Here Today... Gone To Hell!

Post about it here.

Richard Fortus. Both the guitar players can handle a bit more work. But if Axl still wants a third wheel than I suggest Gilby Clarke.

agreed...we never actually heard richard play...just that old stuff that was played by "musicians before them"-- that does not count....no revamping or rearrangement was done... :peace:

The best idea would be pick someone unknown from the big public, but very talented (like Buckethead was, for example)...

If not, I'd like to see some names like: Jake E. Lee, Jerry Cantrell, Kazz Wilde, John 5 (seems he's not only an industrial player)... but I don't really like the idea of bringing a famous guitar player.

Gilby or Traci

didnt traci email axl sayin hed love to step aboard but didnt get any reply[cant remember where i read that].

dean delio - ex. STP

If I could'nt have Buckethead, and I was Axl, I'd try to find the old guitarist from the band JUNKYARD. Simple Man, was one of there songs long with Hollywood, shit that whole cd kicks ass. Axl promoted them, I know he liked JUNKYARD. Does anybody know what happened to them. I have there cd but no jacket no info. Great guitar work.       

Chris Gates was the name of the guitarist that played for JUNKYARD.

I think that guitarist who used to be in limpbizkit would be awesome in gnr (cant remember his name). Or like few others have mentioned gilby clarke..

an unknown guitar player would do

I dont believe that you can replace BH.
Remember; you still can replace Slash.
Every new member in or whatever, is new and will be new;
you can not realy replace a single person for real.
But you can do what you can, and I believe in a compromise
the GN'R members are looking for. Nothin is over for real.
But when the search is over, I believe for sure it will be great
again. And then we have a real huge base belonging
to Guns N' Roses.  :yes: : ok: ...   :peace:

Ya he did..U prolly read it on here

This dude has supported both Deep Purple and the Rolling Stones.

Check out his biography...

Heavy metal in China is quite young. Everything started with the first rock star Cui Jian who has also already played in Germany together with Udo Lindenberg (2000 and 2002) and toured the US several times.

In the late 1980s Cui Jian played the first Chinese rock song called: "I Have Nothing" ("Yi wu suo you"). It was the first time that an electric guitar was used in China. Cui Jian became the most famous performer of the time. His socially critical lyrics earned him the anger of the government and many of his concerts were banned or cancelled. After the Tiananmen Square Massacre he played with a red scarf around his head to demonstrate against the actions of the government. At present the situation is calm and he often performs together with foreign acts in Beijing and Shanghai.

Following on two bands became famous throughout all of China: Hei Bao (Black Panther) and Tang Chao (Tang Dynasty). Both started during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Black Panther is an old-school rock band whose first CD, Hei Bao used English songs ("Don't Break My Heart") that became popular throughout China. They are still playing (as of 2004) even though their first singer (Dou Wei) left the band after the first CD and successfully started a solo career.

http://www.cuijian.com/

Has anyone heard him play?

wanted david gilmour (pink floyd) to work 4 them in studio-
-buts too old to tourin with them, but yeah, david have mades some amazing music pieces with it :yes:

a educated guitarist (one 4 hire) as a touring member would oki with me :peace:

post your work :D

do mysteron have any info about this yet  :P i could step i doin violins tho...  :beer:

Michael Romeo - Symphony X? : ok:

no one.? 2's enough.

WHERE'S IZZY??

Anyone hear ever heard of the band Elastica? A perfect choice for Axl would be their lead singer a lead guitarist Justine Frischmann. She has a very unique playing style and could also help not only in writing songs but maybe singig a couple of songs like Izzy used to do and she could DEFINITELY help on the backing vocals on CD which going by the bootlegs of the 2002 tour, are mediocre at best. Thats one of the main problems Ive had with new GNR is the shitty backing vocals during the tour!! Especially on the old material. I think Justine could seriously give GNR the kick in the ass the band so desperately needs. Axl if youre reading this, and your guitarist spot is still up for grabs, give Justine a call!! If the first CD is already complete, you could use her to finish up the so called 2 more albums that you are working on!! I think this would be a step in the right direction. What do you guys think about this?

hey, i loved 2 have a female player in the band,? ?: ok: it would be cool imo? :peace:

Actually, on that theme, what about Jennifer Batten.  She used to be Michael Jackson's toring guitarist (Shock!  Horror!), but she's an absolutely unbelieveable player - based in 80s hard rock, but open to new innovations.  The reason I know is she played on Jeff Becks's recent rock-techno fusion albums as well as live with him.  She the first second guitarist Beck has used since Jimmy Page left the Yardbirds - and if she's good enough for Beck, she's good enough for GNR.

can't see why not,
kaki king is also incredible technical advances and has a personalsed way of playin  :)

maybe not ultrafit 4 gnr, but i like her 2 :peace:

Slash... ::) sorry had to...

seriously though I think Izzy or Gilby it'd be the new band with a dash of old GN'R style  : ok:

doyle from the misfits or zakk wylde

Dave Navarro  : ok:

they should pick a really quiet and cool and unknown session guitar player

otherwise they can hit the road as "Colonel Rose's Travelling Circus of Japanese Comicbook Superhero Impersonators"

y'know --- just take it easy

Slash, Izzy or me, I may not be the greatest guitarist but I'd get Chinese Democracy realesed? :)
Give everyone on HTGTH a free copy :D
And get Axl to get his proper hairstyle and red bandana back :hihi:

Vote me for new Guitarist

 :smoking: Izzy? :smoking: The Newbie

why should someone replace an replacement itself!? ???
GNR are Slash,  Izzy and Gilby and not Axl's solo nu-metal project that is called what so ever.

get with the times, brotha. Old GNR are, well OLD. :peace:

Funny you mention that. The other day I happen on '70s and '80s Japanese Comicbooks and saw some characters looked very much like the Old band members......Eerie!

Cool, if your telling the truth (I wasn't sure if you were joking are not ???) can you post some pictures of them up here. I'm very interested in that kind of thing : ok:

 :smoking: Izzy? :smoking:

Mary Friedman would be a good choice, his work with Megadeth is fucking brilliant, including his solos

Gilby Clark or DAVE NAVARRO!!!
We would probably have a better chance on having jimmy hendrix play for the band than Slash come back.
Damn i miss the old band.

ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i don't know
i don't even know if i wanna see someone else joining GN'R
but obviously they know whats gonna work best for them better than we do

i'd like to see Fortus take leads... I really loved what i've seen/heard of him in GN'R thus far
love what he added
so yeah... let Robin and Fortus do the leads
and maybe Paul could come back

its been almost a year since we heard of BH quitting
at this point... i don't know... i just about don't expect to hear someone else joining *shrugs*

Yes I am. they're not mine so I don't think I can. But I'll try.

Besides, maybe I'm the only one who think so..

I think it wold be really cool if Axl brought in Tracii Guns.  Tracii has expressed interest, and he is of course a founding member.  Whoever they choose it definitely should be somebody who's not only a great guitarist, but also has the right attitude and image for GN'R.  I don't care how good Buckethead was, he was not GN'R.  Other guys that I would like to see would be maybe George Lynch of Dokken fame or maybe Jake E. Lee.

Someone who does not look like an alien! Slash maybe!

me... obviously......silly question...!!!

maybe axl can do it himself an drop the gn'r name an come up with something else.............FUCK IT.........assholerose can kick the gn'r name hes fucked up everthing anyway

Three cheers for todays village idiot! There are so many popping up at the moment!

Friggen Dave Navarro! He matches GnR's new style(bunch of misfits, punks, etc..) He is also a kick @ss guitar player. : ok:

i would have to go for gliby, john 5, zakk wylde, or the person out of areosmith they are all cccccccoooooooooooooooolllllllllllllll :yes: : ok:

 :smoking: :beer:

its simple SLASH

and duff should be back on bass

izzy on rythem

and steven back on the drums iam sure if axl put aside his pride and called them they would for sure :)

The person out of Aerosmith?  If you don't know who Joe Perry is you don't belong on this message board.  And I'm pretty sure he's happy right where he is.  Why would he want to join Axl's non-traveling freak show?  Same goes for Brad Whitford.

You don't have to know who Joe Perry is to be on a Gn'R message board you just have to know who Gn'R are? ;)


Zakk was with the band already and apparently it didn't go so well

:smoking: Izzy? :smoking:

I would probably like to see Dave Navarro. Is he still with Janes Addiction?

they should get some brilliant unpretentious down-to-earth no-name

that would do them good

Noone, Three guitarists is overkill. And u know Axls gonna wanna play occasionally too, so that makes 4!!!!!!! Thats a tad overboard. Besides 6 Members is js fine

7 members is like a white Wu-Tang Clan lol, might as well throw in another drummer and a dj while ur at it. OH WAIT then that'll make them slipknot lol  :peace:

Axl should get Justine Frischmann from Elastica. She's extremely talented. Excellent guitarist,songwriter, and vocalist!!

A girl in Guns N roses? It will never ever happen.  And yes I do know about the girls that toured with them during the UYI era, but they werent in Guns.

SLASH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



DUH!!!!!!! :hihi: :smoking:

Why do you think a girl cant be in GNR?? Justine would fit right in.

IZZY

http://www.angelo.com/speed_lives_mab.wmv

IZZY...quite a return to "innocence", huh? :))

i think that they should get brian may

i prefer some older guitarist like brian may or zakk wylde...

I like izzy stradlin too,but he isn't for lead guitar

if not izzy...perhaps steve vai ?  :hihi: ;D :smoking:

I think they should hire Gilby and fire Robin. Fortus has already proved that he can play lead better than Robin. I never liked Robin, he looks stupid and his efforts of playing the SCOM and November Rain solos sound just horrible. Besides, isn't Gilby pretty good at playing lead as well?

well i don't like buckethead,but i think he is great player...
guilby isn't so good to be lead guitar in band like gnr,i think that Axl know that,and he want something special on lead guitar

He has already the right guy: his name is Richard Fortus.

Dude, I saw Gilby live Thursday night and you're dead wrong.  Gilby is plenty good to play leads.  His solos last night were frigging great...even on the GN'R tunes he played.  Gilby is an excellent guitarist.  Definitely better then anyone currently in GN'R.  And he's an excellent songwriter, something this new band desperately needs.

yes Gilby isnt a bad choice

I'm agree with you I don't like Robin, Outta get me, scom november rain, souns really bad!!!!!. And a guitar player to replace bucketheat........... Jonh Petrucci  Dream theater!!!

uhm...bucket what....I dont like him he look too much complex
IZZY would be OK.

for me there are 3 options:
1)reunion
2)buckethead
3)new gnr have to change his style and some older guitarist(like brian may) will be replace for the buckethead

Death Star...when was this supposed to go down.


Anyway, what is the Soundgarden guitarist doing now, Thayil?

I just thought about that guy a few days ago, his style is kinda rough edged but it could work well in GNR

I remember reading an article years ago where slash says "axl is learning guitar so now i have to deal with that" I think this was around the time when Paul huge replaced Gilby for a short time. 94 or 95? Axl would be a pretty damn good player by now, so maybe he'll play. Highly doubtful though.

That'd kinda suck if Axl did become a ful time guitarist cos it would take away from his stage presence, he'd have to just stand in the one place, he couldn't run around the stage because 1.he'd have the guitar so he wouldn't be able to hold the mic and move around with it and 2. he wouldn't be able to move around with the guitar because he'd have to stay at the mic to sing.

I don't really think bucket head can be replaced although Slash was great he can' be replaced either. Maybe i should replace him.lol. ;D


                                 :peace: izzyrose : ok:
                                                 :beer:

I think someone to replace BH should be someone that's not yet famous . Look how Zakk Wylde got an awesome start in Ozzy's band .No More Tears is a kick ass album I believe. I hope Axl believes just because a musician has  lack of fame dosen't affect their playing. :beer:

MikeB, Zakk actually made his debut on the 'No Rest For The Wicked' album.

Well sorry Mr.Einstein I don't keep track on that stuff and i'm not as obsessive as you guys are with music. What I was saying was if I were in Axl's shoes I would find a guy that no one has ever heard of, fans wouldn't know what to expect to be on the new material.It would be straight-up lame to hire an already famous guitarist, we would know what to hear.Besides it's been too long waiting for chinese democracy,I'm goddamn tired . Axl needs to take a break from all the stress he's been through with music, he needs to find himself a nice good looking woman and start a family, before he gets too old : ok:

MikeB, dont take it so seriously!! I was just telling you that you were mistaken on which album he made his debut on. I didnt mean it in a shitty way. But with the way alot of people here talk, I can see why you took it that way. I wasn't trying to offend you. I always thought that Justine Friscmann from Elastica would be a good replacement. Maybe not for CD itself, but the 2nd album(if its ever made). I just thought of someone who could replace Buckethead!! He's awesome and I'm pretty sure he's out of a job. That would be Kim Thayil from Soundgarden!! I think that was his name. Surely you remember him. He had really long black hair and could play like a motherfucker! His work on Badmotorfinger and Superunkown is intense! He kicked some ass on Louder than Love too, although a weak album in its entirety, it has a couple killer tracks(Hands All Over, Big Dumb Sex).

I was just playing dude. : ok:

Jack Black or Michael J. Fox

Journey, damn good choices!! Especially Michael J. Fox. Maybe he could help Axl 'take it to the next level'.

I can see that happening.  ;)

i hate to break it to ya but michael j. fox ain't really taking anything anywhere anymore. :no:

I am interested in everyone's opinion on the above subject.? One individual whom I know can put Buckethead to shame is none other that VITO BRATTA from White Lion.? Vito has not been heard of since 1992 when they played there last concert in Boston.? I wonder if he or other guitar players have auditioned for GNR since Buckethead's departure.? Other than Vito Bratta who do all of you think can fill the void or be even better than Buckethead.? Please share with me your thoughts.

Wlion1

werent they a christian metal band? not sure he'd fit the GNR image/feel so well in all fairness, GNR needs a guitarist with a bit of raunch and personality

That dude from jane's addiction axl has always wanted to work with him i forgot his name.

Nuno Bettencourt would be the best choice.

He did he played on oh my god. Dave navaro

http://www.heretodaygonetohell.com/board/index.php?topic=19915.0

go there.

Dave Navarro, he's also got a new band now called the Panic Circle.

close this damnit.

he'd be my pick even though he's a bit of a media whore these days

doug aldrich or nuno bettencourt :beer:

yeah he would definately be my pick too! he would be the next best thing to Slash for sure!
but the guy is busy, what are ya gonna do? :peace:

you people just won't listen will you.

That's a great idea! . .  and while we're at it, let's replace Axl w/ George Michael and Brain w/ the drummer from Culture Club.  All fags, get it?

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha  :rofl:

Nice one.  :hihi:

I don't think there is a replacement for Buckethead save the man himself.

buckethead was over rated anyway anyone could replace him.   i could name ten but it would not matter . let axl decide

Bucket head was great but everyone can be replaced

what a bullshit statement.

Did you not read the "Other than Vito Bratta" part?

so you feel that anyone can be replaced? does that go for people in your personal life as well?

Most "name" guitarists aren't going to touch Axl's trainwreck with a 50 mile pole. So yoiu can forget about Nuno. And besides, Axl most likely wouldn't want him in the band anyway. Nuno's probably a better singer than Axl.

As for Vito, I thought I read a while ago that he somehow injured his hand & retired from playing. He is/was a damm fine player, though. Most of those 80's guys were. Bratta, DiMartini, Lynch, Jake E Lee, Jabs,Nuno, Brad Gillis, Vivian Campbell, John Sykes, the list goes on & on, those guys smoke.

Maybe Buckethead was Vito in disguise?  Think about it...mysterious injury happens to Vito, then he pretty much dissapears from the music industry.  I knew it all along, Vito Bratta is Buckethead.

Kevin Eubanks

Journey, now thats funny!! They can also do an updated version of 'Dont Cry' an have Jay Leno doing backing vocals in place of Shannon Hoon. LMAO!

You idiot, THIS is buckethead 

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a135/reckless_life/boland_WTF.jpg)

Not ET, the one in the background

OK Augest.... say your in a band right... the guitarist you have is absolutly amazing... but no.. somthing goes wrong and he packs up, now you have lost him, the guitarist is gone.... WHAT DO YOU DO NOW???? find a replacment dont ya... you cant have a band without a guitarist,
And this is not about personal shit, this is a band, of cource it is different with people you love ect. but when it comes to the band you may loose the friendship or that awsome solo, but you can also gain stuff out of it aswell.

try and think more positive, and stop being nasty  :yes:

agree

I love Doyle, but you're kidding right?  I want Doyle back with Jerry and the Misfits, not butchering Slash's solos with GN'R.

slash :hihi:

I haven't heard anything new about another guitar player since the bumblefoot rumor, but if another guitar player is needed to play the CD songs, why dont they just bring back Paul Tobias, or if not him why not try to either bring back Izzy or Gilby ?

welcome to HTGTH,

They aren't gonna bring a new guitarist in man, you may wanna check out the dead horse section cuz that's where this is headed

nuno bettencourt  : ok:

How do you know?

Cuz numerous members said that Robin and Richard will be sharing guitar duties

Dave, an ex-extreme member already destroyed an excellent rock band. do we need to see it happen again? I don't think so.

Besides can you see the headlines?

"GnR goes Extreme"

For some unknown reason Axl Rose has aquired the services of former extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, who is known for writing classic hits such as "Get The Funk out" and "More than Words".

Axl has since been quoted as saying, "Finally we can bring the recording process to a new level"

 :hihi: seriously though, Extreme sucked once already, there is no reason to see any of them back in the spotlight

Bring in Paul Tobias to replace Buckethead!!!!!! ?:hihi: :hihi: :hihi: That's some funny shit man. Keep'm coming.

Do you even have a clue how great nuno bettencourt is? I bet you don't. He is one of the best guitarist in the world. Have you even heard his solo stuff? You also know he can shred right?

Actually no i haven't heard his solo stuff, but i have heard he is a really good guitarist. I was making a joke more than anything. sorry to hurt your feelings. but those 2 songs i mentioned were pretty crappy you have to admit that at least.

Besides i doubt Axl will bring in another guitarist, just cuz of all the things said by band members in interviews.

I have a feeling gnr will remain, Axl, Robin, Richard, Tommy, Brain, Dizzy, Pittman (If pittman is even still there)

You did not hurt my feelings but he is just as good as buckethead. That is  how good this guy is.

would you mind PMing me his best tune? I'd like to check it out

I hope u are aware how different Extreme is from Guns N' Roses. Extreme sounds like a remake of Bon Jovi (Cupid's Dead :no: ). Do you want a guitarist like that in GN'R? True, Nuno is a good guitarist, but not everybody's playing style suits the band,
P.S: The black nail polish is fucking over the line!

LOL!! :hihi:

Or how 'bout "Axl Hires "Numero Nuno" For GNR...

Nuno Bettencourt would be a dream. come on he's portuguese like me, and my dad knows the guy! i'd so get to meet him then, cuz then it would be worth it! so he could tell me all about Axl's Moustache.
other than him, there's about a zillion guys that can fill in Slash/buckethead's shoes. i guess nuno would just be a lot cooler than any of the other guys.

That's a first, I don't think I've ever heard "Nuno" and "cool(er)" in the same sentence...

http://203.252.56.53/nunon4/Nuno%20-%20Live%20in%20Rio%20Guitar%20Solo.wmv
or
http://s37.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=332QXB9GMLC1101YCW10WL9554

do u ever know who he is? and not from extreme?

Yes. 

Why do you ask?

Then you should know he great he is. And he is "cool" if  you have ever seen him away from extreme.

Sorry but that?s just not the case, IMO. Nuno is a very good player, but players like Buckethead and Thal raised the bar and dance circles around him. Keep in mind that Buckethead and Thal are just three years younger then Nuno, yet they grew so much more during their career (I?m not talking about celebrity status here)? Their chops are so much more insane, the songwriting is richer, more diverse and contemporary. Bettencourt?s technique alone would be quite a big bottleneck if he was expected to do live what Buck did on the album (knowing Buck?s and Nuno?s abilities).

-PEACE-

I disagree. I think Bettencourt is right up there with BH. BH may  be a tad better but Nuno could play BHs parts on CD without a doubt.

He can play, no doubt about it.

But..

Axl's got an up hill battle as it is, I don't think hiring the former guitarist from Extreme (no matter how skilled he is) would be in the best interest of GNR.  Too much baggage comes along with
stigma that goes with the tag "former Extreme guitarist", negating any type of "cool" whatsoever.

Fortus played with N Synch and no one cares. So why would this be different?

I've really never heard Richard referred to as "former NSync guitarist".? Only "former Physcadelic Furs"
or "former Love Spit Love guitarist".? ?Beyond that, he's basically played in obscurity.

Bettencourt will always be known as "former Extreme guitarist" and no matter how you cut it, it's just
not cool.?

Is it fair?? Hell no.

Is it a perception thing?? Absolutely.?

No one would care that nuno was from extreme, plus that band was pretty big back in the day. 

how can u even compare ron thal's cds to nuno's. not even virtuosos like his shit. he is just so out there that i doubt anyone gets it. and even if u do, believe me u'r not the majoraty here.
schizophonic is a great cd, and yes, Nuno is just as good as BH. never the less it don't matter, the guy can play and write, he has awsome tunes, and he would seem a lot less weird then the guy with a bucket and a white mask. bh seems like he came from a star wars convention ( don't get me wrong i love the guy, in and out of gn'r) but nuno is much more of a rock n roll kinda a guy. BH is not rock n roll. and besides nuno is no longer part of extreme so i don't think it's fair to judge him cuz of his past, since then he has done a lot better since then IMO.
Butch walker was the guitar player for southgang that horrible 80's band that seemed like a rip off of extreme. and now he's this talented producer and song writer, so people can evolve into something different. and judging nuno's work, i guess it's the same situation. check out his band population one. they rock

Well, evryone cared when Cherone joined Van Halen...

Cherone is not Nuno. So I dont see your point? And right now it seems that nuno is play with Perry Farell, so you think Janes fans care? No, they dont.

anyone semi normal that will not have to re do parts

The Cherone comparison was meant to show historical presedence for Extreme related backlash.

As for Nuno and Farrell, there's been significant discord with a segment of Janes fans. ?Even Farrell's
former bandmates have wondered out loud about his new partnership.

With Axl hopefully striving for current relevence, Nuno just isn't the right guy. ?

Navarro is one to talk,he is whoring himself out to that rock star inxs show and did that crap on vh1.

Hands down, Marty Friedman should replace buckethead, I know that he played with dave cumstaine in Megadeth for a long time but he was very very good and could take newgnr in a whole new awesome direction.

Typical reactionary behavior again, attacking someone's else's opinion just because it doesn't coincide with yours.

How predictable.

Maybe you can edit your post after the fact to reflect otherwise...again. :rofl:

Oh so then why are some members of janes questioning Perrys choice of a guitar player?

Too much of an schlock rock stigma, a soft image and not exactly a player a distinctive sound, tone or style. 

Beyond that, outside of his days in Extreme he lacks a musical identity.

One more thing, why the change from John 5 (who's actually cool) to the obsession with Bettencourt?

If you really think Nuno outside extreme lacks musical identity then you really have no clue what  you are talking about. Nuno is always talked about with the likes of satch, vai and malstreem. As for switching from John 5 to Nuno isnt John 5 in APC or is that over now and has Maynard gone back with Tool?

Nuno is better than John5 btw.

Name one project of note Nuno has done post Extreme, one thing that would separtate him in the music listening publics mind from his prior band.

I tend to be very clued in.. :yes:



So?? Notice have how none of those guys have done a damn thing noteworthy within the confines of a group dynamic in like 15 years??


I believe you're thinking of Geordie White, aka Twiggy Ramirez..


Maybe for a guy who thinks Coldplay "rocks" and Jordis should have been taken over for Scott Weiland in VR, but not for anyone who's hoping Axl can be a force on todays music scene.

Believe whatever little thing you?ve got going there, but Thal is by far the greater songwriter and credited for it. He makes fantastically creative compositions with some of the best arrangements I?ve ever heard. The man has made some absolutely mind-boggling solo albums and is one of greatest producers in recent years (he works with practically everybody)? He?s one of the most accomplished ?young? guitar players out there and other virtuoso?s are all over his stuff, they love it. Nuno has a-b-s-o-l-u-t-e-l-y nothing on the man?


Neither are you, but at least I?ve seen enough good guitar players for not having to rely on a strange mix of chauvinism and uneducated guessing to justify my statements. It?s great of you to admit that you don?t get Thal?s work, however such a statement usually is indicative of the time you spend listening to his stuff (and less for my taste in music, like you seem to imply). I, and many others with me, think that Thal?s work isn?t out there at all.


It?s a good CD, but nothing to fancy compared to Colma, Population Override, Electric Tears, Monsters & Robots, Hands etc??

Bettencourt?s greatest successes have been in his Extreme in days, it?s not his solo work (say what you want, but it?s simply the case). His solo work is interesting because of his boogie/funky approach to guitarmusic and the adding of Arabic and Slavic style modalities and some pretty impressive technical abilities. It?s all good and nice, but not enough to cut the umbilical cord with Extreme. Furthermore, the guy is 3 years older then Buck or Thal, but if you put their discographies next to each other it really doesn?t show. At least not enough to be rightfully compared to the people who are currently setting the tone in instrumental genre.

It?s a commonly known fact that Bettencourt uses A LOT of licks and chops from others (Malmsteen?s and Vai?s in particular) and that?s really not the stuff pioneers are made of, I?m sorry. Consequently his chops are just not up to par with what Buckethead or Thal are doing (since they really explore new possibilities). Bettencourt?s songwriting is much more one-dimensional, where Buckethead and Thal play many (if not all) styles and try to build bridges between all possible kinds of genres, being fresh innovative and true pioneers, taking the game to the next level.

Surely Buckethead and Thal are heavily influenced by some of their hero?s, but there are worlds between being influenced and down right copying.


Who are you to say that Buckethead isn?t Rock n? Roll? Bucket, white mask, star wars convention (??), are these the arguments you have to support such a bold statement? I?m sorry but that?s just laughable. This is a perfect example of the stereotypical mindset that is typical for some people on this board, which has noting to do with being Rock-minded as far as I?m concerned. Talking about ?real rockers? with hairstyles and clothes as main focal points, where it should be music. It?s all Greek to me?

Rock is and has always been the genre of the outcast, originating from those who dared to be different. Buckethead is a perfect example of just that (both in music as in appearance). It?s a blessing that the Rock-fans of the past were more tolerant then some of their current counterparts.


Sure people can evolve. I just think that Nuno hasn?t evolved enough to shake off his Extreme stigma. Furthermore, Nuno is known for being a perfectionist of almost absurd proportions. I don?t know if I should start to characterize Axl here?but I have a feeling that most people can do the math on why especially a guy like Nuno would mean trouble for Axl. Axl needs one-take-wonders like Buckethead. Or a band member who can assist him in taking on the studio work like Thal. Axl doesn?t need a guy who is even more insecure about what he?s doing then Axl himself?

-PEACE-


A big part of the reason why that is happening is because he ripping of their licks and chops, it?s really no well kept secret. He does it tastefully, but nonetheless?

amen to that.

You should write this on the main board and try to wake up some people.

Nuno has toured the world with his solo bands who cares if the causal music person does not know who is he outside of extreme. I bet most people if you ask who nuno bettencourt is would not even know him from extreme. Even if they do they do what does that matter? Your problem is you are all worried about what former bands people were in and not how talented they are.  Has the new gnr been hurt because Fortus was on an N Synch album? No, I dont think so.

Nuno has been in groups and if you were clued in then you would have a clue. Also Buckethead over the past years does not do much in the confinds of a group either save guns n roses and the few times he played with Primus. So what is your point?

As for me thinking cold play rocks. Yes i think cold play are great, so what is your point? As for saying Jordis should take over for Scott you really need to learn the word sarcasm. You claim you are so clued in but you seem so clueless.

That's insanity.? He is first and foremost known for his involvement in Extreme.

It's inarguable.?



It's a perception thing, the same stigma Cherone and VH faced.

Again, inarguable.

I believe I covered the Fortus issue earlier in this thread.


My point is Nuno has zero identity to todays music fan outside of Extreme.? I believe I made that perfectly clear.


Point being, with your taste in music it doesn't surprise me one iota that you'd think Nuno would be a good fit for GNR.



Since any kind of sarcasm or wit is normally void in your posts, I tend to think your original post was either serious or just a plea for attention coming in the form of an outlandish statement merely to incite argument.

You wouldn't do that would you??

The above question was obviously said in a sarcastic tone...

nobody

Marco Sfogli.

There's a 0% chance of it happening, but I'd like to see Nick Perri from Silvertide join GNR.? He's blues-rock based, knows his licks, is young (face it, with all of GNR being around 40, it'd be nice to have someone 22 just so you could relate with him more for the young kids) and definitely has the rock n' roll swagger if people are looking for the GNR image.? For me it all comes down to the music, which would put him #1, but all those other things are an added bonus.?

Slash!!

Oh, I forgot, he has band!

 :rofl:

They don't need to replace him.. They already have two..

Replace KFC guy with a real blues rocker lead guitarist like this guy - http://geocities.com/frostbite974/Loki_Strike_Halloween_Blowout.mp3

No one can "replace" Buckethead. The guy is amazing! Download a couple of his tunes from Limewire or whatever you use to download music, (Nottingham Lace, Welcome to Buckethead Land).

The guy is amazing at leads, so please, no one can replace the guy!

NICK

tracci guns from L.A. guns

No one should replace BH.. just because he should have never been part of GNR.

No one! Isn't it enough with two guitarists?

I think it is.

What are talking about it?
Why not?

Well I dont understand how he fit in Gnr anyway.

I guess he was very odd in GNR - but I think he added a lot... GNR will never be like the original, so bringing in players like that really mixes it up.

Jesse Katsopolis

i agree, buckethead should never have been in gn'r, he's too cool to have to bow down to axls dictations. atleast it braught him to the attention of the world. i would never have had colma or bucketheadlan or giant robot if it wasn't for him joining gn'r so i'm greatfull.

Wow, that's the first "Buckethead was too good for GN'R" I've ever heard.  I believe its the other way around.  Bucket didn't deserve to be in GN'R.

Seriously? Buckethead is as good, if not better a lead player then the current guitar players. His images fits perfectly.

Honestly, I don't hold any of GN'R's current guitarists in very high regard.  Also Bucket's image does not fit in with GN'R.  GN'R was about being badass guys who didn't give a shit and didn't take shit from anyone.  Buckethead is just a fucking weirdo with a dumb gimmick.

Yeah, he should be a professional wrestler. :rofl: Seriously though, even though he didn't fit in, I am looking forward to hearing his contributions to CD.

buckethead is the man, he's a bad ass guitar player and his creativity clearly would have been restricted had he remained in gn'r. i don't think he's too good for gn'r, i think he's too independant for gn'r.

who gives a shit if you think he's wierd? he's far more talented than you'll ever be and he's intelligant enough to have an alter-ego to try and seperate his public life from his private life.

intelligant enough to have an alter-ego?? come on now if you have a alter-ego you have some problems that need to be delt with by a shrink

I 2nd that

rubbish! i think the fact that he dosn't feel he has to let the world know who he is shows that he's comfetable with himself but wants to maintain a level of privicy. most people think its wierd to keep your true identity from the public, thats because most people in this world crave fame. why is it wierd not to crave fame and attention? i think its quite humble.

Maybe Buckethead could start a side project with Garth Brooks alter-ego.  I guess that would be the most intelligent band of all-time?  I'm not disputing Bucket's talent.  He's an excellent player.  I'd sure hope he's better than me, josh, since I don't even play guitar.  I'm just saying I don't want him anywhere near GN'R.  He doesn't belong.

I just want to know, does buckethead have a long term girlfriend?

yeah. Buckethead belongs to the past. The page is turned with him, and that's fine like that.

for all you buckethead naysayers check this shit out,

Now nobody can deny his musical prowess : ok:

http://www.youtube.com/watch.php?v=jXxl71OSnTE&search=buckethead

This guy is just plain nuts with a guitar :o

Edit: it was posted by a user named 'Anagram of Oral Sex' at mygnr

either tracci guns or slash :beer:

Tracii Guns? Nah, he's not even that great of a player/songwriter.

Listen to the Waking The Dead album and you won't be saying that anymore.

Slash.

Brian May, then new GNR can become a new supergroup.

the whole band should be replaced by the former and original members

Now thats the best thought Ive read so far.

How about an unmasked Buckethead replacing Buckethead? :rofl:

That was the first thing I thought of when I heard of his departure. :'(

I subscribe to that...

They don't need to replace Buckethead,the other two can handle the guitar parts, :yes:

You should have told that to Axl before the last Rock in Rio.

what if buckethead hasnt left.maybe he just wanted out of the gnr spotlight until things started happenin,so he could concentrate on his own stuff.but if he has left which is more likely then i think robin could definetly fill his boots as long as hes been practising these last couple of years.

Hopefully no...

I know it's just your own opinion, but why do you say that?

Well Jonathan with all respect I dont like Buckethead or the other replacements...  :no:

 

Yes! Wasn't he rumored to be working on CD?

Yes, I also read that rumour, but it's an old one... maybe according to axl's last statements about GNR arrengements similar to Queen's  Brian May might be a special guest.

Shaquille O' Neal was rumored too.  :rofl:

Yes, I read that he did some rap parts...  :crying:

Damn, that scared the hell out of me. Nobody else is wierded out by that?

Will Buckethead or Paul Huge be back?

Could there be a miracle chance that Slash or Izzy would do this tour? ;D

Or will it be someone new???

I hope we get an announcement soon that may tell us the answer.  :yes:

I am the third guitarist. But I cant reveal my sources just yet.

I am not 100 sure BH will not come back.. Would be kind of hard for the two players to do all the parts... Too tought to say, but I think they might have been auditioning some guys just not saying so though..

i think if the band can patch thinsg up between themselves and buckethead, i think hed come back beause theres gonan be action now

noone has said Slash yet.. So i'll get it out of the way lol.

Genius. ?:rofl:

i think either buckethead or slash (seriously...)   or just richard and robin... :hihi:

fuck this shit.... we`ll see it/ get to know it tomorrow...

You thinking those guitar lessons were for nothing? Axl will man an axe this time around.

Slash please come back! We still love you ?8)

Bucket

Finck-Fortus are perfect.
But is Slash can make an apparition like a big surprise, it would kick ass!

all we needed was a little patience.

hey , if all out votes and emails got gnr to do rir , maybe we can do the same and get bucket back.

I'm sure nesquick would head up the campaign for us and get us started.  :rofl:

I want Slash or Buckethead....... I didn't like how Robin Finck would use the same guitar as Slash used and then try to do some of the same poses as Slash did as Robin tried to do slash's solos. :rant:

At least Buckethead took the solos and made him his own by doing cool shit to them.

I do like all of Robin's original work though on these new songs.

Slash if not Izzy

I really don't think so

SLASH, IZZY, DUFF & MATT

and why does everyone think GNR needs 3 guitarist all the sudden,
just cause the 2002 version needed 3 people, to do what Slash and Izzy do?

Me either.. Wasn't serious.

And no old Gunner is coming back.. Stop dreaming.

i dont want buckethead back, i'd prefer slash or zakk wylde ;P

!!!

not all of the sudden. The perfect chain is of the 8.

BH left because of no release. logically speaking, when the album is out he is in, I hope. :yes:

Do I hear Pat Smear ?????????  :hihi:

the best in GNR was 5 people, but Dizzy can come along cause he is cool

i think they ll be fine with richard and robin, im assuming that tommy will be on bass. ?but if slash did show up, you know that it'll be absolutely crazy

Zakk is way to heavey for Axl. Besides new BLS in June.

They prob dont have a replacement... Two guitars is enough.

I have a strong feeling Buckethead will be back by Rio.

i hope bucket head go to rir5, because i think richar fortus is just a rithym player, but that other guy...robin fink, i don`t know why he dares to make guitar solos, he looks so without technique   :rant: ....it`s just my opinion, i`m sure mr. rose can get a better guitar player, but i don`t know why he insist with that robin fink...guy....he should seek for al pitrelli or  a unknow guitar player  :beer: , i don`t mean a virtuso, i mean a good guitarrist not robin fink...he`s pretty bad,,, BELIVE IN ME.

Ooh.. There right... Well I hope they all work out there problems and everyone goes back where they came from... And no one could outdo Slash and Izzy... There amazing.

I wanna Buck comeback to the band..if is not...John 5 is the man perfect to remplace him.

damn honestly the only man to take place as a guitarrist in GNR, is definitely John Frusciante of the Chilli Peppers, damn that guy has the energy and the stage presency, reminds me of Slash...

what the fuck...John frusciante seems an steven adler 2

I smell what you're cookin', but that won't happen. It would be some good shit

You know, I've been hoping that Buckethead leaving/quitting/whatever was a good news bit at the time, but that he would be back whenever the album was released.  Given how many have participated in these songs, imagine the liner notes...I'm sure I'm kidding myself, but I truly hope he's "officially back" for the upcoming shows and (hopeful) album release...

Let me think.. Izzy.

Do you all think Bucket would legitematly come back?  I thought he left because of Axl calling off the tour and no release of the album.....basically b/c he didnt want to deal with Axl anymore.

I feel like Axl is the Terrel Owens of the Music Industry

Bucket's replacement = Stevie Lee. ;D

I should replace BH, I can play really fast...  but thats all...

and i can replace axl cos i can run just as fast on stage  :yes:

:rofl:

Ahh but do you have the legs for it? :o

After hearing CITR.... BRIAN MAY. He and Axl sound AWESOME together, and he'd be a good stabilizing influence on Axl and the band with all his experience.

Totally agree.

Brian May is just the experience that GNR need for their new tour. However, I think this would've worked well with the old GNR and I don't think he will like or agree with the new direction and material Axl has.

Nobody ! I'd go with Finck and Fortus. Two players are way enough, and they're both very good. I like Finck's playing a lot.

Who Should Replace Buckethead: my li'l brother! He rocks! :peace:

Slash.

Buckethead has dates well into June....highly unlikely he'll come back.

Don't even dream slash is coming back, not gonna happen.

Most prob they will stick with two guitars.

Finck's got a bluesy style that is very entertaining in Better at least. Brian May's playing in CITR was the most impressive solo for me so far, but I think it's wishful thinking that he'd join the band. You know, with all that other stuff he's doing.

Here is a list of guys who I would be interested in seeing in GNR:

Neil Zaza
Guthrie Govan
Marco Sfogali
Rusty Cooley
Chris DeGarmo
Ron Thal
Marty Friedman
Nuno Bettencourt
Paul Gilbert

Three names: Andy/Izzy/Saul

Great choice! : ok:

He is an awesome player, and would bring a great skill set to the band.

If Axls still wanting a 3 guitar lineup, then I'm sure this late in the game that he already has his replacement.

Yeah, we all know what great music he has made  :hihi:

No, thanks :no:

Please Axl, if you're reading this: Dont do it, please !!  :nervous: 

WES wasn't the guy who leaked the tracks?  :hihi:

I'd be all for Borland joining GN'R, he's creative and he rocks. He also hates LB btw.

Yeah, that's exactly what GnR needs... Limp Bizkit members... maybe if we get real lucky we could get some Link n' Sync members too. Urgh. ???? ::)

No no he shouldn't! please go away now!

No offense (I love buckethead) but GnR doesn't need any more oddly shaved heads, KFC buckets, and/or silly looking face paint. Am I the only one who thought the VMA's looked a little bit like a freak show?

Once again, I love the new stuff, I love all them members, but come-on... gangsta jerseys, kfc, monk haircuts... we don't need Wes.

GNR already has someone whos played with N'Sync.

Link n' Sync in my name for Linkin Park, whom place as low on my totem of respec as N'Sinc, Limp Bizkit, Korn and all the other manufactured Crap Rock Bands, Faith No More rip-offs (N'Sinc excluded of course).

Every Korn song in exictance is a rip-off of Midlife Crisis by Faith No More.

WHAT THE FUCK....??

BH sucks compaired to slash. slash is GNR. he's just as Gnr as axl. they are the heart of the band. BH is just some punk that thinks he can be a all star. to bad he never will be.

and i say a unknown. some one who likes old school not new age. GNR needs to sound like GNR. thats what makes the band great. i suggest some one who has been playing for at least 15 years. you dont want to 20 year old with a 45 year old. its like off .... just a little.

I think you better check, both your eyes and your ears, because you obviously don't know shit.


Sucks compared to Slash? Have you ever seen Buckethead play?

i think axl should talk to wes borland...............about making choclate brownies and what fabric conditioner he uses,oh and his fav shampoo.but not about joining GNR  :peace:

I think this discussion has already been made a few years ago.

I don't like him.

Terrible idea - it wouldn't even be a good marketing idea to attract "new" fans.  LB are a joke, a flash in the pan.  nobody take them or their music seriously anymore.  There are much more talented guitar players out there.

they were a fucking gimmick band that hit the right time like kid rock... No one gives a fuck about that shit anymore.. Ten years from now no one will be dying for a limp reunion... yeah we need another nookie :hihi:

I agree  : ok:

and when i posted this a year and a half ago i got the same response :hihi:

I don't like Wes Borland or Limp Bizkit and I think it would be a horrible move for Axl.

exactly, most of the rock in the mid to late 90s was all gimmick rock, all looking for "the next big sound" but all failing miserably.  Even the ones that were successful, now their sound just seems so dated and boring.  Does anyone still put on their LB or kid rock or linkin park CDs???  I bet they get played as much as my Dokken discs hahah

Wes Borland is busy now, he formed a band with former Nine Inch Nails bassist Danny Lohner and drummer Josh Freese called Black Light Burns.

and for all you people hating on him, he was offered guitarist spots in Nine Inch Nails and A Perfect Circle.

Fred Durst is a no talent asshole and Limp Bizkit as a whole sucks,  but Wes Borland is a damn good guitarist.

It would be cool if Axl could talk Zakk Wylde to come join him.But that would never happen

hey I'm still breaking the chains :-*  Linkin park. . never disliked a band more ,that cover of home sweet home with vince :nervous: that fucking shit song breaking the habbit that played sim milion time per day.. I wonder if anyone will care about creed in a few years.. All those albums sold ,4 number one singles off one album

No. No. And ... no. :rant:

After the KFC freak, I don't want anybody from Biscuit Mou in GN'R.

I love the actual line-up just as it is, thanks. Robin & Richard will do just fine :yes:

I totally agree. Just say no to Wes Borland. Horrible idea. Shame on whomever started this thread.

I thought Wes was Buckethead.  :hihi:

I know, its amazing how the 90s/early 2000s bands sold tons of records.  But, if you look at record sales historically, they don't mean much in terms of how a band/music is remembered.  I mean, even Vanilla Ice sold a lot of records, MC Hammer.....Winger and Warrant were prob multi platinum too you know?  now they are punch lines.  I think the masses will consume anything you put in front of them to be honest.  If you sell the packaging, it doesn't really matter whats inside to most people.

Breaking the chains IS a good tune! haha.  but NOTHING tops Dream Warriors...awesome video too hahaha  : ok:  Dear god, I am having flash backs to the breaking the chains video - I think that could be the worst video of the 1980s - the scene when they literally "break the chains" JUST in time for the guitar solo hahaha.  So funny.  Even funnier is the fact I owend the VHS of all the dokken videos.  I was sooo cool. haha

Wha???  You're joking, right?

Maybe Axl should talk to George Lynch instead, eh? haha

Lynch is one of the Greatest! Listen to L/P or REvolution and you could see that he could take GNR beyone 80's metal. Anyway . . . saw this on blabbermouth.net

"Former DIO/WWIII guitarist Tracy G has been working with a new band which he describes as "epic[-sounding] hard rock with a heavy blues edge." The group are currently rehearsing and recording demos in preparation for live shows. No further information is available at this time."

EPIC! BLUES EDGE! NO FURTHER INFORMATION AT THIS TIME!  . . . ALL THIS VAGUENESS MAKES ME THINK GNR! : ok: :hihi: :hihi: :rofl:

Def randy rhoads if he were still aliv but since hes not probs the avngd guitarist

jimmy page, lol... fuck i don't know... slash?  maybe

nobody, finck and fortus will do

You will see someone famous taking over for Buckethead this tour....mark my words.
Don't know who, but it will not be a fill-in scrub or your buddy down the street

Cantrell would be cool, but the guy is a major songwriter, not sure he'd be into coming in and playing other people's parts

Perhaps Russell Hammond from Almost Famous?

If they were at least a well-oiled freak show, then I'd be fine with it.  As it were, the VMAs were a bit slopping in my opinion, and the appearances definitely overshadowed the music, as it were.  That said, I was still grinning from ear to ear, not believing that GnR was actuallly back...

However, Buckethead really stood out in terms of solos and making an impact on the lineup in terms of sound.   Following Slash and BH will be a tough act to follow...

Slash, Slash, Slash, Slash (repeats many times.....)

mmm Slash slash slash (repeasts many more times)  :peace:

traci guns  8)

JJ French  :hihi:

No man, the whole world knew it.

Katrina Johansson


NO, I am not joking.  She rocks and she's HOT.  GNR could use a hot chick shreddin on the stage.

Long Red hair and long legs!!!!

 :drool: i dont really care who replaces buckethead, because it isnt the same without any of the original members, so you cant really consider it gn'r, its basically a new band that axl put together which suck. But it would be so kewl if all the old members (axl duff steve izzy slash) got back together.

There are several stellar guitarists out there that I'd love to see in GNR, but not at the expense of breaking up a band.   otherwise both Christopher and Michael Amott from Arch Enemy would be excellent.  How about Marty Friedman formerly of Megadeth or Al Pitrelli of Savatage/Megadeth... we need a classic shredder to balance out Robin who is, shall we say, a bit unorthodox... (trying to be nice)

I forgot how awesome this guy was! He was in Beautiful Creatures and played on their debut album!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=O4WrZhWbdS8

Yeah I loved that CD much better than their second one

Omfg. Does every possible guitarist need a new thread? Theres a THREAD for this crap

http://www.heretodaygonetohell.com/board/index.php?topic=27782.0 (http://www.heretodaygonetohell.com/board/index.php?topic=27782.0)

Threads like this is why the forum is becoming crowded and lame.

I didn't realize it. No need to get an attitude over it...

I liked this place because it wasn't nearly as hostile as others. It seems that is changing recently. We are all here for the same reason, we should be able to get along.


On Topic: DJ is great, but im hoping for a bigger name for GNR>

Was Slash, Matt Duff, Steven, Adler, Izzy or Gilby a big name before joining Gn'R? Not really, so why does a new member have to be someone everyone knows?

Look.. I've been here awhile, and the reason I liked this forum was because it was organized, fun, and respectful. Now it just seems like noobs are ruining it. I rarely post here because of that. People make threads about the same things over and over again and its just annoying. I wasn't trying to diss or make you feel bad. Im not even calling you a noob. Im just saying try looking next time and respecting the rules.

  -jack

I've been here since 2002 if not longer..don't let the post count fool you.

Beautiful Creatures' first cd had stellar guitar playing.  Their second one, "Deuce" was recorded after Ashba left the group and is average.  I can't believe I forgot about that guy!  Hell yeah, he would be a great choice!

To the guy pissing and moaning about the topic: if the topic is such a waste of your time, why do you have time to post and complain about it? Just move on.

I don't really agree with Ashba in GnR...but I respect ur opinion.

I do think the hostility and the "rules" are starting to ruin alot of the fun here.

I'm ok with the rules in place, with all the activity going on we need organization, and that's why mods merge topics, move topics, lock topics etc.

However, it is a mod's job to handle this kind of thing, not everyone screaming what the fuck is wrong with you, this topic is on page 3 damn noob shut up and go home. People make mistakes, people are going to break rules knowingly or not. And if someone wants to correct someone, there is a nicer way to do it than is currently being done by older members.

It is also the job of the poster to check the board in order to avoid redundancy. Common sense really.


I am getting tired of these 'I have a thought about GnR, let me post a new thread about it" threads as well.

I agree, i check the board a lot only to find very pointless topics on page one. I agree the mess needs to get cleaned up, i just think it could be done in a nicer way.

come on men chill out

don make this forum a horrible and hostile place to post like mygnr

i agrre with gunnerone 84

Yeah I've seen you around BurningHills. Sorry bout the harshness. But you must have noticed a change in the people and topics here.. its just getting cluttered.


The topic IS a waste of my time AND board space. And im here cause its bs that people take up board space when theres ALREADY other threads for things like this. (im not trying to disrespect you burninghills)


People are hostile cause the rules are being broken. Alot of the older posters don't bother posting here anymore cause its falling apart (no disrespect ment towards Jarmo and the mods.. you guys are doin what you can. i love HTGTH. thats why im pissed). Its just annoying to see my favorite forum get wreaked by a flood of new people. I love this place and im sorry if im being "rude"


It seems like sometimes the mods aren't there.. so why not tell people off? I really dont know. I dont mean to be a jerk.. and I can understand I was one.. but its hard to balance being nice, and trying to get the rules through to people. Im sorry I came off how I did.


Thank you Killingvector... you've been here a great deal longer than me, and I respect you.


Yeah.. once again, sorry about being harsh. =/


And I dont want this forum to be a mess like MyGNR. But yeah agreed.. I'll try and watch myself next time.

Was Slash, Matt Duff, Steven, Adler, Izzy or Gilby a big name before joining Gn'R? Not really, so why does a new member have to be someone everyone knows?

...Neither was Axl.

what???

What do you mean pal?

Was Axl a big name before joining Guns n Roses???????

if they plan to keep a sound like bh they need john 5. if they have a long term plan for a different style guitarist, they could have pittman just sample bucket for now. so that justs open the doors from anyone literally from izzy to carlos santana. i personally think kim from soundgarden would fit in awesome. he rocks really hard and can solo awesome. he is really ugly though.

I totally think R Fink can handle the dutys himself, he impressed me last time i saw em (2002) But i guess on May 15 i get to see exactly what happened with the line up, SO EXCITED!!!  :smoking:

Steve Vai


but i think 2 is enough anyway

A guy related to aiken promotions owner here ireland says thats details have been received as regards stage set-up, stage hands, gear, times of arrival etc

Strange as it may seem he say its appears that "Dizzy's guitar tech" is listed as a member of the group working the stage.

So has Dizzy have replaced buckethead...not playing his parts but by taking on the rhythem guitar in songs that require it live and then back to piano on others.? This frees up space for richard fortus to take on many of the buckethead parts (with his own slant live).

So when the band walk out on stage next Friday it will be same but no buckethead.?

May be the enigma. Good choice if it's him.

Interesting, who gave you this idea ? ;D lol

Like who?

You gave me this idea ?:yes:
It it's him, he is good.

AlwaysGNR gave me this idea :P

http://www.roxie77.com/

I'm lost-who are you talking about?

Ryan Roxie, he was touring with Alice Cooper last summer and quit some months ago.

Ok-he played on 2nd snakepit album also, and I seen him play an acoustic show with Gilby

 :nervous: what?

ryan roxie is a guitar player. pretty good too but he is no shredder.

Was he playing lead guitar of Alice?

No way IMO ;D

Roxy SUCKS. Theres no way in hell he could play that solo that was being played while Axl was on eddie trunk.

Can he shred?

no he cant. He's not good enough to be in guns. Even Paul Tobias is a better guitarist.

how aboot bumblefoot?  :confused:

:hihi: Yep!

Yngwie Malmsteen.
or Buddy Holly.

Yngwie Malmsteen

Zakk Wylde would have been good for GN'R. I would love to hear GN'R with pinch harmonics  :hihi:

Bumblefoot  it was  8)

I hear Poison may break up. Finally Slash's and BH's shoes may be filled by guitar god CC Deville.  :rofl: