Slash says Axl is "brilliant"

[Saul]

I don't know, I am so skeptical about the whole reunion thing.  I just don't think Axl will do it.   He seems like one of those people that you piss him off or you wrong him in some way and that's it, you're dead to him. 

Just like a mob boss. 

[jameslofton29]

DTJ, I see what you're saying, and Axl does have a reputation for burning bridges permanently, but he did try bringing Izzy back in to the fold in 1998, even after making harsh remarks about Izzy in some old interviews. So even though the chances are slim, its possible. If Axl were to call them, they'd probably be at his mansion in 5 minutes. Even if they hated each other, it's possible. Jagger hates Richards, and The Eagles supposedly hate each other's guts. But I wouldnt want them back if hate was involved. GNR had a special magic, and I highly doubt hatred would create very good new material. I'm using the Stones as an example of that.

[Mikkamakka]

DTJ, I see what you're saying, and Axl does have a reputation for burning bridges permanently, but he did try bringing Izzy back in to the fold in 1998, even after making harsh remarks about Izzy in some old interviews. So even though the chances are slim, its possible. If Axl were to call them, they'd probably be at his mansion in 5 minutes. Even if they hated each other, it's possible. Jagger hates Richards, and The Eagles supposedly hate each other's guts. But I wouldnt want them back if hate was involved. GNR had a special magic, and I highly doubt hatred would create very good new material. I'm using the Stones as an example of that.

1996

But The Stones never broke up. Face it, there will not be a reunion in the near future. Maybe if Axl releases Chinese Democracy, some years go by and he'll hate Finck & Co more than Slash & Co... But I think he'll find another players, not the old ones. No, there will be no reunion.

[St.heathen]

But what you have to remember is that Axl is 42 now.? I'd hope that by the time i get to that age i'd have learnt a thing or two.? I love Axl, but you can't keep making excuses for these grown men.? How long can you keep a grudge you know? It's nearly 10 years since Slash left.

As far as we know nothing serious happened between them, didn't even come to blows.? ?Their relationship just dissolved through both of their faults, egos, money, difference of direction ect.? But most of it is hot air and like i said as far as we know nothing too serious.? ?

Life is too short for BS.? We're all guilty of it from time to time, but surely 10 years is enough healing time for anyone.

[Genesis]

Slash rocks. What more should i say?

[Saul]

Up to the RIR3 show , axl's hatred for the old members was still very visible. Blaming them , the former friends , for trying to keep him from being there that night.

I wish he woulda went into more detail of exactly what that meant. 

[Falcon]

Up to the RIR3 show , axl's hatred for the old members was still very visible. Blaming them , the former friends , for trying to keep him from being there that night.

That was nearly as lame an excuse as blaming the BH departure for the last RIR cancelation.

[DoubleTalkingJive]

I don't know, I am so skeptical about the whole reunion thing.  I just don't think Axl will do it.   He seems like one of those people that you piss him off or you wrong him in some way and that's it, you're dead to him. 

Just like a mob boss. 

Ha! yeah, except he can't kill them

[DoubleTalkingJive]

DTJ, I see what you're saying, and Axl does have a reputation for burning bridges permanently, but he did try bringing Izzy back in to the fold in 1998, even after making harsh remarks about Izzy in some old interviews. So even though the chances are slim, its possible. If Axl were to call them, they'd probably be at his mansion in 5 minutes. Even if they hated each other, it's possible. Jagger hates Richards, and The Eagles supposedly hate each other's guts. But I wouldnt want them back if hate was involved. GNR had a special magic, and I highly doubt hatred would create very good new material. I'm using the Stones as an example of that.

Well if Axl was to ever soften and Slash and Co would be into it, that would be most amazing

[younggunner]

That was nearly as lame an excuse as blaming the BH departure for the last RIR cancelation.

why is it a lame excuse?

And was it even an excuse? He was saying his side of the story and how the old members did everything they could to stop him from moving foward with the gnr name, etc. How is that lame?

[jimmythegent]

That was nearly as lame an excuse as blaming the BH departure for the last RIR cancelation.

why is it a lame excuse?

And was it even an excuse? He was saying his side of the story and how the old members did everything they could to stop him from moving foward with the gnr name, etc. How is that lame?

commonly referred to as a 'siege mentality'

[younggunner]

maybe its the truth??

[jimmythegent]

maybe its the truth??

maybe, but Axl tends to have a habit of explaining delays/no shows/cancellations by deferring blame onto others.
It is often explained in a way that would lead one to assume people are attacking him or perhaps more appropriately 'out to get him' which is why i mention the siege mentality

[Falcon]

That was nearly as lame an excuse as blaming the BH departure for the last RIR cancelation.

why is it a lame excuse?

And was it even an excuse? He was saying his side of the story and how the old members did everything they could to stop him from moving foward with the gnr name, etc. How is that lame?

How in any way did any of his former bandmates try to prevent him from continuing his musical career?

Through all the he said/they said BS, lawsuits and general backbiting, I don't recall anyything regarding the former members trying to prevent him from making music and touring.

[ppbebe]

That could be metaphor for the harassing pressure the reunionists (in the industry)that keep trying to push him to reunite with his former friends, put on the band or for the legal issues with them over the rights to the songs n stuff.

Ok,Pure speculation.

[erose]

here's my hollywood happy thought....

when slash said that only a couple of songs had finished vocal tracks, only a couple of songs had finished vocal tracks.

now the thing is done and it's comming sometime during the 4. quarter of 05 and slash knows it so he might aswell be positve about the whole ordeal and his ol pal axl.

what do you give me?

[ppbebe]

erose, welcome to da club. 

basphemer and me have gone to your hollywood at page 3.

[jimmythegent]

here's my hollywood happy thought....

when slash said that only a couple of songs had finished vocal tracks, only a couple of songs had finished vocal tracks.

now the thing is done and it's comming sometime during the 4. quarter of 05 and slash knows it so he might aswell be positve about the whole ordeal and his ol pal axl.

what do you give me?

I hope you're right 

[Saul]

Up to the RIR3 show , axl's hatred for the old members was still very visible. Blaming them , the former friends , for trying to keep him from being there that night.

That was nearly as lame an excuse as blaming the BH departure for the last RIR cancelation.

are you trying to say GNR coulda played RIR4 without Buckethead?! Impossible! Who woulda played the "think about you" solo break?!

[nesquick]

are you trying to say GNR coulda played RIR4 without Buckethead?!

yes. The band would have been less ridiculous onstage.