Surprisingly, this year. Don't take my word for it though.

My brother went to school with Robert's son, my mum has played tennis with Robert a few times. So we hear bits and pieces from time to time, not necessarily from source but those around him.

Well he was definitely bought back to negotiate with the record company. Forget the members a moment, there's one big problem with GNR...they just can't seem to release music irrespective who's in and out.

So I would imagine thats his primary focus. One step at a time. And whatever comes of that may have an impact on what happens with regards to the members, a release date and a promotion plan maybe all it takes to bring back whomever they want.

Here's my thoughts on Finck

- Really liked his role in NIN from when I saw the NIN DVD 'The Thing That Could Have Been'

- Was surprised when he first joined GNR and thought he looked a bit out of place (although that doesn't really bother me)

- I do think he had his moments on some of the old songs live. I think he was trying to add his signature with the off key thing, but it just didn't suit the songs, probably because we've heard them so many times, and really you can't fuck around with them.

- Listening to the leaks again, I get his contribution. I think the song Better was excellent, and I think his style of playing really fitted the new stuff.

- As a person, he seemed really cool, and his new image fit GNR well. I also liked his website, his art and he just seemed a likeable character

Overall, if it was up to me they'd keep Finck but bring back the Bucket. Despite whether they got on or not I feel that their styles seemed to blend well together and I think if the album was released, they toured again but played mostly new songs we would see a diffrent side of all of the band, Brain included. It seems such a waste

I also think Robin had a lot to do with the songwriting, probably more than we appreciate right now, its just we've heard more of Bucket's contribution which is less subtle.

Well I can imagine that a BH song would appear in the nightmare section.