droezle Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 (edited) Press release07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVEGuns N' Roses want the people of Newcastle to know that the crowd at their sold out show Wednesday night was terrific. The band played a sweaty two hour show on the hottest night in a lifetime bolstered by the audience's incredible support. Unfortunately, the band was not able to give the crowd the encore they deserved due to the behaviour of a couple of cowards in the audience.Guns N' Roses keyboard player Dizzy Reed explained "Newcastle was one of the best gigs of the entire tour. I had puddles of sweat underneath my keyboards and loved every second of it except when some idiots decided to throw things at the stage. When Axl got hit the first time, the audience pointed out who threw the object and security tossed him out so we came back. Then Axl got hit in the mouth with another object, so thanks to the behavior of two morons who obviously don't know how to behave at a rock concert, the show ended with no encores. I've been in this band for sixteen years and stupid shit like throwing stuff at the stage is something we won't tolerate. We're not targets, we're musicians."Guitarist Robin Finck stated, "We had a great time Wednesday night and Axl sang his ass off but you do not wait around to get hit in the mouth for a third time."Guns N' Roses vocalist Axl Rose had this to say, "Getting hit wasn't a big deal. We stopped the song and gave a warning. We came back and started the song over and completed it. We then said goodnight. The house lights went down and I got hit a second time, in the mouth, by a solid object thrown by someone in the audience. After having warned the crowd that we would leave, and having played more than two hours, we left the stage and called it a night with the full support of everyone in the band, our guests and Management. Izzy was the first to immediately support the decision verbally to me personally before I had physically left the stage area. Tommy and Frank came to my dressing room to say how much they appreciated the decision to not continue under those conditions, and express their support for not tolerating anyone throwing items at the stage with a negative intent. This has been GNR's policy since playing Donnington in 1988. We thank everyone for coming, we hope everyone got home safely and we hope to play Newcastle again - hopefully without those looking for enjoyment at others expense. Cheers!"Guns N' Roses look forward to continuing their sold out UK tour in Glasgow tonight.Source: Sanctuary Group Plc Edited July 22, 2006 by madison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridin' the Nightrain Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Good statement.It's fair enough really - I didn't realise he got hit a second time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisi Rokks Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 I think thats a fair comment made by the band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
November_rain Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 That´s a good statement, atleast people from Newcastle can feel better knowing that it was a buch of idiot´s fault and not the whole audience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveysham Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 i can't find this on the sanctuary site could someone post a direct link please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nefertiti Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 I think thats a fair comment made by the bandI think the sameNobody deserve such attitude. But it's cool that the band (after all) enjoyed the crowd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicious Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 so we're waiting how long to get a statement about CD and don't get it, yet they give us when for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.Q Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Good decision.The audience should deal with those persons after the show.mr.Q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droezle Posted July 22, 2006 Author Share Posted July 22, 2006 (edited) i can't find this on the sanctuary site could someone post a direct link please.I found this on HTGTH with a direct link to g*nsnrosesonline.com. It's not possible for some kind of reason to post links. Edited July 22, 2006 by droezle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssiscool Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 fair statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sandman Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Wow, Gn'R released a press release! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grubby Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 I don't understand why people have to throw things at concert? not cool, GNR may have played 2-3 more song for them instead shows over Good fucking night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F*ck Fear Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 I think it's cool that they said something about it. Fucking idiots throwing shit at the band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightrider Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Do you guys honestly think the actual members in the band made those comments in the press release? Sounds a little too pussy-like fake. Maybe if some credible reporter made the report, but coming from GnR's management? I'm sure GnR has the money to employ publicists to write this crap. I'm sure Axl has good intentions but the Axl in the past would have never gave a fuck. And I'm sure he could care less now either except that he's doing a comeback. Once GnR is on top again, don't expect these lame press releases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madison Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 ... I'm sure Axl has good intentions but the Axl in the past would have never gave a fuck. And I'm sure he could care less now either except that he's doing a comeback. Once GnR is on top again, don't expect these lame press releases.I think you're being unfair. This is a different era - a far more dangerous one - and nothing sent this message home more than the Dimebag Darrell tragedy. Unfortunately, it just takes one nutcase out there to silence a band forever. So, who can blame Axl or any band member for not wanting to take that risk when people start randomly throwing things at them onstage? These same people could have been throwing a knife or shooting a gun. I think Axl was smart to leave the stage when he did.As for the press statement -- well, maybe it will make fans look at the fans around them more closely and stop them from throwing things onstage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.Q Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 ... I'm sure Axl has good intentions but the Axl in the past would have never gave a fuck. And I'm sure he could care less now either except that he's doing a comeback. Once GnR is on top again, don't expect these lame press releases.I think you're being unfair. This is a different era - a far more dangerous one - and nothing sent this message home more than the Dimebag Darrell tragedy. Unfortunately, it just takes one nutcase out there to silence a band forever. So, who can blame Axl or any band member for not wanting to take that risk when people start randomly throwing things at them onstage? These same people could have been throwing a knife or shooting a gun. I think Axl was smart to leave the stage when he did.As for the press statement -- well, maybe it will make fans look at the fans around them more closely and stop them from throwing things onstage.I dont think Axl was thinking about the risks..... he was just pissed off (and who can blame him?)mr.Q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsnaxls Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Good statement by the band. They are finally showing that they do indeed care about their fans. I loved reading the statement and seeing the part about Izzy supporting the decision; for a second, I felt like I was reading a statement from the early Gnr days and one of their shows then. Oh well, I love the past, but the future is also pretty good with this band, especially if Izzy shows up . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madison Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 I dont think Axl was thinking about the risks..... he was just pissed off (and who can blame him?)mr.QYou may be right -- but the "risk" that I mentioned is a very real one. As for the statement about it -- well, Axl can't just walk off the stage in the middle of a show anymore (unless he has a very good reason to do so). Afterall, I'm guessing he has to "prove" during this overseas tour that he can show up for shows if he hopes to convince a promoter to back the band for a U.S. tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.Q Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 (edited) I dont think Axl was thinking about the risks..... he was just pissed off (and who can blame him?)mr.QYou may be right -- but the "risk" that I mentioned is a very real one. As for the statement about it -- well, Axl can't just walk off the stage in the middle of a show anymore (unless he has a very good reason to do so). Afterall, I'm guessing he has to "prove" during this overseas tour that he can show up for shows if he hopes to convince a promoter to back the band for a U.S. tour.what do you think a promotor would think about his late arrivals?(personal experience: Madrid 2.5hr; Almeria 1.5 hr)This might end up in a riot (hopefully it doesn't). In Madrid it nearly did, throwing chairs etc.A riot is a very serious risk for any promotor I guess.mr.Q Edited July 22, 2006 by mr.Q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnr=axl Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Nice to get a statement from the band. Axl getting hit twice really sucks and you can understand why they left the stage. Can't wait to see them in Manchester tomorrow, hopefully there wont be any idiots there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightrider Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 This just in folks ....The first guy who hit Axl with an object was none other Scott Weiland disguised as a drunken English man. The second guy was seen to be wearing a black top hat and a tied up afro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightrider Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 This just in folks ....The first guy who hit Axl with an object was none other Scott Weiland disguised as a drunken English man. The second guy was seen to be wearing a black top hat and a tied up afro.That's fucking bullshit man. I heard it was Stephanie Seymour and Dylan.Really? Freaky shit ... the conspiracy plot thickens. Who would waste that much money to buy tickets to see a band just to throw shit at them? It's a conspiracy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Do you guys honestly think the actual members in the band made those comments in the press release? Sounds a little too pussy-like fake. Maybe if some credible reporter made the report, but coming from GnR's management? I'm sure GnR has the money to employ publicists to write this crap. I'm sure Axl has good intentions but the Axl in the past would have never gave a fuck. And I'm sure he could care less now either except that he's doing a comeback. Once GnR is on top again, don't expect these lame press releases.**coughcoughthankstothelameasssecurityI'mgoinghomecoughcough**Axl in the past wouldn't have given a fuck??Hamilton Ontario 1993...someone chucked a lighter and hit Axl in the face...show over!I was there...and I didn't blame him one bit.Throwing shit at ANYONE is a fucktard thing to do.Axl's not the only one to end a show because of shit being thrown...one (of many) examples,Oasis in Vancouver...people were throwing pennies etc...show over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anagram Of Oral Sex Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 I dont think Axl was thinking about the risks..... he was just pissed off (and who can blame him?)mr.QYou may be right -- but the "risk" that I mentioned is a very real one. As for the statement about it -- well, Axl can't just walk off the stage in the middle of a show anymore (unless he has a very good reason to do so). Afterall, I'm guessing he has to "prove" during this overseas tour that he can show up for shows if he hopes to convince a promoter to back the band for a U.S. tour.what do you think a promotor would think about his late arrivals?(personal experience: Madrid 2.5hr; Almeria 1.5 hr)This might end up in a riot (hopefully it doesn't). In Madrid it nearly did, throwing chairs etc.A riot is a very serious risk for any promotor I guess.mr.QTheres a lot of reasons for late starts. Most of the concerts ive been have been about an hour late. A concer t isnt like a movie, you can't just hit play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quadlaser Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 I dont think Axl was thinking about the risks..... he was just pissed off (and who can blame him?)mr.QYou may be right -- but the "risk" that I mentioned is a very real one. As for the statement about it -- well, Axl can't just walk off the stage in the middle of a show anymore (unless he has a very good reason to do so). Afterall, I'm guessing he has to "prove" during this overseas tour that he can show up for shows if he hopes to convince a promoter to back the band for a U.S. tour.what do you think a promotor would think about his late arrivals?(personal experience: Madrid 2.5hr; Almeria 1.5 hr)This might end up in a riot (hopefully it doesn't). In Madrid it nearly did, throwing chairs etc.A riot is a very serious risk for any promotor I guess.mr.QTheres a lot of reasons for late starts. Most of the concerts ive been have been about an hour late. A concer t isnt like a movie, you can't just hit play.very true, i expect most big bands to be about an hour late, but 2.5 hours in madrid? and it was close to 3 hours when i caught them in pittsburgh! and i was possibly waiting for axl to eat some fucking lamb?! he needs to just have the damn shows scheduled later or have his management on top of this shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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