Dj Ashba live video chat for nightrain members this Thursday.

[JeffK]

I know he can't answer any important GNR questions...but he does sometimes hint at things. So somebody should ask if there's another vegas residency in the works. Also, when is the new Sixx am album coming out. I heard it's finished and is going to be released soon.

[Dok]

I know he can't answer any important GNR questions...

Why?

I see he gets along with Axl quite well...has even written a fistful of song ideas and stuff.
I hope you're wrong (I doubt it).
Correct me if I'm wrong, I even heard he's a member of GNR since...2009?
It's pathetic to pay for a GNR-related chat and expect/ask for some Sixx AM news.
Or some of his own merchandise-stuff.

[JeffK]

Ya he's been in the band since 2009. I'm sure he'll talk about GNR...I just meant not to expect him to say anything about a new album, new songs, the Vegas DVD etc. Bumblefoot didn't talk about any of that stuff during his chat last month, so I don't expect Dj to talk about it this month. But who knows...Dj hasn't been shy to talk about that stuff in the past.

[One.In.A.Million]

There seems to be like an elephant in the room issue going on in these live chats. Because let's face it the majority of users will be watching the GN'R website chat to hear about a lot of Guns related info, whether it be tour stories, gear, shows, recording etc. But the seasoned forum members know that it will not contain anything near the Guns content that we would expect from a GN'R website chat. DJ will maybe discuss his clothing line, and the Sixx AM album and tour... and I'm not being a smartass, that probably mostly will happen.

[Dok]

There seems to be like an elephant in the room issue going on in these live chats. Because let's face it the majority of users will be watching the GN'R website chat to hear about a lot of Guns related info, whether it be tour stories, gear, shows, recording etc. But the seasoned forum members know that it will not contain anything near the Guns content that we would expect from a GN'R website chat. DJ will maybe discuss his clothing line, and the Sixx AM album and tour... and I'm not being a smartass, that probably mostly will happen.

I pretty much agree with you. It's a shame. If this whole things turns out the way most people expect it to, it is pointless to begin with. Because instead of building up anticipation or hopes for the future among fans who still care, it most likely will increase the negative reception of the whole thing. Which then it derserves. By now people wanna hear about when new music will be released. Compared with this, everything else (DVD, new tour, Sixx AM, Bumblefoots Hot Sauce) is of no importance at all. It's as simple as that.

[jarmo]

Whatever Dj says in the chat about GN'R, some of you will say it's not enough, he doesn't know what he's talking about or call him a liar....

 



/jarmo

[Dok]

Whatever Dj says in the chat about GN'R, some of you will say it's not enough, he doesn't know what he's talking about or call him a liar....

 



/jarmo

As I mentioned before...unless he comes up with some real information on topics which are of interest as far as the fans are concerned it basically doesn't matter what he says or if he says something at all. The only thing fans wanna know about at this point is if and when new music will see the light of day. There is no point in doing all this if the only interesting question (when will a music band release their music) is not allowed/answered.

While the intention of doing such a chat...offering the fans some interaction and all this is good, it will most likly turn into something negative because as things are standing right now (in the real world) most fans have had enough of the information-debacle and never-get-things-done concerning all things GNR. And rightfully so.

[jarmo]

There's a lot of questions about GN'R that can be asked and answered that aren't a variant of "when is the new album coming out?".

If that's the only "interesting" question you can come up with, I feel sorry for you....


/jarmo

[Dok]

There's a lot of questions about GN'R that can be asked and answered that aren't a variant of "when is the new album coming out?".

If that's the only "interesting" question you can come up with, I feel sorry for you....


/jarmo

Can even you come up with, let's say five questions that are 'interesting' to a fan at this point? Questions that don't point to when or if new music is coming out?

Maybe I should have put it like this: It's the only relevant question by now.
Everything else basically is not worth being asked about since we already know the answer:

DVD? Not this year, maybe never.
New Tour? We've had the same show many times over. Without new music it's gonna be: CD, Jungle, Easy, Brownstone...

No need to feel sorry for me...really. I'm only interested in how much more ridiculous this becomes. As I've said: I don't expect anything to begin with"

[snead hearn]

Whatever Dj says in the chat about GN'R, some of you will say it's not enough, he doesn't know what he's talking about or call him a liar....

 



/jarmo

Dear Kettle,

You're black.

Kind regards,

Pot

[jarmo]

Can even you come up with, let's say five questions that are 'interesting' to a fan at this point? Questions that don't point to when or if new music is coming out?

Let me get this straight. A band member agrees to chat to us fans and the only "interesting" thing you can come up with is "when is the new album coming out?".
I'm sure you're aware that your interesting question is the same one most fans want the answer to, so your idea of a fan club chat is gonna be pretty short.... Because everybody will ask the same thing!

 

There's a lot of things I could ask any musicians whose music I listen to, that's not "when is your next album coming out?".
I've seen a lot of interviews which didn't include that question. I don't know how they do it!


snead hearn: No need to be a smart ass. You know damn well how these things work. Some expect nothing but are quick to whine about being unhappy with the answers. Others expect too much and whine about the answers... Deja vu.



/jarmo

[Dok]

Let me get this straight. A band member agrees to chat to us fans and the only "interesting" thing you can come up with is "when is the new album coming out?".

That's right.

I'm sure you're aware that your interesting question is the same one most fans want the answer to, so your idea of a fan club chat is gonna be pretty short.... Because everybody will ask the same thing!

Ever thought about why most fans want the answer to a certain question? If you run a fanclub or anything other businesswise...you have to deliver a certain good. Otherwise it's worth-/senseless. Most Guns fans don't care about anything else but if there is new music on the horizon.

There's a lot of things I could ask any musicians whose music I listen to, that's not "when is your next album coming out?".
I've seen a lot of interviews which didn't include that question. I don't know how they do it!

Any other musician puts out stuff in less than every 20 years...

snead hearn: No need to be a smart ass. You know damn well how these things work. Some expect nothing but are quick to whine about being unhappy with the answers. Others expect too much and whine about the answers... Deja vu.

It's no rocket science. Throw your fans, the people that pay for your life, a bone from time to time. If it's so hard to get basically anything ever done right or in time or according to a certain schedule or plan - call it a day and leave it be.


...what about your questions to DJ...let's cut it down to three. Maybe I'm short of imagination...

[Ali]

There's a lot of questions about GN'R that can be asked and answered that aren't a variant of "when is the new album coming out?".

If that's the only "interesting" question you can come up with, I feel sorry for you....


/jarmo

Can even you come up with, let's say five questions that are 'interesting' to a fan at this point? Questions that don't point to when or if new music is coming out?

Maybe I should have put it like this: It's the only relevant question by now.
Everything else basically is not worth being asked about since we already know the answer:

DVD? Not this year, maybe never.
New Tour? We've had the same show many times over. Without new music it's gonna be: CD, Jungle, Easy, Brownstone...

No need to feel sorry for me...really. I'm only interested in how much more ridiculous this becomes. As I've said: I don't expect anything to begin with"

What one person may find interesting may not be interesting to another person.

Personally, I'm curious to know from DJ's perspective how he, Ron and Richard divide up the lead guitar parts.  What is the decision making process there?

How would he describe the dynamic between him, Ron and Richard?

In recent years, "Civil War" and "Estranged" have been added to the setlists.  What is the process like for adding a new song?  Does that come from Axl or do you and/or the rest of the band work up songs and then bring the idea of playing them to Axl?

Those are just a few I'd be curious to know about that don't involve asking about a new album.

Ali

[Dok]

There's a lot of questions about GN'R that can be asked and answered that aren't a variant of "when is the new album coming out?".

If that's the only "interesting" question you can come up with, I feel sorry for you....


/jarmo

Can even you come up with, let's say five questions that are 'interesting' to a fan at this point? Questions that don't point to when or if new music is coming out?

Maybe I should have put it like this: It's the only relevant question by now.
Everything else basically is not worth being asked about since we already know the answer:

DVD? Not this year, maybe never.
New Tour? We've had the same show many times over. Without new music it's gonna be: CD, Jungle, Easy, Brownstone...

No need to feel sorry for me...really. I'm only interested in how much more ridiculous this becomes. As I've said: I don't expect anything to begin with"

What one person may find interesting may not be interesting to another person.

Personally, I'm curious to know from DJ's perspective how he, Ron and Richard divide up the lead guitar parts.  What is the decision making process there?

How would he describe the dynamic between him, Ron and Richard?

In recent years, "Civil War" and "Estranged" have been added to the setlists.  What is the process like for adding a new song?  Does that come from Axl or do you and/or the rest of the band work up songs and then bring the idea of playing them to Axl?

Those are just a few I'd be curious to know about that don't involve asking about a new album.

Ali

May I answer these for you real quick?

1: We see how it feels best because our chemistry is so great.
2: It's really great, both are great players and we learn a lot from each other.
3: We do them in rehearsal which Axl knows and then at the show...all if a sudden he goes: Let's do this now. It's really unbelievable how he pulls it of. But he has so many great stuff up his sleeves so I guess it's just him being him.

 

[jarmo]

Ever thought about why most fans want the answer to a certain question? If you run a fanclub or anything other businesswise...you have to deliver a certain good. Otherwise it's worth-/senseless. Most Guns fans don't care about anything else but if there is new music on the horizon.

How about those fans let other fans chat with the band members until they get their new album?
Instead of whining about it at every opportunity they get...

Nowhere does the fan club promise members info about a new album.... It's not exactly part of the fan club package.

Maybe you've misunderstood the meaning of the fan club and their band member video chats.
They're not meant as press/media events announcing important GN'R news. They're special events for fan club members who actually care about the band, and not just their personal "needs" for specific news.

Any other musician puts out stuff in less than every 20 years...

Doesn't matter.

...what about your questions to DJ...let's cut it down to three. Maybe I'm short of imagination...

I'll give you six:

When is the new album coming out? Follow up to his answer: Why? Follow up to that answer: Why? Follow up to that answer: Why? Follow up to that answer: Why? Follow up to that answer: Why?

 




/jarmo

[Ali]

There's a lot of questions about GN'R that can be asked and answered that aren't a variant of "when is the new album coming out?".

If that's the only "interesting" question you can come up with, I feel sorry for you....


/jarmo

Can even you come up with, let's say five questions that are 'interesting' to a fan at this point? Questions that don't point to when or if new music is coming out?

Maybe I should have put it like this: It's the only relevant question by now.
Everything else basically is not worth being asked about since we already know the answer:

DVD? Not this year, maybe never.
New Tour? We've had the same show many times over. Without new music it's gonna be: CD, Jungle, Easy, Brownstone...

No need to feel sorry for me...really. I'm only interested in how much more ridiculous this becomes. As I've said: I don't expect anything to begin with"

What one person may find interesting may not be interesting to another person.

Personally, I'm curious to know from DJ's perspective how he, Ron and Richard divide up the lead guitar parts.  What is the decision making process there?

How would he describe the dynamic between him, Ron and Richard?

In recent years, "Civil War" and "Estranged" have been added to the setlists.  What is the process like for adding a new song?  Does that come from Axl or do you and/or the rest of the band work up songs and then bring the idea of playing them to Axl?

Those are just a few I'd be curious to know about that don't involve asking about a new album.

Ali

May I answer these for you real quick?

1: We see how it feels best because our chemistry is so great.
2: It's really great, both are great players and we learn a lot from each other.
3: We do them in rehearsal which Axl knows and then at the show...all if a sudden he goes: Let's do this now. It's really unbelievable how he pulls it of. But he has so many great stuff up his sleeves so I guess it's just him being him.

 

Thanks, but unless you're DJ, I'm not interested in answers that are just fan fiction or supposition.

Ali

[Mysteron]

As Jarmo said, asking 'when' type questions will only waste time during the chat.

You could lean towards 'what' and 'how' type questions. Are there songs Ashba has written that Axl has shown as interest in. What is Ashba's opinion about the next GN'R album, should it follow up CD and have a similar feel, or should it feel different. With regards to unreleased material, does Ashba think that the material should be released as it is currently with the 00 (noughties) feel of CD, or should it be reworked with  different sound. How would Ashba feel about re-recording over other people's work, if he was asked to do it. What does Ashba offer to GN'R in terms of writing music, and how does his input differ from the other band members. Should a follow up to CD just include old unreleased material, be a mix of old and newly written material, or just be totally fresh (written in the past couple of years)

Just some ideas

[sofine11]

As Jarmo said, asking 'when' type questions will only waste time during the chat.

You could lean towards 'what' and 'how' type questions. Are there songs Ashba has written that Axl has shown as interest in. What is Ashba's opinion about the next GN'R album, should it follow up CD and have a similar feel, or should it feel different. With regards to unreleased material, does Ashba think that the material should be released as it is currently with the 00 (noughties) feel of CD, or should it be reworked with  different sound. How would Ashba feel about re-recording over other people's work, if he was asked to do it. What does Ashba offer to GN'R in terms of writing music, and how does his input differ from the other band members. Should a follow up to CD just include old unreleased material, be a mix of old and newly written material, or just be totally fresh (written in the past couple of years)

Just some ideas

Great questions, and I agree that's the approach that should be taken.  However, I predict that he will answer exactly zero of those questions, save for maybe sending Axl demos, which he's already divulged umpteen times.

[Mysteron]

As Jarmo said, asking 'when' type questions will only waste time during the chat.

You could lean towards 'what' and 'how' type questions. Are there songs Ashba has written that Axl has shown as interest in. What is Ashba's opinion about the next GN'R album, should it follow up CD and have a similar feel, or should it feel different. With regards to unreleased material, does Ashba think that the material should be released as it is currently with the 00 (noughties) feel of CD, or should it be reworked with  different sound. How would Ashba feel about re-recording over other people's work, if he was asked to do it. What does Ashba offer to GN'R in terms of writing music, and how does his input differ from the other band members. Should a follow up to CD just include old unreleased material, be a mix of old and newly written material, or just be totally fresh (written in the past couple of years)

Just some ideas

Great questions, and I agree that's the approach that should be taken.  However, I predict that he will answer exactly zero of those questions, save for maybe sending Axl demos, which he's already divulged umpteen times.

Bumblefoot has appeared forthcoming on recent interviews. The interview is taking place for paid members of the GN'R fan club so there will be an essence of making it worthwhile for those fans. Obviously GN'R questions will be expected. There is a wide gap between no information at all , and too much detail. It is just about asking the right questions, and making the experience worthwhile and informative.

[MNGS717]

I was reading through a bunch of DJ interviews and found one where he said that he has been asked every question you can think of!  Maybe so but I sent in a couple questions about when he went to The Rolling Stones concert with Axl.  That kind of thing is interesting to me.  Hope he talks a little bit about it....will be fun either way