Very depressing rumore

[Axls Roses]

this was posted by a first post wonder in MYGNR earlyer today.  The thred has since been locked, but it's an interesting read.  Lets wait and see...


Just to make it clear, Im a huge GNR fan and have lurked on these boards for years, although I never really had anything interesting to post. I can't tell you who I am, but if you have watched TV over the years, you have probably seen me around. Anyway, my television experience leads me to spend some time in Hollywood, and being around the business for awhile definitely allows you to network and become acquainted with people. Over the years I have befriended a few entertainment lawyers, some of whom have worked for Geffen/Universal at different points in time. Being the fan that I am, (although I do have to keep things professional, you never know who you might end up working for in this Business, and I have done some work with NBC/Universal in the past... dont want to burn that bridge!) I have sometimes casually brought up GNR/Chinese Democracy to my lawyer friends, and usually I just got the typical "Oh you know we can't talk about that" answer. This last trip out to California was a bit different though. I was out to lunch with one of my friends, and I mentioned all the happenings recently, how its crazy that Axl has promised the album this year, but we still havent heard anything official. My friend laughed his ass of at this, and he proceeded to drop a pretty big bombshell on me. This isnt a direct quote (info like this usually isnt in this business!), but the long and short of this story is that Axl Rose NEVER planned on releasing Chinese Democracy this year, and Universal Music Group off the record believes that he never will. Universal is also furious about the current tour, as it appears to be nothing more than an opportunity for Axl to try to indefinitely fuel recording and production, since Universal no longer gives him money for the album. The reason why UMG is so quiet about all this? They feel that Axl has been given enough rope to hang himself this time. By going on the radio and TV, promising the album to the fans "this year", UMG believes that they have enough to win a lawsuit, and papers are in the process of being prepared alleging Mr. Rose of fraud and requesting millions of dollars in damages, or the finished product that we have come to know as Chinese Democracy. The story doesnt end here though... regardless of whether or not Axl produces a finished copy of Chinese Democracy, Universal is currently exploring their options when it comes to dropping Guns N' Roses from the label. Some of the bigwigs there believe that there is no way for this album to live up to the expectations, and if it is ever released and it bombs, Universal has a plan in place to try to force Axl's hand into accepting a reunion (Much like Warner Bros. Has tried to do with Van Halen in the past), or to release Guns N' Roses altogether (See the Van Halen situation again). Look, I know this all sounds bad, but dont shoot the messenger! Im just tired of the silence, and since Axl and Merck dont want to tell the fans anything, well... at least now you know the truth.


AR

[_God_]

This was already posted  

[axlstwin]

If it is true then Axl is the biggest jerk on the planet... fortunately, I'm not convinced (yet)...

[PurpleHaze]

Actually if it is true and Universal sue Axl, he may have no choice but to release the album or risk financial ruin by Universal claiming millions in damages. This could actually lead to us getting our hands on CD :p

Of course, it's all probably bullshit...

[Lucky]

its been confirmed to be bullshit.

[mooney]

dunno, seems unlikely

[PurpleHaze]

its been confirmed to be bullshit.

Thank god.

[UcudBmine]

very much BS, new songs, they've rehearsing some unheard, that's not for nothing, Baz did hear it.. he aint lying.. it will be out, that fuckhead thinks he's funny, let him fuck off.. give him a rop to hang himself

[Sir_Viktor84]

This guy is very godd at making up stories  

[Gunner89]

Bullshit.

[UcudBmine]

This guy is very godd at making up stories  

Yea he really took his time..

[halford]

i dont believe a guy with only 20 posts.............

[novemberrain2006]

HOw has it been proved to be BS?

It's probably just coincidence but Axl is a weird and twisted guy! (no offence intended)

[Vlad]

Clearly, the "Chicago Incident" has opened the door to more of this...