Live Like a Suicide

12 minutes ago, Towelie said:

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Why does he only do NR? It'd be cool to see Axl play something different on the piano onstage.

Thoughts?

He probably doesn't remember how it goes lol.

Seriously thoygh, Perhaps is a new song and it would take a while for him to get comfortable singing it, let alone learning to play it as well. Better to focus all his energy on the singing side of things.

A and B sides matter little in this day and age. Both songs will get the single treatment. Regardless, it's technically an R side in the context of this band, and we know well that historically there have been great GN'R songs on G and R sides.  

33 minutes ago, Blackstar said:

The reports on news sites are still relying on the press release, even though that bit has been removed from the GN'R website since yesterday. One quoted the press release and then added "but a track with the same title leaked in 2019, so who knows..."

 

Yeah, that's my general line of thought too. Someone had to approve the press release, and given it was sent out, I am hoping that there is some truth to Slash and Duff doing their parts this year..

3 minutes ago, Coma16 said:

I mentioned it earlier today but the description about that has been edited. If you click on the Perhaps vinyl you can read the updated blurb.

https://gnrmerch.com/collections/perhaps/products/perhaps-7-vinyl

Guns N’ Roses return with a single entitled “Perhaps” out now via Geffen Records. It stands out as the legendary rock band’s first release since 2021. The 7” includes the R-Side, “The General.”

Tracklist:
Side G: Perhaps
Side R: The General

Limit 4 per customer

Thanks for the notice! I think some new sites were reporting similar based on a press release, but GNR removing the info from the website indicates little confidence.

2 minutes ago, colonizedmind said:

Which brings up something I was thinking today....we've had the 3 songs we had a rough idea of from the leaking GNR vault....very shortly we go into uncharted waters, somewhere we won't be starting with where's this part form the demo or why the fuck no Robin and Bucket other than one bend! 😏

Perhaps this will be the start of us getting more stuff Axl knows we don't have...here's hoping 🤞

I hope the dubious press release of Axl/Slash/Duff writing Perhaps this year has some truth to it (as it would seem to separate it from the other songs written during the COVID lockdowns).

It's clear from Axl's comments, and those made by others like Sebastian Bach, that Axl had a roadmap in mind for these songs.

3 hours ago, colonizedmind said:

Off topic but who wants to hear the finished version of Se7en? Brains quotes about it makes me anxious to hear it....

"ITS AN TIMELESS BALLAD WITH A BLOW YOUR FACE OFF CHORUS AND A SUCK YOUR BALL SACK BRIDGE!!!!!"

Beltrami also said it was the best song of the lot that he worked on, right?

6 hours ago, Blackstar said:

Good idea that they waited to release it before they played it live.

Yes, the performance is getting shredded by readers of the various music outlets.

2 hours ago, rocknroll41 said:

That was the 4chan person who said that. The Reddit person (the one with the cover arts) never claimed that. They just shared the artworks and said The General would come out in October and then Atlas in November. Not saying they’re legit, mind you. Just clarifying that it’s two different people.

There were two seemingly separate posts that shared cover art and made claims. One was the 4chan guy and the other were a couple of people who were having a joke. They did up a fake cover for The General and claimed that there were a few links in preparation for release on Apple Music. Is that what you're thinking about?

11 minutes ago, UYI4 said:

How do we really know the cell phone clip was called the general?  Was that insider information?  Could be monstrosity too.  Never know

Because if you listen closely, you can hear the orchestral arrangement for The General in the breakdown.

New article about The General, including information on relations to Estranged.

https://blabbermouth.net/news/another-new-guns-n-roses-song-the-general-to-arrive-in-october

1 minute ago, rocknroll41 said:

Nah this was a separate rumor from the 4chan thing. I’ll see if I can find it at some point.

Good to know! Thanks.

1 hour ago, Blackstar said:

5 minutes would be a little shorter than Madagascar. Not too short.

This is a good point. A song doesn't have to be long to sound epic. In fact, Madagascar sounds pretty epic to me. It is possible for The General to still sound epic while being 5 mins maximum.

35 minutes ago, rocknroll41 said:

Someone on Reddit who predicted the right release date for The General had also said that Atlas would follow in November, tho maybe that was just a coincidence.

Do we have a link for this?

I know there was a guy n 4chan who claimed Perhaps, The General and Atlas would come out (which was copied over to Reddit), but no exact timeframe was given except for Atlas and Perhaps. Even then, the claims were that Perhaps was delayed because Axl wanted to 'stick it to' the label, The General's movie soundtrack deal fell apart and Atlas was scheduled for November...

I'm not inclined to believe it since Perhaps was a given and The General was a likely guess anyway. There is no evidence for Atlas being prepared, and why would they release it in November when they could have stuck it on the disc with Perhaps/The General in October?

Now we just have to survive until its release.

7 minutes ago, Towelie said:

My review for entertainment website Gabfest:

GUNS N ROSES RELEASE NEW SINGLE “PERHAPS” – GABFEST

Good one. Seems the general media consensus is positive.

14 minutes ago, ©GnrPersia said:

 

This ^ No more leaks please.

Unfortunately even this track has leaked somehow and we have a rough idea how it sounds...

At least what we have heard has only been an orchestral arrangement and a small snippet of Axl screaming. 

1 minute ago, jamillos said:

Still nothing official? Jfc

Socials will probably go out once the song is available in the USA. I wouldn't expect any promotion until well into tomorrow.

No Layne Staley or Michael Hutchence = bullshit list.

1 minute ago, downzy said:

This is a song for Guns N' Roses fans, particularly fans from the Chinese Democracy (and maybe from the Illusions era).

But I really don't see how this sticks with the casual or non-fans like a traditional single might.

I think you really need to like Axl's singing voice to get into this song.  It's akin to Don't Damn Me...  Both are good songs but if you can't get into or past Axl's vocal stylings you're not going to make it too far.  But I chuckle a bit when I hear people claim this song is a bit more radio-friendly.  How many radio-friendly songs of late have thrashy-metal sounding vocals in the chorus?  

I think another obstacle of it hitting with a more casual fan base is the lack of a distinctive Slash guitar part/solo.  At least Hard Skool had that soaring guitar solo that could hook rock fans who aren't in love with Axl's voice.  This has a little guitar interlude that gives the song a pause.  I'd hardly call it a "solo."

It's a really enjoyable song for this Guns N' Roses fan. 

That said, I would recommend people take it for what it is and worry less about whether it will resonate with the general public.  

At this stage, hoping for a bonafide GNR radio hit is a pipedream. If they managed to pull a November Rain 2 out of their ass, it might be possible, but times are different. We should enjoy the songs for what they are.

Should be available on streaming services in Aus in five minutes. Already available on YT for Aussies.

I think Perhaps is a step up from Absurd in HS, particularly in the mixing department. It actually sounds great, and I hope they proceed in this direction with whichever songs are next. Fingers crossed for The General...

Just now, JimiRose said:

I Believe this to be true yes

This is the best case scenario. Brain is fantastic and he is undoubtedly an asset in the studio, but he may not want the rigours of touring. Frank is above all else consistent in that regard (regardless of criticisms). Win-win in my book.

1 minute ago, PrimalScream said:

Nothing is next single 100% confirmed

I would be curious to see how Axl would turn elevator music into something...