GN'R in Helsinki, Finland on June 5th [confirmed Feb 18]

[svdv22]

Most festivals Guns N' Roses played in 2006 already booked their headliners. This year it's mostly Muse, Rammstein, Green day and Pearl Jam..

[DarkFairy]

The promoter & co are saying they'll know definitely in 1-2 weeks, who's gonna perform at this festival

[One.In.A.Million]

I'm sure GN'R will come to Europe soon whether it be festivals or arenas. These kind of rumours are promising, but remember rumors are just that 'rumors'. I loved the UK & Europe 2006 tour and I'm sure GN'R know they will always get passionate fans here. 

So sit back and enjoy what we've already had like the amazing Canadian tour, and look forward to the upcoming South American tour which I'm certain will be special.


Lee

[inlikeflynn420]

I hope the band plays the U.S. (i live there, or here, or whatever) but honestly i'll be excited about them playing anywhere. I just want to see the mighty GnFnR machine continue to roll and kick ass, wherever that may be. This band deserves to be heard by everyone!  And now that i have my passport, maybe i'll hop on a plane and check them out someplace cool that i've never been before.    I'll just continue to rock vicariously through these HTGTH updates til i can see them again.

[jarmo]

Now the other Finnish tabloid, Iltasanomat, is using the (unconfirmed) news about the Swedish concert as proof that GN'R is coming to Finland.

The Finnish promoter is once again "refusing" to comment other than saying that negotiations are still under way and "it's looking good".





/jarmo

[One.In.A.Million]

Well almost every tour starts with a rumour here or there, so this is by no means a bad thing. I would love for this to happen though, a European tour with dates in the UK, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Sweden, finland and Germany, just like 2006 would be amazing. I'm sure if there is a European tour in the works we will hear many more rumours before it is confirmed.

Lets just be glad GN'R are touring somewhere in the world, and when it's Europes turn, we will know.   


Lee

[DarkFairy]

I don't really put much weight on what Itasanomat or Iltalehti and the likes have to say, the only reason I think this might actually be plausible is the fact that the promoter is talking about it.. He said he's not going to promise anything until it's 110% sure and he has the signed contracts in his hand.. So I guess we'll have to wait. But if they're going to start selling tickets next week, then I'd sure as hell like to know if GN'R will be there, cause that's the only band I'm gonna travel to Helsinki for 

[ppbebe]

yea as far as i know the promoters have been the first to announce the shows.
however when they talk about the negotiations, the odds are...well, even?

[jarmo]

I think it's kinda lame that the promoter even comments BEFORE the thing is finalized.

Smells like a publicity stunt...





/jarmo

[Skeba]

He has brought many big names to Finland in the past, and I'm hoping this goes through as well.

I agree that it's never in good taste to go public with something like this when it's not 100%.

[svdv22]

I think it's kinda lame that the promoter even comments BEFORE the thing is finalized.

Smells like a publicity stunt...





/jarmo

True, but a publicity stunt like this that turns out to be false will, in time, only work against him/them. And they probably know that, so it doesn't necessarily have to be a bad thing.

[Scabbie]

Let's hope they play download the weekend after too. Can you imagine axl joining ac/dc on stage for whole lotta rosie?

[kaasupoltin]

He has brought many big names to Finland in the past, and I'm hoping this goes through as well.

True, and I don't believe he would say something like this without a reason. As svdv22 said, it would only work against him if the gig won't happen, and he doesn't have a reason for taking the risk.

Fingers crossed

[ppbebe]

yea but the thing is, some peeps tend to blame solely the band/axl when an event doesn't happen.

[svdv22]

yea but the thing is, some peeps tend to blame solely the band/axl when an event doesn't happen.

But who gives a shit about them and what they're thinking?

[LunsJail]

I think it's kinda lame that the promoter even comments BEFORE the thing is finalized.

Smells like a publicity stunt...





/jarmo

True, but a publicity stunt like this that turns out to be false will, in time, only work against him/them. And they probably know that, so it doesn't necessarily be a bad thing.

I agree. If the gig doesn't happen, then what exactly has the promoter generated publicity for? Their ability to spread false rumors?

Also, generating a little buzz around a potential gig before all the business details are worked out isn't the worst thing in the world. Especially if it means more people end up buying a ticket to a GNR show.

[DarkFairy]

On YLE I read that a man also organizing the event told off the promoter and they're kinda retracting now but not fully, I guess just waiting to see what happens with their negotiations. Here's hoping 

[One.In.A.Million]

I think it's kinda lame that the promoter even comments BEFORE the thing is finalized.

Smells like a publicity stunt...


/jarmo

I know what you're saying here jarmo, it's the nature of the beast.

Any promotor knows GN'R are a big name, so if they can associate themselves with them to sell more tickets they will. Especially with festivals, they do this in the hope of people buying tickets because they are scared if GN'R are confirmed there won't be any tickets left.

I love Rock in Rio to bits, but does everybody remember in 2008 where they had the Axl silhouette on the website a couple of weeks before they announced the headlining acts. It's something alot of promotors do, and have been doing for a while.


Lee

[axe]

On YLE I read that a man also organizing the event told off the promoter and they're kinda retracting now but not fully, I guess just waiting to see what happens with their negotiations. Here's hoping 

Is this something new or is it the piece about the sports center place suitable for the concert or not that came right after the first rumour came out about a week ago?

[kupirock]

Now the finnish promoter is saying, that "things are lookin' really good"

nothing less nothing more