"Next Album" rumor / speculation thread *UPDATE AUG 22/2023*

[Spirit]

I'm looking for a quote about "The General".

It's about Brain being part of writing the song, it might have described the song as well.. Anyone have this at hand?

Sebastian Bach heard it...
"One of my favorite songs ? I asked Axl if I could mention the song titles and he said "Fine" ? and one of my favorite songs is this song called "The General", which is so? it's by far the heaviest metal tune I think ive ever heard Axl do, this slow, grinding riff with these high, peircing vocals, screaming vocals. I was like, "When is this coming out?" And he said "2012" I was like, "Dude, you're killin' me!" He goes, "Well, this comes out on the third record. It relates to this song, it's a trilogy, this goes with this lyrically." He's got it all figured out, he's just different than other people."

http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/sebastian-bach-knows-axl-rose-better-than-you-do

Thanks, I've added the quote. I just can't seem the quotes from Brain about writing it, though I know I've read it.

Why don't you just email and ask Brain about the song 

Actually I found one right after I posted that. I read the interview that CheapJon posted once again, and Dizzy mentioned 'The General' being a Brain song. 


It couldn't hurt shooting a mail to Brain though, maybe he'll shed some more light on it. 

[Mysteron]

I'm looking for a quote about "The General".

It's about Brain being part of writing the song, it might have described the song as well.. Anyone have this at hand?

Sebastian Bach heard it...
"One of my favorite songs ? I asked Axl if I could mention the song titles and he said "Fine" ? and one of my favorite songs is this song called "The General", which is so? it's by far the heaviest metal tune I think ive ever heard Axl do, this slow, grinding riff with these high, peircing vocals, screaming vocals. I was like, "When is this coming out?" And he said "2012" I was like, "Dude, you're killin' me!" He goes, "Well, this comes out on the third record. It relates to this song, it's a trilogy, this goes with this lyrically." He's got it all figured out, he's just different than other people."

http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/sebastian-bach-knows-axl-rose-better-than-you-do

Thanks, I've added the quote. I just can't seem the quotes from Brain about writing it, though I know I've read it.

Why don't you just email and ask Brain about the song 

Actually I found one right after I posted that. I read the interview that CheapJon posted once again, and Dizzy mentioned 'The General' being a Brain song. 


It couldn't hurt shooting a mail to Brain though, maybe he'll shed some more light on it. 

Absolutely, he usually responds. http://brainbeatz.com

[sofine11]

I'm looking for a quote about "The General".

It's about Brain being part of writing the song, it might have described the song as well.. Anyone have this at hand?

Sebastian Bach heard it...
"One of my favorite songs ? I asked Axl if I could mention the song titles and he said "Fine" ? and one of my favorite songs is this song called "The General", which is so? it's by far the heaviest metal tune I think ive ever heard Axl do, this slow, grinding riff with these high, peircing vocals, screaming vocals. I was like, "When is this coming out?" And he said "2012" I was like, "Dude, you're killin' me!" He goes, "Well, this comes out on the third record. It relates to this song, it's a trilogy, this goes with this lyrically." He's got it all figured out, he's just different than other people."

http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/sebastian-bach-knows-axl-rose-better-than-you-do

Thanks, I've added the quote. I just can't seem the quotes from Brain about writing it, though I know I've read it.

Why don't you just email and ask Brain about the song 

Actually I found one right after I posted that. I read the interview that CheapJon posted once again, and Dizzy mentioned 'The General' being a Brain song. 


It couldn't hurt shooting a mail to Brain though, maybe he'll shed some more light on it. 

Absolutely, he usually responds. http://brainbeatz.com

From an email I sent to Brain last year...

From: brain <brain@brainbeatz.com>
To: ********
Sent: Sun, Apr 10, 2011 2:49 pm
Subject: Re: Writing Cred

Yes I wrote the general! Not sure if bucket or robin are on it... It will have to be a surprise!!!


From: *******
Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2011 17:56:52 -0400 (EDT)
To: <brain@brainbeatz.com>
Subject: Writing Cred

Hey Brain! Is it true that you co-wrote The General? Does Bucket have a solo on it or is it Robin, maybe both?  Would love to hear more about this already famous track!
 

[One.In.A.Million]

I'm looking for a quote about "The General".

It's about Brain being part of writing the song, it might have described the song as well.. Anyone have this at hand?

Sebastian Bach heard it...
"One of my favorite songs ? I asked Axl if I could mention the song titles and he said "Fine" ? and one of my favorite songs is this song called "The General", which is so? it's by far the heaviest metal tune I think ive ever heard Axl do, this slow, grinding riff with these high, peircing vocals, screaming vocals. I was like, "When is this coming out?" And he said "2012" I was like, "Dude, you're killin' me!" He goes, "Well, this comes out on the third record. It relates to this song, it's a trilogy, this goes with this lyrically." He's got it all figured out, he's just different than other people."

http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/sebastian-bach-knows-axl-rose-better-than-you-do

Thanks, I've added the quote. I just can't seem the quotes from Brain about writing it, though I know I've read it.

Why don't you just email and ask Brain about the song 

Actually I found one right after I posted that. I read the interview that CheapJon posted once again, and Dizzy mentioned 'The General' being a Brain song. 


It couldn't hurt shooting a mail to Brain though, maybe he'll shed some more light on it. 

Absolutely, he usually responds. http://brainbeatz.com

Brain is cool, and has responded to me in the past...

I asked him what was his biggest musical influence, and he responded by saying that Led Zeppelin was, and that "I'm just a straight up rock dude".  

But in all honesty, I would never ask him a GN'R related question as I wouldn't want to make him feel uncomfortable. Especially considering it's about an unreleased song, and on top of that, he's not the primarily drummer in the band anymore (although I'd love him to be).

I wouldn't want to put him in that spot as he might feel like it's in GN'Rs' and Axls' interest to remain respectful, and not divulge any information about unreleased GN'R songs.....

That's just me though, but I'm sure it's no harm trying.  

[Spirit]

Ok, I wrote an e-mail to Brain (giving him a link to this thread) asking if he could give a little description of The General. Also if he knew anything about the other songs, I especially mentioned Thyme, Zodiac and Ides Of March.

[CheapJon]

Ok, I wrote an e-mail to Brain (giving him a link to this thread) asking if he could give a little description of The General. Also if he knew anything about the other songs, I especially mentioned Thyme, Zodiac and Ides Of March.

cool beans!

though i have moderate expectations

[Mysteron]

Ok, I wrote an e-mail to Brain (giving him a link to this thread) asking if he could give a little description of The General. Also if he knew anything about the other songs, I especially mentioned Thyme, Zodiac and Ides Of March.

Remember there are other GN'R members too, and other songs confirmed by Axl that could appear on the next album 

Report your feedback to this thread, and that could be a fun thing for people to read.

[CheapJon]

But in all honesty, I would never ask him a GN'R related question as I wouldn't want to make him feel uncomfortable. Especially considering it's about an unreleased song, and on top of that, he's not the primarily drummer in the band anymore (although I'd love him to be).

I wouldn't want to put him in that spot as he might feel like it's in GN'Rs' and Axls' interest to remain respectful, and not divulge any information about unreleased GN'R songs.....

That's just me though, but I'm sure it's no harm trying.  

I don't see it that way. He has dedicated a good part of the last 12(?) years to this band. I think he's proud over the stuff he has done. And I think he's happy that there's fans caring about him, his music and time spent in the band.

It's clear that Axl doesn't hold anyone to a leash and with rules of what they can and can't say.

You're not putting anyone to a spot, you're asking a question and is probably happy with whatever response you can get.

Having said that, I won't be sending any e-mails. 

[LIGuns]

i'll tak a soundtrack song, an ep, a full length album or perhaps a box set o' Chinese Democracy B-Sides, live versions (of all CD era incarnations) n' demos...

[jarmo]

Sounds like you want a Happy Meal!




/jarmo

[LIGuns]

Surprisingly I still find myself listening to CD on a regular basis...I guess it's partially due to the fact that it's a great album and it's one of the few physical cd's I have in my car..But I'm ready for something new rather if  it's one song or an "over abundance" of songs...
Chinese Democracy, 10 minutes later I want to listen to it again!!

[slashsbaconpit]

Eh. I'm not gonna speculate.

I would love to hear what these guys come up with. Imagine what DJ, Bumblefoot, Stinson, and Fortus could come up with, and Axl's vocals to top it off? Yeah, that's exciting to think about.

Hope it happens!

[raindogs70]

"Once I get the next things sorted out with the label, then I feel I can get to that creative place that I've been fighting to get to, and to use Guns N' Roses to do so."

"We'll be putting out new stuff as soon as we can figure out what our deal is with labels, blah blah blah."

 Wonder what the sorting out part is...

[Chuzeville]

I mostly wonder when.

[HBK]

Amazing Brain, Work Whit Buck, GN'R, Jungle Brother, Bernie, etc, etc... Influences of Electronic, HipHop, Classics Rock...

Amazing Drum, Producer, Dj, etc, etc..100% Artist Complete !!!

 

[Halo69]

I would love to get a more aggressive album, more industrial as well without exagerating of course.

Shacklers was too much industrial and too much wacky for me.

I'm more fond of an Oh My God kind of industrial sounding song. Fast singing, aggressive guitars and some nice drumming going with the flow.

I'm curious about Seven, Soul Monster, Re-worked Oh My God and Zodiac... something tells me they're great songs

[AdZ]

Shacklers was too much industrial and too much wacky for me.

Isn't Shackler's just a heavy rock song? Doesn't sound industrial to me.

[Booker Floyd]

Shacklers was too much industrial and too much wacky for me.

Isn't Shackler's just a heavy rock song? Doesn't sound industrial to me.

Not sure how he defines "industrial," but he could be referring in part to the laser sounds and whatever else Chris Pitman contributed to the track.

[AdZ]

Laser sounds?

[Halo69]

Shacklers was too much industrial and too much wacky for me.

Isn't Shackler's just a heavy rock song? Doesn't sound industrial to me.

Too me it sounds kinda like Rob Zombie industrial sound with a mix of wacky guitars... it's very cool don't get me wrong, but i was astonished when Oh My God came out... it is definitely the best "New" Gnr song to date.

I was kinda sad that there weren't more songs of this kind on CD, even though the album was pretty good.