Estranged. One of the greatest musical accomplishments known to man or beast.

If he could pull the Chinese Democracy line up together it could be great.
Axl (not that is all his fault)and his supporters, seem to have misjudged completely the affection people have of a band, and the members of a band, that made the music that they heard and loved  - and the importance of that affection of a fanbase plays a bands success. I'm talking CD era here as well.

The continuing revolving door leaves a sterile base to keep working from.

I really believe a Chinese Democracy world tour, in the vein of the 06 tour,  would have been a success if they just did what any other band would have done in that position.

People try and claim the artistic integrity means more, but those are just empty buzz words. If that was the case the music would have been released under a pseudonym and let it speak for itself.

I think there is something wrong with Axl that means there are long periods where he really is not 100% at all, and cannot walk outside his door and be the Axl Rose that is expected and demanded by others, and this is the reason for all the delays.

I thought he butchered the madagascar solo and the 06/7 live version was the weakest of all the performances over the years. Its like the song had the soul ripped right out of it.

Awful.

I dont get this lack of support claim, when you have the talent, the instruments, the studios and the budget - go to work!!