Its Tino

44 minutes ago, Powerage5 said:

Do we have any idea what As It Began actually is? I don’t recall that being a title on the discs. Should be able to narrow it down based on track lengths. 

It’s a title on one of the discs. Disc 4 to be exact. 

1 minute ago, RussTCB said:

Also, to the people saying this isn't getting any attention; I think that's a weekend thing. I'm sure it'll get picked up by all the music outlets tomorrow. 

Let’s cross our fingers it goes under the radar?

51 minutes ago, Powerage5 said:

2006 when the 16 second clip leaked is the first we heard of Checkmate AFAIK. The first time it was referred to as Jackie Chan was by Axl during the forum chats in December 2008. 

And here we are in 2019 and we finally hear the full demo. Crazy to think what I was doing then, to where I am at now. 

Clean, simple to-the-point rocker. About damn time!

After all these years, we finally hear Jackie Chan/Checkmate! Unreal! What year was it when we first heard the name of this track?

Lightning Bolt is another great newer album (imo)

First time I found Whispers, I binge read it at work and my eyes were totally fucked after 😂

1 hour ago, papashaun said:

I'll just add my take.....When the "Not In This Lifetime" reunion first happened a few years ago, I was eager for the band to begin working on a new album. But, after taking time to view everything, I really don't think a new musical release is necessary at all.

Why?

Just look at pop cultural musical history, even taking rock music specifically. I really can't recall an album release by an established band in their "latter" years that's a stand out, go to, or album even listened to more than a couple of times. For Instance, I'm sure if someone pulls a Metallica album to listen to, "Hard Wired to Self Destruct" isn't going to be the first choice that comes to mind. Aerosmith, do you really pull up "Just Push Play" or "Music From Another Dimension" to listen through that often? Motley Crue's "Saints of Los Angeles" anybody still have that on rotation regularly? Even, The Eagles....a lot of people don't even realize they released an album of new material in 2007 (Long Road Out of Eden). Van Halen..."A Different Kind of Truth" in 2012, don't actually think I've heard a single note off that one in all honesty. Anything stand out to you from The Rolling Stones?

My point is....sometimes it's best to let things be. The majority of the time, we have high hopes for something new from an artist, but end up disappointed in the end. I think it is because most established acts are past their creative peaks, and have settled into an easier lifestyle later in life, after being successful. 

I know there is a buzz right now for a new Tool release in the next week or so. I know there was a single released, but I've really just heard a small portion of it. Looking into things, the band hasn't released anything in 13 years, and have moved into their late 40s-early 50s, but a lot of die hard fans want new music. There's only 7 songs on the main track listing, and the album is put at over 80 minutes in length. For 13 years, and only 7 songs, I can already guess, day of release you'll hear some of the same die hard fans criticizing as to how this is the band's weakest release, or biggest disappointment, and it could not be that bad at all...but too high of hopes will be placed on it just from the gap between albums.

I fear the same thing would happen with GnR. Myself, since it isn't the original AFD lineup, or even Gilby or Sorrum in the mix for that matter, just let things be as they are. If nothing new is ever added to the band's catalog, I'm fine with the great material that we already have. 

Hard wired is so good tho. 

And i disagree, respectfully. 

On 7/31/2019 at 11:49 AM, DTJ80 said:

I actually changed the cover on iTunes so that it shows the grenade version. Really not a fan of the bike one.

Haha same here

I think going to prison leaking GNR tracks would be prettaaaay prettaaaay  badass lol

I’m caught up and Hard School was lovely! My first search however, included too many porn links lol

Uhhhhhh I guess i missed something in the past 4 hours 😞

7 minutes ago, rocknroll41 said:

Yeah, that’s why if new music never leaks or comes out, I’m not gonna get too bent out of shape about it. As much as I would like to hear it, there’s more to life than that stuff...

I’ve already convinced myself I’ll never hear “new” studio quality music. 

We do it to ourselves in a sense 

Uh oh, see ya in 7 days pal!!!

1 hour ago, axlweave said:

I love this band and have been a fan since 87 when I was 18 and now getting ready to turn 50 in less than a month. I just wish they would release more stuff even release there live shows like Metallica does I mean jeeze there is a lot more revenue for them if they did but no we have to salivate over possible leaks that may never come. I will always support the band but come on man release something music wise I could care less about drink glasses or trucks 

Isn’t it mind blowing? 

But then again, Metallica is one of the hardest working bands, ever. If GNR had a 1/4 of their work ethic, we would have had an album in ‘96. 

I just saw a summary of this thread on Instagram

7 hours ago, gavgnr said:

For anyone doubting the legitimacy of this, please don’t. At this point in time I can’t explain why but I will say that the next 24hrs will hopefully be very exciting 

I wish you hadn’t said that lol 

4 minutes ago, donny said:

if you where going to release a trilogy of 3 CDs how stupid would it be to put the best 14 tracks all on the first one ?

there has to be many gems hidden away. 

Especially since Axl is the guy who constantly went on stage hours late to build up “anticipation”

11 hours ago, Chester 524 said:

so...... I realize that everyone who has contributed to this thread probably hasnt read every single page, but I have to say that I'm pretty surprised that not one fan who thinks "Izzy is the greatest thing since Axl hid above a doorway in the Estranged video" has responded with a brief list of the awesome songs Izzy has contributed to the world with his solo work. 

I'm seriously asking.  I quit on his solo work after 117 degrees.  everything I heard after that album sounds boring (this coming from a guy who loves weather forecasts - which Izzy seems to give one every album)

 but I'm willing to give it another shot.  can someone give me a 10 song playlist from Izzys solo career that I can listen to in the gym tomorrow?  

No one wants to do you any favors by making you a playlist I guess 😂

I’m not one of those “Izzy is the greatest thing” people but I really enjoy “Like a Dog” and “Concrete”. 

If you’re going to go in there and expect AFD or Lies or UYI, don’t bother. Izzy is a cool cat and is a bit laid back for your traditional GNR sound. IMO. 

The storage unit where they wrote/rehearsed/lived. 

3 hours ago, RussTCB said:

I'd love to get a dry mix of the entire album. 

This this this

In the world today, Rock N’ Roll is underrated. IMO. 

4 LPs do not warrant 2 greatest hits albums, IMO. 

He still can’t get out of his own way. 

For some of you complaining about complaining and saying we should be grateful that we can go, did you ever stop to think that they’re not grateful they can go, because they can’t go?!?! 

For some people here, I’m sure paying that much for a ticket could come with some extremely dire consequences. 

Anyway, I saw them twice, one stadium, one arena, so no matter what the price, I’m not interested unless there is new music involved. I had 2 magical experiences at the shows I went to, and its unlikely they will be topped. Thought I’d chuck my opinion out there. 

So could Axl release what was already “completed” with NuGuns as a solo LP or EP? Get on the side project train?

I think that would be a great hold over while they work on new material.