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Post by IRS on May 19, 2016 20:49:57 GMT -5
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. Guest appearance(s) could happen. Doubt we'll see a full-fledged tour - if only because I'd have a hard time believing that Aerosmith would want to open for GN'R... and Guns definitely won't be opening for anyone.
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2016 21:10:02 GMT -5
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. Guest appearance(s) could happen. Doubt we'll see a full-fledged tour - if only because I'd have a hard time believing that Aerosmith would want to open for GN'R... and Guns definitely won't be opening for anyone. I agree for the most part... But then again, if they worked out some kind of deal where they alternate closing each night... It's possible. I only say that because both bands already charge a crazy price to see them live. Imagine if they toured together... That could be the highest grossing tour ever. That being said, I never expected them to tour together. A surprise appearance by Perry seems like a definite though. They'll probably play Mama Kin and Train just like they did in Paris.
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Post by IRS on May 27, 2016 13:00:53 GMT -5
Axl is officially out of the chair. He's been standing for the last two full shows, and dancing around, too.
Worth noting that his voice took a bit of a dip in the first no-chair show in Prague, but it seems like Axl has been dealing with a flu or cold, and sounded better again in the most recent show in Germany.
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2016 3:53:15 GMT -5
Axl is officially out of the chair. He's been standing for the last two full shows, and dancing around, too. Worth noting that his voice took a bit of a dip in the first no-chair show in Prague, but it seems like Axl has been dealing with a flu or cold, and sounded better again in the most recent show in Germany. Not to sound like a jerk but, he really needs to lose some weight, plain and simple. He'll look and feel better and his voice will thank him for it. I'm not by any means saying that he's a fat lard or anything like that. He has a pretty average build for a man his age. But alas, he is not an average man. He's a rock star. So he should put some effort into looking like one. But I say it moreso for his voice. It could be so much better. I'm not expecting him to sound like he did in 88, but he's better than this.
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Post by IRS on May 28, 2016 4:09:41 GMT -5
Axl is officially out of the chair. He's been standing for the last two full shows, and dancing around, too. Worth noting that his voice took a bit of a dip in the first no-chair show in Prague, but it seems like Axl has been dealing with a flu or cold, and sounded better again in the most recent show in Germany. Not to sound like a jerk but, he really needs to lose some weight, plain and simple. He'll look and feel better and his voice will thank him for it. I'm not by any means saying that he's a fat lard or anything like that. He has a pretty average build for a man his age. But alas, he is not an average man. He's a rock star. So he should put some effort into looking like one. But I say it moreso for his voice. It could be so much better. I'm not expecting him to sound like he did in 88, but he's better than this. I mean, it's pretty clear he was working to get into shape prior to the Guns shows. And it is kinda hard to exercise with a broken foot. This is from around the time of the Vegas shows, and I think he looks fine: As for his voice, I don't think it has anything to do with his weight. It's more that his mid-range is just gone, for the most part. It's pretty much been gone since '07. That said, he's sounded the best he has since '93 with AC/DC, IMO, and was even starting to handle Coma better during the latter Guns shows than he ever did the few other times it was played in the '90s. Realistically, I think the Axl that's been demolishing Thunderstruck and BIB lately is the best you can expect from him at this point.
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2016 4:52:35 GMT -5
You can still lose weight without exercise. With as much money as he has, he could easily hire a chef and nutritionist to help him to do so. And I'm sorry, but you're completely wrong about his physical shape not affecting his voice. Getting through a concert requires endurance. And singing is like working out a muscle. If you don't work on it constantly or you don't treat your body right, you start losing your abilities. Most people don't realize that many of the singers they like could easily maintain their singing ability for much longer than they actually do. Things like drugs, bad diet, not practicing, etc. are a nightmare for your voice. Granted, there are exceptions to the rule. The main one that comes to mind is Steven Tyler. But Tyler is an anomaly if there ever was one. But he never struggled with his weight in adulthood the way Axl has. And tyler has constantly toured and recorded his entire career. Axl strikes me as the kind of guy who just takes it easy when he's not on tour. He's obviously not recording or in studio much as evidenced by the material (or lackthereof) that has been released over the last 20 years. Tyler does vocal exercises all the time and maintains his stamina. Axl just hasn't done the same. And again, I don't think Axl looks bad per se. But compared to Slash and Duff, he's pretty far off. If he was an electrician or a landscaper, I wouldn't give a crap what he looks like. But in a profession as vain as the world of rock and roll, I think he could put some kind of effort to not look like the typical 50s slob that most rockers turn into. If he lost about 25-30 pounds, you would be amazed at what he could do vocally and physically on stage. Believe me, I criticize out of love. Axl is the ing man. But I truly believe he is much better than what we're seeing. I would love to see him shock the world by getting into amazing shape, exercising his voice daily, and then going into the studio and cutting a badass album with Slash and Duff. Because he could absolutely do it if he wanted to. After hearing Def Leppard's new album this year, I will never write off a rock band no matter how old or tired they get. You never know what they're capable of...
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Post by IRS on May 28, 2016 5:40:33 GMT -5
I'm not saying his weight doesn't have any affect on his performance, but I'm saying that it's not his main problem now. He's not gassed halfway through a song like he was a few years ago. It's well known that Axl always has hated rehearsing, and never did... until the AC/DC gig, where he went to about 20 rehearsals in 3 weeks. He has been going pretty much nonstop since April - his voice is getting plenty of work in. And he still has months of touring with GN'R ahead of him.
He was in amazing shape in 2006/7, and his vocals recently have been just as good, if not better. He was also in shape in '02, and sounded like crap. And Axl did put plenty of time into the studio... he just didn't release the other two albums of material he concocted while in there. If Angus' recent interview is anything to judge by, I think a new AC/DC album with Axl may be far more likely than new Guns material.
It's also worth keeping in mind that Axl did a large amount of damage to his voice during GN'R's heyday. Right now, he sounds LIGHTYEARS better than he has in the past five years, and I think this is the best you can hope for with him, and I'm just glad that the horrific 2014 South American tour voice is long-dead.
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2016 6:06:06 GMT -5
I'm not saying his weight doesn't have any affect on his performance, but I'm saying that it's not his main problem now. He's not gassed halfway through a song like he was a few years ago. It's well known that Axl always has hated rehearsing, and never did... until the AC/DC gig, where he went to about 20 rehearsals in 3 weeks. He has been going pretty much nonstop since April - his voice is getting plenty of work in. And he still has months of touring with GN'R ahead of him. He was in amazing shape in 2006/7, and his vocals recently have been just as good, if not better. He was also in shape in '02, and sounded like crap. And Axl did put plenty of time into the studio... he just didn't release the other two albums of material he concocted while in there. If Angus' recent interview is anything to judge by, I think a new AC/DC album with Axl may be far more likely than new Guns material. It's also worth keeping in mind that Axl did a large amount of damage to his voice during GN'R's heyday. Right now, he sounds LIGHTYEARS better than he has in the past five years, and I think this is the best you can hope for with him, and I'm just glad that the horrific 2014 South American tour voice is long-dead. Haha I dunno man. That was way more tolerable than Rio 2011. Although I heard he had laryngitis that night. I don't know if that's true... I never cared enough to research it because I'm actually quite thankful for that performance as it still gives me lulz to this day. I haven't watched much of his AC/DC stuff because I've never really cared for them. Don't get me wrong, I like a few of their songs. But overall, I've found them to be really overrated. Realistically, you're probably right in that we're seeing the best Axl will give us at this point. But I don't believe for a second it's the actual best he can do. It may be a pipe dream, but I'm still hoping for a killer studio record. They owe it to themselves to do it.
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Post by IRS on May 28, 2016 6:20:22 GMT -5
I'm not saying his weight doesn't have any affect on his performance, but I'm saying that it's not his main problem now. He's not gassed halfway through a song like he was a few years ago. It's well known that Axl always has hated rehearsing, and never did... until the AC/DC gig, where he went to about 20 rehearsals in 3 weeks. He has been going pretty much nonstop since April - his voice is getting plenty of work in. And he still has months of touring with GN'R ahead of him. He was in amazing shape in 2006/7, and his vocals recently have been just as good, if not better. He was also in shape in '02, and sounded like crap. And Axl did put plenty of time into the studio... he just didn't release the other two albums of material he concocted while in there. If Angus' recent interview is anything to judge by, I think a new AC/DC album with Axl may be far more likely than new Guns material. It's also worth keeping in mind that Axl did a large amount of damage to his voice during GN'R's heyday. Right now, he sounds LIGHTYEARS better than he has in the past five years, and I think this is the best you can hope for with him, and I'm just glad that the horrific 2014 South American tour voice is long-dead. Haha I dunno man. That was way more tolerable than Rio 2011. Although I heard he had laryngitis that night. I don't know if that's true... I never cared enough to research it because I'm actually quite thankful for that performance as it still gives me lulz to this day. I haven't watched much of his AC/DC stuff because I've never really cared for them. Don't get me wrong, I like a few of their songs. But overall, I've found them to be really overrated. Realistically, you're probably right in that we're seeing the best Axl will give us at this point. But I don't believe for a second it's the actual best he can do. It may be a pipe dream, but I'm still hoping for a killer studio record. They owe it to themselves to do it. Supposedly bronchitis. Do yourself a favor, and never Google the Bridge Schhol Benefit performances. They put Rio to shame. I think we'd all like to see an album. I think there's a chance it happens, but... we'll see. It's shocking we've made it this far without something going wrong - outside of Axl's cracked bone.
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Post by IRS on May 30, 2016 1:48:43 GMT -5
"My name is Axl, and we are not The Carpenters." AXL/DC has been such fun. Oh yeah, and this happened today, too...
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2016 20:10:33 GMT -5
You can still lose weight without exercise. With as much money as he has, he could easily hire a chef and nutritionist to help him to do so. And I'm sorry, but you're completely wrong about his physical shape not affecting his voice. Getting through a concert requires endurance. And singing is like working out a muscle. If you don't work on it constantly or you don't treat your body right, you start losing your abilities. Most people don't realize that many of the singers they like could easily maintain their singing ability for much longer than they actually do. Things like drugs, bad diet, not practicing, etc. are a nightmare for your voice. Granted, there are exceptions to the rule. The main one that comes to mind is Steven Tyler. But Tyler is an anomaly if there ever was one. But he never struggled with his weight in adulthood the way Axl has. And tyler has constantly toured and recorded his entire career. Axl strikes me as the kind of guy who just takes it easy when he's not on tour. He's obviously not recording or in studio much as evidenced by the material (or lackthereof) that has been released over the last 20 years. Tyler does vocal exercises all the time and maintains his stamina. Axl just hasn't done the same. And again, I don't think Axl looks bad per se. But compared to Slash and Duff, he's pretty far off. If he was an electrician or a landscaper, I wouldn't give a crap what he looks like. But in a profession as vain as the world of rock and roll, I think he could put some kind of effort to not look like the typical 50s slob that most rockers turn into. If he lost about 25-30 pounds, you would be amazed at what he could do vocally and physically on stage. Believe me, I criticize out of love. Axl is the ing man. But I truly believe he is much better than what we're seeing. I would love to see him shock the world by getting into amazing shape, exercising his voice daily, and then going into the studio and cutting a badass album with Slash and Duff. Because he could absolutely do it if he wanted to. After hearing Def Leppard's new album this year, I will never write off a rock band no matter how old or tired they get. You never know what they're capable of... I think his voice is more so affected by years of singing and alcohol abuse. Some bands i like have 300lb+ guys that have been screaming and yelling for 20 years and still sound great. Axl would definitely benefit from being in excellent shape. Big stage, easy to run out of breath. Its hard to eat healthy while on tour But you gotta give him credit... He looks alot better now than this. Im just pumped this is even happening. Seeing them twice this summer and hopefully they continue next year for 30yrs of appetite
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Post by IRS on Jun 2, 2016 21:45:48 GMT -5
You can still lose weight without exercise. With as much money as he has, he could easily hire a chef and nutritionist to help him to do so. And I'm sorry, but you're completely wrong about his physical shape not affecting his voice. Getting through a concert requires endurance. And singing is like working out a muscle. If you don't work on it constantly or you don't treat your body right, you start losing your abilities. Most people don't realize that many of the singers they like could easily maintain their singing ability for much longer than they actually do. Things like drugs, bad diet, not practicing, etc. are a nightmare for your voice. Granted, there are exceptions to the rule. The main one that comes to mind is Steven Tyler. But Tyler is an anomaly if there ever was one. But he never struggled with his weight in adulthood the way Axl has. And tyler has constantly toured and recorded his entire career. Axl strikes me as the kind of guy who just takes it easy when he's not on tour. He's obviously not recording or in studio much as evidenced by the material (or lackthereof) that has been released over the last 20 years. Tyler does vocal exercises all the time and maintains his stamina. Axl just hasn't done the same. And again, I don't think Axl looks bad per se. But compared to Slash and Duff, he's pretty far off. If he was an electrician or a landscaper, I wouldn't give a crap what he looks like. But in a profession as vain as the world of rock and roll, I think he could put some kind of effort to not look like the typical 50s slob that most rockers turn into. If he lost about 25-30 pounds, you would be amazed at what he could do vocally and physically on stage. Believe me, I criticize out of love. Axl is the ing man. But I truly believe he is much better than what we're seeing. I would love to see him shock the world by getting into amazing shape, exercising his voice daily, and then going into the studio and cutting a badass album with Slash and Duff. Because he could absolutely do it if he wanted to. After hearing Def Leppard's new album this year, I will never write off a rock band no matter how old or tired they get. You never know what they're capable of... I think his voice is more so affected by years of singing and alcohol abuse. Some bands i like have 300lb+ guys that have been screaming and yelling for 20 years and still sound great. Axl would definitely benefit from being in excellent shape. Big stage, easy to run out of breath. Its hard to eat healthy while on tour But you gotta give him credit... He looks alot better now than this. Im just pumped this is even happening. Seeing them twice this summer and hopefully they continue next year for 30yrs of appetite Honestly, that was just a really bad picture. Axl was still in pretty good shape in 2010: It was 2011 where he really fell off the wagon and gave up. Axl never really abused alcohol, either. In fact, he quit drinking entirely for about a decade. He does drink now, though, and I think that affects the bloated look he has occasionally.
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Post by IRS on Jun 5, 2016 0:51:03 GMT -5
Well, a fan met Fernando (Axl's "manager", part of Team Brazil) outside of the hotel where they are staying in England, and he supposedly confirmed a Euro tour for 2017; also, South America this year, Australia in January, and Japan in February. Guess we'll have to wait to find out whether it's true. So, yeah, looks like they may be busy for awhile. And shockingly, no one has still had the moxie to ask about new music.
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Post by IRS on Jun 7, 2016 16:25:34 GMT -5
Soooo, Axl did a 60-minute Q&A show in London called the China Exchange. Someone there tweeted out that Axl confirmed there will probably be new music with Slash & Duff... and possibly Angus. *don't get excited. don't get excited. don't get excited. don't get excited* YES! IT'S ING HAPPENING! IT MAY TAKE 20 YEARS TO HEAR IT, BUT IT'S HAPPENING!
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Post by IRS on Jun 16, 2016 4:43:13 GMT -5
Welp, AXL/DC is officially in the books (until September). Considering how well it went, it'd be nice if it became a more permanent thing - and since they only tour/record every five years or so, there shouldn't be any complications if there were. Axl has been absolutely ON FIRE the last three or four shows, so let's hope it carries over next week now that's he stuck with that top-hatted guy again. Speaaaaaaking of which, there was something VERY interesting spotted on their rehearsal setlist... well, aside from Perfect Crime:
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Post by Thunder Chunky on Jun 16, 2016 13:37:05 GMT -5
I don't know if Axl's voice can carry Slither.
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Post by IRS on Jun 16, 2016 18:35:47 GMT -5
I don't know if Axl's voice can carry Slither. I'd have preferred Fall to Pieces or Sucker Train Blues, but I think he can do it justice. I think there's also a decent chance it's just a band jam that doesn't feature Axl singing... or maybe Duff on vocals.
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Post by Thunder Chunky on Jun 16, 2016 21:59:07 GMT -5
I don't know if Axl's voice can carry Slither. I'd have preferred Fall to Pieces or Sucker Train Blues, but I think he can do it justice. I think there's also a decent chance it's just a band jam that doesn't feature Axl singing... or maybe Duff on vocals. I'd like to hear his version of Slither. Although, I think Fall to Pieces is a total GNR song, regardless of its original band.
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Post by IRS on Jun 16, 2016 22:00:45 GMT -5
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Post by IRS on Jun 16, 2016 22:02:54 GMT -5
I'd have preferred Fall to Pieces or Sucker Train Blues, but I think he can do it justice. I think there's also a decent chance it's just a band jam that doesn't feature Axl singing... or maybe Duff on vocals. I'd like to hear his version of Slither. Although, I think Fall to Pieces is a total GNR song, regardless of its original band. Oh yeah, I definitely want to hear it, too. I just think STB or FTP would've suited him more vocally. Also, Fall To Pieces, or at least the riff, originally was supposed to be a GN'R song. It's one that Axl wanted to buy from Slash in '95/'96 when they were working on what would become Chinese - but he refused to sell it to him. Back and Forth Again is another.
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