Slash and Duff have continued to do side projects consistently. It is 100% clear that the issue lies with Axl. 30 years and one album is what Axl has accomplished. You’re right, I don’t know what he thinks, but it is very clear that making or at least releasing new music is not a priority of his. It’s been 7 years since I attended the opening night of NITLT show in Vegas. It’s hard to imagine that this reunion would not spark some creative output. If that wasn’t enough to do it, nothing will.