TalkingMetal.com
and antiMusic's Day in Rock present TEXTing
GNR Special
On Friday May 12th,
2006 Guns N' Roses will return to the stage with the 1st of a string of
sold out concerts in New York City. antiMusic has teamed up with TalkingMetal.com
to bring you a unique "review" of the concert as it happens. Providing
that cell service is available*: As the band strikes the 1st note, Talking
Metal's Mark Strigl will be texting us updates with details about the show.
So you will be getting the details as close to real time as possible as
Guns N' Roses make their triumphant return to the stage!
Because we do not
know what time the band will be hitting the stage we can not give you a
definite kick off time for this special, so keep checking back as Mark's
updates will be posted as soon as they come in!
PLEASE WAIT A COUPLE OF MINUTES BETWEEN REFRESHES
UPDATES have
a little patience. updates will be posted as they come in.
BY REQUEST, NEW POSTS MOVED TO THE TOP.
AGAIN PLEASE DO NOT RELOAD MORE THAN ONCE EVERY THREE MINUTES OR
SO!
1:16 EST Show is over
(thanks for everyone that come over today for
the updates. A HUGE THANKS TO MARK FROM TALKING METAL FOR THE UPDATES!
Be sure to check Talkingmetal.com
in a couple hours for a special post show podcast! Also see Talking
Metal afterparty info at the bottom of this page. shoutout to those that
reposted on GNR forums too. Almost 300K hits to this page tonight!
YES, GUNS N ROSES ARE BACK! - antiMusic!)
1:13 EST Robin crowd surfing.... That might be it
some delayed updates
12:12 Bumble's guitar shaped like foot
12:30 "Chinese Democracy"
1:07 EST Robin solo followed by "Paradise City"
1:02 EST I am very impressed with ROBIN
1:00 EST Axl hitting every note 2 Hours in without a problem!
12:58 EST Robin in crowd (believe Mark means he stagedove)
12:54 EST Nighttrain
12:50 EST "I see you people singing the new songs. You downloaded
them fuckers!" Axl
now playing I.R.S.
12:48 EST Other sources: Played Patience
12:37 EST TWAT Tommy and Axl hug
12:25 EST Baz is on stage right now (My Michelle).
12:16 EST Axl is at piano for "November Rain"
12:10 EST Axl introduces "Mr Bumblefoot" for a guitar solo
12:05 EST Playing "Out to Get me"
11:54 EST - message delayed? Nailed scream at end of "You could be mine" - they sound awesome
From MyGNR went into The Blues from Dizzy's solo.
From Mark - IZZY HAS NOT PLAYED
11:58 EST Dizzy center stage on grand piano doing a solo
Guitarist Confirmed! 8:49 EST Intro'd band. New guitarist is Bumblefoot. Playing "u could
b mine"
11:42 EST Madgascar (Mark will not be updating on every song, just highlights...)
going to reboot both servers again. Estimated
downtime 5 minutes.
11:38 EST Axl's voice sounds great. Very Strong. Wearing
jeans and black button shirt
11:27 EST Sweet child of Mine. Finck has long hair and beard
(from Keavin@antimusic ) I don't know about you guys but even vicariously
through Mark the excitement level here at antiMusic is really high!
GUNS ARE BACK!
If you're having trouble refreshing this page, some cool Gun fans are
mirroring updates over at the Here
Today Gone To Hell boards
Doesn't get Better Than this! 11:13 EST Now playing Better!
11:11 EST Mr Brownstone!
11:07 EST "It so easy" sounds amazing
The guitar mystery? - 11:04 EST Looks like Bumble Not sure?
Welcome Back to the Jungle! - 11:02 EST First song is "Welcome to the Jungle"
10:59 EST House lights down
10:55 EST Sound guys at mixing board just stood up
10:51 EST Beers placed on amps
10:48 - main server rebooted, second server
online. excessive reloaders will be banned, sorry but we have thousands
of people checking here so be cool with the refreshes so everyone can stay
up to date!
10:32 EST Teen Spirit on PA - Roadies checking stage Bring
the Noise just came on PA
10:18 EST Stage is ready. People freaking out
10:11 EST Over packed! Crowd singing along to Metallica. Crazy excitement
10:06 EST Insane energy in this room right now. Run Dmc Blasting over PA
Hangin' @ 10:01 EST Eddie Trunk hanging here with me. - he has to leave soon
to do his show. Great guy
Talking Metal / Bumblefoot connection @9:59 EST Capt T aka (Mark) Used to play gigs with him (Bumblefoot) he is from
Jersey
9:51 EST.... BFMV done. I liked them
Drink up! @ 9:40 EST Peter Greene bought my wife a drink. nice guy and great actor
and guns fan
(from keavin@antimusic) latest guitar rumor is it's Bumblefoot aka Ron Thal see
his site he did cancel some upcoming shows but we'll know for sure
in a short while
rumor: ticketmaster supposedly just released some tickets for Monday
night's show...
Bullet for the opening band? @ 9:30 EST Mixed reaction to BFMV. Some boos
outside source (Gunsnroses.us) @ 9:24 EST Stage Design: Red arcs angling outward on sides of stage. Vertical
GNR banners with new chinese font and graphics - Cream colored with black
or dark brown font. more
Bullet For My Valentine has started @ 9:08 EST
Baz Attack @ 9:05 EST Fans grabbing Baz as he is ushered in
Bada Bing! @ 9:02PM EST Furio (Federico Castelluccio) from the Sopranos is also there.
Kool & the Gang @ 9:00PM EST we are in standing next to actor from Plus Fiction, the one Willis
killed. (Peter Greene aka Zed see photo below Willis didn't actually
kill him in the movie- Keavin)
@ the venue @ 8:55PM EST In Line. just say Sebastian
Outside source / antimusic update @ 8:24PM EST People are lined up around the block to get in... About 10 minutes
ago, Mark was told by someone at Mustang Harrys that the doors were still
closed but texted him back that others said they were open... should
get some on the spot updates starting soon.
2nd message -@ 8:14PM EST tons of fans hanging at this bar. they have come from all over.
Heading to the venue soon
1st message - testing @ 6:03PM EST Mark texted: Checking in: heading to a preshow party at Mustang
Harrys.
BY REQUEST, NEW POSTS MOVED TO THE TOP. AGAIN PLEASE DO NOT
RELOAD MORE THAN ONCE EVERY THREE MINUTES OR SO!
AFTER
THE SHOW
For those in New
York City you can join Talking Metal's co-hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy
at American Trash on 1st Ave between 76th and 77th Street for the Talking
Metal GNR After Party.
Talking Metal are
expecting to also record a special post show podcast, check TalkingMetal.com
for that.
* if for some reason Mark is unable to send us text updates (lack of
service etc), we will do our best to get you a brief update on what happened
as soon as possible.
Hailstorm appears to have some tickets for the NYC shows. If
you're still looking click here. They do have a few under $100 at the
time of this posting.
Comments?
Posted by Bodhi:
I love Axl Rose's solo band...What you mean???
Posted by No-One:
Bodhi Sucks. Be happy they're back.
Posted by d_l:
Major props to you guys for making this possible.
Posted by leaks****ers:
**** bumblefoot and his foot shaped guitar
Posted by Bodhi:
Ron Thal sucks.
Posted by jack:
they're playing TWAT!!!! ****!!!
Posted by jimmyb:
is the band tight? and axl sounds really great?
Posted by jimmyb:
mark rules still hope izzy plays a few old ones
Posted by jimmyb:
need to know izzy or not?
Posted by RJ:
Is Izzy there? people are saying he's playing with teh band
Posted by jimmyb:
no izzy?
Posted by jimmyb:
whos in the band
Posted by jimmyb:
whos in the band
Posted by Mastah:
WE NEED some bootlegs!
Posted by maryanne:
OMG this is awesome.GUNS N ROSES, GUNS N'ROSES, GUNs N'Roses!!! Thanks guys for the updates.Very much appreciated
Posted by West Arkeen:
how is Axls voice?
Posted by RJ:
Better?!! ARGH! I wish i could hear it!
Posted by RJ88:
****ing awesome....i just hope they play ALOT of new songs...doesnt look like it though
Posted by mariogunner:
great work guys, so easier to read now,thanx a lot, keep on the good work
Posted by Metal mimi:
I wish I was there biznachos ... but I was too broke ~! so my Bf will go !
Posted by The puto esse:
Guns shaLL rull ... we need some updates dough
Posted by FlipGuitarist:
Finck sux no offence
Posted by WEST ARKEEN:
WHAS WRONG WITH THE UPDATE?
Posted by jimmyb:
finck is really good killed at rio show
Posted by Taxl:
Thank you
Posted by sludgemaster:
there is a slash imposter ...oh this must be a joke its brian young of david lee roth band with the slash hat on and a les paul
Posted by mariogunner:
i agree with this idea, is there anyway the new post is at the top ?
Posted by MoHaN:
Finck cannot play all the leads. Dont get me wrong, he is real good, but cant handle buckets riffs.
Posted by dude:
site's gonna crash :(
Posted by FC INTER:
guns n roses ARE BACK!!!THE ROCK IS BACK
Posted by Taxl:
New post should be at the top,
Posted by Johnebebad:
Izzy is in the building-my bud is a doorman--Izzy is here !
Posted by euu:
=D GUNS forever
Posted by izzy:
I recognice slash's guitartech holy crape !
Posted by Jason Rockhill:
Ticketmaster does have Monday Mezz tickets available now..go get them
Posted by jimmyb:
is the venue cool can you see from the floor in the back
Posted by sorrowpart:
where r the pics of that stage?!?
Posted by Eusougunner:
9:24 p.m. - "Stage Design: Red arcs angling outward on sides of stage. Vertical GNR banners with new chinese font and graphics - MUCH improved from the ’02 look. Cream colored with black or dark brown font. Great t-shirts as well. All graphics are substantially better than 2002."
Posted by jackamo:
haha they are booing the opening band!
Posted by jimmyb:
praying for izzy or slash hope of a real reunion
Posted by FC INTER:
i know jimmyb, i know and it's a joke, of course is a joke.is incredible to see still tonight the name of Slash!!!But, according Axl, i think the new guitar could be a great surprise. (not May...i don't know who). i hope is izzy.
Posted by Eusougunner:
News about new guitar?
Posted by jimmyb:
axl didnt seem thrilled with may when on the radio the other night
Posted by dude:
Slash is not there...VR has a concert tonight
Posted by FC INTER:
where is brian May?
Posted by GNR INSIDER:
Slash is now at the Hammerstein. Discussions as to what to play are on going.
Posted by jimmyb:
finck can play all the leads
Posted by Evergreen_Layne:
Izzy plays rhythm. Its a new lead guitarist
Posted by rickyf:
i think izzy
Posted by jimmyb:
will there be a songlist im going monday
Posted by jimmyb:
cant wait for the updates whose the guitarist
Posted by clepsy:
do you post some picture from the show here?
Posted by clepsy:
do you post some picture from the show here?
Posted by Evergreen_Layne:
And then what happened....
Posted by Caluca:
you better update this faster...
Posted by Dee:
Thanks antimusic and talkingmetal your the next best thing to being at the concert.
Posted by Axl Fan:
Lucky New York bastards. Thanks antimusic and talkingmetal for giving us details.
