RUMOR: Izzy writing new music with GNR

[Lucky]

http://www.alternativenation.net/izzy-stradlin-is-writing-new-music-with-guns-n-roses/

here's the text. but there's some vid there as well that I didnt bother to watch

Former Guns N’ Roses manager Alan Niven has claimed that Izzy Stradlin has written with the band recently, but is not eager to immediately be a full time member of Guns N’ Roses again even with Slash and Duff McKagan’s return to the band.

“Izzy will sit on the sidelines until he feels like he wants to get his toes in the water. He doesn’t like all the drama.”

“I think he’s written with them.”

He added, “Recently.”

Susan Holmes McKagan, Duff’s wife, has said ‘never say never’ in regard to Izzy returning to the band.


Metal Sludge recently reported that Izzy Stradlin and Steven Adler could be guest performers on Guns N’ Roses’ upcoming reunion tour.

“It’s Axl, Slash & Duff. And whoever they decided to hire for the week, month or leg of a specific tour. If anyone so much as steps a foot to the left, they will be replaced faster than Summer’s replaces clip-in extensions on tour.”

He added, “It’s the Big 3, Dizzy will be on keys, Frank on drums and Richard on rythym. And Izzy will saunter in a few nights and do 2-3 songs. Adler will get a chance to play a song or two, and my guess, might even be done 38 Special style. With both drummers. I’ve heard from sources Axl does not like Sorum, and he’s also said a few dumb things in recent years – so he’s not likely to be there unless he bought a ticket. Scatter in a guest here or there on guitar, or Bach singing a duet with the boss on a night or two. Maybe if Fortus breaks an arm or something, they might bring in Gilby for a run of shows. I’d also wager there will be another utility player or two on the trek playing keyboards, or maybe even some extra guitar. Mark my words on all of this.”

Ex-Poison manager Howie Hubberman hinted at Facebook at Guns N’ Roses trying to find a way to have some sort of role for Steven Adler in the reunion. “Negotiations are not finished. They are doing this the right way!! Right way would include Steven (in some way).

btw... whats with all the tension about matt?
He gave few interviews where he said he wouldnt mind performing with then "Nu GNR"... and he also ran into Axl at some bar in 06 where they were cool
http://metalsludge.tv/classic/?p=31324
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/matt-sorum-says-he-would-have-no-problems-with-playing-with-current-version-of-guns-n-roses/

do not invent feuds where there are none.

[reayj2003]

Ha, the Slash quote on the same page "Duff told me he was gonna fill in for what's his name"

Brilliant.

[Lucky]

I edited.. added another link as well
http://metalsludge.tv/classic/?p=31324

[Princess Leia]

So we go from CDII to UYI III I guess... 

[LIGuns]

What has Matt Sorum said that was so awful..I recall on GNR Behinfpd the Music he referred to Axl as one of the greatest frontmen of all time...And this coming from a guy who played with Ian Astbury!!

[zombux]

Ha, the Slash quote on the same page "Duff told me he was gonna fill in for what's his name"

Brilliant.

actually very disrespectful, especially considering Duff and "what's his name" are friends.

[Lucky]

wow. zombux and LIGuns. cant remember posting in same thread as u guys

[reayj2003]

Ha, the Slash quote on the same page "Duff told me he was gonna fill in for what's his name"

Brilliant.

actually very disrespectful, especially considering Duff and "what's his name" are friends.

Oh well, never mind "what's his name" is gone and Slash & Duff are back 

[kyrie]

Anyone quoting Metal Sludge as a source needs a reality check. This looks like a couple of cobbled together quotes pulled from here and there. Niven says "I think" and who knows if it's even accurate, Duff's wife just seems to be positive in general (which is cool, but people shouldn't read too much into it), and Sludge = whatever people over there pull out of their ass.

In all honesty I think the last thing Izzy wrote with/for GNR is likely still that Down by the Ocean song.

[D-GenerationX]

While we would obviously all love it if Izzy is indeed writing with them, how would Niven really know this?

[C0ma]

While we would obviously all love it if Izzy is indeed writing with them, how would Niven really know this?

Right now I would put Niven in the same reliability stratosphere as Vicki Hamilton and Ash.

[Wooody]

Its a bullshit article with quotes from other articles.

[123191]

Its a bullshit article with quotes from other articles.

https://youtu.be/JH6JoFJXQcA

This is still one of the coolest concert moments that I've been privileged to witness in person.

Look at the smiles on their faces at 4:07.

[Jim Bob]

If Izzy is involved in the writing process, that could lead to some good stuff 

[sofine11]

If Izzy is involved in the writing process, that could lead to some good stuff 

Yep. Let Izzy and Axl structure the song(s) and then let Slash & Duff have at it.  That's how some of the best Guns songs came to be.

[Wooody]

Even though this article is Bullshit, I really hope Izzy is involved in the writing for a new GNR album. Ive heard some songs of his, where I imagine Axl singing either the lead vocals or doing back up, as well as the rest of the gang. He's got solid songs that can become GNR Songs.

Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pBe4_uEuI

[sofine11]

Didn't Izzy help write for NuGNR back in the day, resulting in the yet to be released "Down By The Ocean"? I guess that could be a contender for one of the alleged songs they're working on.

[TheBaconman]

While we would obviously all love it if Izzy is indeed writing with them, how would Niven really know this?

Right now I would put Niven in the same reliability stratosphere as Vicki Hamilton and Ash.

The bigger this whole thing gets the more we are going to start hearing from these so called experts and know it alls

Fact is

The people that all new about this.  And know what is going to happen....

Sure know how to keep a secret and keep there mouths shut

[Bazfreak]

I think Izzy from now on will be part of GNR but only from a songwriting standpoint...and eventual guest appearances. I mean...Bon Jovi for instance often writes with Desmond Child and he's not part of the band himself...just a permanent songwriter. Something tells me this will be Izzy's role in the band from now on. Makes a lot of sense to me. And that would be amazing...Izzy is a great songwriter but not the best guitar player in the world!

[CherryGarcia]

While we would obviously all love it if Izzy is indeed writing with them, how would Niven really know this?

Niven keeps in touch with Izzy on a pretty regular basis. He's said this in several interviews.