This is so off topic now it isn't fit for reading. I don't know why everytime something is mentioned about and ex member of GNR it turns into how GNR is better or vise versa, it's stupid. They are all great artists, but the problem is is that The old gnr had a massive chemistry that can never be repeated or reformed in any way shape or form. Alot of the appitite stuff was written around life experiences which made an awesomely honest album. When Guns made it, all lifes hardships (for the most part) were gone, and so was the great writing. Just my educated opinion. (yes I read Slash's book)