Metallica make offer to tour with Guns N' Roses

[AdZ]

Axl is still doing the exact same things that irked Metallica so much...eg late starts, early finishes, propensity to maybe not showing up ( at least in time for the show not to be cancelled by nervous promoters.....eg im on a plane at starting time)

Id personally prefer a bill of
The Verve
Radiohead
GNR

Aint gonna happen though
Or GNR with one of the following support acts/co headliners
The Verve
Prodigy
Primal Scream
The Strokes
Nick Cave ( In Aust/Europe,,,,US wouldnt get it)
Anyone but Seb Bach ( still cant believe he screamed....2007 Mothertruckers at the gig i saw.......wanted him to spontaneously combust at that point, silly loudmouthed hair metal dick)

Early finishes?  I can think of maybe.. one that has happened? It's not exactly a common occurence.

Those opening acts.. can you talk about any more of a culture clash?

Radiohead, The Verve and Guns N' Roses?

What is this, britpop throwback + current, good music?

[russtcb]

Axl is still doing the exact same things that irked Metallica so much...eg late starts, early finishes, propensity to maybe not showing up ( at least in time for the show not to be cancelled by nervous promoters.....eg im on a plane at starting time)

Id personally prefer a bill of
The Verve
Radiohead
GNR

Aint gonna happen though
Or GNR with one of the following support acts/co headliners
The Verve
Prodigy
Primal Scream
The Strokes
Nick Cave ( In Aust/Europe,,,,US wouldnt get it)
Anyone but Seb Bach ( still cant believe he screamed....2007 Mothertruckers at the gig i saw.......wanted him to spontaneously combust at that point, silly loudmouthed hair metal dick)

Early finishes?  I can think of maybe.. one that has happened? It's not exactly a common occurence.

Those opening acts.. can you talk about any more of a culture clash?

Radiohead, The Verve and Guns N' Roses?

What is this, britpop throwback + current, good music?

Off the top of my head I can only remember one in 06 and I was at the only one I can think of in 02.

[ppbebe]

can you talk about any more of a culture clash?

Guns N Roses. 

[Alan]

Why not THe Killers as support act

because they're too big to support guns in 99% of markets.......

[ppbebe]

Why not THe Killers as support act

because they're too big to support guns in 99% of markets.......

On what authority do you say that?

anyhoo, how about fleet foxes?

[Wooody]

Why not THe Killers as support act

because they're too big to support guns in 99% of markets.......

On what authority do you say that?

anyhoo, how about fleet foxes?

too indie.
too folk.
too soft.

[CheapJon]

GNR and sabbath, now that's a co-headlining tour!


all the ole geezers in sabbath might go to bed early too so they could "open"

[sandman]

this is one of the most MISLEADING titles to a thread i've ever seen.

here is the video of the actual question and answer (the question is asked around the 19:05 mark):

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid959035280?bctid=7255064001

and here is a much better summary of what was actually said...

Being inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame is a real honour, but it has its drawbacks. Cue Metallica being put through their paces at what will surely be one of many 'welcome to the Hall' press conferences.

After a barrage of questions from journalists vying for the following day's Metallica exclusive, here's how it ended?

Journalist: "On the topic of drama and tragedy, would you guys ever consider touring with Guns N' Roses again now that they're back out there?"

Drummer Lars Ulrich actually shakes his head and mouths "no," before becoming a bit more diplomatic: "As James was saying earlier 'we're road dogs and we love to tour' so if that opportunity ever came in the right situation, of course."

James Hetfield adds: "We've learned to never say never because you don't know what hurdle or what great thing is going to be handed to you."

"Actually, all four of us really like Chinese Democracy," continued Ulrich. "I think it's a great record. Who knows, we never say no to anything."

Finally guitarist Kirk Hammett chips in with: "I think the question is would they tour with us?"

http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/would-metallica-tour-with-guns-n-roses-192553

[falungong69]

um, okay i read it... metallica said they love the  new album and would like to tour with gnr, but that they're not sure if gnr would want to tour with them. 

soooooo... how is the title of this thread misleading?  sounds like an offer to me. 

[ppbebe]

 the actual answer didn't make any offer. the stupidity of the media did as usual.

anyhoo, how about fleet foxes?

too indie.
too folk.
too soft.

so that they'd make a beautiful contrast to each other.

[Jdog0830]

yeah it vary misleading Metallicas coming to the Chi tomarrow i think i would know if that were to happen

[GIMH]

The Killers are certainly bigger than GNR here in the UK, and also attract a different audience. When I saw Motley Crue last, in 07, they had Papa Roach. That sort of band (not necessarily a nu-metal one) would be the best bet for GNR, one they have actually influenced, as the support act will be more into it and I dunno, I sensed a real vibe for Papa Roach at that Crue gig because peopel could tell how chuffed Jacoby was to be supporting one of his fave bands (GNR being another favourite of his, of course).

[Butch Français]

now that would be something else!

[bodine]

The Killers are certainly bigger than GNR here in the UK, and also attract a different audience. When I saw Motley Crue last, in 07, they had Papa Roach. That sort of band (not necessarily a nu-metal one) would be the best bet for GNR, one they have actually influenced, as the support act will be more into it and I dunno, I sensed a real vibe for Papa Roach at that Crue gig because peopel could tell how chuffed Jacoby was to be supporting one of his fave bands (GNR being another favourite of his, of course).

When I saw GN'R in '06, Papa Roach opened for them.  While I personally do like Papa Roach, I didn't sense that vibe of the crowd that you're talking about.  That said, I'd be fine with them as an opening act, they put on a good show!

[GIMH]

Maybe I was drunk, or maybe Crue fans are different, I dunno

I like Papa Roach. When I first posted on GNR forums, back in, must have been 2001, got quite a bit of stick for being a fan of theirs. But they've actually really grown musically over the years, and you can hear the influence from my favourite bands (ie GNR & Motley Crue) much more in the 3rd & 4th albums, I'd certainly be happy to see them support Guns. My main point was any band of that sort of age who were actually influenced by GNR would be a good bet though 

[don_vercetti]

Why not THe Killers as support act

because they're too big to support guns in 99% of markets.......

On what authority do you say that?

anyhoo, how about fleet foxes?

http://uk.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idUKTRE4AT2BH20081130
fourth paragraph says it all. 

[jemin]

um, okay i read it... metallica said they love the  new album and would like to tour with gnr, but that they're not sure if gnr would want to tour with them. 

soooooo... how is the title of this thread misleading?  sounds like an offer to me. 

That wasn't even close to an offer.  Ulrich actually mouthed the word no before even answering.  He then went on to say if it was the right situation then yeah.  Hetfield said never say never.  I would be more inclined to believe it is just being politically correct for lack of a better word just so there are no ruffled feathers.

Offer?  Nope.
Nice comments?  Yes.

[Uzi76]

The Killers are certainly bigger than GNR here in the UK, and also attract a different audience. When I saw Motley Crue last, in 07, they had Papa Roach. That sort of band (not necessarily a nu-metal one) would be the best bet for GNR, one they have actually influenced, as the support act will be more into it and I dunno, I sensed a real vibe for Papa Roach at that Crue gig because peopel could tell how chuffed Jacoby was to be supporting one of his fave bands (GNR being another favourite of his, of course).

It's not because The Killers are more popular than Gnr at the moment that it means they are bigger than GnR.  Guns n' Roses are a legend, The Killers are just a popular band at the time. I hope they will get legendary too, because I really like them. I don't see why this would be impossible. Both bands could benefit from this. GnR can tour with a polular band of this time (= bigger audience + 'possibly' new fans) and The Killers can tour with a big all time band (will improve their status). On top of that Axl likes The Killers.

Papa Roach I saw 10 years ago opening for Aerosmith. They seemd quite boring than. Although I am not in a fair position to judge them 'cause I haven't heard anything from them since then.

[carmiedisco12]

Axl is still doing the exact same things that irked Metallica so much...eg late starts, early finishes, propensity to maybe not showing up ( at least in time for the show not to be cancelled by nervous promoters.....eg im on a plane at starting time)

Id personally prefer a bill of
The Verve
Radiohead
GNR

Aint gonna happen though
Or GNR with one of the following support acts/co headliners
The Verve
Prodigy
Primal Scream
The Strokes
Nick Cave ( In Aust/Europe,,,,US wouldnt get it)
Anyone but Seb Bach ( still cant believe he screamed....2007 Mothertruckers at the gig i saw.......wanted him to spontaneously combust at that point, silly loudmouthed hair metal dick)

Early finishes?  I can think of maybe.. one that has happened? It's not exactly a common occurence.

Those opening acts.. can you talk about any more of a culture clash?

Radiohead, The Verve and Guns N' Roses?

What is this, britpop throwback + current, good music?

Well Mix Master Mike = Culture clash I would have thought??? Whats wrong with variety on a bill.....should they really have to dumn it down that much
Plus good music shouldnt be pigeonholed I feel. I wouldnt consider Verve or Radiohead as Britpop by and stretch......Blur yes. Then Damon Albarn has done some great music since then also.

[jarmo]

I don't think there's anything wrong with having opening acts from different genres. It can be quite refreshing actually.


A guess a similar effect could be had by playing a festival that isn't your ordinary metal festival.

Like Coachella for example.




/jarmo