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WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE  THE OPENING ACT IN THE NEXT GNR TOUR?

I saw Papa Roach and Sebastian Bach opening on the last tour, and they were great!...was a great start and the people was happy with them.

Where do you see GN'R fit in on the bill if they're not the headliner?



/jarmo

sorry my bad!  :hihi: thanx for the correction, I just fixed.

There is a Norwegian band called Audrey Horne, that i think would fith very very well opening for Guns N Roses. They toured Europe with Enslaved last year. Hmm.. and maybe Mastodon. Hmmm Isis.. the problem is that im not sure if the majority of gnr fans are Isis fans.. lol

I think Australia and NZ got the best line up of the entire tour with Rose Tattoo and Bach. But I would also love to see Airbourne or The Angels open for Guns.


 :peace:

Faith no More is reuniting...they would be an awesome opener.

Priestess would be a cool one, too.  Maybe Justin Hawkins new band.

I saw BFMV, Papa Roach, and Baz during 2006 with GNR. I would like to see Airborne also, and Weezer

Saw GnR/Metallica on tour together in the 90's.  Faith no More opened.  It was horrible.  (Not Metallica/Gnr) Probably just the reaction here, but everyone just wanted to get on to Metallica and Guns.  I actually felt kinda sorry for them.   Everyone was just yelling for them to get off the stage!

I'm really digging theory of a deadman right now, just my personal opinion.  papa roach is suppose to be coming out with a new album.  Who knows an unknown la band?

A co-headling bill with Guns and Muse would be amazing.

and now that GNRs manager said they will tour this summer and they will do stadiums I think the will need a good Opening band who can bring fans and sell tickets, so I think maybe Stone Temple Pilots (maybe Scott and Axl can work out theyr diferences), or maybe Linkin Park.

Avenged Sevenfold, Kings of Leon, or Shiny Toy Guns.  Or they could just open for Metallica.

No offense to you, but I hate how people keep saying they should open for Metallica. GNR's catalogue is as good (and Better) than it was when Metallica opened for them. A band that has the hits GNR has should not open. Nevermind that I think they put on a show that's tough to beat. I get why people say that about Metallica, looking at the success of Death Magnetic, but to me then it just shouldn't happen. There are a handful of bands so big that it would be weird for them to open for GNR, so just scratch those.
Cause I wouldn't want to see GNR open for anyone but the Beatles.

I was joking about Metallica because of all the discussion over the last month. My other suggestions were serious though.  I would just like to see them have a newer, yet somewhat established act who is on the rise with a few hits also.  Not a holdover from the days when GNR were more successful.   However, Metallica never opened for GnR. They co-headlined.  And GnR would be extremely lucky to co-headline with Metallica again. But it wont happen.

Not sure who I would pick. GNR fans are always the hardest on opening acts. I really like Baz. Sevenfold would be cool.

Just bring back Baz and Rose Tattoo,
Angry Anderson just keeps getting better and better with age
(like Baz and Axl) ,  keep it the same, they were great opening acts.

With the "stadium tour" on the horizon, I'd really like to see a "festival" of sorts. If I got my wish I'd want any or all of these bands on the billl:

Theory Of A Deadman
Buckcherry
Papa Roach
Saving Abel
Shinedown
3 Doors Down

any or all of those bands in any order followed by

GUNS
N'
ROSES

machine head
faith no more
aerosmith
guns n roses


would be cool for a stadium tour

I love MUSE but they still are no where near the GNR atmosphere. MUSE is one of my fav bands... but they're not co-healining equals.

I hated Papa Roach... lame songs and grew tired of all those damn power chords. Hope to gawd they are no where near the next batch of shows...

I'd love to see Alter Bridge. They have a great singer in Myles, and have pretty good songs.

Sorry i missed the humor... i need to sleep more often.
And yeah Metallica and GNR co-headlined in 92, i shouldn't have said "opened." My point was just that i can't imagine Axl going on stage before someone else, and I wouldn't want to. I agree with you about your more serious suggestions, but for a stadium tour they might want someone more established.

most of the board would disagree but i fancy Motley Crue to open.... : ok:

I thought of that one but since Axl and Vince dont get along......................................

Poison and Deff Lepard hate each other las year and they will tour together this summer....so who knows.

avenged sevenfold, the backyard babies, buckcherry, kings of leon, the gutter twins, tool, geez, the list could go on and on, but without knowing who's actually available, doing this is a total waste of time lol

Backyard Babies
The Answer
Faith No More
RIOT:NOISE

Korn
Muse
Serj Tankian
Linkin Park
Ashes Divide
Marilyn Manson
Chris Cornell
Filter
Black Stone Cherry
And to make Red1 happy, RIOT:NOISE :P

RIOT:NOISE - eh?!  Wondered how long you'd take to post! bring it on!  :beer:
Queens of the stone age?
Serj Tankian?

I thought of them, too... but then I remembered that they're friends of Eagles Of Death Metal, so probably wouldn't be an option.

Is there a chance for that? Would Axl/Guns camp agree not being the headliner?

Alice in Chains
Clutch
Filter
viking skull
Ween

I think he was trying to say that there's not much of a chance for that. His question was because the original thread headline said something about headliner and opening act.

Clutch & Chains... two good ones I didn't think of. Good call

dmc  :P


any gutsy band. of any genre. unknown or well-known.

buckcherry and lovehammers fit preatty well with GN'R

 Yeah!  Cool, I hope I get a chance to see them again.  Also, hope that our man Robin will be with but either way I will be there.  Exciting news!

nickelback i really like them. Or just someone that is big like gnr so it could be a monster bill. it stinks when you only want to see the headliner but lets face it there isn't really much out there today.

Opening for Metallica would be cool.  But i think Metallica have planned shows anyways, according to some other thread

Velvet Revolver..... j/k   :hihi:  I agree with bands like Buckcherry, Faith No More, maybe Linkin Park.  Some of these others would be cool I agree, but when was the last time somebody like Aerosmith or Tool opened for anybody? 

tool would be great. they opened for GNR at RAR


just give it up already.

I'm sorry guys but some of the bands you mentioned could open for Gnr.....I just dont see bands of that high profile opening for GnR.

anyways,

I would like to see..

the answer
The gaga's (crosses fingers they reform)
airbourne
muse (but i think htey are too big to open for GnR, especially in Europe, maybe the states though?)

Was an honest opinion.  Big crowds are needed for a stadium tour.

see the thread title. GNR is the headliner. period.

ok, if that is the case though, i imagine there would be a LOT of pressure on them to perform the old catalog which is something most of the fan's of the NU band don't want.  A lot of people that go to large show's aren't always diehard fan's and just want the single's or there not happy.

whatever. They'll do what they think right for the crowd.

It's not as if you were more knowledgeable than azoff about this area.

Actually, i know its stupid, but when i saw GNR live in 06 in Dublin, there was small section's of the crowd chanting for Slash. (some even dressed as him). 

Also, when i saw VR live in Dublin, there was a small section chanting "Guns n Roses" and were only happy when they played Its so easy and brownstone.

i know this is ridiculous and slightly off topic but it shows the mentality of some fans that go to these things. 

but i agree with you man, they will do a show that fits the crowd.

Gotta throw it out there ;-)

Sebastian Bach
Pink

Black Label Society
josh freeze solo
iggy pop tom waits
Les Claypool/bh

Backyard Babies (they sound really cool, they're friends of the band n' worked with Dizzy, so it's possible) n' Sebastian Bach (kick ass adrenalitic show, mate from the old days n' his duet with Axl in My Michelle was one of the highlights from 06-07,  n' he can also sing on Sorry  :drool:....)

The reunited Faith No More n' Chris Cornell would be awesome, but I don't see those major acts openin' now ...

Faith No More
Supergrass
MGMT
Kings of Leon
Prodigy
Alice In Chains

and please no heavy metal boring bands, we're in 2009, thanks.

Major? I don't think he wouldn't play the bigger venues like GN'R....

His latest album was streaming on his Myspace and I don't think a lot of GN'R fans would be interested in hearing him do that kind of stuff....


So if he was playing his "usual" solo stuff, he could actually work as an opening act for GN'R.





/jarmo

save that I personally prefer chris cornell's latest to his past albums.  :P

You're right, he wouldn't play bigger venues than Gn'R (at least not as a headline) but I though maybe he prefers headline in smaller venues... I don't know, just speculation...

Old/new whatever..  :) It's still GNR. The band has a great history and I hope it has a great future as well.  : ok:

As someone said Backyard Babies as they a brilliant band.

And an island of ireland recommendation is the The Answer that are touring with AC/DC through Europe at the moment.

I wouldn't mind Kings Of Leon being a opening act.

weezer

Backyard Babies, Innocent Rosie, Airbourne or Mustasch  ;D

So you dont think that GnRs "core audience" is open-minded enough to embrace somebody trying something a little different, experimenting with a new type of sound? 
You put down Metallica fans by calling them to close-minded to embrace new Guns N Roses, and now you are doing the same thing.

Ok, fair observation.

But, knowing how well Mix Master Mike was received in 2002, and several of those younger metal bands in 2006, I'm a bit more careful about making statements about how open minded the concert audiences are.

With that in mind, I don't know if a Timbaland produced Chris Cornell would be an optimal opening act for GN'R.


Sorry if it offends you.




/jarmo

The problem with picking a GnR opner, is that the GnR audience is so "genere spread" I belive a straight forward Hard Rock band, or Rock n Roll band would be a safe guess..

My biggest wish would be something like Tool, Isis, Mastodon. Or maybe Faith No More..

Maybe Tool is too big for a opening act, but it would sure fill the stadiums with lots of Rock/Metal fans from a allaround genere..

A band I forgot was  "The Mars Volta" would make for an interesting tour .

For the European tour I would love any of these:

Stone Gods
Heaven's Basement
Hot Leg
Wired Desire
Black Spiders
Thirteen Wolves

Here's my idea

First act:  Buckcherry

Second act:  Weezer

Third:  Kings of Leon

Fourth act:  Kid Rock

Headliner:  Guns


Not that this would be my dream lineup from a strictly musical standpoint but it makes sense in terms of demographics

Nickelback???,...u kiddin right???

The Stones?

 :rofl:

By the way, sometime ago, I think 06, it wouldve happened, but then a coconut fell on Keith's head  :nervous:

Rockets to ruin

No there a good band. Or it would be great if creed got back together to open up.

 :nervous:


Please, stop!

 :hihi:


/jarmo

Motorhead, Iron Maiden, Foo Fighters

NICKELBACK.

FUCKING.

SUCKS.

If any band could keep me away from a GN'R show, it would be those no-talent pieces of cat shit!!!

I might go just to boo the shit out of them.  Although I'd probably end up getting in a fight or getting kicked out so it probably wouldn't be worth it in the end.

http://scrapetv.com/News/News%20Pages/Entertainment/pages/Nickelback-continues-sales-success-despite-lack-of-fans-Scrape-TV-The-World-on-your-side.html (http://scrapetv.com/News/News%20Pages/Entertainment/pages/Nickelback-continues-sales-success-despite-lack-of-fans-Scrape-TV-The-World-on-your-side.html)

 ;D

The only one of those bands who would open fir anyone would be Motorhead. The others are too big to be an opening act.
Motorhead would be a great choice though. Them with Bach and maybe anthtrax would bring a massive crowd.


 :peace:

NICKELGAY.

What is Oasis doing this summer?

messer chups or richard cheese......and of course faith no more

Motorhead's a great choice. 
Turbonegro?
Slayer?
Megadeth - not my cup of tea personally but might suit?
Lez Zeppelin!

How about Alice Cooper - then they could play The Garden! would love to hear them sing together live..

Let me tell you all something about Nickelback - and this is a stone cold fact....

If Roadrunner Records did not have Nickleback, the label would not be here today.  Don't try and argue it, I know this as a fact. 

And being broader you need to remember this FACT....

The music industry has been killed by the internet.  If it weren't for Nickleback, U2 & Coldplay we would have no new bands coming through.  Those bands are propping up the record and publsihing companies - and all the other bands get fed from that pot of money.  You think we'd being seeing as much Slipknot promo and presence in the market if it weren't for Nickleback? Think again! 

So Nickleback.......  I'm game for it.  Bring it on!

Wouldn't agree with that at all.  Although they have had to find ways to adapt.  Most musicains make the majority of their money through merchandise.  The stones once had plastic cups at a gig with pictures of the band on them,  they got a massive pay day from it!!! 

You don't have to agree.  But when you say that most bands make money from merch, just think about that a bit harder.  The only bands that sell enough merch for that to be a viable argument are the ones that are already sell albums in the high thousands. 

Without people buying the Coldplay, U2, Nickleback albums in their millions - the labels would not be sending bands out on tour cause they couldn't afford to. 

I have met two bands this year - both of whom have previously been on the cover of Kerrang / Rocksound etc, who are now quitting the band and have full time jobs because they can't afford to be in a band. 

The music industry has not yet worked out how to monetise the internet revolution outside of the already succesful bands - but they need to work it out quickly.

360 deals just about work for the labels (for big bands) but are financial suicide for smaller bands.

Faith No More would be the ultimate band but I don't see Mike Patton getting along with Axl...like...at all. Shit would be bound to happen. I mean look at what happened back in 92.

I think Faith No More would be a good choice. 

1 FNM

2. ACDC

3. GNR

You do have some good points, im afraid i cant argue as i don't know enough about the industry side of things.  Interesting though! :)

i cant see ACDC being an opening act though.  Im sure they'd wanna be headliners

Do the labels send bands out on tour and finance it? ???

Sorry, I was coming across like a smart ass.  I'm no expert, but I know a bit about this subject.

Just before I go back to the topic, here is some food for thought.....

I was told last week (by someone that would know) that Slipknot has not made Corey Taylor a millionaire.  Sounds ridiculous, but it is true.

Some do.  In most cases, smaller bands will buy-on to the tours.  Backyard Babies toured the UK last year and both support bands paid to be on that tour.  Whether the band paid for it themselves (which many do) or a label / manager paid I do not know in this instance.

Obviously the exception to this is when the support band shares a label - such as the recent announcement that Black Stone Cherry will support Nickleback on the UK dates in May.  I believe they are both on RoadRunner.

I thought it was mostly the management companies that deal with tours.

Let's face it. Anyone is better then cky or mix master mike.

Record labels pay for it... the artist must pay back. Management is who handles where and how many shows the artists do. Since the money is paid back and there is no royalty issues with tours, the artists make more money. That is how artists truly make money, by touring. The label depending on the artists may or may not pay at all. So if the artist is big enough, like Madonna, they finance it themselves, knowing full well they will not only make their money back... but make a very nice return.

BAch was cool last time - not Weezer as saw them in 02 and they were bobbins.  Faith No More would be cool,  but can't see it happening after 1992 issues....  to be honest, I will probably be in the bar until GnR  :beer: and then make headway to the front ....

I can't see Motorhead, Slayer, Anthrax or Megadeth opening for Guns, they draw their own fans, and alot of people who like them do not like Guns. At least I haven't met anyone who does :/ .

What's wrong with MMM?

Just couldn't get into him. I saw them in albany in 2002 and i left thru both cky and mmm set couldn't wait for gnr. But that's how it seems to always be when a big band comes. It's not like back in the day when you looked forward to seeing all the bands unless it's a double headlining tour.

i'd love to see either MCR or mindless self indulgence they would rly mesh imo

if those guys aren't big enough marilyn manson but they are prolly too big, so maybe like a hip hop act might be ok

You call yourself a MUSE fan but question whether they're big enough to co-headline with GNR?  Now in North America this would be a correct statement, but perhaps not so much in Europe.  Muse are HUGE!  They were the first band to sell out the new Wembley Stadium, in fact they sold it out back to back nights.  That's 136 000 people over two nights.  Granted some were drawn by the fact that Wembley Stadium was brand new, but Muse has major pull in Europe.  GNR would do well by having them play with them if they wanted to fill stadiums in Europe. 

Thanks to GNR's 2006 Inland performance I became aware of Muse.

Cheers,

Andrew

I think the obvious two bands that could help pull off a stadium tour are Van Halen and/or Aerosmith.  The flip side to that equation is that I can't see either band opening for this incarnation of Guns.  If it were the original lineup, then that would be a different story. 

The other names being thrown around, ie. Kid Rock, Kings of Leon, Avenged Sevenfold, etc., would work if they were committed to selling out arenas.  You have to factor in that GNR has already toured twice on the strength of their back catalogue, most are now aware that this isn't the same band that made GNR a house-hold name, and few except for the hardcore fan-base are that energized about hearing anything from Chinese Democracy. 

The only way I can see it work is for a band like Aerosmith or Van Halen to act much like Metallica did in '92 and agree to play first because they have no interest in waiting around for Axl to get onstage.  If it's viewed from a logistical or practical perspective it may work.  If pride overrules, I can't see how an arraignment would be reached.

Cheers,

Andrew

Rage Against the Machine, or 7 Year Bitch

well now the rumour is Van Halen...and I hope is a fact....would love to see them also.

Ryan Adams and The Cardinals;
or Twilight Singers

That would be interesting.....  8)



/jarmo

in that case I'd say fleet foxes again. 8)

Iron Maiden - Almost everyone loves them (Guns; Fan Wise)/they can really play it up to big crowds/...And although their big, their not necessarily bigger than Guns N' Roses.

Get Lil Wayne or Kanye West. I've always thought Axl could do some cool stuff with them.

and no one say that would never happen because i know it wont

Like when he wanted to tour with NWA?

Pray "It Tastes Good Don't It?" doesn't get a re-mix....

First - Iron Maiden wouldn't open for Gn'R. They have their own public (very different than the one of Gn'R) n' they're headliners.

Second - Gn'R n' Maiden didn't finish the '88 tour in the best conditions, Maiden kick off Gn'R from their tour due the "erratic" behaviour

Thirst - Axl once said that he hope they (Gn'R) never became a band like Maiden. Dickinson said recently that ChD is shit.

Jay-Z would be a lot better.

nah way man :P


hey, now that's a good idea :hihi:

but really, dr. dre and axl could come up with some awesome shit, although it would take decades to put it out ;D

thats true ha

but i'd love to hear kanye sample something like sweet child. and axl could add-in some cool background vocals

I would love to see Aerosmith open for GNR.  I saw Metallica open for them in 92 and Baz and Papa Roach open for them in 06.  Either way, Im pumped for any GNR show!

I saw Twilight Singers perform a few years ago at the Warsaw, an old polish club in my Brooklyn neighborhood, with Mark Lanegan-- before the Gutter Twins, and at that very moment in time they were the best band in america. Same goes for The Cardinals. My girlfriend was really into them and I was skeptical, but saw them play for three and a half hours non-stop. They have the ability  to change their sound, and this show had them in a very fuzzed out 1970's fashion. They are very proficient and have that classic american roots rock n roll vibe.

I miss the era of shows when a larger band would give bands with more of a cult following a larger audience, and the talent of the musicianship made everyone play better, and yr. turned on to new sounds; for the love of music...

--mojo

Yeah...what about Rihanna!?  or The Black Eye Peas???  clowns :rant:

How about AKA (All Kills Aside).  They're from Joplin, Missouri.  They have opened for bands like Disturbed, and System of the Down.  Here's the music video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8F6XxvqQG8

FAITH NO MORE
RAGE AGAINST THE MASCHINE

It's a shame that crowds at GNR shows tend to be horrible to the opening acts that are unfamiliar to them.

Wow....that's prolific. I didn't realize being into all different types of music made people "clowns". Guess that makes Axl & Izzy "clowns" for being into NWA.

I'd like to see Queensryche like an opening act. They are releasing a new record this month, besides as far as I know Axl Rose likes Queensryche, would be at least interesting, I love Queensryche, it's has a lot of in common with GNR, for instance epic songs, great guitar solos, beautiful ballads and a terrific frontman of course.

queensryche would be cool or maybe the darkness. That one way ticket to hell and back cd was great would like to see them live.

For a stadium tour...you're going to need some big names.  As cool as some of those smaller bands are...people will want a lot for their money.

No one has mentioned them yet...but how about Jane's Addiction?  The original line-up is back together and Dave and Axl have worked together in the past.

The Killers are apparantly fans of GNR and vice-versa.  And how about Oasis?

How awesome would this tour be?

Faith No More
Jane's Addiciton
The Killers
Oasis
GNR

The Killers recently had some negative comments towards GNR.  It wasn't too bad, but they said something like they deserved to beat them in the charts because it's their time now.  In essence, it's not 1992 anymore.  At least that's what I got out of the comment.  So F'em!

I don't think so, GNR deserves a Hard Rock band, no a Pop crappy band like Oasis or the Killes, If I were in the crowd, I would throw them bad tomatoes... :hihi:

It might work in England, but not in the US.

Then I would punch you . :hihi:

I think the darkness are no more , sir.

a lot of gnr concert goers are not as open minded as most people here.. they are pricks
in the history of GNR tours the only bands that have not been booed offstage are: skid row and sebastian bach band...
is like a trend.. they should keep sebastian and add a similar artist..

they're not around anymore

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THEORY: I wonder if GNR has considered headlining Coachella, Lollapalloza, etc. I believe that some of the crowd negativity comes from the ' I want to hear Sweet Child O' Mine' for the zillionth time set-- this and those who are obsessed with seeing Mr. Rose in person, and so anyone or anything interfering with that communion comes off as an obstruction at best.
         
          Because Chinese Democracy has a potential wide range of appeal (as a whole I think it has more than little commonalities with Radiohead and others, as a concept album) why not have a set directed at these crowds?

Lastly, I think for this to work though-- would have to be a new media promotion including videos targeting this crowd and possible appearances on SNL, etc.

Even if this isn't considered-- the Metallica option is a sure shot, and there's nothing wrong with that...

Those are my worthless two cents in these dread economic times...

...I've spoken too much, god help me; but this just popped into my head:

How about The Black Crowes?!!

What is probably going to hapen:

Jane's Addiction- main NIN supporting act *see Nine Inch Nails*

Metallica- coming back and willing to tour with G'N'R, it'd be a perfect solution

Guns 'N Roses

Nine Inch Nails- if the NIN extends their tour, G'N'R would lose fans hoping to see Robert.  However, if Robert toured with G'N'R the same thing would happen with NIN.  Trent and Axl would beg him to play with them, in the end, they would have to tour together

Loaded- Axl never knocks down the possiblility of him playing with Duff again and vice versa, infact, they note it.  Maybe they have planned this for a long time and they are setting us up.

what I would like to see but won't happen

Guns 'N Roses

Velvet Revolver

Benighted

Muse

Coheed and Cambria

My bad i thought they were pretty cool though

The Black Crowes rock i'd love to see that

Faldor, that's not necessarily true. I remember tomatoes, bottles and other stuff were thrown at Faith No More when they opened for Metallica/GNR at Giants Stadium in 1992.

No more Bach please.

why not?  Bach does a great job getting the crowd ready for GNR.

With Chinese Democracy out, Axl is playing new music to the audience, not the same old eighties stuff Baz has been playing.

going by that logic lets not hear Wttj , scom or any of those eights songs.

Bach would be great, he probably will have released another album when GNR tour.

Faith No More

Motley Crue

Van Halen

Guns n Roses.

Bach plays a lot of songs from the new album he put out not to long ago..

Black Crowes is a great idea.  : ok:

Steel Panther (Metal Skool, Danger Kitty) would be an awesome opening teaser.

How about foo fighters?  doubt dave would work with axl...but would be a good line-up.

Avenged Sevenfold would be a great opener. All their newer stuff (city of evil and later) have GnR influence painted all over them

Rumour has it that Guns n Roses and Van Halen are going to be co headlining.  Ive read the story but I cant see were the rumour came from?????  no comments from either party

http://www.iconvsicon.com/2009/03/08/guns-n-roses-setting-the-stage-to-tour-with-van-halen/ (http://www.iconvsicon.com/2009/03/08/guns-n-roses-setting-the-stage-to-tour-with-van-halen/)

If GNR want to make Stadium tour, would need a band as Van Halen alongside.

I believe it originated from here

http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/news/rumormill.cgi

SPREADING DEMOCRACY AROUND THE WORLD: Axl Rose intends to take the current lineup of Guns N? Roses out on a worldwide stadium tour this summer, industry insiders told rollingstone.com. ?Axl has been basically quiet, keeping out of the limelight for almost 15 years,? said Guns manager Irving Azoff in the news item. ?People think they know him, but they really only know what has been said about him by questionable people. He is a good guy and often misunderstood?he is a professional who has worked very hard to build and maintain a high creative standard for Guns N? Roses, which I support. We have some exciting things in the works this year for GNR, I?m looking forward to it.? Right on the heels of this news come unconfirmed reports about a co-headlining tour with GNR and fellow L.A. hard-rock icons Van Halen. If this pairing comes to pass, we?re betting it?ll move some serious ducats.

Whose in Van Halen these days anyways?  is it David Lee Roth?  I definitly pay to see Eddie and Axl!

David Lee Roth, Eddie Van Halen, Wolfgang Van Halen n' Alex Van Halen

the Van Halens?

azzoff manages both gnr and vh. he's also Chairman and CEO of Ticketmaster Entertainment.
plus apparently there was a rumour similar to this in 2001.

I wonder were they'd play in Ireland, we don't really have any stadiums except for Croke park.  And Croke park are only allowed to have 4 gigs a year, which is usually really commercial pop acts, or billy joel and stuff.  Any other venue couldn't really be classified as a stadium. 

Doesn't RDS qualify as a stadium?




/jarmo

I would like to see Buckethead as an opening act. Then he could come out and jam with GNR for a few songs.

It would be interesting. I wonder if people would tolerate more than 10 minutes of show...

are you implying gnr fans are a bunch of seniles?

The Veils.

AA

crowd behavior it is somewhat unpredictable sometimes...

some great suggestions in this thread.

Oasis and Black crowes would me amazing....

I hate Van Halen though :rant:

I fail to see the logic in having Van Halen tour with them; all it does is perpetuate the "has been" perception of GN'R.  When they tour, they need to find an "up and coming" band to open (Black Keys or maybe just Dan Auerbach solo?) and then if they feel the need to co-headline with a big group; perhaps Aerosmith, U2, or maybe Metallica.   I honestly don't see how they can sell out a stadium unless they tour with one of those three.

In that case I think you'd like Stone Gods (Dan Hawkins - Abit heavier but still very much rock) & Hot Leg (Justin Hawkins - Pretty much the same as The Darkness with there slogan "Man-Rock!").

Annie, Buckethead is going on tour right now. Here is the tour schedule. http://www.bucketheadland.com/tour/index.html

"Slane Castle" might be more appropriate.

Although personally I hope they play a show in the "Ulster Hall" in Belfast, in Northern Ireland....  :yes:

someone like Jane's Addiction or bigger..

I could not imagine Aerosmith opening for GNR. But if feel the same way about Rancid opening for Rise Against and I guess it happens. Whoever is currently more popular goes last.

i suggest SWORD!!!

omg what is with this shit.

ps have any of you seen lil wayne fail at guitar?>

http://www.rds.ie/home/index.aspx?id=24 (http://www.rds.ie/home/index.aspx?id=24)

Apparently the RDS stadium holds over 35000.  i didnt realise it was that big.  I didnt even know it was classified as a stadium, i think horse's race there or something. 

kid rock and maybe sebastian again

Yeah, but;

n August of most years since 1981 the grounds of Slane castle are used to host a rock concert. The natural amphitheatre has a 100,000 person capacity and has in the past hosted concerts by Queen, Thin Lizzy, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, Guns N' Roses, Neil Young, R.E.M., The Verve, Robbie Williams, Bryan Adams, U2, Stereophonics, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Iggy Pop, Foo Fighters, Madonna. Oasis is going to perform this summer. The Stones appeared in 1982 and returned again in August 2007. U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Bryan Adams have all released DVDs of their performances at the castle. Madonna remains the only female artist to ever have headlined at the venue.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slane_Castle

no date after July 11?  :P

He will most likely be going on more tour dates. Has been doing a tour every year now.

sure thing.  what tour he will be on after july we aren't sure.

Thanks man, ive been to Slane castle before for the Chili Pepper gig.  I cant see Axl selling it out though so i thought the RDS might be more realistic.  Chinese Democracy hasn't had much publicity here in Dublin unless your a hardcore Guns fan.  Last time they played the RDS it wasnt really that full.  Hopefully they'll have better luck this time.

If I had my choice, I would like to have Bach, Metallica, and GNR all at the same time...but I think the rumours of having Van Halen is still going to be an awesome show!...no matter what, I really dont give a crap who else is there, I will be there to hear GNR no matter what!!

There is hope! I missed the last Big B chicago tour due to illness. I had the best gift too. A severed arm to hold his DR Pepper with!

well, there r a few options.

if it's gonna be Guns N' Roses and Metallica (which i doubt), then the openers should be Alice In Chains and/or Faith No More.

if it's gonna be Guns N' Roses and Van Halen, then maybe someone like Hot Leg, Chickenfoot or Kid Rock.

if Guns goes out as the only headliner, i'd like to see Chris Cornell or maybe Lacuna Coil open the shows.

ha ha, just realised that Van Halen and Chickenfoot on the same bill is never gonna happen  :rofl:

If I remember correctly...the last VH tour had no opener.  it's not like GNR/VH would need an opener.

But if they need one...then I think Hot Leg or Stone Gods would be an awesome choice. 

Or...why not someone like Spinal Tap?

Black Tide!

These kids are kick ass.

Damien Marley opened up all dates of the tour. But I agree, GNR/VH wouldn't need an opener.

Twisted Sister!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!or their alter-ego Bent Brother!!!!!!!

Shinedown would be good

Godsmack

Wolfmother

Roger Waters would be pretty awesome...  :peace:

Roger Waters opening for Gn'R... are you insane, don't you?

I'd like to see Billy Talent as the opening act but I doubt that happens.
:(

http://www.billytalent.com/

I did say... would  :yes:.

Noone'll like me for this - Motley Crue.

69 Eyes would be a good opening act I think as would Buckcherry.  ;D

I would agree with this. BT are a great band.

What about Roger Waters performing "The Wall"?

Come on, tell us it's realistic.

Buckcherry, Avenged Sevenfold, Coheed & Cambria, Billy Talent, Kid Rock, Lenny Kravitz, Baz, System of a Down, Lostprophets, etc...
just get 2-3 solid openers and a major headliner to co-headline with and a stadium tour isn't that far fetched.
so pumped for when this thing gets a rollin'!

System of a Down said they'd reform and open for GNR if the old lineup ever reunited.  I love'em, but I don't think they're an option.

yeah i knew that as well, but didn't Serj work with Bucket on Enter the Chicken?
Not sure if he's worked with Brain or not in that process either, but there are connections there to have them involved @ some point down the line.
so who knows? + if Rage Against The Machine regrouped Axl has connections to Caram Costanzo for them to possibly Co-Headline or even open! (such wishful thinking :drool:)

worst known band i've ever seen live :smoking: what i mean is that they really sucked live and since i haven't been able to listen to a whole song of them, thought they might be ok before the gig but left before it was over

I?d love to see a mexican group called Los Stoners. They?re really fuckin great!! check them out!!

www.myspace.com/losstoners

BTW They sing in english  :)

Duff McKagans Loaded would be cool choise, just book ticket another show 5th of June in Tampere Finland (got tickets to Helsinki 3rd of june already)

hm and since my 2 brothers play in band their band "AphoreA" would be perfect choice (in my opinion of course) if and when Guns will tour in FINLAND again 

check em (AphoreA) out:

http://www.mikseri.net/artists/?id=64939&displ_lang=en

d.d.

Black Stone Cherry
Silvertide
Black Tide


I agree about the whole VH deal, it only furthers the whole washed-out 80's persona some people still associate with GN'R. Get some new and fresh music to open the show. Besides what happned to the days where up and coming bands where given a chance to showcase their talent?!!

Exactly what I was thinking!

A few diffrent ones to check out would be "Lacuna Coil"  a smaller opening band is the INDIE band KHZ.  For somthing completely out there "diablo swing orchestra", however even bringing Helmet back would be cool.  That band seemed to go over well with the crowds. 

SLIPKNOT not a good example they have sold over what 5 million records I don't think they are dragging anyone down.

As far as Nickleback goes while not much of a fan of them I find the backlash on their success rather hypocritical.  This is what EVERY ONE THINGS A ROCK BAND SHOULD BE.  They are a bunch of buddies who got together and worked their way up to where they are today.  They were not put together by any music excustives ect.  Regardless if you hate them they got their fame the honest way.  They did not have a multi million dollar ad campaign.

As for the internet detroyed the record industry is pure bullshit.  Over 5 billion songs sold by ITUNES, Millions by other sites.  It is the record labels fault they fucked over artists for years stealing every dime from them so the only way they made money was by radio play or live shows they see fuck all from CD sales in general.  This is not just my opinion but that of a few metal bands including a few that are on roadrunner records.

http://www.antimusic.com/news/08/may/27Slipknot_Made_Nothing_From_Millions_in_CD_Sales.shtml

Here are a few that would be great bands to open for G&R.

Buck Cherry
Faster Pussycat
L.A. Guns
The Cult
Cinderella (That's if they are still around)
RATT

These are just a few.
The band that does open for G&R should be a band that plays similar rock & roll / hard-rock or even metal. This way we get more bang for the buck!!!  :peace:

I logged in just to say THIS would ROCK.

Billy Talent are fucking awesome live.

Are you serious?  Faster Pussycat, RATT, and L.A. Guns?

I like Buckcherry, Cinderella and The Cult because they are many levels above the others in terms of musical talent and credibility.  The only ones I could see touring with Guns are Buckcherry and The Cult.  I would prefer one of those two from the list you mentioned.

Ali

I actually like the Cinderella idea , Tom had axe last years tour because he blew his vocal cords or something.

As others have stated I think you have to have baz, he is the best opener bar none. Then maybe a little Vienna boys choir followed by 2.5 hrs of solid GnR. It's hard to imagine a Co. headliner that can really stand up against axl and co. although I do understand the whole ticket sales deal.

Agree!...Cinderella and The Cult maybe, but the other ones no way!....they just play at bars for 100+ people

i'd say the exact opposite, they sucked and i left early when watching them

What's wroNg with Nickelback? it's a good band, really. I would be hapy if they were invited but I guess they are much bigger than this Axl's own version of "Guns N' Roses" in the U.S right now so... I can't see them opening.

- Loaded (would be cool to see Duff again  :))
- THE OFFSPRING (would kick ass! but once again they are much bigger)
- Camp Freddy

Dream would be a Tour with Oasis, RHCP or Muse, but all these bands are much bigger so Axl would be the opener.

No they aren't.

so u cant see nobody opening for GNR bcuz u think they are bigger?.. let me tell u something, Nickelback sucks big time, Offspring bigger than GNR???...dude I think u are in the wrong forum.

Oh don't encourage him..

to move to a nickleback forum or an offspring one?  :confused:

why, does reality change if you move forums? 

btw i'm not saying one is "bigger" than the other, just saying

Hot Leg

Nickelback fucking blows...they are without a doubt the worst band in the history of mankind besides Coldplay....but unfortunately they are too big to open for GNR here in the states...if they opened half the arena would empty out before GNR came on, 2 completely different fan bases...I dont get the Nickelback thing...I really dont...they are awful...

Let's form a really bad band.

We will make millions!

may be "hardcore superstar"!!!!  ;)
i like them  :)  : ok:

Couldn't agree more.  Nickelback and Coldplay are all that is wrong with rock music these days and more.

so seriously, what?s SO BAD about Nickelback? Never again ist quite good and it?s not the only one... ??? ???

Eminem?


It would make (at least some) "sense". Considering all the shit him and Axl have gotten through their careers.

Maybe not as a opening act, a co-headline tour.... I'm not aware of his current popularity. ???






/jarmo

mmm...ur kiddin right???

Straight from the man himself.

Eminem N' Roses 2009 World Tour.

Book it.

I think eminem is a fan.    Didn't he dress up like Axl at the VMAs a few years ago?

he dresses up like everyone when he performs or does a music video

He sure did, amigo.

Personally, I think it would be way more interesting than Nickelback or any of those hair bands that some have suggested.

Like when GN'R opened for Aerosmith or the Rolling Stones. It made sense....





Haha. I just answered the question in the subject. That's all.





/jarmo

Damn Jarmo, you're pretty gangster.

Eminem has toured with rock bands before, so I don't see why he wouldn't take this opportunity if it were to be presented to him.

He does respect Axl, that's for sure.

Love to see one of thé biggest rock bands from The Netherlands as opening act Within Temptation:

http://www.within-temptation.com/

I'd like to see Baz come along again. It's amazing value that way as Baz's show alone is a great night out and adding in GNR is just perfect. His frontman style also compliments Axl's in my opinion.

Another idea I'd enjoy would be Buckcherry.

I'd definitely go see a Faith No More + GnR tour...However, I somehow don't see that happening, and if it happens, bad stuff is bound to happen  :hihi:
I'd go to a Rob Zombie + GnR tour too.

Finally, Dope opening for GnR would be nice too ( their latest album, No Regrets has a rather AFD vibe and sounds great ).

I'd definitely go see GnR no matter who supports them. But yea Rob Zombie + GnR would be fun.

and yea eminem or even so called emo acts are preferable to hair bands.

GN'R, Eminem, Jay-Z

triple headliner.


Now there's a concert.

I don't know anything about Jay-Z, but a concert with Eminem and Gn'R would be incredible.  There are very few concerts I'm willing to spend more than $50 on these days, but I would pay a lot to see the two of them together.

2 rappers for a concert? I don't think so.

On the European leg I would like to see GNR/ Buckcherry/ Backyard Babies
now that would be a great lineup. Also it would be great to see them use the instant live format, like bands like Pearl Jam and The Black Crowes have to record shows for sale after the shows. Great way for the band to make some money and great soundboard recordings for the fans.

I do love Eminem, and agree it is a good idea, but I have seen him live twice, and thought he was a horrible live act. Maybe  the sound system was part of it, but all he did was sing (somewhat) along to his records. He would only sing like half the words, and you could hear his studio voice in the backgroud. Actually, kinda reminded me of Vince Neil live, only better.

GNR/ The Verve/ Bach

I'd like to see Bach back again. I was pleasantly surprised how good of a show that guy put on. Hell of a rock star really.

I fully agree. I think Eminem is a great talent, but live, I am not so sure. I would also worry about the younger fans of Eminem and their treatment of GN'R. I think GN'R need a GN'R audience in attendance to make the night special.

I would also worry about ticket prices. Eminem and cru have a price. Guns, as some know here, are also not cheap to hire. In the current economic climate, one has to be careful.

Bands like Backyard Babies make sense. They know GN'R already and would, generally, be received positively by a GN'R audience. Very new bands tend to slate bands they have supported to gain media attention so this should be taken into consideration also.

dregen and nicke borg were thanked by axl in the booklet, dizzy played on their latest album, they've been around for 20 years this summer, they fucking rock and would fit the audience, it would be fucking awesome, won't happen  :hihi:

Eminem is a great artist, but as we say, it's like comparing apples and oranges. I do like Eminem too, but I can't see him opening or co-headlining with GN'R.

So who? I tell you, I saw Brian Adams last year and it was one of the best Rock show I have ever seen. I think a lot of people who grew up with GN'R also grew up with Bryan Adams, it was the same erea, late 80's/early 90's. Everybody knows him. Great artist and great music. He is very respected.

The Stoners! They rock!!

www.myspace.com/losstoners

Yeah but people that grew up with GN'R had taste.

You know with a good amount of the newer stuff having a prog. element to it I wonder how a band like Dream Theater would be received with GNR?  Though if you wanted to go for a more gritty rock vibe I think a band like Vains of Jenna could be cool. Or I know Extreme just put a new CD out last year that could be cool.

Why not the Emergency Blanket? www.myspace.com/losblanket

The Strokes

awesome NYC band. Plus, they are fans of GN'R  8)

Mot?rhead, Metallica

LOADED!

It would probably be too much "work" for the person opening but .....
..... have the GNR guys (besides Axl) each take turns being the opening act with their solo material.  : ok:

Like one show Chris' SexTapes band could open ... the next show Tommy could bring in his band to do stuff from 'Village Gorilla Head' and Replacements' songs ... the next show Ron could bring in his band to do his 'Abnormal' songs ... and so on and so on.

That would kill two birds with one stone:
1.  The fans would get to better know each band member on his own merits.  :yes:
2.  The opening acts won't (hopefully) get booed off the stage.  :hihi:

I guess a Guns N Roses, Janes's Addiction, Faith No More tour would be asking too much?

At least we wouldn't have to wait until the afterlife to find out what heaven is like.

thats a very clever idea!....and maybe Brian can bring The Bucket to play with theyr band  :yes:

I heard Michelle Branch is a fan of GN'R, as well as Led Zeppelin and Queen.
I have some of her albums and it's good. Beautifull voice. I don't know if she could open for Guns though, but I'd like to see a duet with Axl one day.
She did a duet with Santana a while back and it was pretty good.  It was even a Hit single from What I remember.
 :P

Santana sings?

This is a really cool idea. Some years BLS played on Ozzfest then Zakk came back to play with Ozzy. Plus Sixx:AM was going the same thing last year on Ozzfest. It'd be cool to see.

I hope you haven't seen the "Creed" thread..

maybe one of the hotter up and coming rock bands from whatever country/continent they are touring, something like: ireland/UK - have million dollar reload open; australia/newzealand- maybe wolfmother (of course they are opening for AC/DC during the aussy leg of their tour),  US - Loaded (well, maybe not)?? but something along those lines :-\

maybe to grow up wasn't so easy for some of the fans?

I only see it happening in my dreams but Edguy would make me squeel  :P

Collective Soul

Eve 6

Life Of Agony!!

Actually Life of Agony ( kick ass live) and Mastodon who's new album Crack the Skye is one of the best albums Ive heard in years. If any of you are fans of hard prog rock please do yourselves a favor and give it a listen.

Green Day.

maybe Axl brings Sebastian again? Plus another good opening?

SOUTH AMERICAN Tour 2010:

Buckethead
Sebastian Bach

 :peace:

Aerosmith

Well since the start time is 18:00 and 19:00  I'm willing to bet money on the issue..

Try getting axl on stage at that time  :rofl:

Please, let it be Dope.
Please, let it be Dope.
Please, let it be Dope.


Their last album is a masterpiece.

wouldn't call it a masterpiece, but it's a good album and it would be cool to see them open : ok:

Alright, not a masterpiece but it's way better than everything they have released so far imo.
Great lead guitar and catchy choruses.

Life Of Agony

Sebastian bach
Alice in chains.
Guns N'Roses.

Don't forget there's a time difference and jet lag.

18:00 JST = 10:00  GMT = 05:00 EST and at htgth = 03:00 PST

Good night everyone

a lil too big to open, but my dream would be Kings of Leon. Just saw them monday night, they are fucking amazing live!

i say just sebastian bach
is the only opening act that could be respected

You are aware that the Japanese shows in 2007 started around 19:00 right?

The joke's on you!

 :D


/jarmo

I still wait for backyard babies to open for GNR  :P they have always been big fans and supportive of GNR through all times

The coolest band i can imagine opening for Guns N`Roses right now, is The Entrance Band!
It would be amazing!

Axl! Check them out!!

people! Check this band out, and see for yourself!

Black Tide!!!  Although they were in Japan not so long ago i think

Guns N' Roses
(Special Guest: Izzy Stradlin & Buckethead)

Open Act:

Aerosmith
Sebastian Bach

 :peace:

i did. not bad at all but i imagine the opening band, if any, will be a local one ie if in taiwan, a taiwanese band. Or none.

I would never usually add my opinion to a thread like this because the band will choose who they want as a support, as and when they tour. But I will say, I would love it if Axl was to check out this fucking amazing Australian band called Mammal.

They would really do the guns tour proud as an opening act. I saw them at Birmingham Carling Academy last night. You guys should check them out. They are very very good!!!

Check ouy my My Space one of their tunes is on there. Fucking great band!!! http://www.myspace.com/mikeaka33

Mike

Them Crooked Vultures (probably would never happen!)

Big Linda (from the UK)

Aerosmith is broken up.

I like the Eminem idea.

Maybe the new Alice in Chains or Blind Melon.

Hot Leg, Stone Gods, or Priestess would be cool...and a good fit.

Eminem is far too big to open for Guns, or anyone for that matter. 

Coheed and Camberia I love their work and as long as they are cool with Axl I will be cool with them

Does he tour anymore?

I would love to see him.

I say no opening band let GNR perform for a 2hrs and play as much of the new stuff live that hasnt been played. But if there is an opening band it will be some one much lesser known especially if its only for a couple of shows what bands gonna go for what is at this point maybe 3 shows. If it were a longer tour then yes im sure alot of bands would jump at the chance to open. And people stop with bands like Aerosmith they are too big of a band to ever open for GNR at this stage in both bands careers. I love the new GNR stuff but i dont know if they have the credibility yet to have as big a band or close to as big as GNR opening up for em.

Weezer would be cool again. Smashing Pumpkins too

Would love a Buckethead appearance, or just bucket being the opener !

They would have to be co-headliners.  It could happen.

I actually really like Eminem, and think it wouldn't be a bad fit. However, I have seen him live twice, and he sucks ass live.

Whoever said Dope had a good idea, while I really like No Regrets, I still think Life was their best.

Personally for the Uk / Europe tour I would love to See Guns headline with 2 of the following for the openers:

1st headliners 30min slot
The Enemy
Reverand and the Makers
Idlewild
Tokyo Police Club
Liam Finn

2nd headliners 1 hour slot
Manic Street Preachers (fans of the band based there early sound around original line up)
Chemical Brothers
Prodigy
New York Dolls
Kasabian
Editors

Personally, for upcoming  Japan shows I'd love to see

Jero altho I know both GNR fans and Jero fans would disagree.

Ironically, Matt Scrotum is subbing on drums for their current tour since their regular drummer committed to a reality tv show.


I'd love to see Bucket open for Guns... and maybe have him come out with the band and do a guest solo or two.

Bucket should be brought in just for the TWAT solo and Nightrain solo

Alice in Chains

Chickenfoot

Evanescence

 : ok:

Rammstein : ok:

Stone gods are good!
I don't think Chickenfoot would do it..

madness, pure madness......it supposed to be a rock show.

pick from any of these for support slot

Airbourne
The answer
Black Stone cherry
Seb Bach
shinedown
Sixx AM (DJ can play both sets)
Stone Gods

that aint a lot to choose from. I went through my ipod (hence alphabetic order) and chose what i thought would be realistic choices....

take it for what it is..

 Machine Head  :smoking:

 Helmet  :peace:

FAITH NO MORE  :beer:

would love faith no more
but i think patton's ego is to big to be opener for gnr

TOKIO HOTEL!!!!  :hihi:

Alice In Chains!

You dont think that bands like the Manics, The Enemy, Prodigy, Chemical Brothers or Kasabian could hold there own with rock fans, is Mix Master Mike rock music. Personally I would want to see bands which have a decent back catalogue and can play a bit. Sixx AM you couldnt expect a band member to play the whole night every night of a tour.

I would like a  really good rock n roll band to open for Guns N Rose! a band with the same kind of attitude.. Or som metal band, like Isis, Mastodon, Opeth.

Arn't Wolfmother back now?

STEEL PANTHER!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37yhT_ndLfw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37yhT_ndLfw)

Alice in chains would be awesome.  not sure they'd agree to it though... maybe if Axl and Jerry are friends

why wouldn't they agree to it?

Manics would do it in a heartbeat. Would be a pretty big bill in the UK.

AIC would be wicked obviously.

Alice in Chains isn't the same without Layne Staley. I'd rather not see them live with William DuVall, to be honest. Could ruin my memories of the band.

Jerome is Cancer's buddy.  I don't even recall AIC saying anything about opening for Guns back in 2006 at Inland Invasion.

Sebastian and megadeth

thats a pretty ridiculous statement to make.   No matter what happens, nothing can change whats happened in the past.  I wish more people understood this concept.

AIC would be a great opening act.   Bach again would be great too.

I like it when people cry about things not being the same anymore.

DURRRR it's not the same without Layne Staley.  I'm also wearing different underwear today, golly, I'm not the same anymore.

An AIC with DuVall is better than no AIC.  Let's say Layne was still alive, there would still be no AIC, as it was the case the last 6 years of his life.

yea i dont think its ridiculous to think its not the same or as good, but to think it could ruin memories of the past is pretty laughable.   but i totally agree.  and we're going off topic here, but i really do think AIC would be a good opening band.

I saw AIC openin for VR and they were great! I would like to see them openin for GNR, I would like Papa Roach also, they opened for GNR back in 2006 and they brought a lot of energy to the people, they were great!

The whole concept of opening acts is interesting.

Obviously most people are there for the headliner and don't pay attention to the opening act(s).

So you could either go with a band that's in the same genre as the headliner, or go for something totally different.

In both cases, chances are the opening acts will get booed and/or ignored!


I think it's cool to see bands that aren't necessarily similar to the headliner. Obviously it's not always a good idea. Depends on the crowd...

It always seems to help if the opening act has at least one "known" song and plays it.  :hihi:




/jarmo

Alice in Chains, the new album has grown on me......!! Check out Last of My Kind, Check My Brain and Black Gives Way to Blue..All great songs!!
Or a co-headliner w/ Megadeth!!
Peace Sells N' WTTJ in the same night!!

Megadeth don't play arenas do they?

besides, wasn't this thread about your idea of desirable opening acts for the possible next tour?

This is from Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal　twitter and facebook!!!

so interesting!!!! : ok:

What are your choices...? :hihi:

woops!! :rofl:

Ron said,,,,
Some bands I'd like GNR to tour with: Chickenfoot, Anvil, Lita Ford, Ace Frehley, Queensryche, many more... What are your choices...?

Baz and Izzy?  ;D

see here :beer:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/bumblefoot?v=feed&story_fbid=278532825789

GnR should tour with Sixx A.M., Alice in Chains, or ... I dunno.

Tweet Bumble this link: http://www.heretodaygonetohell.com/board/index.php?topic=56136.0 (http://www.heretodaygonetohell.com/board/index.php?topic=56136.0)  : ok:

I'd say this is another good sign GN'R is really hitting the road soon!


Asian Democracy Tour starts now!  :beer:

SexTapes!of Chris Pitman : ok:

Buckethead would be awesome but I really don't see that happening.

Otherwise, as I always said, 'DOPE' would be great.

Good find, Ayako!

Maybe the thread title better be "tweet @bumblefoot #bands I'd like GNR to tour with" so that people can see it's bumble tweet.

And why not tweet Bumble at twitter as well.

http://twitter.com/bumblefoot

with twitter ya can reply to a message so why not do a poll and the top 3 we reply to that message

Please dear lord don't let Ace open a GNR or play with them in any capacity.

haha.i just tweet as well.
is this possible to change this title??

Mr.サントリータイム ;)

put the title in between quotation marks : ok:

ron's a big kiss fan, no wonder he'd like ace to open, he has played with lita ford and knows joe satriani pretty good too, but anvil? is this anvil? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anvil_(band)

Chickenfoot and Queensryche would be Great !!

Loaded  : ok:

I hope not. I think that Duff should be consistent what he said years ago. If this band is not GNR for Duff McKagan, he should not take advantage for his own benefit. (Loaded). Loaded is another great ex guns project anyway , as well as VR, Izzy, etc...

Ace Freeley has a new album that many of his contemporaries seem to really dig.  He's a well respected artist in the rock world.  Anvil has been opening for AC DC on their latest tour dates as far as I know.

i haven't even heard half those bands.  they'd be lucky to get to open for axl and the guys.  i'd pick metallica or ac dc.

You should, above all Queensryche. Great, great, GREAT band. Empire and Promise Land are terrific records. Furthermore, Operation Mindcrime I, is one of the best conceptual album ever, beside The Wall and Tommy. Axl used to like Queensryche a lot, I guess he still does...

FAITH NO FUCKIN' MORE!!! Though, I highly doubt Mike P would even concider the idea, LOL! Just want to get them to play the States already  :drool:

It's not a bad idea, but who support who?

For Japan:

Mad Capsule Markets

Crazy band

Not sure who else really, Buckcherry would be a good fit.

Unless they want to do a double bill, I think it's GNR's obligation to give the opening spot to someone just breaking into the business. 

When they are ready to do S AM, let me know, there's a kick ass band out of Argentina I'd love to see get on the bill.

Izzy very famously was quoted saying that this band is not Guns N' Roses, and took part in VR during its inception.  Should Axl not be allowed to forgive, hang out him either?  ::)

From Ron...

# Alice In Chains, yes!! Tool, FNM, FF's, Danko, local bands from each city - all great, thanks everyone... :) Night 22: Zombieland! YES!

about 14 hours ago from web

must be cheapjon's suggestion  :hihi:

could be ;D

The Prodigy

They should get things nicely warmed up

FNM... Tour In Sudamerica NOW...

if Sebastian will open for GNR again we will see the dates of the tour soon, he just posted in myspace: "Get set for 2009 concert dates! Announcement coming any second! Also get ready to meet my new guitar player! He will kick your ass!"

I sincerely doubt Baz would break news of a GNR tour, so most likely we can rule him out IF the shows in Asia take place.

I got that, just thinkin maybe GNR will do it any second, so he will able to do it after, just a thought thats it  :smoking:

I've watched Faith No More in August. They kicked asses. It will be great to see them opening for Guns even though I doubt for the Asian tour.

Steel Panther

It wouldn't be the shocker of the year if he broke the news  :hihi:


All kidding aside.. Since he says the announcement is coming any second, it could relate to the GN'R shows.

ye and why would Baz wait to tour now?...he had 10 months, and he will tour almos at the end of the year, it just seems lil suspicious  :hihi:

I'd love to see Filter opening for Guns n' roses. And since they are doing dates in Asia and two in Japan, The birthday (featuring Chiba Yusuke and Kuhara Kazuyuki from Thee Michelle gun elephant and the great guitar player Imai Akinobu, from Rosso): they put out great songs (Stupid, Kiki the pixy, Alicia, Namida ga koboresou, Calendar girl, Ano ko no suitcase, Press factory,...) and live, they're quite fuckin' good. Go check 'em on youtube! :D

Shinedown would fucking rock.....so would Rob Zombie.

well I was wrong bout this, Baz is tourin with Alice Cooper, funny thing is hes new guitar player is that kid Sterling, the one who was jammin with GNR.

I think local bands would be an awesome idea as far as famous... Black Stone Cherry , Black Tide would be cool.

www.theshanklinfreakshow.com (http://www.theshanklinfreakshow.com)  these guys are awsome

Dude, I would LOVE to see Rob open for and maybe do a couple songs with GNR

I think GNR might pick one of the newer bands to get some of the kids to listen to some GNR if they havent.

so.. Who would you like to see as the Opening Act on the next tour?

After seeing Buckcherry opening for KISS, I think they'd be a good fit...

I would like to see Coheed and Camberia they are real good and Welcome Home isnt their only good song.

Godsmack

OMG!! I didn't know SOAD had said this. It's my second favorite band ever, but as they are on hiatus I never thought of suggesting them.
Serj please reunite System and open or co-headline with Guns!  :drool:

Would the Smashing Pumpkins be a good fit ?

yes - but would Billy Corgan's ego allow him to open for Gn'R? unlikely; but i'd love to see it happen though!

by the way, any chance of Sixx:A.M. having an opening slot?
Nikki did double duty for both Crue & SixxAM during Cruefest1; Ashba could pull it off for the Gn'R tour & it'd be baddass  :drool:

damn it would suck if Danko Jones opened in Canada, would be the best one-two punch ever and i couldn't be there for it

Lady GaGa.

kid rock

Papa Roach wasn't bad in 2006.
Personally I'd like to see the smashing pumpkins, or if they had Weezer open again.

id love to see Nightwish open for GnR two totally different styles but love the direction each band has going.

By the way has a female fronted band ever opened for GNR at any time in the past? I think that would be a cool option maybe evanesence, fly leaf maybe lita ford can open for axl and bumblefoot can pull double duty

Yeah, Weezer would be awesome  :D

I saw the reformed Smashing Pumpkins and they put on a good show; though unlike GNR, they have a touch of the "Radiohead syndrome" in that they don't usually play their hits.  Makes you appreciate GNR's hit-focused set lists a bit more when you see a band play nothing but deep cuts that only appease the die-hard fans. 

Mind you, I don't think Billy Corgan's ego would allow himself to "open" for anyone, let alone GNR.  The only band that big bands will open for these days is the Rolling Stones. 

Cheers,

Andrew

If they were to go with some of the bigger Canadian bands out there right now, my vote would be Billy Talent, Three Days Grace, IllScarlett or perhaps Default.

I know Billy Talent and IllScarlett both released CDs this year and our free during the months of January and February.  Not a huge fan of either band (though the drummer in my band's brother is the lead guitarist in IllSarlett), they'd both be a good choice in terms of draw and sound.  Bill Talent I know is huge in Europe and Canada, though not well known elsewhere.

Check 'em out:

http://www.myspace.com/billytalent (Rusted From the Rain is a good song to check out)
http://www.myspace.com/illscarlett


Cheers,

Andrew

I wouldn't mind Avenged Sevenfold, but then again, I don't care since all that matters is I'm seeing Guns N Roses on Feb 4!

illScarlett would be doable

Billy Talent is too big in Canada at this point. They're playing the ACC in March - headlining. It would be awesome to see them open, I love them live (I have tix to the ACC show) but I doubt they're going to open when they've got their own headlining tour 2 months later.

Loaded!

Actually I'd like to see AIC, Rob Zombie or BLS... Also it would be cool that Zakk, Jerry Cantrell or Rob as a special guests in the Gn'R set (as Baz used to do on 2006-07 tour)

The opener in Helsinki sucked donkey balls.. so ANYTHING but that!

Ace Frehley would be an awesome opener I think

Alice in chains would be awesome. 8)

I kind of like the idea of a local band opening for one of the spots for Regina and Stoon they have the local "Into Eternity" who have toured with megadeath so they can do a show this size. 

Anvil is a interesting idea.

As for Nightwish I would love to see that happen but they just finished a crazy 2-3 year world tour and my understanding is that they are on break until 2011. 

However there is "Diablo swing orchestra" which might be interesting.

Another band would be "Silversun pickups"  I saw them live a few months back and they put on an amazing show, while the songs are not heavy they are very guitar centric and I think would go over well with the GnR crowd.

As for mixing it up such as having a rap group open, or D.J. group I don't think it will work well at all with the GnR crowd.  I am all for some change I actually think "Helmet" from the last tour fit well with the crowd I know I would be thrilled to get to see them again live. 

Phoenix or Band of Horses.

That would be cool :peace:

Loaded would be cool. Izzy would be bad ass as well. Maybe split up the tour between them, then they can paly with Axl on some songs. I know he said only one alumni at a time, so it would work.

No word on a opener/s for this tour?

You dont think GN'R will just use some local bands in the areas they are gonna play in right ???

Three Days Grace is ok. I think they just had a new cd come out but I also think they are touring Canada this fall. It would be cool to have an opening act that I like or could listen to but I don't care. I'm going to see GNR not the opening act. 

ill have no choice to whatch the opening act got floor seats boo yeah

While this would be my first choice. Honestly, Alice is a little too big a name IMO.

Doubt they'd do it, but it would be my number one choice.

The Dead Weather - jack white's new band. they kick ass live and have a great grizzly blues-y sound.

and then there's the possibility of jack doing a wee guest spot with guns perhaps??  pure wishful thinking on my part.. axl and jack on stage?? you'd have to scrape me off the floor!!   :love:

rob zombie would be awesome. or a reformed faith no more - though i dont know if they'd go for it having opened before for guns..  Chris cornell?

YES!!!  Could be a nice boost for ticket sales in the US too  : ok:

Alright well I love concerts...and love coming up with ideas for tour packages and try to keep them realistic...so heres my top 5...Plz let me know what yas think

1.Them Crooked Vultures (How cool would that be to see Page and Grohl?)
2.Ace Frehley (New cd out thats great, Legend)
3.Nazareth (Awesome live band, just classic)
4.Tesla
5.George Thorogood & The Destroyers

Buckcherry would also be cool..same as AIC

Burn Halo, Buckcherry, Black Stone Cherry, Rev Theory

I dont think Loaded is a good idea tbh.  I mean they play Its so easy, dust n'bones, so fine etc in their set - so we'd hear Loaded play ISE and then GnR play it a bit later on?? Nah..
I love the thought that as Axl intimated, something could happen with Duff in the future, but to expect them to be on the same bill on a tour together over and above one date is a bit much.
Loaded are a good band and I can see why people want them - but I prefer local bands getting a chance, or some other suggestions here like The Crooked Vultures or Motorhead

Mot?rhead would be fuckin epic. I'd love to see them
at their own show. Combined with guns? Very cool.

they aren't a bigger name than Guns N' Roses.  They would make a great opening act.

Bach does the job well too.   I wouldn't mind seeing him on the tour again.

Blind Melon.. they just need a singer :P

Sworrm. i think we would say yes

Theory of a Deadman
Buckcherry
Papa Roach
Shinedown

what about joe perry with his solo stuff now aerosmith on a hiatus?

i wasn't saying they were but I think they are too big to open for anyone really. Just an opinion though. Its not intended as a slight to Guns.

Agreed.

'Black Gives Way To Blue' is the best rock album of 2009, IMO. It would be incredible if these guys were to open for GN'R.

Yep. Agree here.

A question: Do you guys think that they would do it? More to the point do you think AIC is too big to open for Guns?

I feel they are but i don't keep up with music like some on here may. Just curious?

I don't think Alice In Chains would have any problem opening up for Guns. And no, I don't think they are regarded by most as being "too big to open for Guns."

There may be some AIC diehards who feel this way, but the majority certainly wouldn't.

I've got to be honest and say I can't remember the last time I enjoyed an Opening act -- Just wasting time waiting for GNR.
Actually I take that back -- Skid Row in 91' was superb! :yes:

I'm gonna learn how to knit so I can pass the time faster when Coheed and Cambria are boring me to suicidal levels.

The Parlor Mob.

Juliette Lewis

Julian Lennon

Cuz he's a metal icon

Alright well I love concerts...and love coming up with ideas for tour packages and try to keep them realistic...so heres my top 5...Plz let me know what yas think

1.Them Crooked Vultures (How cool would that be to see Page and Grohl?)
2.Ace Frehley (New cd out thats great, Legend)
3.Nazareth (Awesome live band, just classic)
4.Tesla
5.George Thorogood & The Destroyers

Buckcherry would also be cool..same as AIC

Juliette Lewis, Ace Frehley, Loaded, AIC

not cool.  you should feel ashamed.

HINDER!

Agreed. Billy Talent in the US and Europe would be great though. They are fine people and a great band

Try Honesty is still my favorite Billy Talent song. Was a fan of theirs back a few years ago...

I thought they were interresting 'til i saw them live :-X

try honesty is still a pretty good song though

A interesting band that is great live would be "Silversun pickups"  The live show is guitar heavy and an all out rock show.  My wife was a big fan so I went with her to see them live and was blown away. 

Buckcherry
Biffy Clyro

Phoenix is one fine band. I don't think it'd fit though with Guns...too alternative.

I'll bring Dinosaur Jr. It'd be awesome having two of my favorite bands at the same show  :drool:

Black Mountain, Iggy & The Stooges, The Black Keys, Fu Manchu, Wolfmother or The Black Angels...

it would be cool to see stone temple pilots open and no I'am not being a smartass there on tour as we speak.

Avenged Sevenfold would be a thrill to see along with Guns.

wolfmother

Soul Asylum would be great and Tommy would be busy!!!

I just hope its not a band like Theory of a Nickle Crap

What about Cheap Trick?  That would be cool...

Saw them with Def Leppard and Poison this summer.  They're currently in Vegas playing The Beatles Sergeant Peppers, I believe.  Good live band, but not a good match for a GNR show.

i don't know, their fifth in the billboard album sales and check my brain is all over the radio (#1 billboard rock song).

Going on Leno in a couple of days should help their case. I dont think its as cut and dry as a couple of die hards. If thats the case then they have a shitload of diehards.

Alice in Chains would be freakin sweet man.

No doubt. I think it would be especially strategic for a U.S. tour. Reintroduce everyone to guns, Alice is doing really well on the radio and in the states.

I think people would pay as a curiosity to see axl and knowing they would like the Alice part. Then when Axl and co. blow em away, it'll leave a bigger impression.

Right now in the states Guns is struggling big time, but they could become a big tour act if they just get some momentum.

I think snagging Ashba will turn out to be a huge coup. the guy can produce records and it sounds like that was a big stumbling block for Axl with all the
guys he went through comprising Chinese Democracy.

Rob Zombie. Even if they only did a few shows together. Would be a really fun show.

White Rabbits!!! :)

ok I just saw that Sebastian Back and Danko Jones are opening for GNR, somebody can confirm that? saw it at thegnrsyndicate.com and who is Danko Jones? ???

That's what they have listed on livenation.  Danko Jones is a Canadian band.  Don't know much about them.  Supposedly this is all still unconfirmed.

also, Danko Jones is the name of the front man, one of the hardest rocking man in rock n roll  ;D seriously, when i saw them it was a summer night and it literally steamed from his head  :smoking:

I could really talk for hours about Danko :hihi:

I wonder how many times in this thread that has been said :hihi: :hihi: :hihi:

We was snubbed again!! :-[

loaded for South America?

http://twitter.com/duff64

 I do want to play Mexico City AND Ecuador AND Columbia. Maybe Spring?


3. 2. 1.  delete....

Mexico is not South America, but I got what you say...

Still, I guess Axl didn't rule out Duff as a guest, so, who knows? :D

has an opening band been confirmed for asia yet?..

I'm all for AIC, that would be such a great show but i'm just not sure they'd agree to it.

I'll bet my ass that Baz will be opening the Southamerican shows!!!