Popular Post xfreekx Posted May 5, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2018 (edited) My friend and I have really good luck when it comes to GNR. When the Troubadour show happened, my friend was 1st in line (I was 12th) and just by sheer luck and instinct we saw the first show of the reunited GNR. Fast forward to tonight. That friend tells me there's something going on at MacArthur Park in Downtown LA and that he heard a rumour the OG Guns lineup might be playing (spoiler: they didn't). We went down there and quickly realized it was an invite only industry party. We cased the joint and realized it was locked down with security. We spent about an hour out front, but decided we had to get in (or get thrown out trying). I walked up to the ladies at the door and told them i was on the list... gave them my name and waited for them to pour over the different lists. After looking for awhile they told me that they didn't see my name. I looked confused and told them the label should have done it and went on about how this "always happens." After a minute or so of this, they said "you know what...don't worry about it, here's a wristband." SCORE! At this point we still don't really know what's going on, but we walk up the stairs and see this (they took everybody's phones but forgot to take mine, so the pictures aren't the best because i had to be careful): Listening stations for the new set. Unfortunately i was too excited to be there and didn't actually listen to anything.... (in hindsight....i'm bummed i didn't). Next we went up the stairs into this big ballroom with a giant replica of the box set: On either side of this were the contents of the box set in glass cases: There was also a photobooth with GNR flyers and logos all over it. The event itself was really stuffy and industry-like and they weren't even playing the record (which was weird)...there was a little GNR mixed in with other stuff like the Foo Fighters and Alice in Chains. As we left, we couldn't help but grab ourselves a souvenir. These were on some of the couches and chairs, and once i saw them, there's no way i was leaving without one: Edited May 5, 2018 by xfreekx 24 4 8 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientEvil80 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 (edited) Cool! Thanks for the report and congrats on having the balls to get your way into the event! Could you browse through the 96-page book? If so, was there any written content or it was just pictures? Edited May 5, 2018 by AncientEvil80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estrangedtwat Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 35 minutes ago, xfreekx said: Listening stations for the new set. Unfortunately i was too excited to be there and didn't actually listen to anything.... (in hindsight....i'm bummed i didn't). Ya blew it. Ya fucking blew it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6lake sa66ath Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Wicked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Brilliant, thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby845 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Wow... this is awesome! Thanks for posting! Wonder who financed it. The band? Yet none of the original 5 were there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killuridols Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Wow! but what happened? Did someone talk or officially introduced the box? Did you recognize anyone famous? Were there other fans or just media? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjacker Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Nice job, my man! (I’d buy *that* giant box for a grand.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Propaganda Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 (edited) What's the point of having a listening party for 10 or 12 people ?!? Was this a Nightrain Exclusive or whatever they call their Official Fanclub these days? Edited May 5, 2018 by Propaganda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italian girl Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Wow! Why can't I be so lucky any time in my Life? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baje Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaolin Punk Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Epic blaggery!!!! Thanks for sharing! \m/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinb Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Was Fernando there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xfreekx Posted May 5, 2018 Author Share Posted May 5, 2018 5 hours ago, estrangedtwat said: Ya blew it. Ya fucking blew it. Eh. I've heard all of these songs plenty of times. Hearing different versions are cool, but don't excite me as much as a GnR was here pillow. 56 minutes ago, kevinb said: Was Fernando there? Didn't see him. 3 hours ago, Propaganda said: What's the point of having a listening party for 10 or 12 people ?!? Was this a Nightrain Exclusive or whatever they call their Official Fanclub these days? No...trust me there were NO fans there. It was dead as can be. Just music industry people. Probably 100 or so. I did see Slim Jim Phantom, but he was the only one I recognized. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xfreekx Posted May 5, 2018 Author Share Posted May 5, 2018 3 hours ago, killuridols said: Wow! but what happened? Did someone talk or officially introduced the box? Did you recognize anyone famous? Were there other fans or just media? Nobody said anything. We got in there a little late so maybe they did before? I didn't even see media. 3 hours ago, scooby845 said: Wow... this is awesome! Thanks for posting! Wonder who financed it. The band? Yet none of the original 5 were there. Yeah i was surprised that none of the band showed up. Universal put it on it seems. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31illusions Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 You're a Legend. Thanks for the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Eddie Trunk had tweeted the other day that he was sent an invitation from Universal for this party, but couldn't make it. So I guess it was a Universal thing for journalists and music industry people, and the band or management had nothing to do with organising it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killuridols Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Some pics I stole from IG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby845 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 This looks so lame. I wouldn't even wanna go... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl_morris Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 This is why I love mygnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
default_ Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 thats rock n roll. a party for the rich. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modano09 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 47 minutes ago, scooby845 said: This looks so lame. I wouldn't even wanna go... Can I have your invitation then? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post xfreekx Posted May 5, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2018 1 hour ago, scooby845 said: This looks so lame. I wouldn't even wanna go... It was definitely lame, but it was fun just because it was GNR and because we didn't belong there....oh...and did i mention the pillow? 1 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killuridols Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 21 minutes ago, xfreekx said: It was definitely lame, but it was fun just because it was GNR and because we didn't belong there....oh...and did i mention the pillow? That pillow is the best! I want it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby845 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 1 hour ago, xfreekx said: .oh...and did i mention the pillow? Oh you did. Do you use it to sleep on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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