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W. Axl Kev

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  1. I mean you haven’t left us many options! I’d drop You Could Be Mine and put in Move To The City.
  2. I'm not sure if I get the point of this but I guess the fun is in discussing it. I liken it to an athlete. Typically (outside of the NFL) and athlete is their prime between the ages of 28 and 32. Beyond that the physical talent begins to diminish. In this regard you'd have to consider Axl like a sprinter in running, a striker/winger in football/soccer or a sprinter in cycling. His supreme skillset lay in performing the extreme. Some singers have preserved that over time by slowing down songs, dropping octaves but few (and none that I can think of) have managed to maintain that grit in their voice. Rod Stewart still has an element of that but he's pushing 80 and the crowd does most the work for him. Anyway, taking all of that into account, realistically Axl's voice has never sounded like 1992/93 ever again. We look back now on 2002/2006/2010/2016 and talk about how great it was but a number of us were on this forum for all those years (me being one of them) where his voice was slaughtered then for not being what it was. It's just recency bias. I saw them live twice last summer and he sounded tremendous. I'm sure YouTube can prove me wrong but my (and our) memory is what matters.
  3. Great topic and fun to discuss! It's very difficult and I could change my mind on any given day. Mine as follows: 1) Hammersmith Apollo, London - 2006 2) Marlins Park, Miami - 2017 3) Circo Massimo, Rome - 2023 4) Hard Rock, Hollywood, Florida - 2021 5) Charlotte, North Carolina - 2019 6) MetLife Stadium, New Jersey - 2016 (first time I saw Axl and Slash together) 7) MetLife Stadium, New Jersey - 2021 (First concert post Covid) 8) SECC, Glasgow, Scotland - 2006 9) SECC, Glasgow, Scotland - 2012 10) MetLife Stadium, New Jersey - 2023 11) Madison Square Garden, New York -2018 I'll explain MSG as last place (in the unlikely event anyone cares). The band had been touring for 2 years straight at that point and were clearly going through the motions. MSG, in spite of reputation, is a completely flat venue on terms of audience and the band basically reflected the crowd who sat for almost all of the show. Hard Rock and Circo Massimo could easily change places because both were phenomenal for different reasons. Hammersmith Apollo No. 1 because it was the first time I ever saw Axl and that scream at the start of Jungle was so earth shattering it took me a few moments to figure out if it was the guitars or a human voice. Still get chills thinking of it. Looking forward to reading everyone's.
  4. This will be settled out of court. I very much doubt anyone wants this to go through the New York civil court with all the associated publicity and I very much doubt Axl’s lawyers think he has the temperament to give evidence, regardless of innocence or guilt.
  5. I have nothing to support this other than the odd thing here and there I've read about this guy over the years, but the general consensus seems to be that he's off the reservation and full of shit. In what world would a record company, who's primary focus is to make money, allow the funding and failure of an act to the detriment of their reputation just to get a prior member in? None of the Beatles' former studios even tried stuff like that. Sounds entirely invented.
  6. I actually think this is a more thoughtful question than it appears on the surface. You think 'release' and assume a single or album but it's more than that. For me, I think their cover of Slither is exceptional and I look forward to it every show I see and I feel the same way about Wichita Lineman. I hope they've recorded that privately because it would send that song right back up the charts. Let's face it, covers are part of GN'R's history so not every song needs to be an original.
  7. 2006 Nu-GN'R was better than the current crew. More exciting, unpredictable and that unknown of Chinese Democracy created suspense that just doesn't exist anymore.
  8. Maybe you’re right. But I’d think the way that things have caught up with 80’s/90’s actors/musicians/comedians in the past few years, I’d be staggered if they didn’t look to distance themself from this. Axl, Slash and Duff seem like great guys these days but in a world where guys like Steven Tyler are being dug up for behavior 50 years ago, I wouldn’t count on them hoping this will just sail down the river. Potential can of worms.
  9. This is a very interesting take. Do you think her Visa status (which I believe is referenced) is a factor? Also the potential that these photos were captured in a multitude of different countries with different copyright laws. Would a US Civil Court have jurisdiction if it went to that depth?
  10. It's worth remembering this is a civil suit and, seemingly, in response to another civil suit. Both appear to be counter-strikes against each other. However, if there is even one text, witness or any corroboration against this guy Fernando then his position is untenable, which it might be anyway. Beyond this guy being Beta's son I don't know much about him at all and I couldn't have told you he was officially GN'R's manager (I thought it was Del James?). These accusations paint the picture of a poorly qualified managerial team who have failed to implement some of the most basic concepts within any business structure. We can't accept these accusations as truth because she requested a trial by jury (and he hasn't yet had the right to defend himself) but I'd expect better from one of the world's biggest bands and touring acts. You'll find few acts who you're even able to name the individual manager let alone expose his depraved text messages. This is the last thing GN'R needed after a brilliant tour. They have the right to defend their position but being a band who proudly have a female member (in a world where few rock bands do) the best move is to relieve this guy of his duties and move on. In spite of his relationship with Axl, he isn't worth it. I'm hopeful Axl realizes that too.
  11. It irks me this guy thinks he has the right to provide commentary on rock singers like he's doing it from a position of expertise or generational skill (like the people he opines on). It's been more than 20 years since The Darkness had a moment of fame and it was almost exclusively in the UK and lasted less than 1 year. Even then, mainly because of their music videos, they were considered almost a parody band in the style of Tenacious D. I was there. I remember it. Justin Hawkins is an okay singer but that's it. He has this weird obsession with GN'R and seems to make endless videos about them. I don't know what motivates this endless criticism of a band in their 60's but it helps no one. Review up and coming rock/metal bands. We don't need your opinion on legendary musical acts.
  12. I think you're totally right. It also doesn't sound like a Guns N' Roses song though (for me).
  13. I love GN’R (every iteration) but I’m convincing myself to like this song. The subject matter sounds very personal and jarring so I won’t suggest he’s wrong to release it now (there’s no right time) but it would’ve slotted perfectly into who he was between 2002-2012. I’d have loved to have heard that Axl sing it.
  14. Given the global uproar over The Beatles (and John Lennon) this week, I wonder if they play Catcher in the Rye at this show? They tend to have their finger on the pulse with this stuff. I was lucky enough to see it this Summer in New Jersey. It was overproduced on Chinese Democracy but arguably the best song on the album and the closest to being a true GN'R song.
  15. I completely agree with this. Well written. I almost would prefer GN'R avoid the KISS and Eagles route of these drawn out 'farewells' (KISS's first farewell tour was in 2003). It'd be more in keeping with GN'R to just vanish completely and leave it to our imagination. In a way Axl played the Chinese Democracy years incredibly. We were sure this genius was sitting on a goldmine of talent and he drip-fed us pieces of true genius (mainly lyrically) but leaving us wondering what else there was made it magical. Part of me would love it if they just never played ever again and we never heard from Axl again. It would be sad, bittersweet but it'd leave me longing for more which so many of these bands fail to do.
  16. I saw Guns twice on the tour this year (Rome and MetLife) and they were just fantastic. At what point do we agree it might be time for them to give it up? I feel like an album at this stage will only damage their legacy and Axl has lost quite a bit of power in his voice this tour. His lower register still renders him a world class singer by the way, but the live videos of 'The General' are somewhat painful to watch. The song itself has potential but like most CD stuff, sounds spliced together. Think of songs like Don't Cry and Sweet Child O' Mine and then try and tell me The General is a good GN'R song. The song is bizarre and the performance of it is good but the vocals pack no punch. It kills me to say that by the way. I was arguing with fans when Axl was slaughtered for his Glastonbury vocals but when you find yourself overwhelmingly having to justify the reasons why your favorite singer's voice no longer sounds great, it might be time to realize the reality of the situation. Another disclaimer is that my opinion on Axl's voice changes with the wind so it'll only take one good YouTube video for me to be on here posting "Axl is back!".
  17. I don't quite follow this? Not that you aren't entitled to your opinion, I just don't think I get what your opinion is? String emphasis? No idea what that means. Aren't we listening to a leaked demo? As for 'lyrical complexity', Axl's genius has always existed in his words so whilst I agree in being excited about hearing what complex themes he's come up with, sometimes his very best is incredibly simple. The lyrics I've heard (or I think I've heard) are wonderful so far.
  18. I’d say I wish Monsters had been on Chinese Democracy but I really think Slash’s presence on the song makes it sound like a true Guns N’ Roses song. At first I didn’t appreciate that The General was still a demo and I’m glad it was because the intro sounded like one of those pre-loaded beats you get on an electric keyboard. I’m hoping the final version will let us hear his singing voice because it’s just wasted burying it in the mix like that. After all these years of people using “Industrial” as the description of where Axl wanted to take GN’R, it turns out he just wanted to do some heavy metal music. I’ll refrain from listening until we get the finished articles but cool sounding stuff.
  19. I don't think you're technically wrong in your analysis but I also think less grace is given to Axl vs. other singers, maybe because of Axl's prior reputation. Where I do disagree is saying it's "really bad" because that's just not correct. When you're there, Axl sounds great, it's money well spent and the show is excellent. Yeah, YouTube videos are unkind but he's 30 years past his prime so what are we trying to zero in on exactly? If the bar is reading comments from people who believe Axl Rose is comparable to Vince Neil then is the analysis worth the paper it's written on?
  20. Great photos. After Hammersmith London in 2006 and Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida 2021, I'm convince a smaller setting is the way to enjoy GN'R. I've seen them in all types of settings but those are the ones that spring to mind the second I think of GN'R live.
  21. I went to see them here in 2021. It was a phenomenal show. Reminded me of Hammersmith Apollo in London 2006.
  22. Also, I'll add one thing. The vocals so many of you refer to as "Mickey" is singing on a level about a few dozen people on Earth can do. Let's show some respect.
  23. I saw them twice live this year (Rome and MetLife) and he was just brilliant both times. His voice sounded really strong in the lower register but it's also where the melody in his voice truly lives. When he sings like that he's still a world class vocalist (look at Elton John for the same reasons). The screaming and high notes are both novelty and necessary. His high notes in Hollywood, Florida 2021 were incredible, as good as back in the day but that's clearly fading a bit. This is the best tour they've done since the reunion but two back-to-back shows of vocal issues points to him needing a break. Hoping for no cancellations but I can see them calling it a day for a while after this tour.
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