I don't think it's more complicated than them not wanting to make a fuzz when the reunion got started, but as they've settled in they feel more confident to make demands. In the beginning Axl would have been fearful of relinquishing too much control in the band but is probably more comfortable now.

Yeah I don't get why people are disappointed with Trump if they voted for him. Would you prefer Kamala?

Nothing's perfect but he's had many presidential moments that I have not seen for a long time. Strong and decisive, spitting truth when necessary.

Axl still has a low register true, but he can also scream. That is why Nightrain and Outta Get Me tend to sound pretty good. His worst performers are the delicate ones like SCOM and November Rain, but he could do those in a lower register.

Without being any kind of vocal expert I think this has to do with "stiff" vocal chords. It works when you put a lot of power into it like a scream, but mid and low level rasp like on You're Crazy is just not doable anymore. In truth he has been struggling in that area all the way back to the late 80s.

Kanye West just told Axl Rose to hold his beer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pRiMzKQpxE