Matt

[goodtimes8inity 10]

They truly should bring him back.

[tbaugerud 105]

Only if he brings his fluffy curls back first. Awesome drummer tho.

[Tom-Ass 7,702]

This band fucking needs something and he would certainly bring a spark atleast... I would love ot see him back in the mix.. I think he is kind of a douche but who cares.. He has proven chemistry with Slash and Duff and I am certain he would help elevate their performace to some extent. 

[Tourettes2400 1,600]

I like him as a drummer, but after reading that book, and seeing what a douchebag he is, I would not think Axl would ever even consider having him back.

[Sydney Fan 1,963]

While im no fan of franks drumming and what he brings to the band, hes not the only weakest link in the band.

[Gordon Comstock 5,555]

Matt is the 2nd worst "GNR drummer" after Frank IMO. Obviously he's not a bad drummer but he's really not the best fit, either. If they were ever gonna bring back an old drummer for more than a one-off or small run of shows, Brain would be the best choice (assuming Steven couldn't do a full-length tour).

Steven > Brain > Matt > Frank

If Josh counts, he's between Brain and Matt.

[Dean 2,287]

I’d prefer Brain.

[Sosso 3,800]

[WAR™ 169]

 

you can blame roger taylor for this...

[James Bond 5,172]

11 hours ago, Sydney Fan said:

While im no fan of franks drumming and what he brings to the band, hes not the only weakest link in the band.

This!

Forget Frank. First priority should be bringing back a singer who can sing.

[ssiscool 102]

I don't understand all the hate for Matt. I really like his style. Sure, he's not Steven but he's still damn good and as someone said, got the chesty with slash and duff

[Tomek1985 91]

11 hours ago, Gordon Comstock said:

Matt is the 2nd worst "GNR drummer" after Frank IMO. Obviously he's not a bad drummer but he's really not the best fit, either. If they were ever gonna bring back an old drummer for more than a one-off or small run of shows, Brain would be the best choice (assuming Steven couldn't do a full-length tour).

Steven > Brain > Matt > Frank

If Josh counts, he's between Brain and Matt.

+1

[AxlSlashthebest 251]

to re-listen the 2 Velvet Revolver he his very creative in a lot of song. 

I was wondering who was with Duff and Slashplaying drums when they were making the "demo"

[MaskingApathy 2,339]

6 hours ago, WAR™ said:

 

you can blame roger taylor for this...

For what?

[DTJ80 1,069]

4 hours ago, MaskingApathy said:

For what?

Pretty sure when Hawkins was asked to join GNR in early 2000s Roger Taylor advised him against it.

[Rovim 5,076]

Matt's a good drummer. I like his style. Sometimes it worked really well in Guns and I also like his VR work.

[GoForJMark 701]

1 hour ago, DTJ80 said:

Pretty sure when Hawkins was asked to join GNR in early 2000s Roger Taylor advised him against it.

He would've left soon afterwards for lack of activity aside from touring.

[The Holographic Universe 967]

On 12/12/2020 at 4:50 PM, Tourettes2400 said:

I like him as a drummer, but after reading that book, and seeing what a douchebag he is, I would not think Axl would ever even consider having him back.

I agree. Reading his book gave me an unpleasant insight into Matt. I couldn’t imagine any of those guys wanting him back in a band. 

[GoForJMark 701]

Matt's a great drummer. UYI records won't be the same without him.
But his ego is the biggest problem. Had he join the NITL tours, the band would implode in a year or 2. I'd prefer Steven playing AFD tracks and Brain or Josh Freese playing the rest. But I think the band is contented with Frank.

[vloors 1,416]

16 hours ago, James Bond said:

This!

Forget Frank. First priority should be bringing back a singer who can sing.

Maybe Slash and Duff should fire Axl and bring Brian Johnson in as replacement? LoL revenge

[jamillos 1,895]

5 hours ago, GoForJMark said:

Matt's a great drummer. UYI records won't be the same without him.
But his ego is the biggest problem. Had he join the NITL tours, the band would implode in a year or 2. I'd prefer Steven playing AFD tracks and Brain or Josh Freese playing the rest. But I think the band is contented with Frank.

Maybe the band wouldn’t implode, but it would definitely stir some shit in the background. And if this band needs anything, it’s stirring some shit in the background. To dismantle the staleness. I can imagine Matt having a problem with TB or at least Merchnando sooner or later. That could sort of activate Slash and Duff in terms of doing something regarding the PR, releases etc. Just being more involved. Matt actually could be the fresh breeze they desperately need. 

By the way, as for music, the comparisons are nonsensical, of course. Steven was the best for the AfD/Lies era, Matt for the UYI era, and Brain for the CD era. I can’t really assess Josh or anyone else on the basis of just some studio demo work. 
Would I like Matt Sorum back? You can bet your ass I would. I always have. 

[MaskingApathy 2,339]

7 hours ago, DTJ80 said:

Pretty sure when Hawkins was asked to join GNR in early 2000s Roger Taylor advised him against it.

Oh right, forgot about that story.

6 hours ago, GoForJMark said:

He would've left soon afterwards for lack of activity aside from touring.

Yeah probably, so it wouldn't have mattered.

5 hours ago, The Holographic Universe said:

I agree. Reading his book gave me an unpleasant insight into Matt. I couldn’t imagine any of those guys wanting him back in a band. 

I mean Slash and Duff did things that were just as bad as Matt, they just didn't write about all of it in their books.

[The Holographic Universe 967]

8 minutes ago, MaskingApathy said:

Oh right, forgot about that story.

Yeah probably, so it wouldn't have mattered.

I mean Slash and Duff did things that were just as bad as Matt, they just didn't write about all of it in their books.

It’s Matt’s lack of self awareness, not his actions that is tasteless. I love his contributions, but he is obnoxious. 

[GoForJMark 701]

4 hours ago, jamillos said:

Maybe the band wouldn’t implode, but it would definitely stir some shit in the background. And if this band needs anything, it’s stirring some shit in the background. To dismantle the staleness. I can imagine Matt having a problem with TB or at least Merchnando sooner or later. That could sort of activate Slash and Duff in terms of doing something regarding the PR, releases etc. Just being more involved. Matt actually could be the fresh breeze they desperately need. 

By the way, as for music, the comparisons are nonsensical, of course. Steven was the best for the AfD/Lies era, Matt for the UYI era, and Brain for the CD era. I can’t really assess Josh or anyone else on the basis of just some studio demo work. 
Would I like Matt Sorum back? You can bet your ass I would. I always have. 

Probably that. But I think even Slash and Duff can't stand him. Maybe Duff can. But I haven't seen Slash invite Matt in his solo records after the first Snakepit. 

Matt has a bossy attitude and that would be a major problem with Axl. 

[Sisyphus 269]

Matt would be a great addition. But he wouldn't last. Becasue he would tell Axl he sounds like shit. And you don't tell Axl the truth if you know what's good for you.