slash says chinese democracy starts in march

[-Jack-]

Yeah, I was just talking to someone else from Philly and they said the same thing. She said it was her favorite station, and listens to it all the time and didn't hear this slash interview. I'm now starting to wonder if its a hoax.

you'd think the station's website would freaking mention an interview with slash...

[jameslofton29]

Yeah, I was just talking to someone else from Philly and they said the same thing. She said it was her favorite station, and listens to it all the time and didn't hear this slash interview. I'm now starting to wonder if its a hoax.

you'd think the station's website would freaking mention an interview with slash...

Thats what makes this really smell like a giant turd. Slash leaking info about an imminent CD release would not only be on their website, but would be all over the internet, and would also get a mention on MTV and VH1. I was trying to remain positive about this situation, but the more you look at it, the worse it smells. The IRS leak on that radioo show was immediately announced on MTV. This is bigger news than that, and we hear nothing except some poster and a mod from another forum who "confirms" it.

[The New Fiona Apple]

Hmmm, How would Slash get information about the album?


He probably was joking, unless he has a really good friend (wink wink) working on it that gave him information.

[damnthehaters]

Yeah, I was just talking to someone else from Philly and they said the same thing. She said it was her favorite station, and listens to it all the time and didn't hear this slash interview. I'm now starting to wonder if its a hoax.

you'd think the station's website would freaking mention an interview with slash...

Thats what makes this really smell like a giant turd. Slash leaking info about an imminent CD release would not only be on their website, but would be all over the internet, and would also get a mention on MTV and VH1. I was trying to remain positive about this situation, but the more you look at it, the worse it smells. The IRS leak on that radioo show was immediately announced on MTV. This is bigger news than that, and we hear nothing except some poster and a mod from another forum who "confirms" it.

I would normally agree with you, but if the interview took place Friday, it's only been 2 day's and people have been busy with New Years.  Plus, it's not official!  If Slash really said this, it will pop up other places, but give it a few days.

[Mikkamakka]

What I don't understand is the GH2 - CD case. If Axl was working on the GH2 album 2 months ago then how the hell could be CD finished? I thought it was another attempt to get some time (and money). If CD was so close to be finished then why did Axl and the record company lose time with the GH2 thing? 

[killingvector]

What I don't understand is the GH2 - CD case. If Axl was working on the GH2 album 2 months ago then how the hell could be CD finished? I thought it was another attempt to get some time (and money). If CD was so close to be finished then why did Axl and the record company lose time with the GH2 thing? 

Maybe his intention was to deliver the album instead of the GH 2 package; he recalled Fortus to put the finishing touches ( I use these words with as straight a face as I can muster) on the material......that's my guess.

[Mikkamakka]

What I don't understand is the GH2 - CD case. If Axl was working on the GH2 album 2 months ago then how the hell could be CD finished? I thought it was another attempt to get some time (and money). If CD was so close to be finished then why did Axl and the record company lose time with the GH2 thing??

Maybe his intention was to deliver the album instead of the GH 2 package; he recalled Fortus to put the finishing touches ( I use these words with as straight a face as I can muster) on the material......that's my guess.

But if there were only some really-really last finishing touches left then why did he work on another GH album? It still ain't make any sense... Or he thought he'd need another months (years) to finish but the record company blackmailed him with something or someone (from the band, management etc) finally said something that made him decide: 'Alright, if it's not good enough yet, it won't ever be, so let's go, Round 2 starts!'? Just a guess. 

[GunnerRose]

I like how someone concerned we just wasted 9 pages on nothing....Welcome to the world of being a GNR fan....
If AXL came out and annouced a date ....we all would be afraid he would have changed his mind the next day....

[killingvector]

What I don't understand is the GH2 - CD case. If Axl was working on the GH2 album 2 months ago then how the hell could be CD finished? I thought it was another attempt to get some time (and money). If CD was so close to be finished then why did Axl and the record company lose time with the GH2 thing? 

Maybe his intention was to deliver the album instead of the GH 2 package; he recalled Fortus to put the finishing touches ( I use these words with as straight a face as I can muster) on the material......that's my guess.

But if there were only some really-really last finishing touches left then why did he work on another GH album? It still ain't make any sense... Or he thought he'd need another months (years) to finish but the record company blackmailed him with something or someone (from the band, management etc) finally said something that made him decide: 'Alright, if it's not good enough yet, it won't ever be, so let's go, Round 2 starts!'? Just a guess. 

or he was working on the GH 2 package and thought it was too much of a travesty to stretch the gnr catalog out this much; he could have said 'fuck it'; i'll finish the album (which has been rumored to be in a finished state for at least a year now) and satiate the label. I'm speculating of course with a very optimisitic light but the sequence of events isn't too farfetched to reconcile.

[mikegiuliana]

if it comes out by march great, if not I am not going to say slash lied... Everyone throws out dates or time periods, who knows where they get their info.. Only when axl speaks do I hold the word to be truth,... Same should apply with his band but we know their track record..

[jarmo]

Maybe Slash heard it from his friend Ross Halfin....




/jarmo

[-Jack-]

Man. This blows. Its a fake as far as im concerned.

[Lady Livin]

One thing's for sure... GNR fans are much more convincing than anyone in GNR.

[highend88]

this here is like, the funniest post ever! haha wow

Looks like someone is dancing with Mr. Brownstone

Yes I used too much Cocaine when I post that... Now What?

[gigger]

Maybe Slash heard it from his friend Ross Halfin....




/jarmo

Finally somone puts 2 and 2 together. Isn't it obvious that both Slash and Merck are friends with Halfin? Therefore news could be passed between them without any sort of official goings on whatsoever, just Slash phoning Ross up and going "Hey, what's up?"

[horsey]

hey isn't that when the court dates are around now.maybe he might have something.like an inside clue or something.i kinna think he could be right slash.

[Lord Kayoss]

Yeah, I was just talking to someone else from Philly and they said the same thing. She said it was her favorite station, and listens to it all the time and didn't hear this slash interview. I'm now starting to wonder if its a hoax

Could be, but who really cares enough to go out of their way to tug the chains of drooling GN'R fans anymore?  "Chinese Democracy" is mostly forgotten throughout the media.  After 2002 the mystery was put to rest and Axl was laughed at and humiliated.  Even if it does see the light of day, who really cares anymore (besides us)?

[jameslofton29]

Yeah, I was just talking to someone else from Philly and they said the same thing. She said it was her favorite station, and listens to it all the time and didn't hear this slash interview. I'm now starting to wonder if its a hoax

Could be, but who really cares enough to go out of their way to tug the chains of drooling GN'R fans anymore?? "Chinese Democracy" is mostly forgotten throughout the media.? After 2002 the mystery was put to rest and Axl was laughed at and humiliated.? Even if it does see the light of day, who really cares anymore (besides us)?

Great point. : ok:You're absolutely right about 2002. It was his prime opportunity to capitalize on the mystery. CD would have sold millions. Now, he'll be lucky if it goes platinum here in the U.S.

[WARose]

Yeah, I was just talking to someone else from Philly and they said the same thing. She said it was her favorite station, and listens to it all the time and didn't hear this slash interview. I'm now starting to wonder if its a hoax

Could be, but who really cares enough to go out of their way to tug the chains of drooling GN'R fans anymore?  "Chinese Democracy" is mostly forgotten throughout the media.  After 2002 the mystery was put to rest and Axl was laughed at and humiliated.  Even if it does see the light of day, who really cares anymore (besides us)?

Great point. : ok:You're absolutely right about 2002. It was his prime opportunity to capitalize on the mystery. CD would have sold millions. Now, he'll be lucky if it goes platinum here in the U.S.

he`ll be lucky if it goes platinum in the U.S.??   are you serious james?

[jarmo]

"Chinese Democracy" is mostly forgotten throughout the media.?

Is that why the New York Times wrote an article about it in March 2005?

I'd say people are interested in the story about the album, which title was first mentioned in 1999, and Axl's return.

Of course many of those people see the album as a joke, but they're still interested enough to take notice when/if it's released.


It's better than any reality show on tv. ?



/jarmo