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I saw Slash with VR but I've never seen Axl. Slash was GREAT, and when I see my GN'R live videos, I think Axl "in real" could also be phenomenal on stage. So for those who saw Axl and Slash, who is the most impressive one on stage? (energy, charisma, stage presence etc...)

They are both impressive in their own ways. I found this question a bit hard to answer. :confused:

If you're asking who has the most charisma and energy on stage, there's a reason why Axl has been called the greatest rock frontman of all time.  He is the epitomy of stage presence. 

Exactly, I don't even see any competition here.

Slash!
All axl does is run from end to end... :hihi:

Why should we choose? Axl is definately one of the biggest frontmen ever, maybe the biggest one. And Slash is surely the greatest guitarist frontman of all time. They both did their best and Slash still does.

For a guitarist Slash definately is impressive. Usually most of the attention is focused on the singer but i find myself looking at Slash. The man jumps, runs and gets totally into his instrument. But Axl takes the cake because he's so good u can't take ur eyes off him most of the time.

I've seen Axl at Pukkelpop in 2002, and Slash a few weeks ago in MS. with VR. I was totally blown away by Axl and his performance. I think Slash's performance was good as well, but different, and I wasn't blown away but it could be related to several reasons. I think if I'd seen the band in 1991 (with Izzy, when they were still pretty tight and agressive), I would have said: draw. Even though like others said you can't really compare the two. It's like asking who had the more charisma between Robert Plant and Jimmy Page.

hey, axl was just amazing in it :beer:

I saw both of them in 93 and though I love slash, certainly there's no comparison. Axl all the way.

Jimmy Page? :D

One word:

BOTH










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Has to be Axl, Axl has that thing were its all eyes on him he def does a lot of energy and pulls it out off

I've just watched the 1995 Video Music Awards (Slash + Mickael Jackson) and Slash is a fucking GENIUS! :o His is phenomenal. GN'R will never be the same without him, he is THE guitarist for this band.
If you haven't watched the 1995 VMA watch it. it's fantastic!

any links?

HA! he's playing air guitar through lots of that you know  ::)

Axl. its not even close. Axl by far!

Same here. Same venue letrado...

I think I probably looked at Slash once or twice during that concert..that says it all.

Once or twice having Axl on stage is once or twice too many!!!

Axl is a ball of charisma, and slash, the amazing axeman that he is, is a little more conservative than Axl. So i would go with axl here.

That's hard but Axl is better

I don't really know.
As far as guitarists go, Slash is really impressive on stage, but Axl is really cool too. :-\
I'd probably say Axl, but Slash still ROCKS though. : ok:

AXL

Axl's stage presence is unbeatable

I like both,but Axl is something the best in the world of musis,ofcourse for me

Axl and Slash' stage presence is apples and oranges.

Axl's style is up front and in your face.

Slash's style is kickin' back in the shadows and taking care of business.

I always thought they complimented each other.

they are a fu...n great together

I disagree. He's very much the showman and his presence is fuckin immense, even if its not as big as Axl's, as far as guitar players go.... : ok:

During the AFD era, I'll say Axl. He really was lightning in a bottle at that point. Then, I'll say Slash became more impressive during the Illusons as I felt he really carried those shows & Axl was quite frankly an embarressment at that point. Nowadays, it's not even close. Axl is total fucking joke, were as Slash is still the man. I'm not bagging on Axl, it's just my opinion of how things were/are. :peace:

Axl took stage presence to another level.  Slash is very cool on stage, and has great presence in his own way, but Axl demands your attention.  I'd say for a guitarist Slash does a lot of moving and stuff, but Axl is the best.

both ooze coolness at their profession,, You can't compare a guitar player to a frontman.. Both are energetic, the crowd loves them

axl all the way baby hes a HOOOTTTTIEE!!! plus he can move good  :love: :smoking: :D

axl, there's no doubt about it. most entertaining and devoted frontman that ever lived. he was pure energy on stage. :smoking:

You're right Mike.  You really can't compare a frontman with a guitarist.  The frontman is usually supposed to be the center of attention, that's why he's called the frontman.

that's hard to say. with a guitar you have so many strings and frets that any variation can be made. it's hard to get such a varied range. although axl does manage to keep the goods coming when it comes to performing.



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Hard question to answer due to the fact that they are both playing a seperate role.  Surely Axl is the most awesome on stage as a frontman, however Slash's guitar playing is so overwhelming you can't help it your just drawn to him..  I don't think it is really Slashes stage presence for me, it's the music that he pours out of his guitars.  Watching him makes me wish i has been given that god given talent.  I Love watching him perform, he is so into it, sometime you catch him so lost in the moment, and then all of a sudden it's like he awakens and gets back into reality.

Slash is really awesome on stage, but vocals are tougher live, especially when keeping a strong stage presence. Axl kept the crowd rocking and still kept his voice dead-on pitch, so I would give Axl more credit for being a better stage player. The combination of the two of them is really dynamic.

Axl all the way, Those rants......... : ok: