The Real McCoy

I don’t think “rough mixes #1” from the Village leaks was the top candidates, but the songs that were the furthest along and basically finished at that point in time.

Listen motherfuckers to this song that should be heard* * But not tonight.

The real mystery is where “Monsters” came from.

It's a shame that Gilby turned down the guest appearances that he was offered on the NITL tour. As much as I love Fortus, if he ever decides to leave one day, and Izzy doesn't come back, Gilby better get the call to return. I've always been a fan of his.

Hey, Fernando, once you settle your legal issues, here's what GOOD band merch looks like. Take notes. Apparel – Blackberry Smoke

Same

I pre-ordered the Japanese CD, since it looks like it won't be gettong released in America at all.

For being one of the biggest bands of all-time, they really do have the worst merch. It's just tacky and ugly as all hell.

I already thought that Fernando was a trash human, and this just confirms it.

It was never released separately, to my knowledge.

These guys are all being so vague with their comments regarding the end of the tour and I’m really not sure how to take it, to be honest.

While this band’s biggest issue is the lack of communication about literally everything, I do think they’d make a much bigger deal about this being the end of the road if it truly was. My best guess would be: 2024, they take a rest - at best, we maybe get an Atlas Shrugged/State of Grace single. I could see them doing a fall tour next year at the absolute earliest, depending on how long Slash’s two tours last. I could see them touring in 2025, but making it clear that it’s the farewell tour. I’d expect all kinds of pomp and circumstance to be broken out for that kind of announcement. And I could see guest appearances from Izzy, Steven, Matt, Gilby, and Brain to celebrate. I think in that case, it would be an all hands on deck celebration of the band’s entire career, so it would make sense to enlist as many former members as possible for guest appearances. I could see a few special shows in 2027 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of AFD, but I wouldn’t put money on that. At the end of the day, back in 2015, none of us could have ever predicted ANY of this, so that alone was a huge victory. Hopefully Axl has found peace that he’s rehabilitated his image, got to sing for AC/DC, and mended whatever fences he felt that he needed to, and that he can go out on a high note after next year if that’s what he decides to do. You can just tell that a huge weight has been lifted off of him, especially with this last run of shows.

What a ride for the last 7 years. I doubt that this is the end, but if it is, I’m glad that I got to see them 4 times over the course of this run. They've earned a rest. And hopefully Melissa gets well soon!

So, we kind of have to assume that a digital release is imminent since they played it, right?

This may be the most surreal moment in forum history. Not gonna lie. I kinda have chills.

It may just be some kind of legal or contractual agreement that Slash and Duff would get writing credits on any music released going forward.

Come again?

Do we now believe even more or nah?

It’s up to the record label to promote songs to radio, not band management.

This might be the best setlist of the tour so far. Always love seeing “Yesterdays” make an appearance.

All joking and bullshit aside... AXL, YOU HAVE A KILLER ALBUM ON YOUR HANDS. STOP SECOND GUESSING YOURSELF AND RELEASE THIS STUFF.

Thank you Fernando by take care us

These are both REALLY good. Blessed is the day.

I just hope we get the next round of locker leaks at this point out of spite if they can’t at least get the General up for stream/download in the next few weeks. Sometimes I really hate that I’m a fan of this damn band.

The thing that really pisses me off is that the smallest indie bands in the smallest towns in the world have no issues releasing music, but one of the biggest bands in rock history just can’t get their shit together. Ever. Then again, other bands also have real managers, so there’s also that.