There was a time when Fernando and even Beta would speak with the "hardcore" fans albeit rarely, on the forum and without much substance. I think back then there was a real pressure to get Chinese finally out...sorta. Even so, we were acknowledged. Why can't they weigh in on new music now? Probably because there is so little expectation. The entire music industry knew the joke that was Chinese Democracy. Who outside of internet forums is looking forward to hearing The General? Lol.
Who remembers Merk?
Mercuriadis wrote. "Unfortunately the muse disappeared just as fast as she came and the tour started with no single at radio to support it and the album still needing two or three days of work