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

[sky dog]

well, they won't tour without DJ and Tommy.

[D-GenerationX]

well, they won't tour without DJ and Tommy.

No.  Nor should they.

A show here or there with a sub is one thing.  But a whole tour is not the right message to send.

[sky dog]

Maybe Slash and Duff are secretly back in the band and are putting finishing touches on album 4 and 5 of the trilogy? 

[Spirit]

Maybe Slash and Duff are secretly back in the band and are putting finishing touches on album 4 and 5 of the trilogy? 

Duff might not be too far fetched. With Tommy more involved with The Replacements lately, who knows.

[jarmo]

You can play the quote game all day.

?we'll be back next year with a whole bunch of new songs.?

Kind of hard to twist that one around.  Note: I don?t interpret that as a blood oath, but clearly it creates hope and an expectation. 

Regardless, Axl chooses his words very carefully, and while he said last year that the second half of Chinese is ?already recorded? and that the remix album ?has been done for a while, too? he never said anything was getting released.  Rather, they are ?going to start looking very seriously at what we?re doing in that regard.? 

Now, since we?re coming up on a year from that interview, an update of sorts would be nice, to see how ?very seriously? they have been in that regard.

Yeah, I'm aware of the quotes. I can also see why he's been more careful in recent times.

Nothing has changed, I've kept saying the same thing for quite some time. Some of you made guesses on when the album should be out based on that quote from Axl.
I put the key part in bold for you.

But the level of paranoia on your part is astounding.  

#1, you are always chiding us for not being positive and imploring us to be more supportive.  That interview drew near universal optimism and good vibes.  I have to say only "near universal", because there seems to be an exception...YOU!!  You finally have people excited again, but you can't help looking 3 steps ahead and feel the need to lay groundwork now to cushion the blow if it doesn't come off.  So when faced with having a site full of positive excited people, or protecting Axl at all costs even if it means tamping some of that enthusiasm down, you pick the latter.  Protecting Axl at all times is paramount.  That's misguided.

#2, the fact you feel you have to do all this speaks to your own doubt.  You obviously see more than a good chance this doesn't pan out.  And it just chaps your fucking ass that the "whiners and haters" will have those pesky questions down the line.  Instead of joining the rest of us being happy about this, you are more concerned with covering all your bases and making sure never is heard a discouraging word down the line if it doesn't pan out, which you seem to think there is at least a decent chance of it playing out that way.

So, in conclusion, take you own advice.  Be happy with what we were given, which was positive news.  Don't be so worried about it not panning out.

Choose to believe.  If a disgraceful fake fan like me can do it, so can a loyal and noble supporter such as yourself.

The paranoia only exists in your mind. Sorry.

I loved that interview. but unlike you I'm not demanding more and updates regarding what he said in April.
It was a cool interview, it wasn't a promise of more updates and interviews between then and tomorrow.

Chill out for fuck's sake. 

You labeling yourself as positive and excited is hilarious though. Thanks for that chuckle. 




/jarmo

[D-GenerationX]

Maybe Slash and Duff are secretly back in the band and are putting finishing touches on album 4 and 5 of the trilogy? 

Duff might not be too far fetched. With Tommy more involved with The Replacements lately, who knows.

But is there much of a future in that?

[D-GenerationX]

The paranoia only exists in your mind. Sorry.

I disagree.

You are already fretting over what mean things mean people might say a year from now.

I suppose that's your job as shaper of the message.  Even though you speak for yourself and reading into what you say is a waste of our time.

Alas...

[Spirit]

Maybe Slash and Duff are secretly back in the band and are putting finishing touches on album 4 and 5 of the trilogy? 

Duff might not be too far fetched. With Tommy more involved with The Replacements lately, who knows.

But is there much of a future in that?

Based on what Axl has said about the subject, there's a chance Duff might be involved with some recording in the future. Being realistic I don't see him joining full time, but maybe some guest appearances/song writing on future material.

If he were to join full time again, we're back to the Bucket/Finck/Brain situation if they decide to release the Chinese material first. Not ideal I agree.

[JAEBALL]

Maybe Slash and Duff are secretly back in the band and are putting finishing touches on album 4 and 5 of the trilogy? 

Duff might not be too far fetched. With Tommy more involved with The Replacements lately, who knows.

But is there much of a future in that?

Based on what Axl has said about the subject, there's a chance Duff might be involved with some recording in the future. Being realistic I don't see him joining full time, but maybe some guest appearances/song writing on future material.

If he were to join full time again, we're back to the Bucket/Finck/Brain situation if they decide to release the Chinese material first. Not ideal I agree.

Plus... we don't know if Duff would accept being an employee vs a member ...which obviously he had an issue with when he departed originally.... among other things.

[jarmo]

Fretting?  

To use one of your cliche phrases, track record. Based on that, everything Axl says, some people will either keep holding him responsible for every single line, even though it's apparent things have changed since he said it (case in point, 2002 trilogy plan) or they'll realize that things didn't go as planned and move on.

You once again keep repeating your own imaginary world where I'm posting what I'm told to.
Pure comedy.

I'm glad you're positive and excited about Axl wanting to start looking seriously at the next album. I am too. Imagine how positive and excited you'll be once the record has an actual release date!



/jarmo
 

[italian queen]

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Based on what Axl has said about the subject, there's a chance Duff might be involved with some recording in the future. Being realistic I don't see him joining full time, but maybe some guest appearances/song writing on future material.


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It's my little dream...

[D-GenerationX]

Plus... we don't know if Duff would accept being an employee vs a member ...which obviously he had an issue with when he departed originally.... among other things.

Yeah, I'm not sure I see him back full time to dive in and find the monkey again.

I doubt he wants the constraints.

[D-GenerationX]

I'm glad you're positive and excited about Axl wanting to start looking seriously at the next album. I am too. Imagine how positive and excited you'll be once the record has an actual release date!

Well, he never promised that now.  Let's not get ahead of ourselves.  Such talk is dangerous and irresponsible.

Don't twist what he said.  What the matter with you?

You once again keep repeating your own imaginary world where I'm posting what I'm told to.
Pure comedy.

True, you are obviously a wicked free thinker. 

[JAEBALL]

It's just...

The average guy like me can't understand all the time lost... it's not a knock or criticism... it's just puzzling.

After all these years ... I can't understand still "sorting thru" and "picking the songs" for the "next best GNR record". He has had the past 15 plus years to mull the songs over....

If there isn't a known plan by the end of the year after the Revolver interview...Well... I just don't understand it.

It's not me being critical.... just me being dumbfounded.

[D-GenerationX]

It's just...

The average guy like me can't understand all the time lost... it's not a knock or criticism... it's just puzzling.

After all these years ... I can't understand still "sorting thru" and "picking the songs" for the "next best GNR record". He has had the past 15 plus years to mull the songs over....

If there isn't a known plan by the end of the year after the Revolver interview...Well... I just don't understand it.

It's not me being critical.... just me being dumbfounded.

Self doubt is a motherfucker.

We can tapdance around it all we like, but that's the reality of the situation.

[jarmo]

True, you are obviously a wicked free thinker. 

Unfortunately that kind of idea doesn't fit in that head of yours which is filled with nonsense such as "They have a reputation of canceling shows" and "you think what you're told".... 
There's no shame in admitting your own stupidity!

We don't judge.

The average guy like me can't understand all the time lost... it's not a knock or criticism... it's just puzzling.

Well, just to give you a tip. If you think of it like that, you'll be, how do I put it.... Somewhat miserable.
This is just another example of thinking about what you don't have. I'd recommend focusing on the other side of the coin instead. But what do I know...





/jarmo

[JAEBALL]

True, you are obviously a wicked free thinker. 

Unfortunately that kind of idea doesn't fit in that head of yours which is filled with nonsense such as "They have a reputation of canceling shows" and "you think what you're told".... 
There's no shame in admitting your own stupidity!

We don't judge.

The average guy like me can't understand all the time lost... it's not a knock or criticism... it's just puzzling.

Well, just to give you a tip. If you think of it like that, you'll be, how do I put it.... Somewhat miserable.
This is just another example of thinking about what you don't have. I'd recommend focusing on the other side of the coin instead. But what do I know...





/jarmo

I promise you... nothing about Axl Rose makes me too miserable... I don't know how to say that any clearer.

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[D-GenerationX]

The average guy like me can't understand all the time lost... it's not a knock or criticism... it's just puzzling.

Well, just to give you a tip. If you think of it like that, you'll be, how do I put it.... Somewhat miserable.
This is just another example of thinking about what you don't have. I'd recommend focusing on the other side of the coin instead. But what do I know...

Not much, because that comment has zero to do with what he's talking about.

Do you have some of these canned responses saved on a clipboard?  You might try reading the posts first to see if what you already have ready to go is applicable.

[jarmo]

Good to know. Feeling upset because a band doesn't do as you wish isn't productive in the long run. And I say this without any medical background whatsoever.  

Do you have some of these canned responses saved on a clipboard?  You might try reading the posts first to see if what you already have ready to go is applicable.

If you don't like my posts, go back to ignoring them.

Kisses. 



/jarmo

[D-GenerationX]

If you don't like my posts, go back to ignoring them.

I am simply stating a fact. 

Your canned response had zero to do with anything he said in a multi-line post.  It gave the impression you already had it ready to go.

If his post contained any of all of the following :

- makes me mad
- drives me nuts
- frustrates me to no end
- pisses me off

...then perhaps your tired talking point about him being miserable would have merit.

But it didn't.  Sorry, brah.