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

[jarmo]

The interview he gave indicated that his plan was to start looking at the next step after the last residency. That much we know.
Richard's guitar clinic Q&A gave a bit more information regarding the work that's allegedly been done.

So it seems like something's been going on without us knowing.

Therefore I don't think it's all doom and gloom.




/jarmo

[D-GenerationX]

The interview he gave indicated that his plan was to start looking at the next step after the last residency. That much we know.
Richard's guitar clinic Q&A gave a bit more information regarding the work that's allegedly been done.

So it seems like something's been going on without us knowing.

Therefore I don't think it's all doom and gloom.

Hell no, its not. 

This is as optimistic as things have looked in years.

[sofine11]

The interview he gave indicated that his plan was to start looking at the next step after the last residency. That much we know.
Richard's guitar clinic Q&A gave a bit more information regarding the work that's allegedly been done.

So it seems like something's been going on without us knowing.

Therefore I don't think it's all doom and gloom.

Hell no, its not. 

This is as optimistic as things have looked in years.

Agreed, I stated previously that this is the closest we've been to the next album post-2008.  I'm just not ready to cash all my chips in on 2015 until we hear something more official.

[Ginger King]

So 2015 is out of the question already? January 23rd.





/jarmo

Since the album is "already recorded", I'm not ready to rule out 2015.

It just seems that things are (intentionally?) structured in such a way that, if it doesn't happen, the band/management can say  "we never told you it was coming out, so why did you get your hopes up?" 

I hope that's not the case, and will remain optimistic (and positive).  There has been a lot of good activity and momentum from the band in 2014 (BBF notwithstanding) and it makes sense to strike while the iron is hot...but can you blame a ginger for being skeptical?

[sofine11]

It just seems that things are (intentionally?) structured in such a way that, if it doesn't happen, the band/management can say  "we never told you it was coming out, so why did you get your hopes up?" 

Ding! Ding! Ding!


My hope is that this album just drops on itunes, followed shortly thereafter by a physical release.  No bullshit press releases, or "it is this year" comments.  Just the epic music speaking for itself. 

Picture it: The infamous Axl Rose, who never puts out music, drops an album out of nowhere.  How does that not get traction in the media/music world?

[jarmo]

Of course they know better than to promise anything.
We just had somebody point out the comment Axl made in 2008 about hoping to release the next album in 2009.

Chinese Democracy was pretty much done in 2007 and then they started dealing with the record company....



/jarmo

[Gavgnr]

It just seems that things are (intentionally?) structured in such a way that, if it doesn't happen, the band/management can say  "we never told you it was coming out, so why did you get your hopes up?" 

Ding! Ding! Ding!


My hope is that this album just drops on itunes, followed shortly thereafter by a physical release.  No bullshit press releases, or "it is this year" comments.  Just the epic music speaking for itself. 

Picture it: The infamous Axl Rose, who never puts out music, drops an album out of nowhere.  How does that not get traction in the media/music world?

What a great post and pretty much sums up the dreams of gnr fans

[mortismurphy]

2016 is probably more realistic.

[D-GenerationX]

2016 is probably more realistic.

Perhaps.

But that would mean you spent much of this year getting it all together.

If they are still saying in 2016 "we're still taking a look at it", we might as well all cash out.

[sky dog]

2016....2015...2021........I love when people throw out a random year.     

[sky dog]

and D Gen, you should have cashed out during the CD fiasco....that way anything in the future is just gravy.

[mortismurphy]

2016 is probably more realistic.

Perhaps.

But that would mean you spent much of this year getting it all together.

If they are still saying in 2016 "we're still taking a look at it", we might as well all cash out.

You have to remember, they have been ''taking a look'' for the last four years.

[D-GenerationX]

2016 is probably more realistic.

Perhaps.

But that would mean you spent much of this year getting it all together.

If they are still saying in 2016 "we're still taking a look at it", we might as well all cash out.

You have to remember, they have been ''taking a look'' for the last four years.

I actually don't believe that.  Which, makes this rather easier to swallow.

The way I see it, don't you have to think that way?  If they have seriously been hard at work putting all this together all this time, that's depressing and touching at least the outer boundaries of pathetic.

I think its better to think they haven't done all that much work on it the past 5 years.  I think you have to.

[mortismurphy]

2016 is probably more realistic.

Perhaps.

But that would mean you spent much of this year getting it all together.

If they are still saying in 2016 "we're still taking a look at it", we might as well all cash out.

You have to remember, they have been ''taking a look'' for the last four years.

I actually don't believe that.  Which, makes this rather easier to swallow.

The way I see it, don't you have to think that way?  If they have seriously been hard at work putting all this together all this time, that's depressing and touching at least the outer boundaries of pathetic.

I think its better to think they haven't done all that much work on it the past 5 years.  I think you have to.

But that presupposes that now, they are doing some work.

As I have said before, It is a boy who cried wolf thing.

2011: ''Yehh, we are going through tapes'' (Dizzy)
2012: ''yes, we are sorting out what music to put out''
etc.

Why should 2015 be any different?

[D-GenerationX]

This goes on much longer, I think its time to start wondering how much fired Axl has left for all this. 

That could well be the biggest problem here.  Lack of belief/interest in all this.

[mortismurphy]

This goes on much longer, I think its time to start wondering how much fired Axl has left for all this. 

That could well be the biggest problem here.  Lack of belief/interest in all this.

My own belief is, (and I know I will be in the minority), CD wiped the guy out.

[D-GenerationX]

This goes on much longer, I think its time to start wondering how much fired Axl has left for all this. 

That could well be the biggest problem here.  Lack of belief/interest in all this.

My own belief is, (and I know I will be in the minority), CD wiped the guy out.

No, that's pretty much where I am.

I take his complete lack of interest in creating anything with his current band to be a commentary on what he thinks of them.  Contrast that with how he was with Bucket, Robin, and Brain.  He was excited and ambitious.

I don't think he sees DJ, Ron, and Frank the same way.  Hence, the total inactivity in the studio and his declining live performances.

[sky dog]

Same Bat Time, Same Bat Channel.....I don't listen to anyone in the band anymore, including Axl....you can throw quotes around dating back to 1994 concerning "album releases". They are all meaningless until there is a formal release date from the band AND label. Joint deal here....record till your hearts delight. It is meaningless to us if we can't hear it.

[sofine11]

2016 is probably more realistic.

Perhaps.

But that would mean you spent much of this year getting it all together.

If they are still saying in 2016 "we're still taking a look at it", we might as well all cash out.

100% agree.  For whatever reason, it seems to take GNR and their label a good 1 and a half years after a product is turned in to get it out, be it Chinese Democracy or a live DVD.  Chinese was done recording in early 2007.  Appetite for Democracy was done long before it was released. Assuming the album gets turned over sometime this spring, 2016 might not be all that far fetched, using history is an indicator.  

I still believe 2015 is possible, but if we keep hearing "there's just so much material... figuring out what will be the next best Guns N' Roses album...starting to sift.." comments late this year or in 2016, the fucker ain't coming.

[TheBaconman]

This goes on much longer, I think its time to start wondering how much fired Axl has left for all this. 

That could well be the biggest problem here.  Lack of belief/interest in all this.

I am sure if it was up to the other players.    Ex members and current guys.  Guns would have multiple albums out.  

That's how they will make there money.

Axl has made his already.   With money in the bank comes lack of motivation to make more.  

The question is.  If Axl was broke would we have seen more material?   I think so

I still think we will get some  new material this year.  Don't know what.  But something

Touring plans should be coming soon!    If it was a major tour.   You have to promote that shit.  

Why are they not playing rock n USA.    Concert in Vegas put on the promoters of rock in rio.  Would be perfect for guns.   They should be there!