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What do you expect from the band in 2011?

US Tour? New album at the beginning of the year? New album at the end of the year? The so called remix album? An update statement from Axl himself and the band? The "Better" Video? A special edition of Chinese Democracy in stores with the different covers? A dvd? A Documentary? More interviews promoting Chinese Democracy or a future new album? Appearances on tv shows by Axl or the band? Band members solo albums?

Tell us what do u expect from Axl and the guys in 2011  :P

I hope to see them again in Europe and the Middle East (Israel, Turkey, Greece.....)
Maybe some new songs before the next album.
Civil War, Estranged and Locomotive are welcomed too :peace:

I wish Health , Happiness and all the best to all band members

only one man (probably) knows what is the future of GNR

We think about many things, such as the following up to Chinese, de remix album, the possibility of a DVD, new Chinese covers n' booklets, maybe videos... but I guess that if we have the US tour followed by some other gigs (maybe Europe again, South America - Rock in Rio maybe?) n' some nice interviews or a Dexter's new visit to the chats it'll be just perfect!

Of course I get excited about all this possibilities of new stuff, but I'm still so happy about Chinese Democracy after waiting for so long n' the tour has been just fuckin' insane so it's really ok if nothing comes out! Not saying I don't want it! lol!

Apart from that I wish good health and prosperity in the coming year for all the band, that seems so happy n' alive at this tour. So good to see Axl having fun n' enjoying everything!

Thanks Axl, you deserve it man!

My guess is that it will be a mix of CD part 2 and newly written songs by the band as they all are eager to start writing new songs together... or maybe CD part 2 after a newly written album....

I expect them to surf on, on the wave of positivity, creativity and energy that they have now. Look like there will be many great years ahead :)

Maybe some more new songs on the set, for example Bad Apples or some other rare livesongs?

Apart from that, of course I hope for a new album too, but I still enjoy Chinese Democracy very much. When they release such quality albums, they don't need to release new albums so often as other bands :yes:

And they sure are welcome back to Europe too!!!

I think it's pretty clear that they want to tour the U.S., and hopefully we'll see that soon (if not February, than March/April).

There are also a few places like Mexico that they haven't done since the album came out (they did a few shows there in 2006).

I'm sure it would pay off to do more shows in South America. Also more European shows.

I really think 2011 is going to be more touring - remember how long the Illusions tour cycle went. After that, then worry about an album. And they may want a year off at some point. Just hopefully not too long this time ;)

I created this topic cause i know a lot of people expect a new album to be announced soon, and honestly i think its reasonable, 2 years and almost 1 month passed since Chinese Democracy was released.

Now i believe my bet will have to be November 2011, but until then and if we get that, could we be expecting something else at all?

GN'R spent the year (re)introducing the world to Chinese Democracy, what seems like the "permanent" lineup, and an amazing live act.  Axl proved he's in top form.  In past years, some ripped on Axl's braids/look, Buckethead, etc.  But this year we all saw an Axl you cannot deny- the man is back.
Now that he has the momentum, I see:
- A reissue of CD with bonus material- money on live Appetite tracks to lure casual GNR fans who haven't gotten into CD
- Live DVD
- US tour.  He'll mix up the songs and tour with other huge bands to pull in the audiences and fill arenas.
- I'd like to see CD2, but it feels like we'd be hearing more "whispers" for anything in 2011.  

Whatever happens, I hope he strikes while the iron is hot.

still think the us tour is a big mistake (Press related)
2001-2002-2006-07 we've saw a great band but the press isn't still liking gnr these days... and are always focussing on the past of the band instead of the future.

I strongly believe that the people who write shit about the band just sit behind a desk a week before the show and already have their press statement ready for the day after the show without even seeing the great force behind this band.

People should write about gnr in the press not the A-holes that are stuck behind a desk from 08:00 till 17:00...
gnr doesn't even work in those hours!

It would be cool to have something done like Kiss's  Morning day dilalah or whatever the name was.

They got a double album out, with the new album (which sucks btw) and they re-recorded their classics and put on a greatest hits cd on the package with the new guys.

If GNR did this it would be a success, guaranteed!

Not only we would have a great new album, but we would have another Appetite with the new guys. People would be curious about it for sure and would check it out and buy the double album

i expect nothing
maybe some shows.. and then nothing

I expect some pretty great stuff - either the US tour and the RIR gig or new material (the remix CD, the live DVD...). :)

You didn't expect Chinese Democracy to be released at all, did you?

I didnt. I think it got released because almost the whole album leaked one year before, if it wasn't for that i think we would still be waiting for Chinese Democracy to hit the stores :hihi:

GN'R doesn't play for the press, or any other whiners.  :)




/jarmo

Jarmo, whats your opinion on this? Just speculating of course.

Do u think they're gonna tour the US first or release a new album before a possible US tour?

An US tour doesn't seem that unlikely considering the band has toured almost everywhere else.

But I have no idea when that would happen and if anything would happen before it.




/jarmo

i would hate a remix album
but for next year i think u.s tour plus some exotic shows like asia middle east, africa after mayby a dvd or live cd. something for the fans!  :hihi: then plans for something new and interesting for 2012-2013
oh also something new for the set like riad or songs like twat and prostitute that isint played too often also some song from illusions ... more changin set

I don't feel like 2011 is the year for CD2, i'm more confident with 2012. But Axl & co. can always surprise us, that would be nice indeed.

I think there will be some touring, summer festival gigs in Europe at least. I don't expect any special releases (DVD's etc.), maybe i'm a little bit pessimistic about this because they haven't released a live DVD in years. But like i wrote before: I hope the year 2011 is full of surprises from GNR camp. My fingers are crossed.  :beer:

Another idea: How about doing a gig which could have a live stream to YouTube or other big site? Some bands like U2 have done this, this way everybody could see the new GNR in action and kicking ass.

Another idea: How about doing a gig which could have a live stream to YouTube or other big site? Some bands like U2 have done this, this way everybody could see the new GNR in action and kicking ass.
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they did something like that in 06 it was called kroq?s inland invasion it is on youtube

had a new idea more secret gigs!

Personally do not expect any new material or cd's from the band. I would expect a US Tour, and would love to see There Was A Time be a regular. I would also like to expect an Atlantic City show !!!!

I think it makes more sense as well

God I hope your right Jarmo!  I am praying so hard for this-desperately need my  fix for more live GnR, especially on my home turf I will absolutely see as many shows as possible if they do.

Plus this band has become a well-oiled machine, an unstoppable Juggernaut Live & Axl's voice is simply stunning! I know the US fans are the most fickle, but if they witness what I saw in London then I know they will find out for themselves how awesome this band has become & I want my friends to see that as well.

 GnR is simply the best fucking live rock band out there today- so please AxL & the boys come the the US & kick our ASSES!!!  :beer:

I just expect that they continue doing the things that they think they have to do the way they think it has to be done!  :beer:

The fans will be always there!

U.S. TOUR
CHANGE IN SETLIST
CLASSICS SONG & CHIN.DEM. DISC

- S O O N -

 :smoking:

I'm sure DJ wouldn't have joined the band unless there was a proper long-term plan :peace:

Not that I dare to expect anything there surely is something planned.

dude we heard the almost the whole records months before it was realased, after the big leaks
the whole "i am waiting for the album" became obsolete and boring... i was already cranking the shit out of the "new" songs in my stereo


do you really believe in change setlist..
dude they played more CD songs in RIR 2001 than the average of cd songs they are playing now
setlist wont change until they realase a new record.. and that aint gonna happen any time soon

do you really believe in change setlist..
dude they played more CD songs in RIR 2001 than the average of cd songs they are playing now
setlist wont change until they realase a new record.. and that aint gonna happen any time soon
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Alternative Setlist 2011:

IRS
TWAT
SCRAPED
PROSTITUTE
CATCHER IN THE RYE

CIVIL WAR
ESTRANGED
DEAD HORSE
MY MICHELLE
THINK ABOUT YOU

Bad Change ?? Why ??

Hate to say it, but i totally agree...

My bet is on a US tour.  HUGE tour.  I would like to be with Buckcherry and X Japan.  That would be an amazing set!

X Japan
Buckcherry
GnR


Maybe a CD 2 and a release of Appetite remastered and replayed!

 :beer:

Now im thinkin.. where the fuck is My Michelle!  My Michelle needs to be on the list!

No doubt it would be a U.S. tour! I would say that Madison Square Garden would be the first stop. Buckcherry would be a great fit for this tour.  Btw, PHILLY SUCKS!!! Lets Go NY and the NY Giants. Sorry, I'm still venting over that stupid loss!:)

Oh the fans...


We just had one of the biggest years in Guns N' Roses' history and now we're planning 2011...


Chill out! I want more too, but 2010 was absolutely awesome and I'm still giving thanks for that instead planning 2011...

I love Baz...but I think that after 4 years touring with GnR...it is time to pass on to another one...My opinion....

X Japan are releasing a cd this year in the states...And I know that Fortus loves them...and even played with them some time.....I would definitly fit in X Japan in this gig....And Buckcherry

;)

I really like X Japan, I discovered them after Richard and Robin did Endless Rain as their guitar solo in Japan in 2007. But in saying that I don't think they will ever tour together simply because they don't need each other, they are both big bands. And also there is a big cultural difference between the two bands, which probably won't make sense in a live environment.

And I'm saying that as a supporter of X Japan, I really do like them and Hide was a super guitarist. But Guns N' Roses are a whole different animal, and are much bigger on a worldwide scale. And I do know that X Japan are huge in Asia, but on a worldwide scale they are not as big, and that is purely because of the cultural thing, not because of their talent. But in also saying that, they can still sell out big venues around the world I imagine, which is why they wouldn't need to open for anyone.

I'm really stuck when I think of who should open for GN'R, can't think of anyone straight away really.  :P 

I wish X Japan would open for GN'R, but just don't see it happening because of reasons on both sides.  ;)

X Japan are not really popular here in North America.  They juste made several shows in NA, and hardly sold them out in small venues.  We know who they are because of GnR...but the usual people don't.  That is why I think they would be a great opener for GnR.  And GnR would be the perfect fit for them.  They would have the chance to make a name by opening for such a great band!

But hey...that is just a taught.

Still, Buckcherry is a class act too.  And would pump the crowd really good before GnR comes onstage!

Singing Crazy bitch just before GnR comes on stage.....would pump the girls to get half naked....We would have a great show!

 :beer:

You know what, you are right.  ;D

X Japan opening for Guns N' Roses would be a great way for them to be exposed to the General American public. I wish it would happen, I just thought that X Japan where big enough to sell out big arenas on their own in America. I guess I never realised just how much America need to hear this great band, and what better way for that to happen, than to open for the best band ever Guns N' Roses.

No I want it to happen even more.  ;)

I really hope you know that Greece isnt at Middle East... :hihi:

Well for me, i would love to see Korn opening up for GNR in the US.

Korn was my favorite band back in the 90s before i turned to GNR and i saw them Live, they're awesome! So it would be a 2 on 1 package  :hihi:

i just hope that they continue to have fun!

Now the band is bigger than 2001,2002,2006.They have finished a BIG world tour,and there are a lot of people,that before this tour thought that this new band was a joke,and when they saw them performing they were with the jaws in the floor ( yeah,my friends).So 2011 is the moment for another album,or a dvd or something to remember them.

Couldn't have said it better! They should capitalize on the momentum they have now. If they don't, its a waist really..

You're right, capitalize on this unprecedented momentum. They should release a covers album (undo/counter the mediocre connotation of Spaghetti Incident). Then release "Sailing" as their first single/video with clips and footage of the recent world tour.  Highlight the fact that the band has built rapport on the road and they truly are a legendary band, a road band made up of a pack of good ol boys and rock stars. Showcase the new Axl. Prove to the world that he looks like a weathered, timeless, and ragged Rock Star, not a washed up botox, plastic 80's has been. Some black and white footage would be great, perhaps some slow motion images and packed stadium shots.
Track listing (it would be a huge hit, commercial and critical):

Mother - Pink Floyd
Only Women Bleed - Alice Cooper
Brick in the Wall - Pink Floyd
Wild Horses - Stones
Salt of the Earth - Stones
Sailing- Rod Stewart
Whole Lotta Rosie - AC/DC
It's All Right - Sabbath
When the Grass Grows Over Me - George Jones
Hurricane - Bob Dylan
Against the Wind - Bob Seger
Have You Ever Seen the Rain - CCR
DUet with Kid Rock (something country/southern rock style) (Use his smoother, toned down voice)

Naa dude... a covers album would be highly criticized at this point and wouldnt be successful...

They already have a covers album... a band with 2 covers album?... no way!

They should release some of the Chinese Democracy material.

It was confirmed by several members in the camp past and present, that Axl had some industrial kind of songs, which didnt really fit the other material Axl wants to put out, so why not pick 6 or 7 tracks and do an EP like Lies with that material.
It would be a great way to release it.

Or why not release a full album of the chinese democracy left overs.
Or.. if that's asking too much, why not release a Live/B-sides album! first cd would have selected tracks from various shows like in Live Era, from 2010, and the second disc would have 2 or 3 bonus gems/b-sides and some footage.

Or even to re-release Chinese Democracy as a double album, with the different covers, and a second disc with some of the songs that werent included. They could then re-launch the idea of making the better video as well.

I definitely see your point. But Gnr are always criticized for everything they do. I was just trying to think of the quickest and easiest method to "capture" and crystallize the current chemistry and energy of the band coming off the tour.
My thought was that they have so much energy, chemistry, and rapport right now coming off a very successful tour that they need to hurry up and capture this energy. A cover album would allow this because they wouldn't have to write all new material. It would be a quick "snap shot: in time, a way to codify and solidify the "moment" while the chemistry and tour energy is hot and fresh. They should lock themselves in a studio and give themselves one week to record and mix it, that's it. Drink some whiskey, listen to their classic influences on vinyl, and get infuse their eclectic styles. Also, with an eclectic mix of music/covers Gnr could show that they are still a blues-based rock n roll band as well as progressive.
I think the mass public (the old mainstream fans of the late 80s) would really dig Gnr renditions of some stone cold classic rock.

a new album

I'd love to see a cover album with a tracklisting like that! Although, it would have to be after another album of new material. But I do think GN'R historically has done some great covers.

yeah a cover album would not be a great idea, even tho the spaghetti incident is a great album. maby they could throw a couple covers in the next album whole lotta rosie or have tommy sing a song, but i dont need a new album yet. the guys are having a great time touring, now if they were expected to release a new record soon it would not be as much fun for them but thats just my opinion.

the biggest hope i have for 2011 is the U.S tour

however as far as covers are concerned i would like to see more covers but a new covers album isn't the best way to do it in my opinion.

A cover's EP maybe

itunes or internet release like izzy does now

but it still seems like there is a lot of good things ahead for Axl and GN'R
 : ok:

i expect them to keep doing what they do so good ,it's rockin '
don't do anything but what you have done,maken music fill the world .love ya's '

I want a new Guns N' Roses so bad. I go through these fazes. I am so appreciative of the fact I have Chinese Democracy. I truly love it. Like love it love it. Like maybe only a couple Beatles albums can sit comfortably in its company.

But goddamn I really really want more now. I really want to hear new music from Axl and GN'R. Fuck a goddamn covers album. I want new music that I can play and have another new GNR album I can start rotating with CD. I am ready. I would gladly sacrifice GN'R doing more live shows for however long if that meant getting a new album "soon"-er.

we're on the same ship man : ok:

I expect a DVD BR or something.

But i look back... Tokyo 1992, Welcome to the Videos, Making of NR, DC and Estranged (ONLY IN TAPE "LOL")... GNR deserve new material to spread the music/name/energy/etc to entire world.

Or just something to the crazy fans... remakes, remixes, etc etc.

:rezando-a-Dios:

I do not expect Axl would waste his time at this point and have new album covers printed, especially considering the average sales of CD.  I would hope he will push forward with a new album asap.  With the degeneration of the music industry and the explosion of downloading the only way for ANY band to generate big album sales these days is with huge exposure through big tours and lots of new material. 

Slash spoke in his book of wanting to lead another music revolution (like he and axl did with the origonal gnr) and I think Axl could feel the same way.  He needs to capitalize on the GNR name and bring out more new material and tour like a mother fucker if he is going to create real, global buzz.  I hope he succeeds.  I've seen the new band twice and love them but the music world is vastly different than it was back in the day.  Axl has a monumental job ahead of him....and I think he wouldnt want it any other way.

Christ no!!!!!  A covers album would be a career destroying move.  It would completely kill Axls credability.  One album in fifteen years and he has to resort to a covers album???  Please no.  No way would the new guys want this either.  They must be keen as shit to cut an album that is all thiers and thiers only.  Chinese had tracks from previous member son it.  Trust me they want to release new shit.  These new guys are real hard working musicians, just look at all thier side projects they need to keep themselves bussy....they DO NOT want to cover other peoples shit. 

They should put out a live concert DVD and CD, and the next move an album.Videos,and all this things.After this tour there are a legion of new belivers.And yes,the new Axl is the best news to spread the word.For me would be sad that the band dissapear in 2011.If you see bands like iron maiden,you have always something to buy if you are a fan.

The other good thing is the manager,if he works in GNR like in Kiss..... : ok:

And NO COVERS! nobody takes seriusly a cover album.

I would imagine that the next album will be a mixture of the stuff available @ 2008 for CD 2&3 + some totally unique songs written on the road since 2009. I don't believe they'd ever do a covers album, 'though they might include the odd cover WLoR wouldn't be out of the question, given its reception at shows.

I'm prepared to wager a smallish amount of cash, that we wouldn't hear B of D, JB theme or PP between songs either.  :rofl: :rofl:
Happy Christmas everybody

Yesterday, as I had to kill time while my girlfriend was going crazy doing christmas shopping, I read through the program and announcements of the box office next door.
Next to a lot of good, bad or worse bands they had the announcement that Guns N' Roses are planning a Germany Tour in 2011.
So I guess that's what I'm expecting from the band ;)

The only online news I could find on the topic is the following. Translation is basicly just that Guns are planing another tour and that soon is the word :).

http://www.mybooker.de/news/index.php?objectID=12493

If that's the case I guess it's time for a road trip to Germany in 2011...