DUFF MCKAGAN Says AXL ROSE Has Come Up With 'Some Magnificent Stuff' For New GUN

[jarmo]

DUFF MCKAGAN Says AXL ROSE Has Come Up With 'Some Magnificent Stuff' For New GUNS N' ROSES Album
February 22, 2019



During an appearance earlier today (Friday, February 22) on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation", Duff McKagan said that a new GUNS N' ROSES album could happen in the not-too-distant future, remarking: "I heard some new material and there's been some jams going around, and that's the next step for us, for the GN'R thing."

Asked by host Eddie Trunk "how real" the potential is for a new GUNS N' ROSES record, Duff replied: "Oh, it's real. But the fun part and the cool part about GUNS N' ROSES is we don't really talk about it, and what happens next just happens. It's never been that band that there's a direct schedule of how we do things."

He continued: "I've heard some magnificent stuff that Axl [Rose, vocals] has — really cool stuff he'd been working on. So I'm excited about the possibilities with that, of course. I don't mean to get anybody rabid. [A new GUNS N' ROSES album] will happen when it happens, that's for sure."

McKagan also said that he was surprised by the massive success of GUNS N' ROSES' "Not In This Lifetime" tour, which lasted for two and half years. "Anytime I play a gig, if there's three people in there, I'm, like, 'Wow! They came to see me play,'" he said. "Nothing's changed. I'm just always so grateful and astonished. Some of these gigs we played, a lot of 'em — most of 'em, if not all — were astonishing how many people came and were so into it."

Earlier in the month, Slash told Japanese rock critic and media personality Maso Ito on TVK's "Rock City" program that there was "material going on already" for a new GUNS record. But Slash added, "It's just, with GUNS N' ROSES, you don’t go, 'Oh, there is a plan, and it's gonna be like this,' because that's not how it works. So, basically, the only real answer to give is we're hoping to put a new record out, and we'll just see what happens when it happens."

Slash's comments echoed those made by guitarist Richard Fortus the previous week, when the latter told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: "Slash is on tour [with his solo group] right now. Once he gets back from that, we're gonna get some more recording done and hopefully get an album out soon."

There has been speculation about a new album from GUNS N' ROSES ever since three-fifths of its original lineup reunited in 2016 for the "Not In This Lifetime" tour.

There hasn't been a new GUNS N' ROSES album since 2008's "Chinese Democracy", which featured only Axl from the band's classic lineup.

The last collection of original music to feature Axl, Slash and McKagan was 1991's "Use Your Illusions" albums, and the last LP of any kind to feature the three was the 1993 covers set "The Spaghetti Incident?"

Slash is currently on the road overseas with his solo band, MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS, as they continue to promote their most recent album, "Living The Dream". Axl's plans for the rest of 2019 are less clear, although there has been speculation that he could tour again with AC/DC should that band's singer, Brian Johnson, be unable to perform live again for extended amounts of time.

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/jarmo

[Dr. Blutarsky]

That's very promising.

But we have heard this all before.....



 

[westcoast_junkie]

Yes. And new material arrived 

[sky dog]

It’s Dizzy’s turn now! 

[COMAMOTIVE]

It’s Dizzy’s turn now! 

Yep...

[izzyjim]

Soon is the word 

I'll say what I'd say during the CD waiting days: it'll come whenever it'll come.

[Marion68]

Yep 

"Soon is the word as in a week or two 

[sofine11]

So from the sounds of it, the work that may or may not happen later this year will largely consist of Slash, Duff & Richard (if he hasn't already) adding their imprints to what has already been recorded.  If that's the case, then what Richard said about an album materializing "sooner than you think" makes some sense.

[LunsJail]

So from the sounds of it, the work that may or may not happen later this year will largely consist of Slash, Duff & Richard (if he hasn't already) adding their imprints to what has already been recorded.  If that's the case, then what Richard said about an album materializing "sooner than you think" makes some sense.

Yes, this is feeling more and more like they are adding to some of the previous CD era material to get that released.

[allwaystired]

So from the sounds of it, the work that may or may not happen later this year will largely consist of Slash, Duff & Richard (if he hasn't already) adding their imprints to what has already been recorded.  If that's the case, then what Richard said about an album materializing "sooner than you think" makes some sense.

Yes, this is feeling more and more like they are adding to some of the previous CD era material to get that released.

I'm not too sure where people are getting that from really. It's not been said, as far as I'm aware?

[LunsJail]

So from the sounds of it, the work that may or may not happen later this year will largely consist of Slash, Duff & Richard (if he hasn't already) adding their imprints to what has already been recorded.  If that's the case, then what Richard said about an album materializing "sooner than you think" makes some sense.

Yes, this is feeling more and more like they are adding to some of the previous CD era material to get that released.

I'm not too sure where people are getting that from really. It's not been said, as far as I'm aware?

"I've heard some magnificent stuff that Axl [Rose, vocals] has — really cool stuff he'd been working on. So I'm excited about the possibilities with that, of course."

[allwaystired]

So from the sounds of it, the work that may or may not happen later this year will largely consist of Slash, Duff & Richard (if he hasn't already) adding their imprints to what has already been recorded.  If that's the case, then what Richard said about an album materializing "sooner than you think" makes some sense.

Yes, this is feeling more and more like they are adding to some of the previous CD era material to get that released.

I'm not too sure where people are getting that from really. It's not been said, as far as I'm aware?

"I've heard some magnificent stuff that Axl [Rose, vocals] has — really cool stuff he'd been working on. So I'm excited about the possibilities with that, of course."

I got that bit - but I'm not sure why people think this would be CD era material.

[Lord Stan]

So from the sounds of it, the work that may or may not happen later this year will largely consist of Slash, Duff & Richard (if he hasn't already) adding their imprints to what has already been recorded.  If that's the case, then what Richard said about an album materializing "sooner than you think" makes some sense.

Yes, this is feeling more and more like they are adding to some of the previous CD era material to get that released.

I'm not too sure where people are getting that from really. It's not been said, as far as I'm aware?

"I've heard some magnificent stuff that Axl [Rose, vocals] has — really cool stuff he'd been working on. So I'm excited about the possibilities with that, of course."

I got that bit - but I'm not sure why people think this would be CD era material.

I don't get this either. That was a long time ago and wouldn't a fresh start seem more likely.

[jarmo]

Would it matter where or when the song is from?




/jarmo

[allwaystired]

Would it matter where or when the song is from?




/jarmo

Not really. I was just wondering why people think it's CD era material that is being discussed.

[ITARocker]

Would it matter where or when the song is from?




/jarmo

Yes, and its' pretty obvious, from a musician point of view at least. From a listener point I don't know, it depends.

[sofine11]

Would it matter where or when the song is from?




/jarmo

Not really. I was just wondering why people think it's CD era material that is being discussed.

Probably because that's the last time Axl did any notable recording with studio backing? Sure he could be tinkering in a home studio, but I doubt that's the material he's shown Slash & Duff.

[jarmo]

Yes, and its' pretty obvious, from a musician point of view at least. From a listener point I don't know, it depends.

Is it really?

I'll give you two examples. November Rain and Estranged were songs written by Axl that the band then put their stamp on. Amazing songs.

Does anyone really focus on the fact that they were "Axl songs" from the beginning?

An amazing song is an amazing song. No matter who wrote it and when.



There's been examples like this through GN'R history. Not all GN'R songs were written while they sat in a room together.....




/jarmo

[allwaystired]

Would it matter where or when the song is from?




/jarmo

Not really. I was just wondering why people think it's CD era material that is being discussed.

Probably because that's the last time Axl did any notable recording with studio backing? Sure he could be tinkering in a home studio, but I doubt that's the material he's shown Slash & Duff.

Why not? I'd say it's way more likely to be new ideas than previously recorded studio recorded tracks that they're willing to wipe the contribution of past musicians from and replace with the current lineup.

Anyway - it's all speculation, which is my point. No one has said anything about it being CD-era material, nor have they even hinted at it, to to the best of my knowledge. It's all just people reading into things their own interpretation.

[pilferk]

Yes, and its' pretty obvious, from a musician point of view at least. From a listener point I don't know, it depends.

So, full disclosure: I'm not a musician. And I don't pretend to be one (nor did I stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night).

But I have friends who are, though only a couple in popular music.  But I have more than a few friends who work in "media music" aka they score film, games, television, and even the odd theme park attraction.

From everything I've learned from them, the above isn't the case. Not mostly.  They will tinker with stuff for years.  They will put stuff they think is a good start but they just can't finish on the back burner and come back to it months/years later.  They will work on something that just isn't right for one project, and dust it off much later for another project.  They will work on something LITERALLY for a decade, on and off, and then find the right mind set (and project) to finish it/monetize it.

I just had a friend who released an album that has some stuff on it that he literally started writing in college (and I couldn't tell you, from listening, which tracks those were).  It's been his most successful album release to date.

Granted: These friends are not working with a band. They are mostly solo composers who either use synth for their tracks or hire in orchestras/bands to play their stuff for recording.  But I can tell you based off their anecdotal stories that NO ONE they are working for/with asks them WHEN the track was written/started/conceptualized.  And if it sounds/sounded dated (unless that's the vibe they are going for) it wouldn't sell.

I think maybe this one depends largely on the musician and who they are working with/for/etc.  I don't think its as hard and fast a determination as you depict it in your post.  It might matter to YOU.  I'm not sure it matters to everyone (or even most everyone).