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#481 Re: Guns N' Roses » 12/07/2012 - Bhartiya City, Bangalore, India » 700 weeks ago
I can honestly say I haven't listened to one clip of GNR's version of The Seeker. A new live cover simply holds zero interest for me.
If it was a studio recording of it I would listen, or a live version of a new song, but other than that I really don't care.
#482 Re: Dust N' Bones & Cyborg Slunks » Slash Mention on Howard Stern » 700 weeks ago
There seems to be a bit of that lately from the Slash camp.
Although to be fair I know the guy has talked about Guns etc over and over and over again in the past. He has done more than his fair share of talking on it compared to the Axl camp. Though part of that probably results from the fact Axl has hardly done any interviews except for a few wand polishing exercises from Del and Trunk etc.
But, just as Axl can't get the Slash monkey off his back, Slah will also be inextricably linked forever to GNR and interviewers will always be wanting to ask him questions about it at the expense of his current work. Those original guys and their roller coaster ride will always hold a fascination for reporters and fans, that will probably never be satisfied no matter how many interviews they do and how much they try and forge a new career and direction.
Yeah it was a good gesture for him to call back and admit a mistake and apologise.
#483 Re: The Sunset Strip » What Is The Saddest Song Ever Written? (RS Article) » 700 weeks ago
I always thought Simon and Garfunkel's Sound of Silence is pretty sad.
The Gary Jules version of Mad World is quite emotive too.
#484 Re: Guns N' Roses » Hindustan Times Interview With Axl Rose » 700 weeks ago
Haha that's gold Russ.
#485 Re: Guns N' Roses » Hindustan Times Interview With Axl Rose » 700 weeks ago
It’s been four years since your last release, Chinese Democracy. Are you working on something new now? When can fans expect your next release?
Yes, in the future! Ha!GN’R has been in business for almost three decades. Like many other bands, it has also seen many line-up changes.
Haha nice answer, deflect the question buy mentioning how long GN'R had been in business and that they have had many lineup changes, even though it has nothing to do with the question.
How challenging is it for a band to stay united despite such creative differences?
In order to simply survive, make a living and to be able to tour and do shows like these, creative differences aren’t the only differences that are challenges. I don’t feel most of the differences or challenges with Appetite’s (GN’R’s debut album Appetite For Destruction, 1987) or other lineups had anything to do with musical differences or GN’R’s music. In my opinion, our issues had to do with control, public perception or misperception and who’s in the lineup’s music, and not the particular style, sound or genre.
Interesting he went back to the AFD lineup in his answer to this question. I thought the questions was asking about writing with he current lineup. He's obviously still pissy about the public perception of Slash and him and how things went down etc. Change the record dude, we get it!! That one has long been played to death, get the fuck over it.
I'm guessing he also thought Slash was trying to take control of the band. He's pissy about that too, well shit didn't he ultimately do exactly the same thing that he implies Slash was trying to do. Hell he even effectively recommends it in his answer to the next quetion:
I’d say we all learn the hard way, whether we want to or not, that you have to protect yourself individually in business and then you can work at being as fair and democratic as possible. But without having your house in order first, you won’t have the tools or foundation to make things work between each other when the going gets tough.
I'm guessing he is still working on the "fair and democractic" part of his advice. 
#486 Guns N' Roses » Hindustan Times Interview With Axl Rose » 700 weeks ago
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Saw this posted on MSL's board:
Back in 1987, the hard rock band Guns N’ Roses rose to fame with the release of their first album, Appetite For Destruction. Following which, songs like Sweet child o’ mine, November rain and Paradise city from their repertoire comprising all of six albums, attained cult status. In the 25 years since they’ve been in business, the band’s success story has also been punctuated with frequent line-up changes and long intervals of no releases.
Ahead of the Guns N’ Roses Mumbai concert this Sunday as part of their debut tour of India, the band’s iconic frontman Axl Roses talks about life, music and more.
Your concert is going to fulfil the dreams of many diehard Guns N’ Roses fans. What took you so long to get here?
I’ve always wanted to play in India. We’ve tried to make it happen, but for whatever reasons, it just wasn’t working out. We’re all very excited and looking forward to performing for everyone.
It’s been four years since your last release, Chinese Democracy. Are you working on something new now? When can fans expect your next release?
Yes, in the future! Ha!GN’R has been in business for almost three decades. Like many other bands, it has also seen many line-up changes.
How challenging is it for a band to stay united despite such creative differences?
In order to simply survive, make a living and to be able to tour and do shows like these, creative differences aren’t the only differences that are challenges. I don’t feel most of the differences or challenges with Appetite’s (GN’R’s debut album Appetite For Destruction, 1987) or other lineups had anything to do with musical differences or GN’R’s music. In my opinion, our issues had to do with control, public perception or misperception and who’s in the lineup’s music, and not the particular style, sound or genre.
Any advice to upcoming bands on how to stay a cohesive unit?
I’d say we all learn the hard way, whether we want to or not, that you have to protect yourself individually in business and then you can work at being as fair and democratic as possible. But without having your house in order first, you won’t have the tools or foundation to make things work between each other when the going gets tough.
Since this is going to be your debut concert here, what are you looking forward to the most?
Giving a successful show, having the fans feel good about the concert and their time there and... I love Indian food!
Any cultural experiences you’d like to indulge in while you are here?
I’m sure the rest of the guys and crew will visit some places. If I’m lucky, I’ll be able to. Mostly, I’ll focus on the shows, but if I have time, I’m excited to explore India.
Are there any Indian artistes you follow or would like to collaborate with in the future?
It’s something I want to explore. Yesterdays Band vocalist Axl Rose is the only remaining member from the original line-up that comprised Slash (lead guitarist), Izzy Stradlin, (rhythm guitar), Duff McKagan (bass) and Steven Adler (drums). This 1986 line-up was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame this year. While the other members reunited and even jammed at the event, Axl chose not to attend it.
In their 25-year-old career, the band has released six albums, the most recent being Chinese Democracy, in 2008.
#487 Re: Guns N' Roses » Total Guitar Interview with Ron, DJ & Richard » 701 weeks ago
I wonder if them posting that on their facebook affects sales of Total Guitar magazine? Obviously we don't need to go and buy it now.
I know some magazines are happy sometimes for things like that to be posted while others aren't.
#488 Guns N' Roses » Axl Rose on India » 701 weeks ago
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Axl Rose, the lead vocalist of Guns n' Roses, who are all set to perform in Delhi on December 12, talks about what's in store for their fans in India.
On performing in India
I've always wanted to play in India. We've tried to make that happen but for whatever reasons it just didn't work out. We're all looking forward to coming there and performing for everyone." When asked if he plans to travel to places apart from the cities he's performing in, he replies, "That would be great! I'm sure the rest of the guys and crew will visit some other places. If I'm lucky I'll be able to. Mostly I focus on the shows but if I have time I'm excited to explore India."
On Indian spirituality
I'm interested in having a personal, first- hand understanding of spirituality and religion as well as politics and government in India," he says. We pointed out that his Wikipedia page says that he had a keen interest in past life regression. Seeing as India is regarded as a spiritual haven by many, was that something he was keen to explore? "I'm not sure that what I personally believe or not is really out there publicly," he replied. "Lots of people say and twist things and have done so over the years for their own purposes based on gossip, hearsay, unsubstantiated media nonsense and even outright lies, especially when money may be involved and/or if they're trying to make problems for others. I do like to explore and consider lots of different concepts, ideologies, belief systems, religions etc, and have an understanding of what others feel, think or believe, but in my opinion, ultimately what one "believes" is their own business."
India as a music destination
It does seem like bands or the touring/concert industry is really trying to make an effort to include India in their tours, more so now than in the past which I think is a good thing," he says about the recent trend, adding that he would be open to collaborations while he's in town. "With regard to collaborations with Indian artistes, I think there's always the possibility of collaborations anywhere with nearly anyone."
#489 Re: Guns N' Roses » GN'R Filming: How is it financed? » 701 weeks ago
Mate you may not like talking about this stuff but from what I can tell quite a few people here do including myself.
Would I prefer to be talking about new music - yes. But sadly I can't see that happening anytime soon. So either I stop logging in here until that happens or I find other shit to talk about.
I get that you don't care about this shit, but why come in and post saying people who are talking about it are being silly and how you don't care about it. When I see topics on here I don't care about I usually just ignore them. I don't log in to a NHL or Super Bowl thread just so i can tell all those people they are wasting their time talkin about it because I don't care about NHL and Amerian football and anything they say won't change the outcomes of the games etc.
#490 Re: Guns N' Roses » GN'R Filming: How is it financed? » 701 weeks ago
Hang on a minute, he wrote some videos for the 09 tour which wasn't approved but they paid him 70k to start the job? Either you did or didn't commission the job.
That's exactly what I thought.
DCK the whole thread was deleted. The first quote was what the original poster wrote, the second quote was from Beta. Sorry for the confusion.
