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#281 Re: Guns N' Roses » This New Paradigm - so many questions.. » 502 weeks ago
I think the notion that no one is the crowd cares about the Chinese Democracy songs is flat out wrong. No, its not AFD or the Illusions, but many people do like at least some of the songs and I think a lot of fans are excited at the possibility of hearing a few of those songs played by Slash. Duff's already played on several of them. No, they don't need to re-record the album either.. it was released 8 years ago. They could however, re-record or add parts to songs that are yet to be released and may have been around for a while (CDII songs).
The drama behind it all, I can't say I care all that much. Some of it will probably remain private anyway. I would suspect its a lot more of a business deal than anything, for the money that is being put up. If Axl can keep himself if good shape, they could potentially do this for a long time.
#282 Re: Guns N' Roses » RICHARD FORTUS And DIZZY REED Exit THE DEAD DAISIES » 503 weeks ago
Strange that Slash was at the rehearsal space a couple weeks ago and then these guys are just now heading that way??
I have to admit, pretty excited to see a Slash/Fortus combo.
#283 Re: Guns N' Roses » DAVE MUSTAINE: 'It Would Be Terrific' If STEVEN ADLER And IZZY STRADLI » 503 weeks ago
It's not bad. Better than much of vintage Metallica actually, so that's a start. Not really my genre though.
Off his first release "Killing is My Business", there is actually a Metallica song from Kill Em' All on it that with different lyrics. Don't remember which song or the name but its very obvious when you hear it.
The most radio friendly release was Countdown.. surely you've heard Symphony of Destruction. 
#284 Re: Guns N' Roses » Big Surprise - We're almost all on the same side! » 503 weeks ago
Yeah the fan "war" was really bad. Not just Axl vs Slash either. So many different factions and people being in various factions. Very unhealthy for the fan base.
Its like you HAD to take a position. Its all very strange when you look back on it. Like....I love both Axl and Slash but when pushed into a corner to take a stand.....I'm in the Axl camp. Not a huge Finck fan but really like some of his work so I gotta defend him on that front from his haters.....and of course Bucket who had a hardcore base that had to club Ron fans as if they were baby seals. Tommy had a niche group as well which I would be in off and on.....then the Fortus nuts.....list goes on and on.
Now we get to hold hands and maybe get what both sides always wanted....a reunion AND new music.
This is so true.
My case is pretty similar. Was interested in the band as it continued with new guys. Not to say I didn't care about the old members, but it got very old being reminded of them in every topic that it soured people to things and it became so divisive and nasty.
Life moved on for me and I kinda lost interest ultimately. But looking back it all seems so silly.
#285 Re: Guns N' Roses » Big Surprise - We're almost all on the same side! » 503 weeks ago
Cramer wrote:tejastech08 wrote:And what's the Adler or Bust club? 0.1%?
The ultimate in exclusivity!
They are a loud bunch though. Go to any reunion article and it seems the Adler or Bust crowd is all over it. Hell, Izzy doesn't even get as much push as he should. Maybe it's because he stays completely out of the spotlight while Adler is always running his mouth, so I guess that is why he gets that support.
Izzy doesn't get much push because he is notoriously unpredictable and his fans know he might not want to be involved depending on when it is and whats happening.
Izzy knows he can come along if he wants, he's been doing it since 2006 - on his terms.
#286 Re: Guns N' Roses » DAVE MUSTAINE: 'It Would Be Terrific' If STEVEN ADLER And IZZY STRADLI » 503 weeks ago
As a person who have never heard a Megadeth album, I will always remember Dave Mustaine as the guy who broke down in tears on a Metallica documentary, because he was kicked out of the band 25 years ago.
Peace Sells, Rust In Peace, Countdown To Extinction.. all classic Thrash Metal albums. Do yourself a favor and give those albums a listen.
#287 Re: Guns N' Roses » Watching Welcome to the Videos » 503 weeks ago
I think I have that on DVD somewhere but with Amazon, Apple TV, Netflix, Youtube, I watch everything digital now.
Didn't they leave YCBM off that release? Was a shame because it was a cool video.
last week I watched the Making Fucking Videos trilogy. Such a crazy blast from the past. They are on youtube. You could tell Slash wanted almost no part of being involved in the documentary process during the first two.
#288 Re: Guns N' Roses » Nightrain Official Site » 503 weeks ago
Axl & Duff did SEVERAL shows in 2014 with DJ, Ron, Richard, Frank, Dizzy & Chris.
It was publicly talked about. News articles in Rolling Stone & Billboard. "DUFF MCKAGAN RETURNS TO GUNS N' ROSES"
Not one fucking ticket went up in price
The tour DID NOT SELL MORE than the previous tours
It was New GN'R business as usual, the only fucking difference was they played "Raw Power" & "Attitude" from Spaghetti
GN'R was NOT a more valued brand, because Duff McKagan was there. Nobody cared, outside of diehards.
But Slash comes back... and all of the sudden, it's $300 tickets, $1,000 scalping, and $2500 for some fucking snails & crackers served by Del goddamn James
Which leads me back AGAIN... why Duff and not Dizzy Reed
These days, Slash has more star power than Axl.
So combine Axl and Slash and Duff, and you have as many original members in the band that toured during the illusions.
As for Dizzy, he is underrated or even disliked by a lot of folks who never cared for the keyboards and just wanted GnR to remain a 5 piece. While I definitely prefer guitar to keyboards, I appreciate is contributions to a lot of GnR classics like Breakdown, Estranged, The Blues, Civil War, etc.
#289 Re: Guns N' Roses » DAVE MUSTAINE: 'It Would Be Terrific' If STEVEN ADLER And IZZY STRADLI » 503 weeks ago
Credit where its due, Megadeth releases new music like clockwork every couple years. Some of it is pretty good too.
But I'll take Axl over Mustaine any day, regardless of who is playing behind them.
#290 Re: Guns N' Roses » Just say no to corporate cash grabs » 503 weeks ago
It will really come down to how well Axl can sing.
Can he return to some semblance of what he did in 2006? Sounded amazing.
I've seen some pretty sad clips from 2012-2014.
If fans pay $250+ for tickets and he comes out sounding shitty a la that bridge street show, its going to look like a joke to the media and public.
I've been a huge Axl supporter, always will be. That's why I hope he is working with a vocal coach and working out to get in the best shape of his life.
I will be there regardless.
