Here Today... Gone To Hell!

Just saw that on TheNewGuns.com (http://www.thenewguns.com/MetaBB/viewtopic.php?t=2140):

You can listen to an interview from a CA radio station with ex-gnr drummer Josh Freese
http://barelylegalradio.com/ProgramAudioArchive.html

It's the August 05, 2005 interview.

Around the 17 minute mark he talks about GNR a bit, he jokes that he never even met Axl in the 2 years, he also says truthfully that Axl always treated him well.

ps: if you can't listen to the mp3, you can download it here:

http://www.barelylegalradio.com/media/barelylegalradio08052005.mp3


Source: TheNewGuns.com (http://www.thenewguns.com/MetaBB/viewtopic.php?t=2140)

Does it mention the new record or anything?

Josh is a nice guy, and a great drummer! Love his work in A Perfect Circle!  : ok:

He was just making a bit fun about never seeing Axl during the recording for Chinese Democracy..  :hihi: Yes, only joking about it !!  :rofl:

Anyway, seems like he and Axl got over pretty well. Thats all they mentioned  : ok:

Others said the same 'joke'.  :-\

Serpico, that was a troubling comment by Josh. Whether he says it in a joking matter or not is irrelevant. It shouldn't have been said. Period. What would be the point of joking about something like that? Its things like this that calls into question the legitimacy of Chinese Democracy.

I wasn't in te studio but reading comments from some guys who were it seems like Uncle Axl doesn't like to be around when the players record.

Only you could turn it into such an issue and question the legitimacy of Chinese Democracy  :confused:

He is probably poking fun at rumours, a bit like Dizzy poking fun in that video interview about not knowing if he's in the band  :D

Brian May.. Moby.. all talk about working with Axl in the studio.

I wasn't trying to turn it into anything. It was just an observation. During all these years of waiting, occasionally something is said that makes you wonder if its really legit. Please, let's not get into another Brian May-Moby debate.

I was just pointing out that both these artists have obviously worked alongside Axl in the studio, simple.

Thanks Voodoochild.
I'm listening now. Thanks god this link has no problem with me. (still i can't watch the plastered dizzy :-\)


Amen on both fronts. :yes: :yes:

WHy? Because it will illegitamize your illegitimate CD claim?

No, because it starts a pointless argument that neither side can prove. Both artists worked with Axl during the same time frame, and each artists claims about Axl's work contradict themselves. Brian May says there was a ton of vocals done, while Moby says there were none. We've had this argument before, and I dont see a reason to do it again. But if you want to have a Brian May-Moby debate/argument with someone else, go right ahead. : ok:

I think he said he didn't see axl in a joking way because that's what people say ... OR some people (like me) believe that in joke there is a hint of truth..

The argument isn't whether or whether not vocals were/are done, but the fact that these guys worked alongside Axl in the studio, as you believe there is a truth in the joke that he never worked/saw Axl in the studio.

there is no argument to have...when Moby was there there werent any vocals done or he just didnt hear thema nd when Brian Mya was there he heard vocals.

I hate those "just had a clown for breakfast" comments. Mantia is very good at that, too.

The more I hear from those guys, the more I miss Steven Adler.

Freese and Mantia = two good reasons to get a drum computer!  : ok:

no you are wrong.. moby started/tried to work in 96-97
http://www.heretodaygonetohell.com/news/shownews.php?newsid=8
thi is first news about moby workin with gnr camo and is from march 97
and brian may in recorded parts in 99 after fink went to NIN
http://www.heretodaygonetohell.com/news/shownews.php?newsid=154
this the first news about  brian may workin with gnr

Moby was there in about 97, Brian May was there in 99. Thats a big difference  : ok:

yeah buddy!
those are 2 years were axl recorded some vocals ;)

You don't want a drummer, you want a publicist.



/jarmo

 ???

It seems like you don't like what they say in the interviews?




/jarmo

I could live without stuff like "it's a band as long as I'm getting paid".

It never fail to amaze me how some ppl are limited in their senses of humour and how they hate anything above their restricted comprehensions. :hihi:

I understand how some people are probably just being sarcastic, but I don't like it.

If 20.000 people would - instead of supporting and applauding the new band - scream "Mantia sucks - bring back Steven" at a GN'R concert, I'm sure Mantia's sense of humor would be limited also.

I don't see the point of your last  comment.

Who wouldn't be pissed at such a situation? I would.

so would Axl n any of the members.

that would be virtually a boycott of the concert and against GNR.

That's right, but then what is "it's a band as long as I'm getting paid" (and other "funny" comments) to you?

For me, it's a slap in the face of the fan's loyality and support. I'm not happy with Mantia or Freese in GN'R, but instead of whining and complaing I cut them some slack and rather "embrace" them with an open mind - and what do I get in return? Sarcasm! Well thank you very much, but that's not my idea of interaction. Freese is gone already, and I don't think Mantia will stay with GN'R until the end either.

And with comments like Freese's it's no wonder how people have to sign confidentially agreements and stuff. Too many clowns out there. Imagine your employee / co-worker telling your costumers "I'm 100% behind our product - as long as I'm getting paid". It's not funny, it's plain stupid - no matter if it's a joke or not.

Ok, then you want a publicist, who'll just say anything to make the artist look good, and not a drummer.  :hihi:



/jarmo

not to me. That's a kickass return favour to the typical 'hired' remark on the band.
If you ever had argued on that with the naysayers you'd get the joke. >:(

I get the joke, I just can't laugh about it.

Instead of taking the opportunity to clarify and stand up for the band, he went for smartass sarcasm. What's the use of that? Does the band or the fans gain anything from that? He wants to be funny he join a fucken circus this clown.  :rant:

@ Jarmo

Guess it comes down to a drum computer then.  ;)

"Nu-GnR" are usually referred to as "Hired Guns". He's just throwing it back up to the media. that's all.

Basically, "why are you asking me? I'm just hired help." Brain is known to be a smartass. get over it

You want a drum machine? listen to NIN : ok:

yeah neemo im with you
i dont know why people doesnt think before they post something...
btw i will prefer a drum machine instead steven drumming again in gnr

me either :hihi: and  me too, I don't hate him tho.


IMO it's more like 'why the hell you ask me when you call me hired?' And that's in sorta classic GNR attitude just sophisticated a little.

Brain has put his feelings into words in a proper interview and talked about how he loves being in GNR and how with guns it's different from being a hired gun.

That's what I meant ;D (the "I'm just hired help" was supposed to be read sarcastically :P )