New Richard Fortus Interview...

[Silverchair]

good stories about the audition. and my favorite... he talks about his gear!!! 

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/interviews/interviews/richard_fortus_of_gnr_theres_a_constant_quest_for_the_perfect_tone.html

[RoCoKiN]

I was surprised at how little Richard is on CD...he's an amazing guitar player though...glad he's with the band 

[jak0lantern01]

How involved were you with the writing of Chinese Democracy?

The first record, everything was written. I went in and rerecorded parts, but it was all written before I got in. It?s funny because that was a big part of why I was brought in. It was because of the writing. I think Axl, he wants a band that can write with him. That?s always put into consideration.

Anyone wondering about that first record comment?

[marknroses]

Looks like January 2009, we'll either see GNR or hear from them.
In the meantime, watch out for CD under the Xmas tree or Chanukah Menorah.

Happy Holidays, Love GNR

MNW

[FunkyMonkey]

How involved were you with the writing of Chinese Democracy?

The first record, everything was written. I went in and rerecorded parts, but it was all written before I got in. It?s funny because that was a big part of why I was brought in. It was because of the writing. I think Axl, he wants a band that can write with him. That?s always put into consideration.

Anyone wondering about that first record comment?

Yeah, I read that a couple of times. 

[oneway23]

Multiple album alert! 

[BatVin]

2009-2010-2011 album starts now ! 

I'm really looking forward to hear him. He's great. Imo for band like GNR even better than other guys.He's my favourite guitarist in GNR for a long time.

[Jim Bob]

How involved were you with the writing of Chinese Democracy?

The first record, everything was written. I went in and rerecorded parts, but it was all written before I got in. It?s funny because that was a big part of why I was brought in. It was because of the writing. I think Axl, he wants a band that can write with him. That?s always put into consideration.

Anyone wondering about that first record comment?

Yea, actually its no secret theres more material recorded.. Axl's been saying it since 2002.

[daviebuckethead]

excellent top hear 4tus speak, by far the coolest GnR player. Nice to see there are future relaease planned. 

[Jimmy?]

How involved were you with the writing of Chinese Democracy?

The first record, everything was written. I went in and rerecorded parts, but it was all written before I got in. It?s funny because that was a big part of why I was brought in. It was because of the writing. I think Axl, he wants a band that can write with him. That?s always put into consideration.

Anyone wondering about that first record comment?

Yea, actually its no secret theres more material recorded.. Axl's been saying it since 2002.

Yeah and sounds like he'll have songwriting credits in on the next albums aswell!!!

[ClintroN]

well we all know there's atleast 4 albums

Bach said the 3rd would be released in 2012

[GNR4L]

If they start 2009 that means no Robin ? oh well....... Still excited !!

[IKnowWhereIAM]

4tus has some serious talent.  Great interview, just hope Axl doesn't censure him for comments which seem to point at more than one album (not that there is any secret there), and a January startup for tour...perhaps because he has been there longer, he isn't as gun-shy as BBF?  Can't wait to hear what 4tus brings to the table from a writing standpoint...will BBF/4tus team bring back a focus on the classic guitar focused sound?  Will they produce something completely new and unheard of when combined with the Reed/Stinson/Pitman talents?

[MrMojoRa]

Prior to hitting the stage in 06 many people were saying that Axl was running around with 2 or 3 cd's worth of material playing them for various people.

They probably have minor finishing touches to put on the second cd.  We'll probably see that one in 2 years then the 3rd in 2012.

[Saul]

I know it sounds crazy, since we 'waited' so long for this album and all, but expect to see the follow up in late 2009. 

[Chief]

Great interview, thanks for the good find.

[western_chaos]

I know it sounds crazy, since we 'waited' so long for this album and all, but expect to see the follow up in late 2009. 

Yes, we are a patient group of fans.

[Jim Bob]

If they start 2009 that means no Robin ? oh well....... Still excited !!

I think he's still recorded plenty more than whats been released and his parts could remain on future releases, like Buckethead and Paul Tobias.

As for tour, yea I think he's gonna be with NIN.

[ben9785]

That's a great interview, thanks.

[jak0lantern01]

Sounds like he pulled a 'Prince' (yes, the purple one). If i recall correctly, he signed a a contract  for like 100 million $$$ back in the day to deliver a certain number of albums, he already supposedly had all the music recorded in advance. Pretty sly stuff.