What's Going On With Guns N’ Roses New Song?

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

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[@HowlinMadMurD0C]

Hey Justin! Can you cover Southern River Band and their song Stan Qualen it’s so good and I think you’d get a kick out of it

[@johnoakleymusic]

This is much better footage and audio of that same performance kzbin.info/www/bejne/hojRiaKaYq17jtksi=MlTexydBU3UxsBgW

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

@@HowlinMadMurD0C I will be. It'll be coming out this month.

[@HowlinMadMurD0C]

@@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain hot damn!!!

[@jeremysiron9622]

Justin have you seen Post Malone covering Alice In Chains on Howard Stern?

[@ZuzuTheLemon]

See, this is why I respect Robert Plant doing his folky thing so much. People age and voices change, and there's nothing wrong with reeling it in and pivoting to something that suits you better. Axl is forever chasing his glory days rather than doing something new that would perhaps work better. I suppose that's easier said than done when there's a massive touring machine to be fed, but it makes me kind of sad.

[@SoloDallasII]

They are doing a lot more songs in his low register lately.

[@ZuzuTheLemon]

​@@SoloDallasIII really hope they do more of that to be honest, I think It's probably more sustainable in the long term.

[@RootzRockBand]

He can sing low really good, high register not so good

[@SoloDallasII]

@@ZuzuTheLemon Yeah, they've added Bad Obsession, Pretty Tied Up and Down on the Farm where he uses his low voice. He also uses the lower register more on existing songs like Estranged.

[@ZuzuTheLemon]

​@@RootzRockBandyea I agree, his low voice has a great tone. It's definitely an underused asset!

[@chrismead6757]

I’ve waited a long time for this song. The live version didn’t disappoint to me. Axl is 61 and plays 3 hour shows. Doing pretty well to me

[@KeiGambit]

Mm tbh i found it incredibly drab and boring. It felt like something Dio would've written in a depressed state.

[@themagpie_1]

its hardly got any variance in the lyrics. its at pop song level writing..

[@slaapliedje]

4 hours was what they played when I saw them, and he was running around and still sounded amazing!

[@polyestermammoth740]

It’s terrible. So is he.

[@el_kraken]

Axl needs to retire the Mickey Mouse falsetto and embrace his natural baritone. I saw GnR a couple of years back, the day after he messed up his voice at another show. He went up on stage and said something like "now you will witness the power of a true baritone", and proceeded to sing the classics in his natural low voice. He sounded awesome. I think at this point in his career it's a choice between trying to hit the high notes of his heyday with a powerless falsetto, or going low but maintaining the power and aggression he was known for.

[@nedim_guitar]

I totally agree! He's got a great baritone, and even if his voice was likely something that distinguished the band, gave them just that little extra oomph... I wouldn't have minded his natural baritone throughout their career.

[@chrispysaid]

You spit facts

[@MariUSukulele]

interesting, thx

[@jeffrey.a.hanson]

I just told my buddy the same thing on a track we both sing on. He’s a trained vocalist and never backs off…then says, “The chorus needs to stand out more.” I’m like, “Dude, lay off the massive vibratos and falsettos in the verse and we’ll be fine lol.” People don’t need as much intensity as you think.

[@dblanco77]

Ha! I'm not the only one who calls it "mickey mouse" voice😊

[@TheBlackcredo]

The problem with this song is that it's building up to a crescendo that never happens. Best thing to do with it is an album opener seguing into a really lively rock number.

[@ChrisMills-cy7gw]

Was at the Hollywood Bowl gig--they were just feeling there way thru this, which is expected as it is their first time playing it live. However, during the rest of the show (which one can see on youtube--the whole show) Axl was amazing! By far his best vocal performance in over four years. I mean he went for it and landed on everything. They played many deep cuts including Anything Goes, Reckless Life, Locomotive, The Blues, etc. His range, for a 62 year old playing one of the most difficult catalogs to sing in hard rock, was fucking amazing. Even more anazing was his great attitude, and charisma. The whole band were on fire, and brilliant. The haters online really need to dial it back and be thankful and appreciate a legendary band road testimg a new song, taking a chance and not settling or being happy just kicking out the classics. They still, like the Stones, have much to offer! Long live GNF'R!!! Amazing spirit and talent!!!

[@concretel10n]

The juxtaposition between GNRs success and their release schedule is outstanding

[@SmallerLives]

Their success is not down to their 00s release schedule but to the quality of their songwriting, especially on their debut album. They've much more than earned their place at the table so I'll take whatever they give us, whenever they release it.

[@KowankoMusic]

It must be nice to be able to keep touring off your debut in perpetuity innit!

[@concretel10n]

@@SmallerLives I think they're not quite the same without Izzy when it comes to songwriting. He was always the secret sauce.

[@IRacingGreen]

I've been a huge G'n'R fan since 1987, love the first 4 albums and even like some of Chinese Democracy, but there's a reason why this song wasn't on it. I hope they write and record some genuinely new music soon, but fear without the input of Izzy the essence of their true writing power is lost forever.

[@sneeks]

I’d agree with this and I love this band but this is a CD reject song.

[@Princesimbathelegit]

why? Izzy didn't write any hits and most of the songs he did write were with Axl with Axl writing more of the lyrics

[@robinwallace1399]

Yep same 🤔

[@simross3914]

Izzy was part of all the song writing on appetite. You can't discount any of the original members. I agree that without him they will never have anything close to what they had then. He brought the stones vibes to the table. This is just more chinese democracy stuff. Also axl's voice has been gone for 20 years now so it's really just a waste.@@Princesimbathelegit

[@tdtm82]

Guns n Roses recycle Hanoi Rocks a lot

[@glenh2752]

Guns n Roses without Izzy Stradlin is like Def Leppard without Steve Clarke, both bands were never the same without their riff masters.

[@jimthar17]

Agreed. Also Def Lep wasn't the same after Rick lost his arm. Just couldn't play the heavy stuff anymore. Hence the reliance on ballads and slower tempo stuff after Hysteria.

[@nateg7973]

100% correct!!!!!!

[@Factsoverfeelingspeople]

@@jimthar17 of course they could still play the heavy stuff after Rick lost his arm. I've been to many of their gigs over the year's where they played songs from their first 3 albums, like wasted, rocks off and switch 625. They also still made the odd heavy song after he lost his arm, like ring of fire. Which is as heavy as anything on pyromania.

[@jimthar17]

@@Factsoverfeelingspeople I haven't seen any Def Lep concert where they played anything off the first album or hardly anything off HnD. Every live show I've seen, be it recorded or in person, they basically played the entire Hysteria album and a smattering of other songs like Photograph. (which is not the heaviest song in the world.) So basically what you're saying is that they COULD play the heavy stuff yet they chose to be wussies and play nothing but ballads and slow crap on their albums. Not a great path if you ask me. Personally I think anything after Hysteria, excluding a few songs here and there, isn't worth listening to. Tear It Down is probably the last true heavy rocker they recorded aside from the B-sides on Retroactive.

[@RUfromthe40s]

def leppard for me ended in high´n´dry, the last album from the band after was more like a boys rock band

[@perpetualmotion357]

His falsetto in his prime still had that edge to it like there were gravel and razors lodged in his throat and it sounded awesome. Now it just seems they were replaced by helium.

[@Dean67]

I recall Axl saying he painted himself into a corner the way he recorded vocals for You Could Be Mine. I'd argue the same when he recorded the vocals during those Chinese Democracy sessions, extremely powerful highs and unfortunately the rest of these songs are now dropping out when it will be much more taxing vocally for an older Rose to get to that par in a live setting, which is difficult at any age. That said, I'm delighted Axl is now releasing music and hopefully will get a follow up to Chinese sooner rather than later (preferably the material that was intended for CDII that has been completed for decades). Will look forward to your review on Monsters when it drops! Much more my jam.

[@benjamindavis4974]

That album is way too overhated

[@thomasaghotmail]

Well Guns is back to being an incorporated entity. Slash, at least, gets an equal say. Not sure he's gonna want to drag out more old sh!t from when he wasn't even in the band.

[@Marwell_21]

This is why I love this channel, really considered reaction from Justin who is clearly a big GnR fan and also understands how tricky it can be to land a new song with a crowd that often just wants to hear the hits.

[@joeanthony7759]

The song is just not that good. No hook, barely a melody, just not great

[@alexkx8599]

@@joeanthony7759 Thank you! It says something where when I heard Duff's new song it was way better.

[@viveladecadence]

Whenever Slash tours with the Conspirators and Myles Kennedy (when he's not busy with G'n'R) and I hear Kennedy's voice when he sings the classic G'n'R songs, I can't help thinking "He's the better choice for these songs than Axl these days".

[@awesometown666]

Omg you're so fckng wrong, I mean Myles it's great but not for gnr songs a and I love alter bridge.

[@Possum_Radio]

Absolutely agree

[@1stringshort84]

Kennedy seems like a great guy, ive seen slash and myles at festivals a few times... But Myles is probably the worst singer in mainstream rock. His voice is whiny with no girth. Its reallly bad, nothing unique about it at all. Atleast when he sings the gnr songs...

[@JayCapone37]

No Axl 😅Is only fit I like his songs with Slash not singing Axls songs

[@mattrich7350]

myles kennedy sux, his voice is just to hi

[@zTom_]

Saw them in Hyde Park with you guys playing earlier and the 3h gig was EPIC! Sure, he can't blast the same vocal power as in the 90s but, then again, very few others ever could. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@sjdtfd]

Was tripping on xtc for that show, one of the best nights of my life, defo best show I’ve been to. Never felt an atmosphere like that before

[@alexjohna1]

Was there also absolutely awesome

[@marcward3863]

Again was there….was fucking one of the best nights of my life🤟

[@LONGMAN772]

Nice to see Slash is wearing the style of shirts that Rory Gallagher wore , he once talked about the clothes Rory had and said he was an enormous fan of his . His clothing choice shows this !

[@RUfromthe40s]

see, that´s a good rock n roll player

[@Paul-D]

nice observation - Slash has gone on record praising Rory plenty of times - a man of good taste

[@donjohn2695]

Rory is slash's hero

[@RUfromthe40s]

@@donjohn2695 he as good taste,i´m more desiluded by how the frontman behave in the last tour concert in Portugal ,he seemed like a prima-donna, the others had to wait 30 minuts under the afternoon sun like 38 degres celsius in hot sumer sun, and the public 456 minuts after two great concerts ,soundgarden and faith no more which were at the time much more enjoyed than gun´n´roses,than all burning in the sun for 45 minuts the grass was still real not synthetic and the people took the carpet and started to send to the stage grass with dirt ,the other menbers even singed a song where duff is singing in the second doble LP the blue one from use your ilusion, but than he appears .mr.Axel running in shorts with some converse boots and slides and one could only see the boots in the air, than again he goes away and more 30 minuts till he appeared again ,tbhis with all the band already on stage and for the second times he appears saying with a mad face ,"if you don´t stop throwing grass i will not sing" ,that´s when he is hitted with several bits of grass and dirt and no concert but the others say , sorry ,we can´t play wave good bye and went away ,that´s when all his destructed by the audience, but after two incredible good concerts, faith no more booked a arena for them to play in 15 days in a not so big arena ,it sold out and they said ,if they knew they had booked it for two days and it was the angel dust tour

[@xxr3c0nxusaxx]

I took video of the song, it’s on my channel. I was in the pit and my audio is better. From where I was, it was hardcore guns fans - when Axl said it was “the general” a lot of people (myself included) lost our marbles we were so excited. The lore of this Chinese democracy era song has been thriving on the internet for decades. It was once described as a sequel to Estranged - I think it is. I think this would have been a great addition to CD in 08’ too.

[@brianmosher4053]

It's cool because as someone who has NEVER performed anything on stage I would say this was atrocious. But I like watching you react to this stuff because it gives me a whole new light to think about. Very cool man!

[@mikeb.7183]

Axl’s biggest problem is nobody tells him to stop singing for a couple bars. It seems from CD onward he starts singing and doesn’t stop. Way to many words he doesn’t let the band breath between vocal lines. It’s just one line after another

[@EduFirenze]

Slash and duff are busy being paid so they will do whatever boss Axl wants to do.

[@roelhoremans5887]

You have a point. Every inch of "breathing room" a song should have is filled with vocal layers and Axlisms. Less would have been more, likely.

[@realscience948]

Ohhhh…that’s singing?

[@jimthar17]

*Too *Breathe There you go. Fixed it for you.

[@RUfromthe40s]

it´s fake and know his voice is not good as my dog barking

[@nonododo9977]

Looking forward for a clean studio version. Will kick asses for sure.

[@thegreatwhitehope77]

I Enjoyed it for sure, I come from the first 4 album era but Chinese has grown on me more and more over the years and this song belongs there. Axl had great moments during the song and yes at this point it was a ballsy debut. Wait until we get live Monsters and State of Grace!! I can't fucking wait! I just came off seeing the band in Vancouver, the show was excellent all the way through.

[@Ajoota98]

the best thing is that the band used the orchestra of this song as a intro in the 2006 - 2011 concerts, Axl confirmed in 2008 on MyGnRForum that the intro was The General, but only now in 2023 he's releasing the song lol

[@Br4d]

Aw Justin, you’re a top bloke. Such a fan of GnR and trying your best to make the most out of a sub par song.

[@kevinaustin0369]

I couldn’t agree more Justin. Appetite is the best debut rock album of all time. Form the first note to the last. Pure, raw, raunchy rock roll. The very definition of what Rock is.

[@ralphus555]

Boston's first album?

[@NowhereMan7]

They are one band I've never been able to get into. They seem too posery and cliche. I can almost always find a way to appreciate all music thats well loved but other than liking Sweet Child Of Mine for a time when I was about 13 I haven't been able to find interest in anything else by them.

[@kevinaustin0369]

@@ralphus555 there are definitely a handful of others I could argue. I just commented because when Appetite came out thats exactly what I thought. And at the time it was damn sure a breath of fresh air. Van Halen 1 was also on my mind along with a few others.

[@kevinaustin0369]

@@NowhereMan7 the irony of Sweet Child of Mine is that they wrote it because they were told they needed another to fill the album. At the time it wasn’t even a part of their repertoire. A little fact I recall from an interview way back in the day.

[@ralphus555]

@@kevinaustin0369 I hear you. King Crimson's first album also on my list ...

[@RANDALL_MARS]

“Use your illusion tour Axl” would have ripped this song to shreds. It’s like Cival Wars’ demented sibling from under the stairs.

[@Rocko1]

it's so nice of Justin to try and find something positive about that performance when there really isn't.

[@veggi23]

Ain't that true. This song is not landing for me, but I'm not a GnR fan.

[@Ryan.Harris]

@@veggi23the studio version is much better

[@yellowdog2181]

I don’t think he’s ever said anything negative about anything

[@Ryan.Harris]

@@yellowdog2181 yeah, he makes criticism but it’s always constructive

[@veggi23]

@@Ryan.Harris which is a nice change from the maulling that can go on in comments.

[@trqster]

This song is very visceral, heavy and personal to Axl and you can feel it through his singing ... Other than that is a song that definitely grows on you

[@pattonPwr]

“new” song is amazing ❤❤❤❤

[@chrisridenhour]

I was at the Bowl show where they premiered it, I enjoyed the weirdness and darkness of it. I think Axl said something humorously about how they might fall on their face. As you can see from the video, Slash seemed to be really into it, and relived to be playing something 'new'. I think the song is outside Axl's current range, but big deal, at least he tried, he's human. Better than lip syncing. In my opinion, Slash's greatness as a performer and artist more than makes up for any deficiencies.

[@O.W.A.]

It's a bit Spinal Tap's (post-Tuffnel) "'Free Form Jazz Exploration' (in front of a festival crowd!"

[@tombeattie3456]

Justin, well done for finding kind things to say! I couldn't have done it.

[@treasurerFinleyASC]

3 releases a week? There's been 7 in 8 days! Justin, keep putting 'em out and we'll keep watching 'em. Thank you for your timely reviews in what has been a big week in music.

[@michaelperez4001]

Here are the songwriting credits to Appetite and why Izzy was the major factor in the classic GN’R sound. Axl gets mentioned first for writing lyrics. Welcome To The Jungle - Rose, Slash, Duff It's So Easy - McKagan, West Arkeen Nightrain - Rose, Stradlin, Slash, Duff Out ta Get Me- Rose, Stradlin, Slash Mr Brownstone-Stradlin, Slash Paradise City- Rose, Slash, Stradlin, Duff My Michelle- Rose, Stradlin Think About You- Stradlin Sweet Child O Mine- Rose, Slash, Stradlin, Duff You're Crazy"- Rose, Stradlin Anything Goes- Rose, Stradlin, Chris Weber Rocket Queen- Rose, Slash, Duff

[@ishmael2586]

He also wrote most of UYI 1&2 - and some of those songs are ridiculously good

[@manicmurph]

If they got him back and if Izzy, Duff, Slash, and Axl got in a room they'd hammer it out and it would sound like old school gunners. Shit even just pay Izzy to write some riffs since he doesn't want to tour anymore with them. People think that bands are all the front men and they do everything when in reality like Lars Ulrich, not the best drummer, but absolutely good on the business side of things and he was a big part in getting them to continue on after Cliff passed away. That's why Lars has a song writing credit on every song even though he's just the drummer. I mean really they got it now where it's so "unband like". James does all the rhythms, Kirk comes in and Lars helps him with his solos, and rob comes in to record his bass. They might all jam on it but James and Lars are the first guys to get a song going.

[@ralphiecifaretto8961]

So don't listen to them.

[@P-zo6rh]

Such a great idea to make those videos... thank you man you rock !

[@briteppr62]

I attended the show on 11/1 at the Hollywood Bowl. All band members gave an outstanding performance. Axl’s vocals were not only fine throughout the show and this imo was his best, strongest vocal performance in years. The only incident was during November Rain, the mic crapped out momentarily.

[@RUfromthe40s]

they were never fine!!!

[@jbc00per]

This sounds awful though, c'mon

[@Actionfiguremagicshorts]

You ? Are SO fibbing😊

[@RUfromthe40s]

@@jbc00per yes it sounds i wonder how so many people say it´s good

[@RUfromthe40s]

@@jbc00per yes,it´s right to say and i say it you , C´mon!!! it sure sounds AWFUL or maybe my band was very good and i was the singer , there was a hit song at a highschool level that said "yes,yes, teach me good" because of a baeutifull teatcher i had in English, it was kind of rock punkish,and i produced masterized and recorded it in full reels studer recorder from my father home studio ,we didn´t had drummer because there wasn´t any available ,a set of drums is expensive so a electronic keyboard from the late 60´s had rythm section with drums sound and speed adjustment for the rythm, maybe it´s better to call it fuzion punk rock without forgeting the ish because not knowing to sing and play guitar at the same time ,the two chords i knew with all pedals i found at home including a wah wah pedal and a fat cat screamer it sounded full when all were playing,we even had a cover song from the hollies the one that he says "he´s my brother" slow type but we played it the fast as possible so no one would find the errors while playing also had a 50´s grundig microphone, that when on it distorted my voice so was cool or maybe not but felt good having a heroin trip with LSD it seems we were the best but we recorded the shows so it was horrible even when making the best solo of my life when wearing the recording i didn´t even hit the keys, so not like that santana live album in japan where all songs seems a jam session but with a cool cover

[@scotv5099]

I love how you never get sidetracked!

[@juliarenaultartist5247]

I think you gave a very fair review, Justin. Much as I adore Guns N Roses, this song never really seemed to get going. I felt I was waiting for the big moment that did not deliver. However, I have learnt from you that recordings made on phones or played through phones can suffer from compression. I watched GNR on tv from Glastonbury, and the sound was not good, yet when I saw them a few days later in Hyde Park, London they were truly magnificent, and the sound was without fault. That said, there are a small number of GNR songs that don’t grab me, and maybe this is one. As always, I appreciate your openhearted reviews.

[@patiodweller]

Love GnR!!! This one is my 80th favorite Gunners song.

[@bayleyaustin2202]

I think you should definitely do a reaction to it when the studio version is released!! It’ll probably sound great! The thing is with Axl unfortunately is that he still has a great voice BUT he can’t maintain it a whole three hour show. I’ve seen them twice since the reunion and he always sounds killer at the start but as they get later into the set he starts to squeal a bit! And I don’t mind it. He’s in his 60s now. His voice was never gonna stay in top form at that age with how it is!! This was probably later in the set so he wasn’t in top form. Hopefully the studio version sounds better and I bet it will!!

[@JohnChearman-r1o]

Singing live well is really hard, in the studio u got as many takes as u want plus nowadays u can take a section out whether a word or a full verse n replace it easy. PCs have made doing stuff like this incredibly easy, from a lifelong GnR fan

[@Marklar3]

I think the problem with the 2nd to last chord of the into was that it decreased the tension/dissonance at the wrong time. Too early, and on a weak beat in this case.

[@Goldilush]

The song is the same chord progression the entire time. 😂

[@Lnps123]

GN'R will easily sold million if they release an album even in this day and age. They stamped their names in the music world which cannot be erased.

[@nomo9344]

Saw them at the Power Trip. The musicianship was outstanding; however, the vocals were less than stellar. This appears to be much the same.

[@FloorManiac]

Im pretty sure everyone accepts that Axl isnt in his prime. But what people cant appreciate is that his style of singing is A) extremely difficult and B) quite painful and taxing on the vocal chords. Personally, I sang in a somewhat similar fashion for several years, and it is something that takes constant practice and physical training. Also know that as you age, it takes the body much longer to recover. Of all singers out there, Axl deserves not only forgiveness if he misses a note, but also credit for the fact that he's got the balls to get up there and give it to us still. I only wish there were more young people making good heavy music these days rather than spending all their time watching KZbin.

[@vicvega3614]

​@@FloorManiacI saw them in August in Pittsburgh and yea he missed some notes but nobody cared cause we were all too busy having a f *cking blast, and many times I still cant explain what I saw because it was that good, songs like coma, double talking jive, rocket queen and i had tears. They did some punk songs with Duff singing, but yea overall Axl did great. Saw them in 2016 also but i was too drunk, this time i didn't drink.

[@freedomisslavery6840]

He's 60

[@nomo9344]

Halford is in his 70s and Dickinson is in his late 60s and they still sound great.@kevinmichael9482

[@unclejimmy9674]

@@freedomisslavery6840 yes he is, but he sounded like the creepy old man from Family Guy.... kind of funny, but watching that for over 2 hours was painful. I had to leave before they finished. I saw them back in 2016 at Coachella and he sounded great, this show at Powertrip was not that great. But hey, they're still at it. Good for them!

[@T.E.P..]

I'm super late to subbing .... however it's been a delight to discover your channel ... thank you for all the music and thank you for making this channel and hope 2023 has been full of long lasting memories for you and the ones you LOVE

[@TristanRiversMusic]

Its hard to pull off epic songs like this live. If you can listen through this poor quality of the phone recording you can hear what this song is supposed to be. If you are looking for more Appetite for Destruction from Axl, the truth is that has not been GnR longer than it has been. If you like the Illusion style to present style GnR I promise this song will be incredible in a full studio recording. There is some great stuff happening here harmonically and dynamically! Maybe not the sleazy rock that some were looking for, but if you want a new song like Estranged or November rain this is absolutely like that...or even something like The Garden...underrated song in my books.

[@TristanRiversMusic]

lol Seriously, we still doing these scams on KZbin? I hadn't seen these for a while. Sure, fake Justin Hawkins. I will happily accept my prize and send you my banking info or a large sum of money to claim it. Thanks! 🤣

[@ozasuicide7207]

He sounds excellent live, you tube cant do justice, they should release proshot videos

[@steveknievel]

Back of the school bus headbanging to paradise city, this doesn't compare

[@nanakmccann]

GnR has been pretty consistently debuting their new songs with a live performance a few days before the recorded version is released. I'll wait till the recorded version comes out to judge. Band didn't sound in sync but the song has potential.

[@ETIKUT99]

I wish you had a date on the south coast of England Justin, love your you tube channel, watching and listening to you on here reminds me of sitting and chatting with my old musician mates

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

If you can make it to Bristol or Hayes! Please do!

[@ETIKUT99]

@user-..HawkinsRides winner?! Winner for what?

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

That was a scam account

[@ryanhansen1325]

Saw GNR at Hershey back in August. It was one of the best shows I’ve ever been to!

[@sirtogii5216]

Don't mind the song and reckon it will sound ace on the album. Live performances can always bite you in the ass.

[@restsama]

I very much remember when GNR started touring in 2001-02 with the new ChineseD songs, and fan audio recordings were available, people reacted the same way. The GNR2002 London show is one of my favourites still, but the crowd really didnt know what to react to Chinese Democracy, Madagascar, The Blues (now Street of dreams), Rhijad, hearing them for the first time. But they became iconic songs, Madagascar for me is one of the very best Axl songs ever. So i think i like this, and the crowd will like it too, when the song comes around.

[@mattgriffin2880]

Oooh. Axl is doing his King Diamond impression.........badly.

[@robertsmatisons8278]

Love your insights, thank Rock for Justin Hawkins Rides Again! I still remember making eye contact with you in 2012 when you supported Lady GaGa in Riga, Latvia. During the song Love on the Rocks I was one of the only ones singing along and you saluted me. The Darkness was the most pleasant surprise of that day for me. Cheers, Justin!

[@PrescottValley]

😬

[@SphazeTV]

Axl sounds way better live than on camera. I saw them two months ago and it sounded incredibly live but my videos didn't capture it

[@leonardobautista2647]

Seems like a cheap excuse to me if you watch the camera videos with him in acdc he sounds incredible, so either he lost his voice or he's singing differently on purpose

[@bryanfahey3144]

Yeah I agree - I’ve seen them live - front row - was blown away but my phone sounded like a bassy mess.

[@sunnyscaper8560]

I seen GnR live once. Axl really has a lot of energy. If nothing else, at least he keeps me entertained through his sheer energy on stage.

[@DoMw94]

Those opening notes are Richard on the guitar

[@andrewsingh]

I could sit and watch Justin work out a random song all day

[@derrygowley]

Have to admit November rain is one of the best songs ever written

[@TheFireroom]

Justin you hit the nail on the head, slash was definitely busking solo

[@SubSonicDistortion]

Hey Justin, what are your thoughts on Jimmy Page at the most recent Hall of Fame performance. Jimmy was playing so good, he looked youthful up there and just put on a solid performance. If you get time would be sweet to see you pull that up and review, Jimmy needs more love than he gets these days, you don't see him around often and to me he is just a treasure. Cheers

[@-KYUSS-]

Definitely revisit this song once the studio version is released.

[@bloodyhellism]

It's just as bad really if not worse

[@aleksik4028]

Slash, Duff, Steven and Izzy have prolly done hundred albums and million interviews in the time Axl has put out one album and few interviews. Then again theres some integrity in there.

[@RivingtonAve]

I listened to ‘Monsters’ which leaked last week and has since disappeared again. It’s much easier on the ear and a really satisfying listen. The General hopefully a slow burner but sounds like a demo to me.

[@RivingtonAve]

@user-..HawkinsRides sounds promising, what do I win?

[@olliestevens754]

​@@RivingtonAvenothing, it's a bot

[@venomlords]

Good call on the Something in the Way comparison. I hear that too.

[@barry1369]

I’m actually really into this song. Love the lyrics

[@CSorglos]

Man, your chanel is such an entertainment! Thanks a lot!

[@adrianrendon6570]

I was there at the Hollywood bowl both nights and believe me when I say that this song being played live was the greatest thing I've ever heard at any concert. It was a masterpiece.

[@ROOKTABULA]

I think the AC/DC tour when Axl filled in did 2 things: Showed what a machine Brian Johnson is and maybe borked William Bailey's pipes a bit.

[@RosieHarp]

I love your Mick Jagger. You always give me a laugh MrH 😘

[@andrewbarker9773]

after the life he has lead I imagine somethings will never be the same as they were but it is still Axel and the Gunners doing what they do

[@slashthe2nd]

Live performance for a 1st impression isn't always a good start.

[@livealoha50f]

Who would have thought that you would be this skilled at this KZbin thing. So in the pocket!

[@Mac-td7lt]

In a world of mediocrity and garbage music, The Darkness came out and was like a bomb and a blessing to people that realized what they were hearing.

[@chrisbrumbaugh9936]

Thing called love is something I only try in karaoke, wish my high register was reliable enough to pull it live.

[@treyb387]

Love Justin's insightful posts and humor..meeting him during our VIP experience last month in Philly was awesome. The whole band are great guys who are incredibly talented and chill who made us laugh and enjoy the show. Keep it up Justin! 🤘🎸🎤

[@LordRahl1975]

“The pain just wont stop” - has he thought of stopping his singing? Sad seeing a legacy being shredded.

[@Princesimbathelegit]

it's about Axl's childhood abuse from his stepfather. not really a song to call out Axl on and as well this is from playing a 3h show the day before which he cant do anymore, last nights performance of this was so much better

[@pattonPwr]

Don’t like don’t listen

[@Princesimbathelegit]

@@dansharpe2364 Yesterday he played it 10x better with hitting all the high notes and zero cracks. also this was the first time Axl sang it since the spring before the tour, he can sing it this is just a bad example to show one cuz its his first attempt second he played the night before and blew his voice a little. just remember Axl is 62 now and not in his 30s GNR songs are hard to ing especially with the style Axl sings in

[@LordRahl1975]

@@pattonPwr I won’t. I much prefer Axl in his prime when he was absolutely unstoppable.

[@nightowlrecordingstudio6437]

Great,honest thoughts with a positive vibe. Love it. Thanks for the video. Hey from Canada!

[@Nicolasmondragon707]

Justin Fucking Hawkins Rides Againnnnnnn! In the Jungle baby! 🎸🎶🎶🎶

[@Farbod-ce3fe]

Hey Justin, That was my first time watching your video which I found it pretty interesting. I personally think the General is their best song in last 7 years. I saw their show on October 19. I was in front row, and Axl voice was Fn AWSOME!!! Everyone was in love with Axl voice. He seemed pretty happy and confident on the stage. And to the people who think he’s voice is not as same as 90s, whose voice is same as 20/30 years ago? His deep voice sounds exactly like past, it’s just his highest notes which is not as same as 90s but still sounds amazing.

[@j.r.shartzer]

I think Izzy was a more important ingredient than he's given credit for. Even with Slash back, there's something missing.

[@kerenolivero7097]

GnR have been tight, happy & very successful. No one is taking anything away from Izzy, but they do not need him, just as Izzy does not need GnR.

[@blacksunshine7485]

Guns and Roses began and finished at Appetite for me. With 1 albums worth of various tracks after that. That's all. Loved the first Snakepit album and the first Velvet Revolver album. Various other tracks here and there but I've laid my expectations of GnR to bed. And why should they cater for me?

[@aleksik4028]

Was big fan back in the day. Dont ever bother if they release something "new".

[@dave-jk6en]

Same here, his voice has been gone for years. Sounds absolutely awful here, and the song isn’t very good anyway.

[@Princesimbathelegit]

@@dave-jk6en hes singing in a clean register Rasp Damaged his voice to much and hes improving slowly with a few bad shows every so often

[@dave-jk6en]

@@Princesimbathelegit I dunno, every performance I’ve seen over the last few years has been bad, sounds like Mickey Mouse

[@Princesimbathelegit]

@@dave-jk6en the Mickey mouse saying was used for his 2012-2014 performances and again in 2018-2021, it's not really mickey its clean with power behind it the reason it was called mickey was because he was always sounding out of air when he was singing. just a fun fact for you :)

[@MrJC1]

​@@dave-jk6enor kermit... 🤣

[@afrolund80]

I've never been a GNR fan. But there's something about listening to Sweet Child Of Mine on a bright sunny day.

[@captainkirk70]

Jagger can run around a stadium with walkways for 2.5hrs without missing a note or beat. At f*cking EIGHTY.

[@steve10]

I think it shows Axl has a recording voice, I can remember their appearance on Freddie Mercury's tribute , it was going so well until he came on and screeched out of tune , I get his voice on the record, he sounds great, live , ive never understood the appeal. Whereas the Stones have rarely ever failed live , and that's just in the last 20 years when they have been far older than Axl , let alone before that.

[@captainkirk70]

@@steve10 I thought he did fine in the early days. Even Patience on the music awards. He really needs the help of tuning down further for his high voice. It's pretty much gone. But getting in shape would help alot. He needs lipo and his beard back. His face looks so bloated and weird. Hair extensions too. Go for an old biker look. He looks like he's been working in a factory for 30 years and somebody bought him some fancy new country duds. Led Zep tuned down to C standard for that last reunion and Plant kinda pulled it off. He's the same as Axl. Blew out his voice years ago. Plant was toast in '73.

[@chriscanada4744]

True - but you and I can sing a Stones tune just fine. Now sing GnR. It’s a voice you get to use for a decade or so. A 1% wailing banshee vocal. Axl is way past ever singing like that again.

[@marcs8325]

Not a lot of people do that however. Mick Jagger is one of the greats.

[@ralphiecifaretto8961]

There's nothing difficult about singing a Stones song.

[@bryandraughn9830]

You're a very generous guy.

[@Guitar387]

Guns n roses were great when Steven was in the band and to be fair use your illusion 1 and 2 was also incredible but after that they went seriously down hill. bring back Steven Adler 😂. Yes im a real fan I have their tattoos and saw them live back in the day many times.

[@Liv1ngTheDream]

Axl was balls to the wall, nobody in rock should be thinking about limiting their music to preserve their voice and perform live 30-40 years down the line. Sure he's got plenty left to hit some tracks out of the park in the studio, here's hoping another album's on the books.

[@SteepiBlanphe]

The studio recordings do sound great, but live I can't un-hear mickey mouse ever since someone pointed it out

[@8thouseson]

Ever since gnr shifted to the full in ear no amps on stage era their whole sound is a bit thin. I think they have become super conscientious of their onstage volume and that in turn really takes away from the overall aggressiveness of their sound

[@neilsherer1766]

Do you not realize that the "silent stage" isn't for you, it's for the artists to keep what hearing they have left. You're fooling yourself to think that they don't sound as aggressive without amps screaming on stage. Tell that to Messhugah who don't use amps and haven't for 10 years or more.

[@lou.yorke.x]

John recorded it as a demo on a cassette deck, modern technology brought it to life.

[@botchick]

I have a theory that what made Guns N' Roses is what's killing them. When they emerged it was like an explosion of disobedience. They refused continually to hear any argument that might help them avoid bad ideas. The original art of the debut, their rejection of workaday hair metal schtick, the offensive material on Lies, the bloat of the November Rain video, Axl's booty shorts, the 15 years between albums... I'm sure everyone around them was driven completely mad, but they could pull it off. Now they're out in rough seas and won't pick up the goddamn radio for some direction. I pity the video wall designer trying to understand why he's animating a crocodile swimming through magenta fluid for a song called "The General." Yeah, they'll sell tickets to play hits. But the band who played the Ritz in NYC when Appetite came out would probably beat the snot out of them. Live by the sword, die by the sword.

[@TheNothing6]

"Axl's booty shorts!" 🤣😂😂😂 I needed that laugh! 👍🏼

[@LisaRichards_123]

A very well known concert promoter once told me that one third of the people are there for the event of it, a third are there so they can say they were there, and a third are there because of the music.

[@leezirkle7840]

I loved it! Any new music coming out is great to me.

[@cdraper7277]

I see why this didn't make the last record. The song needed to stay on the trash heap.

[@w4shep]

GNR always timely and striking while the iron is hot !! 🥶

[@TheRnROutlaw]

It’s absolutely astonishing both musically and the fact that they had the balls to release such a tender moment live. GnR rucking rule.

[@71bassg]

I love this stuff i saw them at the milton keynes bowl in 1993 i think love them

[@Thinkforwardnow]

💯 agree Appetite for Destruction is the best debut album!! We are the same age Level 48 and I vividly remember everything about it when it came out. Every song is a banger. Front to back. The cover is badass. Have purchased multiple copies of every format because of wear. Mostly cassettes. ✏️ lol

[@morkzd]

Meh. Pearl Jam's Ten is better.

[@tracywilliamson4275]

Well, I'm 60 and I beg to differ. The best debut album came from The Darkness! And Pearl Jam.

[@GregScott616]

Watching here in Australia 😊

[@alisonholly2841]

Same 😊

[@claire-christmas-august73]

✌🏻🌏🇦🇺🤘🏻

[@themobseat]

This song feels like a track that was cranked out in a weekend.

[@JoBru123]

Intro song gets me every time ✌️✌️

[@Mistressofthegroove]

I think they are sorely missing Izzy... And that his vocal surgery made him cautious (rightly so) but to the detriment of balls to the wall vocals. A friend of mine called this tour the 'alimony tour' 🤣🤣🤣

[@zaynekvam9404]

He’s never had vocal surgery. Just speculation from people who have no idea.

[@Mistressofthegroove]

@@zaynekvam9404 he had polyps surgery in the 80s, where the hell were you?

[@zaynekvam9404]

@@Mistressofthegroove link me proof then