VMA 06

[russtcb]

Since GNR will be heading back to the States sometime around September, I was thinking maybe they'd "redeem" themselves on the VMAs this year.

Does everyone think that'd be a good idea for the band at this point?

[makane]

I don't think VMA want's them.

[russtcb]

I don't think VMA want's them.

But do you think it would be a good idea for them to do it?

[IndiannaRose]

I don't think VMA want's them.

Trust me.....they do.

It's not like GN'R wasn't MTV's top requested band (producers' requests) for their VMA program for years in a row after the original band's demise.

[RitzWalker8]

Without an album or single it wouldn't be worth it. ?They need their own identity. ?Until they do that nobody will take them seriously, unfortunately. ?

[IndiannaRose]

Without an album or single it wouldn't be worth it. ?They need their own identity. ?Until they do that nobody will take them seriously, unfortunately. ?

Yes, this is correct as well.

Hah, imagine GN'R playing Better on the VMAs...the audience would just drown in their own orgasmic juices!

[noonespecial]

Yeah they definitely need to be singing something new (IMO) and I'm not talking The Blues or Madagascar...I mean NEW, NEW!

[RitzWalker8]

They will sink or swim with the new album.  They can't do award shows with any of the news songs no matter how good they are without people knowing the songs they are singing.  So, they need a single or album to hit the radio so people can judge it and decide if they like it or not.

[russtcb]

Without an album or single it wouldn't be worth it.  They need their own identity.  Until they do that nobody will take them seriously, unfortunately. 

I agree. I think it'd be kick ass if they played the first single.

[sic.]

Without an album or single it wouldn't be worth it.  They need their own identity.  Until they do that nobody will take them seriously, unfortunately. 

I agree. I think it'd be kick ass if they played the first single.

Axl has hinted the album to be dropped in the fall. I'm pretty confident the band won't tour the States without a new album, it'd just be 2002 all over again. VMA's in late August, Inland Invasion in late September. A single out with a month worth of airplay to build the hype, then start touring / drop album. Not saying it'll happen (we went over this in '02), but to me it sounds fairly logical.

How's album releasing in late September/early October?

[Shirell]

Without an album or single it wouldn't be worth it. ?They need their own identity. ?Until they do that nobody will take them seriously, unfortunately. ?

I completely agree.  They need to get the album out.  Its the only way they can really BE Guns N Roses in most peoples eyes.  I loved the old band but hey, these guys rock.  You've got to hand it to them, let's face it, it can't have been easy to step into Slash and Duff's shoes.

[russtcb]

Without an album or single it wouldn't be worth it.  They need their own identity.  Until they do that nobody will take them seriously, unfortunately. 

I agree. I think it'd be kick ass if they played the first single.

Axl has hinted the album to be dropped in the fall. I'm pretty confident the band won't tour the States without a new album, it'd just be 2002 all over again. VMA's in late August, Inland Invasion in late September. A single out with a month worth of airplay to build the hype, then start touring / drop album. Not saying it'll happen (we went over this in '02), but to me it sounds fairly logical.

How's album releasing in late September/early October?

The VMAs are generally on a Thursday (for some reason). Maybe they could do they single, then release it to rock radio the next morning for the weekend. Then let the hype build until the album is released like you said in late September or early October.

[AxlFink]

I don't think VMA want's them.

if axl wants mtv... mtv will jump.  It will only be a good idea if gnr releases a single and video.  Which they should do... so yeah its a great idea.  It should be a powerful single and video and they should tear the fucking vmas down, smash some guitars... axl should scream round 3 and soon is the word and then he should play 4 more hammerstein shows cause I want to go again!

[brownstonemr]

Yeah they should play the VMA if they have a single out. If they don't have a single out in Sept then shit.

[GnR-NOW]

If they do the VMA, Id say do two or three songs that are new like, open with CD, Better, then TWAT

[Super-Ecwfan1]

                 If they play the VMA's open with "Welcome to the Jungle " and go into " Better ". Axl did one good thing in 2002..he shocked people by showing up. It was a complete shocker as he ended up at the end. I'd love to see him open the show this year.

[russtcb]

If they do the VMA, Id say do two or three songs that are new like, open with CD, Better, then TWAT

If they do that, they should really play complete songs. I think thats one thing that really went over peoples heads at the VMAs on 02. I don't think alot of people even understood it was a medley at first.

[Thorazine Shuffle]

Wow, we're getting the VMA threads early this year!

People who have been around this forum for awhile will understand this.

[russtcb]

Wow, we're getting the VMA threads early this year!

People who have been around this forum for awhile will understand this.

The only reason I started this one is because there is so much action this year (as opposed to the last 4).

[johnnythunders24]

2002 VMA's were the highest rated for the VMA's in like 8 years, up 19% over 2001, i remember that was on drudgereport when that happened. and i know the ratings have been off the last few years. i'm sure they want GN'R back. but this is the second post speculating on this i've seen in a week...it's june guys!...geez