SlashElvisTCB Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Anyone else find it funny that when Matt was asked about a GNR reunion he said a few months back "I plead the 5th" lol and now Axl will be on Jimmy Kimmel on January 5th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpax Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 https://m.soundcloud.com/altnationnet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 I'm in the camp who doesn't care who is in the band as long as Axl is on vocals. But it would be really weird if they added an ex-member of Velvet Revolver and played VR songs live. Axl wouldn't play his own new songs on the last tour - but would play VR songs on a GnR reunion tour? That would be pretty hard to believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downzy Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Please refrain from using abusive language and personal insults when posting at this forum. Warning points and suspensions will be issued for those unable or unwilling to follow the rules. Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stress Fracture Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Dave Kushner? Why, man? That makes no fucking sense. I have nothing against him at all, but seriously... why?A bald guitarist with a bald drummer would be the last thing I would like to see in a GUNS N' ROSES Reunion.Because you hate bald people, right?Nope. For me Guns N' Roses was all about Long Hair, I know its 2016 now and not the 80's. Matt has short hair now and it does suits on him, basically Frank and Dave won't fit the GNR image.One of the worst things about GNR's image in the 90s for me was Matt's poodle perm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchie87 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 I'm excited to see what Axl tells us on the Kimmel show! Hopefully, for everyone's sake it's at least the reunion is happening and the line-up of the band.I will admit that I started getting into GNR about 8-10 months ago. Yes you get pick on me "old timers"; seems like some like to pull rank here unfortunately. My 2 cents worth is I would like to have the original 5, and substitute Matt and Gilby if necessary. You think they would notify us if they are doing special original 5 shows/festivals vs. a touring band supporting Axl/Slash/Duff? Allowing us to make the decision which shows we prefer to see as some are suggesting. Also, I'm wondering where the 25 dates are going to be? Some are probably obvious, but I have not seen anyone really guessing the cities they will preform in. Hopefully, a few will be in the Southeast at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpax Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Dave Kushner? Why, man? That makes no fucking sense. I have nothing against him at all, but seriously... why?A bald guitarist with a bald drummer would be the last thing I would like to see in a GUNS N' ROSES Reunion.Because you hate bald people, right?Nope. For me Guns N' Roses was all about Long Hair, I know its 2016 now and not the 80's. Matt has short hair now and it does suits on him, basically Frank and Dave won't fit the GNR image.One of the worst things about GNR's image in the 90s for me was Matt's poodle perm. but he looks good now and he is the funniest gnr member IMO https://youtu.be/6PjMKLjh008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlashElvisTCB Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 If Musicians do one thing, its PERFORM. You don't lose it or get over the idea, sometimes you need a break but that music is always there with you. The reason Izzy only guested was because he didn't want to step on the toes of the then current GNR members. The reason he didn't join Velvet Revolver is because he wanted to sing and not deal with an ego driven singer and the others wanted a more versatile singer than Izzy. Izzy is totally down to tour and be apart of this. He said himself that he's gotten a bad rap for the touring thing and its not true, I posted that 24 year old video because that's when people started to say he doesn't like to tour at the same time he said he has no problem touring. Performing and touring are not the same thing.The stress, the pressure of TOURING can be pretty intimidating, specially if you're doing it with 4-5 other people... even more if you don't get along very well with them. Hanging out with the same guys, seeing their faces every day, coping with shit that you don't like or agree with...Who knows, maybe now that they're all sober and can arrange touring in a way that fits everyone (everyone gets their own room, they even might get their own bus if they want to, etc) the chances of getting fed up with it and fucking it all up are reduced to a minimum, but it is all speculation.It's funny how you talk about Izzy and why he did what he did and why he didn't do what he didn't do, and how he feels about things as if you knew him, or as if he had told you, or as if you could read his mind, when all you know is as much as anyone else here: a couple comments he said in 1992 and 2008. Tell me more about how many world tours you've been on? I know plenty of bands that tour all the time and love every show, it boils down to management not over booking & wearing the band out, in that case GNR better get a good manager or problems will arise.There will be no problem for anyone in any line up of GNR touring and yes I know every one in the bands history. I'll even bet that Axl won't be more than 10-15 minutes late on top of it as a side bet. Things are different now, its a new ballgame the circumstances surrounding why they are playing are different, it'll be close to 1986 all over again with the new found love everyone will have found for GNR, they are no longer a band with their back against the wall, they don't need to prove shit to nobody because we've all had almost 30 years for them to sink into our veins. As long as the band itself stays professional between eachother, they'll only gain respect and performances will be amazing as a result.Also the people saying Steven won't be reliable is pretty hilarious, Steve can be a fuck up and has been a fuck up, but he won't piss away his last chance now that its actually staring him in the face and he can and WILL be good enough to play in front of 80,000 people...that's coming from a guy who thinks that Matt should get the call to drum overall. My confidence in Steven to play even 50 dates is 100%, hell I'd have him drum for my band with not a single worry, he'd probably be more prompt than us.If Steven doesn't get to play its for personal reasons, it won't have a single thing to do with his drumming skills.Why should I talk about my life experiences? We're not talking about me here, we're talking about Izzy, and while we're all just guessing if he will be in the band and how things will go through, you talk for him, as if you were his best buddy, or as if you knew the reasons for him to do or not to do things.Sorry, you're so full of shit and so full of yourself it's hillarious.One can only wish, and no matter how badly you wish for things to be and go the way you want, that doesn't turn your wishes and guesses into facts.XoxoYou're the one who seems to know all about touring my good sir. Why so harsh on me all of a sudden? you mad bro? We have until Tuesday night, Why don't we wager on my opinions we'll do a friendly paypal bet if you feel so inclined to say I'm full of shit, lets put money where the mouth/keyboard is. One thing is for sure not a God Damn one of us knows whats going on and I admit that, I'm not an insider just a person who is privy to music and being a performer myself, I'm taking those experiences and relating them to my favorite band...its worked well for me thus far. And what we're all here to do is talk & speculate on reasons why we think a certain way, that is the purpose of this forum. I've been a fan of these guys since 91, they were the soundtrack to my life so I probably do know them a little better than some people, most of my predictions about their behavior through the years have come true so with my current opinion I feel I'm riding high on what to expect from them. PS: If any of you guitar players need an expert on Slash's guitar tone through the years I'm your guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TupacShakur Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Slash is the Gn'r sound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Guns N’ Roses Reunion Rumored To Feature 8 Membershttp://www.alternativenation.net/guns-n-roses-reunion-rumored-to-feature-8-members/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gackt Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Don't know if it's been posted here yet, but the two most recent people Kimmel followed on twitter are Axl and SlashHopefully a sign that the two will come out together on stage (no, not that kind of come out) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Drama Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Don't know if it's been posted here yet, but the two most recent people Kimmel followed on twitter are Axl and SlashHopefully a sign that the two will come out together on stage (no, not that kind of come out)Yes, it's been posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom-Ass Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Guns N’ Roses Reunion Rumored To Feature 8 Membershttp://www.alternativenation.net/guns-n-roses-reunion-rumored-to-feature-8-members/God that is a ridiculous looking line-up...... Not in a good way.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asia Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 On the other hand... if the third guitar player is needed to play CD songs, fine, let him be there. I'd love to hear how Slash makes those songs his own and finally gives them life and soul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOS--LOA Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) Guns N Roses Reunion Rumored To Feature 8 Membershttp://www.alternativenation.net/guns-n-roses-reunion-rumored-to-feature-8-members/God that is a ridiculous looking line-up...... Not in a good way....1992 UYI touring lineup had 11 members. So 8 people would actually be less bloated. Puts me in a good mood just thinking about it! Edited January 3, 2016 by TOS--LOA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSoftie Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Guns N Roses Reunion Rumored To Feature 8 Membershttp://www.alternativenation.net/guns-n-roses-reunion-rumored-to-feature-8-members/God that is a ridiculous looking line-up...... Not in a good way....1992 UYI touring lineup had 11 members. So 8 people would actually be less bloated. Puts me in a good mood just thinking about it!Axl, Slash, Duff, Fortus, Frank, Dizzy, Tracy, and Roberta. It all makes sense now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changes Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Guns N Roses Reunion Rumored To Feature 8 Membershttp://www.alternativenation.net/guns-n-roses-reunion-rumored-to-feature-8-members/Ugh, so basically a NuGN'R-VR-merge. None of those bands are stadium acts. If I would try and persuade my friends who are interested in music and respect and like old GNR and tell them "well it's going to be eight people and three of them were in the original band" I bet most of them will lose a lot of interest. I think diehards are more obsessed with the Axl/Slash combo than casual fans, they just want to know that they'll get the real deal, like it was in the old days. Considering the extensive touring under the GNR name in the last decade and the fact that slash has been everywhere, that weird lineup is not going to cut it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixes Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 #TRAINWRECK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 I don't get Dave being involved, but whatever. I still maintain that all the general public is going to care about is that Axl & Slash are there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNRfan2008 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Guns N Roses Reunion Rumored To Feature 8 Membershttp://www.alternativenation.net/guns-n-roses-reunion-rumored-to-feature-8-members/Ugh, so basically a NuGN'R-VR-merge. None of those bands are stadium acts. If I would try and persuade my friends who are interested in music and respect and like old GNR and tell them "well it's going to be eight people and three of them were in the original band" I bet most of them will lose a lot of interest. I think diehards are more obsessed with the Axl/Slash combo than casual fans, they just want to know that they'll get the real deal, like it was in the old days. Considering the extensive touring under the GNR name in the last decade and the fact that slash has been everywhere, that weird lineup is not going to cut it.Most casual fans never saw the original lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManetsBR Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Exactly. It wouldn't hurt sales at all. But seriously, this VR-CD merge thing is fucking awesome. If they do that... holy fuck, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bro-mero Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 I would love to see Tracy and Roberta make a comeback...for one show 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mishan Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Most casual fans never saw the original lineupI'd think that most casual fans were people who were around when the band was in its heyday, not people who discovered the band through Chi Dem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) I don't get Dave being involved, but whatever. I still maintain that all the general public is going to care about is that Axl & Slash are there.I just think that Mitch Lafon is going from Dave's tweet. what mean nothing he was just a fan of the band back in the day by the looks Edited January 3, 2016 by Gibbo 27 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlashElvisTCB Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) That's ridiculous... We're both just speculating, guessing, hoping, wishing. We don't know anything regarding this reunion for a FACT.I don't understand why you're trying so hard to pretend you know Izzy's (and now Steven's) reasons... when all you're doing is speculating.I could say it will rain in exactly 3 months from today, and it might happen or not, and even if it does, it doesn't mean I knew it for certain or as a fact all along, I just took a guess and bingo!Ok, so we agree that neither of us knows what exactly will happen. Good we agree on that front, what is the problem?.I'm not trying to get into Steven or Izzys mind, I'm trying to give a different point of view that hasn't been stated as for why they MIGHT do it and MIGHT be included. All the reasons everyone is stating for why they won't be included or around for the reunion is a bunch of bullshit I believe, nobody thought Axl & Slash would even talk to each other again so with that said throw out every pre-conceived notion you've had about these guys because THE GAME has CHANGED. I personally believe Steven & Izzy are more than capable of doing the shows and more than willing to do them and to calm your tits down a notch I'm a guy who doesn't really care if Steven or Izzy plays AT ALL in the reunion, preferred but not a deal breaker. Its like when I go for a chocolate malt, I'm drinking the fucking thing regardless of weather or not it has whipped cream and a cherry on top, if it comes with that fine that's awesome & preferred, if not the malt will still be awesome.I do at least think Matt should be there.PS: If I'm remotely right I hope you'll be a gentleman and suck my rig...just kidding Cheers mate, lets cool our jets. Edited January 3, 2016 by SlashElvisTCB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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