Draguns Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Creed said: 2006 was indeed the perfect moment. Duff and Slash were clean by that year and did a great album with Contraband. Axl changed his look, his voice got better. GnR needed a new drummer. Axl had 3 CDs of material, which they could have reworked. A triple album with Slash, Duff, Matt, Axl and Izzy would have been great. No. Mentally speaking they were no where close to being ready. Axl still didn't release CD at that point. Slash didn't release his solo album either. Also Slash and Duff still had VR at that point. Additionally, Duff wasn't even speaking to Axl. Slash released his book in 2007, which caused further issues. You then had Slash dealing with his mother's death causing him to quit smoking. The infamous cancer comment by Axl right when Slash's mother was dying. All these things happened. If they had reunited in 06, it would have been a disaster for all parties involved. Like I said, I would have loved that the reunion happened sooner but each of them just wasn't there mentally. I analyze it from a logical standpoint rather than an emotional standpoint of being a fan, which brought me to the conclusion that they simply weren't ready. Edited August 11, 2019 by Draguns additional text 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDemocracyRose Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 The timing of the reunion was perfect. Axl played Vegas shows and VR was finished. But I think they missed a great chance to point out 1 or 2 songs in 16/17... Crossed fingers for a new song soon... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wreckless Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 On 8/9/2019 at 2:27 PM, RussTCB said: As long as I live, I'll never understand the hate for Robin or Frank Not sure, but I LOVE this Robin / Frank combo (Frank comes in aroudn the 1 minute mark) Mofo strikes again. Silly boy Mofo😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RussTCB Posted August 11, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2019 25 minutes ago, wreckless said: Mofo strikes again. Silly boy Mofo😂 Jesus. How big of an asshole do you have to be to waste your time scrubbing this site for videos to get removed on behalf of your fictional relationship with the band? Luckily, I have that entire solo on DVD along with an even better one on blu-ray from the same tour. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
default_ Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Sometimes it crosses my mind this is a band thing, doing this to try to keep the "mistique", closer to the 80s when you had to go and buy bootlegs if you wanted something like this. With the whole media black out going on... Its like they want the band to get back to the 80s and 90s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerInThisTown Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 No way a reunion would have happened in 2006. Slash was still riding high with VR because Contraband was such a huge success. 2008 would have seemed more plausible but by then Axl was so far with CD it ended up being released 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknroll41 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 3 hours ago, default_ said: Sometimes it crosses my mind this is a band thing, doing this to try to keep the "mistique", closer to the 80s when you had to go and buy bootlegs if you wanted something like this. With the whole media black out going on... Its like they want the band to get back to the 80s and 90s. Yeah I’m sure the limited media has something to do with maintaining the “myth/ mystique” of the band, in some form or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhazUp Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 5 hours ago, default_ said: Sometimes it crosses my mind this is a band thing, doing this to try to keep the "mistique", closer to the 80s when you had to go and buy bootlegs if you wanted something like this. With the whole media black out going on... Its like they want the band to get back to the 80s and 90s. I think so too, but I think that while I get the whole mystery aspect to it, in 2019 it just pisses everyone off 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
default_ Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, WhazUp said: I think so too, but I think that while I get the whole mystery aspect to it, in 2019 it just pisses everyone off It could be cool if they had stuff going on, but as of today, theres nothing to keep the fanbase interested as even youtube videos are forbidden. They dont want anything unofficially circulating? Give us something official then, a lot of bands use their social media to keep their fans interested and all GNR does is post terrible artwork and lyric videos of 30 years old songs edited in free apps. Edited August 12, 2019 by default_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMAC20 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 What’s the music at the end of the video Rapidfire ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 26 minutes ago, TMAC20 said: What’s the music at the end of the video Rapidfire ? That's Detroit 2016. That's just after concert music playing over the PA. I can't begin to remember exactly what it was, but it wouldn't have been Rapidfire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMAC20 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 5 minutes ago, RussTCB said: That's Detroit 2016. That's just after concert music playing over the PA. I can't begin to remember exactly what it was, but it wouldn't have been Rapidfire. I just thought it sounded a lot like Axl and the riff has a Wilthered Delilah feel to it when they start showing all the gigs over the world ty man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allwaystired Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 40 minutes ago, TMAC20 said: What’s the music at the end of the video Rapidfire ? Who put that video together? I can see myself in some of the shots- what a thrill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 1 hour ago, TMAC20 said: What’s the music at the end of the video Rapidfire ? It's a fake leak from years ago. I found it under the name blue rose on YT years back, I probably have it backed up somewhere. It had a watermark on it that repeated "AVS MEDIA DEMO" or something like that. not gnr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonfender2323 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 22 hours ago, RussTCB said: Jesus. How big of an asshole do you have to be to waste your time scrubbing this site for videos to get removed on behalf of your fictional relationship with the band? Luckily, I have that entire solo on DVD along with an even better one on blu-ray from the same tour. He admitted it to me as well. I straight up asked him once what he did for TB . He said that "I check the internet for copyright claims" He straight up told me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoochild Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 I posted this on the social media thread, but figured it could also be something about rumors... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Guapo Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, Voodoochild said: I posted this on the social media thread, but figured it could also be something about rumors... New toy trucks ready for launch? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
default_ Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Slash is back in the sauce? Hell yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydney Fan Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 1 hour ago, El Guapo said: New toy trucks ready for launch? Gnr air flys through the smoke ✈ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester 524 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 3 hours ago, Voodoochild said: I posted this on the social media thread, but figured it could also be something about rumors... great. Slash is smoking again. lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 3 hours ago, Sydney Fan said: Gnr air flys through the smoke ✈ I had completely forgot about "GNAir"... looks like those aviators are still "coming soon": https://store.flygnair.com/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 What the fuck is GNAir? I'm quitting this band. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2112 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 On 11/08/2019 at 1:40 AM, Tom-Ass said: I don't think I have ever heard anyone ever say that pro tools are what makes the music on CD bad.. Not even once.. That is how the majority of music has been recorded for about 20 years now.. I have heard people say they didn't like the lineup, Axl's voice, the songs, that is was too convoluted, too many layers and so on, but never anything about pro tools.. How did the shows work without a second keyboard player in 86, 87, 88, 89, 91 and 93? Must have been magic I suppose... Even Teddy Zig Zag was only used sparingly during the 92 tour for a couple songs a show.. You never got into Pawnshop Guitars back in the day? I actually haven't heard much, I get worried by suggestions because some people here say silkworms is a masterpiece 😄 is there any song in particular worth a look? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2112 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 On 10/08/2019 at 7:13 PM, Gibson_Guy87 said: 2006 GN'R was on a different level. I'd rank it above the NITL lineup tbh I have to agree (not a popular opinion though😄) , I even thought the 2009/10 gnr was head and shoulders above NITL... Obviously that changed a bit as things went on though😄 I enjoyed NITL, but I'm not quite convinced they nailed the sound... and that goes for everyone on that stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2112 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 On 10/08/2019 at 5:16 PM, Jw224 said: I see their point in regards to the band changing, but all the other petty complaints i don't understand at all. It comes off very "bitter old man" like. There's no way to talk about this without being being a bit condescending to an older fan who doesn't like the later days of a band... But, it is definitely true that a lot of older fans do not want to hear their favourite bands change and try new things. Historically it has almost always been met with hostility, unless the artist in question was expressly known for always changing their look and sound! Ah look, here's how I look at it. It doesn't impact my enjoyment of those songs one bit! It's a little annoying to read the same thing on each thread, but I can ignore it or I can engage it and share my opinion. I'm perfectly ok, with anyone not liking or liking different things to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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