Lying Spiders

7 hours ago, 2020_Intensions said:

People are crazy if they think GnR is hanging it up anytime soon. As others have suggested, Axl is going to milk this thing till the very end. He might be the first senior citizen to perform a song with the lyrics "pussy full of maggots" 

He’s less than 5 months from this accomplishment. Extend the tour!!

… “Qualifying resident” or “senior citizen” means a person 62 years of age or older, or 55 years of age or older in a senior citizen housing development

27 minutes ago, Georgina Arriaga said:

Richard Fortus interview.

https://www.stltoday.com/life-entertainment/local/music/st-louisan-richard-fortus-of-guns-n-roses-finally-makes-it-to-biggest-hometown-stage/article_48d6409a-48dc-11ee-8ab3-2731484c4382.html

Does he say anything noteworthy? Site is trying to get me to subscribe to read.

24 minutes ago, moreblack said:

Wait, so he has 2 baseball themed movies?

Ha well actually at least 3. Field of Dreams and Bull Durham as well. 

16 minutes ago, Miller1254 said:

Ok.  Back home, with plenty of time to digest last night’s show.  First opinion still stands: It Fucking Rocked.

**apologies for length.  I just sat down and typed and typed. 

This was my sixth reunion show, and first since Oct 2017.  I struggled with the decision to go for a long time but ultimately pulled the trigger when the stars aligned and was able to make it work a couple days before kids head back to school on a long weekend

I was in the pit.   Completely in front of Duff’s mic for entire show.  Only 1/1.5 ppl between me and the rail all night.

Pretenders - I dont know much about them.  Went in with little expectation, but perfectly aware the love some have for Chrissie Hynde and many in the pit.  IMO they set the tone perfectly for the night.  It was happy, fun, enjoyable.  Their hits were awesome, and all other songs were well received.  I feel a lighter opener (compared to AIC) and more rock (than OLP) was the perfect pairing for what kind of show GNR was about to put on.  This seemed like the most fun all members of the band had vs my prior shows.  Axl was ear to ear grinning through out, and more about others in a sec.  But again, pretenders did their job, didn't bore, didn't get ppl rocking out too hard before what was about to be a 3 10 show.

The band came out on fire.  Absolutely stunning first three songs.  Not sure I’ve heard Axl sound so strong since some of the ‘09 days.  After CD, I was on cloud 9.  Nothing was going to put a negative spin on my night.  Not song selection, not crowd, not potential slights in Axl’s voice, nothing.  Anything I say that is not positive, is not anything more than just my opinion on an epic night, and i wouldn’t change a damn thing!

Like so many have noted, there were so many songs I’ve never seen the band perform before.  BO, PTU Anything Goes and Down on the farm were great.  Perhaps was strong, and the band seemed to figure out how to perform it live.  When Maddy started, I was taken aback.  Never expected to be lucky to hear it again, and it was beautiful.  TWAT?!?!   Are you kidding me?  Complete highlight of the night for me.  How were we so lucky to get TWAT and with the kind of performance that Axl was able to deliver?  He was perfect for the entire second half of the song.  2016/2017 i was selfish.  Why did we get TWAT and not Catcher.  I wish they played Prostitute and not Sorry etc etc etc.  Last night was different, fresh and every song seemed like the perfect choice.   I loved Witchita Lineman, a song i was completely indifferent to in 17.  It was such a beautiful rendition.  KOHD and RQ were cut down nicely.  Loved both Slash and Fortus with these songs.  No piano solo before NR.  Just Axl delivering the vocals and piano to perfection and slash crushing the solos.   It seemed like there was no filler.  No time to get a drink or go to the washroom.  You could schedule your breaks in 2017.  Not last night.  Civil War may have been the most electric the pit as a whole rocked out.  So much fun belting out the words with so many people.  Estranged was an incredible surprise.  And as noted when Axl said at the 245 mark that there wouldn’t be an encore, figured PC was next.  Instead we still got Coma and NT before taken to the paradise city.  Coma - I have no idea if it was good or not.  I rocked out far to hard and sang far too loud to be able to hear the band.  I am going to just imagine it was a flawless performance, as it was in my head.

Just before the band took the stage an 8 year old ninja’d his way right up to the rail.  He was right in front of me and completely in Duff’s view straight ahead.  For the entire time the little rocker was upfront before his blatter got the best of him, he had Duff’s attention.  Throughout the show, Duff was interacting with the kid, with fist pumps, horns and jumping up and down mimicking the kids moves.  I’m sure it made the kids night, but it was also so incredible cool for us bystanders witnessing a rock n roll legend getting such a kick of interacting with the kid.  Duff has always been a delight to watch, but last night was special.  Between this kid, and his wife directly on his right dancing, rocking out, Duff seemed to be in the only place he was meant to be.

No notes re Slash.  Dude is so good, so cool and he delivered at every turn last night.

Axl, is a legend.  A superhero.  The greatest front man of all time.  And he gave it everything god damn ounce he had last night.  He seemed happy, jovial and absolutely dedicated to his band mates and what I assume 50K+ in the skydome.  Obviously, there were moments we have all seen when it came out weak etc, but last night it didn’t matter.  Not to me, not to anyone around me in the pit.  At some point I started catching myself in disbelief what I was actually witnessing.  2017 was a long time ago.  Their shows were good, if not great.  But I’ve monitored the tours and I struggled making decision to go.  Did I want my GNR experience/memory getting worse each time i saw them?  This may sound corny, but the comparison i kept thinking to myself was the film Perfect Game with Costner.  Axl did whatever was necessary to deliver the perfect night.  He just kept digging deeper and deeper.  TWAT, NT were so strong after already being on stage for 3 hours.

2016 and 2017 I was overjoyed of seeing my favourite band again and again, knowing it may be the last time due to combustible nature of the band etc.  Last night I took in every moment like it would be my last show, marvelling how they were still able to deliver such a flawless night.  If there is anyone hesitating going this tour, please just pull the trigger.  Last night exceeded all expectations, a rejuvenated set list, fresher takes on some of the overbloated songs live.  Never know when this may come to an end.  But I can assure you, if i never see the most important band in my life again, I will be much happier and have fonder memories than had 2017 been my last show.  Last night will forever be special to me.

Good review. Costner film is For Love of the Game.

36 minutes ago, MicEffecT said:

Lots of people like to talk out of their ass. 

41 minutes ago, ajyoli said:

They did in 2017 twice after coming in 2016. That’s 3 times in a year

This tour is over in 2 months and that’s it until at least 2025 probably. 

19 minutes ago, Old_school_gnr_fan said:

There has been new music, just not in the quantities that us hardcore fans have been wanting.

We got two in 2021, and at least two this year. People complain that it's not really new because the demos of them have been around for years. To that I say, it's not the band's fault that people chose to hear the leaked demos and form an opinion of the demos versus the official final versions. 

Yes, it is the band’s fault (Axl’s) that they finally reunited over 7 years ago and still haven’t sat down together to write any new material. If they’re not going to do that then call it quits. Nearing a decade of half assing it is enough time to rake in the cash .

5 minutes ago, AxlRoseCDII said:

Where else is there to go from here? They’ve toured essentially the entire discography for the last 7 years, we got what Axl probably considers to be the best CDII songs, including legendary song The General on the way, nostalgia packages of both AFD and UYI, etc. It’s either retirement time or releasing a new album, and I doubt they’re going to work on new music. All things have to come to an end, and to be honest, I think it’s time to wrap things up, given the state of Axl’s voice and the rapidly declining sales.

I doubt they’re going to wrap it all up at the Hell and Heaven Fest in Mexico. They would do a farewell marketing tour.    💰 💰 

1 hour ago, D4NNY said:

I have a worrying feeling it’s gonna get veeeerry quiet around here from the end of the year. 2003-2005 style… 

I remember back in the day the GNR part of this forum was pretty dead, but Anything Goes, My World, etc was quite happening. Not so much anymore. 

Is that writing a translation? Sounds like a bot or something. Could be correct about the long break though. Hopefully they don’t come back until they have an album of new songs to release. 

I’d go with The Blues Rock In Rio 2001, KOHD Rock Am Ring 2006 and Nightrain Rock Am Ring 2006. 

3 minutes ago, Ratam said:

Why is about it image?

Sports mascots I believe. Toronto Raptors, Blue Jays and maybe Argonauts?

4 hours ago, Karice said:

I remember on another Guns N'Roses Fan Website asking something like, "WHY didn't Slash, Izzy, Duff,  Matt, or a Band Manager grab Axl's hot headed ass at Riverport Concert when he announced he was going home and stormed off to the backstage? They should never have let Axl leave!" The answer was something like,"Trying to physically stop Axl from leaving would have been a nightmare. Axl had a nightmarish temper and this wouldn't be pretty. He would NOT comply peacefully when he's in his angry, beyond pissed off mood."

 

I responded something like,"Okay, maybe a MANAGER shouldn't have tried to physically stop Axl from leaving, but surely Axl would be nicer to Slash, Duff, Izzy, or Matt trying to physically stop him from leaving, right?" The answer was something like,"Slash, Duff, and Izzy were too scared of Axl to physically stop him from leaving. Matt was the closest person to having the guts to physically stop Axl from leaving as Matt threatened to knock out Axl before when Axl wanted to stay in his dressing room and not go out and perform on stage and Axl ran to the stage, scared because he didn't want Matt to knock him out!" 🤣🤭

If it would’ve came down to it, I don’t think Axl would’ve got fresh with Slash or Duff. Too much history. He might’ve tried with Matt but Sorum was considerably bigger and would’ve put him in his place imo. I’m not a big fan of physical shit in general but it’s probably exactly what Axl needed.  🤷‍♂️ 

8 minutes ago, We love Axl Rose said:

Looks like it ain’t the official one but 🤷‍♂️ 

6 hours ago, SoulMonster said:

Arlett Vereeke said that the reason Matt wasn't part of the reunion was because he is difficult to work with, and mentioned an example from the VR time when Matt would make a lot of fuss over not being featured as much in a music video.

I mean that’s not surprising, but I’ll always have a little soft spot for Matt in the band even though he can act like he’s more important than he is.

I just watched a recent TWAT and Prostitute with Axl and Slash. A lot of time was wasted, but when it comes down to real…those 2 interacting is GNR imo. They’re dual lead performers and they were in one of the best/coolest rock n roll bands ever. Sucks so much time was wasted  but I hope we get a new album of them collaborating in real time. That’s all I want before it’s over. 

3:12 in this video puts a smile on my face:

Speaking of Slash guitars:

https://www.guitarworld.com/news/slash-first-guns-n-roses-les-paul-hunter-burst-auction

“This is the one that got him hooked”: Slash’s first Guns N’ Roses Les Paul – the ‘Hunter Burst’ – is going to auction

4 hours ago, mcmurray said:

There's some interesting discussion here: 

Worth a read if you haven't already.

 

 

Haha, good God! I had forgotten about that Axl press release regarding Buckethead’s abrupt departure and them cancelling Rock in Rio. Must’ve been a real kick in the teeth for him as Velvet Revolver were just 2 months away from releasing Contraband. The VH1 Behind the Music (which I love) also came out 3 months later. When it rains, it pours. 

4 hours ago, Voodoochild said:

For some reason, I'm trying to not set expectations too high on this. I do like what I can hear on that cell phone recording, and that seems to be at least 1/3 of the song (2 min). 

I really hope for this to be the case. The Perhaps' video helped a lot and really made a difference. 

Do we know how long The General is? 

18 minutes ago, janrichmond said:

The price of tickets looks pretty high. 

Well there’s only approximately 5,200 actual seats that aren’t way back on the lawn. 

People should be able to get some good videos from that balcony area.