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The way Axl spoke about a new Guns N' Roses album felt really weird, as if there is a possibility Slash wouldn't play on new Guns N' Roses material. It's like when divorced parents start dating again, but they have to temper the kid's expectations. 

It it can be heard as dictator Axl maintaining his control over GNR, but very possibly he isn't presuming Slash's involvement in anything and speaking for Slash to get anyone's hopes up unnecessarily. Like the child of those parents, we woke up with Mom and Dad in the kitchen drinking coffee and sharing coquettish smiles, wondering how long the dream lasts.

Any press reviews or is it too early?

andddddd I'm out.

Just now, janrichmond said:

ooh he changed clothes

Would he really change clothes for one song?

Yes he would.

Could just be the stream but I never noticed how Angus's and Slash's tone are a bit similar. It's probably the fact I'm just hoping for Slash and my ears perk at anything resembling the sound of his guitar.

If I don't see slash I will have wasted an unreasonable amount of time.

Just now, nelsontod said:

theres a reason the solo disappeared in the 90's

Guitar solos were a lot more interesting when there were times where not everyone in the world played guitar and a large portion could pretty much play what was being played on the radio.

yo someone hit me with a new periscope link! I'm inept with navigating this new fangled thing.

I missed something, why is there speculation that Slash and Duff may perform?

What and where are these mixed reviews they are talking about? I thought the acclaim neared universal, at worst grudging.

We're there any pro shots of this gig?

Any video of you shook me all night long?

Did slash teach him t shirt sleeve rolling techniques?

Most venues have a cap on how many performing artists can wear top hats due to fire safety and laws inplemented by homeland security after 9/11. They went with the guy whose hat was the least stupid, thus the reunion of Guns N' Roses sans Ashba.

I don't know if anyone in rock ever had as high of a peak as he had. But the fact it lasted only 6 years or so is a demerit. He's top 5. For a guy whose peak lasted only 5 years and two original albums, it's not bad at all. 

Much ado about nothing. The guy stuck by Axl through shit times, collecting a paycheck or not he was there. 

There is an unshakable sense however that as hardcore fans, so far the reunion has seemed like Slash and Duff just joined Axl's band rather than an honest to god reunion. In fairness, it hasn't been necessarily marketed as a reunion by the band. Perhaps calling out Richard could play into this notion, but really it felt like Axl saying "hey, this guy is no scrub." I doubt Slash and Duff would have a problem with that if they're playing with the guy.

UTLH was pretty rough, but all the other videos looked great. I haven't found the live stream vids yet. Halp?

He's not doing Hogan ears. We're good.

You either die Mother Goose, or live long enough to see yourself become the Wicked Witch.

Just now, SerenityScorp said:

Wht pic?

I was trying to find it but have failed. Can anyone help me here? 

I've seen a couple of tepid reviews. In fairness this is a weird festival to have the reunion at. GNR was hipster chic at one point but I feel like that time passed. It looks like the performance was great but you look at the entirety of the bill and it just seems odd. 

Anyone remember that picture of Axl and that 19 year old girl in a thong in a hotel room from a few years back? That was weird.

Anyone point me to the pro shot vids?

Can I be honest? I've never heard how he played it incorrectly. Can someone show me a side by side comparison of how it ought to be and an example where Frank plays it incorrectly?

As far as Frank's tempo, that's not really up to Frank. See that earpiece? It isn't just a monitor. It has a click track in it. If Axl's 30 year career has taught us nothing, it's that the way songs will be played will not be dictated by the drummer.