Here Today... Gone To Hell!

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When does the show start? Use this link (set for 9:45 pm) for your local time:
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=GN%27R+in+Detroit&iso=20160623T2145&p1=77

If you prefer to have a countdown timer set up in your browser, you can use this one (it's set for 9:45 pm):
http://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/generic?iso=20160623T2145&p0=77&msg=GN%27R+in+Detroit&font=cursive


SET TIMES:

Alice in Chains - Scheduled to start at 8:30 pm
Guns N' Roses - Scheduled to start between 9:45 and 10:00 pm

GN'R started at 9:42 and ended at 12:15, the show lasted for 2 hrs 33 mins.


SETLIST:

1. It's So Easy
2. Mr. Brownstone
3. Chinese Democracy
4. Welcome To The Jungle
5. Double Talkin' Jive
6. Estranged
7. Live And Let Die
8. Rocket Queen
9. You Could Be Mine
10. Raw Power w/You Can't Put Your...
11. This I Love
12. Civil War
13. Coma
14. Godfather Theme
15. Sweet Child O' Mine
16. Better
17. Out Ta Get Me
18. Wish You Were Here
19. November Rain
20. Knockin' On Heaven's Door
21. Nightrain

22. Don't Cry
23. The Seeker
24. Paradise City

I won't be putting any periscope links in the first post during the show. It seems to work better if people just post the working links in the thread as the show progresses.

Merchandise

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Looks like one of the custom shirts for specific location is similar the  Vegas classic logo. The gray one is definitely new. I think it says Detriot on it?

Melissa Reese
Before the insanity - Get ready D-town, we comin fa ya!!!!!! #tour #gnr #notinthislifetimetour #excited #showday

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Setlist predictions for tonight?

I'm hoping for another UYI song debut. Dead Horse.

Perfect Crime will get played.  : ok:

Not sure who took this one but here is a little bigger size!!
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That would be awesome.

I would prefer another UYI tune before an 8th AFD song.

Yessir.  Though, if I hear Axl Rose sing 'Slither' I will officially lose my shit with excitement.   :yes:

I will officially put a gun to my head.  :yes:

Agree. I mean Appetite is great, but come on, there's so many UYI songs to play.
They've been mostly playing the ballads. I don't get it.

Add a rocker and maybe drop TIL? I like the song and it is great live but we already have estranged, nov rain,patience, don't cry, scom, etc.  :-\

Don't Damn Me or Breakdown please!!!

The Garden of Eden.  ;)

I'm gonna predict coma even though he said he'd prefer to do it sitting down. Whoever said perfect crime I agree, and I think he'll place a ACDC song but really couldn't say which one. Can't visualise him playing thunderstruck with GNR for some reason so maybe something like shoot to thrill. Whoever is going tonight enjoy, it's going to be amazing!!

Is arena packed now?

It's 3.30 there?  ???

I don't think the doors open for another 3 1/2 hours.

i would say Perfect Crime, since its on the rehearsal setlist, but i will take a big chance and say Breakdown...

 :) :) :)

From twitter:

https://twitter.com/fordfield/status/745752401664217088

Any periscope links?

Wonder if kid rock will be in attedance. Would live to see him back on stage with gnr. Maybe axl could ask him to open 5 shows in july!! Kid rock has a show july 15 in IL, so not likely, but would love to see kid rock in philly on the 14th.

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Looks like the cabinets placed on stage in reality are video screens.

And how do they display the bullet-logo like in the first picture above... From the earlier pics of the stage, there are six video panels with gaps between them.

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Doors should open in about an hour.

Live Nation 4 minutes ago
Calm before the storm #GnFnR

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^^
Setlist visible

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Doors have opened, a little over an hour till AIC.

Merch looks pretty cool, a bit pricey (to be expected) but good selection. Was trying to go in Landover on Sunday.

People starting to fill up the GA sections.

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Yeah, I could read everything. They'll play:

NNNNNNSNSNNNNNN
NNSNNNANNANNNN
NNNNNNNNN NNNNNN NNNNN


:hihi:

I made out Brownstone, Chinese and Jungle as the 2,3 and 4th. I think Don't Cry is second to last.

That's pretty good. I can't make out shit.

Looks like AIC will play for an empty stadium.

Possible they are moveable and can be separated and moved together to form one big screen.

Its the average going rate for shirts these days. I don't see any shows that are under $40 anymore.

For a band of GnR's stature, pretty much. If I remember correctly, I saw Bon Jovi once and the merch was actually more. Pretty much the going rate. Not gonna stop me from getting an event shirt, foam finger and the lithograph if I can snatch one.

https://shopsidestep.com/artists/56 saw this on mygnr. You can order online and pick the merchandise up at the venue.

Also official snapchat for the show tonight. https://twitter.com/gunsnroses/status/746135364062969857/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

I hope that they will play Sorry and a AC/DC cover (something like Down Payment Blues or If You Wan't Blood - You've Got It)

A periscope clip of AIC, floor is starting to fill up.

https://www.periscope.tv/w/1eaKbelwBaaxX

Whats up with these chairs?? Its a rock concert or a play? Geez....

https://www.periscope.tv/w/1mrGmzAlzeZJy?mode=couch Live right now showing AIC

https://www.periscope.tv/w/1mrGmzAlzeZJy?mode=couch

Another live stream, up now.

Place looks fucking packed from that pan and scan the periscoper just did.

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Why use only 70% of the field capacity? Look at all the space left...I dont understand.

Yeah the seat setup towards the back is very odd. I don't get why they did it like that.

They cant block access to the corner tunnels. They are dresignated fire exits.

Also, lighting rig requires clearance (at least on left side).

Much discussin on this topic in the general thread.

Very common in the states due to liability and fire codes.

Looks like there are speaker rigs there too.

Yeah, just modified. Lighting/speakers on left...maybe more speakers on right. All would require clearance.

Links, give us links!!  :drool: :hihi:

https://www.periscope.tv/w/1eaJbeleOrjGX live stream

Looks like the soundboard on the left as well.

Working!!  : ok:  Hope his battery doesn't die!  Not packed, but pretty full!

It will start!!!!

Looks pretty damn full to me. More then half i'd say.

Logo keeps firing!! Lots of bullets!!  :hihi:

Iiiiiiits tiiiiiiiiime!!

Start time 9:42. About what i expected.

Dont die on me link plz!!

ISE

killer voice!!!!!

holy fuck Axl sounded POSSESSED there wow

ISE
MB
CD

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link died!!

https://www.periscope.tv/teamwolverine26/1MnGnzXzPzyGO

https://www.periscope.tv/teamwolverine26/1MnGnzXzPzyGO

2006 Axl all they way!!! This is fucking great!!!! Reminds me of that download festival pro footage voice!!

^^ Thanks guys. Is it me or it's kinda jerky?

https://www.periscope.tv/w/1yoJMLDlONWGQ

what u mean?

Keeps freezing... like little pauses.

Thanks, this one works much better and has a more clean video.
 

AXL IS ON FUCKING FIRE AND THE BAND SOUNDS INSANELY TIGHT WOW

FYI it seems the monitors on the back wall are able to more to form one full monitor or separate ones.

Time for Axl to rest...DTJ outro is sooooo long...

Estranged

Estranged...now we'll see how it sounds in the second part!

Looks like Axl has ditched the cowboy boots for sneakers or as some weirdos call them tennis shoes :P

He introduced Dizzy Reed like in Live Era!!!  :hihi: :hihi:

Axl looks nice. Finally no hats or heavy jackets!

Anyone else thinks we'll get a new cover ? maybe prince ?

https://www.periscope.tv/w/1ZkKzvnvbMoKv?mode=couch

https://www.periscope.tv/w/1MnGnzXzPzyGO?mode=couch

https://www.periscope.tv/w/1OwxWprvpQwKQ?mode=couch

https://www.periscope.tv/w/1yoJMLDlONWGQ

More periscopes


 

Or maybe even a new AC/DC cover?

so awesome I mean vegas and Coachella were unreal but I cant wait to see him on his feet in PHILLY

The sound is on fire tonight  :peace:

and its PACKED

Place looks absolutely packed.

Looks like it

...that scream

Insane scream in LALD!!!

After what he did in Back in Black this is piece of cake form him!!  :hihi:

Axl leaned on Slash, big cheer :D

I missed that! Alt tabbing here...  :nervous:

Hope Coma is still on the set!

It was all blurry and shit, but I think that's what happened lol

Second hoping Coma is still on the set-list.

Any setlist updates yet?

Yeah! The crowd went crazy!

Damn no periscopes working

  Links :'(

https://www.periscope.tv/w/1DXxyZolaeRKM?mode=couch

All signs so far point to a triumphant start of the tour

Last verses of RQ... top notch!!!!

Axl sounds like he's in a great mood joking before YCBM.

YCBM.... Axl talkin to the crowd during the intro! :hihi:

1000% - this will pack in the crowds everywhere rest of summer

No old woman/crow noises in YCBM so far  : ok:

final of YCBM....ACDC vocals style!!!!

I hope every stadium will be filled like this one is.

so epic

YCBM has been one of Axl's weaker ones in recent years. He kicked ass there.

And then the stream died.  :-[

https://www.periscope.tv/w/1mnxenjkdkEKX

Raw Power...nice!!!

 :beer: Thanks

Any links on?

https://www.periscope.tv/w/1ypKdnAPOjYJW

https://www.periscope.tv/w/1ypKdnAPOjYJW?mode=couch

TIL....maybe Coma next!

Holy fuck did u hear that rasp and power on ycbm!!!

This Michael guy needs to shut up!

Recorder: His voice is so good tonight....im talking because its in the solo...  :rofl: :rofl:

Slash stepped that TIL solo up!  Fuck yeah

Hes fucking drunk

I'm not Drunk!

Never understood why you go to a concert and get plastered.

No Coma...Civil War instead!

Civil War! Looks like they've changed the set around a bit.

Yep...order changes!

Indeed. You can stay home and have a night you won't remember for ?20. It's called Jack Daniels.

I hope for a piano solo by Dizzy... Ziggy Stardust would be nice

Civil War

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COMA!!!!!!!

https://www.periscope.tv/w/1ZkJzvnWoqNJv?mode=couch

Well there's Coma!

The guy periscoping right now is sitting inside a tin can?

Never mind, this one is great: https://www.periscope.tv/w/1mnGenjYYMaJX

https://www.periscope.tv/w/1mnGenjYYMaJX

Thanks michael. Great job bro!

Nice audio: https://www.periscope.tv/w/1mnGenjYYMaJX

Frank in Coma -  : ok: : ok: : ok: : ok:

well DETRIOT is about to blow up with SWEET CHILD NEXT

he's wearing the same shirt of Garden of eden video : ok:

with 'Detroit' instead 'Brooklyn'

I think this was the moment

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I wonder if he's got one of those shirts custom made for every city?

Now we have evidence!!  :rofl: :beer:

is Axl wearing a shirt that says "bitch is back" ???  :hihi:

now that is pretty cool....the Slash/Axl pic

https://www.periscope.tv/w/1mnxenjYoWqKX

Need to sleep....work tomorrow!! Good show folks!!
Hoping for a surprise in the set as I see the rest of the set tomorrow!

Better now

OUTA TA GET MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

OUTTA FUCKING GET ME!!  :peace:

Calling audibles, out ta get me!

It was nice to see Axl asking "what are we gonna do now?" after Better.

Best sounding song (from Axl) of the night, holy shit.

Axl is having way too much fun tonight

Yeah it is great they are just winging it for some songs.

Out ta get me was AMAZING!

New link anyone?

Some girl asked during Coma and I quote " When are they going to play every rose has a thorn"?

And some guy said during the encore.  :hihi:

Same working https://www.periscope.tv/d_moran37/1rmxPpbRvgZxN  :peace:

https://www.periscope.tv/w/1rmxPpbRvgZxN

Thanks!

Where is the piano? I can't make out where it is on the stream.

I see it now. Odd place for it.

From one of the pictures taken before the show, they placed it furthest out on the center walkway.

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https://www.periscope.tv/w/1gqxvMRdrPnJB

Anyone else here really hope they pull out something rare like Move To The City?

LOL! You guys gonna help me out? No? Fuck you!

KOHD

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uh link please  ;D

https://www.periscope.tv/jehnjehn73/1OyKAlOOpygxb

Thank You,

Speedy end  ;D

Seemed to be a great show from the footage I saw. Can't imagine any bad reviews coming out of this.

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No chance and nothing to worry. Everyone seemed to be in good spirits.

They are on fire!  Can't wait for Orlando!

Setlist: It's So Easy, Mr. Brownstone, Chinese Democracy, Welcome To The Jungle, Double Talkin' Jive, Estranged, Live And Let Die, Rocket Queen, You Could Be Mine, You Can't Put Your Arms Around A Memory/Raw Power, This I Love, Civil War, Coma, Band Introductions, Slash Solo (The Godfather)/Sweet Child O' Mine, Better, Out Ta Get Me, Wish You Were Here/November Rain, Knockin' On Heaven's Door, Nightrain

Encore: Jam/Don't Cry, The Seeker, Paradise City


Off to a great start!
Next up, Washington DC.... Or Landover, MD for the locals... :)


/jarmo

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Panorama of the crowd...

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Fantastic pics!!!! Place is packed!

Awesome deep fried in awesome with a gallon of awesome sauce on top!

As much as I loved every post-Slash show I saw, and I did appreciate being able to see my favorite band in smaller venues, it is awesome to see Guns n Fuckin Roses play a show for a massive stadium crowd. They're back, baby, and kickin ass on a big scale! The next few days can't pass fast enough--last time I saw GnR in DC was the GnR/Metallica/Faith No More. It's great to see the band reclaim the throne (although as far as I'm concerned, any version of GnR has always been the best band out there)

Yes to everything you just said.  This is THE tour.  In my opinion it is the biggest tour in the history of the band, the big one, the one nobody thought would ever happen.  To see them come out on fire and play football stadiums like this, it's unreal.  To simply see a band do their first solo headlining stadium tour in the United States over 30 years into their career is nuts.  This is not an 80's, 90's or 2000's band. They are truly timeless.

sounds like it went great. cant wait for videos!

Out Ta Get Me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiQ8HEFrA70

I was there tonight. The venue is huge, has a lot of levels, and yeah it was packed! Early on, I was trying to figure out how the speaker cabinets on the back line were lit, because they seemed very prominent. A few songs later I realized that the Slash emblems were actually LEDs. Then I realized that the face of the speaker cabinets were entirely LEDs. I doubt that they were even real speaker cabinets. It make for a fantastic effect though. The whole stage setup is impressive. It's like the YUI stage evolved.

I've been to a few GNR shows and have obsessively watched videos of all live eras. I've never seen Axl have such a good time. I started watching him during solos. On one side of the stage, he leaned backwards on the railing and mimed like he was falling off. He pointed at someone in the crowd and said, "smile!" and shot them a smile of his own. At another point he was jokingly shuffling along beside Duff as if to get in his way. As Slash was going off on an outro of one song (maybe Rocket Queen...), Axl was watching him and just beaming with pride.

Axl talked a lot to the crowd, but I had trouble making out what he was saying. I'll have to check out the videos.

Guys, this tour is off to an unbelievable start!

https://youtu.be/KHpoN45RF-8 SCOM. Look at the look on Axl's face watching Slash's outro. Have you ever seen Axl happier?

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2016/06/24/review-guns-n-roses-ablaze-at-ford-field-tour-kickoff/86305106/ I want to smack this critic. Does he not know what sarcasm is? Axl was joking when he was talking about the food and during kohd!

http://www.theoaklandpress.com/arts-and-entertainment/20160624/review-guns-n-roses-tour-kickoff-blows-the-roof-off-at-ford-field

Every time a show goes past I get more jumpy about the lack of any mention of shows in Europe. It HAS to happen! Not one or two festivals - their own show, somewhere. If I just knew they were coming over at some point, even if I didn't know the dates, i could relax, but I'm just not sure it's going to happen. Got a funny feeling it might just be this.

http://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2016/06/24/guns-n-roses-detroit-concert-review-ford-field/86323116/

Btw reported attendance was 41,000. Judging by other shows there that is pretty close to the average attendance. Other shows averaged between 42-50,000 was the most. Even Beyonce managed about 42,000 last week. So i would say the stadium was more then 90% sold out.

110% agreed!, I especially was find if the last incarnation of GNR.....I relished in having front row during the Up Close and Personal tour as well as the surprise show at the Brooklyn Bowl and am excited to see them at a football stadium...

Not sure if this has been posted or not... Jungle, Jive, Estranged, and Live & Let Die

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P97fWrcVsW4

Awesome...thanks for sharing

Wow ...

As great as the April shows were ...

Having Axl off the throne takes it to a whole new level ! I am so stoked about the whole summer. The biggest baddest band in the whole wide world.

Now we just gotta convince them to leave The Seeker at home ! ;D

Quick Question:  I can't watch any of the clips just now but were the tempo's slowed down a bit, i wasn't a massive fan of the 100MPH tempos.  Was Slash a bit higher in the mix than the previous shows? 

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that was fuckin awesome! he sounds pretty much just like his old self. thanks dude!

any videos for cd stuff out there of this quality yet?

They were still a little fast on some of the songs.

I caught most of the show on Periscope and I couldn't believe how much it sounded and felt like one of the stadium shows from 91-93!!! It sounded fantastic!

The tempo was the same as the April shows. Slash's mix sounded fine to me judging by the fantastic Out Ta Get Me video (which was in Richard's side of the stage), he was loud and clear.

well, I am a fan of The Seeker  :-*.....that being said, had tears in my eyes this morning listening to Estranged...hits me on about 20 different levels. However, only thoughts were Ax/Slash being Estranged for too long. Damn...pretty badass. Can you imagine when they play that together how they feel? Gotta be tough.

For me, Estranged will always be their best song they've ever written.

Rocket Queen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZylFJ-QzVG8

Don't Cry (with the jam intro and awesome Melissa's backing vocals): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps1u6hZ9vBs

Chinese Democracy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=httYstuunPA

Cool, can't wait to get home and watch the clips! 

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/live-reviews/axl-rose-guns-n-roses-thrill-in-electric-reunion-tour-opener-in-detroit-20160624

Just hit me that there was no Patience ... Kinda odd as it was used in the promo clips..It's weird that after the excitement of checking the periscopes and seeing how well the first night went I just now am hit with the fact they didn't do it last night, but I am sure it will be there as we go on.

I had a little trouble trying to see the content, there was nothing but the picture and the related news. Found out it was my adblock, turned it off and the text showed up.

That's a very nice review. The lead sums it up:

The group's Not in This Lifetime tour, which launched in Detroit last night, left the earlier Guns N' Roses classic reunion dates ? a warmup gig in Los Angeles in April, then a few Las Vegas shows, with a double weekend at Coachella to top it off ? feeling like nothing but mere practice.

That's great!
I agree, even if I was just watching a blurry screen, in my pajama, from my couch.

He sounds GREAT!!

Amazing stuff.

https://youtu.be/LMlf3lKD3Zw

Best video so far HD

Yeah, that's the one I just posted on Facebook

Is this all real ?

It's crazy.  Not sure I've ever been as happy about anything in my life.

And that is not hyperbole.

My favorite band is back together and they are packing stadiums in my home country.  Fuckin' phenomenal.

Amazing Fans Pic's

 :peace:

Pinching myself.  Still do not believe this.

Ok.. So how long til Foxboro!!!!!????? I was in Vegas for both shows but it feels like its been years lol. Axl walking/running just makes sooo much better. Cant fkn wait man!!!! And can we rid of that nosy Seeker???

I had the privilege of being there, last night.  It was epic!  They looked and sounded great!  Loved every second. 
 

Amazing. How was the reaction of the people around you?

By that video man, he sounds really good.

LIke in the early 90s

fucking insane.

Outta Get Me sounds great.

http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/7416452/guns-n-roses-detroit-not-in-this-lifetime-tour?utm_source=twitter

Wow. Sounding so good. Can't wait to see this show.

AC

He sounded great!! A little better than April concerts and that is just fine!! Hoping for South America tour to be confirmed!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFTAgfExD-M

Coma snippet

Something I realized...I have the impression that he is using his voice more technically, maybe as an outcome of the vocal lessons he said he's taking...I mean, look at how he is singing with his head leaning down a bit, this is the correct way to sing according to vocal teachers, I dont recall him having this care in previous tours.

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From Margott Hinostroza on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153758524390488&set=a.384058315487.163962.745465487&type=3&theater)

And you can see another nice interaction with Axl leaning on Slash on this LALD video:

https://youtu.be/tWhRawpgOdw?t=1m52s

^^
A picture showing what seemed like an impossibility only a year ago, amazing!

Vibe was very positive and excited.  I thought it was a great crowd.  From comments I heard, after, people seemed to have really enjoyed the show and the fact that we were seeing a partial "reunion" was not lost on anyone - people were in awe.   As for me, I thought I was going to start crying at the end of November Rain - epic rock n' roll moment for me.  lol!   Also loved seeing Coma live.   

This guy has lots of videos, including Estranged, Civil War, Mr. Brownstone and even some Alice In Chains stuff from yesterday:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqP8yfmFAd3yBaD0_Y7jiqA

Indeed. Like a friend said on Facebook, people photoshopped this pose for years. And now is reality. :)

Cool, thanks for sharing it. I can totally understand your feeling. :headbanger:

That's amazing also considering he was sitting there and moving around now!

Wish You Were Here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOgfRjvdoGg

http://www.metrotimes.com/Blogs/archives/2016/06/24/guns-n-roses-open-reunion-tour-in-detroit-with-a-bang

WOW

Axl has that swagger back he use to have.  You can see it the he prowls the stage back and forth.

Any BETTER videos?

Ha.  Was just looking for that too.

No Better yet. Here's This I Love:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMYRcz1lzZ4


ps: but I did found out this amazing recording (the guy has more and links to a torrent) Axl's in-ear monitor bootleg from Las Vegas:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqRLxAxG8IU

Wow, those ear monitor recordings are amazing

And listening to This I love in this quality, I think we were not giving Slash the credit he deserves on the solo. Myself included    :drool: :beer:

Welcome To The Jungle

https://youtu.be/LMlf3lKD3Zw

A lot of unseen videos are linked under it

While I still think that last night's solo was the best one, I agree that the quality makes it much better. :)

: ok: :beer:

From the pictures it didn't look like there were many empty seats anywhere ... I wonder if they sold a lot of walk ups.

If they play like that every night, they are going to get shit tons of walk-ups. Fucking awesome. :beer:

Listening to TIL now....holy hell. Slash is fucking on fire.

Any coma recording?

Looked awesome, didn't it?

I imagine any first or only night in a town will be like that.  Pretty packed.

Rocket Queen is BEYOND sick....they were not half as good as this in the 90's...so much better skill wise and Fortus just goes off. Slash and him are fucking perfect. Duff's deep heavy bass and Frank's killer rhythm.

just watch Frank in RQ when he gets a spot on the video....gawd o mighty....make a puppy pull a freight train.

Just 3min of it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Gkb6xGL1Tc

Wow....fucking awesome!!! A+!!   :beer:

Amen my friend.

He crushed that solo.

Every city is just going to be a huge party sing a long with uncle Axl and 45 thousand friends!

I can't wait to follow the next show ... I think they are going to really mix it up nice n good.

I was at the show last night. Fantastic. Just amazing to see the band in the form it is in right now.

I'm watching the Jungle video linked earlier. Good video. Dizzy just kills it on that song playing those bongos.

Yeah. Those bongos are a nice addition to the band sound.

How do I get backstage passes for KC? I will pay.

any videos of TIL?

https://youtube.com/watch?v=nMYRcz1lzZ4

Thank you very much  :peace:

Civil War VIP area looks cool. 

wich song axl introduced the band?

just got through SCOM on some youtube...Slash just goes the fuck off at the end and the video screen switches to Axl and he has this HUGE grin....damnation....

thanks voodoo! til sounds great. always especially looking forward to seeing the performances of it. slash is really doing some good work on that solo.

Before Godfather

What did axl say? Can?t find this introduction on youtube  :P

From what I can remember it was pretty standard, just calling out their names. He paused a bit before the last introduction, and simply said "Slash". Big cheer at the end.

I also noticed Richard got a lot of love from the crowd, big cheer whenever he was introduced. That was nice.

Has Slash spoken at a gig yet??

FINALLY found someone who recorded Coma (although I don't think the guy just reuploaded):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ix4hBoerPo


I think sky dog was talking more about how Slash and Duff improved. I dunno for Duff, but I def agree on Slash. He was amazing before with his technique, but I believe he improved his phrasing. He relies less on repetition and he's able to play a bit faster now.

Don't think so. I heard Duff yelling something when Axl said "good night" for the first time, I think after Mr. Brownstone and before Chinese.

In the interest of context: How much did he talk (meaning audibly, to the crowd) during the gigs in the AFD/UYI era?

Or, for that matter, with VR? or with Miles?

I sort of remember him being generally silent when he's on stage, during gigs.  Before and after...he seems pretty gregarious.  But during gigs, he seems like he's generally the silent type, letting his playing speak for him (and he's probably pretty preoccupied with what he's doing ;)  )

I saw the AFD/UYI lineups 8 times....I don't think I ever remember his saying anything to the crowd during those shows.....I could be wrong...it was a LONG time ago (over 20 years !?)...but that's what I remember.

I want to know what shoes those are Axl has?

the band sounds unbelievable on coma, what a performance. Especially from frank!

whatever they are they're probably out of our budget range lol, I really like his skull watch until I heard it was in the hundred thousands! in another life maybe we can afford them haha

The pits were "empty", maybe only half full on both sides:

https://instagram.com/p/BHBjujujGQt/

https://instagram.com/p/BHBe5HgDc_w/

https://instagram.com/p/BHBeOCkjI2a/

https://instagram.com/p/BHBeKHIjcr3/

Late to the party but the band sounds amazing, stage looks amazing.. amazing amazing.

You forgot amazing!




/jarmo

Is so pwn ;D

I read a review that stated that Axl could've been higher in the mix.  I now understand what was meant by that after listening to a few more videos.  I have to say that I think Axl has struck a nice balance between his different vocal tones from song to song.  His China Exchange interview affirmed for me that it is all about his choice in what he does vocally, not capability.  Initially, I thought this might be a swan song for the band.  Now, I feel like this is the beginning of an entirely new chapter.  One that hopefully includes new music, but that's for another time.

I will be in Orlando and I can't wait.  It will have been nearly 24 years ago I saw them at that same stadium (Citrus Bowl) with Metallica and FNM.  This will be incredible.

Ali

Sorry, amazing.

uhhhh
I?m expected something like HEY, THIS IS MY BRO, MY SOUL MATE, MY BEST GUITARRIST, H-I-S N-A-M-E I-S S-L-A-S-HHHHHHHH !!!!! (But that?s just me  :hihi:)  :peace:

BFF?s

(https://s32.postimg.org/v1b80vpyt/13502100_1085230521552581_2631917921287898763_n.jpg)

 :beer: :beer:

Don't think he did that much either. I don't know, Im not as old as Jarmo and Ali. :hihi:

I might be older.... ;)

Just turned 42!

In 1991 he would great the crowd in the middle of Rocket Queen before his talk box portion. Usually dropping 3-4 f bombs into a two sentence greeting.

I'm not sure thats a sales issue....might be, but also might be capacity limits and crowding around where the action is. I see similar things at many shows with ga pits....when i know all the tickets for the pits are sold out.  

Idk if there were pit tix available going into show day, here, though. Anybody know for sure?

I?m almost 35, thinking about buying Axl?s cane (the cheaper version)  :hihi:

I vaguely remember one time..him doing an intro to a song, and fucking it up. Cant remember the song it was supposed to be, but he started to say it was "its so easy", caught himself, and laughed about the fuck up.  Thats honestly the only time i can ever remember him saying anything.  Nassau colliseum in ny, maybe? Or Worschester center in mass?

Rocket queen was late in the setlists, though, at that point.  I admit....possible i was, um, not noticing by then. ;).  Plus, 20 yeas ago. 

I did het to witness an epic axl rant about get in the ring at msg.

I swear...the knees are the first thing to go....

Found this video with Godfather Theme + SCOM for those who wanted it. Good enough quality:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uohFZ5oEQUk

Im 35 now, turning 36 in three months. My knee is ok, the problem is my back. :P

I?m almost there! Awesome to see axl walking around the stage that much ans singing like that (he?s not 23 anymore)  :peace:

PS: A big shout to Fernando: I?m willing to work for free for a GNR ticket here in Brazil, doesnt matter my knees or back.  :peace: : ok:

THAT was my second thing to go.

Funny, i am now picturing the lot of us geezers all decked out in gmr jean jackets, "wild Hogs" style.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0486946/

I was really impressed by that!
He was dancing and even running around that big stage non stop.

@NotInThisLifeTime

 :hihi: :hihi: :hihi:

That's an awesome picture, one of the best of Slash and Axl that has surfaced so far.    : ok:

They are definitely laughing about how much cash they are taking home this summer  :hihi:

So awesome.

41,000 people and 90% sold.    For comparison, Beyonce just played there to 42,000.  That's what I read, somewhere, anyway. 

In the last pic i thought it was Axl back in '91  :o

That's the pits full. Everyone huddles towards the stage so there is always dead space in a standing area.

I'm older then all of ya's........ill be 50 this year and I really can't recall slash speaking at shows..... ever.  Just so fucking excited this is happening...... last saw them January 1992 at Ervin Nutter center in Ohio, can't wait for cincy!

Hahahah please no. :nervous:

He does take the mic during Conspirator shows and talks a little bit.

Don't ever recall him doing that with Axl or Scott.

you are my age! :yes:

With GNR I think he only took the microphone to say anything when he was really high. It's not really his personality.
I recall some shows when he would say some non sense. Which was always very funny btw.
With the Conspirators, well, it's his band. Most people go to the shows especially because of him, so it's nice that he says something.

Haven't seen them since '92 either - at Williams Brice stadium in Columbia, SC with Metallica.  Fixing to head up to FedEx Field Ina couple of hours.  Can't wait!  Talk about something you never expected to happen "in my lifetime"  :beer:!!!

sweet...I was at Williams Brice as well....awesome show. :beer:

here, waiting Spirit start today's concert Updates topic because hes tha man!  :beer:  :hihi:

So it's not just me!  ;D


My 18 YO brother is headed to his first GNR show today- I'm jealous his first show is a "reunited" band. He didn't pay his dues lol

Definitely not just you two!  ;D
By the way, I'm loving these videos: https://instagram.com/p/BHIEVnkghFI/
Seems to be on the same day of that last Axl/Slash picture.

Now we have a Better video. :)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YW7SvqrrHvI

Ha. It didn't feel like that from the other videos, but the stage is MASSIVE.

Some pro-shot audio/video in this clip from Artisan News Service.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-qh-GaVKiY

Finally a few words from Slash.
Thanks for sharing.

Awesome, thanks.

But that's one hell of poorly edited stuff at the end, huh? :hihi:

I couldn't understand what Slash said that well. What did he say?

Something like:

It's been fucking awesome. This is the first night of the actual tour. The first seven shows felt really natural, so I would say this is gonna be the same kinda deal. It's more than I really expected. I didn't actually give it a lot of thought. Just dove right in.

There's noise in the background and english is not my first language, so I'm sorry in advance if I misheard anything.

That's pretty much what he said.

What I took from his comments was that he didn't know what to expect reuniting with Axl & co, but it's better than he expected.

Thanks! English is not my first language either, so no worries. :)

Did you buy CD? Why didn't you check out the many previous tours? Just curious why so many weren't interested earlier...

Identified now as a Detroit soundcheck, though Slash's UK twitter followers identify it as Washington D.C. (which was actually Landover, Maryland).  I'll leave it here until someone says otherwise, but it's a great photo no matter what!

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CmCf7M2WEAA76k2.jpg:large)

and then....

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CltIEtLWQAEe5CM.jpg:large)

I only got to watch the full show now. What's with the guy dressed in all black bringing a whistle to Axl during Nightrain :peace:

One blow and then it was thrown away, why Axl didn't have it with him from the beginning. There was no indication at all that please someone bring me a whistle.

Paradise city?

Didn't check out previous tours as they weren't Guns N' Roses to me.  I didn't get to see them before they finished touring in support of Appetite in '88, but did get to see them in '91 while Izzy was still with them.  It was disappointing when he left, but the core of the band was still there (although that was the beginning of the end with Axl losing his writing partner). 

So once Slash then Duff left (and Matt Sorum and Gilby were dismissed) it wasn't the same band.  I view the '01 - '14 versions as Axl's solo project (and don't get me starred on the KFC guy!).  Most older fans see it that way as well.  Younger fans just didn't have that comparison live before now.  In fact Velvet Revolver was more GN'R in terms of music and style.  I purchased Chinese Democracy when it was released and was eager to hear it.  My first thoughts when I heard it was Axl sounded great, but it was missing something - it had no heart and soul like VR's music did (and in the same respect Weiland's vocal were not in the same league as Axl's). 

So Axl and Slash and Duff are the perfect complements to each other in terms of sound and style.  I NEVER thought I would get to see them together again and will enjoy this chapter as long as it lasts.  My thoughts leaving FedEx Field last week were I couldn't believe they hadn't performed together in 23 years as they actually sounded better than in '92.  But that's a testament to the musical match they are (and probably why Axl's struggled to keep things going without them - ie 1 album in all those years).

Anyway, didn't ever buy a cd of the Williams Bruce show, but did find a download on the 'Appetite for Collection board one time - quality wasn'the that good so I stick with listening to the Chicago show from that year (plus that show includes 1 of 3 times they played 'Coma' live during that period). 

IMO the above sounds like the same (ridiculous) logic the Brian Johnson 'loyalist' are using to get their ticket purchases refunded.

It never ceases to amaze me that "fans" would rather miss out on amazing live performances only because so-n-so isn't so-n-so.

Of course, my bad. But it still doesn't answer the question why did that happen.

Dont know man, maybe he forgot it on his desk backstage? ?\_(ツ)_/? 

It was the first gig of the tour. The crew failed to put the whistle on Axl's stand so he had to run out and give it to him.

Ok, so you must be part of the under 40 crowd.  What you're missing here is perpective.  According to your logic Mick Jagger could put a band together with no other members of the Rolling Stones, but call them the Rolling Stones because he's the lead singer.  Is that band the Rolling Stones, are they going to sound as good and would you pay to see that?  No, no and NO!

If you weren't around in the late 80's / early 90's not only does your opinion not count on this subject, you also can't question someone's fandom.  Did you keep tabs on MTV (when they played music videos, yes they actually did play music videos) and 'Get in the Ring' magazines to get snippets of news on the Illusion albums because that's the only resources that were available?  Were you watching MTV and Kurt Loder live from the Alpine Valley Music Theater to get to see their first show as a headliner (no Periscope then)?  Did you wait in line for tickets to the Illusion tour (Internet didn't exist then)?  Were you hanging by the radio in the shop of a crappy summer job to get to hear the world release of 'You Could Be Mine'?  And were you in line at midnight on September 16, 1991 waiting to purchase the Illusion cassette tapes (no iTunes then) when they were released?

Pretty sure the answer to those questions us 'no'.  So excuse me if I gave 2 fucks about that 'band' that Axl trotted around for the better part of a decade and a half.  The whole concept of "new soldiers now stand at your beckon command" (get that reference?) was a f'ing joke.

Me, I'm just happy that the ass-kicking band I grew up with is back, even it is for a short time (I hope it's for longer).  If you grew up with them and then saw it implode, just having one more shot to see it again is priceless.

That's bullshit. It's not a contest. You can either use this logic to avoid a band or not, it's your choice. Just don't say other people can't enjoy as much or are not legitimate.

By the way, yeah, I was around the 80s. So fucking what?

Let me chime in. My first exposure to gnr was a bootleg of live like a suicide, sent to me by my uncle, who was living in LA at the time gnr was playing the strip. I fell in fucking love. I was 13.

I"m 42, now. The show at metlife will be the 15th time i have seen them, in one form or another. My first was opening for aerosmith at the orange county fairgrounds in ny.

Not. One. Thing. You. wrote. pertains to me, in terms of how i feel about this band.  And i could give two shits that they pertain to you.  What chomps on my gibblets is you feel the need to try to pigeon hole all fans of "our" age group, or most, or even many, to try to somehow bolster your own opinion. And you try to minimze everyone else who has a differing opinion any way you can. Bull-fucking-shit.

Speak for yourself. You are not the fucking lorax. Its the only fucking person you can speak for. Don't try to speak for everyone else. If you feel that way about the early new millenium version...great. We will agree to disagree, and people will make their individual cases as to why they feel the way they do, and point out why they disagree with you. We've had those discussions since 2002, at least. But dont try to make is seem like that opinion is more valid by trying to say its something other than what it is: your opinion. It is NOT all fans in the long time fandom who feel the way you do. I have seen no evidence its MOST fans. Its definitely some....but how many isnt relevant.  You are not RIGHT in feelng the way you do, regardless, and everyone else isnt WRONG for feeling the way they do. So nut the fuck up, realize different people, even in your demo, are going to see things differently, and we'll all get along swimmingly. 

Trying to compliment me will not work!!!  :hihi:

But thank you!!!  You truly made my night!!!  ;D

I mean...it IS a little like getting carded when you go to buy beer.

First, my response was to a question about why older fans weren'the as interested in previous tours along with rebuking a silly comment that people should feel the same about what are essentually two completely separate bands that the only common bond is the lead singer and name (we can agree thar is a fact correct?).  I personally (can i say it that way?) didn't feel the performance of Axl and his hired guns post-2001 held a candle to the '87-'93 versions.

That being said, definitely not trying to pigeon hole groups of the fandom.  People are very passionate about GN'R and it's one of the things I like about then and other fans (like SEC college football - another passion of mine).  Another way to put it is your entry point to anything will influence how you see and feel about it.  Most (agree not all) that began following when I did will feel differently then someone who began following post-2001 - because of the combination of age and what you experienced following them.

I personally didn'the care for the direction the band took post-1993 (I can have my own opinion correct?).  As a result I switched to following Slash - prefer his bluesy rock style more plus he's actually been making music on a more frequent basis.

Hope y'all enjoy the tour when your catch  it  - DC was f'ing amazing!

@Matt_Viar
To paraphrase Adele:  YOU COULD OF HAD IT ALL!!!

There was ZERO reason for you as a GNR fan to had to have to choose between GNR concerts vs VR concerts (or even Slash n' Myles concerts).  They ALL play/played approximately the same percentage of 'classic' GNR songs in their shows!!!

Only difference between the shows was that with GNR, you would have at least had a chance of attending a show that Izzy also decided to perform his GNR songs at with the band.  Even Slash wanted the opportunity to attend GNR shows as a fan of Axl's talent and abilities (as well as the other band members) and, although he wanted the music to go in a different direction, he still was/is interested in the evolution of Axl's GNR vision.  And now is once again a willing participant in the GNR legacy and evolution. 

GNR n' VR didn't even perform in the same cities on the same nights so that would not of have been a choice to be made.  Even if they did play in the same city on the same night, you still would NOT have to choose between the 2 shows because Slash's shows ended waaayyyy before Axl took the stage!!!  FUCK, you could have even gone home, showered and changed, had a nice dinner and STILL been able to get to the venue in time for the GNR show!!!  :hihi:

You spent 15 years depriving yourself of enjoying Axl performing GNR songs because you felt the need to pick a side??  That IMO is a very sad commentary of a GNR fan and a music fan in general.

Again going back to the AC/DC fans turning in their tickets for refunds because Brian Johnson isn't there.  They would rather NOT hear AC/DC songs performed by the band live ever again because "their singer" is no longer physically capable to do so??  That makes no sense whatsoever IMO.
 

....unless it happened to Axl Rose.  Then it would make perfect sense for GNR fans to not care to hear GNR perform GNR songs ever again...

Old argument, but same logic.  People on this board criticized AC/DC fans knowing damn well in their heart of hearts that they wouldn't support GNR without Axl.  But of course, somehow that's "different".

I disagree.  If - GOD FORBID - Axl were PHYSICALLY INCAPABLE of performing, I think most GNR fans would embrace a VR-type band without much trepidation.  Would you really want Slash n' Duff n' Izzy n' Matt n' Steven to NOT ever play GNR songs TOGETHER again because Axl was out of commission??

Not really an apples to apples comparison is it?  Axl co-founded the band and is its partial namesake and been its primary songwriter. You can't say any of those things about Brian Johnson in relation to AC/DC.  That's not a criticism, BTW, it is a statement of fact.

I don't blame AC/DC fans for not wanting to see anyone other than Brian sing the songs, but comparing that to a GN'R without Axl is apples and oranges.

Ali

I disagree with this for the same reason I stated above.  There's a BIG difference when the person is PHYSICALLY INCAPABLE of going on.

VR did GNR songs just fine with Scott (God rest his soul) mainly because GNR fans got to hear Slash n' Duff n' Matt perform those songs live.

I don't read that deeply into it.  Bottom line is that Brian Johnson has been AC/DC's singer for 36 years.  Almost all AC/DC fans today grew up with Brian and are not old enough to remember a time before Brian.  And even the ones who are old enough have long since accepted Brian as their singer.  That's how they've supported and accepted AC/DC for nearly 40 years.

So no, I don't really give credence to the "Axl's an original member but Brian isn't" argument.  When you have a tenure of service like Brian does, it really doesn't matter anymore whether he's an original member.

But you do agree that AC/DC should NOT stop performing live just because Brian can't go on?

Not really, and I SERIOUSLY doubt most GNR fans would either.  It was one thing when a band called VELVET REVOLVER without Axl was playing the songs.  But if a band calling themselves GUNS N ROSES performed without Axl?  Nope, I don't buy that people would be fine with that.


I'm not really in a position to tell them what to do.  If they feel they should continue, then that's their choice.

However, I can say that I wouldn't go see them, when they're missing not one, but now three members of the classic lineup.  That's my choice.

I am surprised that if you had the opportunity that you would not want to see Axl~AC/DC live just for the fact that it's Axl performing in such an iconic band.



My apologies for missing this before.


Even if it was a line-up of Slash, Duff, Izzy and Steven with another iconic singer??  (Again under the hypothesis that Axl is physically incapable of ever performing again).

All I can say is that I am glad I saw AC/DC in 2008 when they had their full "iconic" lineup.


You tell me!   :P  Conduct a poll of people on this site (and any other GNR site) and pose the question exactly the way you worded it above and see what the consensus is.  I have my doubts.

You seem to be implying that you're a "classic GNR lineup" fan as opposed to being a fan of Axl??
Not judging just an observation.


I can't be bothered making a poll.  There's something like 54 hours to the next show so if people want to join in this conversation they can do it in this thread (unless admin or the mods decide otherwise).

P.S.  An Axl-less GNR would also have to include at the very least Dizzy n' Richard to do the UYI n' CD stuff justice and a verifiable doctors note.  :P

Yes indeed!  I love ALL the boys together!   8)  That goes for any of my favorite bands.

Oh okay.  You are certainly entitled to your opinion.  :peace:
It does however end this particular conversation on this particular website.  :-X

Happened to me multiple times on this tour so far... Getting into bars and buying a beer with my food for dinner... :D



/jarmo

It's those boyish good looks, jarmo......

:P