PatrickS77

Geez. He's simply a positive thinking, optimistic guy, who has the mind set that the coming year will be better than the last, no matter how unrealistic and deluded that statement may be. There is nothing to be read into.

21 minutes ago, Gibson_Guy87 said:

I do. I know a lot of people on this forum who would want to hear CD II as well

The 7 of you don't count.

19 minutes ago, Gordon Comstock said:

What if GNR (Axl, specifically) want to put an album out, but are having legal/record company issues? I know people will think 'the record company would capitalize on a Guns record in a heartbeat!', and that's probably true, but Axl now has leverage... would it surprise anyone if he's trying to get CD II released at the same time, or before a NITL album? Or at least have a significant portion of the next album be Finck/Bucket/Brain songs, without Slash and Duff, and is arguing with the record co about it?

Then he's a fucking idiot. No one wants to hear old shit by people who never were GNR in the first place and are out of fake GNR since over a decade. He had plenty of years to get that shit released when Slash and Duff returning, was nothing more than a pipe dream. The small window where it would make minimal sense to have that crap released has long closed.

7 hours ago, Towelie said:

I'm another GNR fan that just doesn't like AC/DC. Axl deciding to front another, long-established band doesn't automatically make me a fan of said band. I've heard Back In Black from beginning to end. I know most of the big AC/DC hits. They do nothing for me. Forget Dad Rock, AC/DC are Grandad Rock. I find their whole shtick a bit embarrassing, with Angus dressed up as a creepy schoolboy and the lame ass moves he busts while playing his guitar. Their lyrics and music are dull and I think it's a travesty that Axl is continuing to waste even more of the precious time he has left on this mortal coil on singing cover versions for another band, instead of creating new music for his own. And I think deep down, most GNR fans agree with this, only some are so desperate for as much as a fart in a can from Axl, that they'll accept whatever it is he gives them.

Other than me preferring for Axl to invest his time in his band rather than AC/DC, I really agree with nothing you said.

4 hours ago, Free Bird said:

Since when did SMKC tour for 3 years?

They won't and that's not even a possibility because of Myles' and Alter Bridge's plans. If at all they could tour for selected months over this time period with enough time inbetween for Slash to concentrate on Guns if they have any plans.

Slash usually did around 150 shows per tour. If those shows are a little more spread out, meaning a day of rest between shows, longer breaks between legs, some AB gigs in those breaks, it easily could bleed into 2020.

4 minutes ago, WhazUp said:

Not memorable? If that were the case they would not have a million guitar riffs that everyone who learns guitar want to learn first lol. 

Also out of likes. Some GNR fans really are embarrasingly clueless when it comes to rock.

3 hours ago, RONIN said:

Exactly.

If you're happy with the news or don't care either way - that's great and I respect where you're coming from. But don't act like it's absurd for a fan to feel let down by this news. You're talking about a band that hasn't released an album of original material going on nearly a decade. A band that hasn't released an album of original material featuring Axl and Slash in 27 years. And people who point this out are entitled and complainers? Context people. We're not talking about a prolific band like U2 or Pearl Jam here. 

Then you have a frontman who after 25 years reunites with his estranged guitarist and tours 30 year old songs for 2 years - selling out stadiums everywhere. And when they have the momentum...they plan to fuck off again. Brilliant.

Let's not forget that because Axl Rose doesn't release shit, the GnR catalogue is comprised of material that is best suited for a young band. I'm not sure how many fans want to hear a 57 year old Axl singing Welcome to the Jungle and making thrusting moves onstage - he can barely keep up as is. So what fans have to look forward to is Axl giving what's left of his vocals to Angus for an album/tour and then coming back and maybe half-assing something with Slash. And fans are supposed to be cool with this? Fuck that. It is what it is. Just because you are grateful for what we got and like to see the glass as half-full doesn't mean we can't call a spade a spade. You can do both my friends. I'm grateful Axl/Slash played together. But for Axl to do an Axl/DC album when his own fans have been languishing in limbo for decades (original and nu-guns fans) is tantamount to a slap on the face. Does this guy give a rats ass about his fans? 

Some of us don't care about a lame ass generic rock record w/ Angus where Axl has next to no creative input. If Axl wanted to do that, he should have done Snakepit with Slash 25 years ago. And who really wants this? Serious question. Do GnR fans want an Axl/DC album over a GnR album? Are AC/DC fans thrilled about Axl/DC? Go check their forums for the answer. He's such a bizarre person. You get your original guitarist back in your band after nearly a quarter century and all you can do is whine in that China Exchange interview about how GnR isn't that interesting to you these days and you're more keen to do other stuff. Then just release the shit you already have on iTunes and go back to doing nothing again. At least whore out the brand properly like Metallica. They can't even do that right because from top to bottom the GnR organization is incompetent. Hey Axl, if you're bored singing the same old songs with GnR, here's an idea. MAKE NEW MUSIC WITH YOUR BAND. 

The current situation is pathetic. If you want to spin that by saying Axl doesn't owe us anything - by all means, tell yourself whatever you need to.

Out of likes.

1 hour ago, bucketfoot said:

Following Axl Rose/GN'R at times isn't easy but ultimately, everything about Axl Rose that you/we bitch about and pisses you off goes hand in hand with what keeps you interested and invested in whatever he does, I'm afraid. Sometimes the most brilliant people are also the most flawed. All this fan service bollocks you talk about is just that... bollocks. I'd rather have one album in twenty years by Axl Rose than album after dreary album by Ufucking2, because bands like GN'R will always blow shit like U2 away.

Nah. Bollocks is what you say.

8 hours ago, WhazUp said:

I feel like a lot of times, and not just with GNR specifically, but hardcore fans of any band look at everything as "what can these people do for me?" as opposed to "what do these human beings in their own lives want to do with their own time and musical abilities" and anytime it doesn't match up, people can't quite comprehend it

Well. Since '93 the band GnR hasn't really done all that much for us. So really, we have been very patient.

4 hours ago, WhazUp said:

If the band I loved growing up asked me to be part of the band and record an album with them, I would not hesitate

But it's not that band anymore. It's Angus. With the main songwriter dead.

1 hour ago, Carmenjello said:

Yes its ridiculous. Its like you can choose to sleep with jennifer lawrence but you’d rather pick susan sarandons grandmother. It doesnt make sense

Out of likes. But yeah, pretty much. I like Susan Sarandon though, don't know her grandmother. Guess she was fine too... Back in the day.

1 hour ago, Natty said:

 I have no clue why they like this Tyler Bryant guy... we will have to be patient to see our guys @EricA 

I hate waiting 2,5 hours while having to support 2 bands that I find boring. why does Gnr have no decent support act? Baz would be so much better and he s Axl s friend. so why all those boring bands???

Well, I guess it helps that they all seem to like that kid and think he's some kind of future for rock. Add to that that the guitarist is Aersomith's Brad Whitford's son. So they know people and have connections and once you have your foot in the door you go from opening up one big show to the other. I've personally seen them opening up for AC/DC, Aerosmith and GNR multiple times now and I'm too kinda getting bored with it.

4 hours ago, tremolo said:

Funny thing is that it is very likely only fans think and feel this way, while those actually involved in the whole situation are over it and getting along well.

They seem to have moved on, maybe it is time for some fans to do the same.

Well. Are they? I don't see Slash or Duff wishing a happy birthday to Ditzy on IG.

On 28.2.2018 at 10:35 PM, Carmenjello said:

I’m sure it is. Even more reason to throw some questions into the ring that are interesting and worthwile. That was a big opportunity.

Even slash talked about nitl, and he is going area51 since he is back. I’m sure dizzy could’ve told you how it felt like to be on stage with slash again, how it was to be in the rehearsal room for the first time and how his relationship is with him or how his work with melissa is, etc.

But he is not Slash and no one cares what fucking Dizzy Reed thinks. He made his feelings towards former members clear when they were, well, former members. We don't to know his kissing up to them now.

4 hours ago, TheGeneral said:

It really is. I love every track on it.

Maybe I should add that the only artist I love more than GNR is MJ.

Been a fan since 2007, and not just a "fan". I know everything about that dude, every song 😂

Yep. Michael is my #1 too. Since 1988. And I got to see him 25 times in concert. And several other times.

On ‎07‎.‎01‎.‎2018 at 2:19 PM, Drakestar said:

Having pictures of childhood icons along with a picture of some hot titties is a horrible idea.

But total in line with stuff Slash would post on Instagram. At first I thought, 'Wth, Spongebob?', then I saw the big pic with Worms/maggots and stuff. It's actually cool.

@ralphelmo charity and Slash. Well done. ;-) Better than standing outside his hotel, like what we did. How did you get in contact with Slash?

1 hour ago, EvanG said:

But it's the truth, isn't it? They were all important to that process on the first record. I think you're reading too much into it. I don't think Izzy is unsung either... it's not just on this forum where he is being praised all the time, I think also the more casual fans know that he was a very important factor in the band. I think that is what Duff meant when he said that Izzy isn't unsung. The fans, the band, even in most articles Izzy is often mentioned as one of the main songwriters and his importance, so they all know how important he was. I'm not talking about the people who only know the hits, because for them GnR is probably only Axl and Slash, but I don't think that they were talking about that.

Yeah. It's more the other way round. He isn't unsung at all. The people who care about such things act like he was the only songwriter in the band and the others only came up with crap and were worth shit without him.

7 hours ago, RONIN said:

 Axl hates him but apparently Duff and especially Slash fell out with him in VR.

You should check your facts. They were constantly working with him here and there after VR fizzled out.

7 minutes ago, Sosso said:

Those people are in the minority

Hmm. Well, almost twice as many people bought AFD than the illusion albums. So that point is arguable.

1 hour ago, Silent Jay said:

Slash knows Prostitute, Sorry and Catcher in the Rye. Even if his guitar solos are a bit rough, I bet he enjoys playing these songs live. 

At this point, the band should keep the pace and try to perform If The World, Street Of Dreams and Oh My God next summer.

And all of those mentioned songs suck ass big time. I hope come summer they have forgotten to play them. Other than Chinese, Better, This I love, Madagascar and There was a time, none should be played at my shows. I could live with Shackler's, minus those electronic noises.

44 minutes ago, Sosso said:

Most of UYI doesn't sounded like classic GN'R either. 

Yes. And many people say those albums suck because of it.

3 hours ago, TheGeneral said:

GNR is Axls voice

That's where you're wrong. Axl's voice is not GNR, as Slash is not GNR. But both of it is a part of GNR. And that's were he made his mistake and hurt the acceptance of the album. On top of that it sounds different than what GNR is supposed to sound. With only a couple of good songs. It's reputation would be much different, had he released it under a different name and not destroyed GNR for that.

9 minutes ago, Derick said:

But as I said before I believe that above all they are protecting themselves from possible troubles that could disrupt the good progress of the tour. I've never stated that the only reason that Adler is not in the band is because they want to protect him. There´s a possibility that they may not want to deal with this kind of risk anymore.

Again. THERE IS NO FUCKING RISK FOR THEM IF THEY HAVE 2 DRUMMERS ON THE TOUR, which was my original point. Seriously. You are so thick, it's unbelievable. Stop riding on Axl, Slash and Duff’s dicks, thinking that they know it all, can do no wrong and keep Steven from the tour because they are protecting him. It's pathetic really. As is your compulsive need to butt in everytime someone expresses their wish that they would like to see the original members instead of stand ins. There are many touring musicians (including GNR) that are addicts or former addicts and still capable of going on tour. There is no telling that Steven couldn't do the same. The problems on his previous tours didn't soley have to do with his health. And Adler's Appetite touring and GNR touring are hardly comparable. The former is playing in shitholes, barely breaking even and the other is first class, fullfiling a lifelong dream and proving a point.

55 minutes ago, Derick said:

So in your brilliant mind is there no risk of a drug addicted such Adler get in a relapse? Shit, how dare I presume something like this? There's no evidences that can happen..Never happened before! My bad.

Maybe in a selfish hard-core fan world they can do it! Just put Adler on the road jumping from hotel to hotel all around the world and if something bad happen put Frank over there and everything is gonna be alright...Yeah.. Let´s say fuck to Adler´s health! Let´s say fuck to the band's commitments...! No risk for everyone.

He's a grown ass man who wants to do it, who says he's able to do it and who is clean since a couple of years. It's not for you, them or anyone else but him to decide whether he is up for it. But again, you're showing the pretentious ass you are by insinuating that it's a forgone conclusion that he fucks it up and the only way that would require Ferrer to step in would be something tragic.

Giving him a chance to do it is way better than to fly him to god knows where, say, "WTF is he doing here?", letting him play one song and then sending him home. That is not looking out for him.

1 hour ago, Derick said:

 "No risk for anyone.", right?

Yes. No risk for anyone, when they have both Steven and Ferrer out on tour. And this insistance that there is no other way than Steven screwing up is presumptious, disrespectful, insulting and rude. He should be given a chance. Anyone assuming he couldn't do it is an arrogant self-rightous ass.