Schwarzgold

For the hope that SOME day SOME new music will see the light of day. Leaked, released, performed live - whatever.

I understand that, but don't you know what I mean anyway?

Dat photo. I'm always astonished how the one member of Guns N' Roses who ALWAYS looked bloated, totally wasted and already half-dead turned into such a fucking rock 'n roll model of a rockstar 20 years later.

In 2002, the band attempted a tour, it failed dismally, and the band disappeared. 2003-2005 were probably the apex of negativity, mostly because we had no idea if we'd ever see the band again. Then, mid-to-late 2005 as I recall, we got Better, Catcher, and TWAT. The band came back, and things clicked. 2 years later, Chinese Democracy, not to mention a band consistently touring. This is the most stagnant the band's felt in a long time, but the negativity of "I wish they'd change what they're doing" is a drastic improvement over "will they ever do anything again?"

For me it's the other way around. The early 2000s were a hard time to, that's right. But at least there was always the hope that something was brewing secretly and that someday, new music would be released and/or great concerts would be played. Correct, there was the danger that neither of this would happen, but there was this exciting hope too.

Now, I don't have this hope any more. I do check the boards daily and discuss (obviously), because there is a last glimmer of hope in my heart. But I do not really expect anything. Neither new music nor cool concerts. And no, I'm not wishing to relive my youth and see a 2X year old Axl again. I loved what I saw 2006 - the power, the energy, the fun. The recent concerts on the other hand ... no.

And I personally feel that I'm on some kind of mainstream path here for the forum. Each year more and more of the hardcore defenders seem to quit it. I personally defended Axls performances until Rio 2011 - still do. Since then? No. Rio was my breaking point. Each tour start, I waited (and hoped) if Axl got his old fire back, but each year he seems to care less.

That saddens me, but it's his job. I have no clue what's going on in his head and his life so I won't judge. I seriously only hope that there is no bad stuff going on, that he's still having fun. He has earned that. I don't want to end him like Elvis or something like that.

(And I still think there could be wonderful music in store. He doesn't have to relive the hard rock stuff till he's eighty. He has such a hand for melodies. Do music woth acoustic guitars and pianos only. It doens't have to be HARD rock to make me happy, it has to be beautiful music - which can be quiet and down to earth.)

No doubt about that, aye.

Doesn't matter anyway; no clinical studies proved any anti-aging effect of the stuff.

I'm no big fan of the Boss, but damn ... that is one impressive performance that puts many younger singers to shame ...

Some people are always upset.

GnR is the modern day Spinal Tap. It's very fuckin rock n roll to just walk on stage and go. Like Chuck Berry did, old school.

Comparing Axl Rose to Chuck Berry?

HAHAHA.

I see a black willem dafoe in that picture

That would be Willem Dafroe, please.

Errr... am I mistaken or was there NO ChinDem material in the trailer?

Don't worry. All Cd songs played will be in the release.

I'm sure of that. But I find it a seriously weak gesture to exclude this a) important and b) most recent era of GNR in the song selection.

Errr... am I mistaken or was there NO ChinDem material in the trailer?

This reminds me of the good, old times. For example the "CANCELLED!" sign at the cinemas when GN'R were supposed to hit the big screen some years ago ...

Without vocals it sounds a bit cheesy and generic. But it couuuuld be a good basis for Axls voice. It's all in the mix.

I hope for new music. That's all. May it be leaks, an official stream or download, the surprise release of an album.

As long as he loses some weight and gets that voice back in shape, he can wear a fucking panda costume for all I care.

Zakk's playing has become less and less tasteful as he gets older, it's like he is de-evolving

That's true and sad. I wish he'd do something like "Book of Shadows" again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9YI0W52C3Y

Fucking great song. Rocking, relaxed, a bit nostalgic ... great.

Do I think Axl actually believes this? Yes.

Do I think this will result in real release of some kind? No.

I never liked Slipknot that much either, but Corey has some serious talent. Check out his work in Stone Sour:


Ballad:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjBkBEgQg8w

Metal-ish

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dq_IKMUe_Ik

Rock

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLSVgBd9ypA

Henry is the man. <3

Well, this

in the quality of Clebration Day's Kashmir .... <3 <3

Wow. I just checked Celebration Day out. Plant really still has it, didn't expect that.

The version of Kashmir on that DVD IMO is one of the definitive versions of the tune. Plant really shines, especially the last 2 or 3 minutes of it

Good god, that's breath-taking.

And makes a Guns N' Roses fan a little sad...

Wow. I just checked Celebration Day out. Plant really still has it, didn't expect that.

Oh, please God, no.

In stores for xmas would be nice.

I like your ... optimism.

"breakout debut "appetite for democracy""...