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Guns N Roses comeback falls flat

You know, I'll probably end up eating these words, but... it's not nearly as bad as it has every reason to be. Sure it's not even in the same solar system as Appetite, but even if there are a few songs that are dull as disco and Axl really needs a good riffer to carry the songs rather than 5 boring guitarists pumping out the same power chords, his voice is still there and there are a few songs here that are actually pretty fine. "Riad 'n the Bedouines", "Sorry", "Scraped", "Prostitute"... If he'd managed to sneak this out as a solo album without all the hype, gotten rid of the worst 90s production and cut out about 15-20 minutes of less successful attempts at becoming the new Wings, I'd probably rank this up there with Izzy's first couple of solo albums in the GnR catalogue. As it is, it's... not embarrassing. Which is saying a lot, considering.
 
lenny nero said:
Dr. Pepper said that they would give everyone a free can if this came out this year. Looks like they're gonna hafta deliver on that promise.
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And they are:

Dr Pepper Snapple Group - News Releases

News Releases
Dr Pepper to Deliver On Its Promise - Readies Coupons for All Americans to Celebrate Release of New Guns N' Roses Album


PLANO, Texas (Oct. 22, 2008) – Don’t cry, Guns n’ Roses fans. The agonizing wait for the 17 years-in-the-making masterpiece Chinese Democracy will finally be over (fingers crossed) on Nov. 23, 2008. Sure, there have been more rumored release dates than the 23 flavors of Dr Pepper, but if Chinese Democracy hits stores as announced today, it’s going to be so easy, easy for every American to get a free Dr Pepper as promised.

“We never thought this day would come," said Tony Jacobs, vice president of marketing for Dr Pepper. "But now that it's here all we can say is: The Dr Pepper's on us."

Dr Pepper is ready to give out free soda coupons to every American when the album releases on Nov. 23, 2008. If you’re out to get a free Dr Pepper just follow these simple steps:

HOW TO GET YOUR FREE DR PEPPER

1. On the Nov. 23, 2008 release date, go to Dr Pepper.
2. Register your information to receive a coupon for one free 20-oz. Dr Pepper.
3. When your coupon arrives, redeem it wherever Dr Pepper is sold.
4. Drink your Dr Pepper slowly to experience all 23 flavors. Dr’s orders.

Coupons will be available for 24 hours, starting at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on Nov. 23, 2008. Allow 4-6 weeks for coupon to arrive. Coupons will expire on Feb. 28, 2009. Limit one coupon per person. Full terms and conditions available at Dr Pepper.

About Dr Pepper
Dr Pepper is a leading brand in the beverage portfolio of Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (NYSE: DPS). DPS is an integrated refreshment beverage business marketing more than 50 beverage brands to consumers throughout North America. In addition to its flagship Dr Pepper and Snapple brands, the company's portfolio includes 7UP, Mott's, A&W, Sunkist Soda, Hawaiian Punch, Canada Dry, Schweppes, Squirt, RC Cola, Diet Rite, Penafiel, Rose's, Yoo-hoo, Clamato, Mr & Mrs T and other well-known consumer favorites. Based in Plano, Texas, Dr Pepper Snapple Group employs approximately 20,000 people and operates 24 bottling and manufacturing facilities and more than 200 distribution centers across the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. For more information, please visit Dr Pepper.
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ai5.photobucket.com_albums_y187_sparkchaser1998_smileys_rofl.gif @ “We never thought this day would come," said Tony Jacobs, vice president of marketing for Dr Pepper.
 
This is hilarious:
Guns N' Roses’ Lawyer Blasts Dr Pepper
November 26, 2008 - Legal and Management | Digital and Mobile | Rock and Pop

By Andre Paine, London

Guns N' Roses' and Axl Rose's lawyer has castigated Dr Pepper, accusing the soda maker of failing to deliver on its "Chinese Democracy" (Black Frog/Geffen) free soda promotion, which the band was never involved in.

Beverly Hills-based Alan Gutman has written to Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. president and CEO Larry Young, accusing the company of operating an online redemption scheme that was an "unmitigated disaster which defrauded customers." Gutman is demanding that Dr Pepper makes good on its offer by extending the period for the offer; he also wants full-page apologies in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, USA Today and The Wall Street Journal.

Gutman's letter makes clear his view that the original campaign was an "exploitation of my clients' legendary reputation and their eagerly awaited album" and "brazenly violated our clients' rights." He is also seeking an "appropriate payment... for the unauthorized use and abuse of their publicity and intellectual property rights," with the threat of further action if an acceptable offer is not made.

"Now is the time to clean up the mess," says Gutman.

Rose did not take any action when, in March, Dr Pepper put out a press release offering free soda to any American if the long-awaited Guns N' Roses album came out before the end of 2008. However, Rose has reacted to the news that fans have been unable to get their soda following the Nov. 23 release of "Chinese Democracy."

Dr Pepper's Web servers crashed under the demand for coupons that could be exchanged for free drinks. Dr Pepper extended the Nov. 23 promotion for an extra day, but the company's Web site was inaccessible for a substantial part of it.

"Dr Pepper was completely unprepared for the traffic to its site," says Gutman in the letter, describing the promotion as a "complete fiasco."

Gutman adds: "The entire point of your campaign has been to use public interest in Axl Rose and Guns N' Roses as a lure to increase consumer awareness of Dr Pepper." He further states that "mocking undertones" in the online promotional content represent a "raw and damaging commercial exploitation of our clients' rights," adding that the association is "even more damaging in light of your shoddy execution of your disingenuous giveaway offer."

The soda maker declined to comment. Dr Pepper was considering extending the promotion, according to a source close to the situation.
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Just a tid bit of news:

No News from Axl Rose


BE interactive
Guns N' Roses singer, Axl Rose, has not been in the public eye for two months.


The rock star disappointed his record label, Geffen, and fans when he disappeared without promoting the latest Guns N' Roses disc, Chinese Democracy. The album was released last week after being talked about for 15 years, reports FemaleFirst.



A source revealed, "People have been trying to contact Axl for two months and he's completely AWOL [Absent Without Leave]. It is frustrating because the album would have had a much better chance of going to number one if he had only been prepared to show his face."



The album Chinese Democracy cost nearly $13 million US to produce, making it the most expensive album in music history.

It must be the dreads...
 
Guns N' Roses Ban Fans Wearing Slash Gear at Concerts | Cleveland Leader

There is a new dress code in effect at Guns N' Roses shows, in case you're planning on attending in the near future. Last Wendesday at the GNR show in Canada, concert security informed fans that they had to turn their Slash shirts inside out and leave their top hats outside.

According to TMZ, a member of GNR's security team confirmed the new rules for concert attendees and said that the instructions were passed down from a producer for the band.
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oh boy...

In 1992 they walked off the stage because of sound problems and there was a riot.
I am going to see them wednesday.I was planning a bandana and a seat close to an exit.
 
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