Here Today... Gone To Hell!

fingers crossed! Although its such a small venue the tickets will go in a heartbeat. I hope the presale goes well

Man i'm stressing that I fucked up on my details! Do you think we can get emails to confirm our details went through ok?

If all goes well you can add me to that list? : ok:

If the tickets come through I'm there  : ok:

If my name is not added at the top does that mean my details have not been registered for the pre-sale?

I like a lot of others am worried that I might have put my e-mail address in wrong.

Is there any way to check the details or for someone to confirm?

I'm attending? : ok:

I almost had an attack here in the school library when I found out about the Hammersmith dates

EDIT: What time should I normally be there?

I saw Velvet Revolver there, on 10 Jan 2005 and the doors opened at 7:30, but the queue was massive by like 6:30. I might be gettin there bout 6. We should have a pre show party for the board members to celebrate GNR's return to the UK ?: ok:

Hey Jarmo! Can you add me to the list mate? I have regsitered for the presale and I pray that I can get tickets!! If not then it will be dial, re-dial,? dial, re-dial, dial, re-dial, on the phone at 9.00am on Friday!! Hope to meet a lot of you fellow board users for a few beers beforehand! Take it easy! Mike

I'll deff meet up for a few beers if I get tickets.

Due to being at work I missed the presale. Like the rest of you will be hitting the phone 9am on friday morning. Think they will be as hard to get as NY?

I guess a lot of people will try to go there, but the venue is a bigger then Hammerstein, so maybe it's easier to buy a ticket...

back from office and i missed the presale... the firewall at office doesnt allow me to connect to "entertainment" related website like HTGTH? :o

anyway i got a question is there any way to order them from the internet instead than the phone? friday morning (i'm in france, please dont answer me ebay !!! ahah ) .

good luck to everyone...

Stephane

Phone? Can't we buy it on the internet?

how/when do we know if we have got into the presale ?
cheers

How'd you know it's going live tomorrow? It just says Friday 19th for me... Hope you're right!

Maybe it just means the pre-sale through the forum. But we can hope!

I will be trying both Mandy! Hopefully one will be lucky for me if I dont have any luck with the pre-sale thing! Are you going? Mike

Can someone please help me out? How do I go about getting a ticket.

I got mine! I'll being seeing you guys at the show!!

Thanks a lot Jarmo/Mysteron for organising this, it's really awesome. You can add my name to the list now :)

Got mine too! Sign me up for the list.

Did everyone go for delivered tickets, or did you go for that text message thingy?

i was worried about the mobile thingy mms messages can go wrong Series 60 phones are unpredictable for when they might crash i went for the posty option

i was worried about the mobile thingy mms messages can go wrong Series 60 phones are unpredictable for when they might crash i went for the posty option

That was my thinking too. Anyone got a confirmation email yet? I'm still waiting!

no not yet but not sure if she wrote it down right  :nervous:

I still can't figure out how to dial from Canada...

So has anyone got any good pictures of the Apollo? Would be great to see where it's going to be.

So has anyone got any good pictures of the Apollo? Would be great to see where it's going to be.

I had the fear of losing my mobile before the gig so went for postal option.? :beer:

i really wanna go but have no way of getting back from london the same night -thats the pleasure of being stuck in devon!
if id have known thery were gonna play i wouldnt have bothered with dublin n just gone 2 london n stayed the night.
dnt suppose any1 is goin from the southwest r they????

i really wanna go but have no way of getting back from london the same night -thats the pleasure of being stuck in devon!
if id have known thery were gonna play i wouldnt have bothered with dublin n just gone 2 london n stayed the night.
dnt suppose any1 is goin from the southwest r they????

It'll be so late when we get out- like 1.30- 2; that it'll be only a few hours wait till the first trains by the time you walk to a mainline station.

It wont be that late, cause its in a residential area, the latest a gig can finish is 11.30pm max and all the crowd must be out by midnight at the VERY latest. Their strict there, could cause a stir if they come on late!

Got my tickets!!!!!

Only problem is that my credit card is still registered at my parents address so I'll have to make a 400 mile round trip to collect them if they don't arrive in time to be posted

It'll be so late when we get out- like 1.30- 2; that it'll be only a few hours wait till the first trains by the time you walk to a mainline station.

Well got my tickets this am!? Think im in the balcony as my seats are the following....

BALC 9, ROW C, SEAT 38

I big thankyou to Mysteron, Jarmo and whoever else were a factor in doing this pre sale.? I'll buy you a beer brfore the show!!? Lets sort out some kind of meet!

Well got my tickets this am!? Think im in the balcony as my seats are the following....

BALC 9, ROW C, SEAT 38

I big thankyou to Mysteron, Jarmo and whoever else were a factor in doing this pre sale.? I'll buy you a beer brfore the show!!? Lets sort out some kind of meet!

Hello mate, i think my two seats were in BALC 9 to! See you there ! Mike

Well. I totally missed this pre-sale thing. Too bad for me.
If I manage to buy a ticket, I sure will be there, but I don't know if I'll be able to buy the ticket. Is there a website to connect to friday at 9am, or is it only possible to do it by phone directly at the venue? I haven't seen anything on any website (ticketnet, ticketmaster etc) last time I checked (yesterday)...

Actually can anyone tell me whether this is a balcony seat or where the hell it is in the seating plan?? Cant work it out.? If it isnt I'd be interested in swapping with someone for a balcony seat.

Is the confirmation email to confirm we've bought tickets, or to confirm despatch of the tickets?

Well. I totally missed this pre-sale thing. Too bad for me.
If I manage to buy a ticket, I sure will be there, but I don't know if I'll be able to buy the ticket. Is there a website to connect to friday at 9am, or is it only possible to do it by phone directly at the venue? I haven't seen anything on any website (ticketnet, ticketmaster etc) last time I checked (yesterday)...

NY presale sold out in 3 mins because the information got leaked so everyone was doing it

and no i don't have confirmation email yet

and my last train is at 12:48 good old norwich bound trains so i should be ok just about

no i live in colchester so need to get the norwich bound train, you probably think its worse :D no we are in the championship up the u's

BALC 9, ROW C, SEAT 38

Guess who you are sitting beside? :hihi:

Hey all

I'm sure some of u have read already, but I finish work at 4.30 in Bristol and so driving is really my only option. But, I'm worried all the spaces will be gone by the time I get there (its gotta be 3hours at that time of day at least huh?)

Thought people could mention car parking facilities, post links to maps, and talk about train / tube and other trabel options here....

Any help would be welcomed! I also hope to somehow meet some of u for a quick beer - but only the 1 cuz I'm driving :-(

Guys, I'm sure he appreciates the thought, but I think he's talking about the London gig, not NY!

there must be a 24 hour bar somewhere we can take over. my train is around 6am so i've got a fair amount of time to kill.

Well got my tickets this am!? Think im in the balcony as my seats are the following....

BALC 9, ROW C, SEAT 38

I big thankyou to Mysteron, Jarmo and whoever else were a factor in doing this pre sale.? I'll buy you a beer brfore the show!!? Lets sort out some kind of meet!

:hihi: too funny.

there was a titanic roundabout near Hammersmith sta. you better avoid. it was like a trap once you were caught in, you would get stuck for a good hour or so. :nervous:

Look kids!? There's Big Ben.....!!!

Take it you're getting a GNER heading north? Me too (oh, put me on the list!) anyone going from leeds?

yeah i live in nottingham, first train back is 6am, then i'm straight of to donnington. i advise all going to download aswell to book into cheap shity hostels and head straight up to donnington via notts.

national lampoons European Vacation? :hihi: Sorry wrong thread

I was about to ask the same thing. I can't get there till like 4:30pm. 4:50pm at the latest.

I heard there will be something organised, don't know yet where...gonna wait for more info on that

I don't know whether my tickets are standing or not, so I was wondering if there's any number I can ring to check it out?

CAll the regular ticketmaster booking number and go through to a real person and get them to check your ref number.? They'll let you know no probs? : ok:

If you have standing tickets they are also gonna give you a Row and a seat number, but that's only for their reference. What exactly did the machine say?

Yeah, that's right, the machine did give me a row and seat number (which I can't remember right now), and also said it was only for reference, but still... I'm completely baffled, I've never been to a big gig like this.

I am so pumped for this gig!!!? I keep wanting to run around the house shouting about it!?

I've got tickets in seated Block 4 Row M, never been to this place before.? Will we be able to see anything from there?? Does anyone know.....? Also, can't stand the opening band, do you have to be there right from the start or can you turn up just for GNR.? Would prefer not to sit through a couple of hours of shit if I don't have to.? The pubs should be quieter by then.? Do they lock the doors early or anything.

I so don't get this seating chart!

If my memory serves me correctly, mine is BLK 9 Row F6. Where's that?

The email I got said standing not general admission

Well I mean, I didn't get the email my bro did but I asked him if it was general admission and he goes nah it says standing

Seats to buy or Avoid in this Venue

A "virtual tour" of the auditorium and foyers is available to view at www.getlive.co.uk. Go to "Quicklinks" on the top right of the screen, and choose the venue name from the "GetLive Venues" list in the drop down menu that appears when you click the "V" at the edge of the "Quicklinks" box.

Stalls? ? Dress Circle? ? Notes

A new layout, from 17th September 2003 allows the stalls to be replaced with a standing area that will take audience capacity at the venue to around 5000 people.

If "all standing" is used, Stalls tickets will generally be marked "GA" for "General Admission". They are often sold on the Ticketmaster system as "Stalls Standing", just to be clear, though!

STALLS? seating plan
The Dress Circle overhangs the Stalls at row U. The view of the top of the stage is only affected very slightly from row AA back.

When seating is used, the stalls are split into sections by aisles. The front section is divided off by an aisle in front of row J, and contains a central and two side blocks. The middle section from row J to R has four blocks - two central, two outer.

The rear section has six seating blocks. It is divided from the middle section by an aisle in front of row T, except in the two central seating blocks, which are connected to the middle section by? some seats instead of the aisle. This little link to civilisation has been designated row S!?

The front section one central and two side blocks. Of these theatremonkey rates central block seats in rows D to H particularly worth buying. The prime rows are F to K (moving into the middle section of seating a little), offering a fine view and a good rake. Then try rows L to M, then E to A in that order before choosing the inside aisle seats in the front section.

The two front section side blocks have been moved closer into the centre of the venue, so more seats have an improved view. Seats closest to the inside aisle have a fair view, but for the same money, choose the central blocks. Closer to the ends of the rows, some seats are angled so as to restrict your view into the rear quarter of the stage.

Restricted view seats in the front block are: row A seats 1 to 4 and 25 to 28; row B 1 to 4 and 34 to 37; and row C seats 1 to 4 and 37 to 40. In row A seats 3, 4, 25 and 26 may be worthwhile if you are trying to sit as close to the stage as possible, and don't mind the slight lack of view. The box office note they can also be very noisy as the speakers are often placed here...bring earplugs is the advice!

The middle section again has two central and two side blocks. In the central two, rows J to M are worth buying. Row J seats 11 to 36 in these blocks combine good views and extra legroom. The rest of the central blocks offer just average value, try for the front section seats mentioned above first before taking rows P to S. To be fair to the venue, all rows in the stalls feel relatively close to the stage considering the size of the place, but if all seats are the same price, why not sit as close as possible?

The two outer blocks in the middle section offer poor value as again they are mostly outside the proscenium with a poor viewing angle.

The rear section is split into six blocks, with row S in the central two blocks of this section connecting them with the middle section of seats. Again the architecture allows them all to feel fairly close to the stage and, if not able to see performers faces, at least to see more than just a moving matchstick.

The two central blocks are pretty reasonable to sit in. The last two rows, AA and BB can offer particular value at a low price for those like theatremonkey who feel in need of a bargain. Take these before the back of the Dress Circle for the same money, though watch for row BB seats 34 to 45 which have the sound desk behind and could be a noisy place to sit. The rest of these blocks are also fair value.

The next two blocks out from the centre have also benefited from being moved slightly closer into the middle. When the venue is filling up fast, they are worth a thought, though they do provide a slightly distant and off centre view of the stage for the same money at the blocks next to them.?

Finally, in the corners of the rear section are the blocks of seats furthest from the stage. They are close to the exits and block 12 is near the ladies toilets, 17 near the Gentlemen's. These are the advantages. Take these seats only if you really, really must.

Behind the rear blocks is a section for wheelchair users. It has two chair spaces, with two companion seats beside them. These have an acceptable average view, with the advantage of being slightly elevated. See notes.

Behind this is space for two rows of 60 people to stand. Arrive early so that you don't have to stand behind the sound desk!

Legroom is good throughout the stalls, best in rows A, J and in row T seats 1 to 19 and 40 to 58.?

 

DRESS CIRCLE? seating plan
Called the CIRCLE in this theatre.

This overhangs the stalls at row U. It is divided into front and rear sections by an aisle (and barrier) in front of row G. The front section is split into five blocks, the rear into six. There is a low safety rail at the end of each aisle in the front blocks. The monkey has had no complaints about the view being affected by these.

Smaller children may find the sloped wall at the front of the circle a little high to see over if in row A or even B for the smallest. Those over about 5ft tall should be fine.

In the front section, block 9 rows B to F and the six seats just off the centre aisles in blocks 8 and 10 offer the best value in the circle. The rest of the seats in all blocks are fair value. The distance from the stage means a comfortable viewing angle, but theatremonkey feels for the same price that the stalls blocks 23 and 24 offer better value for money, being closer to the action.

In the rear section rows soar towards space with a dizzying rake, a remnant of this theatre's previous life as a cinema. The barrier in front of row G may annoy some shorter people. Theatremonkey prefers the stalls blocks 14, 15, 19 or 20 to any of these rear blocks at the same prices. If the choice is between? stalls blocks 12, 13, 16, 17, 18 and 21 or the circle it becomes less clear cut. Circle blocks 2,? 3, 4 and 5 rows G (if the barrier is not a problem) to N are preferable to stalls blocks 18 and 21, but in the circle row O back is a long way from the stage so the rest of the seats are a choice between distance, view and comfort. The stalls is closer and more comfortable. The circle has a wider view of the stage. Theatremonkey takes the stalls, accepting both options are not great.?

The two corner blocks in the circle 1 and 6 are worth avoiding.? Far away in the corners of the theatre the viewing angle is poor and the value worse. As the last seats available take the centre aisle rows L to P then rows G to J before anything else, but prepare for disappointment.?

Reader Robbie feels:
"Block 1, row 0 seat numbers 79 and 80 which I was quite worried about (as these are right in the very corner of the circle in a place) I thought the seats were O.K. I could see very clearly. The circle isn't really that far from the stage either , the centre blocks would be better but I think wherever you sit in the circle you will have a good view, as all seats are one higher than the row in front. This means that the person in front of you does not block you from seeing like it would do in Wembley in the flat floor seating."

Row K seats 11 to 13, 24 to 26, and 64 to 66 and row L seats 54 and 55 are behind stairwell walls. These restrict the view for those under five foot seven and legroom for those taller. Avoid. The other seats worth avoiding in all blocks are rows X to Z for being closer to Hammersmith Flyover than the stage. Take these last when all other seats have gone.

Standing place tickets will generally be marked "GA" for "General Admission". They are often sold on the Ticketmaster system as "Circle Standing", just to be clear, though!

Legroom is average in all seats, poor in row A and Row K seats 11 to 13, 24 to 26, and 64 to 66 and row L seats 54 and 55. Those over 5ft 10 or so may find all seats uncomfortable, alas.

 

Notes
Total 3326 seats, with 298 standing places are also available, 120 in the stalls, 178 in the Dress Circle, should the box office choose to sell them. When all stalls seats are removed, around 3000 standing places are created, taking venue capacity to about 5000 in total.

Not air conditioned.

Guide dog sitter available and some signed performances. Wheelchair access is via a fire door and over a small ridge to a 12% ramp into the stalls. One adapted toilet. Theatremonkey rates facilities as "trying very hard to do the best they can" in this venue - rare and praiseworthy in London.

For more information, and to make bookings, wheelchair users can call 020 8563 3806 for booking and access information and details of any concessionary prices available to them. Please DO NOT use this number for any other enquiries.

Fuller details are also available at www.theatre-access.co.uk, Artsline 020 7388 2227 email access@artsline.org.uk.

No food except ice cream and confectionery / popcorn. A reader notes that hot-dogs are also available.

Two bars, Stalls and Dress Circle.

Toilets on both stalls and circle levels at the sides and back of the auditorium.

Which pub would you prefer for a pre-show meeting:

The Hammersmith Ram (http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/24/245/Hammersmith_Ram/Hammersmith)

or

The Distillers Arms (http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/51/5191/Distillers_Arms/Hammersmith)?

what time will the pre show meeting be ending as i will be getting there at 6ish


/jarmo

Anyones tickets come yet?

Which pub would you prefer for a pre-show meeting:

The Hammersmith Ram (http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/24/245/Hammersmith_Ram/Hammersmith)

or

The Distillers Arms (http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/51/5191/Distillers_Arms/Hammersmith)?




/jarmo

Where do you go to buy tickets? Are they sold out yet?

i have just won tickets on ebay for 180quid for hammersmith, seated so i will come to the meet

I saw 2 go for 220 earlier :)

So, what do all you people look like? hehe

Whoa!? :o

http://www.heretodaygonetohell.com/boardgallery/thumbnails.php?album=102




/jarmo

So, what do all you people look like? hehe

http://www.myspace.com/stjimmyuk

Only person who would agree to that swap is a blind and deaf mute.... :hihi:

What hotel are you at mate? I may need to book somewhere around there.

Where is everone meeting for beers?

standing is much better than seated!! hence why all the standing tickets sold out straight away? : ok:

3PM is early!!!

3PM is early!!!

Alreet people

me and my mate are travelling down from newcastle be in london around 1.30pm.

Our hotel is in hammersmith.

Where is everone meeting for beers?

Early??!? Half the days drinking has gone by 3PM... it's damn late if you ask me!? ;D :beer:

Hellow Stuart :smoking: We certainly will be down around 1.30pm... of course, after a few cans on the train? :beer:

got bored so i made this.

(http://www.qishare.com/avengedsevenfold/upload/flyers/2006052414055188659.jpg)

yo I be allowed to take my sister in this pub even though she is only 15???

Any one form Essex taking the C2C train up to london???

 :peace:

c2c train??

depends if she looks 18. should be ok in the afternoon - but if she looks really young, maybe not.

So has anyone got their tickets yet? Some of the touts on ebay have got pictures of 'theirs'- I don't know if they're fakes though.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-Hammersmith-Apollo-Guns-n-Roses-tickets_W0QQitemZ6631913667QQcategoryZ16067QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Are they picture tickets or anything like that?

who's goin to to pre-party then? come on people, jarmo's gone to all this effort to arrange this!!

i'll be there  :beer:

there is no afterwards dude, i wanna see guns since i was 11 and i am fuckin 26!!! And most of them arent gonna be there, but fuck that and fuck afterwards. Pubs are closing early anyway, dont they?

who's goin to to pre-party then? come on people, jarmo's gone to all this effort to arrange this!!

i'll be there? :beer:

Hellooooooooooo,

im new to this site, but a huuuuge G n R fan, and am working in the pit that evening!! despite my bosses pleas to face the crowd, im gonna watch as much as i can, so crowd surfers beware, i may not catch ya!!!

Bit of info for the venue, usually on big name acts at the Apollo they get the doors open at 1830, camera policy is strict, deffo no flash, theres no smoking on the standing area, only at the bars. Anyone found videoing the event will be dealt with by the band security, usually means film confiscated, although recent gigs have shown they take the camera aswell.

Theres a strict curfew of 11pm at the Apollo, and late drinking houses can be found either in town, or up the road at shephards bush

Tickets will be scanned on the door, via a handheld scanner, if you buy a fake from a tout they will be picked up, and youll be out of pocket, anyone selling on a ticket from a guest list, will find that ticket also useless, once it passes out the front door, it becomes void, and will not be accepted at the door.
Touts will be in huge numbers, just dont pay over the odds for a moody ticket, coz as soon as they sell there snide ones on(usually later in the evening) they do a runner, so beware!!!

Anyways, have fun u lot, coz im gonna, say hi to the pit crew, theyll be watering u all night!!!

Pitmunky

Hellooooooooooo,

im new to this site, but a huuuuge G n R fan, and am working in the pit that evening!! despite my bosses pleas to face the crowd, im gonna watch as much as i can, so crowd surfers beware, i may not catch ya!!!

Bit of info for the venue, usually on big name acts at the Apollo they get the doors open at 1830, camera policy is strict, deffo no flash, theres no smoking on the standing area, only at the bars. Anyone found videoing the event will be dealt with by the band security, usually means film confiscated, although recent gigs have shown they take the camera aswell.

Theres a strict curfew of 11pm at the Apollo, and late drinking houses can be found either in town, or up the road at shephards bush

Tickets will be scanned on the door, via a handheld scanner, if you buy a fake from a tout they will be picked up, and youll be out of pocket, anyone selling on a ticket from a guest list, will find that ticket also useless, once it passes out the front door, it becomes void, and will not be accepted at the door.
Touts will be in huge numbers, just dont pay over the odds for a moody ticket, coz as soon as they sell there snide ones on(usually later in the evening) they do a runner, so beware!!!

Anyways, have fun u lot, coz im gonna, say hi to the pit crew, theyll be watering u all night!!!

Pitmunky

Hellooooooooooo,

im new to this site, but a huuuuge G n R fan, and am working in the pit that evening!! despite my bosses pleas to face the crowd, im gonna watch as much as i can, so crowd surfers beware, i may not catch ya!!!

Bit of info for the venue, usually on big name acts at the Apollo they get the doors open at 1830, camera policy is strict, deffo no flash, theres no smoking on the standing area, only at the bars. Anyone found videoing the event will be dealt with by the band security, usually means film confiscated, although recent gigs have shown they take the camera aswell.

Theres a strict curfew of 11pm at the Apollo, and late drinking houses can be found either in town, or up the road at shephards bush

Tickets will be scanned on the door, via a handheld scanner, if you buy a fake from a tout they will be picked up, and youll be out of pocket, anyone selling on a ticket from a guest list, will find that ticket also useless, once it passes out the front door, it becomes void, and will not be accepted at the door.
Touts will be in huge numbers, just dont pay over the odds for a moody ticket, coz as soon as they sell there snide ones on(usually later in the evening) they do a runner, so beware!!!

Anyways, have fun u lot, coz im gonna, say hi to the pit crew, theyll be watering u all night!!!

Pitmunky

i know in general they say no camera's but every show i've been to there i've gone in with a camera with flash and took photos, a couple of times from the rail and security didn't say a word. the security there are pretty cool from my experience, and the water is a life saver.

i know in general they say no camera's but every show i've been to there i've gone in with a camera with flash and took photos, a couple of times from the rail and security didn't say a word. the security there are pretty cool from my experience, and the water is a life saver.

I'm so taking a camera then. Since i'm seated, hopefully i'll get some decent shots? : ok:

Got my tickets today! Will see you all at the preparty then. What time are people getting there? Going to queue for the Apollo about 6 I guess?

If there's a strict 11pm curfew, a full set would mean GnR taking the stage at 8.30-9pm. Has that ever happened? I don't think it's very likely!

and my girlfriend still hasn't got her tickets, and ticketmaster has a crappy problem solving section, you can't phone them

Anyone taking any smoke with them? Im coming in from over the sea and would like nothing more for my lady and me to have a nice toke when they play our song Patience.....

Tix came today, woohoo. Was starting to get the fear...

OK about the meet up....

Are we going to post pics of each other so we know who to look out for?? Or are we gonna have an actual section cordorned off for the pre show party?

http://www.heretodaygonetohell.com/boardgallery/displayimage.php?album=102&pos=0


That's me.....



/jarmo

how do I upload a pic to the gallery - i cant find the Create album icon...  sorry....   ???

jarmo, did you change the colours on that pic?... looks cool? : ok:

there's still standing tickets on ticketmaster.co.uk!!

i feel sorry for anyone who paid alot for them on ebay.

If you haven't got one get onto ticketmaster now, they won't be there long!

Seeing as this is a small intimate warm up gig what do you think the chances of it being like the NYC gigs? In the sense that they'll play the 6 democracy songs, after all there will be all the hardcore fans there!

OK about the meet up....

Are we going to post pics of each other so we know who to look out for?? Or are we gonna have an actual section cordorned off for the pre show party?

Im taking my camera.? If it gets taken then so be it but as Im seated upstairs I'm hoping they wont be so stringent.

Im taking my camera.? If it gets taken then so be it but as Im seated upstairs I'm hoping they wont be so stringent.

Likewise. Should, hopefully, get some nice shots from being seated. Even if they are keeping an eye on upstairs, i'm sure we can manage some sneaky shots? ;)

Just one more thing: Make sure you hide it somewhere safe. I'm guessing security is going to be searching bags for cameras and stuff.

50 more tickets went onsale today from Ticket Rush

don't take a bag? ;)

NOBODY's searching where I'm hiding my camera I can assure you!!!

How do they seach you when you go into the venue? do they pat you down or rub on of those metal detector things over you?

I got those big baggy jeans with the side pockets so I might put my camera in there. Do you think that'd be ok?

ok so have we rulled out cameras from this show, or can i take mine :P

How much is a good pint in the Distillers Arms?

even though i am not going i'm f'n Psyched for this gig.. i hope the band is looser and changes things up a bit more.? Also i hope that Axl talks to the crowd a little bit more than a few comments here and there..... that would be nice!!
\m/ \m/

Is anyone else here staying at the Grantly hotel?  If you are get in touch.  I dont know london at all so will be an adventure!  5 am start and a 3 hour + coach ride but hell it's going to be worth it! 

Hope everyone enjoys themselves.  Is the Distiller arms right near the venue?  I don't really know anyone here but hey GNR and beer is a good way to meet new people lol.  Have fun!   

Hey guys sorry, i am thinking to go to the Dist. arms, but i dont really know anybody... What time are u gonna go anyway? I have heard something like 3pm.... from the other hand i dont really know, as i am gonna be waiting in the front door of the gig, i wanna be first row....? ?: ok:

I have just seen on pic of Jarmo and i dont have a clue about anybody else!
Dont let ur fellow gunner alone waiting will ya??

hopefully we can set up some kind of live updates for this gig ;)

Likewise I can.? Ive acually arranged to do this so they will post here.?

The venue said Guns N' Roses on at 8:45 and finish at approx 11:00.

wHat bar is everyone meeting up??

cool poster cant wait I should be there around 4ish, I'm taking my little sister she be ok wont she, if she just have coke???

wont she??

 ???

55 board members at this show good turn out from HTGTH then

Hire Car for 6 Days ?190
Hammersmith ticket ?46
Return Flight to Dublin ?63.00
Dublin Ticket ?48.00
Download Festival ticket ?130
3 Tanks of Petrol ?140
Birmingham ticket ?46
Nottingham Ticket ?46
Wembley ticket ?46
Merchandise ?160
Seeing Guns N' Roses 6 times in two months: Priceless

oh shit nearly ?1000? :hihi: no wonder my missus split up with me :crying:

You hardcore mofo!

If I didn't have to work, I'd be doing the same.

Theyre two hours late. Axl rose (dressed in a nasty brown carcoat, ginger cornrows in a ponytail) dances like a dad and looks like a football manager from 1975.
During the next 2 and a half hours, the three guitarists will trade solos that go on for weeks. Wars are started and end during axls introducing the band slot.
By god, gnr are magnificent. This wont be remembered for missed trains, but for axl beaming back to earth
The last, faux-industrial, gnr line-up in 2002 was horribly contrived, axl rose an often pitiable figure.
Tonight, he?s happy, constantly joking with the crowd and looking like a man about to have the last laugh on the whole world who?d wrote him off.
He doesn?t merely sing the old hits properly, he renews them, that squawk as simultaneously deafening and controlled as it ever was. If it wasn?t for that hair, he?d be perfect.
Whether or not its gnr or a glorified solo project, the musicians behind axl rose are excellent.
Only youngest guitarist bumblefoot, too twiddly here, is unimpressive and even he shows an enthusiastic potential.
Granted, lulls occur during individual solos, as if axl rose is too forcibly making a point at slash: ?see how they can do the fiddly stuff! Ha!? but robin finck ? ?the ribbed condom of guitar?, says axl ? is endlessly watchable.
They start with a spot on welcome to the jungle, end on a thrilling paradise city and confetti explosion, have mini-flames erupting from the stage and do a ridiculously good you could be mine.
But it?s the new songs that fascinate. Madagascar and IRS are big November rain moments, President stadium-ready? and Better is stunning ? a funk/rawk monster to rival sweet child.
A happy, healthy axl would?ve suffice. Now, hes hungry again. Fantastic.

8/10

The band were MAGNIFICENT.

But coming on at 10.40pm, and finishing at 1.01am is not. Axl should have said at the end "GOOD. FUCKING. MORNING!"

I've never heard boos and jeers like it. The crowd had noticably thinned by the time they came on stage two hours late.? The bar was decanting all drinks out of bottles to prevent people throwing bottles of piss at the band. And believe me, there were many people who would've done so if they had the chance. No matter how good they were, I'm NOT going to see them again : I have a wife, a child, a job, and waiting for Axl to pull his head out of 'Axltime' to the real world causes frictions and costs money when it finishes that late.

Axl may have 'Fuck You Money', but someone needs to pull Axl to one side and tell him how seriously he's fucking off the fans.

Set :
Welcome To The Jungle
Its So Easy
Mr Brownstone
Live And Let Die
Robin Solo
SCOM
Knockin On Heavens Door
Madagascar
Better
You Could Be Mine
Dizzy Solo
The Blues
Bumblefoot Solo / Don't Cry
Out Ta Get Me
IRS
November Rain
My Michelle
Fortus/Finck Duel
Patience
Nighttrain
Finck Solo 2
Paradise City

(approx set list, got a bit hazy after midnight).

sorry but if you dont like it dont go i went knowing they would not get on stage till 11ish i had a 2 hour drive home and im doing it again friday and sunday and wouldnt have it any different

You're so undemanding. This is the thing i have NEVER got with GNR fans. You'll put up with anything just because it's GNR.

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my photos some blurred few good

No matter how good they were, I'm NOT going to see them again : I have a wife, a child, a job, and waiting for Axl to pull his head out of 'Axltime' to the real world causes frictions and costs money when it finishes that late.

Axl may have 'Fuck You Money', but someone needs to pull Axl to one side and tell him how seriously he's fucking off the fans.

Great idea? :D
I'll zip mine too.? : ok:

Agreed, those were exactly my thoughts as I was struggling to get a nightbus back to my hostel! As I had to leave at 4:15 to catch my plane I had 1 hour sleep! The fucker has no idea what people go through to see his chauffeur-driven ass! But I will see them once more again (but then I will have my car)!

Oh, and the show was cool!

Superb show. Saw the bassist from Guns 2 roses there too! he apreciated my Adlers Appetite T Shirt!.
After the gig we waited around and we had a long conversation with Ron Thai. He was cool! he had a Curry he was eating and sharing it around, i got a couple of photos. I asked him 'Will you ever do Doubletalking Jive'? He said 'Is that a GNR song?' ' I just play what they tell me to do'. Cool. I told him he kicks Bucketheads ass but all he said was ' he's my friend man'.
Also grabbed a word with Chris Pitman. As he went to his trailer i said " i love silkworms man!" (all i could think of saying) he said "wait for the studio record!" I asked him if it was on the new album and he walked to his car.
Saw Dizzy reed also, he was super spaced out. His eyes were bulging!
We waited for Tommy to come out and he went straight for his car, no nothing!.
Oh, I asked Ron If Brian May had practiced Catcher In the Rye with them, unfortunatly Ron had no info on that. He didnt know much really!. He had a bloody hot Curry tho. Ill post a pic later.
Last thing to say tho. As i left i said "who's on the HTGTH message board and not one remaining soul was! where were you guys??????????

I'm interested in the curry.

What was it and what do you mean he was sharing it around???

Ahh just remembered. When I met Ron at the end of the show, I asked him if he is rerecording Bucketheads parts for the album.
He said , no he isnt and that he wont feature on the album at all.

So there you go.

Agreed, those were exactly my thoughts as I was struggling to get a nightbus back to my hostel! As I had to leave at 4:15 to catch my plane I had 1 hour sleep! The fucker has no idea what people go through to see his chauffeur-driven ass! But I will see them once more again (but then I will have my car)!

Oh, and the show was cool!

I'm not being funny but I planned my whole trip around the fact that Axl would be late.

We all know it - why not plan with that in mind?

How can markreed complain about something he new was going to happen when he bought the tickets?

@#$%Funker

Very easily. If it said "GNR On stage 10.40, end 1.00am", I'd KNOW it was late. Axl can show on time when the curfew fines are big enough (see Dublin '06, Docklands '02), he just doesn't give a shit about how he inconvieniences the people who go to the shows and pay his wages. Without us, Axl would be playing to empty rooms.  Anyone who can't see that lives in AxlWorld, not the real world the rest of us live in.

I AM NOT THE LOSER DUDE who asked questions about Slash and dropped his camera. In fact, I was the dude trying to work his busted camera. Ha!).

I didn't try to wait for the band after Dublin. I wonder if anyone met Ron or anyone after that gig?

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for my hammersmith photos

a few bad points:

Avenge Sevenfold were shit - please get a better, more appropriate ROCK band to support next time, not some nu-metal shit!

and funeral for my bullet or whetever the fuck you were called i cheered once for you fuckers and that was when you said goodnight because i was glad you had gone

talking of emo's, when bfoot signed my ticket he said to someone else, dont go home and listen to emo music lol

Hope you guys had a good time in the standing bit once it started