Ooh, I'd really like that. I've always thought the problem with ChiDem's reception was never the music, it was just the public's perception. Instead of this being Axl Rose's adventurous new post-GNR band, it was seen as merely a bunch of hired guns that could never replace the originals. But if Axl keeps Duff & Slash in GNR, meanwhile reuniting with Stinson, Bucket and Finck in a solo band, then they could finish CD 2 & 3 without it being unfairly judged against Appetite & Illusions.

Yeah, I'm also surprised that there wasn't much mentioned about a massive trove of unreleased demos leaking. I wouldn't expect the mainstream media to care much, but even the hard rock/metal blogs I follow didn't mention it. I admit, I haven't paid much attention for years, since there hasn't been any new music, and I've long since given up hope on ChiDem 2 ever being released. But I started seeing articles about "Massive GNR fan banned for life for posting new leaked demos" and I'm like wait, what? New demos? I mean, yeah, it sucks that dude got banned, but NEW DEMOS? Fuuuuck, why did I not know about this sooner?

Ha, my mind saw the same thing.

As much as I'd love to see Bucket return, I sincerely doubt that will ever happen. Like Axl, Bucket is a one of a kind talent that is truly devoted to his music above all else, and will do what's in his heart rather than what may be in his financial best interest.

That said, however, both his parents have passed away in the last couple of years, and there have been rumors of him having a huge stack of medical bills to pay. So who knows, anything is possible. Maybe at least he'll hook up wit Axl and they can finish up whatever is left to do for CD part 2. Also, with Ron and Ashba gone, there's hopefully no need to go back in and tinker with songs that should have been completed years ago.