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Did Axl agree to reunite with Slash and Duff because it was the only way for GNR to press forward as a band?


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Think about it. I think the reason Axl has decided to reform with Slash and Duff is because he realised that the industry/label/public weren't willing to support NuGNR in the way they did the original band and he knew there was no future with the 09-14 lineup.

Axl threw a hissy fit and refused to promote Chinese Democracy, supposedly out of some kind of protest to the label about their promo plans or lack thereof. Although I know this may sound a tad Axl-apologist, but I've always suspected that part of the reason behind NuGNR's lack of new music was because the label/industry weren't prepared to promote and invest in Axl's version of the band. Supposing Axl had followed up Chinese in 2011, it would've likely sold even less than its predecessor, so what incentive did the label have to support it? Knowing how much money could be made from a reunion perhaps the label have been playing hardball for the last 5 years or so and Axl finally thought "fuck it", when faced with the option of either more pointless touring with NuGNR or a reunion.

I guess only time will tell whether this reformed lineup will do more than just tour the hits for the next 2-3 years and what happens in the coming years will no doubt shed light on Axl's true intentions behind this reunion.

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even after Axl mentioned CD II in Revolver there was no label interest.

It's probably the only way to make money and get label support.

Whether the deal includes CD II we will have to wait. Label might prefer a Best of.

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In some ways I think it might have been the perfect storm of a few things coming together in the right time frame.

A question I've been meaning to ask - who is Slash's manager now? It was Perla afaik, fairly sure it's not now, I can't imagine Axl/TB ever negotiating with her about a re grouping.

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In some ways I think it might have been the perfect storm of a few things coming together in the right time frame.

A question I've been meaning to ask - who is Slash's manager now? It was Perla afaik, fairly sure it's not now, I can't imagine Axl/TB ever negotiating with her about a re grouping.

I never realised Perla was Slash's manager? God, what is it with rock icons blurring their personal and professional relationships so often??

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In some ways I think it might have been the perfect storm of a few things coming together in the right time frame.

A question I've been meaning to ask - who is Slash's manager now? It was Perla afaik, fairly sure it's not now, I can't imagine Axl/TB ever negotiating with her about a re grouping.

I never realised Perla was Slash's manager? God, what is it with rock icons blurring their personal and professional relationships so often??

On paper it sounds like a good idea probably - not paying someone outside family big money to do stuff. Often turns out to be false economy, this goes for everyday people too not just rockstars!

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Think about it. I think the reason Axl has decided to reform with Slash and Duff is because he realised that the industry/label/public weren't willing to support NuGNR in the way they did the original band and he knew there was no future with the 09-14 lineup.

Axl threw a hissy fit and refused to promote Chinese Democracy, supposedly out of some kind of protest to the label about their promo plans or lack thereof. Although I know this may sound a tad Axl-apologist, but I've always suspected that part of the reason behind NuGNR's lack of new music was because the label/industry weren't prepared to promote and invest in Axl's version of the band. Supposing Axl had followed up Chinese in 2011, it would've likely sold even less than its predecessor, so what incentive did the label have to support it? Knowing how much money could be made from a reunion perhaps the label have been playing hardball for the last 5 years or so and Axl finally thought "fuck it", when faced with the option of either more pointless touring with NuGNR or a reunion.

I guess only time will tell whether this reformed lineup will do more than just tour the hits for the next 2-3 years and what happens in the coming years will no doubt shed light on Axl's true intentions behind this reunion.

axl could have written, recorded and released a good 5 to 10 albuns on the last 20 years

he could have done that with the guns n roses guys

he could have done that with all these "extremely talented and professional musicians" that he chose to work with

he could have done that with basically anybody in this planet

he didnt do it

please dont tell me he didnt do it because of lack of label support

by all accounts, thats is just NOT true

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