uncivil war

Have to go with John, just from a personal taste point of view. Liked Macca's latest album alot, though.

Sorry OP, but because you heard some casual fans discussing Slash, and some idiotic radio dj's random comments, doesn't mean no one here in Oz knows about Guns still being around. CD peaked at 3 on the album charts, and last tour they were all over tv and radio. I remember a few tv spots showed up on here as threads. Most people couldn't name the entire correct lineups of most bands, unless they were hardcore fans.

I'm trying to eat healthy, so I mostly have muesli, but if I fall of the wagon, it's Kellogg's Coco Pops with chopped banana.

When I saw them live last year, I was blown away by Richard's playing. I had previously way underrated him. I'm fine with the lineup the way it is, but Richard could definitely hold his own if he was called upon to do so.

Waiting

It's almost like an addiction, in a way. I visit in the hope of news, ultimately. However I just gotta check out what everyone is talking about while I'm here.

I'd be happy to hear anything new with Axl's voice on it.

Forgive me if I'm wrong, but I'm sure I remember reading somewhere that Axl has had problems with his legs and knees since he did track in high school, (hurdles maybe). I can't remember where I read it and I could be wrong. He also broke his ankle during the Illusions tour, so maybe problems with arthritis could account for the cane also.

Some chick after the Newcastle,Australia 2013 gig, abusing security for them to give back her bra which she had tried to throw at the stage, and missed.She was really upset with them, but they flat out refused to return it.

I was embarrassed to be a fan at the time, if I'm being honest. I've since become a huge fan of Buckethead, but I just "didn't get it" then. GN'R had been the most dangerous band in the world, and reappeared looking like some kind of circus act. But over time my opinions changed and I just began to accept it for what it was.

Also,

"I've been where I have been,

I've seen what I have seen,

I put the pen to the paper

'Cause it's all a part of me"

Always made me think of OIAM.

Also,

"I've been where I have been,

I've seen what I have seen,

I put the pen to the paper

'Cause it's all a part of me"

Always made me think of OIAM.

I'm not going to defend Axl's given choice of lyrics on that song. But I will say that I really like that song a lot, I just wish he would of choosen another way to express his discontent.

Honestly I'm suprised Axl has not revisited that song, replace those words and we have a great song. I would go as far as to say it's the best song on lies, or it could have been. He just should have changed 4 words.

Sorry, but I think that's absolute fucking bullshit. Society teaches you to believe that what he said was wrong. It's not. People are entitled to their thoughts and opinions, regardless of what they are. Actions are a different story. It's no secret that Axl was the small town white boy who felt this way due to various personal encounters and experiences. The guy comes from the sticks of Indiana to a big city like Los Angeles. If we're being honest, it's not all that unimaginable that he may have thought and felt the things that he did. He is entitled to these thoughts and free to express them. Anyone who says that he should replace certain words for it to be a great song is just afraid to admit - out of fear of being labeled a racist - that most of us feel certain thoughts or opinions at one time or another throughout our lives that many would view as hateful or not politically correct. Any one who claims otherwise is lying or full of shit. Take your choice.

Seriously ... fuck changing the lyrics. They are fine as is and represent a period of the man's life. Get over it. It's only been over 25 years.

I wouldn't change the lyrics now. But I would say there has been no upside to their use. Any debate concluded you shouldn't say that.

The only thing it did was give GNR more of a street edge. Like they really come from an ignorant place.

Other plus was controversy, record sales, hype, debate I guess.

Do you think Don't Damn Me was an apology?

Sorry, new poster. I've always thought Don't Damn Me was a response to the backslash from OIAM, at least in part.