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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! 

Eddie Trunk is doing some on air updates as well  listen live online!

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?


They call you
What do you think ?:



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.



 


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