite For Destruction reunion, if this "reunion" is going to go well I can definitely see them having an Arena tour the following year of playing Appetite from Start to Finish which would be awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shjtjustgotreal Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 8 hours ago, Caught_in_a_Coma said: Yes! I'm not the only one! YOU'RE NOT THE ONLY ONE YOU'RE NOT THE ONLY ONE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofnazareth Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 this band needs to get back to their old mindset of trying to 'bury appetite'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Drama Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 4 hours ago, Stress Fracture said: I don't think Izzy has much time for the likes of November Rain and Estranged and Steven doesn't belong on them. So, yeah, this year we get the career-spanning setlist with the hybrid line-up and next year we get AFD album shows with the classic five. Because if they put eight or more AFD tracks in the sets this year (which they will) it makes playing AFD on its own next year a lesser experience - unless those are the only shows with Izzy and Steven... Steven needs to fucking practice and go for drum lessons and beast it with a double kick set like he was a couple years back and Izzy needs to not be so fuckin punk rock all the time. Not to mention his work on November Rain is massively underrated - definitely some of his best softer playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I may be pessimistic but I don't think the 30th anniversary is going to be much different than the 20th or 25th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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