I wouldn't be so radical with Axl but yes it's true that his solo project seems to be only a business. It's just for money and it's true that Velvet Revolver are more human, I mean, slash duff matt are CLOSE FRIENDS. It's for fun! It's Rock n' Roll. So yes it's much more human.
How do you know that Axl isn't close friends with the new guys?? He has said in nearly every recent interview that he has a better friendship with them than he did with the old members.
Axl, Stinson and finck always seem pretty tight on stage, these guys have been in this band for years now.
Axl and Dizzy must be pretty tight also.
I strongly disagree that this new GNR is just a business to Axl and he is in it for the money, infact that is total bullshit. One thing you can never deny Axl is his motives. He has a love of music and wants to make the best album he can, this to me is obvious.
If it were a business he would have recorded CD in 2.5 weeks and released it just like VR are doing.