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

[Spirit]

What do you guys think about songs on the next album with band members taking lead vocals and Axl doing backup? Like Tommy on Going Down.

Personally I really like Tommy's voice and wouldn't be opposed if there were a couple of tracks like that.

What about guest vocalists doing a duet with Axl? Any wishes there? Shannon did a great job on the Illusions.


Realistically I could see either Billy Corgan or M. Shadows joining in.

[mortismurphy]

Well this is where your fandom does excel. I personally would probably get bored, watching that same running order, Jungle/CD/ISE/Brownstone..., for the millionth time. I would probably go for a beer when Knockin' on Heaven's Door comes along or all of those tedious solo spots. I see a lot of different artists so, there are other things trying to get my attention (and money). I also spend a lot on sports and travel tickets. So Axl has to offer something significantly new (for me), if he is playing the same areas again. I believe it is a bit of a con, if he is offering (pretty much) the same show, in a particular area again (Brazil and Vegas).

[jarmo]

I personally would probably get bored, watching that same running order, Jungle/CD/ISE/Brownstone..., for the millionth time.

I've heard those individual songs on cds way more than at shows.

What do you guys think about songs on the next album with band members taking lead vocals and Axl doing backup? Like Tommy on Going Down.

Personally I really like Tommy's voice and wouldn't be opposed if there were a couple of tracks like that.

It would give somebody else a chance to shine, that's for sure.




/jarmo

[damnthehaters]

See, this does not even describe me. When I am posting I am usually doing it instead of work or studies. I am never sad or angry, usually the reverse as I see the way this band are run, as hilarious; there is a lot of comic material there.

It's easy to say that. Actions speak louder than words.
Maybe your comedy act is based on the single fact that the band won't do what you think they should? I don't think you'd be so "funny" if the band was releasing albums every other year, not playing in Las Vegas and taking advice from you. In other words, if everything went according to your wishes.

I think I am a better judge of my own emotive state, than you are.

Not necessarily the case. Most people are blinded, or can't admit who and how they are.  Pretty sure you fit into this category. 

...fit into the category of someone who will dislike an album that, A/ Has not been released B/ Has not been heard?

Right!

Nobody even knows my opinion on Chinese Democracy here, which is about the only guide you have to go on, predicting my reaction to this, hypothetical future album. You people are truly bonkers.

Not what I'm talking about.  You fit into the category of not being a good judge of your own behavior. 

[EmilyGNR]

Well this is where your fandom does excel. I personally would probably get bored, watching that same running order, Jungle/CD/ISE/Brownstone..., for the millionth time. I would probably go for a beer when Knockin' on Heaven's Door comes along or all of those tedious solo spots. I see a lot of different artists so, there are other things trying to get my attention (and money). I also spend a lot on sports and travel tickets. So Axl has to offer something significantly new (for me), if he is playing the same areas again. I believe it is a bit of a con, if he is offering (pretty much) the same show, in a particular area again (Brazil and Vegas).

Poor "Moaning Mortis"
 ?If only people realized my true worth, if only people were nicer and the world wasn?t fraught with danger, and if only my friends, relatives, and colleagues behaved like I want them to, and Guns N' Roses operated like I want, then I?d be happy!?

Boo hoo, poor you.

[mortismurphy]

I know what you are trying to do Emily, provoke me into saying something derogatory against you so you can then report me, given Jarmo the legitimate reason he needs to ban me. It isn't working however; I am not catching the bait. You do serve one useful purpose however with those personal attacks: you are highlighting the double standards that exist here, to continue to be able to post like that freely, uncensored. Additionally, you are also highlighting the fact that 'positivity', in reality, is rather a damp squib here when the reality sets in (the irony of all ironies is you would have been banned on some of those other, 'nasty, 'negative', GN'R forums).

[jarmo]

We recorded a lot of things before Chinese was out. We've worked more on some of those things and we've written a few new things. But basically, we have what I call kind of the second half of Chinese. That's already recorded. And then we have a remix album made of the songs from Chinese.

I don't know if some of you realized what Axl said in that Revolver interview.
It clearly states they wrote new things in addition to the Chinese era songs.



/jarmo

[EmilyGNR]

I know what you are trying to do Emily, provoke me into saying something derogatory against you so you can then report me, given Jarmo the legitimate reason he needs to ban me. It isn't working however; I am not catching the bait. You do serve one useful purpose however with those personal attacks: you are highlighting the double standards that exist here, to continue to be able to post like that freely, uncensored. Additionally, you are also highlighting the fact that 'positivity', in reality, is rather a damp squib here when the reality sets in (the irony of all ironies is you would have been banned on some of those other, 'nasty, 'negative', GN'R forums).

Wrong, analyzing people and their motives isn't your forte', skip "e-psychic" as a career move.

You are overt in your negativity toward GNR, You criticize their choice of setlists, the mgmt, the choice of venues etc. ad nauseum.

It may be difficult for you to perceive,  but I am a supporter of GNR, I have been for many years and I actually attended a great many of the shows you complain about.

I'm excited about what is next with GNR, while you never tire of pointing out all your dreary reasons that you aren't happy.

It is boring and personally offensive to me, I consider GNR a part of my life and don't take kindly to toxic people badmouthing the band constantly.

[D-GenerationX]

It is boring and personally offensive to me, I consider GNR a part of my life and don't take kindly to toxic people badmouthing the band constantly.

They aren't your family. 

They make some music you like to listen to.  That's it.

[D-GenerationX]

We recorded a lot of things before Chinese was out. We've worked more on some of those things and we've written a few new things. But basically, we have what I call kind of the second half of Chinese. That's already recorded. And then we have a remix album made of the songs from Chinese.

I don't know if some of you realized what Axl said in that Revolver interview.
It clearly states they wrote new things in addition to the Chinese era songs.

But none of that stuff is slated to see the light of day anytime soon.

Are you suggesting something they wrote since like, 12 years ago, will be on the next album?

[EmilyGNR]

It is boring and personally offensive to me, I consider GNR a part of my life and don't take kindly to toxic people badmouthing the band constantly.

They aren't your family. 

They make some music you like to listen to.  That's it.

The music is part of my life, you do not get to dictate how other people feel. Fact.

You don't know me, you know nothing about me.

Save your stipulations and tenets for yourself.

That's it.

[JAEBALL]

It is boring and personally offensive to me, I consider GNR a part of my life and don't take kindly to toxic people badmouthing the band constantly.

They aren't your family. 

They make some music you like to listen to.  That's it.

The music is part of my life, you do not get to dictate how other people feel. Fact.

You don't know me, you know nothing about me.

Save your stipulations and tenets for yourself.

That's it.

Please rock n roll gods let the planets align for a new Axl Rose record..........................

[EmilyGNR]

From the Kurt Loder interview 11/08/99
Axl:
"I wouldn't say it's like, you know, that we recorded a double album, or that we have all of our scraps to be the second one. There is a distinct difference in sound. The second leans probably a little more to aggressive electronica with full guitars, where the first one is definitely more guitar-based."


I wonder if this is still a viable part of the plan? I would love to hear GNR do some "aggressive electronica" 

Also from the same interview-:

Loder: How much stuff have you got for this new album? You've been working on this for a long time. Is there just tons of material?
Rose: We've been working on, I don't know, 70 songs.
Loder: Oh!
Rose: The record will be about, anywhere from 16 to 18 songs, but we recorded at least two albums' worth of material that is solidly recorded. But we are working on a lot more songs than that at the same time...

And on the question of Robin leaving----

Rose: Yeah, we'll be around. I'm not working on all this to keep it buried. We plan on getting out there and doing it right. The new guys are a lot of fun, and like I say, we will be continuing to look for and or decide who the official new guitar player will be-

 but it's not that important to the band at this time, as that person's not really needed. There's not a whole lot for them to do at this time in regards to recording, as we've recorded [a] majority of material.

Loder: But you continue to audition, right?

Rose: Yes, we do. Yes, we do, and there's some people who have done a really great job. It's just not something we're prepared to make a complete decision on at this time.

[D-GenerationX]

Please rock n roll gods let the planets align for a new Axl Rose record..........................

Look at this guy.  Thinks he's an expert on planet alignment now.

[Ow-So7411501]

I am surrounded by time-travelers who know how I am going to react to an album that is not even released yet!!

Nah, you are surrounded by some actual fans and supporters of GNR that are calling you out on your hater shit.

It gets very tiresome.

Your very subjective arent you? Havent even heard the album and you are sure you will love it?

[D-GenerationX]

Rose: Yeah, we'll be around. I'm not working on all this to keep it buried. We plan on getting out there and doing it right.

Ha, ha...ha.

[D-GenerationX]

I am surrounded by time-travelers who know how I am going to react to an album that is not even released yet!!

Nah, you are surrounded by some actual fans and supporters of GNR that are calling you out on your hater shit.

It gets very tiresome.

Your very subjective arent you? Havent even heard the album and you are sure you will love it?

If you are a "real fan", so will you.

[sky dog]

Maybe Axl looks at all that vault material as his 401k.....

[JAEBALL]

Maybe Axl looks at all that vault material as his 401k.....

haha kinda makes sense

[jarmo]

We recorded a lot of things before Chinese was out. We've worked more on some of those things and we've written a few new things. But basically, we have what I call kind of the second half of Chinese. That's already recorded. And then we have a remix album made of the songs from Chinese.

I don't know if some of you realized what Axl said in that Revolver interview.
It clearly states they wrote new things in addition to the Chinese era songs.

But none of that stuff is slated to see the light of day anytime soon.

Are you suggesting something they wrote since like, 12 years ago, will be on the next album?

Well we don't know do we? The whole idea that everything was done before Chinese Democracy seems... Wrong!

Your very subjective arent you? Havent even heard the album and you are sure you will love it?

That's kinda the opposite of people who claim to support GN'R but haven't really said a positive thing about the band in years. Only when asked will they do so and then go "Look! I was nice there, in that post!".






/jarmo