Possible opening bands

[Six Strings]

I think it really depends where the shows are. I guess the shows in Europe will be with a different opening bands than the ones in the US, Canada, South America etc. Unless it's a very big name like Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Rage Against The Machine etc. (something I really can't see happening), safe bet will be with a different opening band according to the destination. I'm reading here about bands that are most probably very popular in the US and I know nothing about. I'm sure it will go the other way around if I load a list with good bands around Europe.

[kyrie]

I think a lot of people need to consider whether a given band needs to be an opener. Soundgarden, Alice in Chains etc. play arenas on their own and there would be no real advantage for them to open for GNR even for stadium shows.

Weezer could work because of the past association with Axl/GNR. A band like Bush (mentioned earlier in the thread) or even something like Filter or Deftones - bands around a while but not packing arenas on their own - could work also.

I'd be shocked if this tour had a co-headliner because it would take away from the "big news" of this reunion or whatever you want to call it.

Revolving openers is an option though. That's where a band like a7x could come in. They're too big to open a full tour but a show or two? Sure.

[faldor]

I think a lot of people need to consider whether a given band needs to be an opener. Soundgarden, Alice in Chains etc. play arenas on their own and there would be no real advantage for them to open for GNR even for stadium shows.

Weezer could work because of the past association with Axl/GNR. A band like Bush (mentioned earlier in the thread) or even something like Filter or Deftones - bands around a while but not packing arenas on their own - could work also.

I'd be shocked if this tour had a co-headliner because it would take away from the "big news" of this reunion or whatever you want to call it.

Revolving openers is an option though. That's where a band like a7x could come in. They're too big to open a full tour but a show or two? Sure.

I certainly wouldn't expect a co headliner, but a big act that fills arenas routininely could still be called upon to open. Kid Rock, for example has opened for Bon Jovi in stadiums before.

[The Wight Gunner]

I think a lot of people need to consider whether a given band needs to be an opener. Soundgarden, Alice in Chains etc. play arenas on their own and there would be no real advantage for them to open for GNR even for stadium shows.

Weezer could work because of the past association with Axl/GNR. A band like Bush (mentioned earlier in the thread) or even something like Filter or Deftones - bands around a while but not packing arenas on their own - could work also.

I'd be shocked if this tour had a co-headliner because it would take away from the "big news" of this reunion or whatever you want to call it.

Revolving openers is an option though. That's where a band like a7x could come in. They're too big to open a full tour but a show or two? Sure.

I certainly wouldn't expect a co headliner, but a big act that fills arenas routininely could still be called upon to open. Kid Rock, for example has opened for Bon Jovi in stadiums before.

Having seen Judas Priest recently I can say that they would be a "Big Act" that could do the job, lots of well known songs that can get the crowd pumped up.

[jarmo]

I think a lot of people need to consider whether a given band needs to be an opener. Soundgarden, Alice in Chains etc. play arenas on their own and there would be no real advantage for them to open for GNR even for stadium shows.

True.

But, you forgot the exposure that comes from that kind of gig. Like when GN'R opened for the Stones.



/jarmo

[DeN]

would be a nice gesture to have Eagles of Death Metal back

[Annie]

I would like to see MEAT LOAF. Saw his Vegas show when I was in Vegas at the at the last GNR residency. he still rocks!

[jarmo]

If you read a music magazine, and see the young rock bands. It's kinda difficult to pick which one would make sense to open for GN'R.

 



/jarmo

[babydolls]

i dont see a reunited Skid Row being that big a draw for GnR tbh - maybe thats just me..

I think Royal Blood could do it as an opener, they're still a hot new-ish ticket -
then
QOTSA - someone else mentioned, that could def work or
The Dead Weather
and long shot for main support -
Aerosmith?
or Radiohead??
or Tool??


I think Faith No More could do it well - but 1) - the last time they toured together wasn't a highlight for either party by the sounds of it! (but i like to think relations would be cool now) and 2) FNM have just toured pretty extensively with Sol Invictus, I dont see them hitting the road again this year.

[Wooody]

I don't know whether its been mentioned, but The Pretty Reckless

Im pretty sure they are influenced by GNR.

[Thorned Rose]

Pearl Jam, Bush would be great.

Bush is very probably I think. They are open for whatever, and have a nice following still. They play a great live show too. I could see that.

Avenged Sevenfold are a fucking joke.

[gnr1967]

would be a nice gesture to have Eagles of Death Metal back

I was at the show in Ohio where the Pigeons of Shit Metal played.  They left the show early and the Suicide Girls had to fill in until GNR took the stage.  It was quite a circus watching the Suicide Girls fill up the time twirling hula hoops and stuff.  Very dramatic start to the show.

[Dalshime]

TENACIOUS D

[kuetastic]

Sixx: A.M

N.W.A reunion

Guns

[SharkOfLargo]

I don't know whether its been mentioned, but The Pretty Reckless

Im pretty sure they are influenced by GNR.

I like the idea of The Pretty Reckless myself.  Good band. 

However, for me, the chance to see GN'R again would be more than enough to quench my thirst and the supporting band/s would pretty much be insignificant in the lead up to the main event.

[inlikeflynn420]

How about he Dead Daisies? Richard pulled double duty when Thin Lizzy opened for GnR. I haven't seen the DD in concert yet, but I've heard from other people that they put on a great show.

[Acxl]

What about Monster Truck and like some others said Faith No More would be very cool!

I saw Monster Truck with Slash 2014 and they're really rockin' the house.

[GNR4LIFEJD]

Five Finger Death Punch???

[Tongue-like-a-razor]

The Black Keys
Dead Moon
Baby Woodrose

I know the last two groups are somewhat eclectic...

[GeorgeSteele]

The Black Keys
Dead Moon
Baby Woodrose

I know the last two groups are somewhat eclectic...

Out on a WIIIIIIRRRE!!