I just remember Axl saying in the Eddie Trunk interview that this time around, it's what he wants. Remember he said that in 2002 he was pressured into touring. So that tells me that it was just people wanting to get him out there and possibly put out the album, but Axl knew it wasn't ready. Now, I believe what Axl said, it's his plan, so there's no reason to think it's just live show after live show with now album in site. I believe we'll have the cd this year.
Yes, I know axl said this but im tired of the live shows with no cd or single in sight at the end of the gnr rainbow. i dont see the pot of gold and i cant find the cd in my local store. im not going to travel to las vegas to see gnr when the only traveling i should be doing is the 15 minute car ride to my store to buy the cd. i dont like these live shows. because they further delay and get in the way of the cd/single coming out. it's how i see it as a passionate gnr fan.
I know one thing, If I had the money, I'd travel anywhere in the damn world to see Guns N' Roses, whether the cd is out or not.