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Title: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: suicide on July 22, 2006, 04:40:01 AM Found this on www.gunsnrosesonline.com:
Quote Press Release 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Guns N' Roses want the people of Newcastle to know that the crowd at their sold out show Wednesday night was terrific. The band played a sweaty two hour show on the hottest night in a lifetime bolstered by the audience's incredible support. Unfortunately, the band was not able to give the crowd the encore they deserved due to the behaviour of a couple of cowards in the audience. Guns N' Roses keyboard player Dizzy Reed explained "Newcastle was one of the best gigs of the entire tour. I had puddles of sweat underneath my keyboards and loved every second of it except when some idiots decided to throw things at the stage. When Axl got hit the first time, the audience pointed out who threw the object and security tossed him out so we came back. Then Axl got hit in the mouth with another object, so thanks to the behavior of two morons who obviously don't know how to behave at a rock concert, the show ended with no encores. I've been in this band for sixteen years and stupid shit like throwing stuff at the stage is something we won't tolerate. We're not targets, we're musicians." Guitarist Robin Finck stated, "We had a great time Wednesday night and Axl sang his ass off but you do not wait around to get hit in the mouth for a third time." Guns N' Roses vocalist Axl Rose had this to say, "Getting hit wasn't a big deal. We stopped the song and gave a warning. We came back and started the song over and completed it. We then said goodnight. The house lights went down and I got hit a second time, in the mouth, by a solid object thrown by someone in the audience. After having warned the crowd that we would leave, and having played more than two hours, we left the stage and called it a night with the full support of everyone in the band, our guests and Management. Izzy was the first to immediately support the decision verbally to me personally before I had physically left the stage area. Tommy and Frank came to my dressing room to say how much they appreciated the decision to not continue under those conditions, and express their support for not tolerating anyone throwing items at the stage with a negative intent. This has been GNR's policy since playing Donnington in 1988. We thank everyone for coming, we hope everyone got home safely and we hope to play Newcastle again - hopefully without those looking for enjoyment at others expense. Cheers!" Guns N' Roses look forward to continuing their sold out UK tour in Glasgow tonight. Source: Sanctuary Group Plc Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: mikegiuliana on July 22, 2006, 04:42:44 AM I love how izzy was the first to say OK lets wrap it up.. He knew what could happen.. :hihi: Nice to see axl acting mature in this situation
Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: 33 on July 22, 2006, 04:48:11 AM Nice to see that we are getting some press releases now from the band! Its so ggod to see this and clears all up from the other night! You cant blame the band for walking after shit like that happens! Mike
Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: Jim Bob on July 22, 2006, 04:57:38 AM real cool of the band to inform us of what happened. : ok:
Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: Layne Staley's Sunglasses on July 22, 2006, 05:00:06 AM Thank you GN'R and Merck and everyone over at Sanctuary for setting the record straight! :beer:
Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: snow white on July 22, 2006, 05:06:06 AM Thats good to have the band say something about the incident. I didn't realise that Axl actually got hit, so I guess they had every right to cut the show short.
Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: tim_m on July 22, 2006, 05:07:31 AM knowing now that he was hit twice the second time in the mouth. i don't blame them for leaving. the third time could have hurt him or one of the other band members. i'm glad they all collectively decided to leave and not just axl making the decision for them all.
Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: jazjme on July 22, 2006, 05:08:10 AM IM glad they came out and said it, I suspected that and said so much in a thread how at other shows axl and the band did vocalise this, and gave the srowd a chance, I dont blame them for sticking to thier guns and following through, no one needs that shit!
Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: Mysteron on July 22, 2006, 05:40:19 AM The press release is genuine
Spread it around if you haven't already done so Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: mahimahi23 on July 22, 2006, 05:42:19 AM After having warned the crowd that we would leave, and having played more than two hours, we left the stage and called it a night with the full support of everyone in the band, our guests and Management.
Since he added that they had already played two hours, I wonder what would have happened if this had happened like the 3rd of 4th song in, would he still have left and more than likely caused a riot?? Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: -Jack- on July 22, 2006, 05:55:12 AM Mmm im glad the band is being more vocal. Finally! Haha
Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: Big Gun on July 22, 2006, 06:02:45 AM How bout some new album release news to keep us cool? ;D
Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: badapple81 on July 22, 2006, 08:54:36 AM Quote Dizzy.. I've been in this band for sixteen years and stupid shit like throwing stuff at the stage is something we won't tolerate. We're not targets, we're musicians." Guitarist Robin Finck stated, "We had a great time Wednesday night and Axl sang his ass off but you do not wait around to get hit in the mouth for a third time." Exactly right.. there is only so much you put up with.. I wouldn't have stayed out there to be a target waiting to get hit. Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: Locomotive98 on July 22, 2006, 09:01:01 AM Does anyone think that if he turned up on time instead of leaving everyone waiting in the sweltering heat then he might not get stuff thrown at him?
I dont condone the behaviour of the throwers, but you reap what you sow dont you. Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: SINSHINE on July 22, 2006, 09:12:44 AM Hmmmm...this is interesting. I'm certainly glad to see the band vocalizing their intentions, however, part of me feels that this press release was meant more to prove to U.S. concert promoters that, yes, in fact, GN'R CAN complete a tour without incident (in other words, what happened in Newcastle doesn't count).
Maybe it's just me be over analytical though :-\ Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: badapple81 on July 22, 2006, 09:15:49 AM I don't consider it to be a big deal.
Idiots were throwing coins and objects which hit Axl in the face, so no encore to protect their own safety. Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: dolphin on July 22, 2006, 09:24:30 AM Found this on www.gunsnrosesonline.com: Quote Press Release 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Guns N' Roses want the people of Newcastle to know that the crowd at their sold out show Wednesday night was terrific. The band played a sweaty two hour show on the hottest night in a lifetime bolstered by the audience's incredible support. Unfortunately, the band was not able to give the crowd the encore they deserved due to the behaviour of a couple of cowards in the audience. Guns N' Roses keyboard player Dizzy Reed explained "Newcastle was one of the best gigs of the entire tour. I had puddles of sweat underneath my keyboards and loved every second of it except when some idiots decided to throw things at the stage.? When Axl got hit the first time, the audience pointed out who threw the object and security tossed him out so we came back. Then Axl got hit in the mouth with another object, so thanks to the behavior of two morons who obviously don't know how to behave at a rock concert, the show ended with no encores.? I've been in this band for sixteen years and stupid shit like throwing stuff at the stage is something we won't tolerate.? We're not targets, we're musicians." Guitarist Robin Finck stated, "We had a great time Wednesday night and Axl sang his ass off but you do not wait around to get hit in the mouth for a third time." Guns N' Roses vocalist Axl Rose had this to say, "Getting hit wasn't a big deal. We stopped the song and gave a warning. We came back and started the song over and completed it. We then said goodnight. The house lights went down and I got hit a second time, in the mouth, by a solid object thrown by someone in the audience. After having warned the crowd that we would leave, and having played more than two hours, we left the stage and called it a night with the full support of everyone in the band, our guests and Management. Izzy was the first to immediately support the decision verbally to me personally before I had physically left the stage area. Tommy and Frank came to my dressing room to say how much they appreciated the decision to not continue under those conditions, and express their support for not tolerating anyone throwing items at the stage with a negative intent. This has been GNR's policy since playing Donnington in 1988.? We thank everyone for coming, we hope everyone got home safely and we hope to play Newcastle again - hopefully without those looking for enjoyment at others expense. Cheers!" Guns N' Roses look forward to continuing their sold out UK tour in Glasgow tonight. Source: Sanctuary Group Plc Where did Axl get hit the first time? The second time, it was the mouth. Where did he get hit the first time and was it also a coin? Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: Tomorrows on July 22, 2006, 09:30:23 AM Where did Axl get hit the first time? The second time, it was the mouth. Where did he get hit the first time and was it also a coin? Its a GNR press release - take it on face value or dont bother with it at all. Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: Decadence on July 22, 2006, 09:34:11 AM Hmmmm...this is interesting. I'm certainly glad to see the band vocalizing their intentions, however, part of me feels that this press release was meant more to prove to U.S. concert promoters that, yes, in fact, GN'R CAN complete a tour without incident (in other words, what happened in Newcastle doesn't count). Maybe it's just me be over analytical though? :-\ Fucksake, man, not everything is about the American tour. How about the European gigs being just as important to the band? The press release is pretty self explanatory if you ask me....it's an explanation as to what went down and why in Newcastle the other night. I'm sure if Axl wanted to say anything about the US tour or he wanted to reassure any promoters, he'd do so. He's hardly a shrinking violet when it comes to speaking his mind. Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: LaTeRaLuS on July 22, 2006, 09:39:44 AM i was at that gig, it makes me so fucking angry that some selfish dickheads decided to throw things on the stage knowing fine well how axl would react, y would anyone want to pay 40 quid to do that!
Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: kriss_boy on July 22, 2006, 09:40:13 AM Any videos of the incident?
I was at glasgow last nite and we all got to take pictures and videos and no one bothered, neither did axl as he couldnt miss the now customary 21 st centruy gigging experience which now invloves looking out into a crowd with 100s of mobile phones held up!! Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: agropolus on July 22, 2006, 09:47:43 AM Great to know the band and the management seem to care more about the fans these days! A press release like this one after the Philly riot in 2002 would have been great...
I wonder what some people are thinking now, those people who were Axl on wednesday after we heard about the incident, talking shit like "he has to grow up and stop doing that shit of walking out stage" Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: kriss_boy on July 22, 2006, 09:51:12 AM The video is on youtube.
Its a testament to GnRs popularity and success that not only have millions of fans followed them in the dark past 10 years.. but also the haters have followed the band too! People are looking for any stupid incident to get one over on this band. Bottom line is they played for 2 hours and he got hit twice! Wheres the fan/motivation in playing the last two songs when you know theres idiots in the crowd throwing coins?!?!? Hes a performer and wont play unless he can give 100%. After than incident he lost his 100%. Axl was in the right on this one. Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: Nytunz on July 22, 2006, 09:54:55 AM The video is on youtube. Its a testament to GnRs popularity and success that not only have millions of fans followed them in the dark past 10 years.. but also the haters have followed the band too! People are looking for any stupid incident to get one over on this band. Bottom line is they played for 2 hours and he got hit twice! Wheres the fan/motivation in playing the last two songs when you know theres idiots in the crowd throwing coins?!?!? Hes a performer and wont play unless he can give 100%. After than incident he lost his 100%. Axl was in the right on this one. link? ahh.. found it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MQ0RxN-7BU&search=guns%20n%20roses%202006%20uk Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: Hatts on July 22, 2006, 11:55:10 AM I think it's awesome that we are getting these kind of press releases now adays. I also think it's awesome they have actually finished a tour almost!
Quick question is gunsnrosesonline there new official site. I had heard it wasn't but i don't know if that has changed. Hatts Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: Mr.Intensity on July 22, 2006, 11:57:20 AM It's ashame some fucking morons ruined it for the thousands of cool fans... not one time, but two....
You can't blame any of the members in Gnr for this one. Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: RnT on July 22, 2006, 11:59:29 AM Quick question is gunsnrosesonline there new official site. I had heard it wasn't but i don't know if that has changed. Hatts I was wondering the same thing... in the past they put the press release on gnronline.com Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: kingaxl on July 22, 2006, 12:06:18 PM gunsnrosesonline gotta be the official site...its so cool and well designed...i got a good feelin about it!!!!!!
Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: Bill 213 on July 22, 2006, 12:08:15 PM gunsnrosesonline gotta be the official site...its so cool and well designed...i got a good feelin about it!!!!!! And it's already been updated more than gnronline has been in the past 6 years. Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: Malcolm on July 22, 2006, 12:09:35 PM Really nice to get a press release and a few comments from the band about this...They should do this much more often....I dont blame Axl at all...Cool to see Izzy agreeing they should leave to
Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: killingvector on July 22, 2006, 12:11:02 PM Communication :love:
Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: DarrenLeves on July 22, 2006, 12:20:22 PM Im pleased the guys walked off stage, noone shold put up with things being thrown at them, whilst they are performing.
However what gets me is some people's reaction. If say R.E.M./Pearl Jam/The Who ETC had somthing thrown at them and they walked everyone would say well done. But because its Axl there are certain people saying he's a twat for doing so Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: agropolus on July 22, 2006, 12:22:34 PM I don't think gunsnrosesonline is the new official site, it seems like it's a fan site where they only publish official press releases. If you look in the 2003 news section they have news which says "Source: Guns N' Roses Official Site", with a link to gnronline.com
Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: Annie on July 22, 2006, 01:01:34 PM Good for you AXL! : ok:
Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: SINSHINE on July 22, 2006, 01:02:54 PM Hmmmm...this is interesting. I'm certainly glad to see the band vocalizing their intentions, however, part of me feels that this press release was meant more to prove to U.S. concert promoters that, yes, in fact, GN'R CAN complete a tour without incident (in other words, what happened in Newcastle doesn't count). Maybe it's just me be over analytical though? :-\ Fucksake, man, not everything is about the American tour.? How about the European gigs being just as important to the band?? The press release is pretty self explanatory if you ask me....it's an explanation as to what went down and why in Newcastle the other night.? I'm sure if Axl wanted to say anything about the US tour or he wanted to reassure any promoters, he'd do so.? He's hardly a shrinking violet when it comes to speaking his mind. My comment wasn't meant to belittle the European tour or make a U.S. tour look any more important. The fact is that the 2002 U.S. tour went up in smoke and when GN'R plan to take the stage in the U.S. again, certainly promoters will be looking at the results of this current European tour when judging the risk factor that comes with booking GN'R. That's all...no disrespect intended, man. ? 8) Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: Decadence on July 22, 2006, 02:51:43 PM Hmmmm...this is interesting. I'm certainly glad to see the band vocalizing their intentions, however, part of me feels that this press release was meant more to prove to U.S. concert promoters that, yes, in fact, GN'R CAN complete a tour without incident (in other words, what happened in Newcastle doesn't count). Maybe it's just me be over analytical though? :-\ Fucksake, man, not everything is about the American tour.? How about the European gigs being just as important to the band?? The press release is pretty self explanatory if you ask me....it's an explanation as to what went down and why in Newcastle the other night.? I'm sure if Axl wanted to say anything about the US tour or he wanted to reassure any promoters, he'd do so.? He's hardly a shrinking violet when it comes to speaking his mind. My comment wasn't meant to belittle the European tour or make a U.S. tour look any more important. The fact is that the 2002 U.S. tour went up in smoke and when GN'R plan to take the stage in the U.S. again, certainly promoters will be looking at the results of this current European tour when judging the risk factor that comes with booking GN'R. That's all...no disrespect intended, man. ? 8) Thanks for the explanation :) Sorry if I was a bit harsh! Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: warrocks on July 22, 2006, 03:05:21 PM Quote This has been GNR's policy since playing Donnington in 1988. there you have it! you are warned people : ok: they should put that policy on the publicity poster after the concerts :hihi: Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: Megaguns on July 22, 2006, 11:15:05 PM of course the fans are gonna be pissed about waiting in the heat for hours while axl waits for a fucking dinner or whatever. I say they need to start getting on stage on time or this type of crap will happen again
Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: jimmythegent on July 23, 2006, 12:39:12 AM is it just me, or did this press release infer Izzy is a member of GNR?
the gist of it does reek of justification, probably to smooth over US promoter concerns. Showing up on time would be a great way of avoiding trouble Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: sic. on July 23, 2006, 01:04:49 AM is it just me, or did this press release infer Izzy is a member of GNR? Not really. He just happened to be on stage when it happened. If it would've happened during My Michelle, Baz's comments might've been included had he been there. Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: kingaxl on July 23, 2006, 01:16:34 AM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7Qwtl-JjnQ&mode=related&search=
i find it pretty interestin....30 pounds and 15 years later....the guy got the same fuckin attitute....god thats soo cooll!!!!!! ;D Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: Natasha on July 23, 2006, 03:36:59 AM Found this on www.gunsnrosesonline.com: Quote Press Release 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Guns N' Roses want the people of Newcastle to know that the crowd at their sold out show Wednesday night was terrific. The band played a sweaty two hour show on the hottest night in a lifetime bolstered by the audience's incredible support. Unfortunately, the band was not able to give the crowd the encore they deserved due to the behaviour of a couple of cowards in the audience. Guns N' Roses keyboard player Dizzy Reed explained "Newcastle was one of the best gigs of the entire tour. I had puddles of sweat underneath my keyboards and loved every second of it except when some idiots decided to throw things at the stage.? When Axl got hit the first time, the audience pointed out who threw the object and security tossed him out so we came back.? Then Axl got hit in the mouth with another object, so thanks to the behavior of two morons who obviously don't know how to behave at a rock concert, the show ended with no encores.? I've been in this band for sixteen years and stupid shit like throwing stuff at the stage is something we won't tolerate.? We're not targets, we're musicians." Guitarist Robin Finck stated, "We had a great time Wednesday night and Axl sang his ass off but you do not wait around to get hit in the mouth for a third time." Guns N' Roses vocalist Axl Rose had this to say, "Getting hit wasn't a big deal. We stopped the song and gave a warning. We came back and started the song over and completed it. We then said goodnight. The house lights went down and I got hit a second time, in the mouth, by a solid object thrown by someone in the audience. After having warned the crowd that we would leave, and having played more than two hours, we left the stage and called it a night with the full support of everyone in the band, our guests and Management. Izzy was the first to immediately support the decision verbally to me personally before I had physically left the stage area. Tommy and Frank came to my dressing room to say how much they appreciated the decision to not continue under those conditions, and express their support for not tolerating anyone throwing items at the stage with a negative intent. This has been GNR's policy since playing Donnington in 1988.? We thank everyone for coming, we hope everyone got home safely and we hope to play Newcastle again - hopefully without those looking for enjoyment at others expense. Cheers!" Guns N' Roses look forward to continuing their sold out UK tour in Glasgow tonight. Source: Sanctuary Group Plc Politely. You are welcome. N. Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: babydolls on July 24, 2006, 06:22:54 AM thats great to read - nice that they put this out.
I saw Perry Farrel from Jane's get hit in the ribs with a glass beer bottle in Australia - it was awful - he was bare-chested and you could see the bruise come up almost immediately. ruins it for everyone and is totally thoughtless and selfish. I fkn hate people who think that its funny to do this and wreck an amazing (and costly) night out for everybody else. hope the little prick has the decency to feel ashamed. Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: Lord Kayoss on July 24, 2006, 05:50:40 PM Props to Axl for handling the issue with class and maturity.
And to the dumbass people who were throwing shit. Stay home, motherfuckers! Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: Bandita on July 24, 2006, 07:08:42 PM I like the fact that they mentioned Donnington 1988 in this release. Maybe it will be a wake up call to some of the fans attending the shows as to what can happen, riots/death, etc which is not why people go to concerts, at least none that I know.
As an American, I have to say the people mentioning that what Europe thinks doesn't matter is really ridiculous. There is a reason they started this tour there besides the warm up shows so obviously the BAND cares what the fans think outside of the U.S. I am also glad to see that GNR/Management is stepping up to the plate and confronting incidents as they occur now and speaking out about them which is something we really haven't had in the past and it gives me a great feeling that this tour will work out great for as long as it carries on hopefully into many countries! And people, please stop throwing crap at the band, it's just stupid and unneeded. If you don't like what you are seeing then just leave, it's really that simple. Title: Re: Press Release: 07.22.2006 - GUNS N' ROSES HEAT WAVE Post by: Smoking Guns on July 24, 2006, 11:01:39 PM who cares about this shit, its almost August and no mention of CD..... How pathetic.
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