Subtle Signs Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 (edited) It's not like we are paying extra for the openers. Skrillex is not much different than when I saw Mix Master Mike on the 2002 tour other than he can probably sell a few thousand tickets on his own. The question is will his fans pay GNR prices to watch him open up? It'll be funny to watch the faces on some old ass fans faces when Skrillex drops the beat or bass or whatever he does. Edited June 17, 2016 by Subtle Signs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Money Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 On May 26, 2016 at 4:25 PM, Slash787 said: @Eddie Money should open for them! I've been calling for Chris Stapelton in the southern cities and I got my wish for Nashville. Best opener on the tour! I hope slash comes out and plays with him. He's a great singer with a bluesy voice. Maybe Eddie will be the first opener for the quick 20 minute set. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadApples87 Posted June 17, 2016 Author Share Posted June 17, 2016 Axl/dc for SD, SEA, LA, AND PHX........cmon and give it to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmapelian Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 On 5/27/2016 at 2:24 PM, BillyMac said: My guess for Nashville...The Cadillac Three, killer band on Big Machine with Southern Rock sound, new album August 5th, and very tight with Steven Tyler! Since Nashville hasn't been announced, I can't help but think it will be someone with Nashville ties just like The Stones did last summer... If Nashville, why not Halestorm? Doesn't Lzzy have an apartment down there? Wouldnt cost anything for them to travel....lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadApples87 Posted June 17, 2016 Author Share Posted June 17, 2016 I had no clue what a skrillex was, so I went to youtube. My assertation is WTF? Is Axl gona do My World with them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom-Ass Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 2 hours ago, 31illusions said: The Cult is Matt Sorums' old band too. Does Matt kicked in the head TWICE? That's an insult if Matt doesn't play. Matt was basically just The Cult's touring drummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highvoltage Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Wow. Some interesting choices, that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom-Ass Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 12 minutes ago, highvoltage said: Wow. Some interesting choices, that's for sure. I haven't even hear of Chris Stapleton or or Billy Talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top-Hatted One Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 28 minutes ago, Tom-Ass said: I haven't even hear of Chris Stapleton or or Billy Talent Me neither. Guess I'm officially getting old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maynard Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 I like some Skrillex songs and that Where are u now? song he did with Justin Bieber is fucking cool. Interesting choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real McCoy Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Still waiting for the Philly opener to be announced... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oohwa Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 1 hour ago, Tom-Ass said: I haven't even hear of Chris Stapleton or or Billy Talent Chris Stapleton is a country singer. I don't know if he is a good one or not, but even if he is I don't think it is a good opener for GNR. I don't want to listen to country while waiting to hear rock :(. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anguyen92 Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 (edited) 47 minutes ago, maynard said: I like some Skrillex songs and that Where are u now? song he did with Justin Bieber is fucking cool. Interesting choice! Speaking about that. When I mentioned that Skrillex was not the worst musician during his set at Ultra last year, Justin Bieber was. Like holy cow, he was blatantly lipsyncing his part of the song, as in he was "singing", then dropped the mic, while the vocal track was still playing, and did some bad dancing. Edited June 17, 2016 by Anguyen92 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highvoltage Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 1 hour ago, Tom-Ass said: I haven't even hear of Chris Stapleton or or Billy Talent Can't speak for Chris Stapleton, but Billy Talent are an exceptionally poor band and choice of opener. Skrillex is the one that's left me scratching my head. Has anyone stopped to consider the average age at a GN'R show before booking him? It's just bizarre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkknite63 Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 I know GNR are trying to attract a younger fan base but please don't insult us by having Skrillex (male or female?)as an opener. Some of the band members may know or like him/her, but he/she is not what GNR fans are paying to see. If we want to see that shit we would pay much lower prices and go see hundreds of other DJs do the exact same shit on their laptops and iPads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpax Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Billy Talent ? Really ? The singer sounds like Mickey Mouse, too ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rendestroi95 Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 8 minutes ago, maxpax said: Billy Talent ? Really ? The singer sounds like Mickey Mouse, too ! Too? Mickey was being really recluse since 2014, and its been 2 months since he is dead 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Signs Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 18 minutes ago, highvoltage said: Can't speak for Chris Stapleton, but Billy Talent are an exceptionally poor band and choice of opener. Skrillex is the one that's left me scratching my head. Has anyone stopped to consider the average age at a GN'R show before booking him? It's just bizarre. Maybe Houston isn't selling well and they think Skrillex can move a few thousand tickets? The TO show sold out quickly so it didn't matter who the opener was though I'm surprised it's not Ontario boy Baz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Skrillex? Fucking awesome. Get Evil Needle, Diplo, Cupp Cave, edIT, Elaquent or FKJ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nintari Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 (edited) On May 26, 2016 at 1:34 AM, MillionsOfSpiders said: Foo fighters and killers are bigger bands than GNR though. Gnr should open for them. I can't believe they're leaving it this late to tell people. The shambolic management prevails. If by bigger you mean more "popular"... sure. But I doubt either band would say they were "bigger" than GNR. These guys are fucking legends. Just now, darkknite63 said: I know GNR are trying to attract a younger fan base but please don't insult us by having Skrillex (male or female?)as an opener. Some of the band members may know or like him/her, but he/she is not what GNR fans are paying to see. If we want to see that shit we would pay much lower prices and go see hundreds of other DJs do the exact same shit on their laptops and iPads. We have fake country musicians so why not transexual DJ's who don't even play an instrument? In 2016, ANYTHING GOES. Edited June 17, 2016 by Nintari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzyslash Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Well, I hope for something better for Pittsburgh and Phiily. If not, that means more beer before the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunsDK Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Skrillex?! Really? What the hell are they thinking with these lame opening acts? Ugh. It's always one step forward and two steps back with this band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWINGTRADER Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 why even have an opener if this is what they are choosing? I do not see any benefit whatsoever. Most of their fans probably hate GNR and will not buy tickets. They probably can't even afford it. I don't even know any of these acts. They better choose a real band for the west coast shows. So far The Cult is the only real artist. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverburst80 Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 I haven't heard much Skrillex but what i have heard is shit, the Prodigy would be an awesome opener for Guns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoNobodyToldYaBaby Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 2 hours ago, Nosaj Thing said: Skrillex? Fucking awesome. Get Evil Needle, Diplo, Cupp Cave, edIT, Elaquent or FKJ! So you dislike Chinese democracy but like Skrillex? Interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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