"The General" is officially delayed... but "The General" AND "Monsters" is (unofficially) out of the bag

[D..]

Last update I got, UMG didn't notify this big streaming platform, at all, so I think nothing tomorrow. Unless directly from Guns Youtube channel but I doubt it.

Wanna thanks all those persons I don't know in this company, except for my friend, they sure searched and asked questions haha. I bet it will drive them mad too, now they know about it

Edited October 26, 2023 by D..

[colonizedmind]

4 minutes ago, Martin Riggs said:

Too bad this article from SPIN wasn’t accurate. It listed The General as coming out on October 23.

https://www.spin.com/2023/08/guns-n-roses-release-new-single-perhaps/

SPIN magazine printing lies and starting controversy!

[DeNfr]

Guns N' Roses - "The General"

The "R" side is an epic rock monster that sees Guns N' Roses returning to their roots. The track opens with a haunting and melodic guitar riff from Slash, reminiscent of the "November Rain" intro but with a louder edge that sets the tone for the entire track.

Axl Rose's signature voice soon cuts through, raw and passionate,come in with powerful, emotional lyrics that tell a gripping story.

The chorus is anthemic and catchy and Duff McKagan's bass line drives the song forward, providing a strong backbone. And just when you think the song has given all it can, an explosive guitar solo from Slash. The guitar weeps and wails, making listeners feel the anguish and triumph of the general's journey.

By the end, the tempo slows down, and Axl's voice becomes a whisper, concluding the tale with a poignant reminder of the costs of war.

The track captures the essence of classic Guns N' Roses while exploring new thematic territory, a true testament to the band's enduring talent and artistry.

"The General" is a song that combines the raw energy of their earlier work with a more mature and introspective lyrical theme. It touches on themes of rebellion, unity, and the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity. The chorus is incredibly catchy, making it a potential anthem for fans and music enthusiasts alike.

Chad Gary-Paige Taylor, for Idontexist Magazine

[Litti]

Here's the front ya'll been craving for once more. Don't think i posted this one yet

[ASLayerAODsk]

Heres what happened when Ghost tried the same thing...took a little while afterwards...but yeah..:)

 

[Cosmo]

Just now, ASLayerAODsk said:

Heres what happened when Ghost tried the same thing...took a little while afterwards...but yeah..:)

 

I love this song. Been trying to get it on vinyl for ages.

 

But bands expect this to happen. They don't release vinyl-exclusive songs thinking "people are gonna be forced to buy the records and it will sell so much more", it's more like "diehards will have this hidden gem for them, it will be a collector's item, it will receive kind of a cult status" 

[downzy]

1 hour ago, AxlRoseCDII said:

Great decision by the band. Lose free publicity and additional streaming revenue in a trade off for fans listening to the song for free anyways with none of the above. Genius. Just absolutely brilliant.

Do you think Axl cares all that much about money and publicity at this point?

If I had to guess, and it’s just a guess, an initial physical only release likely works for Axl’s desire to do something different; the mystique of it all and a throwback to how music use to be distributed. 

I think concerns over marketing, exposure, and generating income from a 20+ year old song are misplaced.  

[uruguns]

2 minutes ago, downzy said:

Do you think Axl cares all that much about money and publicity at this point?

If I had to guess, and it’s just a guess, an initial physical only release likely works for Axl’s desire to do something different; the mystique of it all and a throwback to how music use to be distributed. 

I think concerns over marketing, exposure, and generating income from a 20+ year old song are misplaced.  

this kind of release it's actually more amusing than a 12:00 am digital release

[Flayer]

29 minutes ago, Cosmo said:

I don't think it's the point, actually. When a band releases a vinyl-exclusive, it's not only to boost vinyl sales, but to make the song a rarity, a hidden gem, etc... like a present to diehards and vinyl collectors. 

Here’s a song you can’t listen to while you’re stuck in traffic, at the gym, on your headphones at work, or anywhere else you spend most of your day. Merry Christmas.

[Powerage5]

30 minutes ago, Its Tino said:

Vinyl exclusive will not prevent it from “downloading motherfuckers” getting their hands on it. I personally think it will eventually get a digital release as soon as they think they maximized the vinyl sales. 
 

On another note, let’s all go back and remember how exciting it was the day we found out it was getting released!

And even if a few…hundred? Thousand? People download it illegally, they’re still making more money off the sales than they would off of millions of streams. Maybe they just feel like doing something the old school way for a change, and I don’t see the harm in that. Everybody who wants to hear it will still have an excellent quality rip eventually (Assuming the pressing itself is good) even if it takes a few days/weeks longer, and the people that choose to buy have no issues…so everybody wins in the end as far as I’m concerned. 

[AppetiteForDestruction]

10 minutes ago, Litti said:

Here's the front ya'll been craving for once more. Don't think i posted this one yet

Show the back.

[Powerage5]

3 minutes ago, Flayer said:

Here’s a song you can’t listen to while you’re stuck in traffic, at the gym, on your headphones at work, or anywhere else you spend most of your day. Merry Christmas.

You can absolutely add that stuff to your Spotify/Apple Music library from a computer. Takes all of 3 minutes to do. But everybody feels like they’re owed instant gratification nowadays, which is one of my big problems with the streaming business model as a whole. 

[Lethalis]

mygnrforum.com, for your daily dose of depression

[saint_seiya_aka_buckethead]

12 minutes ago, Litti said:

Here's the front ya'll been craving for once more. Don't think i posted this one yet

My homie in the industry says this is fake

[Spoon87]

1 minute ago, saint_seiya_aka_buckethead said:

My homie in the industry says this is fake

Everybody's (imaginative) homie in the industry says it's fake.

Edited October 26, 2023 by Spoon87

[Hirtlocker423]

Someone on the GNR subreddit claims they just got their shipping notification:

 

[downzy]

2 minutes ago, Lethalis said:

mygnrforum.com, for your daily dose of depression

It’s why I bought the place. 😝

[Giblet]

16 minutes ago, Litti said:

Here's the front ya'll been craving for once more. Don't think i posted this one yet

You'd be better off actually mocking up the Perhaps single, which The General is a B-Side to.

[Eric Cantona]

3 minutes ago, Hirtlocker423 said:

Someone on the GNR subreddit claims they just got their shipping notification:

 

Def trolling

[Cosmo]

11 minutes ago, Flayer said:

Here’s a song you can’t listen to while you’re stuck in traffic, at the gym, on your headphones at work, or anywhere else you spend most of your day. Merry Christmas.

But you can 😉

 

Edited October 26, 2023 by Cosmo

[JimiRose]

47 minutes ago, Powerage5 said:

 there’s never been a studio GN’R song that hasn’t been released on streaming

that's all you need to say

[Martin Riggs]

5 minutes ago, Hirtlocker423 said:

Someone on the GNR subreddit claims they just got their shipping notification:

 

Do they have any history of normal posts? 

[Litti]

11 minutes ago, AppetiteForDestruction said:

Show the back.

I have, scroll pages back

[BucketEgg]

10 minutes ago, Hirtlocker423 said:

Someone on the GNR subreddit claims they just got their shipping notification:

 

They post in the Indiana and Lafayette subreddits. it's currently 1:32 pm there, 26 October. Trolling, or they're lucky to have their copy shipped out early?

Edited October 26, 2023 by BucketEgg

[Its Tino]

12 minutes ago, Powerage5 said:

And even if a few…hundred? Thousand? People download it illegally, they’re still making more money off the sales than they would off of millions of streams. Maybe they just feel like doing something the old school way for a change, and I don’t see the harm in that. Everybody who wants to hear it will still have an excellent quality rip eventually (Assuming the pressing itself is good) even if it takes a few days/weeks longer, and the people that choose to buy have no issues…so everybody wins in the end as far as I’m concerned. 

Good point. I bought the vinyl. I just want to be able to stream it from Spotify on my commutes!

I still think never releasing to streaming services is silly. I can see waiting until sales drop off tho.