Regarding all the rumors of "Better" being the single

[CAFC Nick]

Too hardcore fans this album is already "better".? Nothing will top Appetite in anyones eyes, no matter what Axl put out.

beg to differ.

like not everyone is a zeppelin fan or a fan of oasis, u2, eminem etc, not everyone in the world had/has much of an opinion on gnr of the past.

It's the hardcore fans of AFD era who tend to think nothing should top appetite. Probably that's it for them. I hear there're people who prefer early Beatles songs to those of their latter period.

Better will introduce people nicely to the 21st century GNR.

Chinese democracy will turn many non gnr fans into the fans. and some of them will discover the gems of old GNR afterwards.

Cd, IRS, better, omg, riyadh are to my mind in no way inferior to wttj, pc, and scom. To the future fans minds as well, I reckon.? ?

I think CD should be the first single:........

1) Its the title track of the album
2) A catchy opening riff
3) Judging by Axl's vocals on the Boston promo studio cuts - sounds absolutely amazing
4) Quite poppy - not as industrial sounding as better
5) Says goodbye to the old GN'R with glimpses of old-GN'R style music, and introduces the new band with glimpses of New-GN'R

[Bubba St. Rose]

It's obviously the first single if it's being featured in a new Harley Davidson commercial. Anyone see this yet? I saw it on You Tube and read a couple of news releases on google news.

[masterdan]

Too hardcore fans this album is already "better".? Nothing will top Appetite in anyones eyes, no matter what Axl put out.

Chinese democracy will turn many non gnr fans into the fans. and some of them will discover the gems of old GNR afterwards.

I've seen that firsthand already... ?One of my best friends and my girlfriend both listened to the new GNR, and it got them into the older stuff, too. ?

[Skinflick]

Too hardcore fans this album is already "better".? Nothing will top Appetite in anyones eyes, no matter what Axl put out.

beg to differ.

like not everyone is a zeppelin fan or a fan of oasis, u2, eminem etc, not everyone in the world had/has much of an opinion on gnr of the past.

It's the hardcore fans of AFD era who tend to think nothing should top appetite. Probably that's it for them. I hear there're people who prefer early Beatles songs to those of their latter period.

Better will introduce people nicely to the 21st century GNR.

Chinese democracy will turn many non gnr fans into the fans. and some of them will discover the gems of old GNR afterwards.

Cd, IRS, better, omg, riyadh are to my mind in no way inferior to wttj, pc, and scom. To the future fans minds as well, I reckon.? ?

Sorry.....CD will be an amazing album.....but nothing will ever touch AFD.....it's just the way it is.....I was in 7th grade when that album came out......that album turned into a culture and changed the world......I am hoping that CD does the same.......but it is HIGHLY unlikely.......

[RR Mafia]

I think CD should be the first single:........

1) Its the title track of the album
2) A catchy opening riff
3) Judging by Axl's vocals on the Boston promo studio cuts - sounds absolutely amazing
4) Quite poppy - not as industrial sounding as better
5) Says goodbye to the old GN'R with glimpses of old-GN'R style music, and introduces the new band with glimpses of New-GN'R

I think CD would make a great first single also.  Maybe that is why they havent been playin it live.  So they could bring it back fresh for this tour when it hits radio.  Maybe they are gonna open with it.

[Skinflick]

I think CD should be the first single:........

1) Its the title track of the album
2) A catchy opening riff
3) Judging by Axl's vocals on the Boston promo studio cuts - sounds absolutely amazing
4) Quite poppy - not as industrial sounding as better
5) Says goodbye to the old GN'R with glimpses of old-GN'R style music, and introduces the new band with glimpses of New-GN'R

I think CD would make a great first single also.? Maybe that is why they havent been playin it live.? So they could bring it back fresh for this tour when it hits radio.? Maybe they are gonna open with it.

CD is a terrible first choice......it ain't gonna be a single period. It's an ok song but doesn't have enough bite for a single.......Sorry but that's not gonna happen.

[wells]

I think CD should be the first single:........

1) Its the title track of the album
2) A catchy opening riff
3) Judging by Axl's vocals on the Boston promo studio cuts - sounds absolutely amazing
4) Quite poppy - not as industrial sounding as better
5) Says goodbye to the old GN'R with glimpses of old-GN'R style music, and introduces the new band with glimpses of New-GN'R

I think CD would make a great first single also.? Maybe that is why they havent been playin it live.? So they could bring it back fresh for this tour when it hits radio.? Maybe they are gonna open with it.

CD is a terrible first choice......it ain't gonna be a single period. It's an ok song but doesn't have enough bite for a single.......Sorry but that's not gonna happen.

Thanks for clearing it up Mr. Merck 

[Mysteron]

Better is the expected first single, but it is yet to be confirmed

[Dont Try Me]

Better is the expected first single, but it is yet to be confirmed

But then the question becomes: when?

[wells]

Better is the expected first single, but it is yet to be confirmed

But then the question becomes: when?

And then the answer is: soon! 

[Vicious Wishes]

Better is the expected first single, but it is yet to be confirmed

who expects?

who confirms?

[Skinflick]

I think CD should be the first single:........

1) Its the title track of the album
2) A catchy opening riff
3) Judging by Axl's vocals on the Boston promo studio cuts - sounds absolutely amazing
4) Quite poppy - not as industrial sounding as better
5) Says goodbye to the old GN'R with glimpses of old-GN'R style music, and introduces the new band with glimpses of New-GN'R

I think CD would make a great first single also.? Maybe that is why they havent been playin it live.? So they could bring it back fresh for this tour when it hits radio.? Maybe they are gonna open with it.

CD is a terrible first choice......it ain't gonna be a single period. It's an ok song but doesn't have enough bite for a single.......Sorry but that's not gonna happen.

Thanks for clearing it up Mr. Merck?

Anytime buddy....and my name is SKINFLICK to you pal....

[Lord Kayoss]

Better is the expected first single, but it is yet to be confirmed

Good choice.

[FortusGNR21]

Better is the expected first single, but it is yet to be confirmed

I love Mysteron's little juicy tidbits. Don't suppose I'd be pushing my luck to ask if they plan on cutting a video for it?! 

[sootn]

Get over it already Better is not going to be the first single.

Like Axl said before we are holding are big guns back.

Better is not a "BIG GUN"   

thank you

[CheapJon]

Get over it already Better is not going to be the first single.

Like Axl said before we are holding are big guns back.

Better is not a "BIG GUN"? ?

thank you

but in february it was one of his favourite songs so i say it's prolly one of the "BIG GUNS"

you're welcome

[The Dog]

Better is the expected first single, but it is yet to be confirmed

Good choice.

I don't think so.  Its a good song, but the amount of hype around new disc, the long wait, many casual fans will be saying "this is what we waited for"  Better will not be on the radio for months like WTTJ and SCOM were.  If Better is the best that CD has to offer then I think we're in store for a major disappointment.  Its a good tune, but it doesn't blow me away.  The middle is the only redeeming part of the song.  The first single should be a song that is on the charts and on the radio in heavy rotation for months.

[nesquick]

Same for me. I hope it's not the best track they have to offer...

[Sober_times]

Singles are not always the best song a cd. I ussually notice that they pick a catchy tune for most singles, one that will stick in peoples heads. Better is one of those songs that will stick in peoples heads. It may not be the best rock song ever, but its still a great rock song with a catchy tune. It will be accepted by the public, and it will help cd sales.?

[nonlinear]

Like Axl said before we are holding are big guns back.

When did Axl say this?