In addition to Chinese Democracy being released ....

[AxlsMainMan]

I really couldnt care less if a DVD from 2002 was released, I already have lots of bootlegs. If you ask me, Axl should dig deep into the vault and remaster some classic shows in 5.1 audio..now that would be an orgasm to the ears. How about the Ritz show, or the legendary Paris PPV?

[GnR-NOW]

why is the overall attitude toward a 2002 dvd, or anything from that time so low?  They did a really good job on the old songs, and did a good job of introducing some new material.  I think that they way the tour ended left a bitter attitude toward everyone, but the music wasnt bad.  And it is tough to say how the tour wouldve ended if they played out the rest of the dates, the MSG show was from what i heard was the best show, it was sold out ... so if they wouldve kept it going and ended it by just playing out the shows, then going into oblivion again ... would material from that time be more desired?

[jameslofton29]

GNR-Now, the answer to your question is NO. Nothing was really accomplished with that tour. It was basically a rehash of late80's GNR but with a new supporting cast. Axl offered up some new material, but it was only a handful of songs and we didn't get a glimpse of any of the "Big Guns" he talked about. Plus, the setlist was the exact same every night. The tour wasn't promoted well. Too many empty seats either shows not many people knew they were touring or not many people cared. Factor in the no-shows, etc. by Axl, and there is even less interest in GNR 2002. If Axl were to release an official HOB or Rio DVD, it would fail miserably. We would be the only people who buy it. IF he ever decides to release a concert from the 2002 era, it has to be after CD. But after CD's release, I dont see the point of anything from 2002 ever being released. Unless its like a bonus disc or something.

[badapple81]

GNR-Now, the answer to your question is NO. Nothing was really accomplished with that tour. It was basically a rehash of late80's GNR but with a new supporting cast. Axl offered up some new material, but it was only a handful of songs and we didn't get a glimpse of any of the "Big Guns" he talked about. Plus, the setlist was the exact same every night. The tour wasn't promoted well. Too many empty seats either shows not many people knew they were touring or not many people cared. Factor in the no-shows, etc. by Axl, and there is even less interest in GNR 2002. If Axl were to release an official HOB or Rio DVD, it would fail miserably. We would be the only people who buy it. IF he ever decides to release a concert from the 2002 era, it has to be after CD. But after CD's release, I dont see the point of anything from 2002 ever being released. Unless its like a bonus disc or something.

Where have I read your comments about OMG/2002 tour failing before? 

I will agree that it's unlikely the band will bring out anything from the 2002 dates once the record and tour is out. I think in order to market the album and tour as "Axl's comeback", they'll want to limit reference to the 02 period. Some will still be sceptical but if the album is definate, people (maybe not us die hard fans) will soon forget about that period. I think Axl can get away with the events of that period and still be successful and gets lots of hype for another comeback.. if it happened again.. maybe not.

HOB would be an awesome release for us fans and would sell some copies. Commercially though, I think they'll market the next appearance (with the album release) from Axl as THE comeback, not the HOB or Rio dates.