Nick85 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just now, ZoSoRose said: That would have been neat, but he plays the song exactly how it was just with solos. An all new Slash riff there could have been cool If a studio version is released, I'm sure there's going to be a lot going on guitar-wise, and Slash's presence will be felt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just now, liers said: If you had told me years ago that the first new song GNR would play with Slash would be silkworms I would’ve bet everything I owned against that. I didn’t think there was anyway silkworms would see the light of day again. I would be homeless. I would’ve bet my house. I don’t understand there’s Perhaps, State of Grace, Hardschool and who knows what else ready to go and they chose silkworms. That’s litterally the most Axl thing ever. Yup. It's hilarious, stupid, disappointing, exciting, and fun all at the same time 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick85 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just now, ZoSoRose said: Yup. It's hilarious, stupid, disappointing, exciting, and fun all at the same time It's an experiment in "The Emperor Has No Clothes" isn't it? Now that Slash plays on a re-worked version of Silkworms, will the general public embrace it? I'm utterly curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Killer Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 We'll see what happens at the next show. I'm cautiously optimistic they'll debut a new song next show, this one better than the last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweersa Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, liers said: I don’t understand there’s Perhaps, State of Grace, Hardschool and who knows what else ready to go and they chose silkworms. That’s litterally the most Axl thing ever. Probably because Axl can sing Absurd well, compared to the others. I'm thrilled Richard is getting more leads. I hope he's all over CD2 playing solos and such. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 minute ago, sofine11 said: It's an experiment in "The Emperor Has No Clothes" isn't it? Now that Slash plays on a re-worked version of Silkworms, will the general public embrace it? I'm utterly curious. No 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just now, Spike Killer said: We'll see what happens at the next show. I'm cautiously optimistic they'll debut a new song next show, this one better than the last. Hard Skool is definitely coming and it will be glorious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live Like a Suicide Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 (edited) I fucking hate Silkworms, but at least they teared it down a bit and let Slash and Fortus do their thing. Was a mistake to play it live before Hardschool though, as the media have jumped on Absurd and random people are fucking confused, lol. Edited August 4, 2021 by Live Like a Suicide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold top 78 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 11 minutes ago, ZoSoRose said: Another takeaway- IF a new album ever materializes, Fortus will also have leads I’ve thought this for a while and absurd seems to point that way too. I reckon Slash will do about 85-90% of the leads on a new album and Fortus the rest. It seems to be the sound and “stamp “ on things by the current line up. KOHD Nightrain and RQ seem to suggest it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick85 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just now, ZoSoRose said: No Ha! I think most purist GNR fans would probably agree. Which would make it even more wild if it did. End Times, really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just now, Sweersa said: Probably because Axl can sing Absurd well, compared to the others. I'm thrilled Richard is getting more leads. I hope he's all over CD2 playing solos and such. He sings tons of hard songs (poorly). I don't think he thinks about that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweersa Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 minute ago, ZoSoRose said: He sings tons of hard songs (poorly). I don't think he thinks about that Good point. Who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mini Mite Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 I liked it. Never been a fan of Silkworms, I don't think Absurd should be on a "best of" gnr, but I definitely like this version more than the original. It sounds heavier, w guitars all over the place, probably because of Slash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamillos Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 I wish he still did that “what can I do with a bitch like you” line from 2001. I mean, what happened to it, is it worse than the repeated “Absurd”? Hopefully it’s not some PC courtesy bullshit, cause, I mean, whew, we certainly dodged a bullet there with “pussy full of maggots”, didn’t we. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2112 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 8 minutes ago, liers said: If you had told me years ago that the first new song GNR would play with Slash would be silkworms I would’ve bet everything I owned against that. I didn’t think there was anyway silkworms would see the light of day again. I would be homeless. I would’ve bet my house. I don’t understand there’s Perhaps, State of Grace, Hardschool and who knows what else ready to go and they chose silkworms. That’s litterally the most Axl thing ever. All bets are off as far as what could be played next or what might be on a new record. State of grace would have been epic. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamillos Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Anyway, we got a new song. I mean, "new". I wonder how the casuals are confused now. Wait, this is their new material? What, it's from 2001? 1999?? There's a demo??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 6 minutes ago, Spike Killer said: We'll see what happens at the next show. I'm cautiously optimistic they'll debut a new song next show, this one better than the last. I feel like Hard School will happen at MetLife and then......GASP...... both in Detroit?! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerInThisTown Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RussTCB Posted August 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just now, jamillos said: Anyway, we got a new song. I mean, "new". I wonder how the casuals are confused now. Wait, this is their new material? What, it's from 2001? 1999?? There's a demo??? I've received texts from two very casual fans this morning that both read "what the fuck is this shit?" lol 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mini Mite Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, jamillos said: I wish he still did that “what can I do with a bitch like you” line from 2001. I mean, what happened to it, is it worse than the repeated “Absurd”? Hopefully it’s not some PC courtesy bullshit, cause, I mean, whew, we certainly dodged a bullet there with “pussy full of maggots”, didn’t we. Maybe it's one of that frequent "subtle change of lyrics", which happened on a lot of songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamillos Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 minute ago, RussTCB said: I've received texts from two very casual fans this morning that both read "what the fuck is this shit?" lol Exactly what I thought, this whole thing is so hilarious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mini Mite Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, RussTCB said: I've received texts from two very casual fans this morning that both read "what the fuck is this shit?" lol Well, tell them it's something absurd... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liers Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Wasn’t there someone on this forum back in like 2013 who said that they asked axl about silkworms and he said it would be on the next album and reworked, and I think we all laughed and said they were lying? Can we figure out who that was and send them an apologies card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jekylhyde Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Playing a subpar, unreleased 20-year-old song, written by Pittman and Dizzy, and still getting me excited... Amazing trollage! My hat's off to you, Axl! And now I can't get that song out of my head. Absurd! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liers Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 I’m not gonna lie, it’s been stuck in my head all morning 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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