Here Today... Gone To Hell!

If the new album really does come out this year and there is another tour, 'yall think Buckethead will do a tour? Maybe he hasn't been replaced because his parts are staying on the album.

Hang on a min, Axl just walked by my house, i'll ask him.

its been over 1 hour......did you manage to ask Axl       :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

yes

i hope he doesnt come back he is just boring, the way he just stands there. Its really annoying, i hate it when a musician has no emotion when he performs.

But does that outweight his contribution to the album? Its all well and good, but if Cd is created to be played by 3 guitarist with lots of added texture then Axl has a problem, taking away those parts could leave the songs relatively bare. What ever happens will be interesting, i think a touring guitarist is the best bet, hopefully one that can "play the hell out of the old stuff" and reproduce BH's parts.

Axl should have gotten zakk wylde when he had the chance.

No Axl should not have gotten Zakk Wylde!
Fortus and Finck can handle the guitars just fine themself.
If buckethead, Slash or Izzy comes back great, if not, Robin and Richard is fully capable of playing the songs . Both new and old imo  ;D :beer:

i dont think the new members do the old songs very well. Well the performance i heard of knocking on heavens door was just so bad i cant describe it.

With a fair degree of confidence, i can say that Buckethead will not be back.

Mrlee, you must be smoking some good crack this morning.  The new band plays the old songs very well, better than the old band.  The old band was always so sloppy and intoxicated where as, the new band is musically tight and in control.  Also, enough of the "Axl should have hired Zakk" crap.  He's a one dimensional player and not a Gunner...

Wooow dude Sit Down Before you Fall down man  :no:

What are you talking about, eh?  I'm cooler than the other side of the pillow and Zakk still sucks!!

why that?

tommy stinson's comments about the character of the man clinched it for me.

Not likely, he probrally will have a lot of explaining to do if he really did what Axl claims.

They don`t need him anyway, Fortus is a great lead guitar guy.

THough I hope they keep Buckets parts in CD. Just label him as a guest star & songwriting contributor in the credits.

I certainly hope he never comes back!  :yes:

me too...he deserves to be treated a lot better than that... :yes:

Hehehe, my college mate would go mental on this! He'd be thinking "OF COURSE BUCKETHEAD SHOULD RETURN!!" and then type out a really really long post which he would make seem really logical and sensible that he'd immediately make all of us turn into zombies thinking "Yes... Buckethead should return.... Buckethead is a great guitarist.... braaaaaaiinnnssss!!!" :rofl:
Personally, I think although BH is a great axeman, he is emotionless... I guess that's why he wears a Michael Myers mask with a KFC bucket on his head.... to make him look interesting and mysterious. IMO, he should get rid of the bucket and the mask, dye his hair bright green, make Marley style dreads out of it, smoke weed onstage, and do as good a Native American dance as possible while playing guitar. So... a Rob Zombie/Bob Marley/Jim Morrison-esque dude, who calls himself Buckethead.
Then he'd be a real Gunner. Only Gunner's are that interesting!
Oh, and if he wears the mask because of burn scars, then... dude... you're a Gunner!! It won't matter! You'll still get loads of fucking pussy because you're IN A BAND! A FAMOUS BAND! WITH LOTS OF FANS!!
I'm going now!
I love you all!

First of all people need to stop this whole "Zakk Wylde sucks" thing.  If you think Zakk Wylde sucks then you're a frigging moron...plain and simple.  I don't care who that statement pisses off.  Zakk Wylde is an amazing guitarist.  Whether he is right for Guns is another question.  And secondly I hope to never hear from Buckethead ever again.  He's a weirdo.  I don't care how talented he is.  People say Zakk isn't right for Guns, he's a much better fit than Bucket.  He's got that bad ass attitude that Guns USED to have.  Thank God Buckethead is gone.

Well said about Zakk Wylde! He fucking rocks, and he DOES have a Gn'R way about him...
BH was funny though.... waitasec... point made. Gn'R isn't meant to be funny. Gn'R is meant to be dangerous, badass, and the epitome of having 500 orgasms at the same time.
I'm not being a hypocrite here... if BH turned into a cross between Rob Zombie, Bob Marley, and Jim Morrison, he'd be all them things, plus extra weed and green hair. The way he is now is crapola even though he can play guitar. He is not a touring person, he is a studio person. He ain't right for Gn'R the way they SHOULD be.
Bye!
PS: Zakk fucking ROCKS and should get a rose tattoo and embrace the arms of Guns N' Roses!!!

It totally blows my mind the amount of asskissing that happens here.

When Buckethead was in the band, all you guys were praising him, saying he was the best thing since sliced bread.
Now that Axl has bashed him, all of a sudden, Buckethead sucks. It's sickening.

And the new band plays the old songs better than the old band?
HA HA HA

I love the new band, but don't be stupid.

But before I get kicked off the board....
No, I don't think Buckethead will be back. But how do we know? Man... Why are these questions even asked? Who the hell can answer them.

I have contacted Axl. He said buckethead will be on the tour.


dumb questions deserves dumb replies

i think he will not back

Reality check: Zakk Wylde isn't joining Axl's Band.

I don't think that Fortus and Finck are enough though. Buckethead was quite a talent for this new group; his departure leaves a huge hole.

The only way I see Bucket coming back is if a plan is in place and the wheels are rolling. If Bucket sees his parts are still on CD and the album has a definite release date..then he might consider. The best thing would be to release the album, if it gets rave reviews Bucket might wanna come back and take part in what he helped create.

But with Tommys comments, its truly a longshot. They would have to kiss n make up...or they could just play and be mad at each other...either way I wish Bucket would come back....

To all you guys saying Buckethead "just stands there" and is "emotionless" ... I just have to rol my eyes at your ignorance.  ::)

I have to agree.  Of all the times I have seen Bucket live, I couldn't take my eyes off of him, no matter who was standing next to him.

dont even bother with them...ull save urself time and frustration

a maxim of the month...I never learn. :-[


so I don't see. I see the same ppl dissing BH before and after.

Sometimes very close friends are on joking terms with each other in that manner.
Ok I'm a pest.

I want to see him in the band. If not, that's life.
Maybe the band has found the best thing since buttered bread already.

why not just a good reunion tour then let GNR be and rest in peace with its glory. Release the new album, yes, because it would be pointless all that time spent on it not to be released. Though i dont think it will make the album any better i think it will be highly over produced, and a bit lame with the "new" muscians.

Anyone who thinks new GNR play old GNR songs better need eyes testing. Just look a chicago 2002's bootleg and watch knocking on heavens door. He just god damn strums while a weird spacy styled keyboard mutilates any melody.

I dont know if b.head will be back for a new tour...  honestly i dont care... it would have been better if he would have never even appeared... on Gnr

I have to say that I AM TOTALLY  mesmerized when Bucket plays guitar, even by himself. I hope he comes back! :peace:

I think finck is great, but do you wish bucket was back. I know many of you dilsiked him because of his appearence and doubted he could ever do anything remotely as good as slash, but now hving listed to his work on these leaks have your opinions of him changed?

hell yeah.

He deserves to stand up with the rest of the band.

YES!

Hopefully these songs will shut the hater's mouths.

My opinion on Buckethead hasn't changed.  He's arguably the most talented and versatile guitarist alive, a great songwriter, and has a great work ethic  : ok:

TWAT is unbelievable especially around at the 4:30 mark when he solo's for about a minute and a half (on the extended version).

Definitely Yes. The IRS solo is great too.

I can only hope his parts have remained intact...Can't imagine Axl having found anyone that can remotely replicate the Big B...I just hope these leaks have opened a few eyes as to the talent he possesses...Go buy a few of his records...love the scraps!

Of course I do. I am still hopeful that he will return for  the tour.

He fits the new sound like a glove.

before these demos came out i wished he was still in the band. Now? Well, what do you think?

Hearing his work all over these demos,yes I wish he'd be back.
I never said that before,as I never though it,but these demos have his brand of playing all over them,and it fits well.

before the songs and all this hype i already miss him...
now i think he has to be in the band!

how long is the extended version? Mine is 6:01 long.

Personally I think Buckethead Rips but if he left he left.  Nothing left to discuss.  I dont think you can turn your back on Axl and this music, come on guys if that was you would you walk away?, and be allowed back in.  I am sure that with enough hard work Richard and Robin can play his parts.  Those two guys are FKin talented. :peace:

Fuck No

Bucket fucking OWNS slash on TWAT.....after listening to this song, Slash is lost and buried forever!

Before these leaks, I already thought he was great. Now, after I've heard them, and after I've become aware of his immense influence on the songs... OF COURSE I WISH HE'D RETURN!

It's just a shame that he probably won't return... :no:

Axl, at least keep his parts on the album(s). Please.

i was really bummed when he left and i would definitely like it if he was back in the band!

Maybe this album is taking so long to complete because BH's parts were so important and all the songs had to be re-worked w/o him?

after hearing after the chorus in better bucket's riff is needed.

exactly!

I'm kinda mixed. Everyone in the band seems to see Bucket's departure as a positive event. Axl, Tommy, and Dizzy have all stated this. As far as his impact while playing on all the material we've heard, he's replaceble. His style (pure shred) just gets kinda old. Its great in 'I.R.S' and 'Riyadh', but it begins to get old when he shreds in every single song. He's probably the most skilled player in the world, but he's not a huge loss, IMO. I just wish I knew exactly what he has put forth as far as the creative process (writing, etc.)...

I like Bucket but not w/ GNR.  He should just stay solo.  So in other words...  No Thanks.

Of course BH should be on CD. He takes an average song(IRS), and redeems it.

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

no it doesnt matter

I think Slash would just absolutely make T.W.A.T an epic if he had a shot to do the solo...

I also think Axl should add some piano to the end of that song.

I wish Bucket was back in the worst way! he adds something interesting to the band, that would attract new fans. And he is incredible.

its funny though, cause months ago everyone was hating on the guy, and telling me how bad he sucks. People made all this fucking comments before they even fucking heard him play on the album. He's FUCKING GREAT!!!

I agree with you!

Slash can pick it up and fill in with no problem

Not only do I wish Buckethead was still in, but if his contributions are removed or redone by someone else, I will be fucking pissed.

I agree. Removing his parts will take CD down a notch. I know there's alot of people here that hate BH, but you cant deny the impact he has on the new songs. His IRS solo is stunning, and that shit he does on CD is kick ass as well.

Slash will never be in GnR again.  And Buckethead does things Slash can't do, as great of a player as Slash is there are things Buckethead does that he can't

I'm sorry but I don't think slash could make TWAT any better than it already is ;)

I could careless if Bucket's in the band,sure his playing is awesome,I really don't think he'll be back in GN'R tho,because the other guys seem to pissed at him or something :peace:

Guys, I love Bucket... but Slash could make these songs awesome too.

I could see Buckethead returning to tour.  It wouldn't shock me, the money would be hard to turn down and he's nearly impossible to replace when it comes to his live parts.  If I'm not mistaken Axl even thanked him publically for the work he did on the album in a statement after he left the band which makes it seem like he left the door open for Buckethead to return

I agree with you on that man :yes:

No question Slash would sound great on these songs especially TWAT.  But the chances of Slash returning to GnR are so small.  It's more likely that Buckethead would return to tour with GnR than Slash  : ok:

I'd love to see Axl rip it up on the piano for the last 2 minutes of TWAT.

I love IRS so I don't agree that Bucket redeems the song. However listening to his stuff on these songs makes me realise just how amazing he is and I hope we get to hear him.

you know, Buckethead has a great reputation as guitarist and his contribute in new songs is great. I hope he never went out or al least he comes back very soon.

Slash is out of the band for TEN YEARS - forget about him & GN'R, at least for this time, maybe sometimes in the future... with different constelation of the stars on heaven...

anyway my opinion at Buckethead hasn't changed much. I learned to love that guy when he was in the band, I love his acoustic solo albums Colma & Electric Tears (VERY recommendable material, EVERYONE should listen to it and finally stop pissing at this awesome man).

about him IN the band... I'm sceptic, these demos show his beautiful playing ability, I'm glad he remained at least at these demos. remember guys, these are just demos, and we don't know how old they are. but if this remains at final version, I'd be glad.

I think Buckethead won't come back to the band, maybe until there's a tour, where he would be very usable

Yeh the dude is a great guitarist but I wouldnt want him back. He decided to leave the band. He cant have believed in what they were doing that much if he decided to jump ship!

Cmon man!! Listen to his solos! Does that sound like a man that doesnt believe?

Buckethead isn't coming back. He won't mention, discuss, pantomine, or scribble any mention of what happened.

Tommy burned alot of bridges when he suggested he wish he had 'shit in his bucket.'

I was bummed when bucket left.

I hope he comes back when this thing gets going again.

Hopefully nobody will poo in his bucket.

If by Bucket, you mean Slash, then yes, I wish he was back in the band.  All things aside tho, even without Slash, I hope this album kicks ass

the proof is in irs imo, the entire song is pretty averag until that late solo kicks in.. Gnr was founded as a rock guitar group, slash was a staple in every gnr tune..   I think for a band with 3 players a tthe time it is missing that,.... I think bucket was the one extra bright spot in this ne wband because of his talents

No

His solos are still too fast and they lack of vibe, feeling, emotion. I'm not impressed by pure technique. Never was.
Richard/Robin have more vibe, and together they have an amazing chemistry.
There was no chemistry with Buckethead. He is gone and as Tommy said it's fine like that.

Do you hate IRS? His solo is the only real highlight of the song. Question: Why do you hate Buckethead so much? You've been obsessed with him since I've been at this forum.

How about collaboration?
Guns N Roses feat Buckethead on MTV
IRS kick ass

Yes! I want him back! Slash I don?t miss in these new songs and even in Knockin on heaves door I prefer Buckethead :drool: If he doesn't come back let?s hope Richard Fortus can step up and do something cool in Bucketheads spots

I agree he's not a slahs type in his emotion during his work, but it doesn't negate the fact his skills are excellent.....

Then let the others have the emotion and let bh kick it into second gear during certain parts of the songs...

I think he was an asset either way..

who cares about buckethead, anyway.

You are ridiculous. What do you say "do you hate IRS?". I love IRS, i'm just not impressed by his speedy Gonzales shredd guitar solo.
I worked in studio, with professionals, I know what music is.
You see, Robin's 1st solo on TWAT (around 2.35) touched me twice more than anything Buckethead has ever done with GN'R.
It's the right notes at the right place, Robin really starts to impress me... those guitar notes will become classics.

I don't "hate" Buckethead, it's just the guy makes me feel nothing. Speed is nothing. Feeling is everything.
Buckethead has speed...too bad he has no feeling.

 :)... well said...

vee

Well i think Irs and better are really not slash his style, but TWAT he really could turn that song into an even bigger epic with his solo's :beer:

mike...mike...mike...You never cease to amaze me with your blinded love for Slash!.....get it out of your numb scull...................Slash is not GNR no more.....and he will never be!

BTW- IRS is played heavily on Radio on top of every hour.....pretty good for an average song!  : ok:

Bucket is a very good guitarist, but from what I've read he was a pain in everbody else's ass...

I'm worried and excited at the same time, we've heard some demos and the reaction is huge they sound great. Problem is WHO, WHEN, WHAT, WHERE, WHY ????? Does Bucket come back, will CD really come out end of March, will they play as a guest on TV any time soon, is Axl comming out in public a sign of the begining, is worlds most dangerous Rocken roller about to change history again?
Oh I can't stand the excitment, who gonna be on stage? What's going on!!!!!       

Obviously I'd love for him to return , if only to tour and do videos .. but in the end I just want Bucket to do what he feels is best for him.  : ok:

Buckets a pain in the ass and eccentric? Compared to who , Axl?  :hihi:

Remember also that Robin "jumped" ship when he didnt "believe" anymore and didnt think the album would ever come out.  ::)

I look at things a bit different , Buckethead is very straightedge in hs lifestyle , doesnt drink smoke or do drugs , likes simple childlike things to entertain himself , video games , movies etc etc ... on the other hand you have members like tommy & dizzy who at every solo show I've seen pics of have more bottles of beer or shot glasses near the stage then guitar pedals.

Syd Garron (producer of secret recipe) said it best to me when I showed him tommys comments "if buckets so hard to work with then how is it he has appeared on over 100 albums by so many different artists?"  ... nobody except tommy has ever remarked that buckethead was a pain and/or hard to work with. Bucket gets offers to appear on albums and soundtracks on an almost daily basis.

You can slight , slander and mock him for the characther he created with a mask and bucket till your blue in the face , but yu've all heard the leaked demos now .. and you cant deny his playing brings all 3 to a whole dfferent level. And for all the "speed" talk BS , just listen to TWAT.

Nuff said.

To me there needs to be a commitment from all members stating that there either IN or OUT. How can a guy be shure his Guitarist isn't gonna decide tomorrow that he dosen't want to be in the band anymore. I don't know! maybe Buckethead knew more than the rest of the band.   

One thing I like about BH besides his guitar playing is he dosen't talk shit!!

... who knows

maybe he is.

 :-X

i've listened to buckethead's solo material and I think he is great in his own right but i don't like him in gnr.

I feel like i'm the only one here... but i don't like his work on the gnr material I find it to robotish he lacks the geniune passion that robin and richard have. I personally don't like his shredding on the demo's. I think robin is more in touch with the emotional element of what axl is trying to convey... where as bucket is just playing parts.

I'm complimenting buckethead you fuck nut,...

No you are not the only one : ok:
I feel the same. I also want to say Robin really does a great job. I can hear his guitar playing in those demos, and he is really good.

nes I just think it would be shitty for the man to have been involved in three albums(or album's worth of material) then not be in the band to actually play the parts..  The man has great speed n talent so does the last two guitar players just double up on his work?

Yep yep
robin + bucket = rare and exquisite conbination  :yes:

I hope He will be in when the album is out.


nope

Just as long as his parts are on the album, I don't think many guitar players could replicate what he does, he's just awesome.

indeed. and even BH doesn't replicate exactly what he's done once.

How can you miss him since they haven't done anything since hes been gone? :-\

i always thought bucket was a good manl. lets hope just cuz hes gone gn'r can use 2 guitarists

well you do know some people here do watch the bootlegs all the time and listen to every new guns track like crazy? So to some it's like he has been around for ages even though this band has never released anything

Everyone likes to say robin in more "emotional", thats fine. But GnR is mostly a guitar band, and the fact is that Robin is not good enough to carry the whole load, Neither is Richard. You need someone like Bucket to provide something impressive to each song. And why is everyone just saying how all he does is shread. Did you guys listen to TWAT? He dont shread at all! I DO like Robin's part, but I picked up the guitar and played it... a guitartist in his first month could play that in their sleep (dont believe me, ill tab it for you). WITH ROBIN AS THE MAIN EVENT, GNR WILL BE A JOKE! Bucket is the main event, Robin is there just to offer a little something different. ?

The reason for that, is that Axl wants to play it the way Dylan wrote it now, instead of GNR rock-out style.  Bad decision, IMO.

If Bucket comes back I hope they do another rendition of "please hold the onions"  : ok:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=zAEI8CGeies&search=axl%20rose%20rocks

Yeh but James, his solos are what make him a great guitarist. What made him leave the band I dont know. But my point is he cant of believed that much if he decided to fuck off before the album came out! Mike

Every time you hear someone say Buckethead's just a shredder and doesn't have any feeling in his songs, it's a pretty good indicator that person doesn't know what they're talking about  : ok:

i`d love to see bucket back in gnr for the next tour and future records, but i guess we`ll have to live with the situation we have now.....   i think an announcement is needed to clear some things up. i could imagine that bucket will be back if the record hits the stores. i think he left because of the inactivity in gnr....so... : ok:   but tommy destroyed all bridges left anyway, so it`s highly unlikely. i guess even slash being back is more likely..

by the way..  james, mike, etc...., don`t state it as a fact that IRS is a mediocre song. that`s just your opinion.   i really love that song, and not only because of bucket`s solo. i agree, it kicks ass, but the rest of the song is even better imo. i love the riffs and axl`s vocal melodies. it`s my favourite gnr song at the moment :peace:

Thank you.

Has anyone heard Colma?

I love my parents is one of the most moving songs I have ever heard.

yeah   i have most of bucket`s solo efforts. i don`t thinkthe music is that great, but it`s good enough to see that he`s an amazing guitarist with lots of potential.....  the gnr demos proove that : ok:

Sketches of Spain is a nice song, so is Too many Humans and Witches on Health are good.

But it gets boring after a while, even the things I consider 'good' from buckethead.

There are those on here that say that the 'new guys' play the old songs better than the real gunners. As for as that goes I cannot say because i have not heard much of the new band playing old stuff.

Technical proficiency outta the way though -  if theyre so great, why need 3 guitarists when Slash and Izzy could do it perfectly well by themselves?

Slash etc will always have far more charisma, aura and presence than any of these hired hands.

Plus, did these 'new guys' actually write and of the old songs? I rest my case!!

As for Dizzy Reed, whats the point of that guy?!

Gn'R are better off without that freak. I think it's best that Axl stays away from Dysfunctional men like BH.

Buckethead killed the chemistry of the new line up. The band wasn't a "band" with him.

I think BH will be back...........

yeah i know that.....  but i think his work on the new demos is simply amazing and better than anything he did before..    that`s just my opinion anyway...

I think the Buckethead question is the 2nd biggest question behind the release date. ?I can't think of any possible replacements to Buckethead if Axl does keep his contributions to CD. ?I was always wishing someone like John5 would replace him.

yeah, and he will be the best Friend of Tommy. I will be billionary and you will be the next Slash.

[mode ironic off]
 

very true, but you do know a good deal of people only follow other's feelings and don't actually listen to the songs they claim to not like..

I took the day once to download tons of BH stuff off limewire and enjoyed a great deal of his music

I can't imagine him coming back... But I can't imagine some of these songs without him - I really can't see Fink and Fortus pulling off these solos...

I think there's a chance he will.

I'm surprised there's been no replacement guitarist.

Look at the TWAT solo - no one could play that like Buckethead.

Well you know, the Red Capt. did allow Mr. Buckethead to return once before.
Axl can be forgiving but I expect a surprise announcement soon regarding Buckets
replacement, if there going to be a replacement at all.

r ob in & fortus should be able to handle all the axe work themselves.

Let us not forget that the Red Capt. also allowed Finck to rejoin the fold on
one or two occasions... : ok:

 8)
BGZ

I've always been interested in listening to BH's work outside of GNR....what songs would you suggest listening too for a good start?

exactly how?

It sure didn't show on stage.

To: HannaHat

Seven Laws of Woo

Bermuda Triangle (album)

and Enter the Chicken is ?: ok:

for mom and colma are quite good

I truly hope he comes back

If your a guitar player and you picked up the
Jan. 2006 issue of Guitar One you'll see a
CD-Rom was included:

To "watch" Bucket play his bits is amazing. ?He makes it look
effortless.

It can be discouraging for any any aspiring guitarist, yet
very inspiring at the same time.

Death Cube K rules!

I went to Buckethead last night in Portland, and I must say, he is by far the most talented guitar player I have ever seen. ?

Different? ???? Yes, but still one of the best. ?

Through out the night, I couldn't help but compare two of GNR's guitar players. ?On the comparison between Slash and Buckethead-

Now I know a lot of you have come to love Slash, and don't get me wrong. ?Slash is a great guitar player, and he was the right fit with Axl. ?Slash was there when GNR became huge, and he added a lot to the music. ?It's understandable why people give Slash so much credit. ?It is much deserved. ?However, Buckethead in my opinion, is hands down ahead of time. ?Watching Buckethead I felt like he could do anything up there. ?He is an incredible talent and now I understand why Axl picked him to replace such a great guitar player in Slash. ?Buckethead may not have been the right fit for GNR, but would have (and may already have) helped GNR a great deal. ?

I think the last solo in TWAT is the best work we have heard yet from the Bucket.

He should change his name to "the artist formerly known as Buckethead" or call himself. "The Bucket" and come back. The new songs don't seem like they could be the same without his solos.

damnthehaters,
That's a great post.
 : ok: :peace:

Thanks man  :beer:  Yeah, it was a great concert.

well     i think  the bucket/slash thing is just a matter of taste.....

imo both are great...  and both have their pro`s and con`s

Agreed.
Spot-On dude.

didn't read the whole thread, but here's my opinion:

If they use Buckt's parts for the album, he has to come back. Simple as that. They can't do the most anticipated comeback of all time with an album on which most of the lead guitar parts where done by someone who isn't in the band.

But my guess is that they needed all the time since 2004 to redo his parts.  You can clearly hear his influence and style on the three leaked songs. It's all over them. I guess there was a whole lot of writing and recording to do when he left.

And, yes, personally I'd like to see him back since I absolutely love his solo work and I think he fits the band very well.

But on the other hand, if its true what was said about him I really doubt his return.


/lastroots

i agree......real dumb move to have BH on CD but not have him in the band.....i mean, wasn't that why we were delayed a few more yrs to begin with, to replace BH and his parts?!?!?!?!?!?!

IMO, i DO NOT want BH on anything GnR.....amazing player, but not right for Axl and this Nu GnR......GnR needs emotion, NOT a million notes a minute....BH is a solo act.....GnR is a band led by the greatest front-man my generation (I'm 29) has EVER seen or WILL EVER see.....


DO NOT RELASE CD WITH BH ON IT, please!!!!! replace his parts!!!!!

fuck no, do you how long that will take?? release it NOW.. i love bh's parts...

well, i thought they were doing that, replacing BH's parts, in 2003, 2004, 2005....?????? this should be done already...











LOL.....did i say this should have been done already?? lol...sorry, i forgot, its gnr

so slash and BH are back in the band? :confused: You've become one of the most annoying people here. The way you spew this attitude of having inside info is pathetic. You were actually a good poster until you started doing that.

TWAT: 4:53 - 5:25 that is Buckethead, it's missing in the shorter version that leaked first.

People seem to forget that when slash burst on the scene with GNR he was a big ball of hair , face hidden behind it with a huge oversize tophat on his head. He was just as much a character as buckethead , he even had/has a nicname "slash".

meh.

I just really think axl and buckethead woulda been HUGE together , the press woulda really latched onto them as a "duo" not unlike how they latched onto slash and axl ... sigh

Buckethead brought that element to the band that , filled that void that such an over the top characther like slash left behind when he quit. Bucket was THE man for this band.

I have an even better question to the BH haters: How can you say theyre better without him when they haven't done anything since he left?

Buckethead=great contributor for GNR musically; bad for the overall comraderie

I'm not convinced that was Bucket was the problem.

Gnfr, The music is all that counts.......not image or beer drinking ability, the finished work is all that counts-the album. How anyone could listen to these three leaks and not see Bucket's importance to the band is beyond me.  :-\

I agree. BH's presence took some of the focus and pressure off of Axl. Anyone who doesn't believe should read back issues for the past 4 years of Blender. When mentioning GNR, his pic was in there just as much as Axl's. NEVER any other member. It would have been special if he could have been involved when the album is out. The coolness factor of a GNR video dropped considerably the day BH left.

I always felt Tommy was the cool factor and Bucket was the carnival, sideshow, road side accident you can't take your eyes off of factor... and I mean that in a good way.
 

Thats what I meant. He was a strong presence, and offered something huge for this band. Everyone wasnt constantly looking at Axl, you had to look and see what the 'freakshow' was doing. Him leaving is a huge loss. Remember that rumour a long time ago about gnr filming a video in china? That would have been cool. A BH solo while standing on the great wall of china would have looked just as cool as any of the slash solo video footage.

I really wouldn't be surprised if he did come back. Tommy basically said that no one got along with Bucket, he would only talk to Axl and the climate was better since he left. But from everything I've read the band was hardly, if ever, in the same room together throughout the entire recording process. Even when Axl kind of dogged Bucket in his statement he still left the door open (we're still negotiating) so you never know.
 

I truely hope Bucket comes back.. but I doubt it.

and I seriously doubt they would keep Buckets work on CD and not have him in the band. Just weird.. =/.

And what Saul said.. that Slash was basically as much of a character as Bucket.. very true.

JamesLofton.....i agree...BH took over Slash's HUGE ROLE very well....axl had another star in slash, and he found another star in BH....robins not a star.....right now, all we have is batman, no robin.     (no pun intended)

I could care less about BH; shredders are a dime a dozen. 

However, despite his whole freak show image, there is a guy under there with a brain, and I figure he can see that coming back would be a smart move.  So, in that way I suppose it's possible on his end.  The real question is, would Axl want him back?

itd be cool if buckethead came back as a normal person, revealing his identity and his real name, and ya know, was normal... but still shredded shit outta the guitar

I highly doubt it, and if there's any word that he's back in the band who knows how long that will delay things. Let's just hope that things remain somewhat consistent so that we can expect the release of Chinese Democracy within the next year or two.

Hope he does come back.  These demos prove he can fit in Axl's new vision of G&R.
And for those who say that he just shreds... that's part of BH's playing. If you listen to his solo work, he does shred a lot. But from these demos, I think it was mostly "controlled shredding", especially in TWAT. He just blends it well with the whole melody.