The story of Guns N 'Roses is well known: from the original line-up only singer Axl Rose remained. While his former band mates were releasing record after record, with a remodeled GN'R, Rose was mostly silent. It was not until 2008, after seventeen years, that another album of fresh material was released ( ). The majority of musicians with whom Rose recorded that album has also been replaced. This
… is evident from this DVD that was recorded in November 2012 at the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas. Flanked by an extensive band (including two keyboardists and three guitarists), an impressive light show and three gogo dancers, Rose makes a generous grasp of the Guns' rich oeuvre. His seconds play it faithfully and with conviction. It seems to be Rose who has trouble cracking especially his high notes. Yet the singer, complete with cowboy hat, sunglasses and red dripping mustache, is the centerpiece of the show that continues to draw all the attention like a magnet. (PdK)more
