Padawan

Bullshit. Dont wanna spoil the party guys, but think of couple possibilities that are...err...impossible or close to being so...First, Axl not wanting this...Second, Slash is an asshole in his own way, but he's way too sane and reasonable for accepting having to deal with Team Brasil..he just wont cooperate with them on any level...THAT would be the real influence (authority) fight, not Axl vs Slash...Just think about it.....Its not only about Axl wanting or not wanting it..its also about Slash and TB role in the bigger picture of things

Fuck this band, man. Its getting so discouraging...

Speaking just on "nu"GNR

Ill always love the GNR shows I have seen from 2010 and Ill continue to see them when they come because I love this "band" but fuck this. Axl fought so hard to keep this stupid name and he has one album to show for it in 20 years. Think about that, that is just baffling. And let this one sink in... Chinese Democracy came out 5 YEARS AGO. It has been half a decade since it finally hit shelves and we have no word on new material. You can argue that its been like that for bands like Metallica, Aerosmith, AC/DC, etc but it is not the same thing at all. We got one album in 14 years, then were told all this other material was recorded, and nothing. At least those other bands released material in those 14 years Axl did nothing. AC/DC is practically retired and comes out once- twice a decade for a new album and tour. But they earned that, they got 10 years on Axl and were always consistent. Same with Aerosmith, they released material on a semi regular basis and have been around since the early 70s. They deserve that legacy status and at least have they're classic line up and have nothing to prove. Axl fought like hell for his stupid band name and has seemed to creatively fizzle away instead of trying to build upon it. It is irrelevent how much I love Chinese Democracy, it is the principle of it that makes this so shitty.

And dont get me started on Metallica. Yeah, they haven't released an album in the last 5 years like GNR, but look at what they have done since. Went on a major world tour promoting their record, made their own festival which has seen two successful years in a row, organized a big 4 tour complete with a DVD, released an EP with Death Magnetic leftovers (seriously Axl, fuck you this isn't that hard to do. I know we have loads of Chinese left overs), released a full collaboration album, celebrated their anniversary with theater shows complete with past members joining them, were inducted to the hall of fame too and had Newsted jam with them, and right now they are making a fucking full length and major release movie. All the while they are updating fans on a regular basis on what their plans on for a new album. What the fuck... GNR has literally just toured 3 years playing a similar show with a few new songs sprinkled in.

Im not saying GNR is completely useless... I think the shows overall since 2009 have been stellar. They have added some great songs in like Civil War and Estranged, played a bit with Izzy and Duff, had a great club tour for USA fans, and the Vegas residency. That is all great, good job GNR. But the new music situation has really brought things to a dark age again. Shows have become "cash grab, nostalgia tours" even if they are fantastic. We have no direction or future for where this band is going. I feel especially bad for Ron and the rest of the guys. Sure, they are getting paid and are in a huge band but as an artist, that has got to be really, really hard. Especially with all the talent and potential this group of musicians has together.

And Im sure there is legal crap blah blah blah but not to this extent. No legal thing can prevent Axl from getting in a room with these guys and just playing. Having fun, jamming, and bouncing ideas back and forth. He hasnt done that, it is almost like he doesnt care. Where did this guy's fire go? He used to be a crazy perfectionist always in search of new, great music. I don't see that in him anymore and it's sad. I still think he has immense talent, overall performs well (yeah, his voice isnt nearly as good though but I don't think it is bad yet), and I'll always think Axl is awesome, but this is still so sad to see.

Basically, speaking in very simple terms, whatever Axl had done before, and for whatever reason or sake, makes no sense right now as his choices and his behavior nullifies all of his past efforts...Speaking in even simpler terms, Axl is losing this fight he's been into for basically all of his life....On personal level (speaking of myself and most of the people I know) theres no worse or bitter-er thing than to realize that all of your past doings and efforts are in vain and go to waste, I dont know how I would feel if that happened to whatever thing I have dedicated most of my life to (in Axl's case, almost 30 years, damn...)....I have a feeling he sees things differently of course, and this is just an opinion of a fan, but whatever....

We want new music!

Isnt it like..the cane from Dont Cry video? I guess this is how Axl envisioned himself at this age back in a day, no?))

Also, does anybody know if...remember last year (or was it LAST year) them Guns had a show in Moscow, and it was reported he fell down from a table partying, or something, might this cane be the aftermath of that accident?

Because after release, the consumers filled that void by walking away from the album.

Killer, just killer, man...cant stop laughing

Signed.

2010 has been overall a pretty good year after a long break. Finally we have a light at the end of a tunnel. So I would not want to fuck it all up and morally break the spine of the band because of some guy's immaturity. I am afraid to imagine what Axl could do if shit hits the fan cuz if things are indeed as bad as they look, I honestly think this might become a mortal blow for the band at the worst possible moment.

MSL, do u NOT realise that you've crossed the line this time? Leaking songs is one thing, fucking with personal stuff and feelings is another...This will make bandmembers feel vulnerable and helpless, it will hurt them (and Axl in particular) more than anything and might aswell be the last drop...

Why do u want to put the very existence of this band at risk? Do you understand that your actions may lead to Axl calling the whole thing off? You think, knowing Axl, this is impossible?

As a fan, I believe in THIS band. As a fan, for the first time in years I have hope....So I dont need no shit stirring now, please...Back when songs had been leaked, I could not resist....This time, if anything happens, I will keep myself off of these...For the sake of the band...

LLGNR!

So Ive just stumbled upon this amazing piano player yesterday, while browsing the YouTube, her name is Vika, she a pro musician as far as I understood...Did the covers of 6 or 7 GNR songs but my God was that great!!! The music literally shook me, Ive visited her page on youtube, theres about 400 (FOUR FUCKING HUNDRED) videos with piano covers of rock, metal, alternative songs, all of them performed with deep emotion, sometimes even surpassing the originals...Ive listened for 3 hours I think...Just for fun guys, I have no doubts most of you will enjoy, especially the covers of SOD, TIL and NR...Oh, I forgot to mention, shes not just playing piano parts n bits from the songs...Shes playing the piano as if the whole band was playing, basically playing with 2 hands what usually wouldve been played with 4))....This is awesome....For those of you who'd wanted to listen to piano parts - this is it for you, only ten times better...

http://www.youtube.com/user/vkgoeswild

Just look in the featured videos

Anyone? Please?

erm.....sorry) my bad....the one that was used in tokyo (aka the longest show aka I dont care about time bootleg) and more recently, in Moscow

Does anybody know what's the pre-Chinese Democracy (the song) instrumental intro from 2010 tour ? Where's that coming from? Was it composed by Axl or is it a taken one like Exorcist intro from earlier tours?

It has to be Rocket Queen from Tokyo 92 (Banzai bootleg)...the band sounds tight, the performance is intense...at the very peak......or at the very lest this rendition is the best performance of RQ live

any Russia dates?

Dunno if it means anything...but here in Russia the 6.6 and 8.6 shows tix are on sale full-forward.....I just bought a ticket for June 8 Moscow show.....Hopefully I wont need to b refunded

Now, whos gonna be a new band manager?

Lets f'n hope there wont be additional delays, explained like - you know, we had to take time to do auditions :krider: to hire a new band manager, we have to have one, y'know...

get what im sayin?

Boy! Goodness me! Things are getting wilder......

What next? Axl pissing his own pants? First its biting some other person, second its "I aint goin anywhere, my precious me is offended at the rest of the world"...What next??? What other childish behaviour??? I think somebody doesn want to grow up.....