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2 minutes ago, gunsnchalupas said:

Perhaps came early. Dearly beloved girlfriend says it is the best thing she has heard since something called Posted Malone (?). She won't let me listen to it. I told her I wanted to post it online for all my real friends on my 80s rock band bulletin board, but the NDA scared here. I was able to snap a pick when she wasn't looking. Glad we shelled out $360 for the complete merch package, totally worth it. 

 

 

 

It's Axl, so it's more about the enemies. 

Oh. My. God.  Hahaha. That picture of the girl is PRICELESS. 

These replies to this booklet are HILARIOUS! 

I'm no longer here for The General. I'm here to laugh uncontrollably. 

20 minutes ago, batatadoce said:

Is that marble or granite ? I tend to dislike countertops with so much warm colours.

Lollllllll

Lol. Front cover looked more convincing. Quite cool, too (for a fake?), So I'd leave it on its front, orrr.... open the damn thing to convince us. Damn. It. To. Hell. 

26 minutes ago, Litti said:

what u mean? like take a photo

 

SOON

Real or fake, Ive gotta say. That is a kick- ass artwork/cover design!! Seriously. I'd frame a picture like that. So, its gotta be fake. 

Wheres the artwork?

This is obviously a fake.... Right?

It was posted 4 days ago. Sounds like Axl, I guess? Hard to tell. 

Street Of Dreams up anywhere?

Any idea how Street Of Dreams sounded?

Hmm. Any way to hear it, other than waiting/changing vpn?

Is this actually a (non live) new studio recording??

Just now, We love Axl Rose said:

https://rockinrio.com/live/

How is this watchable, though? For the US, it says unavailable in my region (obviously), and a VPN? Need a 101 on how to change my region, please

19 minutes ago, alangarcianr said:

What Clip? Margot’s one? Or is it another one from last show?

Whichever one was just recorded right beside the venue. I think it was a girl filming, yes. 

The new rehearsal clip sounds great, though, doesnt it? I dig the (fortunately, still present) slower mid section and those cool lil whiny guitar bends from Slash, Im assuming. Very Dont Damn Me -esque. 

Plus, am i the only one who digs Duffs backing vocals? I can only imagine how good it'll sound alongside Axls singing.

Fucking release it, already. 

10 hours ago, reayj2003 said:

I’m surprised they were allowed to use real footage & especially the Vegas 2001 stuff. Surely the band didn’t sign off on that?

At that point of the documentary someone says Axl was struggling to sell out the House of Blues..that show sold out in minutes then they headlined Rock in Rio to what I believe is the biggest crowd any line up had played to. 

Wow. They even used the audio for "Jungle"! I expected maybe just the footage, with some generic rock/crap music playing over it. 

7 hours ago, reayj2003 said:

I’m surprised they were allowed to use real footage & especially the Vegas 2001 stuff. Surely the band didn’t sign off on that?

At that point of the documentary someone says Axl was struggling to sell out the House of Blues..that show sold out in minutes then they headlined Rock in Rio to what I believe is the biggest crowd any line up had played to. 

I only saw RiR3 footage. Did I miss House Of Blues 2001 footage in there? 

@LunsJail, I know you can't elaborate on everything but a couple things I'm curious to know. Did Matt go in detail any more so than he has before on his departure from Guns/His argument with Paul Huge?

And was there any mention of him meeting up with Axl in NYC in 2006/And or his thoughts on Chinese Democracy? Any response would be much appreciated. Thanks. 

8 hours ago, shepP said:

Not sure if this was mentioned but a cool trick is you can download a sample of the book.  I just did via itunes.  Gives a taste of what’s to come in July.

Anything good worth mentioning? I'm particularly curious about any insight (unless it's a rehash of what he's previously commented on) as to the 1994 - 1997 era, leading up to his departure. 

Funny how he and Axl met up in 2006 but Matt never really elaborated on exactly what was discussed. 

I liked it quite a bit. @RussTCB, I'm assuming that was you talking about seeing GNR in 2002, for the sole purpose of verifying how they'd totally suck so you could tell people, and how wrong you were? Haha. I'd like to hear a podcast devoted entirely to your experience with GNR.... Your opinion is interesting, because as you mentioned, you saw them in 91,92, and 1993? Then to say the 2002 lineup sounded great. I love hearing about it from that perspective. 

8 hours ago, Wagszilla said:

 

 

Awesome. Thanks!! Yeah, I remember this interview. The part about Axl being denied entrance into the VMA'S"s area in 2002, running down the street as someone shouts out "Hey, it's Kid Rock!". Haha. Priceless. Axl sounded like he had a good sense of humour about it, considering something like that 10 years earlier would have pissed him off probably to the point of calling off the performance all together.

This was/is a great interview. @RussTCB, your friend got in some really good questions, he's very likeable. I can see why Axl was so open with him. Funny that he mentions the 5 topics not to bring up during the interview, but Axl himself brings them up on his own, pissing off the record label, apparently. 

I don't know why, perhaps because everything was so shrouded in mystery and bogus rumors, but with excitement of new material being played, etc, but I absolutely love the 2001-2007 era of this band. 2010 was peak Axl/vocal wise, as well. 

@RussTCB, I don't think anybody asked about your friend. When/where/how did he score an interview with Axl in 2002?? Is it available anywhere?

2 hours ago, guitarpatch said:

Prob not their choice

 

Gotta disagree. The VMAs were not only worse, but were watched by way more people. Nobody was watching this at 11PM Sat night before the SB 

I'm not so sure. You definitely are right about the VMA'S being watched by WAY more people, plus the fact that crowd was minimal compared to all the musicians/celebrities in attendance so there's that, too. 

It's all objective, so to say it was worse or was better, it depends. Axl definitely looked better, but he looked "different" due to it being 18 years ago, of course, his attire, the cornrows, the Botox. 

Vocally, the VMA "Jungle" intro alone outdoes that horrendous Sweet Child performance. Axl had a pretty awesome extended scream before it all went downhill, unfortunately but it had other glimpses of greatness. 

Madagascar, to me, sounded wonderful. Not because it technically sounded good (he'd sing it MUCH better during the 2002 tour) but it was something new, therefore exciting. 

Paradise City was awful, but his "Round 1" shout-out, it showed he had something to prove. He just didn't prove it that night. If they'd have broadcast MSG 2002's "The Blues" or something, it'd have been spectacular. 

Just another opinion. I know not many would agree. But really.... At least at the VMA'S, Axl still kinda moved/danced liked Axl, was energetic, got winded but had an excuse. He was running all over the place. The other night, he just sounded flat, no power in a single note. It's depressing to even think about. I feel bad for him. But can he still deliver a great live vocal when/if he wants? Hell yes. 

Of all the songs performed, yes, they picked the most "popular" among casual fans, I suppose but they don't know what we do.

Like the poster said a few pages back, Sweet Child hasn't sounded good at all since 2010. 

If Axl had any type of choice what was broadcast, it probably should've been anything sung in his lower register.... Chinese Democracy, It's So Easy, Mr. Brownstone.

Sadly, they show this, which wasn't nearly as bad as I thought or as bad as it could've been but still.... Missed opportunity to have picked a single song ahead of time, sing it well and impress the masses instead of giving them reason to bash Axl on social media. 

I dunno. Axl does look slimmer but that doesn't seem to have improved his voice.  :/

Aghh. I really want to see this! Is that all they are going to broadcast, Sweet Child?

2 minutes ago, TheSeeker said:

If Twitter is any indication, barely anyone is watching this

 

Yeesh. Those posts! That's just about as bad as it gets. I legitimately feel sorry for Axl. Why they chose to play, broadcast it, it's exposure all right but unfortunately, the worst possible kind. 

I still want to see for myself, though. Anyone record it?