Axl Rose signs Publishing Deal

[Guns N RockMusic]

Quote from: steve on Yesterday at 06:33:06 PM

Sanctuary said that it did expect to generate about ?50 million from exploiting Guns N? Roses hits through film soundtracks, cover versions and their use in advertisements.

This was my first thought when I saw the deal was made.
The cashing in on the back catalog through film and other artists
covering their music. The only downfall is that GnR's music could become overcommercialized, and I hope the band doesn't lose credibility for it.

This has been a big concern of mine for a while now as well.? However, the way I see it, over-comercialization can only lead to a larger, modern day fan following of GN'R.? The songs thus far heard on Chinese Democracy as well as the vast majority of previous Guns tracks are too indepth to be used in your average car commercial.? Playing WTTJ or PC at a football game or in a video game commerical is one thing, I think one would be hardpressed to find a commerical that could use November Rain, Estranged, Rocket Queen, Don't Cry and arguably even SCOM.? ?I could be wrong, but Greatest Hits has had an impact on the youth of America and Guns is definitely gaining some of the attention it lost after the Illusion tours.? The music industry itself will make a huge ordeal (rightfully so) over Chinese Democracy and draw the attention of millions to this album.? While the MTV masses may not get or be drawn to CD, the types of people who would compose the fanbase we are all part of would be attracted.? When it comes down to it, I don't care how someone is brought to Guns N' Roses, all I ask is that they remain a true fan and don't attach themselves to Guns for the desire of being trendy of "cool".? Guns N' Roses have never been about an image, GN'R has always been about serious, real fuckin' rock n' roll.? Anyone who can realize this is welcome in my book.? ?

-- Guns N RockMusic

[Christos AG]

I'm not afraid that Sanctuary will sell GNR songs to anyone cause of this little phrase that said:

Other rivals have offered much more money but Rose was pleased with the terms Sanctuary offered. (or something like that)


Which basically means that Axl will have an opinion on where the songs will be licensed to.

And I believe that this deal was made cause of the lawsuit Slash and Duff made against Axl back in August (don't remember the exact month) cause it says that Sanctuary will make 50 million pounds out of this deal. Imagine how much Axl, Slash and Duff will make. Now they can accuse him of nothing.

If it doesn't have anything to do with that lawsuit, then we're really close to the release of the album...

[grog mug]

Each day that passes is one more day towards the release of Chinese Democracy.

[marknroses]

So Axl may have finally started the littlle snow flake that creates the big avalanche! ?

Nevertheless, this is big news about GNR worth responding to. I certainly hope the new songs can matchup to the sucesses of their predecessors and are worth sharing the GNR name. Whatever it does, I hope it clears away the lawyers once and for all and Axl can finally put out some music. I will judge Axl the same way everyone with a reasonable objective and subjective mind can judge the guy. If its great, I'll say so and back it up - if it sucks, I'll say so to that and back it up.
So I'll just say this is good news.
Good Nite
 
MNR

[killingvector]

So Axl may have finally started the littlle snow flake that creates the big avalanche! 

Nevertheless, this is big news about GNR worth responding to. I certainly hope the new songs can matchup to the sucesses of their predecessors and are worth sharing the GNR name. Whatever it does, I hope it clears away the lawyers once and for all and Axl can finally put out some music. I will judge Axl the same way everyone with a reasonable objective and subjective mind can judge the guy. If its great, I'll say so and back it up - if it sucks, I'll say so to that and back it up.
So I'll just say this is good news.
Good Nite
 
MNR

ummmm. ok. Why is this worth saying? Were you planning on doing otherwise?

[norway]

Deke Arlon, Sanctuary?s head of publishing, said: ?After The Beatles and Queen there doesn?t come much bigger in the rock canon than Guns N? Roses. We spent years trying to find the right deal and we are delighted with acquiring a slice of rock history.?
I like this part of the article?

me2? or this

Sanctuary said that it did expect to generate about ?50 million from exploiting Guns N? Roses hits through film soundtracks, cover versions and their use in advertisements

who said the general public didn't care and gnr was fadin?
it's so cool the they actually have dozens of new songs liceneced just waiting to be published?
thanks 2 the new posters 4 providing the links?

[Scabbie]

FINALLY, some great news. I'm a little surprised about the timing however - was this timed to co-incide with Sanctuary's annual results or Axl's plans? Cynics could argue this was just a clever PR exercise.

Also I'm surprised there wasn't more info about the band...the fact that the headline was 'Axl Rose Signs to Sanctuary Publishing' and the article mentions 'Roses Contribution to such hits' and 'new tracks Rose has recently (??) recorded' really puts the spotlight on Axl, and I thought this was meant to be a band effort.

[ppbebe]

Haven't other members signed to Sanctuary Publishing yet?

[norway]

guess they don't have the samle legal rights to the material as axl has, so formally seen it's axl's
tho practicly it's a band effort, 

[fartinabag]

Check out sp1at.com news section. It appears contact has been made with Merk who said the publishing deal essentially means that Sanctuary can finally set a release date for Chinese Democracy.  He said  :beer:once the plans have been finalized the fans would be notified regarding an anouncement regarding CD!!!

[Nytunz]

yeah! This is great,(if its true then) But im very positive about this! Im gonne get really drunk today! And tell everyone whats happening! LOL

             

[ppbebe]

"The deal covers both future material and catalogue. Rose's contribution to such hits as "Sweet Child O' Mine," "Paradise City" and "November Rain" are covered under the deal, as are dozens of new tracks Rose has recently recorded for Universal Music."

I think this bit read:
1)Rose's contribution to dozens of new tracks, which Rose has recently recorded for Universal Music, are covered under the deal.
2)Also Rose's contribution to such hits as "Sweet Child O' Mine," "Paradise City" and "November Rain" are covered under the deal

+bonus
3)what's more, Rose's contribution to dozens of old tracks, which Rose has newly recorded with current members. 

[norway]

+bonus
3)what's more, Rose's contribution to dozens of old tracks, which Rose has newly recorded with current members.?

that was exactly my idea too 

[Philly Rose]

I'm amazed by the whole facts that coming over and over. I will party today and have a nice evening. 

[norway]

yeah! This is great

the waves already set in motion

[Eazy E]

As reported yesterday, Axl Rose, after months of negotiations, has signed a music publishing deal with Sanctuary Group. But what does this mean for Guns n'roses?

Splat spoke to Merck Mercuriadis, CEO of Sanctuary and manager of Axl Rose, who told us that the deal essentially means that Sanctuary can finally set about planning the release of the forthcoming Guns n'roses album, Chinese Democracy. Whether this means we will see the first single from Chinese Democracy tied to a soundtrack remains to be seen. But it is clear now that Guns n'roses have at last entered the final phase with regards to their forthcoming album, and that can only mean good news for the fans.

Mercuriadis also told Splat that once the plans had been finalised, they would then issue an release announcement for the new album.
 


In summary: Good FUCKIN' News

[nesquick]

great

[Funeral]

Amen.

-F

[Eva GnRAxlRosette]

great news
we were speculating about what the publishing deal meant...
very nice to have this comment from Merck

awesome
 

[Drew]

I'm taking this news with alot of hope and excitement. I hope it's getting close.