On Saturday, December 11th, Guns n’ Roses are set to perform in Perth. The legendary Axl Rose will be taking the stage at the Perth Motorplex located at Kwinana Beach.
But, let’s be honest—he’s not *that* great…really. The standout member of GNR was undoubtedly Slash. With all the hype surrounding him, it’s fair to say Axl is over-rated. Of course, that’s not on Slash; it’s just the way it is.
In my opinion, Slash’s group Velvet Revolver surpasses GNR. Don’t get me wrong; I’m not out to take down GNR. I genuinely enjoy their music; they have some timeless songs that have stood the test of time. What I want people to recognize is the reality of Axl Rose…a cockhead.
Have you heard about his performance in Dublin, where the band didn’t come on stage until after 11:00pm?
Axl, fans want to enjoy the band, and that kind of behavior is neither cool nor clever, my friend.
When he finally appeared on stage, plastic bottles started raining down on him. Fortunately, they were plastic, so he wasn’t in physical danger.
He told the audience to “fuck off” and warned that one more thrown bottle would lead them to leave the stage. He’s lucky the Irish didn’t get some rope…perhaps they should have.
Years ago, I went to see The Damned (the creators of the first-ever punk album—a brilliant punk band from 
Croydon, England) in North London, and when they returned for an encore, the guitarist Captain Sensible was rocking just a red beret (his signature look), burgundy Dr. Martens, and a string vest…that was *all* he had on.
Fans hurled actual bottles at him—not plastic. He was jumping around trying to head-butt them.
I’m not suggesting anyone should leap up to head-butt beer bottles…even if they are plastic. Honestly, Captain Sensible acted foolishly. A friend from The Transistors (another Croydon punk band, by chance) had a habit, at age 15, of finding pubs with fish tanks, throwing slime at the ceiling, and watching it fall back into the tank. Naturally, the landlord would kick them out, and they’d move on to the next pub.
Meanwhile, another Transistors member was at home with Captain Sensible’s dad, sniffing glue…Sniffing Glue…with his dad!
Again, I am not advocating for Axl Rose to engage in slime-throwing, nor do I believe anyone should ever sniff glue or petrol or anything of that nature. However, he does seem to display the personality traits of a plankton.
Regarding KORN, they are an outstanding band with incredibly great songs. If by any chance you haven’t heard of them, I recommend starting with the obvious pick, “Freak on a Leash,” and then keep exploring. You’ll discover some fantastic tracks like “Y’All Want a Single,” “A.D.I.D.A.S.,” “Right Now,” and the painfully beautiful “Alone I Break.”
KORN seems to offer a depth that GNR/Axl Rose lacks…did you catch that? Did you see what I did there…GNR (Slash) Axl…haha, I inadvertently made a joke.
I can’t say precisely how much it will cost to attend the show at Kwinana Beach, and honestly, it doesn’t matter much either. If it turns out to be too costly, there’s nothing to be done about it, and if you’re a GNR/Axl fan, my thoughts won’t change your mind, because you enjoy him…and that is ultimately the point of attending any performance.
For those who missed GNR the first time or were too young, I hope it will be a memorable experience for you. Experiencing those classic songs will undoubtedly be wonderful. It is unfortunate that Slash won’t be there to provide GNR with the edge that most would agree disappeared with his departure.
Anyway, check out KORN, if nothing else, as they truly rock.
All that Axl Rose has ever been known for is wearing Lycra shorts that showcased the outline of his bell-end.
Which precisely defines what you are…a bell-end.
by Wallace McTavish
