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6 hours ago, vloors said:

https://www.loudersound.com/news/slash-orgy-of-the-damned-classic-rock

 

1 hour ago, Blackstar said:

Is the magazine out already?

Happy Birthday!

8 hours ago, kingcanyon said:

Full performance of Perfect Crime

 

 

Sounds awesome 

11 hours ago, Free Bird said:

I don’t know why Slash thought Ron English was a good fit at all but I don’t judge a record by its cover

Same but who knows, at least it's unique. 

5 hours ago, evilfacelessturtle said:

Yeah Slash has a pretty tacky style when it comes to graphic design. Just look at the Apocalyptic Love album cover, it's like everything a 12 year old thinks is cool smashed together. Don't get me started on the LTD cover...

32 minutes ago, Free Bird said:

Yeah… no. I actually like the AL cover, as an album cover, a lot. It seems old school compared to his first solo record and WoF for example. But yeah, Living The Dream’s album cover, as much as I dig the record, is god awful 🤣

It's because he worked with that weird artist, Ron English (who also did the WoF cover). I thought it would look so much better if they just had a nice pic of the band with the logo above them or something like that, instead of this weird tacky stuff.

1 hour ago, Voodoochild said:

He also predicted Instagram.

 

 

He looked so good with the beard back then.

5 hours ago, Avillart said:

 

Yes some made it a sport last summer to collect the bandaids he wears on his hands to keep the jewelry from slipping off his fingers. I also couldn't believe it at first but they proudly posted photos and told their stories how they supposedly got the bandaids from the security guys after the gigs and collected them. Every time one of them got one she posted it and got congrats from the others. 

1 hour ago, Avillart said:

Not to derail the thread any further but maybe this way everyone can judge for themselves if it's nonsense or not - I looked up some of those posts on FB I mentioned earlier on, so you guys can see for yourself. 

 

That's really gross tbh. And very disturbing.

8 hours ago, D.. said:

My favorite thing out of those two tracks is Steven Tyler blasting out his harmonica. So cool, I'm happy he's still doing ok.

Other than that, it's cool for what it is, it's a change from what Slash is generally playing, kind of refreshing for sure, but I don't see myself playing this on repeat and

certainly not the kind of material strong enough to justify me buying a ticket for a gig.

It's like cool little bonus tracks. I don't know whether Slash offered the material to Axl, but I can't picture him singing on these. Not for Guns anyway, doesn't suit the mood.

Looking at Slash's setlists, there's not much I'd pay for. If he'd add Back to the moment and Serial Killer, maybe. I'd love to hear those two live, my favorite songs of his.

I hope he has far better material for the album. Otherwise, just like what Duff has released, I don't see the point. I don't mean this in a harsh way, it's cool

they're still working and touring, sure, but I don't find this exciting. I even feels it diminishes their comeback for an upcoming Gn'R tour.

 

See, as much as a lot of people bash Axl constantly, and the lack of new real music, I enjoy his rarity. When he appears, even if it's something we've heard too many times,

it still feels special.
 

I'm not even sure whether I prefer hearing average new songs than no song at all. I'm just like "yeah ok, but what's the point?".

And regarding live gigs, if the frontman is Myles Kennedy, I just can't picture myself going through this. I need a charismatic frontman to cope with all the waiting, all these people and the sweat.

Sorry, maybe this post feels a bit too negative but just what I feel.

They should do a megatour with Axl & Tyler rotating between songs and mixing their material. Or better, Gn'R + Aerosmith, with feats in each show.

Who the f wants to watch Myles for 2 hours, frankly?

Rant over, sorry, needed to be said.

 

Wrong thread, SMKC is in the Slash section.

Here's Serial Killer

1 hour ago, Free Bird said:

I agree, LTD wasn’t that bad. 4 is by far Slash’s worst sounding record to date and Mike Clink is the best producer he had. I really hope he keeps it in mind for future releases.

LtD is honestly the same as WoF and any other modern rock record from the last 20 years. Same standard mix.

On 4/12/2024 at 9:18 AM, Robert39 said:

The drummer situation can be solved, Bring Brent fitz in and it wil be great !! Last tuesday went to the Conspirators in Amsterdam, Brent is the un sung hero of the band !! Damn he is realy good !!! It was one of best gigs if seen from the Conspirators. 

Axl can still sound good in a studio, live is a different story...........

100%, Fitzy is one of the best. Current GnR would sound 100x better if he (or someone like him) was behind the kit.

On 4/12/2024 at 9:38 AM, Tom-Ass said:

Same.. I have very little interest in what Gn'R do anymore. They could hang it up tomorrow and it would probably be for the better.. I'll still go see them live for nostalgia purposes and to see Slash play the classics live but if I had a chance to see this tour over Guns, I would choose this one... 

 

I feel the same way. The tour last year was cool and fun to follow online here because of the changes in the set and the overall positive energy but otherwise there's nothing exciting going on there anymore.

On 4/12/2024 at 5:36 PM, evilfacelessturtle said:

Not just Axl but Slash also needs to realize how much better this is mixed than the last two SMKC albums. Neither of them seem to have a great ear for mixing and production.

LtD was fine but 4 sounded like a demo from a rehearsal. I agree with your 2nd sentence though. I've found that most musicians don't pick up on the finer details in the mix the same way that mixing engineers and producers can.

42 minutes ago, evilfacelessturtle said:

Like I said previously, that's not comparing apples to apples. There are several versions of the Standard, and the one you linked has a AA top. A Standard with a AAA top costs the same as a Slash model:

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LPS6SWHCSB--gibson-les-paul-standard-60s-aaa-top-electric-guitar-heritage-cherry-sunburst-sweetwater-exclusive

Oh I didn't know you were referring to that one. Yeah and it being a Sweetwater exclusive also contributes to the price, but you're right it's also because of the AAA top.

On 4/12/2024 at 6:44 AM, JasmineSwe said:

On my way to the show in Copenhagen, let's gooooo 

How was it?

1 hour ago, Free Bird said:

Someone with knowledge could tell which song would be a good fit for that guitar.

I think he's using that guitar for most of the record, not just one song.

6 hours ago, evilfacelessturtle said:

Yep, which is the same as a Standard. I was shocked that Gibson didn't upcharge for a signature model. I wonder if Slash had a hand in that decision.

No the Slash Collection is $200 more than the regular Standards (in the US anyway).

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LPS6B8NH--gibson-les-paul-standard-60s-bourbon-burst

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LPSSP300WHCH1--gibson-slash-jessica-les-paul-standard-electric-guitar-honey-burst

51 minutes ago, JasmineSwe said:

On my way to the show in Copenhagen, let's gooooo 

Have fun!

20 hours ago, Rovim said:

on the other hand, this is a standard, and not too far off from a custom shop model price. If I was in the market, I would hold off and buy a custom shop instead. 

55 minutes ago, evilfacelessturtle said:

It's exactly the same price as a Standard, if you compare apples to apples. This has a AAA figured maple top. The only Standards below that price have AA tops or aren't figured at all. A Custom Shop 1958 Standard starts at $2,100 more than the Jessica, or more than twice the price if you go for a 1959/1960 Reissue at $6,699.

It's part of the Slash Collection so it's priced the same as those models.

Key words being "may have." So who knows when it'll actually come out.

5 minutes ago, evilfacelessturtle said:

That's probably the Max Baranet copy. Can't tell from the video though.

Yeah it is, it's not the Derrig.

On 4/6/2024 at 1:02 PM, waxl1974 said:

Let's rewind the clock back to 1991 for a minute. Have seen mentions in the last week that Sebastian Bach has said he'd love to reunite with Skid Row for the fans with the news that Erik Gronwall has stepped down due to his health. They've got Lzzy Hale for some shows short term. I know there is some barriers to be broken down for this to happen with all that has happened. However the thought of having a Skid Row opening for Guns would be a great sell. Seb could come out for My Michelle during their set. Sure Axl would enjoy having Seb around. 

Saw them at Wembley in 91 where they done a sterling job warming up the crowd before Guns. 

MC no thanks, has no appeal whatsoever for me. 

On 4/6/2024 at 2:35 PM, Rindmelon said:

skid row with bach back opening would be great

Yeah that would be cool but I don't think it's going to happen anytime soon.

1 minute ago, Voodoochild said:

There's some no names that are good. 

Not Caram though. The mixes on the "new" GnR singles are all over the place and they're not consistent from one song to the next.

2 hours ago, Free Bird said:

You’re probably not well informed 

No you're wrong dude, @IzzysMissy actually works in the industry and knows more than us about touring and booking. Idk which numbers are correct but she's definitely isn't "not well informed."

2 hours ago, IzzysMissy said:

Im so sorry. I’m obviously the most misinformed person on this site. I’ll just be on my way! Carry on! It’s AWESOME that slash (playing no gnr songs) can pull in 15k people a night.

16 hours ago, janrichmond said:

you can see that they had a lot of fun playing, very different to GNR 

Yeah that's the big difference with SMKC. 

31 minutes ago, janrichmond said:

@DoMw94 really good photos you should post them here too

What did you think of the show Jan?

https://www.loudersound.com/reviews/slash-myles-kennedy-conspirators-london-wembley-arena-2024-live-review

4 hours ago, DoMw94 said:

I should really venture to this part of the forum more often...

I did Birmingham, Manchester, and London. Had an amazing time! Got a pick in Manchester and a setlist in London!

Here are some photos I took:

https://www.instagram.com/p/C5bLyQWIoKL/?igsh=MXJoODI3aHB6OXJ5

Great pics!