Axl confirmed as new singer for AC/DC tour (June 1, 2016: US dates announced)

[D-GenerationX]

That's right! Funny comparison.

He PMed me right before he took off.

And that's exactly what I said to him.  NOW??  You're leaving NOW???

[Journeyman]

Dont know if this was asked yet, but did he throw the Mic at the end?

No, he didn't. But he said the usual "good...fucking...night!!"

[Voodoochild]

Just a reminder for future shows: Periscope is now saving the broadcasts (it was just for 24 hours before).

http://www.wired.com/2016/05/periscope-now-saves-broadcasts-streams-drone/

[Voodoochild]

Have any audio bootlegs appeared anywhere?

Haven't seen any yet.  And I've been looking.

Here:

07 05 2016 - Passeio Mar?timo de Alg?s - Oeiras, Portugal Password => www.instagram.com/gunsnrosesbootlegs

[D-GenerationX]

Have any audio bootlegs appeared anywhere?

Haven't seen any yet.  And I've been looking.

Here:

07 05 2016 - Passeio Mar?timo de Alg?s - Oeiras, Portugal Password => www.instagram.com/gunsnrosesbootlegs

Oh man, how fucking great are you?

Thanks so much.  Good lookin' out.

[DeN]

Axl Rose: An Apology

http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-05-09/ac-dc-axl-rose-gunsnroses-dc-lisbon

[D-GenerationX]

Axl Rose: An Apology

http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-05-09/ac-dc-axl-rose-gunsnroses-dc-lisbon

Hahahahahaha

That's AWESOME.  Great read.

[jazjme]

Just out of curiosity whatever happened to that poster who always used AC/DC as his reference? forgot his name,lol its just occurred to me haven't seen him around, .lol 

[GypsySoul]

Just out of curiosity whatever happened to that poster who always used AC/DC as his reference? forgot his name,lol its just occurred to me haven't seen him around, .lol 

http://www.heretodaygonetohell.com/board/index.php?topic=67176.msg1432646#msg1432646

[OscarAxl22]

I'd say to my ears he sounds better than Brian. But then I've always thought AC/DC were a very one dimensional band, with very little difference in style or sound between albums. I think Axl freshens it up a lot.

On another note- what the hell has happened with Axl this year? It's like a different person, in temperament, reliability, timing, mood, everything. I'm finding it pretty strange!

I think Axl is happier because he is no longer trying to push a boulder straight uphill.  Things are a lot easier now in terms of public perception of the direction he's taken.  

He's "come to his senses" and "done the right thing" as the vast majority see it.  The pushback from a small minority of folks around here is because they see that as a grave insult that slanders the good name of the 2001-14 versions of the band.  Which was super awesome and deserve equal time and equal praise, always.  Well...whatever.  Those people will never be happy.  Let them have their pity party at the grievance convention.  The rest of us don't give a shit.

As for Brian, I started checking out his recent live stuff after hearing people say he'd be struggling himself.  Man, they weren't kidding.  It was basically the same stuff we went through with Axl from 2011-14.

As we've all said, we would probably be unwilling to accept someone other than Axl doing GNR.  So, to a lot of AC/DC fans, it probably doesn't matter if its Axl Rose or the man in the moon.  They just aren't going to be onboard.

But compare Axl the other night to the River Plate DVD that came out in 2011, a concert recorded in 2009.  That's 7 years ago, and Brian hasn't gotten better.  It's hard to say that AC/DC fans in Portugal did not get a stronger performance then they would have with Brian.

And i dont think there is anything personally wrong with this thought. Because lets face it... If Axl wasnt fronting GNR and someone else was, i wouldnt be on board with it either. i dont take it as a sleight on Axl that hes come up agaist these types of fans, thats what following your favorite band is about. People fall in love with the songs and get used to hearing those songs the way they are.. for example.. whenever i hear someone cover a GNR song, (even if its a good performance), i just cant swallow it.... because its not Axl...

Thats not to say Axl wasnt fantastic for AC/DC... but i do get where the dissenters are coming from... id be the same for GNR... in saying that.. im on the other side of the fence for this lol.. and i enjoyed Axl doing AC/DC...

all depends which side of the fence you are on.

[jazjme]

Just out of curiosity whatever happened to that poster who always used AC/DC as his reference? forgot his name,lol its just occurred to me haven't seen him around, .lol 

http://www.heretodaygonetohell.com/board/index.php?topic=67176.msg1432646#msg1432646

Thanks Gypsy I must have missed that .lol

[D-GenerationX]

Thats not to say Axl wasnt fantastic for AC/DC... but i do get where the dissenters are coming from... id be the same for GNR... in saying that.. im on the other side of the fence for this lol.. and i enjoyed Axl doing AC/DC...

all depends which side of the fence you are on.

At least Axl can do a decent facsimile of Brian's style.

Compare that to, say, Myles.  Who doesn't sound a thing like Axl.

[jameslofton29]

I could take AC/DC or leave them alone, but Axl really did sound fantastic on the videos I've seen.  He's obviously having a blast - hope this level of energy and fun will be carried into the Guns N' Roses tour(s) to come.

Same here. I've always liked em', but never enough to buy a ticket.  But performing with them seems to have gotten Axl's mojo going full force, which can only translate positively towards the upoming Guns tour. 

I like AC/DC in the "greatest hits" sense.  Like them when they come on the radio.  But didn't go out of my way to listen to them.

But the few clips I was able to rip the audio off of Youtube, I listened that shit all weekend.

Back In Black is one classic album! Basically, get that, you got the best of ACDC in my view!

I'd say Highway To Hell. One of the best 1-2 punches in rock history IMO. It was downhill from there until Razor's Edge.

I'm praying that Axl sings Girls Got Rhythm at some point. Always wanted to hear him perform that and if he wont do it when he's actually IN AC/DC, I doubt it ever happens.

I'd also love to hear him sing Ride On.

[ice cream sand pig]

That's right! Funny comparison.

He PMed me right before he took off.

And that's exactly what I said to him.  NOW??  You're leaving NOW???

oh cmon. you guys know where he is.  or at least where his identical twin is. ill give you a hint: neil young.

Dont know if this was asked yet, but did he throw the Mic at the end?

No, he didn't. But he said the usual "good...fucking...night!!"

anyone ever been hit with that thing? probably not, im sure hed stop throwing it if that happened.

[EmilyGNR]

That's right! Funny comparison.

He PMed me right before he took off.

And that's exactly what I said to him.  NOW??  You're leaving NOW???

oh cmon. you guys know where he is.  or at least where his identical twin is. ill give you a hint: neil young.

Dont know if this was asked yet, but did he throw the Mic at the end?

No, he didn't. But he said the usual "good...fucking...night!!"

anyone ever been hit with that thing? probably not, im sure hed stop throwing it if that happened.

Yes, friend of mine was pegged with it in Vegas 12' and didn't even catch it after that. 

People get vicious scrambling for that mic in the crowd!

[Lord Stan]

anyone ever been hit with that thing? probably not, im sure hed stop throwing it if that happened.

I've been wondering the same but they don't stop playing hockey eventhough it's a regular incident that someone gets hit by a puck.

[dead_flowers]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D84jiE3oQLQ

 

[ice cream sand pig]

That's right! Funny comparison.

He PMed me right before he took off.

And that's exactly what I said to him.  NOW??  You're leaving NOW???

oh cmon. you guys know where he is.  or at least where his identical twin is. ill give you a hint: neil young.

Dont know if this was asked yet, but did he throw the Mic at the end?

No, he didn't. But he said the usual "good...fucking...night!!"

anyone ever been hit with that thing? probably not, im sure hed stop throwing it if that happened.

Yes, friend of mine was pegged with it in Vegas 12' and didn't even catch it after that. 

People get vicious scrambling for that mic in the crowd!

haha! i bet you've seen some real classic gnr moments over the years, being such a hardcore fan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D84jiE3oQLQ

 

awesome!

[jarmo]

https://twitter.com/IamStevenT/status/729785606444830722

Steven Tyler ‏@IamStevenT

A PERFORMANCE HEARD 'ROUND THE WORLD...YOU SANG YOUR ASS SO FAR OFF IT AIN'T EVER COMING BACK @AXLROSE...HOT DAMN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihwxVXSxgK8




/jarmo

[Journeyman]

Have any audio bootlegs appeared anywhere?

Haven't seen any yet.  And I've been looking.

Here:

07 05 2016 - Passeio Mar?timo de Alg?s - Oeiras, Portugal Password => www.instagram.com/gunsnrosesbootlegs

I can't seem to extract the files from this .rar download. Are you doing it ok? Where do I insert the password and what is it? hehe