Slash comments on talking with Axl again - "It was probably way over due. It's very cool."

[shotsfired cro]

A reunion doesn't make sense. Axl doesn't like old Guns music anymore. And Slash thought CD was "okay." And even if it was good/he liked it, who gives a fuck about Slash playing CD?

Of course, he hates old GNR material...

That must be the reason he spent last 15 years touring AFD

[bacardimayne]

I cannot wait for Axl to tweet out some shit and ruin everyone's hopes and dreams in less than 140 characters.

[supercool]

what is he waiting for?

[durruti column]

I cannot wait for Axl to tweet out some shit and ruin everyone's hopes and dreams in less than 140 characters.

You don't sound bitter at all, that's really cool.

[DieselDaisy]

I'm half expecting some repudiation written in Axl's usual oblique manner. I believe there have been discussions between the two but this sort of Slash style media 'openness' terrifies the hell out of Axl. He will probably dismiss the talks and reconfirm his commitment to the new band.

Edited August 26, 2015 by DieselDaisy

[HubbaBubba]

I cannot wait for Axl to tweet out some shit and ruin everyone's hopes and dreams in less than 140 characters.

You don't sound bitter at all, that's really cool.

Bitter about being let down repeatedly over a 20 year period? What sort of a hater would even feel like that??

[Rustycage]

I'm half expecting some repudiation written in Axl's usual oblique manner. I believe there have been discussions between the two but this sort of Slash style media 'openness' terrifies the hell out of Axl. He will probably dismiss the talks and reconfirm his commitment to the new band.

That would be funny. Axl committed to a band where it's important pieces keep jumping ship.

Edited August 26, 2015 by Rustycage

[HubbaBubba]

I hesitate to say this, but saying that the fact they're cool again is 'way overdue' could be construed as an insult. If you have a very negative outlook.

[Schwarzgold]

I'm wondering if I'm the only one who fears that a reunited GNR maybe won't deliver. And I mean this purely musically, I'm not talking about social problems.

I liked Slash's stuff, I liked Izzy's and Duff's music, I liked VR - but nothing really fascinated me like old GN'R. Chinese Democracy was nearer to that standard for me personally, but didn't reach it either.

But now everybody is talking about the "chemistry" and the "magic" when the guys get together again, but this chemistry was last tested TWENTYFIVE years before.

Am I the only one who fears that a reunion might not live up to our hopes and expectations?

Edited August 26, 2015 by Schwarzgold

[wharfy11]

Reunions very rarely do live up to expectation - it's a different musical landscape out there in 2015 - and let's be honest I'm not sure even a masterpiece would make treads in the 'social' world!

BUT if fans of Guns N' Roses, like you and me, get to see their heroes performing together again (even if it's just one last time) then that has to be a good thing right?!

The rest will take care of itself.

[dtjmf13]

they should do a reunion charity gig, similar to what Floyd did... its not necessary to play a multitude of gigs, they've pretty much all moved on now....

[Schwarzgold]

Yes of course. By no means I want to disparage a potential reunion. I'm just thinking. Maybe the last 20 years of GNR fanship have coined my brain towards caution and cynism more than I like.

Edited August 26, 2015 by Schwarzgold

[LA_0013]

The silence from Axl, Fernando/TB is deafening....

I'd say that's a good sign. In the past anything reunion-related that gained momentum was shot down in flames, either by the chief or his minions

[wasted]

That would be cool something casual, just turn up and sing some Thin Lizzy covers.

[Dr. Who]

Stop being negative Nancys.
And Bacardi, why would you want Axl to kill people's dreams? NuGNR is dead and has nothing to offer anyone.

[Schwarzgold]

Stop being negative Nancys. [...] NuGNR is dead and has nothing to offer anyone.

[wkuk04]

That would be cool something casual, just turn up and sing some Thin Lizzy covers.

That would be cool.

[My Name is Trinity]

The silence from Axl, Fernando/TB is deafening....I'd say that's a good sign. In the past anything reunion-related that gained momentum was shot down in flames, either by the chief or his minions

quoted for truth

[Tom2112]

I'm wondering if I'm the only one who fears that a reunited GNR maybe won't deliver. And I mean this purely musically, I'm not talking about social problems.

I liked Slash's stuff, I liked Izzy's and Duff's music, I liked VR - but nothing really fascinated me like old GN'R. Chinese Democracy was nearer to that standard for me personally, but didn't reach it either.

But now everybody is talking about the "chemistry" and the "magic" when the guys get together again, but this chemistry was last tested TWENTYFIVE years before.

Am I the only one who fears that a reunion might not live up to our hopes and expectations?

In the event that they do reunite and make an album expectations will be high. Expectations of the band making UYI or AFD again are unrealistic and go against the history of the band. I would say that they would try and jump off from where they left off in 95/96 and take it somewhere new, while still making a hard rock record.

As for live, I doubt that a reunited GnR show would be anything but great. Say what you want, but all of the guys are still playing great and Axl can still hit the notes, and he can muster up rasp from time to time too.

Keep expectations realistic and the chances of being disappointed are much smaller. Yes, the band haven't worked in 20+ years, that means they'll be 20+ yrs older since we saw them altogether. They won't have the same energy and fire, but it would definitely be a great show to see.

[wasted]

I'm wondering if I'm the only one who fears that a reunited GNR maybe won't deliver. And I mean this purely musically, I'm not talking about social problems.

I liked Slash's stuff, I liked Izzy's and Duff's music, I liked VR - but nothing really fascinated me like old GN'R. Chinese Democracy was nearer to that standard for me personally, but didn't reach it either.

But now everybody is talking about the "chemistry" and the "magic" when the guys get together again, but this chemistry was last tested TWENTYFIVE years before.

Am I the only one who fears that a reunion might not live up to our hopes and expectations?

Like the VH and Faith no More reunion you just have to lower your expectations and just enjoy those things that they can do. A bit like the solo stuff. A solid hard rock record is about all we could expect. Imagine Axl singing on Automatic Overdrive, it might be awesome?

Just having Slash, Duff, Axl, Izzy, Steven play a few songs together would be awesome for a few shows. Make it a live album and we'd buy it. I think they should play live for a tour before they record anyway.

[LA_0013]

Like I said before, get Mike Clink on board and hit the studio. If those guys could rustle up 10 songs only 75% as good as Appetite, it would still be a top-3 rock record of the past 20 years

[RussTCB]

...get Mike Clink on board...

Every single time I really listen to the drums on UYI, I think to myself "Goddammit, I wish Clink would produce another GN'R record"

[wasted]

If you have a problem and no one else can help, you can always call the A-Team!

[LA_0013]

The dynamics would still be there. Slash is pretty prolific writing tunes and guitar parts with The Conspirators just now. Add an Axl overlay of quality control and you've got a winner. By the same token, Slash and Duff would probably present ideas that would inspire Axl musically and lyrically and things could move forward

[G-Money]

I'm wondering if I'm the only one who fears that a reunited GNR maybe won't deliver. And I mean this purely musically, I'm not talking about social problems.

I liked Slash's stuff, I liked Izzy's and Duff's music, I liked VR - but nothing really fascinated me like old GN'R. Chinese Democracy was nearer to that standard for me personally, but didn't reach it either.

But now everybody is talking about the "chemistry" and the "magic" when the guys get together again, but this chemistry was last tested TWENTYFIVE years before.

Am I the only one who fears that a reunion might not live up to our hopes and expectations?

Like the VH and Faith no More reunion you just have to lower your expectations and just enjoy those things that they can do. A bit like the solo stuff. A solid hard rock record is about all we could expect. Imagine Axl singing on Automatic Overdrive, it might be awesome?

Just having Slash, Duff, Axl, Izzy, Steven play a few songs together would be awesome for a few shows. Make it a live album and we'd buy it. I think they should play live for a tour before they record anyway.

A concert or series of concerts would live up to the expectations.

Example 1 - "That was the best concert ever!!!" - "Of course! It's true Guns N' Roses!"

Example 2 - "That sucked! Axl didn't show up!!!" - "Of course! It's true Guns N' Roses!"

An album seems a LOT less likely, given the history of the band and what tore them apart (with the exception of Izzy, who would probably be more comfortable with an album than a tour). But the best way they could work that out would be for each guy to submit 3 songs, and they all just go for it. The sound of each guy's solo work, but with Axl on vocals would be a good album. AFD level? No. Better than CD? Yeeeeeeeeeah buddy.