Everything about Chinese Democracy - the track

[tim_m]

In transition music industry? More like in the toilet.

[destroier]

Any idea how well the single is doing ratings wise?  Will it debut at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100?

Doubt it. Even if it's played constantly, there are just so many more rap/r&b stations than rock stations that it's nearly impossible for a rock song to hit number 1.

Looks like the only rock songs in the top 50 are Nickelback at #16 followed by Coldplay at 24, Gavin Rossdale at 34, and Kid Rock at 35.

The most comparable single that I can think of, Nirvana's "You Know You're Right" never made it higher than #45.

[Nightrain 87]

 Sounds like Dr Pepper is taking it pretty well they are about to lose a few million dollars.   

  If it doesn't hit #1 it should for sure be in the top 10.

[dont_damn_me]

You think they will loose 2 million in the long run? Prob will make $ on publicity, advertisement.

[w.axl.rose]

they are playing CD next on kroq.com to listen just click on listen now

[faldor]

Any idea how well the single is doing ratings wise?  Will it debut at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100?

Doubt it. Even if it's played constantly, there are just so many more rap/r&b stations than rock stations that it's nearly impossible for a rock song to hit number 1.

Looks like the only rock songs in the top 50 are Nickelback at #16 followed by Coldplay at 24, Gavin Rossdale at 34, and Kid Rock at 35.

I don't think the single is going to be officially released, for actual purchase, until the 27th, so I don't think it'll be eligible for most charts.

[ShotgunBlues1978]

This is just another form of advertising for Dr. Pepper, and a very unique one that will get them a lot of attention

They play that ad with Dr. J all the time during college football and NFL games and that's not cheap.  So they aren't losing money, so much as buying publicity

[Chief]

HELLLL YEAHH!!!

what an exciting day.. we've been waiting for a long time. I love me some chinese democracy! it's way better than i thought it would be when i first heard it 7 years ago.

Guns N' Roses must be feeling pretty damn good now.. Cheers to them!!   

[oldgunsfan]

This is just another form of advertising for Dr. Pepper, and a very unique one that will get them a lot of attention

They play that ad with Dr. J all the time during college football and NFL games and that's not cheap.  So they aren't losing money, so much as buying publicity

I can see the Dr Pepper add now or at the end of exisiting adds:hihi:
"Don't forget to get your coupon for your free Dr Pepper, in celebration of the release of Guns N Roses long awaited "Chinese Democracy", by going to Dr. Peppers website and following the directions.

[m_rated96]

Oh my god. I haven't been a very big fan of most of the new guns n roses stuff; the overall sound and leaks hav not been great. But i LOVE this song. What the hell! I heard it before and thought it was average; but its AWESOME. I AM SO excited for the album.

[tim_m]

Oh my god. I haven't been a very big fan of most of the new guns n roses stuff; the overall sound and leaks hav not been great. But i LOVE this song. What the hell! I heard it before and thought it was average; but its AWESOME. I AM SO excited for the album.

A mastered final version of a song will help with that. 

[ShotgunBlues1978]

Oh my god. I haven't been a very big fan of most of the new guns n roses stuff; the overall sound and leaks hav not been great. But i LOVE this song. What the hell! I heard it before and thought it was average; but its AWESOME. I AM SO excited for the album.

A mastered final version of a song will help with that. 

Not only that but Ron's new guitars.  They really beefed up the song and kept up the momentum during the verses.  I think a lot of people who were concerned about the lack of bluesy, sleazy guitars in the new songs have had their fears allayed.  Ron's really dirtied the song up.  The guitars during the verses sound pretty AFD-esque

[Mobenrad]

FREE DR. PEPPER FOR EVERYONE

[Nightrain 87]

They are about to play it again here!!!       I love all this attention and talk about GNR and Axl today!

[w.axl.rose]

They are about to play it again here!!!       I love all this attention and talk about GNR and Axl today!

what radio station so i can listen online? id like to hear what the dj's have to say about the song at the end

[Nightrain 87]

97.1 RQQ

[marknroses]

I just heard the final Chinese Democracy.

I've been very critical of this song in the past, but today, everything came together for it.
GNR really came around this song and gave it new life. They filled all the missing pieces and now ITS is AMAZING!!!

The big sound will definitely be attention grabbing. This song is the one to do that. The next one will be the big hit, like how Sweet Child followed WTTJ and Its So Easy.

The beginning is so epic, and really brings me into the song. Axl's voice is in TOP form again.

The whole thing gives me goosebumps.
Axl is really giving this to his fans. Genius has arrived.
 
MNW

[imsorry]

Really dig this baby ,Chinese Democracy is HERE!   

[Nightrain 87]

They just took about 4-5 calls after they played the new song  and 4 out of the 5 were positive and loved it!!

[GunnerOne 84]

I posted the link to www.gunsnroses.com on a sports message board today, and most of the reaction sounds like this:

"I really didn't think I'd like this, but it's really good."