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However speaking to the Brazilian branch of MTV, the star, who left Guns N' Roses in 1996, said reunions of both bands are a possibility.
"I'm not saying never," he explained. "You know, I was saying it would be a good idea to get, just for a couple of shows, to get the original STP and the original Guns N' Roses just to do a couple of shows for the fun of it.

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Meanwhile, Velvet Revolver's U.S. tour begins on May 4, though their second album Libertad has had its release pushed back from early June this year to July 3.

It's all wishful thinking. Axl Rose is far too flaky and unreliable to put any stock in getting GNR back together. Man, that would rock it GnR got back together, GnR reforming is something I really want to happen, but I'd be massively disappointed if they did.

.. Its the same with The Libertines, the anticipation is so much better than the reality would be if it ever happened.

This has been going on for nearly 11 years...

OH WAIT BREAKING NEWS! LED ZEPPLIN JUST REFORMED even though Jhon Bonham is dead :|. Thats the chances.

yeah, I dont think axl would be willing to do anything...

Chinese Democracy can't flop. Wha? Sure, it might not live up to expectations - but whenever it comes out, you and I both know there will be a million people ready to buy it on Day 1 on principle alone (myself included).

There will be people who say its GNR and great GNR and people who say its just Axl and bad Axl.
What I'm trying to say is, Powerslave, that the GNR CD has no effects on a reunion.
It does depend on Axl's unstable humility.

It doesn't depend on his unstable CD release. this would be amazing..

. but axl's voice is nothing like on appetite for destruction..

. but still..

. this would be amazing..

. dude, hes spent so much money on this album,just going platinum might not cover it.
and i think i might predict a gnr reunion someday, but i doubt soon.

If GNR reunited it would be the most anti-climactic reunion in the history of music. They would only be a glorified cover band. Much more encouraged about a STP reunion by far

I think you overestimate how much people are anticipating this album.
If Axl Rose reunites the old GNR, it'll be because he's broke. lets not forget one thing, the whole reason they broke up in the first place was because of money.

axl will want to do what gets him paid. there's no question he will be more successful with the original band. with that said, how badass would it be to go to a GNR/STP show and have velvet revolver open.

Sometimes I think this Chinese Democracy thing is just a publicity stunt, and that the old Guns have planned this since the beginning. After Guns N Roses have their 'break' they re unite with mass hype and publicity. Sounds ridiculous but thinking about it and looking at celebrities these days it's probably not a too unbelievable theory.

It would be awesome though. how about we wait to see if the album even does come out before we start saying if it will successful or not..

. Never have been a VR fan. Ive always wondered how two greats like Slash and Scott could make such mediocre songs.

Anyway, if GNR reunited, I think that would be pretty cool. Im not a huge fan, so I wouldn't run outside and scream to the world. but if STP reunited I would cry tears of joy, because STP is probably one of my favorite bands.

Everyone said that Rage would never get back together either but there doing a couple shows andits going to be huge. It just takes some time. Also, everyone says axle is a flake but so is slash, he's been saying that they'll never get back together and now suddenly he's like, well it could happen.

That being said, i would deffinetly go and see them...

. lets not forget one thing, the whole reason they broke up in the first place was because of money. axl will want to do what gets him paid.

there's no question he will be more successful with the original band. with that said, how badass would it be to go to a GNR/STP show and have velvet revolver open.
How could you say they broke up over money?

The last thing Axl has been doing in the last umpteen years is earn money. He even tried stopping the greatest hits cd, which was nothing but geffen trying to earn something off their band. Anyway, Slash said a couple of shows, not a full blown reunion.

So no one has to leave no one. Although, if they do this I hope they use Steven Adler, imo, he is way better then matt. And I also hope they leave gilby behind too.

Forget the replacements they used for the illusions tour, bring back the original appetite line up. The reason Chinese Democracy won't fail is like St. Anger, everyone'll buy it because of previous albums, and some (like myself) will go *blurgh* Well Chinese Democracy has to be out first before it can be a succes or before it could flop!

!! Axl's too differnt for a great GnR but would be nice too see.

Cant see C/D doing too well even if millions go out and buy/ theyre missing slash!!!

I dont mean to double post. But I know Axl would totally be for this, especially if it doesn't mean giving up his Chinese democracy line up. Don't forget that Steven and Axl had discussed a reunion a couple of months ago.

And even the Chinese democracy line up stated that they would love to see the original line up again. Personally, I believe it was Slash holding back on the idea up until now. Axl never wanted Slash to leave in the first place.

scrrrrreeewwww this...

axl would never agree.. he'd still be playing with himself fantasizing over when chinese democracy's gonna be released.

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actually i really hope buckethead goes back the GnR.

.. he's really the most innovative player i've heard.

.. nothing against slash though.

. he can let rip a mean solo too..

. Oh yeah, please. Reunite.

That would be fantastic. =)
I agree it would be great if GN'R comes back with original members. But I think it 's not going to happen.

.. ever.

.. =( To be honest I don't care about GnR or Velvet Revolver anymore (new VR single is pathetic) but if they reunited I'd go see them.

If this happend, it'd be great. I highly doubt it will. I on't think these guys could work together again in the studios.

Thats the reason most bands come out of retirement.
I could see that happening in about 10 years or so but not anytime soon. I've lost all respect and don't really like GNR at all now.

The music is poor and Axl has a very annoying voice and attitude. I don't see them ever being as good as they were back in the Appetite for Destruction days and i don't see them ever reuniting. itd' be pretty cool to see them reunite with their respective bands.

.the DeLeo brothers (from STP) new band army of anyone is pretty weak, and I saw GnR last october at MSG and it wasn't very impressive to me at all..

Theres 3 guitarists that seem to be battling for a lead spot and its just stupid imo. However idk how itd work out w/ the original guns lineup. would be interesting to see what unfolds over the next few years O.

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.oh man. If the old gunners reunite.

..i would cry.

Oh man...

That would be ****in' great! I'd LOVE Stone Temple Pilots to get back together and make more stuff, highly doubt it though. Not fussed on GnR's to be honest.

- I know nothing about STP, so I don't care if Scott leaves or not.
- GN'R is amazing. It's not GN'R without Slash, but Axl Rose has changed way too much since UYI I and II to be stable enough.

It would be the best thing in the world if they all got back together. Here's the lineup I want:
If they went on a world tour like that, with their old backup singers from the UYI Tour, I think that would be way amazing.
But like Dirk Gently said, it's wishful thinking.

Ehm...

. Why would Gilby play? He wasn't even a member according to the other members, he was just a filler for Izzy, he didn't write on riff for the band and didn't record anything that hadn't been written and been recorded before.

He sucks.
GN'R will always be Steven Adler, Izzy Stradlin, Slash, Duff MacKagan and Axl Rose.
No Gilby, No Matt sorum and certainly not a Dizzy ****ing Reed.

the fellow did say only a few one-off shows. Well that makes another member who's hinted at it (Adler's said a similar thing a few times)..

. My opinion? Give it 12 months, then read the music news.

.. it might give you a sense of deja vu'.

Izzy plays the odd set with the current setup anyways, so I'd guess he'd be ok to go, which would be 3. Given the fact it's his band to him, Axl'll no doubts agree, which just leaves Duff, and they may get Gilby back to fill the extra gitar parts in, after Supernova the guy could do with some work.
As for STP?

I've never heard any of their stuff, but let's be fair - it Would be a great gig. Would definately fill out any every stadium they choose to go to.
I agree though, this whole sorry GnR debacle has limped bled its backside for far too long.

What they need to do is call one big press conference deal with EVERYTHING that's circling about the band. Then we can all get on to remembering what was best about the guns - Well, I don't even need to finish that one.
Of course, it'd be one ****ing Hell of a way to promote the album releases if its timed right.

Stop bashing Chinese Democracy until it actually comes out! It had and has two great players working on it: Buckethead and now Ron Thal. I believe this album has a good chance to be successful just because of these two (and the fact that Axl actually chose them!

). so many people are saying that they want thgis but they dont want VR to split, READ people! he said a 'few shows'.

If this happens they'll play a few shows then he'll go back to VR. Lets get it together boys. GNR happening again would be a dream come true.

GN'R originally broke up cus they stopped doin the Rock n' Roll hits as Slash wanted went tooo techno.. if Axl drops the techno crap and returns to rock n roll.

.. the reunion would be on.

stone temple pilots reunite?? that would be friggen AWESOME It'll probably never happen IMO.

Even if it does happen, Axl's voice just isn't what it used to be, I watched a performance of Rocket Queen from 2002 and it was awful, plus he looks kinda freaky now. But maybe if Axl had a ciggy and a drink with Slash it would restore him to his former self. If all the band were willing it'd be worth a shot though.

i would pay so much ****in money to see the original gnr play together...

so much money...

That would be awsome if they got back together! This is why everyone who was in the original lineup avoids reunion questions; one of them will say its a possibility and then the whole internet takes it as meaning somethings in the works. NOTHING is in the works, GN'R is touring, VR is touring, end of story.

He only said he's open to the possibility of a reunion Ah I would love that so much.
Amen to that!!

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Although Matt was a good drummer, he should be there yeah it would be cool to see all the bands co-exist. It would rock if GNR got back, but only if they completely rewrote Chinese Democracy then gave it a real release date.

Well considering no one saw The Police reuniting, and they did, GNR is possible. It'd be HUGE too. Not even an album, just a single tour.

Oh and Steven Adler can't ever join again, he can't play drums anymore. Matt Sorum helped write Use Your Illusion and did record ALL the drum tracks for it, and should be considered a member. He did more studio material than Steven Adler, though I'm certainly not going to diss him either.

Regardless, I'd pay good money to see GNR live, I was WAY too young to have seen them when they were around (I was barely born when Use Your Illusion I II came out), so I'd be awesome for them to tour again. So glad Slash has come out and actually said he wants this..

. chinese democracy is gunna suck, just face it, the solos wont have the passion or umph behind them because slash isnt doing it. a reunion would be great but as far as i can see it wouldnt happen for at least another 10 years like other people said.

original lineup is highly unlikely due to steven adler. Axl won't do this..

at least not yet, simply because:
1- He's been working on Chinese Democracy for so long, he isn't just going to ditch it a year later for GNR.
Stop bashing Chinese Democracy until it actually comes out! It had and has two great players working on it: Buckethead and now Ron Thal.

I believe this album has a good chance to be successful just because of these two (and the fact that Axl actually chose them!).
1.

Chinese Democracy is a myth and nothing more.
2. Anything Axl Rose decides upon including members nowadays is a bad decision.

See through the fog my friend!
GnR getting back together? Could slash and axl co-exist?

there's a better chance of getting GNR back together than STP(who i would much rather see). The DeLeo's are happy in Army of Anyone, no way there gonna leave Richard Patrick for Scott. Not after all the shit he put them through.

You may get GNR but a GNR and STP reunion ain't gonna happen anytime soon. And guess what- Axl is gonna promote Chinese Democracy and VR's got like what, at least one more album on their contract. If this happens it will be next decade or maybe beyond that.

Chinese Democracy has finished recording and is being released (in the UK) on the 18th of september, or so the HMV site says. Newgnr.com has also heard from Bumblefoot that they have finished all the recording for the album.

Steven Alder has also suggested that Guns get back together and do a reunion tour. Axl's musical vision has changed too dramatically for an old gun n' roses reuinon to happen. I saw a recent concert video and he has probably 10 different instruments for like one song, except it was a normal song it was like an EPIC .

I'll still pray for it though. Also I have heard a leaked complete mastered version of Chinese Democracy and it really isn't bad. Yeah its WAY different, but it isn't neccessarily bad.

Idk, if they reunited it wouldn't be as good as they were in the old days, but it will be better then VR and the new GNR and all that chinese democracy crap. But it seems like every band is reuniting now a day. It was cool back then but now it's just a trend that everyone is doing and when a band breaks up now a days people don't think it's the end anymore.

This is why I have respect for bands like led zeppelin, like think of how much money they would make if they did a reunion tour today, it would make more money then the recent stones tour that was the greatest profit tour of all time. But this won't happen simply because you can't replace John Bonham. Well except for Neil Peart maybe and his son perhaps, but it still won't be the same.

The stars of most bands today are the singers and the lead guitarist, but in zeppelin, everybody was a star. So anyways, if the old gnr got back together, it would just be overhyped and probably really expensive. it seems like everyone's doing reunions.

i like VR, but a GnR renions for a couple shows would be good.
But this started with axle, if anyone needs to get onboard more than anyone its him.
Idk, if they reunited it wouldn't be as good as they were in the old days, but it will be better then VR and the new GNR and all that chinese democracy crap.

But it seems like every band is reuniting now a day. It was cool back then but now it's just a trend that everyone is doing and when a band breaks up now a days people don't think it's the end anymore. This is why I have respect for bands like led zeppelin, like think of how much money they would make if they did a reunion tour today, it would make more money then the recent stones tour that was the greatest profit tour of all time.

But this won't happen simply because you can't replace John Bonham. Well except for Neil Peart maybe and his son perhaps, but it still won't be the same. The stars of most bands today are the singers and the lead guitarist, but in zeppelin, everybody was a star.

So anyways, if the old gnr got back together, it would just be overhyped and probably really expensive.
A) Everybody is doing reunions because THEY LIKE THEIR OLD BANDS BETTER and B) if anyone wants to know what Chinese Democracy sounds like, think of maybe like Linkin Park - rapping + axl = Chinese Democracy A) Everybody is doing reunions because THEY LIKE THEIR OLD BANDS BETTER and B) if anyone wants to know what Chinese Democracy sounds like, think of maybe like Linkin Park - rapping + axl = Chinese Democracy
Your basing that on one song. Better.

However, the rest is very original and unique. I want to mention that steven adler is far superior drummer than matt. And the myth that steven cant play anymore is bogus.

Just surf youtube and watch his recent performances. He 's top notch and hasn't missed a beat. I think steven must be part of this for a true reunion.

are you kidding me? download immediately i think you'll enjoy. waaaaay better then VR!

VR is a good band but it still just doesnt seem right to me. and i heard that the guitarists of STP's new band is pretty sick! lol i wouldnt be surpised if Chinese Demmocracy is a publicity stunt lol that would be pretty hilarious, that i'll admit, however i would be very pissed as welland considering im not a huge GNR fan thats saying a lot its been over 11 years now, oh and by the way i dont think the album will be a huge hit at all, i've heard most of the songs in the album so far and i like 2 of them Madagascar and Better, so the album i say its gonna be crap like mega crap crap, its nothing like old GNR im done waiting for that album i dont even care anymore.

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.this theory that they could have planning from the begininning is far fetched..

.but it could be the only prank that could be more epic than the Cas banning april fools joke..

.it's our only hope Idk, if they reunited it wouldn't be as good as they were in the old days, but it will be better then VR and the new GNR and all that chinese democracy crap. But it seems like every band is reuniting now a day.

It was cool back then but now it's just a trend that everyone is doing and when a band breaks up now a days people don't think it's the end anymore. This is why I have respect for bands like led zeppelin, like think of how much money they would make if they did a reunion tour today, it would make more money then the recent stones tour that was the greatest profit tour of all time. But this won't happen simply because you can't replace John Bonham.

Well except for Neil Peart maybe and his son perhaps, but it still won't be the same. The stars of most bands today are the singers and the lead guitarist, but in zeppelin, everybody was a star. So anyways, if the old gnr got back together, it would just be overhyped and probably really expensive.

A) Everybody is doing reunions because THEY LIKE THEIR OLD BANDS BETTER and B) if anyone wants to know what Chinese Democracy sounds like, think of maybe like Linkin Park - rapping + axl = Chinese Democracy
Yeah I heard alot of the new GNR songs and they all suck, nowhere near as good as the old GNR and I'm not even a big fan og the old gnr anymore. Axl should just get limp bizkit as his backing band, shitty musicians should stick together. Chinese Democracy IS a publicity stunt no doubt about it.

I think a reunion would be awesome for STP and GNR but you gotta look at Axl's unstable attitude and Weiland and the rest of STP's hatred towards each other...

.I'm not saying it's not possible for a reunion it would be totally great..

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And I highly doubt there is some conspiracy behind GNR's break up plotted from day one. Personally i dont give a **** what happens to GNR but if STP got back together then yeah, that would be pretty kickass. Well the new Guns n Roses r coming to New Zealand for a gig.

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Please explain whats up with GnR.

.theyre slpit up but coming to play??

Also I have heard a leaked complete mastered version of Chinese Democracy and it really isn't bad. Yeah its WAY different, but it isn't neccessarily bad.
really, name all the tracks on the album then, smartarse, with times =] maybe if GnR reunites before chinese democracy comes out, slash will cut 5 years out of the wait for Chinese democracy.

Would be a good idea, but if Chinese Democracy becomes a success will Axl want a reunion? Why get the old guys back when his new bunch has proven to be successful? But if CD is a flop dont be surprised to see it happen.

what are the odds of chinese democracy being a hit? i mean, if it takes you 13 years to make an album and release it, then you're putting too much into it. i have a feeling it'll sound really processed and unnatural.

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but i'll wait until it actually comes out and give it a listen anyway, whenever that'll be. I'd sincerely like to see a Guns N' Roses reunion tour.