is this a credible source? isn't this just some gossip rag?

either way, things are not moving along. i agree with the whole "axl does his own thing and has integrity" line being said on other sites currently in damage control mode. BUT, it sucks for the fans when it prevents us from experiencing the typical cycle most bands go through when they release an album (promo, videos, tours).

so we're getting the short end of the stick. the fans are the ones who suffer through all of this.

the VH show in 2007 was one of the best i've ever seen.

but a set list that includes at least 4 or 5 classics from AFD will have no problem following anything. in fact the more i think about it, the more i realize how nicely these to shows could compliment each other.

and the more this rumor hangs around without it being labeled BS by anyone associated with Axl, the more i'm believing there are at least talks being conducted.

"Pop up" Prostitute.

those ridiculous sounds KILL this song for me.

yeah, he said no tour plans yet, but they are in talks.

whether they start in March or a couple months later, it sounds like "the plan" is to tour in 2009. he made several references to set lists and cities they will play.

based on Axl's and Richard's comments, i think it's safe to assume that they are in the process of putting the tour together. and the band has been told to expect it to kick off late winter or spring.

one thing that continues to amaze me is the die-hard gnr community's lack of love for great hard rock gnr songs. Shackler's, CD, IRS, Scraped are among my favs.

with that said, one rocker i can't get into is Riad. it's my least favorite song on the album. and it gets my vote for elimination.