• beamer
  • beamer
  • THE METALIZER. Naughty Rocker Boy.
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Topic: Old band, new music

Ok,
I had to put that topic because most of this crowd would not have given it a chance titled Sleaze rock returns. big_smile

Also I want to say to the topic, There are many bands from my 80s era, that are out performing and some have tried to "update their new music" to fit the times.  To me, the true  guys who stick to their guns (no pun intended) and make pure music so that you know it is them are my favorite.

The band that excites me right now because the 2 main figures have put the past aside, dropped each separate version of bands with the same name,  and gone back to being a main unit are Traci Guns and Phil Lewis who were and are the driving force in the sleaze metal band  genera,
L.A. GUNS
(of which early versions had Axl Rose as singer, hence the name of guns and roses formation of parts LA guns and Hollywood Rose, but that is a different story).

They are releasing a new CD and have one song out as a tease.  I know most wont listen, but man I AM SO HAPPY THEY STAYED TRUE TO THEIR ROOTS.  the two added links are a live concert that just is full of energy, not to mention professionalism when the bass is not working at the beginning and they just start jamming a improve version of whole lotta love type thing, and not being little childish tantrum throwing types (IE:   Axl Rose lolol)
(yes they drop plenty of F bombs, so if that offends you, dont bother watching)
the second is the new song speed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rak36txIMXI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4shgKwrt9o

the classic ballad of Jayne (one for all)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6198qSm0Y0

“Find your own sound.  Dont be a second rateYngwie Malmsteen be a first rate you”

– George Lynch 2013 (Dokken, Lynchmob, KXM, Tooth & Nail etc....)

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Re: Old band, new music

56 views not one comment,,, Why does this not surprise me?  Are we staying in the safe box?

“Find your own sound.  Dont be a second rateYngwie Malmsteen be a first rate you”

– George Lynch 2013 (Dokken, Lynchmob, KXM, Tooth & Nail etc....)
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Re: Old band, new music

Hi Beamer ...

I'll confess to not really having followed Guns 'n' Roses or their predecessors / successors. I certainly agree that groups should evolve within their identity, instead of just flip-flopping to try and sell records. Showing versatility is one thing, but letting public opinion create an identity crisis is quite another. The ones who "stick to their guns" as you say generally have longevity, and the fact that GnR are still producing makes the case..