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#1 Re: The Garden » NFL 2025 » 2 weeks ago
I’m a pats fan and watching Drake Maye throw the ball is eye popping. He alone is the reason they are having success (also they have a dogshit schedule).
Maye has been fantastic the last 4 weeks. He was good the first few weeks but too many turnovers. He’s played mistake free since then. Needs to stay out of harm’s way though when scrambling out of the pocket.
They have played a really easy schedule. Thing is though, it doesn’t really get much tougher the rest of the way. They only have 3 games remaining against teams that currently have a winning record (Falcons, Bucs, Bills). They do face the Ravens, Bengals, and Giants who I guess aren’t pushovers but they could go 3-3 or better in those 6 games. It’s all about health and taking care of the football though. They need to tighten up their pass defense too. They’ve been making bad QBs look better than they are for stretches this year.
#2 Re: Guns N' Roses » 2025 Tour Dates » 2 weeks ago
They have songs for an album, sure.
Absurd
Hardskool
Perhaps
The General
Nothing
Atlas ShruggedAnd maybe Monsters. Two up-tempo hard rock songs on a GnR album (being Absurd and Hardskool)? Hopefully the other 3-4 songs would be real GnR rock but it’s obvious that’s not happening
I just listened to Slash with Eddie Trunk and he did confirm they’ll be playing US dates in 2026 and there should be an official announcement soon. He said he has the next Conspirators record is done but they’re not releasing it until 2027 because that’s the next time he has free to tour around it, etc. Crazy, but at least there is a definitive plan that you can actually count on.
It seemed like there was probably some sort of an agreement to not talk about new GNR music because Eddie never brought it up despite going over everything else Slash is working on. He did ask him what his favorite songs are that Guns has been playing though and he mentioned the Thin Lizzo cover they’re playing. He then mentioned that there were two new songs, but they haven’t been released yet and then he mentioned “The General” and he said he really enjoys opening with WTTJ again. So I couldn’t tell if he was talking about two new songs they haven’t played yet or if “The General” was one of those new songs that haven’t been released on a normal scale? I’m guessing the former though. Maybe “Nothing” and “Atlas”. Who knows though. He did follow it up by saying once anything is official he’ll talk about it, so same old line.
What the hell happened to “Monsters”? Makes no sense that leaked and then it gets totally ignored.
#3 Re: Guns N' Roses » 2025 Tour Dates » 21 weeks ago
Gotta say, Axl was on better form at Firenze Rocks than I've seen him in a while.
He does seem to be rounding into form for sure. Sounding better with each show. And he does certainly look more fit & in shape than in previous years. It would be a good time to strike while the iron is hot. But we know how that goes
#4 Re: Guns N' Roses » 2025 Tour Dates » 21 weeks ago
guts wrote:https://blabbermouth.net/news/guns-n-ro … tour-dates
Looks like there is going to be no North America tour dates this year.
Any excuse not to release new music.
Once he gets that marketing plan I’m sure everything will fall into place and go smoothly. New singles, albums, live DVD, interviews, worldwide promo and domination… or nothing will change.
#5 Re: Guns N' Roses » Axl: I would play the new songs but haven't received a marketing plan » 23 weeks ago
So it’s June 6th and nothing but crickets? Was there a change in the schedule or did those marketing plans never reach Axl’s desk?
I guess they’re still wrapping up their show. Maybe they’ll debut Atlas in the encore. I’m not betting on it though.
#6 Re: Guns N' Roses » 2025 Tour Dates » 23 weeks ago
faldor wrote:Axl much better job being in time with the band the 2nd time around. See, just needed a warmup.
Imagine if the "Singer" practiced songs before playing them Live?
Instead "Fans" pay Hundreds of $$$ to see him practice the song Live onstage
Sure would, but that again gets filed into, you know what to expect. Axl really isn’t known for showing up to soundcheck and working things out with the band. That’s why it’s always best if the date in your hometown isn’t one of the 1st shows. Let them/him work out some kinks 1st. Again, not ideal but nothing new either.
#7 Re: Guns N' Roses » 2025 Tour Dates » 23 weeks ago
Axl much better job being in time with the band the 2nd time around. See, just needed a warmup.
#8 Re: Guns N' Roses » 2025 Tour Dates » 24 weeks ago
faldor wrote:metallex78 wrote:At this point I’m more interested in hearing SMKC perform seldom played GN’R songs than GNR, because Axl just ain’t cutting it.
Sure it’s better to hear him to sing in a lower key, but are we supposed to ignore that he’s completely out of time for most of the song…?
Time for them to stop touring and focus on the studio. Hopefully there’s still some magic left in the tank.
Are there other examples where he’s out of time or are we basing it off of 1 song they performed for the first time ever? I’m not saying he sounds great but I’m not ready to condemn him over being behind performing a song he’s never sung live before or possibly even rehearsed with the band.
This isn’t the first instance this has happened. I’ve seen several videos over the years where Axl is often out of time with the band. Whoever is doing his in ears needs to be fired, or maybe Axl is just losing his marbles?
Whatever it is, it sounds horrible, and shouldn’t be happening almost 10 years into this reunion tour.
I admittedly haven’t followed that closely the last few years. Maybe I’ve heard or seen some clips but I honestly don’t remember seeing him out of time like in that video. I did see a clip of him yelling at Isaac for playing the wrong song, but that’s just an example of them not being on the same page. They performed Human Being again tonight so we’ll see how it compares once some video surfaces. Dusted off Catcher in the Rye too.
#9 Re: Guns N' Roses » 2025 Tour Dates » 24 weeks ago
faldor wrote:Shacklermyrye wrote:Jesus christ that's bad...
I haven't really listened to the IEM thing except clips, but that bootleg should make it clear if they use a click these days or not. If not then he probably just needs drums louder in his IEM.
I'll admit I haven't seen or heard much from this tour but the bits I have heard sound awful.
It’s tough to please everyone. People have been complaining he can’t hit the high notes anymore and should sing with his lower voice, so he does it and now that sucks? Can’t win with everyone. Actually thought his voice sounded good. Sure he was rushed and behind at the beginning but cut them some slack. First time ever performing the song. Axl probably hasn’t sung it in 30+ years.
I applaud them for switching things up a bit and playing some different songs on this tour as opposed to the same set list every night. I haven’t been following it super closely either but that’s how it seems to me.
Didn't mean to trigger you. I'll pretend it sounds good then lol
You don’t have to pretend to like anything. It’s called differing opinions. I’m allowed to have one too, right?
Such is life, some people are going to be super critical and point out every negative detail. Others will look past the obvious flaws and say everything is great and many will fall somewhere in the middle. I like how they’re switching things up a bit and are seemingly ready to release a new song or more. I’m not sure that would be enough to get me back at a live show. Tickets are so damn expensive and up until now I’ve seen that show twice already. Meaning the show hasn’t changed that much since I last saw them. If they make enough tweaks though, they could sway me.
We all know what shape Axl’s voice is in these days. If you buy a ticket or listen on YouTube you shouldn’t be surprised. I think he looks better than he sounds. So he’s got that going for him. I’ve kind of accepted that he’s never going to sound like 1993 Axl or 2006 Axl or more recently Axl/DC again, I think we all have. That’s all I’m saying.
#10 Re: Guns N' Roses » 2025 Tour Dates » 24 weeks ago
At this point I’m more interested in hearing SMKC perform seldom played GN’R songs than GNR, because Axl just ain’t cutting it.
Sure it’s better to hear him to sing in a lower key, but are we supposed to ignore that he’s completely out of time for most of the song…?
Time for them to stop touring and focus on the studio. Hopefully there’s still some magic left in the tank.
Are there other examples where he’s out of time or are we basing it off of 1 song they performed for the first time ever? I’m not saying he sounds great but I’m not ready to condemn him over being behind performing a song he’s never sung live before or possibly even rehearsed with the band.
