The CD release date rumor / speculation thread

[Ali]

I got this response from Tina Chang of Sanctuary, which seems almost verbatim what Mysteron got:

Dear Ali,

We have not scheduled the album for release yet and any reports to the
contrary are simply attempts by factions of the media to lend
credibility to their false reports.

Regards,
Tina Chang
Sanctuary Group Inc.
................
My original message was this:

Hi Ms. Chang,

During the Guns N' Roses episode of Behind the Music,
which just premiered this weekend, it was reported
that the new GN'R album, "Chinese Democracy", is
slated for release in November 2004.  Could you
comment on whether or not there is any validity to
this statement by VH1?  I am merely a long time fan of
GN'R who is curious whether or not there is any truth
to the VH1 statement.  Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Ali Ghezelbash
.....................

Ali

[Crowebar]

Well, I think it's a bunch of bullshit ma'-self. [puke]

[loretian]

My theory is that Universal/ Geffen/ Interscope does want the album to be released in november and will probably "force" the release when the time comes (unless GN'R willingly release the album themselves). That could explain the management's reaction. They also said "Buckethead had a contract" but a few weeks later Axl himself announced he had indeed left the band.

GN'R's management motto is: "Deny everything".

That's a really good theory.  That would actually explain everything, and fits with what's been going on with Geffen and Gn'R in the past.  I don't want Axl to be forced to release something he doesn't want, to but on the other hand, it would be really nice to get that album finally...

[Lesty]

It's normal for management to deny these rumors.
1) There's no way they would commit to a release date this far out with all the drama of past release date rumors.
2) They don't want the announcement of the new CD coming from a show on VH1 that they had little or no input on.
3) They may plan to release in in November, but still need to overcome a couple small obstacles or legal issues that they assume will be taken care of by then, but can't guarantee 100%.
I don't know...but I'm hoping!

[Finn-k?ki]

Bring on Euro tour 05 jad CD after that. It would be so cool! I would be able to see them like 5 times next summer when we tour europe whit my band it would be a perfect timing. Lets all hope

News in October or november like last year, tour kicks in spring, CD in fall... Thats the way it should go! I think theyll do next rock in rio too.

Or Not...

Before news; I'll stay away from thease rumours. They make me sick, so does Mat Sorum...

-FuckOffMatt-

[PeterCoffin]

Bah, stupid ass management. I get the feeling they like keeping people in the dark until completely necessary. I don't know whether to believe them (or VH1 for that matter) or not. In the end, whatever. I'd like to see it in November, if not - the world isn't ending.

We will see either a new or old moron win the election that month, though.

[jameslofton28]

The reason? After 10 years of sitting in his black hole, he now has zero credibility. Hell, even his fans are starting to think of him as a joke. I don't even think he wants it released now, I think the record company is forcing the imminent release. Axl has one last chance at redemption and not only do I realize this, but I'm sure the record company does too. Whether its a 6 song EP or a double album it doesn't matter. Chinese Democracy has to come out. After the release Axl can start the "next decade in the making" chapter of his life. Personally, I would think the release would be a huge weight off his shoulders. I would also advise him NOT to tour. Just let the album speak for itself. In closing I would like to say something about AXL: He gave meaning to two words that in the past,present, and future have never had and never will have any meaning and that is...CHINESE DEMOCRACY

[DemocracyRose]

The reason? After 10 years of sitting in his black hole, he now has zero credibility. Hell, even his fans are starting to think of him as a joke. I don't even think he wants it released now, I think the record company is forcing the imminent release. Axl has one last chance at redemption and not only do I realize this, but I'm sure the record company does too. Whether its a 6 song EP or a double album it doesn't matter. Chinese Democracy has to come out. After the release Axl can start the "next decade in the making" chapter of his life. Personally, I would think the release would be a huge weight off his shoulders. I would also advise him NOT to tour. Just let the album speak for itself. In closing I would like to say something about AXL: He gave meaning to two words that in the past,present, and future have never had and never will have any meaning and that is...CHINESE DEMOCRACY

If Axl only release an EP.... It will be scary moments number 1....

I dont think the record are that desperate.... They have just put out a succesfully Greatest Hits record....

[KeVoRkIaN]

Didn't John Edwards deny being interested in joining John Kerry until today? - This is the way things work sometimes.  All hockey/football/baseball teams deny trades until the official announcemnt.  Hope this is true in this case - but I'm not quick to get my hopes up now.

[Mr Cowbell ?]

I agree and think it might of been the VH1 workers putting Axl on the spot for not working with them.

[K-Rock]

I got this response from Tina Chang of Sanctuary, which seems almost verbatim what Mysteron got:

Dear Ali,

We have not scheduled the album for release yet and any reports to the
contrary are simply attempts by factions of the media to lend
credibility to their false reports.

Regards,
Tina Chang
Sanctuary Group Inc.
................
My original message was this:

Hi Ms. Chang,

During the Guns N' Roses episode of Behind the Music,
which just premiered this weekend, it was reported
that the new GN'R album, "Chinese Democracy", is
slated for release in November 2004.  Could you
comment on whether or not there is any validity to
this statement by VH1?  I am merely a long time fan of
GN'R who is curious whether or not there is any truth
to the VH1 statement.  Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Ali Ghezelbash
.....................

Ali

Well, well, well.........seems Mysteron just might be some average guy who gets all his answers from Tina Cheng claiming it's "management"...or....."Merck".

The proof is in the verbatum!!!

Regardless if November was what GN'R intended.....there has been a buzz created within those (old GNR fans) who have not been following the GNR saga over the past few years.

Axl would best serve his "vision" if he would "step up to the plate" and deliver the cd by then.  If not, he will pass up yet another opportunity to get GNR as much exposure as possible when the cd is finally released.

This is something he whined about when interviewed on radio prior to the Detroit show in 2002.  "Nobody" promotes the old bands anymore.

Well now here's your chance Axl.  The buzz has been created.  Will you deliver or will you stomp your feet and hide another year or two because somebody else came up with the idea and you were not in total control when the album should be released.  

[Mr Cowbell ?]

. Whether its a 6 song EP or a double album it doesn't matter. Chinese Democracy has to come out. After the release Axl can start the "next decade in the making" chapter of his life.

Well he already has enough "B side" new songs for a EP.

Blues, Maddy, Oh my god, Silkworms, CD, Rhiad & Bediouns,

Maybe IRS, if you believe Mike Piazza.

So theres 6 or 7 songs right there. If axl released that as CD he would be the biggest laughing stock in the world. It would be the biggest joke in rock music. He needs a full album, something very close to 72 minutes long, if not longer. Something to Justify waiting and the 10 years or so of making. I dont think a double album is needed or we will get more MY WORLD songs. IMO

[ClintroN]

Maybe we should start sending death threats to Sanctuary or somethin'

it could come out in Nov. but ive had enough, lets send shit every day until we get somethin' that gives us a hint.

if its in a few months then they should fucking tell us!!!!
enough is enough

[Nacho Man Randy Salsa]

Is there anyone from VH1 we can email?

[Lord Kayoss]

As sweet as a possible November release date sounds - Axl has taught me not to believe one damn thing until it comes to fruition.

[axls#2]

Is there anyone from VH1 we can email?

There is a particular contact released in a vh1 press release about upcoming shows that could help, but i'm not going to give it out because i don't want to get in trouble here for giving out phone numbers.

And about the post claiming mysteron is a regular guy who get's his info just like us. The verbatum probably tells us that he has some sort of close  contact with management. Think about it, he gave us those quotes from management on a holiday when nobody was working, and on the next working day, someone get's an e-mail with almost the same thing. That tells you that mysteron knows someone in management, but that person didn't want to give him too much info, so he gave him the template of what employee's like tina chang should say if they get e-mails concerning the matter.

[K-Rock]

And about the post claiming mysteron is a regular guy who get's his info just like us. The verbatum probably tells us that he has some sort of close  contact with management. Think about it, he gave us those quotes from management on a holiday when nobody was working, and on the next working day, someone get's an e-mail with almost the same thing. That tells you that mysteron knows someone in management, but that person didn't want to give him too much info, so he gave him the template of what employee's like tina chang should say if they get e-mails concerning the matter.

So, you know this as fact, huh??

[K-Rock]

Its coming motherfuckers!

Oh really.......when??

[jarmo]

Its coming motherfuckers!

Oh really.......when??

That's irrelevant. Just enjoy the fact that it's coming. Mmm-kay?  




/jarmo

[K-Rock]

Its coming motherfuckers!

Oh really.......when??

That's irrelevant. Just enjoy the fact that it's coming. Mmm-kay?  

/jarmo

Okey, here goes.      WOOOO-HOOOOO Chinese Democracy is coming...........WOOOOO HOOOOO.....WOooo *cough cough* hoo.....oo...oo.