ChristianGNR Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 I don't know if it has to do with the release of Absurd, but have you guys noticed that Axl seems Happier? He is Running all over the stage, interacting much more with Frank Ferrer, laughing all the time, joking with the audience. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NostalgicRock Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 he's pretty much at peace with himself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post StrangerInThisTown Posted August 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 24, 2021 I think the pandemic made him appreciate playing live shows more again 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodOlJohnnyK Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 (edited) He seems to be in really fine spirits. Lots of smiling, interacting with the audience. Whenever I see him speaking into his IEM line on his microphone, it seems to be in a jokey way. Hasn't seemed this pleased to be onstage in quite a while. Just my opinion of course, but I think Axl is starting to accept this lineup as his preferred Guns lineup, whereas in 2016 I couldn't help but wonder if he was a little bitter at the fact that Slash and Duff renewed so much interest in the band. I keep thinking to his interview with China Exchange where he pointed out what a big fan of the previous lineup he was, in addition to a little bit of venting about Slash's book. It seemed like the truce was a bit uneasy before NITL started, whereas once the tour kicked in to high gear and, especially, this year with what I presume is 'new' material recorded, he seems very very happy. Which is nice to see. Edited August 24, 2021 by GoodOlJohnnyK 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sweersa Posted August 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 24, 2021 Maybe his GF let him in the back door. 1 2 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 15 minutes ago, ChrisMaciel said: I don't know if it has to do with the release of Absurd, but have you guys noticed that Axl seems Happier? He is Running all over the stage, interacting much more with Frank Ferrer, laughing all the time, joking with the audience. I said this like 10 times while I was at the Detroit show, but Axl was in the best mood I've ever seen him. By a LONG shot. Not sure what changed but he was happy as shit the whole show. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner55 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Reports saying he's looking less bloated and cracking a "more than usual" amount of jokes. All clear indicators and symptoms of being in a happy place. All seriousness yeah he appears to be in great spirits. I'd imagine being off the road over a year has helped. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosso Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 (edited) Axl is someone who needs breaks between the tours ('03-'05 and '08 for example). He was on the road almost non stop since 2016. One year at home might have helped to give him some of his energy back. Edited August 24, 2021 by Sosso 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlRoseCDII Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 I think playing new music and getting to introduce something new to the crowd gives him the type of "this is a new song-" fire from the early 2000's. He's probably grateful that Slash and Duff want to work on the CDII tunes, finally giving them some attention and recognition (+having Slash's style again, which I'm sure he missed) and there seems to be a new album on the horizon. It's a really good time for Axl's career from his perspective. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom-Ass Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 He seems to have a little more of his swagger back for sure.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadApples87 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 (edited) I was just at the Portland show. Axl was very much at ease and seemed happy. The band seems like a tighter unit now compared to 2016. It was great! Edited August 24, 2021 by BadApples87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mini Mite Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 4 hours ago, Sweersa said: Maybe his GF let him in the back door. You got got nothin to lose ... Now seriously, he's lost weight too. Maybe the pandemic made him appreciate playing and making music more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draguns Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 (edited) He was definitely interacting with the crowd A LOT more for the August 5 MetLife show than the 2016 MetLife show. From the NITL tour, it did seem that he was very business like for the 2016 MetLife show. For the fall 2017 show, I saw them perform at MSG. It seemed like something change then since he was starting to joke around a little bit. That was the show where PInk came on stage to do the end of Patience. The best performance I ever saw of GNR was MSG in December 1991. Axl was really happy at that show as I recall. Edited August 24, 2021 by Draguns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DurhamGirl Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 He is in love and it is going well... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gunner Gilby Posted August 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 24, 2021 5 hours ago, Sweersa said: Maybe his GF let him in the back door. Yeah. Bring Cornshucker back to the setlist to celebrate 😂. 1 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson87 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 As someone else pointed out, he probably got a chance to recuperate between tours. Being on the road for 4 years straight with only a couple of 6 month breaks must be brutal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystery Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 4 hours ago, Sosso said: Axl is someone who needs breaks between the tours ('03-'05 and '08 for example). He was on the road almost non stop since 2016. One year at home might have helped to give him some of his energy back. This is making me realize that we missed out on some great shows in those years. How amazing would it be to have any performances during 03-05? Axl performing in support of Chinese Democracy in the Fall of 2008 instead of Winter 2009 would've helped that album tremendously as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskingApathy Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 6 hours ago, StrangerInThisTown said: I think the pandemic made him appreciate playing live shows more again This Also I think that since he's lost some weight maybe he's gotten some of his confidence back and the band is on fire (esp Slash) so I'm sure that helps too. I've noticed that he doesn't keep running into his tent during solos but he'll stay out and watch Slash and enjoy the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Riggs Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 18 hours ago, DurhamGirl said: He is in love and it is going well... Has he even been linked to anyone since that model “girlfriend” Sasha from the 2006 era? Excluding the Lana Del Rey rumor since I’m assuming that wasn’t actually true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystery Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 3 hours ago, Martin Riggs said: Has he even been linked to anyone since that model “girlfriend” Sasha from the 2006 era? Excluding the Lana Del Rey rumor since I’m assuming that wasn’t actually true. There's a picture of him and Lana Del Ray together from 2010/11 but I never heard anything in regards to a relationship. I think the simple answer is Axl is older and wiser and at a stage of his life where things don't bother him like they once did. I think making amends with Slash and having a hugely successful, incident free tour is also a big factor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGeneral Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 If he has someone special in his life I doubt we'd ever find out about it unless he wants us to. Numerous people close to him stated that Michael Jackson had a secret long-term girlfriend in the years up until his death and nobody found out about that either while he was still here, so Axl, who has much less cameras on him shouldn't have a problem with keeping that part of his life out of the spotlight. IMHO I just believe he's happy to be touring again, presenting some new material and getting reactions from the fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Powderfinger Posted August 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 26, 2021 On 8/24/2021 at 10:03 AM, Sweersa said: Maybe his GF let him in the back door. He has no choice really, pu$$y full of maggots doesn’t sound inviting.... 14 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosso Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 19 hours ago, Powderfinger said: He has no choice really, pu$$y full of maggots doesn’t sound inviting.... Unless your are Slash 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jw224 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 He's been talking a lot more and seems to be happier then he was yeah. The band are playing better as well and seems to be having more fun imo. Absurd probably helped with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream of the Butterfly Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 For as long as I can remember people have been saying that he seems happier than before. Either it's in the eyes of the perceiver or he just keeps on getting happier and happier the older he gets. Maybe it's because each day he's one step further from his miserable childhood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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