http://www.gnrdaily.com/news_detail.asp?id=2761
Murderdolls frontman Wednesday 13 has revealed Axl Rose was the perfect host when his band supported Guns N’ Roses on tour last year and has defended the enigmatic singer’s infamous poor time-keeping – claiming any fans who go to a GNR show get their money’s worth. In a RockAAA exclusive Wednesday said:
“Supporting Guns N’ Roses was awesome. I was terrified at first as you hear all the stories about what it’s going to be like and whether there will be a riot because Axl doesn’t show up. I didn’t know the band so all I knew was what I reading the paper.
“And we were a support band going up against a crowd who sold-out before we were even announced so we knew we were going up against an army ready to see Guns N’ Roses.
“But then we got there on the first day and met the crew who were awesome.
“They loved us and said we could use the whole stage, even use Axl’s catwalk, we could use everything.”
Wednesday reveals the two bands became firm friends with the headliners often rocking out to the Murderdolls’ performance with the exception of Axl who they didn’t see for the first-three weeks of the tour when he personally rolled out the welcome mat to the band.
He continues:
“Every night the band was on the side of the stage, except Axl, rocking out and singing along to 1976 with their fists in the air.
“Then about three-weeks into the tour – no one had ever seen Axl as he comes in right before the show – he came off stage after a three-hour set, comes right into our dressing room with sweat running down him and says ‘Sorry I didn’t get to say hello to you before now, but I’ve heard nothing but awesome things about you, my band loves you guys. I’m going to get dressed, come over to my room and we’ll party.’
“There was nothing that I heard of on that tour that was anywhere close to an audience complaining. He’s Axl Rose, he can be 15 or 30 minutes late. He was talking about that too backstage. He was just like ‘Man, I need to get in my zone, get in the vibe you know. I’m late but when I come out I’ll play for three hours.’
“It’s like he has to play for that long. So he showed up late but he played you an extra hour of songs.
“He’s Axl fuckin’ Rose, you gotta hand it to him.”
Thursday, March 3, 2011
A PERFECT CIRCLE Guitarist Talks AXL ROSE - Feb. 18, 2011
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=154141
Before forming A PERFECT CIRCLE with TOOL singer Maynard James Keenan in 2000, guitarist Billy Howerdel spent several years working as a guitar tech and computer programmer on the GUNS N' ROSES album "Chinese Democracy", which finally came out in 2008 after a 15-year wait. With all the stories about GUNS frontman Axl Rose being eccentric and difficult to work with, The Pulse Of Radio asked Howerdel for his view.
"You know, stories are there for a reason, and there's always some truth to exaggerations and a lot of times there's none, you know, so you can look at it whatever way you want to," he said. "You know, I had a really good time working in that camp. You know, Axl was a really hard worker, had a big vision for something he cared passionately about and, you know, it was definitely an interesting two-and-a-half some-odd years of my life."
A PERFECT CIRCLE drummer Josh Freese also spent some time playing with GUNS N' ROSES in the studio, which is how he and Howerdel met.
A PERFECT CIRCLE's current lineup consists of guitarist Billy Howerdel, singer Maynard James Keenan, drummer Josh Freese, guitarist James Iha and new bassist Matt McJunkins.
Howerdel also plans to work on a new record from his other band, ASHES DIVIDE, while Keenan is working on his winery, a PUSCIFER DVD and, eventually, a new TOOL album.
Before forming A PERFECT CIRCLE with TOOL singer Maynard James Keenan in 2000, guitarist Billy Howerdel spent several years working as a guitar tech and computer programmer on the GUNS N' ROSES album "Chinese Democracy", which finally came out in 2008 after a 15-year wait. With all the stories about GUNS frontman Axl Rose being eccentric and difficult to work with, The Pulse Of Radio asked Howerdel for his view.
"You know, stories are there for a reason, and there's always some truth to exaggerations and a lot of times there's none, you know, so you can look at it whatever way you want to," he said. "You know, I had a really good time working in that camp. You know, Axl was a really hard worker, had a big vision for something he cared passionately about and, you know, it was definitely an interesting two-and-a-half some-odd years of my life."
A PERFECT CIRCLE drummer Josh Freese also spent some time playing with GUNS N' ROSES in the studio, which is how he and Howerdel met.
A PERFECT CIRCLE's current lineup consists of guitarist Billy Howerdel, singer Maynard James Keenan, drummer Josh Freese, guitarist James Iha and new bassist Matt McJunkins.
Howerdel also plans to work on a new record from his other band, ASHES DIVIDE, while Keenan is working on his winery, a PUSCIFER DVD and, eventually, a new TOOL album.
Guns N' Roses Reunion Was a Mistake, Duff McKagan Says
http://www.spinner.com/2011/02/24/guns-n-roses-reunion-duff-mckagan/?utm_campaign=Guns+N%27+Roses&utm_medium=Twitter&utm_source=SNS.analytics
Regrets, Duff McKagan's had a few. Now he admits that last year's onstage reunion with Axl Rose is definitely one of them.
"I almost wish the getting on stage part hadn't happened," the Velvet Revolver told Rock News Desk, saying that the live impromptu London jam between the Guns N' Roses co-founders was a mistake because it has refueled fans hopes for a regrouping of the group's classic lineup.
On a personal level, McKagan said he's happy he ran into Rose when they wound up having hotel suites next to each other. "We were meant to connect again," he said of the chance meeting. "It was a private matter, but I'm glad it happened."
As for rejoining Rose and his current incarnation of Guns N' Roses for a rendition of 'You Could Be Mine,' McKagan blames his iffy judgment on a mixture of jetlag and energy drinks and remembers little about his car ride to the O2 Arena last October.
"It was like, 'I should be in bed right now. I've got a meeting in the morning. What am I doing here?'" Duff explained. "Then all of a sudden there's a bass in my hands."
Since that surprise appearance, McKagan says he and other former members have been inundated with inquiries about a reteaming of all the founding members, but McKagan insists it would never happen.
Regrets, Duff McKagan's had a few. Now he admits that last year's onstage reunion with Axl Rose is definitely one of them.
"I almost wish the getting on stage part hadn't happened," the Velvet Revolver told Rock News Desk, saying that the live impromptu London jam between the Guns N' Roses co-founders was a mistake because it has refueled fans hopes for a regrouping of the group's classic lineup.
On a personal level, McKagan said he's happy he ran into Rose when they wound up having hotel suites next to each other. "We were meant to connect again," he said of the chance meeting. "It was a private matter, but I'm glad it happened."
As for rejoining Rose and his current incarnation of Guns N' Roses for a rendition of 'You Could Be Mine,' McKagan blames his iffy judgment on a mixture of jetlag and energy drinks and remembers little about his car ride to the O2 Arena last October.
"It was like, 'I should be in bed right now. I've got a meeting in the morning. What am I doing here?'" Duff explained. "Then all of a sudden there's a bass in my hands."
Since that surprise appearance, McKagan says he and other former members have been inundated with inquiries about a reteaming of all the founding members, but McKagan insists it would never happen.
PRS Official Statement 3/1/2011
by The Paranormal Research Society on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at 6:12pm
It has come to our attention that an individual is sending mass messages to several fans informing them that she has been banned from PRS events due to false reasons. The fact is that she has indeed been banned due to personally sending inappropriate and suggestive e-mails to Ryan Buell that made both him and PRS feel uncomfortable. Ryan asked her to stop, yet she continued, and therefore, she was banned. PRS has reviewed these messages sent and deemed them to be wildly inappropriate. Out of respect to our fans, we hoped to handle this matter privately with her. We are disappointed that she has decided to take this matter public, and we are also disappointed that she has chosen to lie and slant this. We have once again asked her to stop and hope to handle this matter privately.
Sincerely, The Entire PRS Team.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/notes/the-paranormal-research-society/prs-official-statement-312011/10150152259721085
It has come to our attention that an individual is sending mass messages to several fans informing them that she has been banned from PRS events due to false reasons. The fact is that she has indeed been banned due to personally sending inappropriate and suggestive e-mails to Ryan Buell that made both him and PRS feel uncomfortable. Ryan asked her to stop, yet she continued, and therefore, she was banned. PRS has reviewed these messages sent and deemed them to be wildly inappropriate. Out of respect to our fans, we hoped to handle this matter privately with her. We are disappointed that she has decided to take this matter public, and we are also disappointed that she has chosen to lie and slant this. We have once again asked her to stop and hope to handle this matter privately.
Sincerely, The Entire PRS Team.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/notes/the-paranormal-research-society/prs-official-statement-312011/10150152259721085
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