slashplay Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermo...ewsitemID=51989NEW YORK (AP) -- Rock recluse Axl Rose made a surprise radio appearance to proclaim that Guns N' Roses' 10-years-in-the-making "Chinese Democracy" album will finally hit store shelves this fall.The comments Saturday on Eddie Trunk's syndicated radio show marked the first interview the painfully private Rose has given since his failed 2002 comeback tour, which was abruptly scrapped midway amid riots and canceled shows.Rose's impromptu appearance came when former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach, who was co-hosting the show, called Rose's cell phone and patched the call through the studio.Quizzed on when the near-mythical album would come out, Rose said, "Sometime this fall or late fall." His band could be heard rehearsing in the background. "It will be out this year."Trunk invited Rose to drop by the studio, and about an hour later he did.Asked about the aborted 2002 comeback tour, which ended when Rose failed to appear for a gig in Philadelphia, Rose told Trunk he felt pressured into doing it before he was ready. But he insisted he has no regrets, since the short-lived tour helped the new band members to gel. (The 2002 lineup included keyboard player Dizzy Reed from the original GN'R, former Nine Inch Nails guitarist Robin Finck, bassist Tommy Stinson from the Replacements, guitar shredder Buckethead, drummer Brian "Brain" Mantia formerly of Primus, guitarist Richard Fortus from the former Psychedelic Furs and Love Spit Love, and keyboard player Chris Pittman.)"Can you tell people why the tour ended at that point?" asked Trunk."Umm, no, not exactly," said Rose, declining to discuss it.Plans are currently in the works for Rose to relaunch his comeback by playing four shows at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom over the next 10 days, then head to Europe to play several music festivals. The first Hammerstein show is May 12.Rose said the band at the Hammerstein shows will be similar to the one that played the 2002 tour, except for a new lead guitarist, whom he declined to identify except to say it's not an old GN'R member. Buckethead left the band in 2004.However, later in the broadcast, Rose seemed to contradict himself when he said he's been hobnobbing with former GN'R guitarist and songwriter Izzy Stradlin, and strongly hinted that Stradlin may show up for the Hammerstein shows.Former GN'R guitar maestro Slash may end up back in the band as well, but probably not before the Hammerstein shows.Source: http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/Music/05/0...s.ap/index.htmldid axl give anything away about that? i was surprised to see them say that anyway. just thought id ask and let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sandman Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Thanks, even if it is blabbermouth... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChineseDemocracy2004 Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 in the interview when asked about the old gunners, he just said it was rumours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f**k_your_enemy Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 We'll see.. Soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon87 Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 seems very unlikely, even more unlikely after the radio interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock chick bitch Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 in the interview when asked about the old gunners, he just said it was rumoursyeh that is true but we will soon see!rockchickbitch newccastle rock lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmm Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 We will see very soon....Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard2k Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 WTFWhen did Axl mention that? Oh, he didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 (edited) ...gotta love the replieslol Edited May 8, 2006 by zint61 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patience 4 Axl Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Madison hinted to this already...Sucks though, wish Slash was going to be at the Hammerstein. And why is Blabbermouth saying "lead guitarist"? I thought Axl just said new guitarist, even though he needs a good lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisXGNR Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 I Know i shouldnt ask this but could Slash play all the new songs with a few weeks notice? I know its slash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axl_rose_gnr Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Not getting my hopes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzsaw Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Madison hinted to this already...Sucks though, wish Slash was going to be at the Hammerstein. And why is Blabbermouth saying "lead guitarist"? I thought Axl just said new guitarist, even though he needs a good lead.Maybe they got the idea from Madison.Anyway, while that would be great, it isn't likely to happen anytime soon...and by soon, it looks like I may mean Axl's definition of soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard2k Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Madison hinted to this already...when and where did Madison hint this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose_Garden Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 in the interview when asked about the old gunners, he just said it was rumoursYeah Eddie didnt even ended his sentence and he already said no but it would be cool though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Former GNR guitar maestro Slash may end up back in the band as well, but probably not before the Hammerstein shows.The funny thing is the they give absolutely NOTHING to substantiate this. Nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannon21 Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Madison hinted to this already...Sucks though, wish Slash was going to be at the Hammerstein. And why is Blabbermouth saying "lead guitarist"? I thought Axl just said new guitarist, even though he needs a good lead.well I remember somebody telling me Slash will play at RIR, that he'll come in when they do Estranged....and that was like in February Kannon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patience 4 Axl Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Madison hinted to this already...when and where did Madison hint this?One of the Trunk discussion threads from the weekend, can't remember which one. Search her posts, you should be able to find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GET OFF AXLS BACK Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Axl has cleared up the past members rejoining and told us there is a new member- no matter how much he says he is not a past member still you guys keep dreaming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard2k Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 (edited) Madison hinted to this already...when and where did Madison hint this?One of the Trunk discussion threads from the weekend, can't remember which one. Search her posts, you should be able to find it.I looked through them already, it's not there.I'd go back and edit your post, after you put down the vodka Edited May 8, 2006 by Howard2k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvaxl4ever Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 (edited) I Know i shouldnt ask this but could Slash play all the new songs with a few weeks notice? I know its slash.He doesn't have to learn the new songs; he could just be guesting on the classics.ANd yea, Maddy did hint at this a couple days ago. Here is her quote:No, Slash will not be part of GNR for the NYC shows.But, it may be a different situation for shows later in the year... We'll just have to wait and see.....Madison's quoteHere is somtething else she said about it too:Talks take time. The Hammerstein shows are unrelated. They have to take place before a promoter will come onboard to handle a national tour - or so I'm told. *shrugs*Here Edited May 8, 2006 by luvaxl4ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative_Creep Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 If it happens i swear to God ill be over the moon even if just Izzy is there. But if Slash turns up after (hopefully Download festival) then ill probably cry with joy! i know i sound emo like that but who gives a shit it would be awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patience 4 Axl Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 (edited) Axl has cleared up the past members rejoining and told us there is a new member- no matter how much he says he is not a past member still you guys keep dreaming I know what you're saying, but in this case, this isn't a fan just dreaming something up and starting a shit thread about it. This is something we're discussing from a source, even if it's not the most legitimate one. And to be quite honest, Axl isn't the most legitimate source either... Edited May 8, 2006 by Patience 4 Axl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon87 Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 So... Slash = one-show-guest?or Slash = constant new guitarist?I'm lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patience 4 Axl Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Madison hinted to this already...when and where did Madison hint this?One of the Trunk discussion threads from the weekend, can't remember which one. Search her posts, you should be able to find it.I looked through them already, it's not there.I'd go back and edit your post, after you put down the vodka And I would read the quote luvaxl4ever just posted from madison after you put down the pipe. btw thanx luv, that was it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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