Trust me... people that say "oh, you are overreacting... it couldn't be that bad and it happened 18 years ago" weren't there. It was a nightmare.

To sum it up more precisely, Faith No More opened up and played for 35 minutes... OK so far. No problems.

Metallica comes on, plays for less than an hour and then Hetfield burns himself BAD on some pyros. They all leave the stage.

No announcements, nothing...

TWO hours later, GNR come on stage and look pissed off (probably for lack of preparation or something, I don't know...). They play 1 complete song, and in the middle of the second song, Axl decides he has had enough, throws his mike and walks off. The other band members look at him and seem confused. Slash is the last to leave the stage after playing solo for 10 minutes.

No announcement.

The lights go on.

Thank you very much.

... and people just lose it.

I had to run away from crazy people tearing the place apart, and cops trying to beat me with their nightsticks. All becuase some a**hole didn't feel like singing that night. I paid good money to see that jackass play, and it is at the point that still to this day, I wouldn't spend 5 bucks on a GNR pin.

I only give someone the chance to screw me over once. Good or not last night, he is still a fruitcake.

section 101 ff, probablement dure a battre comme billet, tous pres de la scene sur le coté gauche a hauteur du stage.

ouin...tu l as vu de proche l AXL...chanceux!!!

Quoted from Sparky

Trust me... people that say "oh, you are overreacting... it couldn't be that bad and it happened 18 years ago" weren't there. It was a nightmare.

To sum it up more precisely, Faith No More opened up and played for 35 minutes... OK so far. No problems.

Metallica comes on, plays for less than an hour and then Hetfield burns himself BAD on some pyros. They all leave the stage.

No announcements, nothing...

TWO hours later, GNR come on stage and look pissed off (probably for lack of preparation or something, I don't know...). They play 1 complete song, and in the middle of the second song, Axl decides he has had enough, throws his mike and walks off. The other band members look at him and seem confused. Slash is the last to leave the stage after playing solo for 10 minutes.

No announcement.

The lights go on.

Thank you very much.

... and people just lose it.

I had to run away from crazy people tearing the place apart, and cops trying to beat me with their nightsticks. All becuase some a**hole didn't feel like singing that night. I paid good money to see that jackass play, and it is at the point that still to this day, I wouldn't spend 5 bucks on a GNR pin.

I only give someone the chance to screw me over once. Good or not last night, he is still a fruitcake.

Not that it makes the evening perfect, but considering the main act only put together 2 songs, there were no refunds offered or requested/granted?

Quoted from Sparky

I only give someone the chance to screw me over once. Good or not last night, he is still a fruitcake.

Do you use the expression fruitcake as per follow:

To describe one of weak or frail characteristics that do not uphold the expectations of others; and to describe one as "off one's rocker" or as one who has "lost one's marbles".


or to describe him as:

Fruit and fruit cake (as well as many variations) are sexual slang terms which have various origins but modern usages tend to primarily refer to gay men

Because you shouldn't insult the gay people so harshly.........

Quoted from gmaranda

Do you use the expression fruitcake as per follow:

To describe one of weak or frail characteristics that do not uphold the expectations of others; and to describe one as "off one's rocker" or as one who has "lost one's marbles".


or to describe him as:

Fruit and fruit cake (as well as many variations) are sexual slang terms which have various origins but modern usages tend to primarily refer to gay men

Because you shouldn't insult the gay people so harshly.........

A nut-job. And I am actually insulted that you would even think I would insult the gay community that way. Just proves that people are just too damn sensitive and freedom of speech is hindered.

Besides... one of my best friends is gay, and he uses terms to laugh at himself that I have never even heard of.

Quoted from The Loafer

Not that it makes the evening perfect, but considering the main act only put together 2 songs, there were no refunds offered or requested/granted?

None. After all the damage caused by the angry mob, they didn't refund anyone.

Quoted from gmaranda

Do you use the expression fruitcake as per follow:

To describe one of weak or frail characteristics that do not uphold the expectations of others; and to describe one as "off one's rocker" or as one who has "lost one's marbles".


or to describe him as:

Fruit and fruit cake (as well as many variations) are sexual slang terms which have various origins but modern usages tend to primarily refer to gay men

Because you shouldn't insult the gay people so harshly.........

Actually, here... you may like this better to describe Axl:

a**hole (oops... insult to proctologists but it does sound like his name)
Dickwad (oops... insult to people with premature reactions )
Dumbass (oops... insult to people with diminished intelectual capacity)
Thieving bastard (oops... insult to the criminally challenged)


... ah, screw it. I just can't win.

Here you go... Axl Rose is a proud upstanding member of our cultural society and merits great attention and even worship as a musical icon, regardless of his character flaws, illegal substance consumption or general work ethics. I would like to mention that the previous statement is the sole opinion of Sparky and in no way, shape or form reflects or insinuates to be the opinion of any and all distinguished members of this social community. Any feedback, backlash or social repercussions are the sole propriety of the initial statement owner and in no way seeks to offend any individual or social groups such as our homosexual community, animal lovers, Greenpeace, PETA, M.A.D.D. (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), the NAACP, Native Americans, Asians, Caucasians, Hindus, the Arabic community, lovers of brussel sprouts and broccoli, members of our Armed Forces, the Mormons, Sexaholics Anonymous, les Raéliens, the Tug Of War Association of England, Triskaidekaphobics, people under 5 feet tall, people between 5 and 6 feet tall, people over 6 feet tall, overweight people, skinny people, Pee Wee Herman, Harley Riders of America, lovers of Erik Estrada, Erik Estrada himself, the inhabitants of Bora Bora, Gamblers Anonymous, the Swedish Necrophilia Association, all people suffering from Irritable Bowel Symdrome, and B1buwg97.    

Now if you don't find that funny,

PLEASE LIGHTEN UP!

Axl Rose is an a**hole.  Not a fan, but much of what I've read about him indicates a high level of douchbagery.

Here are the highlights of the concert. Although I love going to concerts (probably my 30th in 14 years) and I do love music, I'm very much a casual music fan.  I can't remember song names, group members or any heavy group details.  Concerts for me are always an introductury point to a group.  My brother in law who I attend these with, he's the real deal Rock fan, so I rely on his for what is good to see.

- Got at Scotiabank place at 7:15, they had the most severe security check (for cameras) I’ve ever seen.  Took us about 1 hour to get through the door (concert was to start at 8pm)
- Backup band started at 8:00pm, we kind of listened to them from the hall (no offence but from what I was hearing, good enough for us).
- Afterwards, got to the seats, they were awesome; first section from the stage (on the side); 15 rows up.
- Next up was Sebastian Bach.  Damn he was good and so was the Skid Row stuff he played.  Nice flashback to the past.  Tu avais raison David, that 19 year old guitarist knows what he's doing!
- He finished around 9:30-9:40pm I believe
- Finally Guns and Roses came on at… 11:11pm!  Holy crap! A 90 minute wait!

So that sounds disappointing but in reality, it was not.  I was warned by my brother-in-law and others at work that it could be a long wait so we chatted, I took a walk, etc.  Then after that long wait, Axl and his troup played from 11:11pm... until 2:05pm, a nearly 3 hour set with a minimal encore pause.   Great stage, lots of variety (piano solo from bandmate and his own contribution was great, Bubbles in his spacesuit was pretty funny, some interaction with the crowd).  His voice at times certainly is starting to show its age, but he still knock some of the tunes out of the park and the energy was there.  Also from my limited concert experience, you certainly do not get a studio voice from most act; I can attest the same from AC/DC, KISS, The Guess Who, Billy Idol, Def Leoppard, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Ozzie, heck even Clapton.  Just comes with the territory from getting old I guess .

I have to admit, the show surpassed my expectations; two huge thumbs up.  So Axl Rose is a nutcase, but he sure freakin' knows how to entertain and if he ever comes back again, may take in another visit.

... I'll just ensure I book off the next day in advance, as opposed to doing so at 3:30am (time I got home!)!

Loaf

Thanks for the write up, Loafer. I definitely considered going, but didn't . The new CD is incredible and is a natural progression from Use Your Illusion I & II. Some of the tracks are just incredible and classic. If it was any other band, it would be getting play on the radio non-stop, but I think the hype took the steam out of the release.

I agree w/ you re: Bach. Amazing singer and he's Canadian. A Scarborough boy I believe. I saw him open for GnR back in the day at Toronto. I was 5 rows from the stage. Incredible voice.

Cheers,
Duane

I too went to the concert last night. But unlike Loafer, I sat in the nose bleeds in the 300s. Also, unlike Loafer, I didn't have to wait to get in at all! I arrived at the same time but got a quick 2 second pat down and was let in.

Despite the seats, the show still rocked. Yes, it was a long wait for Axl to come on stage but that was to be expected and the show was worth it. They played a good number of the newer songs that to me are rather forgettable but they also played a ton of their old stuff. When they started playing "You Could Be Mine" the crowd freaked out, it was awesome. I really wish I was old enough to see GNR when they were in their prime (but not in Montreal) with Slash. I don't know who these other guys strumming on the stage were but they played really well. They stayed true to Slash's original riffs. It was like seeing the world's best GNR cover band with Axl Rose guest singing.

And in defence of the opening band, Danko Jones, I like them! I have a few of their songs on my iphone. Yes, most of their songs consist of a single chord over and over but it still rocks. Even the singer admitted to that while on stage.

happy  to hear you enjoyed your show...may i ask what do you think about DJ ASHBA the main guitarist of the new GNR? for me, he s not slash but i found him FANTASTIC...lot of charism et plein de qualités que je connais pas les mots en anglais!!!! Je pense qu il a de gros souliers a porter, dans l ombre de slash...mais perso je l ai trouvé vraiment bon et tres communicateur avec le public...et son entree en scene debut du concert sur toile a fond rouge m a agreablement surpris!!! Pour moi s ils reviennet j y retourne c est sur!!!