Tom2112 Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 https://blabbermouth.net/news/john-sykes-auditioned-for-guns-n-roses-in-2009-it-was-incredible-says-richard-fortus/ In what world does John Sykes have to audition and DJ gets the job if he just turned up?? For the love of god. Remember when Ashba was announced, now just go back in time and imagine Sykes was announced instead! Thst would have been incredible news! Although, we'd never have all that sweet Ashba swag if Sykes got the gig. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowOfTheWave Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Axl had homosexual feelings for Ashba. It was always evident. 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChineseDemocracy2004 Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 I wonder how Axl would have sounded on Cold Sweat in 2009. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towelie Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 God, I really hate Fortus. He's just annoying asf. A strange kind of musician, content to play other people's music forever without any desire to create a lick of original music. Most session musicians at least get a bit creative in studio settings, but Fortus is really just a very seasoned and accomplished pub band musician got lucky. 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2112 Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 59 minutes ago, ChineseDemocracy2004 said: I wonder how Axl would have sounded on Cold Sweat in 2009. Imagine the songs Sykes and Axl could have wrote on and never released!! 🤣 That is one thing I'll say, they are perfect for each other both always delaying the release of their album, problems with managers, problems with band members, problems with labels... all the while they have music sitting in their vaults for years and years. John's finally releasing his this year, let's see if the other one does anything! I would love to hear that audition! John Sykes ripping through Nightrain or whatever they played🤤 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Matinator Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Remember that this is the same world where Brian May solos were cut in favor of Bumblefoot, so all & all this isn’t really surprising. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinaleblood Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Wow, this is crazy and unexpected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2112 Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, The Matinator said: Remember that this is the same world where Brian May solos were cut in favor of Bumblefoot, so all & all this isn’t really surprising. Haven't heard Brians solo in years! It is crazy that they replaced it🤣 I do like Bumbles solo on the album though. Brian said played on more material too, I guess there's no way we'll be hearing that though! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweersa Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Towelie said: Most session musicians at least get a bit creative in studio settings, but Fortus is really just a very seasoned and accomplished pub band musician got lucky. Doesn't that describe most successful or notable guitarists? From a technical standpoint, he has been the best guitarist in Guns since Bumble's departure from the band. He even plays some of Bucket's parts very well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2112 Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, Sweersa said: Doesn't that describe most successful or notable guitarists? From a technical standpoint, he has been the best guitarist in Guns since Bumble's departure from the band. He even plays some of Bucket's parts very well. I think he's just ruffled some feathers with some needlessly catty remarks. There's no doubt he's a great player, but I think the reunion success has gave him a bit of an ego... maybe not? but that's how he's coming off. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gackt Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Axl likely went with Ashba because of Sixx AM being successful. Maybe he thought Ashba would somehow attract a younger audience to be interested in GNR too. John Sykes is great, but wouldn't really fit with Axl's vision of GNR being hip and cool without granddad's populating the stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweersa Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 9 minutes ago, Tom2112 said: I think he's just ruffled some feathers with some needlessly catty remarks. There's no doubt he's a great player, but I think the reunion success has gave him a bit of an ego... maybe not? but that's how he's coming off. Could be, he doesn't seem very friendly when he talks about Bumble. Tommy sounds like the biggest ass from the CD era. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 20 minutes ago, Tom2112 said: Brian said played on more material too, I guess there's no way we'll be hearing that though! We already did, it's called Atlas Shrugged 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2112 Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 24 minutes ago, Gordon Comstock said: We already did, it's called Atlas Shrugged I meant officially🤣 but you got me good sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2112 Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 35 minutes ago, Gackt said: Axl likely went with Ashba because of Sixx AM being successful. Maybe he thought Ashba would somehow attract a younger audience to be interested in GNR too. John Sykes is great, but wouldn't really fit with Axl's vision of GNR being hip and cool without granddad's populating the stage. I'd say you're right about the age thing! Most singers want to surround themselves with young blood. Sykes would have definitely been the better fit musically, he's even into the more experimental loops and industrial stuff! and he's a great singer! Oh.... what could have been. I'd say Sykes was more expensive too given that he actually did high profile things unlike the majority of the other guys in the band. You can't compare Ashba and Sixx A.M to Whitesnakes 1987 for example! There's minor success and then there's global! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknroll41 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 (edited) 34 minutes ago, Sweersa said: Could be, he doesn't seem very friendly when he talks about Bumble. Tommy sounds like the biggest ass from the CD era. Tommy seems like a major douche, yeah. I have a feeling Bucket might’ve stuck around, if it wasn’t for him. On topic: This sounds like it could’ve been cool! But nevertheless, to the general public, Slash is the only lead guitarist that belongs in GnR. Edited January 31, 2021 by rocknroll41 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 11 minutes ago, Tom2112 said: I meant officially🤣 but you got me good sir! Just wait for the CD box set in 2042 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2112 Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 Just now, Gordon Comstock said: Just wait for the CD box set in 2042 Oh shit a release date! I'm holding my breath! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknroll41 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 (edited) I just thought of something: Isnt Axl a massive Thin Lizzy fan? if that’s the case, why did Tommy think that Axl wouldn’t be into John Sykes auditioning? Theory time: Tommy was worried about bringing someone into the band whom Axl would listen to more than him. Edited January 31, 2021 by rocknroll41 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 1 minute ago, Tom2112 said: Oh shit a release date! I'm holding my breath! Yea it's scheduled to come out right before the new album 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2112 Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 7 minutes ago, rocknroll41 said: Tommy seems like a major douche, yeah. I have a feeling Bucket might’ve stuck around, if it wasn’t for him. On topic: This sounds like it could’ve been cool! But nevertheless, to the general public, Slash is the only lead guitarist that belongs in GnR. Yeah, there really was no replacing Slash! but a guy like Sykes at least has that rock star charisma, like he's not some underground darling. 1 minute ago, rocknroll41 said: I just thought of something: Isnt Axl a massive Thin Lizzy fan? if that’s the case, why did Tommy think that Axl wouldn’t be into John Sykes auditioning? Theory time: Tommy was worried about bringing someone into the band whom Axl would listen to more than him. Interesting, but Richard did say Tommy came around once he heard him in the room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickS77 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 (edited) And once more we hear about Stinson being an ass. Never liked the douche from the getgo. He's the one who shouldn't have been in the band. 6 hours ago, rocknroll41 said: I just thought of something: Isnt Axl a massive Thin Lizzy fan? if that’s the case, why did Tommy think that Axl wouldn’t be into John Sykes auditioning? Theory time: Tommy was worried about bringing someone into the band whom Axl would listen to more than him. Because he's a douche! Edited January 31, 2021 by PatrickS77 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Matinator Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 The funniest thing about this is that John quit thin Lizzy the same year because he said he wanted to get back to playing his own music. I would have loved to hear it & they probably would have covered a Lizzy song which is something I’ve always wanted to hear Axl sing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamillos Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 "John's reputation does precede him." What is this about, anyone? Don't know anything about the guy. Drugs? Violence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 (edited) Axl probably woulda thought Sykes was too tied to the 80's. So he swerved the GNR car and slammed into the Ashba christmas tree. The above song was inspired by said tragic events. Edited January 31, 2021 by Ant 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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