WhazUp Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) Not that Guns N' Roses haven't always been thought of as an A-list band, as evidenced by the scheduled April 14 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Keyboardist Dizzy Reed told Billboard.com that all the original members of the band -- including former lead guitarist and Rose nemesis Slash -- will attend."I have no history or beef with Slash," said Ashba. "I don't know the guy personally. I have a lot of respect for him and all the guys in the band, for their musicianship.And besides, said Ashba, it's the future of the band that most interests him the most."I grew up on bands like Guns N' Roses," he said. "I have been approached to join many, many big bands throughout my career. This is the first band that I felt in my heart that I could bring something to the table. I have been watching what's been going on over the years. The music has always touched me in a way. It's very inspiring to me, so as a songwriter and producer it means more than just coming in and playing guitar.Rose, he said, has something of a treasure trove of songs he's written in the past few years. Combined with the dozen or so song Ashba has written for Guns, it seems there will be plenty of fodder with which to work."It's a big challenge for me. It's fun and exciting to me to get in and work on new songs,"said Ashba, demurring when asked if there's a target date for a new album. "Like I said, my goal was never to join the band to just play guitar but to sit down and write some songs with Axl and my goal is to put together the next best Guns N' Roses record. I think that is everybody's goal in the band."The goal has been put on a hold just a bit because of the band's heavy touring schedule. That should change in the next several weeks, said Ashba."It's a matter of sitting down with Axl," he said. "He's got a pretty clear vision of where he wants to go, but we've been touring so much [we haven't been able to work on songs]. For me, as a producer and songwriter, it's trying to bring his vision to life. I'll make it mine as well but really it's up to him to set the direction and then we'll bring that to life. And that's the fun part."http://washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/music/2012/02/guns-n-roses-go-clubbing-dc/297716 Edited February 22, 2012 by WhazUp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl Rose aka God Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 "It's a matter of sitting down with Axl," he said. "He's got a pretty clear vision of where he wants to go, but we've been touring so much [we haven't been able to work on songs]. For me, as a producer and songwriter, it's trying to bring his vision to life. I'll make it mine as well but really it's up to him to set the direction and then we'll bring that to life. And that's the fun part."Well stop fucking touring then, let Axl rest his voice and work on tooling these songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Drama Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 :krider: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 The reason we got Chinese Democracy in 2008 is they canceled the 2007 tour so they can go into the studio and complete the album. They need to do that again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner927 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Cancel the fuckin' tour then. Axl is sick and it seems his voice needs rest so take a rest and get in the damn studio! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young_Gun Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I cannot believe that songs that have been in the vault are still going to be reworked. By the time The General, Silkworms and Thyme come out they will feature 6 different guitarists and have 12 instrumental layers on top of eachother... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axlsalinger Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 If we're lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhazUp Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 I cannot believe that songs that have been in the vault are still going to be reworked. By the time The General, Silkworms and Thyme come out they will feature 6 different guitarists and have 12 instrumental layers on top of eachother...Personally I really, really want all fresh 2012 studio takes, using existing songs as a base for the album and new material mixed in with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 We should send Axl a message that a lot of his fans will forgive him for canceling a tour for health reasons. He made his point, he's got it, but he needs rest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiedHands Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Wow. I want a new album more than anyone, but I think this is the first time in history people are actually WANTING Axl to cancel a tour hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I think he is trying to prove he is willing to go on touring without canceling it due to personal reasons. But FUCK, he doesn't have to go on this long. He made his point. It is time for GN'R fans to be selfless and give Axl a break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner927 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Wow. I want a new album more than anyone, but I think this is the first time in history people are actually WANTING Axl to cancel a tour hahahaWell another tour of Europe with a sick Axl and no new music isn't exactly gonna be productive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmygod Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Wow. I want a new album more than anyone, but I think this is the first time in history people are actually WANTING Axl to cancel a tour hahaha In my 9 years here I would have never imagined fans complaining about how active the band is... Seems like long gone are the days from 2003 to mid 2006.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Wow. I want a new album more than anyone, but I think this is the first time in history people are actually WANTING Axl to cancel a tour hahaha In my 9 years here I would have never imagined fans complaining about how active the band is... Seems like long gone are the days from 2003 to mid 2006....I think it is more about Axl's health than what we want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGS Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Wow. I want a new album more than anyone, but I think this is the first time in history people are actually WANTING Axl to cancel a tour hahaha In my 9 years here I would have never imagined fans complaining about how active the band is... Seems like long gone are the days from 2003 to mid 2006....Ohhh i remember those years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axlsalinger Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 No reason to draw conclusions until we have more information, it could simply be the flu and it'll be gone in a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno P. Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 "It's a matter of sitting down with Axl," he said. "He's got a pretty clear vision of where he wants to go, but we've been touring so much [we haven't been able to work on songs]. For me, as a producer and songwriter, it's trying to bring his vision to life. I'll make it mine as well but really it's up to him to set the direction and then we'll bring that to life. And that's the fun part."Well stop fucking touring then, let Axl rest his voice and work on tooling these songs.its not like Azoff pointed a shotgun at them and said "more dates or die". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I cannot believe that songs that have been in the vault are still going to be reworked. By the time The General, Silkworms and Thyme come out they will feature 6 different guitarists and have 12 instrumental layers on top of eachother...That is the fear.That's why they should just release the left over material as a treat for their fans and then start creating am album together.Or, go the double album route. One song is the CD songs, so it will probably have the same vine as CD. Album two could be an album the current band created together. A straight forward rock album that doesn't have multi layers of everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) I cannot believe that songs that have been in the vault are still going to be reworked. By the time The General, Silkworms and Thyme come out they will feature 6 different guitarists and have 12 instrumental layers on top of eachother...That is the fear.That's why they should just release the left over material as a treat for their fans and then start creating am album together.Or, go the double album route. One song is the CD songs, so it will probably have the same vine as CD. Album two could be an album the current band created together. A straight forward rock album that doesn't have multi layers of everything.I think Chinese Democracy didn't have as many guitar tracks as people seem to think, GN'R usually has at least three guitar tracks for most of their songs. On Chinese you have Robin or Buckethead on two different tracks, sometimes containing Paul or Rich, and you have Bumblefoot adding sleazier riffs because someone they didn't manage to be sleazy with two leads ad a rythmn. TWAT had like six but that was intentional.Even on the older songs there were multiple guitar tracks like more electric guitars or an acoustic. Edited February 22, 2012 by BirdCatcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axlfan88 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Cancel the fuckin' tour then. Axl is sick and it seems his voice needs rest so take a rest and get in the damn studio!Yes, it seems so ! But Axl also needs money, so he won't cancel anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flayer Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I'd love another Chinese-style production. I liked all the layers to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoM Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 "I have no history or beef with Slash," said Ashba. "I don't know the guy personally.Didn't Ashba said he was on dinner with Slash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flayer Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 One dinner =/= knows him personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 "I have no history or beef with Slash," said Ashba. "I don't know the guy personally.Didn't Ashba said he was on dinner with Slash?He was trolling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy_GNR Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 YOU ALL SHOULD JUST STFU!!! :fuckyou: This June is the first time I will see GN'R live!!! do'nt ruin it for me!!! :fuckyou: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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