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Around the time of the rumors of the Troubadour, was probably the most excited as a fan I have ever been. I really enjoyed all the periscope videos. Watched almost all of the NA 2016 dates. The hype has slowly died over the year though. 

I finally got to see Slash, Duff,and Axl together though. Which I thought would never be possible and I got some great pics too.

I am still obsessed but just not as much as I was when the tour was announced. I would really like a bluray release or new music, but if not, I was still happy.

I got a few updates to my phone and was wondering who the fuck Divos was. A little buzzed now so I thought I would check it tomorrow lol

On 3/23/2017 at 9:43 AM, AxlRoseCDII said:

Bumble was probably the best thing about the 2011-2014 band. Through this posts and interviews it was obvious the guy loved us fans, trying to give us info. He openly told us multiple times how badly he wanted to release new music but couldn't. Guy brought back Estranged and Civil War for us. He truly had passion and could've made a new album great, and Axl was lucky to have him. He was single handled the most talented player in the 09-14 band and from 11-14 put the most passion and work in his performance. 

Another legendary artist Axl pushed away due to pure incompetence. It's like this man sets himself up for failure sometimes.

He truly is all about the fans. I was looking at my followers on twitter earlier and noticed he was following me. I was very surprised. I always liked him, but it made me really respect that he actually knows he needs the fans. He comes off as a little strange sometimes, but he seems to really be a good guy just trying to make it.

1 hour ago, auad said:

There is fantastic artists like Sepultura...producing fresh and relevant music...others...nostalgia acts...that's it ?

haven't listened since Chaos AD. Might check it out.

They were my heroes before this but it was in cement after they released this video. Plus, I loved the movie. This song still blows my fucking mind when I hear it today.

Just saw Guitar World posted this on the 15th. Thought I would post it since news has been a little slow lately. Most of us have probably seen most of theses 100 times. Some are still funny no matter how many times you see them.

http://www.guitarworld.com/artist-videos/guns-n-roses-onstage-fails-heres-best-their-worst-moments/30857

20 hours ago, Blake Sabbath said:

Weren't those Skyline tees online only?

Yes, and some of them are still there on the website. I ordered mine the day of the show in Nashville after looking and not wanting anything at the different merchandise places. Got the the terrible shirt about 3 months later lol

8 hours ago, amaninjapan said:

you gotta be brutally honest though - that's a SHITTY quality print for an official shirt

Not as bad as the terrible quality of the skyline city tees!

Those were really shit quality. Especially when you consider that I paid almost $60.

4 minutes ago, Silent Jay said:

His inability to release new songs prevent him to be that legendary.
Some wrote timeless and flawless songs throughout their whole careers. Axl's entire body of work is tainted by the fact he released only fifteen songs the past twenty-five years such as Scraped and Riad N' The Bedouins.

Quick reminder:

 

I would agree, but I love almost every thing he has been on, including Sebastian's album. I almost feel like no matter how many times he changes his sound or people hired by him I fucking love it. 

1 minute ago, DexAxl said:

So basically Steven had same interview like one before this? Lame.

Yes, a lot of it was the same

1 hour ago, xBrownstonex said:

Can i listen to that interview somewhere?

If you get the Siriusxm app on your phone you can listen to the interview on demand just search for trunk nation. Click on it and it should give you a list. Just create an account, it is free for 30 days. After that they will just send you emails with discounts for plans.

3 hours ago, tsinindy said:

What?  Why does this make Axl an asshole?

The more I thought about what I said, and the more I listened to Steven talk, I almost understand why Axl would not want to spend more time talking to him. Steven is really funny, almost like a child, but could become very annoying. I  think there is more to their story that we have no idea about. I just found it shitty of Axl not to show him a little bit more respect as a person.

It was cool of them to include him, but he should have played all the Appetite songs like he was originally going to do. I just feel like the "big 3" fucked him. Like I said though, this is just his side of the story. The truth usually is some where in the middle.

I will be listening for sure. For people who don't have siriusxm you can get a 30 day trial for free. Just download the app to your phone if you really want to hear it.

Definitely not in this new pc sissy world that we all live in.

Hope it is better than that beer. I even tried drinking the beer, after I had a buzz and it was still sick.

47 minutes ago, Eddie Money said:

That was my greatest memory.

@Eddie Money  look at him cheesing. Sorry its not the best of my pics but you can tell how sincerely happy the guy was.

1 minute ago, tsinindy said:

Yep, I just put my two pit tickets for St. Louis up on StubHub....I'm not giving this any more money.   

 

I sold mine a few weeks ago. This really shows what everyone already knows, Axl is the man in control. I just want to see the original 5 and I don't like how Izzy and Steven have been treated. At least splitting up songs would be better.

If you look at their books, both of them never wanted to upset Axl, so it is no surprise. Like Steven said a million times, "It is what it is". Hopefully we get a full AFD 5 but if not, I got to see Slash and Axl playing side by side and a shitload of pics so I am okay with it.

8 minutes ago, ZoSoRose said:

I agree. Nothing less rock n roll than NDA agreements and shit. I now believe it is 100% Axl calling the shots and Slash and Duff saying "fuck it" to avoid any potential drama.

They didnt avoid interviews and press because its "rock n roll" and because they didnt want the distraction, they did it because Axl doesnt want it.

Steven isnt perfect. He is a fuck up who says a lot of shit, but his heart is big and in the right place. He arguably has more passion towards GNR and AfD than anyone else im the band. He was mistreated last year and hurt. Axl, Slash, and even Duff said shit over the years but all get a free pass. Why shouldn't Steven? He should have been given a chance. 

Sadly, they blew their load. NITL IS the big reunion tour. They could get Steven and Izzy back and it wouldnt garner the attraction thia tour did. They missed their chance to do it right.

Every thing you have said in this thread has been spot on. I couldn't agree more. This is becoming more and more disappointing. I love this band and the music but the drama just gets old. 

2 minutes ago, AxlsFavoriteRose said:

i don't think Stephen has that filter....

Or cares because it looks like it is over. He got the closure, unless the original 5 get together.

1 minute ago, cheesecake said:

Seemed like they had everything well planned before the back injury. Whatever happened between that and the Troub that made those three change their minds? 

I doubt Steven was in it for the money so I don't think money was the issue there.

He said that they really didn't pay him much and that he did it for himself and the fans. Pretty much he did it for closure. He really does sound like he is happier. I think he secretly does still want to punch Axl though lol.

2 minutes ago, BlueJean Baby said:

Don't get me wrong, I like Steven, but he seriously needs to think about what he says before it starts flying out of his mouth...

He really does. Some of the stuff he was saying I was just shaking my head. 

Pretty sure it always boils down to Axl. I hate it because I really like both of them. I just think they never really got along. In every one of the GNR books it is obvious.

2 minutes ago, dgnr said:

I felt exactly like this when he talked about the back injury and the-Axl-'wtf-is-he-doing-here?'-one-song-only in Argentina  Seriously, trinity^TM, what.the.fuck?  

Me too! I wish I could have just have seen them in their prime when they were all together with no bullshit. It is obvious they do not want him in the band....at all lol. At least I got to see him in Nashville with the band for his 2nd show on the tour. It just does not look like all 5 of them will ever get on the same page. It is kind of sad but like he said, it is what it is. 

I am listening to the full audio now and I love it. He is definitely finished with them. That's the reason he is doing this interview lol. At least he got his closure though.