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Post by IRS on Apr 26, 2016 13:18:32 GMT -5
Well, it's already been 8 years since CD, soooo... I do believe that the reunion helps the chances - especially with Slash showing that he's willing to play CD material, and being rumored to have laid down some tracks on Atlas Shrugged already. There have been some grumblings by MSL about a new Greatest Hits album being released later this year, with Atlas as a bonus track. Yeah I remember the controversy with the first GH. I did buy it though ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Christ, what an awful Greatest Hits album. Yet, I still play it semi-frequently... mainly for SFTD. The idea that they would leave Nightrain off any GN'R-related GH album makes me want to punt a baby. Guess that's what happens when you leave things up to record executives.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2016 14:27:45 GMT -5
Yeah I remember the controversy with the first GH. I did buy it though ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Christ, what an awful Greatest Hits album. Yet, I still play it semi-frequently... mainly for SFTD. The idea that they would leave Nightrain off any GN'R-related GH album makes me want to punt a baby. Guess that's what happens when you leave things up to record executives. Mr. Brownstone got the shaft too. ing travesty. Well now they'll have a chance to get it right.
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Post by IRS on Apr 26, 2016 22:47:02 GMT -5
FYI, for all those hoping for an Adler appearance at some point, he was supposed to play at the Troubadour show - before throwing his back out on the second day of rehearsals and needing to get surgery.
Also worth noting Slash posted a video of him on Instagram today.
Not saying people should get their hopes up, but it does look pretty good. Then again, he does have a unique way of screwing these things up... frequently.
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Post by IRS on May 5, 2016 16:40:29 GMT -5
Only two more days until AXL/DC kicks off their first show on the tour. Those rehearsal videos sounding pretty damn amazing - especially Thunderstruck and Back in Black.
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Post by ¡Twist Of Lime Green Jello! on May 7, 2016 21:07:27 GMT -5
I've just finished watching the first AC/DC concert with Axl and I must say, I'm very impressed by what I saw. With Brian Johnson being my favourite lead singer, I was on the side that no one can replace him. Not that I was expecting Axl to do bad but he done a great job. He sounded a lot like Brian during the 80s. I like that he mixed the AC/DC and Guns N Roses outros at the end by saying "We salute you, good ing night!".
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2016 23:43:07 GMT -5
FYI, for all those hoping for an Adler appearance at some point, he was supposed to play at the Troubadour show - before throwing his back out on the second day of rehearsals and needing to get surgery. Also worth noting Slash posted a video of him on Instagram today. Not saying people should get their hopes up, but it does look pretty good. Then again, he does have a unique way of screwing these things up... frequently. I always preferred Matt Sorum personally. But it's still cool for older members to show up. Regardless, Axl, Slash, and Duff were the only ones who truly mattered for me. I'd only be intrigued by Adler if Izzy came along for the ride too.
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Post by Tim of thee on May 7, 2016 23:57:52 GMT -5
Man Axl sounds good in the clips I've heard
best he's sounded in a few years
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Post by IRS on May 8, 2016 1:57:10 GMT -5
I said it before, but I stand firm with the belief that this gig with AC/DC is one of the best possible things to happen for Axl. Having to sing with a band he loves and respects so much, he was obviously going to push himself, and it's paid-off tremendously so far.
Thunderstruck, Back in Black, and Hell's Bells were all fantastic. This year is a HUGE opportunity for Axl to restore his reputation in the eyes of the general public, and he's been doing every single thing right to do so.
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Post by IRS on May 8, 2016 2:02:53 GMT -5
FYI, for all those hoping for an Adler appearance at some point, he was supposed to play at the Troubadour show - before throwing his back out on the second day of rehearsals and needing to get surgery. Also worth noting Slash posted a video of him on Instagram today. Not saying people should get their hopes up, but it does look pretty good. Then again, he does have a unique way of screwing these things up... frequently. I always preferred Matt Sorum personally. But it's still cool for older members to show up. Regardless, Axl, Slash, and Duff were the only ones who truly mattered for me. I'd only be intrigued by Adler if Izzy came along for the ride too. I've always found Sorum to be a little too robotic, as opposed to the groove and swing that Popcorn brought to the band. And then there's that awful drum solo.... Things seem to be looking pretty crappy as far as Izzy goes... but things can always change. It's supposedly all over him wanting more money for doing the same type of appearances he had been doing since '06 - which was usually 3-4 songs. Of course, the source for that is MSL, so it could very easily be a bunch of crap.
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Post by IRS on May 8, 2016 14:52:09 GMT -5
Oh, God... the AC/DC interview is the best thing Axl's done since the Eddie Trunk radio interview.
What’s the latest with Phil [Rudd, former drummer who was arrested for threatening to kill a former employee last year]?
Angus: “Phil I haven’t heard from. He’s been very quiet of late.” Axl: “I’ve talked to him about these other singers, though!”
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Post by Captain Charisma on May 14, 2016 1:28:10 GMT -5
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Post by IRS on May 14, 2016 4:11:25 GMT -5
Before it may have been a pipedream, but Jesus, with how Axl is murdering it with AC/DC... I really think he could pull off Locomotive.
Also, I desperately hope Angus puts out a live album from these shows. Please. Pretty please.
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Post by bigshab421 on May 17, 2016 9:54:40 GMT -5
I really really want to know who is going to open for them. AIC seems out since they have launched their own tour for the summer. They need a decent act since some markets like Pittsburgh aren't selling well for some reason
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Post by IRS on May 17, 2016 12:41:11 GMT -5
I really really want to know who is going to open for them. AIC seems out since they have launched their own tour for the summer. They need a decent act since some markets like Pittsburgh aren't selling well for some reason Actually, it's looking like AIC may at least be opening some of the shows, since they've cancelled their Detroit show and promised big news about replacing it - or something along those lines. They would basically have enough time before their own tour starts to open 5 or 6 shows for GN'R There have also been some grumblings that SMKC could open some shows, with Slash pulling double-duty. Outside of that, still nothing concrete.
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Post by IRS on May 17, 2016 18:47:58 GMT -5
FYI, Axl was out of the chair for about half of Highway to Hell last night. Looking good that he'll be up and moving for the GN'R tour.
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Post by IRS on May 18, 2016 13:26:58 GMT -5
We officially have some opener news!
AIC from June 23-July 3. Lenny Kravitz at both Boston and Jersey shows.
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Post by bigshab421 on May 19, 2016 7:06:02 GMT -5
We officially have some opener news! AIC from June 23-July 3. Lenny Kravitz at both Boston and Jersey shows. Damn! I got tickets for the Pittsburgh show, I wonder what thats going to look like. The show is probably 50% sold right now and I wouldn't be surprised if they put a decent name to open and sell tickets.
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2016 20:36:05 GMT -5
We officially have some opener news! AIC from June 23-July 3. Lenny Kravitz at both Boston and Jersey shows. Ohh I hope Slash comes out for Always On The Run
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Post by IRS on May 19, 2016 20:41:41 GMT -5
We officially have some opener news! AIC from June 23-July 3. Lenny Kravitz at both Boston and Jersey shows. Ohh I hope Slash comes out for Always On The Run I was actually just listening to the Paris '92 version with Kravitz coming out to join Guns. It still bums me out that Jeff Beck had to pull out, and Locomotive ended up being dropped from the set...
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2016 20:44:30 GMT -5
Ohh I hope Slash comes out for Always On The Run I was actually just listening to the Paris '92 version with Kravitz coming out to join Guns. It still bums me out that Jeff Beck had to pull out, and Locomotive ended up being dropped from the set... My favorite duet with Guns was when Steven Tyler and Joe Perry came out. Aerosmith is in my top 3 favorite bands ever (right after Type O Negative and Collective Soul). I imagine they will do it again at some point. I know Slash and Perry talk regularly.
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