Axl Interview
January, 2001
Radio Rock And Pop Chile
By Pato Cuevas
Axl, good afternoon.
Hello? We're on the air now.
Axl: Very good
Well, I'm going to ask you a few questions. I'm gonna try to translate as soon as you
answer. So you have to be as clearly, clear as possible OK?; The first question is: What
places did you visit in Chile? I understand that you guys, the guys from Iron Maiden
recommended you Chile for you to rest and to have a few resting days. What can you tell me
about that?
Axl: I never talked to anybody from Iron Maiden. So I don't know what you're
talking about.
But what was your idea of having some rest here in Chile
Axl: The idea was, I wanted to play Buenos Aires and Santiago. And for us. For some
reasons that did not work out right now. So I wanted to come anyway. I wanted to
experience and feel what it was like to be in Argentina and feel the people.
What places did you visit Axl? Did you hear what I said?
Axl: Yes, I went to Las Tacas. Um, and basically here in Santiago I went to
different places. I went to museums here in Santiago. And some different places, but just
to meet different people and see what they.
Axl, the intensity of the festivals both Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires put you in
contact with the South America and after many years with the people How to feel about the
live shows you did.
Axl: We only played in Rio and it was amazing. And it was amazing to play for the
people, it was amazing that the people were that, were so happy and so excited. Um, it
was. It worked for the band and I was very proud of them. I thought that they did very
well. And it was very fun for me to play with the new band.
Axl, um. Every fan, every Guns N' Roses fan expect you to record a new album. When is
it gonna be possible to hear new material from Guns N' Roses?
[pause]
Axl, are you there?
Axl: I'm here.
Yes, did you understand?
Axl: Yes I understood
When is it gonna be the new album? Is it possible that we're gonna have a new record
from Guns N' Roses?
Axl: Yes, I've heard. Um, hopefully we will put out a new single umm sometime this
spring and then the record it's gonna be done in June or shortly thereafter.
How do you feel with the new band Axl?
Axl: I hear you every time!
[Laughs] Why is it that you don't answer or take so much time to answer?
Axl: I think it's you. I hear you and I answer, but you do not hear me.
Oh yeah. There is some problem with the signal or something. Well, we're hearing.
Axl: Alright, I'm gonna call back
I'm sorry? I beg your pardon. We're gonna try to start this again.
Woman: Hello
Hello
Woman: He's answering to all your questions, the problem is that you're not listening to
him and then you think he's not answering. But he's answering right away to every single
question.
Is it possible to have another call from him?
Woman: Yeah, do you want me to call back?
Oh yes indeed.
Woman: OK. The same phone number?
The same phone number please.
Woman: OK
Thank you. Bye. Axl are you there?
Axl: Yes I am.
OK, now we can hear you clearly clearly clearly. Umm, we were talking about the things
about the fans expecting the new band and the new record. Are you gonna work with the same
people that are playing live with you here in South America?
Axl: Yes, that is who will be on the new record and there may be also a couple of
other players. Brian May from Queen plays on a couple of songs. Umm, the drummer Josh
Freese, umm who is in another band now, he plays on a lot of the songs. Umm, and... but
mainly you know it will be the new band and the new band to play the songs live.
Axl, what about this rumor. Maybe it is only a rumor that you were going to play in
South America by November 2001?
Axl: Yes, it's very possible. It's very possible that we will play in November or
January. Um, you know, November this year or January of next year. Um, I'm very excited to
play here. I want to come back and play Rio again. And play, you know, Buenos Aires and
Santiago and hopefully other South American countries, you know. As soon as we can.
Axl, what do you remember about the visit you paid to us in 92. It was in 1992. It was
really, really big.. I remember that there was a fan that died during this, during this
huge amount of people coming to the stadium. What do you remember about your visit in
Chile?
Axl: Um, well I, you know, that situation was very tragic. Other parts of the you
know experience as far as the show and the people, you know, was very big and very
exciting. Then I was in a lot of trouble with the media and, and the authorities [laughs].
So, I did not personally, you know, with the problems and being in trouble and then the
tragedy at the show, it wasn't as much fun for me. And that's another reason why I wanted
to come back to Santiago. And I think that it's good that I came back not to do a show
yet, but just came to Santiago to enjoy Santiago. You know, to heal memories and to feel
good about Chile and to.. You know, I go around, you know, asking people, you know, about
Chile and what Chile is about and listening to them. And so that's been a very good
experience for me.
Axl, we're thanking you here. Everybody here at Radio Rock And Pop thanks you for your
time. I hope that you come soon again and I hope that you give us now, to the listeners to
Radio Rock And Pop your farewell and your salute. What do you say?
Axl: Uh, yes. Thank you very much. And I'll like to thank all the listeners of Rock
And Pop for you know, and all the fans for their love and support. And, we will come to
Santiago as soon as we can. Hopefully as early as November or January. And, you know, just
I really appreciate the support and thank you very much. And we would love to see you
soon.
Have you had any Chilean meal, yet?
Axl: Yes, yes, yes.....
What did you have?
Axl: Uhh, a type of corn pie type thing.
Oh yeah
Axl: Yes, it was very good.
Oh yes
Axl: Very good. And the seafood here is amazing.
Oh, yes they say. Axl, thank you very much. It's been very nice talking to you.
Axl: Thank you. Gracias.
OK, bye bye
Axl: Bye Bye
Nice trip.
Axl: Alright |