Saphyra

Happy Birthday, Axl. I believe in you.

Not criticizing him or anything... but doesn't it looks like he got botox done again?

Seems like nothing has changed here since I was gone.

Nope nothing has changed. Still tons of cupcakes around here.

Shitty cupcakes.. On the other hand, what would be life like without them?

Can't find where could I vote. o.O

Not criticizing him or anything... but doesn't it looks like he got botox done again?

Seems like nothing has changed here since I was gone.

Happy happy happy!

It always makes me laugh when people call Axl a "hasbeen" and other such derogatory insults. To me, the definition of a hasbeen is someone who continues in their chosen field despite continually waning popularity and relevance (Sebastian Bach, Motley Crue, Def Leopard etc). These are people who continue to make new music but the sale figures are poor and they regularly tour but the venues are increasingly remote.

Okay, GNR is no longer a stadium band, but Axl still performs in respectable world-class arenas the world over! How many other so-called "hasbeens" can play venues like the London o2 Arena on consecutive nights??

The key difference between Axl's GNR and many other 80s rock acts in 2012 is that he CHOSE to take a hiatus from 94-2000 and he CHOSE to only release one album in the last 20 years. Frustrating as that is, he is the one calling the shots and the truth is, he has thousands of people in the palm of his hand waiting on his next move.

Granted, Chinese Democracy didn't set the world on fire like AFD or UYI, but who these days is selling those kind of figures?? The days of epic million-dollar music videos and albums selling 10-20 million+ ended long before 2008, so to place these kind of expectations on Axl's GNR is hugely unfair. The reality is, if Axl dropped a new album next month, it would almost certainly enter the top 5 on Billboard which is not something many "hasbeens" could achieve.

Steph, I'd say.

All.

Nothing special at all.

3/10

It's not Adele versus Guns. It's Adele with Guns.

These were first:

Very light piece. 8/10

Haters Gonna Hate signs this.

Me too

At least Blood in the Water has vocals which are almost 100% Axl.

Can you give me the link?

Could be. Still...

i think the band leaked the better video, by the way. and it's great to be able to watch it. made me happy. now, new music please.

Maybe they read this thread and decided to make us happy? ;]]]]

Already made me happy.

Anyone posting this link publicly will be instantly banned from the forum.

I'm on my phone currently but will investigate further tonight. Discussions are fine but anyone seen to be advertising leaked material in this thread, privately to other members, will also be banned.

I can't have the forums security breached with potential leaked material that has not been officially released.

We understand.

So noone can give a link????

Nope.

one hair away from reporting this.

You're cool

Finally! TIL appreciation thread.

It's the first song I heard from CD album and I LOVE it.

I'm guessing a 2012 Axl jacket would require Axl paying someone to take. LOL

You know you're wrong, right?

I noticed as well that those instruments have been part of G N' R music from the very beggining. And I like it. Especially piano!

Credit where its due. Axl is a good piano player. I always loved this solo:

It is awesome. Thanks for reminding of this video.

I noticed as well that those instruments have been part of G N' R music from the very beggining. And I like it. Especially piano!

Probably 2008 Apocalyptica...