Bugginho Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 First time poster, life long GnR fan. Signed up a couple of weeks ago to research the UK tour (start times, setlist, etc).Well I've just got back to Exeter after seeing the Birmingham show last night. Great gig, unbelievably we (along with what to me looked like about one third of the crowd) managed to miss the start of CD due to them taking to the stage 'early'! Well earlier than I had predicted based on the other gigs. It was weird, the forum was packed and nobody was in a hurry to get going then there was a sudden rush towards the entrance. I looked at the time (it was 22:20), thought 'shit!' and after waiting for one of our group to come back from the toilet (typical timing!) we filtered in with the rest. We got in to the standing area at 22:27 and Axl was already belting out CD. I was initially a bit annoyed at missing the start but we somehow managed to make our way to about 3 rows from the front, just in front of a group of about 10 lads going crazy (fun crazy, not murderous crazy) and after that my mood improved! I'm not one to force my way through a crowd (does my head in when people push through non-existent gaps) but for some reason the crowd just wasn't that compressed and getting to the front was easy. In 2010 we were about 10 rows back, just behind the mosh but this year we realised it was actually easier to get to the front when people are moshing than if they are static (like so many seem to be). The lads going for it had no problem with us moving past them and we actually spent quite a lot of the gig jumping about with them! We had an awesome view and I got some pretty good pics and video's. I'm uploading the pick of the video's (the much sought after 'Glad To Be Here' and 'Baba O'Riley') to youtube as I type. In the meantime I'll figure out the best way to add some pics on here . . . . . . .To those of you sitting at home moaning about the set list, I agree with you in some ways, it would be nice if it could have been mixed up a bit (I'm pretty sure it wasn't much different than 2010) but at the same time pretty much everybody on here who actually went to a gig had an awesome time. It's a great show and well worth the entrance fee, surely that's the main thing isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One.In.A.Million Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 (edited) Here are some of my photos from my hometown gig... 8) Edited May 27, 2012 by One.In.A.Million Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sleeping Like An Angel Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Nice shots! Glad you all had an awesome time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axlsend Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 What a night, so much better than Nottingham. the band seem to go from strength to strength and you would never imagine Axl had so many injuries the way he covers the stage and his voice is so powerful. I don't care what they play, when you're there it an amazing show to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iftheworld Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 I think iftheworld should be given a week off to reflect on his posts and attitude.Awaits response of reported.What good would that do? I'm not going to change ever. I report cupcakes and bashers. Don't like it? Go to gunsnfnroses. I hear they love to hate on the new band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugginho Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Here are some of my photos from my hometown gig... 8)Is this Birmingham? If so I was about 5 yards to your right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMG Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 Anyone know of any bootlegs of the show being done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haters Gonna Hate Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 I think iftheworld should be given a week off to reflect on his posts and attitude.Awaits response of reported.What good would that do? I'm not going to change ever. I report cupcakes and bashers. Don't like it? Go to gunsnfnroses. I hear they love to hate on the new band.Sorry not everyone posts like having Axl's dick in there mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangit Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Short review: my 8th gnr gig, without doubt the best vocal performance ive ever heard of any artist. amazing performance, band tight, axl on fire, the crowd loved it, pretty much a full arena at the end, fantastic gig. much improved sound quality from notts last week. lg arena is a cool venue. highly recommend it. Axl and the band are performing the best ive ever seen them at present, such vocal power and control. awesome. HOW ANYONE CAN COMPLAIN ABOUT AXLS VOCALS ETC IS FUCKING BEYOND ME. GET TO A GIG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavgnr Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 I had a great night last night and i have to agree with the post above, axl's vocals were fuckin amazing...The youtube videos dont do him justice...truly fantasticOnly gripe, i didnt get any twat!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafał Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 I think iftheworld should be given a week off to reflect on his posts and attitude.Awaits response of reported.What good would that do? I'm not going to change ever. I report cupcakes and bashers. Don't like it? Go to gunsnfnroses. I hear they love to hate on the new band.I guess if someone else wrote that name you would report that person for giving gnfnr promotion, which the former admins prohibited and censored.Well, there's no one to report you.Did anybody get a warn because of your reports, anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One.In.A.Million Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Some more from Birmingham... rock1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finck6 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 (edited) Short review: my 8th gnr gig, without doubt the best vocal performance ive ever heard of any artist. amazing performance, band tight, axl on fire, the crowd loved it, pretty much a full arena at the end, fantastic gig. much improved sound quality from notts last week. lg arena is a cool venue. highly recommend it. Axl and the band are performing the best ive ever seen them at present, such vocal power and control. awesome. HOW ANYONE CAN COMPLAIN ABOUT AXLS VOCALS ETC IS FUCKING BEYOND ME. GET TO A GIG!i loved axl's vocals a lot when he performed chinese democracy, the blues, and madagascar with mr. robin finck, buckethead, tommy stinson, and brain in 2002 Edited May 28, 2012 by finck6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugginho Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 1080p video from Brum. . . . . .'Glad To Be Here' - 'Baba O'Riley' - Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugginho Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Listen out for Ron asking for somebody to put this on youtube at the beginning. Also don't miss the crowd participation at the end leading to the intro of Don't Cry. Ron is a legend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugginho Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 This is really cool. Great intro from Axl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Broskirose Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Indeed he is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugginho Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 One.In.A.Million you were stood virtually on top of me! Where were the group of around 10 lads moshing in relation to you? I was just in front of them, I recon you were slightly left of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MishoGunsNRoses Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyReedsexmachine Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 the best part of the show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Broskirose Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Simon Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 (edited) Cool song. Never heard it before. Does Axl add in a wail at about 3:05 or is that Ron? edit: Nevermind, I see Ron doing the scream in the screen behind him. Edited May 28, 2012 by _Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W. Adam S Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Should be on the next album! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highvoltage Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Should be on the next album!It's already on one!http://www.bumblefoot.com/discography/bumblefoot-abnormal.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YOUCOULDBEMINE. Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 the best part of the show Why aren't you back on your own account? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.