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That's probably because Fortus plays many leads on Absurd and you didn't even realize it was not Slash. Anyone who plays guitar for any length of time knows what Slash sounds like, I can pick him out blindly from any recording because I've studied his playing since I started guitar and that's 100% him on both leaks.
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StrangerInThisTown replied to LandOla's topic in GUNS N' ROSES - DISCUSSION & NEWS
Some thoughts: The General must be the darkest piece of music Slash has been a part of since The Unholy (that song too was about child abuse, but by catholic priests) and also really dark musically. Interesting to hear Axl on such a piece of music, this is the darkest shit Axl has written possibly ever, even My Michelle doesn't compare. Then we get something Slash did on "Battleground" from WOF: the Monsters part is very reminiscent of what Slash did with Battleground, in terms of someone said it sounded britpopy and that was my first thought aswell, it's this big, anthemic vamp out at the end. It sounds "redemptive" musically after the dark first half of the song, and Axls "it's over now" lyrics complete it. As BG is one of my favourite Slash songs I was quite surprised and pleased to hear it. You can trace this formula actually all the way back to Rocket Queen. Overall I can't see how you're gonna be disappointed in this, we've finally got our epic, after 3 short-ish songs. The General is the 9+ minute epic musical journey people hoped for, it just depends on if it's your style musically, and it's the darkest shit they've put out since Coma so not everyones cup of tea. -
I don't think that would fit the definition of "scam". It's just a smart way to make business and maximize your profits from your product, when if you went the different route and released it digitally on the same day, you'd make less money because less people would be inclined to buy the vinyl. You can have the exact same product but if you're not smart in business moves you'll make way less, that's why people have literal full departments working on that shit.
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That title change with the monsters is interesting too. That, coupled with the fact Axl just loves Halloween, the song itself is dark and sounds like a horror movie score, and the suspiciously close chosen date of shipping close to the 31st, which means many people will receive it on or close to Halloween, it just makes sense to me that they planned it that way. It might be a regular full on single release with video etc just like any of the other previous 3 and not just a B-side, we will only know until some days after the 27th in my opinion.
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This AI thing is bullshit lol, I asked it to give me the lyrics to The General, it says it's available on the official GNR website and Spotify, here they are, obvioulsy completely a made up fictional song based entirely on the title The General (Verse 1) In a land of war and strife A general led his troops Through the heat of battle He never gave up hope (Chorus) The general, the general He was a man of might He fought for what he believed in And he never backed down (Verse 2) The enemy was strong But the general was brave He led his troops to victory And they all lived to fight another day (Chorus) The general, the general He was a man of might He fought for what he believed in And he never backed down (Bridge) The general is a symbol Of strength and resilience He inspires us to never give up Even in the face of adversity (Chorus) The general, the general He was a man of might He fought for what he believed in And he never backed down (Outro) The general is gone now But his legacy lives on He is a reminder that we can all overcome If we never give up hope