What if theres a whole other reason for the delays. Picture this.. GNR is obligated to release new music, by universal/geffen or by contractual obligations by the other 2 bigs. In the latter case, what if its stated that the other 2 big ones (Slash and Duff) must be on the record, due to shares and other revs. Axl is then forced to re-record parts of Finck or Bucket, which PERHAPS isnt in favour of the song, which hé knows.