I find it interesting that the intro wasn't added until circa 2006.

In 2002 we had The General open some shows which also appeared on an early track listing.

It seems Axl wanted the same idea, an extended soundscape intro, but delayed the aforementioned track's appearance until a future album.

Axl wanted people around him who he could trust, who supported his vision, and wouldn't put him down during a volatile period of his life.

A lot of artists like comfort and control. People will judge him negatively because he's Axl but that's how it is.

Water's wet.

I remember him stopping a show mid-song in 2006 and putting emphasis on the Robin song thing but I guess I don't remember much that year.

1999 fairly openly critical, 2002 in his ass, 2009 cancer. Critical ass cancer.

A breach of contract to release unmixed leftovers with Axl's ever looming legal arm doesn't surprise. I am surprised we didn't hear some sort of gossip at least.

Axl's ability is fine. He just needs an editor and a project manager. Whether he'd agree to that scenario...

I personally doubt new music will happen.