An open letter to the fans from Axl - Discussion

[WARose]

What, while he sleeps? Sure, why not.

is he sleeping right now?

i guess it was a hard night then

[KeVoRkIaN]

Great news - hopefully this date will be the one or at least around the general time 

[T_Roxie]

I'd just like to say thanks to Axl!
Very informative and EXACTLY what the fans wanted to hear.  I've regained all my enthusiasm for the band now!

[bazgnr]

"In the end, it?s just an album, but it?s one that I, the band, our record company and all involved believe and feel is a true Guns N? Roses album. Ultimately the public will decide, and regardless of the outcome, our hearts, lives and our passion has been put into this project every step of the way. If for no other reason, we feel those elements alone merit your consideration. We do hope you can hold on just a bit longer, and if not, please take a break and we?ll be more than glad -- if you so choose -- to see you again later."

To me, this makes up for all the frustration and not knowing what was going on with the album all year, and the realization that it won't be out in '06. ?A *very* well said conclusion to the letter.

[inho]

Great stuff sincere communication with the fans.

Now I'll loook forward to the album enthusiastically.

Go GNR!

[god of thunder]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH, not what I wanted to hear today

Well I believed that we would hear from GnR before the end of the year, but not like this!? Succesful tour ends up in ruins, turmoil and dust; Manager fired, some work needs still to be done on the album....

So weird that everything is Mercks fault now: He sat up the tour for a cash grab, is obviously incompetent, had a "just appear on the shelves" strategy while the RECORD COMPANY (that was the last party that I expected to be involved in delaying the album, touring and advising Axl) wants another release strategy!

So if Merck is fired now, who is in control? (Hi, Axl if you read this: I HAVE A MASTER IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS; NEED A HELPING HAND!?!? )

The good thing is though that we have for the first time ever a release date by Axl(if no further delays appear ROFL).

[Schwarzgold]

Ruins, turmoil and dust? Yeah, sure.

[god of thunder]

reading the letter again:

It is almost scary how much the words reflect and answer to the opinions of the forum. I guess now we can be sure that Mr. Rose visits this forum sometimes. These letters are truly a great way to communicate with the fans; wished he would have done it more often.

Anyways the best of luck, hoping the best for the album release and handling all still upcoming difficulties.

And be assured Axl, we will always stuck with you through all the fuckin shit; despite all the complaining and bitchin: we`re still here, still rockin`!!!!

[KaptainKuntra]

I think we all knew secretly that it wasn't coming out this year when December rolled round with no news on the CD. 3 months (hopefully) isn't long to wait. Keep up the (good or bad!) communication when you can, Axl.

[KaptainKuntra]

What, while he sleeps? Sure, why not.

Is Jarmo still in the US then?

[KaptainKuntra]

What, while he sleeps? Sure, why not.

Is Jarmo still in the US then?

Or does he just lie in late?

[flicknn]

I think we all knew secretly that it wasn't coming out this year when December rolled round with no news on the CD. 3 months (hopefully) isn't long to wait. Keep up the (good or bad!) communication when you can, Axl.

seee...jarmo is right , no matter what the gnr camp tells us , you guys don't beleive it and try to spin it negatively

[polluxlm]

I think we all knew secretly that it wasn't coming out this year when December rolled round with no news on the CD. 3 months (hopefully) isn't long to wait. Keep up the (good or bad!) communication when you can, Axl.

seee...jarmo is right , no matter what the gnr camp tells us , you guys don't beleive it and try to spin it negatively

How does he spin anything negatively there?

[2007what!]

whoa, this is the best christmas present ever!!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH AXL!!!!
i have been waiting for this record since 1999 and been a fan since 1991, and to think the day of the release of chinese democracy is approaching and near is nothing short of unreal!
thank you for making the privelage of seeing you twice this summer such a great time and giving it your all, and i will be waiting patiently as ever and be first in line to buy chinese democracy when it finally hits stores! gn'r forever!

[the dirt]

I've always found that "13 Tuesdays left in the year" was a stupid thing and unapropriate to say and uncalled for.

At least now he promises to let us know right away that there will be a delay. Better then nothing.

[AdZ]

What, while he sleeps? Sure, why not.

Is Jarmo still in the US then?

Or does he just lie in late?

Well, I don't think that's any of your business.

[sucker punch]

fuckkkkk yeaaaaaaaa

[creepingvines]

Thanks Axl, this really means a lot.  No worries, we can wait until march!  I just know this thing is gonna change the face of music and shut all the critics up for good.  By the way, I'm still hoping you'll use the word "doodoo" tonight.

[Grouse]

Awesome news ? ?

But I still have to see it, before I'll believe it...

[GnR-NOW]

First of all, GNR had a very successful 2006.  Alot of success in Europe, and alot more success in NA then in 2002.  We heard 3 new songs this year as well.  We have also now a tentative release date, something never had from GNR before.  2006 was a success for Guns N' Roses.  And how many fans said if the album wasn't released this year, they'd atleast like a date, well we got it.  So we'll see what happens.  But by no means is 2006 in ruins or disappointment, I don't want to hear that.