Popular Post DanielitoCZ Posted July 27, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) Ok, with Ashba officially out, it's now up to reunion or we will never see Guns N' Roses again I guess.Ashba's farewell letter:To Each and Every One Of You,6 years ago I received a call that changed my life forever. The call was from a dear friend of mine (Katie McNeil-Diamond) who was working with Guns N’ Roses. It was an offer to audition for Axl Rose and earn a role in arguably the biggest rock band of my time. While I thought it was a complete long-shot, I decided to go ahead and give it a try. Much to my shock and surprise, I got the gig. And so began the most incredible journey I could have possibly imagined. I was blessed with the opportunity to not only work with one of the most talented bands but also to share the stage with a living legend and a truly gifted human being, Axl Rose. The amount of confidence and trust that Axl placed in me was genuinely heartwarming and truly career-defining. In the years that followed I traveled the world many times over and played these incredible songs night after night to the most enthusiastic and loving crowds. As you can imagine, the friendships that were forged during that time were deep and long lasting. But the most beautiful surprise of all was YOU... the fans. You welcomed me into your lives with open arms and showed me love and support that I could only have dreamed of. From the very first time I stepped on stage and started playing "Welcome To The Jungle," and felt the crowd erupt, I knew my life would never be the same. I'm not gonna lie...I was terrified!! But you were so accepting. You immediately turned my fear into pride. For that, I am truly grateful.So now 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. I have always been driven by my passion for creating music and Sixx:A.M. has always been a place where I can express myself honestly and share that passion with my two brothers and bandmates, Nikki Sixx and James Michael. As you know I have also been blessed with the love and support of my incredible wife, Naty, who has been at my side for much of this amazing journey.As I sit here writing this letter, 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. Without you, I am nothing. Please know that I do not take one minute of this amazing life for granted.I hope that you all join me as I forge ahead. Let's conquer the world together!With love and respect,Dj Ashba Edited July 27, 2015 by DanielitoCZ 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post downzy Posted July 27, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted July 27, 2015 100% confirmed... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Słash Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Holly fucking shit..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzy92 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 WHAAAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GNRfanMILO Posted July 27, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted July 27, 2015 FUCK YEAAAAAAAHHHHHH 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CheapJon Posted July 27, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted July 27, 2015 There is a god after all. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axlrosefan4life Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 What the fuckin fuck! Reunion is only option I can see now 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MYWIFEMYLIFE Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 not sayin anything about the bandmates is not cool.But, YESSSSSSS!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielitoCZ Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 Tbh, I could not see this coming, but this is the proper way how to put things without months of unnecessary hinting comments.The thing that bothers me is that if Ashba couldn't make it with Axl anymore than nobody can.Despite all the hate he was getting there, he deserves respect for this gesture. Good luck to him in his future with Sixx: A.M.! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Len Cnut Posted July 27, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) Fuck me these celebrity goodbye letters are patronising. How many of em do the 'it is with a heavy heart' thing? And everythings a 'journey'.A more accurate one would read 'it is with a heavy heart and a heavier wallet that i say buh bye Ginger Pubes' Edited July 27, 2015 by Len B'stard 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axlslash Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I do believe the band may be dead, and I don't think I've ever said that before. Since I have been a fan who paid attention, they have never had to replace two guitar players at the same time before. This lineup really felt like a lineup over the past six years, and I just don't see how they recover from the two lead guitarists leaving.That said, there is one lineup that could still make a splash with a tour, a show, a one-off performance... I can't believe I'm saying this, but #ReunionStartsNow? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CheapJon Posted July 27, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted July 27, 2015 Delusional poeple though that thinks the next (only possible) step is reunion. You guys think it was DJ holding a reunion back? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Wow, that kinda came outta nowhere. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceres Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Awesome 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendez Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Plot Twist: Axl releases everything from 1999-2008 to show that he doesn't give two shits about them leaving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maynard Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cooker Posted July 27, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted July 27, 2015 BBF and Ashba... wow. GN'Rs biggest releases in the 21st century. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Cnut Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Plot Twist: Fuck all in the way of releases for many many years...oh wait, sounds like the lifespan of GnR since the early 90s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Is it April Fool's Day already?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMonster Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I am ambivalent to Dj leaving, he was a positive guy who seemed to get on with Axl and my hope was that he would inspire and push Axl forward. On the other hand...But him leaving can't possibly be good for the band. Hoping for a comment from Axl soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Słash Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Plot Twist: BFF replaces Ashba 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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maynard Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I am ambivalent to Dj leaving, he was a positive guy who seemed to get on with Axl and my hope was that he would inspire and push Axl forward. On the other hand...But him leaving can't possibly be good for the band. Hoping for a comment from Axl soon.His next comment will probably be an unfunny tweet about random news. I wonder how long it will take him to find out that Ashba left. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OmarBradley Posted July 27, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted July 27, 2015 .............So, why wasn't Bumblefoot allowed to announce his exit from the band? 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomfriend Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Told ya so. I believe most people's response when I said this was inevitable and that Ashba was gone to Sixx AM was 'he'll never leave Axl'.Note him citing being able to create music with his other band as his primary reasoning. So once again Axl loses another musician to his own laziness and inability to put out music, and this time it's his biggest cheerleader.If the Mats hadn't collapsed again Tommy would be gone too. There is no band at this point, and if Axl was anywhere near releasing something, people wouldn't be leaving. Time to close up shop. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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