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#501 Re: Guns N' Roses » Will GNR release new music in 2021? » 284 weeks ago
Heard the radio ad for the Boston show today. All the classics. Can’t believe they actually used new songs for the promo in 2002. Legitimately can’t believe it.
#502 Re: Dust N' Bones & Cyborg Slunks » SMKC Album #4 » 284 weeks ago
Living the Dream was trash. Cheese on cheese on cheese. Almost like a parody of a rock band.
#503 Re: Guns N' Roses » Rearranged US dates announced » 284 weeks ago
Just got my pit tickets for Fenway. Shame on me.
#504 Re: The Garden » Covid 19 » 284 weeks ago
But when the pharmacies were handling the vaccinations thats what it was like...I was on a waiting list for over a month yet people could call and get in in a day if they were willing to diligently watch Facebook for openings
Kind of related but has there been any word from Canada about how they are going to handle Stanley Cup playoffs once the Canada division is finished?
#505 Re: The Sunset Strip » Rolling Stones - No Huge, Iconic albums?!? » 286 weeks ago
I see your point, James, in that none of the individual albums were transcendent, smash sensations that would propel them into the Zeitgeist.
I say this as a non-fan but it almost makes their success more impressive.
#506 Re: Guns N' Roses » Guns N' Roses & related STUDIO SESSIONS - a definitive collection (?) » 286 weeks ago
FlashFlood wrote:James wrote:The only one who is worse is Sly Stone but he had a legit reason.....he's insane.
He got too comfortable too young with his fortune.
The breakup of the old band clearly did a number on him....and like you pointed out, he didn't have the drive/work ethic to keep it going by himself.
It was too much pressure and the label made it so much worse.
I'd like to see the alternate universe where Slash has no desire to do Snakepit and all songs worked on by all parties stay "in house".
This doesn't solve all the problems though....
The big enchilada being the presence of Paul Huge in the mix. This would've had to be dealt with quickly or it creates another scenario where Slash bails.
It was a power play on Axl's part that blew up in his face. You don't bring in another guitarist without getting Slashs seal of approval. Period. I don't give a fuck who it is.
Either bring Gilby back...he's still in their orbit....or pick a neutral replacement.
It's still hard to believe one of the greatest bands in history was essentially destroyed over this.
Slash should've took Keith Richards advice...
YOU NEVER LEAVE!!
The moment he walked out, he had no leverage. The moment he released Snakepit, it was all over but the crying. He hung in for a bit but the line had been crossed.
I'm surprised Duff and Matt hung in as long as they did.
In 94-96, every member except Axl is working on music. Take advantage of this productivity instead of having a tantrum.
I guess in some sort of psychotic defense, they probably made more money letting it play out as it did. I mean, a 5 year tour in stadiums/arenas? Think they would still be doing that if they released Snakepit 1 as a gnr album and Slash never left? Not sure. Distance makes the heart grow fonder…and more nostalgic.
In that same timeframe.....
U2 released Pop
Metallica released Load
A slight misstep would not have been the end.
Regroup and get ready for the next album/tour in 99-00.....
GNR2k
You might even have Izzy back in the fold at that point.
Made more money letting it play out as it did?
They wasted 20 years.
Imagine the amount of potential albums and tours they missed out on 1995-2016.
Possible albums in...
1996
2000
2004
2008
2012
2016
Not counting any potential soundtrack contributions, documentaries, etc.
They could've also become the Gen X version of The Stones 15 years earlier.
The CD saga altered all of their careers.
People would have held Axl’s voice against them in the 90s…the shrieking was done. And if he’s doing it over Beggars and Hangers On, it was never gonna fly.
I kinda get the Metallica thing but they had a built in metal cult. U2 was different because they’ve always been alt and rode an alt wave.
#507 Re: Guns N' Roses » Guns N' Roses & related STUDIO SESSIONS - a definitive collection (?) » 286 weeks ago
slashsfro wrote:Sky Dog wrote:The whole thing is baffling...any normal thinking individual would take some of the Chinese leftovers and use them as his songs for a Gnr record. Then, take some of the crazy stuff and use that for a solo record. He could win on both fronts. He chooses to do neither.
He has the worst work ethic of any major superstar musician EVER.
The only one who is worse is Sly Stone but he had a legit reason.....he's insane.
He got too comfortable too young with his fortune.
The breakup of the old band clearly did a number on him....and like you pointed out, he didn't have the drive/work ethic to keep it going by himself.
It was too much pressure and the label made it so much worse.
it is one of the biggest colossal fuck ups, could a shoulda woulda twists of fate in music history
I'd like to see the alternate universe where Slash has no desire to do Snakepit and all songs worked on by all parties stay "in house".
This doesn't solve all the problems though....
The big enchilada being the presence of Paul Huge in the mix. This would've had to be dealt with quickly or it creates another scenario where Slash bails.
It was a power play on Axl's part that blew up in his face. You don't bring in another guitarist without getting Slashs seal of approval. Period. I don't give a fuck who it is.
Either bring Gilby back...he's still in their orbit....or pick a neutral replacement.
It's still hard to believe one of the greatest bands in history was essentially destroyed over this.
Slash should've took Keith Richards advice...
YOU NEVER LEAVE!!
The moment he walked out, he had no leverage. The moment he released Snakepit, it was all over but the crying. He hung in for a bit but the line had been crossed.
I'm surprised Duff and Matt hung in as long as they did.
In 94-96, every member except Axl is working on music. Take advantage of this productivity instead of having a tantrum.
I guess in some sort of psychotic defense, they probably made more money letting it play out as it did. I mean, a 5 year tour in stadiums/arenas? Think they would still be doing that if they released Snakepit 1 as a gnr album and Slash never left? Not sure. Distance makes the heart grow fonder…and more nostalgic.
#508 Re: Guns N' Roses » Guns N' Roses & related STUDIO SESSIONS - a definitive collection (?) » 287 weeks ago
zombux wrote:AndreCC wrote:There's the QSound and Rough Mixes
as I said above, there's much similar stuff like that. but there's no point of including such stuff. not even the "hardcorest" fans won't masturbate over 10 mixes of the very same take of the very same song, while each mix is like "here's 10% louder guitar", "in this one there's a bit more drums", etc. that's just laughable.
I disagree.
Bands like The Beatles, Stones, etc have been releasing sets filled with alternate takes and fans are buying it.
Will people sit around all day listening to take 5 of Get Back or It's Only Rock N Roll But I Like It with Keith's rough vocals too high in the mix? No....but they'll buy/stream it to hear it out of curiosity.
I don't understand why this works for every other band but GNR fans think it can't work for them.
At this point it has to be pure spite with the record company. I get that Axl is bitter about the Chinese saga and not getting the backing he wanted for it. But the reunion has come and gone, these guys are in their (or pushing I haven’t checked) their 60s. What’s the point? It’s never going to be 1991 again so get it out there, get streams, and sell your rights like most every other artist their age seems to be doing. There are millions to be made selling to Mercks group.
#509 Re: Guns N' Roses » Will GNR release new music in 2021? » 289 weeks ago
Monkey, you have always been a glass half full guy, which is better than negative Nancy like me. But, the issue isn’t whether or not there is killer stuff in the vault. The issue is nobody seems to want to release anything! Not the record company, not the band, not literally anybody. All good to play SCOM ad nauseoum. It is well beyond mind boggling that they can’t release one song in 13 years. Slash and Duff have literally added nothing other than trotting out the hits for the masses while putting more cash in Axl’s bank account. It’s actually not a joke anymore because people don’t care enough to make the joke....Bad Company 3.0
Love where you’re coming from but Bad Company isn’t doing US stadium/arena tours and headlining every major festival.
#510 Re: Guns N' Roses » Will GNR release new music in 2021? » 290 weeks ago
I think the main reason I keep coming here isn’t necessarily expecting any announcement from the band, it’s hoping something leaks. I think we’re all suckers for that excitement.
