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

[allwaystired]

I don't doubt there's a new AC/DC album on the way, but I'm be surprised if Brian wasn't on it. I thought it was the live shows he couldn't do anymore, rather than studio recording?

[TheBaconman]

I don't doubt there's a new AC/DC album on the way, but I'm be surprised if Brian wasn't on it. I thought it was the live shows he couldn't do anymore, rather than studio recording?

Angus seems to be a marketing machine these days with all things ac/dc.   I also have zero doubt there will be a new album from this band any time soon

I also think there will be more than one ac/do future tour

Why would a band now record that album with a singer that can't tour with that band and promote it ?  Angus loves to promote and do interviews and shows etc...

It's not touring with a studio guitar hand vs a touring guitar hand.  A voice is a voice

I also think there is a bit of a relationship between Axl and Angus     

[allwaystired]

I don't doubt there's a new AC/DC album on the way, but I'm be surprised if Brian wasn't on it. I thought it was the live shows he couldn't do anymore, rather than studio recording?

Angus seems to be a marketing machine these days with all things ac/dc.   I also have zero doubt there will be a new album from this band any time soon

I also think there will be more than one ac/do future tour

Why would a band now record that album with a singer that can't tour with that band and promote it ?  Angus loves to promote and do interviews and shows etc...

It's not touring with a studio guitar hand vs a touring guitar hand.  A voice is a voice

I also think there is a bit of a relationship between Axl and Angus     

Would their fans react well to an album with Axl though? I'm not sure they would.

[Slashrose]

Boys and girls,

I do not think Axl Rose wants to release something related to Guns N 'Roses, unfortunately the reality is this.

We do not know if it's included in the contract signed by Slash and Duff some kind of release.

I prefer not to create false expectations, I do not want to disappoint once more.

[pilferk]

I don't doubt there's a new AC/DC album on the way, but I'm be surprised if Brian wasn't on it. I thought it was the live shows he couldn't do anymore, rather than studio recording?

So, yes.

BUT, they didn't exactly consult with him when contracting with Axl to finish up the tour, and the reports are he wasn't exactly thrilled with it.

So...I'm not sure whether Brian is able to record with AC/DC is releveant right now.  It seems like he's been shown the door.

AND, if AC/DC wants to be something other than a studio band....it would be awkward, at best, to record lyrics with one lead singer in the studio...and have another singing those lyrics live, when they tour.  Not impossible, but I'm not sure Axl would be on board with it, and I'm not sure Brian would be, either.

[Slashrose]

You wait for a new record ?

Not in this Lifetime 

[rizzo160]

It's been quite the year with the tour, it's so nice to see slash and duff back in the fold.  I do hope that when the tour ends in September, there are plans for a new album.  I would be happy with CD2 or new music from slash and duff.  I guess time will tell but it would be a nice closure for GNR.

[DeN]

maybe they'll do a little something for the 10 years of Chinese Democracy. 

[sofine11]

It's been quite the year with the tour, it's so nice to see slash and duff back in the fold.  I do hope that when the tour ends in September, there are plans for a new album.  I would be happy with CD2 or new music from slash and duff.  I guess time will tell but it would be a nice closure for GNR.

I agree, but now there's murmurs of more touring to come this fall, which unfortunately would leave little time for recording/mixing etc. for the album.  In retrospect, they could be doing that now under the radar, but you would have to think we'd have heard SOMETHING if that was the case.   

[D-GenerationX]

maybe they'll do a little something for the 10 years of Chinese Democracy. 

Maybe finally release that 'Better' video that damn Lars Ulrich was holding up.

[5thofwhiskey]

Angus Young should Produce................if there was a next Guns Record.


I just think it would be pretty cool.


It would be great if we could hear that "classic" sound newly recorded.
It just seems to fit.

[sofine11]

I don't think we'll ever get a "entirely new" Guns N' Roses album.  If we get another album, it will likely be largely stuff that Axl already has recorded with input from Slash and Duff.  MAYBE 1 or 2 newly recorded/penned songs, but even that's a long shot in my opinion.

Reason being, getting Slash & Duff in the studio simply to record guitar and bass for existing tracks is something that, for whatever reason, Axl and management have been incapable of arranging for a timely release to coincide with these reunion shows.  What would possibly move heaven and earth to convince Axl to hang out in the studio for 4-6 months to hammer out an entirely new album...with any producer?  Nahgunnahappen.

We'll be lucky to get anything at this point.

[Guitar1281]

I don't think we'll ever get a "entirely new" Guns N' Roses album.  If we get another album, it will likely be largely stuff that Axl already has recorded with input from Slash and Duff.  MAYBE 1 or 2 newly recorded/penned songs, but even that's a long shot in my opinion.

Reason being, getting Slash & Duff in the studio simply to record guitar and bass for existing tracks is something that, for whatever reason, Axl and management have been incapable of arranging for a timely release to coincide with these reunion shows.  What would possibly move heaven and earth to convince Axl to hang out in the studio for 4-6 months to hammer out an entirely new album...with any producer?  Nahgunnahappen.

We'll be lucky to get anything at this point.

What if they decided they wanted the entire band to gel first before going into the studio and forcing a recording of a few forced out songs. Or maybe they all just wanted to start a new chapter and not use any material written with anybodies prior projects. If I recall correctly Slash had material for another Conspirators album. They could have used a couple of those tunes if they really wanted to force out some new material for the tour. Judging by the box office, they had no need to throw out a rushed together song so, hopefully, they decided that they would rather not force the material. We can assume, but we just don't know what's going on in their heads.

I do agree that we'll be lucky to get anything though.

[Slashrose]

Slash is the king of marketing, a new song after 24 years would be something that everyone wants !!!!!!!!

[sky dog]

Slash hasn't said a word since the tour started.....not sure what kind of marketing that is! 

[Slashrose]

Of course, but that was an irony.

No one knows what happens behind the scenes, unfortunately I do not believe in new releases

Maybe in the contract of Slash and Duff only has like obligation a tour. It does not make sense for the band to go around the world twice with the same show, as they did between 1991-1993.

Next year CD will be 10 years old, and since then we have nothing but remixes and the leak of the song Going Down with Tommy taking over the vocals.

God, please open Axl Rose's insane mind and reveal new music to us

[PermissionToLand]

Angus Young should Produce................if there was a next Guns Record.


I just think it would be pretty cool.


It would be great if we could hear that "classic" sound newly recorded.
It just seems to fit.

Dear god, no! Angus (and Malcolm) produced their Fly on the Wall album and it was a disaster. If you haven't heard it, go listen to any song from the album and you'll know instantly. And it's a shame because I dig some of the songs on that album and would kill to hear them done justice with proper production.

That does give me a related thought though, they should have Mutt Lange produce the record. He produced Back in Black, and that is, IMO, a benchmark for production quality, even today, 37 years later. It's a great album to test speakers with.

[GNR2014]

Maybe instead of releasing records, Guns N' Roses can evolve into a social justice organization.

[TheBaconman]

Oh I miss this thread.  Ac pulls of years ago there was still a slight chance and hope for new music

[FreddieJames]

Slash hasn't said a word since the tour started.....not sure what kind of marketing that is! 

Actually, Slash IS really good at marketing. Seriously, dude knows how to market himself.....best known guitarist in (and of) this day and age.

That being said, I think it's brilliant that they just tour for over a year (probably 2 years eventually) without ONE single press moment and selling the most tickets for a rock tour. That's GOOD marketing, believe me. Just imagine what will happen when they announce a new single or album and they'll DO INTERVIEWS.....that will be huge and everyone will want a piece of it.

I expect them to release a single before the end of the year and a new album in 2018.....and I think their strategy for it is really good.