sonofnazareth Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I wonder if Slash and Duff will hop on to the 'this year is a big year for GNR' or 'soon is the word' bandwagon in interviews over the next decade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 No new material. It'd be utterly boring if Axl is still the shit performer he has been these last 5 years. I - at least - hope he's getting in shape for this reunion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carne_asaDA Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 It will be boring after the first few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkLotus1111 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I wonder if Slash and Duff will hop on to the 'this year is a big year for GNR' or 'soon is the word' bandwagon in interviews over the next decade. TB will teach them the ways. I bet they are having a meeting with a PowerPoint about what not to say and how to say it with less words. Haha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 We should consider the fact that a 'tour' has not been confirmed yet. Maybe they will play a few shows here and there and then disappear. Then, it wouldn't be boring at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towelie Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Just out of curiosity,what is the definition of new music?What if they pull a VH and out out Bring it on home, just redone. Does that count?From what Towlie was saying earlier, yeah I think a situation like A Different Kind Of Truth would count.I think that'd be cool, and yes, of course it would count. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maynard Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 There were rumours of them playing AFD in its entirety. That would suck. I don't expect any deep cuts being played either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfierose Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I think we have better chances of getting new music with this lineup but one thing's for sure : Slash won't stick around indefinitely if new music isn't getting done and GnR won't survive a second departure from either Slash or Duff.I know this sounds a bit crazy but I actually think it would (after a fashion).I absolutely could see Axl replacing Slash and/or Duff if he wanted to after whatever contractual tour agreements were done and they returned to their solo stuff. Of course after all the money made from this reunion he may intend never to tour again but I don't honestly think he is beyond continuing with another further line up. The likelihood that Fortus, Ferrer and Pitman have been retained makes this more likely. Not saying he will but I think he would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlashElvisTCB Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) at what point does it become disingenuous for Axl to call himself an "artist" when he's released 14 tracks in the last 23 years??How many paintings has Leonardo De Vinci put out lately? How about Picasso? Last I checked they're still artists! When threads like these pop up you know its a slow day at the forum.And to put your fears at ease, they're recording new music. Money in the bank bro. Edited January 21, 2016 by SlashElvisTCB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ak1nney Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I think we have better chances of getting new music with this lineup but one thing's for sure : Slash won't stick around indefinitely if new music isn't getting done and GnR won't survive a second departure from either Slash or Duff.I know this sounds a bit crazy but I actually think it would (after a fashion).I absolutely could see Axl replacing Slash and/or Duff if he wanted to after whatever contractual tour agreements were done and they returned to their solo stuff. Of course after all the money made from this reunion he may intend never to tour again but I don't honestly think he is beyond continuing with another further line up. The likelihood that Fortus, Ferrer and Pitman have been retained makes this more likely. Not saying he will but I think he would.I think this is the last effort for Axl. He will tour with the old guys and either work on new music if they all actually become decent friends and want to, or he will ride this train for 2-3 years then hang it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom-Ass Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I don't find it boring at all.. It is the first f'n tour.. Axl may have been playing these songs but he wasn't playing them with Slash. I haven't seen them play together since 93.. I could care less was NuGnR was playing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNRfan2008 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I don't find it boring at all.. It is the first f'n tour.. Axl may have been playing these songs but he wasn't playing them with Slash. I haven't seen them play together since 93.. I could care less was NuGnR was playing.Axl is a shell of what he was in 1993. With that in mind, I think he can still do some good things in a studio environment where he can do different vocal takes and use computer technology to help as well. I am very glad they aren't at war with each other, but I don't think they are worth paying a ton of money to see in a live environment at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavgnr Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Im having a hard time believing that the record company won't be gunning for a release to accompany a tour. Question is, what will it include...GH part 2 plus maybe 2-3 new tunes or CD2 with Slash and Duff's additions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl owns dexter Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Im having a hard time believing that the record company won't be gunning for a release to accompany a tour. Question is, what will it include...GH part 2 plus maybe 2-3 new tunes or CD2 with Slash and Duff's additions?Big point. I'm sure the record company threw pressure at Axl to get Slash back and put up some roadblocks for the NuGnR to get material out (although maybe not substantial ones). Now that he's back, they'll be doing everything in their power to get something out and will be more supportive than ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheapJon Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 We know for certain we're not getting new material?Wanna bet?Sure. Why not? Please note that I have absolutely no reason to believe we are getting new material, but I'm also not ready to just say the sky is falling because nothing has been announced yet.Instead. Start a "MyGNR kickstarter" or something like it. Let the project be to inspire the guys to release something. If they do we all donate to charity. Everybody wins!Ahh, fuggetaboutit, I'm stoned and tired, goodnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaxTeller Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Really good post Towelie.This is my point of view:I'm 19, I have never seen GNR play.I would feel blessed if I could see NuGNR in 2012 where I had the chance but -fuck you economical crisis.That's all i could get,Axl and a bunch of hired hands but I would still be thrilled to see Axl. Now, I've been saving money from the day Slash told that he and Axl are friends again.May a dream come true.With all the "cancer" and "not in this lifetime" statements from Axl I totally gave up my hopes to see my idols on stage live.You may have experienced the old line up back in the day, but I haven't-and believe me there are lots of people like me.So if a Big 3 reunion is what I can get-without new music-, I'm totally IN. I would love to listen to new material and I really believe there will be..Slash and Duff know Axl better than anyone as in musical terms and they are both inspiring him.So,fingers crossed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericy210 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 If that's what the tour was, I'm pretty sure nobody is forcing me to pay and go.I will pay and go, and I will listen to Bowie too, and I will be happy.If you are bored, buy a goldfish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 We know for certain we're not getting new material? Wanna bet? Sure. Why not? Please note that I have absolutely no reason to believe we are getting new material, but I'm also not ready to just say the sky is falling because nothing has been announced yet. So you would wager actual money on us getting new GNR songs in 2016?That's a hell of a risky bet there, Russ. Yeah yeah, I know. I'm not even being overly confident or anything, I'm just being optimistic is all.I'd do an actual money bet, but something low like under $50 just for the hell of it. So basically, if we don't get at least 1 new studio cut from GN'R by December 31, 2016, I'd PayPal you the money and vice versa. I'll take that action, all day long, in fact make it 300 quid, go on, i bet you we get 0 new music out of GnR, we on? Thats new music out of this reunioned GnR, 300.300 is 1 nosebleed seat to see the regrouping of GNR. Nobody is going to take that action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Im having a hard time believing that the record company won't be gunning for a release to accompany a tour. Question is, what will it include...GH part 2 plus maybe 2-3 new tunes or CD2 with Slash and Duff's additions?The other option is brand new material. That's why the line up is so interesting. If the AFD line up show up maybe Izzy is back and writing with Duff and Slash. They are using the original logo. That could be the cover of a self titled record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towelie Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 at what point does it become disingenuous for Axl to call himself an "artist" when he's released 14 tracks in the last 23 years??How many paintings has Leonardo De Vinci put out lately? How about Picasso? Last I checked they're still artists! When threads like these pop up you know its a slow day at the forum.And to put your fears at ease, they're recording new music. Money in the bank bro.That's a ridiculous point.They are both dead for starters. I mean, I know Axl may as well be, as he certainly is creatively, but still. So if I wrote a few songs 14 years ago, would I be able to call myself an artist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teroz Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 No. Not at all, I would tolerate a 2-3 tour without new material without hesitation. But longer than that, new material is needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrayWyatt Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Some folk are never happy, for years they have waited for slash and axl to reunite. Now they complain that there is no izzy or new songs. Unbelievable, i just cannot wait to see gnr in europe again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMonster Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 at what point does it become disingenuous for Axl to call himself an "artist" when he's released 14 tracks in the last 23 years??How many paintings has Leonardo De Vinci put out lately? How about Picasso? Last I checked they're still artists! When threads like these pop up you know its a slow day at the forum.And to put your fears at ease, they're recording new music. Money in the bank bro.That's a ridiculous point.They are both dead for starters. I mean, I know Axl may as well be, as he certainly is creatively, but still. So if I wrote a few songs 14 years ago, would I be able to call myself an artist?If you still lived off the money you earned from that and had no other income/job, then yes. Maybe not an active artist in the sense that you still create and publish art (although I think most artists never stop creating art at some level) perhaps rather a retired publishing artist, but yeah, that is the profession I think it would be right to assign you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
life_247 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I think to start with even if they've got new material in the pipeline play the AFD,Lies,UYI stuff and maybe rework a CD song or 2 for kicks (maybe do slither as well to balance it out). The once all the festivals and the bigger one off shows are over put out new music the back end of 2016/start of 2017 prior to a traditional world tour. The crowds at the huge outdoor summer shows are going to be there for the hits, there will be a lot more casuals and people tagging alongI'd rather they got like 30 songs worked on them a bit rather than rushing to get a reunion single or album done because it makes "commercial" sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofnazareth Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) GNR's best songwriters were/are Izzy, Axl, Gilby and Duff. Will they bring back Izzy? maybe..Gilby? probably not, which is a shame. Slash brings the riffs, but we don't need riffs in search of songs (solo work). Slash cannot be demanding like he was in 95' and instruct the others to play his songs the way he wants them to be played. He needs to be patient and allow the tunesmiths to work on the material and get it up to peak GNR level. The problem is time and Axl. He needs to go back to 1986 and start writing lyrics like nightrain or out ta get me rapidly. He needs to find that fire asap..I don't know how he's going to do it, but I hope he does. Edited January 22, 2016 by sonofnazareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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