Goodbye Ron (???)

[JAEBALL]

Just posted by Bumblefoot -  Link: www.ueginc.com/portfolio/art-of-anarchy/

Poised to become one of the biggest new bands of 2015, Art of Anarchy is redefining the rock supergroup. Meet the ?mega group? ? band members are rock legends in their own right with over 150 million in sales. Promising over-the-top songs that break rock music boundaries with an all-or-nothing attitude, star power and bring-down-the-house performances, this mega band promises to transform a new generation into rock enthusiasts and die-hard ?Anarchists?.

Art Of Anarchy members are some of rock?s heaviest hitters and most versatile musicians. Iconic front man, Scott Weiland with his instantly identifiable voice needs no introduction. He is known as one of rock?s most adroit and ever-evolving vocalists. Lead guitarist Ron ?Bumblefoot? Thal from Guns N? Roses, bassist John Moyer of Disturbed and twin brothers Jon Votta on lead guitar and Vince Votta on drums promise extreme, uncompromising musicianship that rings in a new era for rock music.

The band started out of an 18-year friendship between Bumblefoot and the Votta brothers, dating back to the local New York music scene. Jon Votta approached Bumblefoot with the idea of putting together a unique new rock band that would have people talking. They knew Weiland would be the ideal singer to handle the band?s musical diversity. Once Weiland was on-board, the band was completed by the aggressive, precise, melodic bass of career-rocker John Moyer.

Art of Anarchy has emerged as a band willing to eradicate musical borders in pursuit of something brilliant. For these legendary members, it?s all about songwriting and musicianship, which the band proudly displays on its self-titled debut album. The band also sees Weiland returning to his hard rock roots with a harder-edged sound than any of his previous efforts.

Bumblefoot shines not only as the band?s co-guitarist, but also as the producer and engineer on the album. His world-class guitar playing ranks him as one of rock?s most innovative guitarists.

John Moyer, self-proclaimed hitman from Texas, brings a punchy bottom end that rounds out the sound of AOA. His in the pocket style can be heard throughout the whole album.

Jon Votta, the grand architect behind Art of Anarchy, co-wrote the soon-to-be-released album and shares lead responsibilities with Bumblefoot. According to Votta, ?This is the record I always dreamed of making since I started playing guitar?. Vince Votta came up with the band name based upon these principles: it had to be extreme, uncompromising, and make a bold statement- much like his drum playing.

2015 will be a big year for Art of Anarchy. Rock was never dead? just dormant? and Art of Anarchy is planning to wake it up. They?ll break all the rules and leave you wanting more Anarchy!

Bumble and Scott? Whattt?? Sounds cool to me

Ok this should put the nail in the coffin... I would think.

You know the GNR family tree is quite incestuous.

[sofine11]

LMAO.

Welp, if it wasn't already painfully obvious that Ron is dunzo with GNR......

[JAEBALL]

LMAO.

Welp, if it wasn't already painfully obvious that Ron is dunzo with GNR......

I was holding out hope for a VR reunion with Scott.... fucking Ron..... he's always in the way lol

Shall we move this thread to the ex gunner section now? haha

I am interested to hear what Ron can do in a band setting like this.

[sofine11]

LMAO.

Welp, if it wasn't already painfully obvious that Ron is dunzo with GNR......

I was holding out hope for a VR reunion with Scott.... fucking Ron..... he's always in the way lol

Shall we move this thread to the ex gunner section now? haha

I am interested to hear what Ron can do in a band setting like this.

Yep, I'll be keenly awaiting the first single as well.  Should be interesting.

But yeah, there's no way Axl's cool with this, not after the "fat, wig-wearin' fuck" comments Weiland chucked at him in 2006.  I doubt GNR will say anything official on the matter, but I'd love to know what the 'official' word is.

[EmilyGNR]

Anyway is funny that he says that he wants to be more focused on his solo effort, that if he had to choose between Guns and his life he would choose his life, and then he joins another band.

[JAEBALL]

Anyway is funny that he says that he wants to be more focused on his solo effort, that if he had to choose between Guns and his life he would choose his life, and then he joins another band.

Well maybe he will be much more valued in this band? And won't have to deal with Team Brazil not returning his phone calls? (he said that, not me)

whether its a solo record or a band... whats the difference? if this new band makes him happier

[D-GenerationX]

LMAO.

Welp, if it wasn't already painfully obvious that Ron is dunzo with GNR......

Certainly fewer straws to grasp at now.

Might be time to start making our peace with it.

[FunkyMonkey]

[hunter80]

Be interesting to see what they sound like. I'll probably pick the cd up.

I really hope GNR just goes on without him. Don't replace him. Let Fortus take over lead duties. He is the band's secret weapon anyway. Two lead guitars is more than enough.

Honestly, we will never know what Bumble could have contributed to new GNR material. His solo spots with his original songs were not my favorite at any of the many concerts I've seen so I never had my hopes up too high. The Pink Panther theme was an awesome cover. Without a doubt a fantastic guitar player. I think he needs a good songwriter though to make it work. Scott can deliver that.

[Gunsguy]

Be interesting to see what they sound like. I'll probably pick the cd up.

I really hope GNR just goes on without him. Don't replace him. Let Fortus take over lead duties. He is the band's secret weapon anyway. Two lead guitars is more than enough.

Honestly, we will never know what Bumble could have contributed to new GNR material. His solo spots with his original songs were not my favorite at any of the many concerts I've seen so I never had my hopes up too high. The Pink Panther theme was awesome though. Without a doubt a fantastic guitar player. I think he needs a good songwriter though to make it work. Scott can deliver that.

Teaser here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL8CJfkLBo0

[sofine11]

So...Is Ron still putting out a solo album, or incorporating his ideas into this album, which is due this Spring.  Kinda confused. 

[LongGoneDay]

Cool. Tough blow for Guns I guess if he?s officially out, but cool to see Scott is keeping busy.
Ron?s leaving one of rock?s last great frontmen for the other.
Hopefully it translates to some good new music.

[Gunsguy]

So...Is Ron still putting out a solo album, or incorporating his ideas into this album, which is due this Spring.  Kinda confused. 

His album is pretty much in the can so I assume he will be doing both

[Ow-So7411501]

Is Weiland now the singer for every former GNR members?

[Gunsguy]

Is Weiland now the singer for every former GNR members?

LOL kinda interesting how that works eh?

[sofine11]

So...Is Ron still putting out a solo album, or incorporating his ideas into this album, which is due this Spring.  Kinda confused. 

His album is pretty much in the can so I assume he will be doing both

This is likely.  Well, good for him I guess.  I know he's been aching to churn out an album as a band for years now.  Looks it's finally happening for him now.

I still can't wait for "Chinese Democracy II".  I wonder how much Ron will featured on that, or if this decision will affect that.

[D-GenerationX]

I still can't wait for "Chinese Democracy II".  I wonder how much Ron will featured on that, or if this decision will affect that.

Perhaps he knows what's intended to be on that.  And if he's not a huge part of it, he didn't have much interest.

[Princess Leia]

I want an Axl press release on the matter. Oh! And he shouldn?t fotget to remind us Slash said Scott Weiland was a fraud

 

[LongGoneDay]

Scott looks like he stumbled into the wrong photo shoot in that pic.

[pilferk]

Scott looks like he stumbled into the wrong photo shoot in that pic.

Pretty much the story of Scott's life, no?