Post by Katkick on Jun 26, 2007 13:27:30 GMT -5
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Adelaide - Entertainment Centre
Contributor Darren Carter introduces us to the new Guns 'n' Roses, via their Adelaide concert this week.
Though according to Carter, "it did take 3 guitarists to replace Slash," the new lineup, which includes bassist Tommy Stinson (The Replacements) and guitarist Robyn Finck(Nine Inch Nails) exceeded his expectations, and then some.
Sebastian Bach's incredible performance and a satisfying blend of classic rock and promising new tracks made it a concert to remember ...
3 bands.... 5 and a half hours of pure ROCK N ROLL. I have been to my fair share of rock concerts in my time but without a doubt, this topped the lot. Nothing i've ever been to has come close.
To be completely honest, I didn’t go to this concert expecting a thriller or something spectacular, I just went to see Axl (hoping he’d be half the front man he used to be). Who knows when or if he will be back? Happily, in true Gunners style, it was spectacular. Axl is still one of the greatest rock front men. Sure, theres no Slash and Duff but pfft... the new Gunners rocked just as hard - although it does take three guitarists to take Slash's place.
Rose Tattoo were the first, and Angry Anderson may have saw the Gunners grow up but he can still rock with crowd favourite, Bad Boy For Life. Even not knowing all the songs, I was impressed with the performance.
Sebastian got the crowd revved as soon as he set foot on stage, singing old Skid Row classics and screaming out, “I’ve been waiting 17 years to say “HERE I AM!!!” The veteran heavy metal singer then launched into Slave to the Grind classic track, 18 and Life
Sebastian’s vocal range is fantastic, he should NOT be a support act, why isn’t he headlining his own tour? His new tracks also rock just as hard as I’ve ever heard him rock before; he’s a pure entertainer.
When he yelled, 'I've been waiting all night to say, Adelaide, Australia, I Remember You" and burst into the song, the crowd went ballistic. Sebastian still rocks as hard as ever!
At 11.15pm, everything went dark and Robin launches into the intro for Welcome To The Jungle. Light floods the stage and Axl lets rip those 8 powerful, mind blowing words.
The whole crowd went nuts, Axl’s voice in this song was amazing - the pure power of the track, how well it was performed. It took me a minute to realize, this isn’t a tribute band, this is still Guns N Roses. Without taking a breath, they were straight into Easy and Brownstone in quick succession. Axl was running wild on the stage - you could see how excited he was to be back.
During “Live And Let Die,” the stage lit with fire balls, the crowd singing every word of every song, while Axl was running up and down the stage, dancing like it was 1987.
Axl quickly left the stage (probably to get a drink) as Robin went into a solo, which everyone loved. There were three guitar solos throughout the night, but it didn’t make the night drag at all. In fact, it gave me a insight into how good these three guitarists actually are. Who needs Slash, yes I said it, and you would too if you heard the Don’t Cry solo by Ron Thal.
The crowd screamed as soon as they heard the opening noes of Sweet Child O’ Mine. Axl ran back on, he can definitely still sing it, and enjoyed it immensely. What a legend! Then, Knocking On Heavens Door and if that roof was still on, well lets just say – it’s now in Perth. Axl sang this song like I’d never heard anyone sing a song in my life. His voice was perfect, beyond perfect. Then came the new track, Better. A lot of people seemed to know this song already, sure to be classic.
Then Dizzy (the only other original member) jumped on the grand piano and played his heart out. This guy just made me respect the piano so much more. He played Angie by The Rolling Stones, an epic solo, undoubtedly the best solo I have ever heard. Axl then went into a new song called The Blues,followed by a powerful Out Ta Get Me.
The grand piano then rolled back onto the stage. Axl takes a seat, and starts to play around with the keys. Then he goes into November Rain. If there wasn’t enough highlights for the night yet, add this to the collection. The crowd sang along to every word, the song being performed perfectly, the guitar solos a perfect match. This song made my night.
Then Sebastian Bach comes running back onto the stage for My Michele !!!! I revelled in how powerful their voices are as they both swap lines, running around the stage. I really have forgotten what year we are in!! Guns N Roses!! Skid Row!!
Next up was a rousing rendition of Patience, following by Nightrain. This was the most energetic, excellent, fantastic, outstanding, electrifying part of the night. Axl’s voice simply tore down the walls. This song rocked the whole of Australia!!
A couple of new songs followed: “Chinese Democracy,” “Madagascar” and “There Was A Time”. Don’t turn a blind eye to these tracks, they are all amazing. I am really waiting on the new album now! I love the new Guns N Roses.
Then as I expected and had been waiting for. What the crowd expected and had been waiting for. PARADISE CITY. The crowd put shock waves throughout the whole city. The band put shock waves throughout the whole country!
Fire balls coming from the stage, red confetti being shot into the crowd, the music so loud, Axl’s voice at its peak… can you imagine what the crowd was like? Then Axl leaves the stage.
When they re-appear and Axl yells, “AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE, OI OI OI” three times. Then leaves again. The crowd’s send off was fantastic. Axl loved it, he loved Adelaide. It was one hell of a night, one hell of a 2 hours and 15 minute Gunners set, one hell of a energetic Axl who had obviously been saving his voice just for us. What a legend! What a front man! What a band!
-D.Carter
Adelaide - Entertainment Centre
Contributor Darren Carter introduces us to the new Guns 'n' Roses, via their Adelaide concert this week.
Though according to Carter, "it did take 3 guitarists to replace Slash," the new lineup, which includes bassist Tommy Stinson (The Replacements) and guitarist Robyn Finck(Nine Inch Nails) exceeded his expectations, and then some.
Sebastian Bach's incredible performance and a satisfying blend of classic rock and promising new tracks made it a concert to remember ...
3 bands.... 5 and a half hours of pure ROCK N ROLL. I have been to my fair share of rock concerts in my time but without a doubt, this topped the lot. Nothing i've ever been to has come close.
To be completely honest, I didn’t go to this concert expecting a thriller or something spectacular, I just went to see Axl (hoping he’d be half the front man he used to be). Who knows when or if he will be back? Happily, in true Gunners style, it was spectacular. Axl is still one of the greatest rock front men. Sure, theres no Slash and Duff but pfft... the new Gunners rocked just as hard - although it does take three guitarists to take Slash's place.
Rose Tattoo were the first, and Angry Anderson may have saw the Gunners grow up but he can still rock with crowd favourite, Bad Boy For Life. Even not knowing all the songs, I was impressed with the performance.
Sebastian got the crowd revved as soon as he set foot on stage, singing old Skid Row classics and screaming out, “I’ve been waiting 17 years to say “HERE I AM!!!” The veteran heavy metal singer then launched into Slave to the Grind classic track, 18 and Life
Sebastian’s vocal range is fantastic, he should NOT be a support act, why isn’t he headlining his own tour? His new tracks also rock just as hard as I’ve ever heard him rock before; he’s a pure entertainer.
When he yelled, 'I've been waiting all night to say, Adelaide, Australia, I Remember You" and burst into the song, the crowd went ballistic. Sebastian still rocks as hard as ever!
At 11.15pm, everything went dark and Robin launches into the intro for Welcome To The Jungle. Light floods the stage and Axl lets rip those 8 powerful, mind blowing words.
The whole crowd went nuts, Axl’s voice in this song was amazing - the pure power of the track, how well it was performed. It took me a minute to realize, this isn’t a tribute band, this is still Guns N Roses. Without taking a breath, they were straight into Easy and Brownstone in quick succession. Axl was running wild on the stage - you could see how excited he was to be back.
During “Live And Let Die,” the stage lit with fire balls, the crowd singing every word of every song, while Axl was running up and down the stage, dancing like it was 1987.
Axl quickly left the stage (probably to get a drink) as Robin went into a solo, which everyone loved. There were three guitar solos throughout the night, but it didn’t make the night drag at all. In fact, it gave me a insight into how good these three guitarists actually are. Who needs Slash, yes I said it, and you would too if you heard the Don’t Cry solo by Ron Thal.
The crowd screamed as soon as they heard the opening noes of Sweet Child O’ Mine. Axl ran back on, he can definitely still sing it, and enjoyed it immensely. What a legend! Then, Knocking On Heavens Door and if that roof was still on, well lets just say – it’s now in Perth. Axl sang this song like I’d never heard anyone sing a song in my life. His voice was perfect, beyond perfect. Then came the new track, Better. A lot of people seemed to know this song already, sure to be classic.
Then Dizzy (the only other original member) jumped on the grand piano and played his heart out. This guy just made me respect the piano so much more. He played Angie by The Rolling Stones, an epic solo, undoubtedly the best solo I have ever heard. Axl then went into a new song called The Blues,followed by a powerful Out Ta Get Me.
The grand piano then rolled back onto the stage. Axl takes a seat, and starts to play around with the keys. Then he goes into November Rain. If there wasn’t enough highlights for the night yet, add this to the collection. The crowd sang along to every word, the song being performed perfectly, the guitar solos a perfect match. This song made my night.
Then Sebastian Bach comes running back onto the stage for My Michele !!!! I revelled in how powerful their voices are as they both swap lines, running around the stage. I really have forgotten what year we are in!! Guns N Roses!! Skid Row!!
Next up was a rousing rendition of Patience, following by Nightrain. This was the most energetic, excellent, fantastic, outstanding, electrifying part of the night. Axl’s voice simply tore down the walls. This song rocked the whole of Australia!!
A couple of new songs followed: “Chinese Democracy,” “Madagascar” and “There Was A Time”. Don’t turn a blind eye to these tracks, they are all amazing. I am really waiting on the new album now! I love the new Guns N Roses.
Then as I expected and had been waiting for. What the crowd expected and had been waiting for. PARADISE CITY. The crowd put shock waves throughout the whole city. The band put shock waves throughout the whole country!
Fire balls coming from the stage, red confetti being shot into the crowd, the music so loud, Axl’s voice at its peak… can you imagine what the crowd was like? Then Axl leaves the stage.
When they re-appear and Axl yells, “AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE, OI OI OI” three times. Then leaves again. The crowd’s send off was fantastic. Axl loved it, he loved Adelaide. It was one hell of a night, one hell of a 2 hours and 15 minute Gunners set, one hell of a energetic Axl who had obviously been saving his voice just for us. What a legend! What a front man! What a band!
-D.Carter