That's stupid. How much he gets shit on already by Axl apologists would be multiplied tenfold if he aired that laundry in public.
"Doing all kinds of press" "bury the reunion", catch yourself on.

& why should anyone give the 2016 Guns a break?! They're phoning in the same neutered, specious facade every show, ripping off their fans, milking nostalgia. You sound like mrID on this one that we should be content with this & not question it & the bullshit surrounding it, just shovel the shit down your throat & be grateful for what you get.

You're being too kind.
It was fuckin terrible.

But yea the financial split does speak of the character of them. Fuckers.

Are they more Hyde Park than Download these days? Is the fan base?
Again tho, they've history with the place so no question really, if they are only doin one UK show.

I still don't think it's likely they'd only do the one UK stadium - never mind England but pass on Scotland r Wales/Millenium stadium.. Doesn't make sense for live nation to limit themselves by making Download exclusive.
Defo would return, prob announce Download first mind.. It's relatively early in the summer too.

Tbh the prices of tickets for the tour, a festival gig would maybe work out better value

Do Download insert exclusivity clauses? I don't think they do - from memory I think Metallica played shows the year they did Download?

If you're a festival, where's the appeal in paying the premium if you're not getting exclusivity?

There were a few stadium acts in England this summer. I'd imagine GnR will light upon the same sorta venues. City of Manchester Stadium n the like.
When was last time Wembley hosted a concert tho? Don't they usually use Milton Keynes Bowl or what have you? Obv Wembley is more iconic & GnR have history there, I just can't remember last time I saw it advertised for a gig. I could well be wrong tho as I'm not up to date on these things.

Bit harsh that judgement, Ragnar, of him being an irresponsible quitter. You're leaving little scope for Izzy's side of the story. The guy had obviously scared himself into going clean, then rocks up at those infamous Chicago rehearsals & sees the shit still hitting the fan from every angle. It's a question of survival.
The head melting behaviour of all involved in the Illusions sessions & first tours, I'd have cashed my cheque and walked too.

& it's not like they built this huge empire after he left. They're pretty much right where they were when he quit.
Then came back to help out - but that fact is often overlooked when haters hate on the guy & deny him credit. Gilby irresponsible for breaking his wrist..