Idle thought: why don't they ever play Don't Cry with the alternate lyrics live? It's not as if they haven't done it before:

And it's basically a free "new" deep cut since the band can literally play the exact same tune.

Dani_1455 wrote:

Shacklermyrye wrote:

When did they go on sale? I cant see. They still have time to sell a lot i guess but if they don't surely they have to think about downsizing venues in US, or release something

I think even they drop an album tomorrow (impossible) will not save this situation, they are paying the lack of promotion and new things, totally deserved at this point

There is ONE thing they can do with the time remaining and it would work:

Go in the studio with Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders (who are opening a lot of shows) and cut some really inspired cover song as a duet and rush it to rock radio and streaming services. No fucking around. Pick something that fits her voice and Axl’s, cut it quick, and get it out.

Possible choices: “Love Hurts” by Nazareth, “Chain of Fools” by Aretha Franklin, “Why Don’t We Do It on The Road” by The Beatles (give Slash space to add a kickass solo), or for a new “Knockin’ …” vibe do “People Get Ready” by Curtis Mayfield (think of the Jeff Beck/Rod Stewart version). They could probably reinvent a Fleetwood Mac song together as well.

Add something with instant name recognition and novelty value to the repertoire. Do it nightly on the tour.

Boom — GnR is newsworthy again.