December 7, Adelaide, South Australia (UPDATES)

[gnr-4-ever]

Ron's Aussie Aussie Aussie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cRslilVv1c

 

Hilarious! 

Ron sure knows how to fire up the crowd.

[willow]

Everyday I am reminded why I love this band!!!

[Malcolm]

So glad to see this band kicking ass..there all amazing musicians

[w.david rose]

And good people too

[Spirit]

Here's a decent review, some cheap shots but generally the reviewer seems quite impressed.


Guns N' Roses hit the target - just

RENOWNED for his inability to own a watch, Axl Rose actually managed to take to the stage at a decent time for a mammoth rock show at The Entertainment Centre last night.
The show was big in every regard; Axl's voice sounded as good as it ever did, the stage production was exhilarating, the crowd was buzzing and the band's huge songs stole the show.

But after the sheen of the opening pyrotechnics wore off and the back to back hits of Welcome to the Jungle, It's So Easy and Mr Brownstone were welcomed, the gig seemed to plateau for the rest of the evening.

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A more apt name for Guns N' Roses would be Rose and (hired) Guns.

Since the departure of his band the singer has surrounded himself with some of the best players in the business, and their performances were almost carbon copies of the original tracks. In essence they were faultless.

But among the blistering solos and flames bursting off the stage guitarist DJ Ashba (complete with hat, cigarette and classic Gibson guitar) gave an uncanny performance as Slash, which at times seemed uncomfortable for classic Gunners' fans.

The show was very similar to the performance GNR delivered almost three years ago at the same venue but having since released Chinese Democracy, fans could truly connect with the new material.

Songs such as Better and Street of Dreams were among the night's best in a set that was littered with hits from various albums.

Rocket Queen and the anthemic November Rain had the crowd in awe as did Knockin' on Heaven's Door. But where the night went wrong was the ridiculous amounts of outfit changes Axl Rose went through as he let members of his band exchange solos amongst themselves.

It was clear that it was not all about the outfits for Axl.

An educated guess was that the singer was using the time to grab a quick burst of oxygen backstage - as upon his return - his voice had improved 10 fold, belting out notes that would rival his studio performances.

The show was everything fans could have hoped for but the excitement factor that was present last time the band performed here was absent.

If they did away with the obligatory solos and irrelevant jam, Guns N' Roses' return to Adelaide would have been much tighter and ultimately triumphant.



Source: http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/entertainment/guns-n-roses-hit-the-target-just/story-e6fredpu-1225967656395

[gnr-4-ever]

From highvoltage. 

[Spirit]

^^^^

Some of the greatest pics yet!

There's some "grandness" to them that's just incredible. Specially the Axl one.


Anyone with photoshop here, I don't have it on this computer.. Could you adjust the contrast a little for the first pic, it's an amazing shot.

[Billo]

Adelaide was a great show..Great setlist.. the crowd was into the whole show..Axl sang his heart out and i was verry impressed with Ron and DJ, shame the was a few idiots in the crowd during the last few songs but other than that..Great show..better than in 2007

[babydolls]

Excellent photos highvoltage, cheers! 
I dont think the reviewer above goes to many "rock" shows... solos and jams are a staple of rock shows throughout  history, they make it real and not paint-by-numbers-off-the-record gigs like other genres of music and give the audience a chance to enjoy what the guitarists and band can do also - which i always want to see/hear. Judging by the immense cheering for Dj, bumble and Richard at the gigs I've been to this year, I'd say I wasnt alone in that...  Nice to hear he singled out better and the blues as hits of the show though
 

[gnr-4-ever]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVRdzQoMZVY
 

[babydolls]

^^ awesome - great close-ups!

[superstarmc]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVRdzQoMZVY
 

Baddass

[Z?phyr]

But among the blistering solos and flames bursting off the stage guitarist DJ Ashba (complete with hat, cigarette and classic Gibson guitar) gave an uncanny performance as Slash, which at times seemed uncomfortable for classic Gunners' fans.

Common, the man is not as slash or acting/copying or whatever "Top hat and all"... some peeps really need to take the time and checkout what he was doing before GN'R... hat, cigarette and Leas Pual was there already... the man is just being himself... inspired by... is another question maybe !

But where the night went wrong was the ridiculous amounts of outfit changes Axl Rose went through as he let members of his band exchange solos amongst themselves.

Outfit changes? I think that's pretty arguable...
Wearing the same pant's n' shoes all set... a change of sweaty shirt with jacket on top here and there and replacing a sweaty bandanna and or hat.
That's about it ! I don't see the issue btw as really look awesome as well.

These people really need to go to a show of Cher or Grace Jones and start complaining there IMHO ! That are outfit changes on top of great shows...

Cheers

[kalina.malina]

Everyday I am reminded why I love this band!!!

Me too

[gnrjanus]

What else do you need to describe this band today!

[Gunsguy]

What else do you need to describe this band today!

Highvoltage took some killer shots, can't wait to see em all

[highvoltage]

Here's the full set of shots guys (125 of them!). If you click them, you can download them at their original res:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/56818207@N05/sets/72157625434811957

Feel free to use them however you like, I took them for the fans.

Uploading video next, then all my pics/video from Sydney. Quite the task!

I realise they're not all perfect, but I'm not really into photography and I only had a (admittedly decent) point and shoot. There were a lot more I discarded.

[Nightfall]

  almost too embarrassed to ask....but is it possible for you to upload all these photo's zipped in high res ....i'm also lazy to do so...but currently my browsers don't react that quickly so it would take some time for me to get them all...and they look really great so i do want to get them all

[highvoltage]

Maybe, but it's about 500mb and I have a heap of other stuff to get uploaded first so it's not a priority. Just click your favourites and download them...

[Melissa84]

Here's the full set of shots guys (125 of them!). If you click them, you can download them at their original res:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/56818207@N05/sets/72157625434811957

Feel free to use them however you like, I took them for the fans.

Uploading video next, then all my pics/video from Sydney. Quite the task!

I realise they're not all perfect, but I'm not really into photography and I only had a (admittedly decent) point and shoot. There were a lot more I discarded.

Omg thank you so much! I was there, Dj came down to play Nightrain to me. Amazing 3 shows  .