ITW 2012 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 (edited) Does anybody else think Axl is going to try and make a grand gesture to the fans after the HOF debacle? I've read a lot of articles/books about Axl and GNR over the years, and there is always mentions about how Axl likes to make grand gestures to people after he has done something to upset them. Call me crazy, but I really think he's going to try getting CD II out this year for the fans in order to make up for disappointing them with the way he handled the whole Hall of Fame deal. Edited April 26, 2012 by ITW 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chloe Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 As much as I would like that to happen...no. I don't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Does anybody else think Axl is going to try and make a grand gesture to the fans after the HOF debacle? I've read a lot of articles/books about Axl and GNR over the years, and there is always mentions about how Axl likes to make grand gestures to people after he has done something to upset them. Call me crazy, but I really think he's going to try getting CD II out this year for the fans in order to make up for disappointing them with the way he handled the whole Hall of Fame deal.I think if he and the band try to get the album out this year, which I believe is their hope based on Richard's comments, I don't think it will be to make up for the HOF induction ceremony. I don't think they're related.Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonlinear Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 (edited) If we are just starting to get mention of the band members hoping to get the album out this year, then I'm expecting to see it in 2014. Remember what happened with CD? Edited April 26, 2012 by nonlinear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gunns5 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 he should arrive to the stage on an elephant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITW 2012 Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 If we are just starting to get mention of the band members hoping to get the album out this year, then I'm expecting to see it in 2014. Remember what happened with CD?I don't think Axl can afford to just throw the years away anymore. He needs to get CD II out and toured while he can still sing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITW 2012 Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 I think if he and the band try to get the album out this year, which I believe is their hope based on Richard's comments, I don't think it will be to make up for the HOF induction ceremony. I don't think they're related.AliI disagree. The HOF debacle will be a huge motivating factor for Axl to get CD II released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I think if he and the band try to get the album out this year, which I believe is their hope based on Richard's comments, I don't think it will be to make up for the HOF induction ceremony. I don't think they're related.AliI disagree. The HOF debacle will be a huge motivating factor for Axl to get CD II released.They already were recording and working towards completing the album before touring last fall. Their work on the record preceded the induction of GN'R into the HOF, so how can you say that's motivating their work?Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saber_ Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Axl has made it crystal clear he's not motivated by those clamoring for a reunion or a slash love-in. That being said, I think his recent statements indicate he does indeed understand the various perceptions and opinions of the fanbase. Nonetheless, he will continue to persevere. As he should. Axl's grand gesture will be to reward those fans who aren't hung up on the name thing. Our prize will be a new album. And it will be epic. Call me a conspiracy theorist, call me what you will, but more and more it is clear to me his Dexter account wasn't hacked when the post was made about the new album in 2012. His PR team just made up that bullshit about it being hacked because they didn't want the cat to be let out of the bag yet (or he was drunk, or both). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 The Hall of Fame wasnt a debacle. As much as I wish Axl (and Izzy) were there and as much as I think Axl should have showed, i can see his side. The ceremony was saved and ended up turning up into something very positive. Hopefully, Axl will release material this year, but i dont think he is viewing it as something he owes to people for not showing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Does anybody else think Axl is going to try and make a grand gesture to the fans after the HOF debacle? I've read a lot of articles/books about Axl and GNR over the years, and there is always mentions about how Axl likes to make grand gestures to people after he has done something to upset them. Call me crazy, but I really think he's going to try getting CD II out this year for the fans in order to make up for disappointing them with the way he handled the whole Hall of Fame deal.The only thing I can think of him doing is a special show for Cleveland where it has to do with the Rock Hall museum, there's exhibits in there of bands not inducted. I don't think he sees what he did as disappointing the fans, when he got more support than criticism from it. You had 4 other no-shows, so why should the spotlight be just on him in this case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bran Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 i hope so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amacfantasy Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 i would hope so, but i don't get my hopes up anymore in regard to GnR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowlinWolf Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 But he doesn't think he upset anyone. 99% of the the rock community ripped him apart for not showing up and writing that douchebag letter... But in Axl's eyes everyone supported him and thought it was awesome.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desperado Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 no he thanked the people that did support him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITW 2012 Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 But he doesn't think he upset anyone. 99% of the the rock community ripped him apart for not showing up and writing that douchebag letter... But in Axl's eyes everyone supported him and thought it was awesome..I think Axl was being sarcastic with his "overwhelming support" comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scans n' copies Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Call me a conspiracy theorist, call me what you will, but more and more it is clear to me his Dexter account wasn't hacked when the post was made about the new album in 2012. His PR team just made up that bullshit about it being hacked because they didn't want the cat to be let out of the bag yet (or he was drunk, or both).I'm with you 100% on this. I don't ever believe that "I got hacked" bullshit unless it's when celeb chicks get their nudie pics leaked. Even then I think some of those are just calculated PR moves.What's promising to me is that Fortus usually says so little. I sure think there's got to be SOMETHING going on like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick85 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Nah. Sounds like this has been in the works for a while. The Chinese tour is dunzo so the logical thing to do would be to look to the next release.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maynard Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 But he doesn't think he upset anyone. 99% of the the rock community ripped him apart for not showing up and writing that douchebag letter... But in Axl's eyes everyone supported him and thought it was awesome..I think Axl was being sarcastic with his "overwhelming support" comment.i'm afraid he wasn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I if he released CD II & III that would remind people who the real GNR is in 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wicked Hand Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 To be honest, I decided that I would, in no way, expect or look forward to a new record, so I wouldn't be disappointed when it didn't happen. I told myself that I would just enjoy the live shows and not worry with new music. That being said , it is starting feel like something may happen. Idk, I just have a good feeling that it might be a smooth release and not another ridiculous wait with member changes, lawsuits, producers, and managers...But, ah, yea......., ah....N...N..N...Ne...Never gonna happen...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k12 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 the fans who were upset at the HOF thing could care less about a new Album without the old guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jekylhyde Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Nah, Axl bows to no one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITW 2012 Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 I'm surprised at how many people believe Axl won't ever release another album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drtydane Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I hope he does, he just hasn't expressed any interest in it. I hope if another album is released, its done right this time. In 2008I we had waited forever, and the lack of promotion and excitement from axl was quite disappointing. Everything this band does is ass backwards. Things seem like they should b so simple, yet in the world of gnr, everything is fucked up. Sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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