I don't get all this "I just haven't been able to juggle the time where I could have the momentum and just devote nine months of my life to solely focusing on an album being a priority"
Every other member of the band has managed to juggle both solo/other band work & GN'R quite nicely.
Richard with Lizzy, Daises & Compulsions and DJ is in another prolific rock act runs a clothing line and Ashba media for example.
I agree. It's hard for me to get as well. Combine that with some of the passive-aggressive comments he's made, such as the dealing with difficult bandmates, I can't help but think that there is something more than what he's saying.
Ali