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[MCN]

He seemed quite pleasant and happy to talk to some fans the other day when he was leaving the last of the AC/DC rehearsals.

Having Slash back in the band has made him happy lol

I think he's managed to conquer his demons that plagued him for years. He's made up with Slash and Duff, and he's a much, much happier person. I'm really glad for him.

 

[johancruijff]

dude finally learned how to sing

 

[Vigilant Walrus]

His voice.. jesus christ. nice one!

 

[MC Safety]

Man, what are the chances they'll release an album with Axl doing the vocals?

Slim, I'd imagine. I think the plan is for one more album and tour, and the singer should be on board for both. That probably rules out Brian Johnson. Axl has said he'd be willing to stick around, but he just might not be compatible.

Meanwhile, both Rolling Stone and The Guardian weighed in with positive reviews.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/axl-rose-triumphs-at-ac-dc-debut-in-lisbon-20160507?page=2

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/may/08/acdc-review-axl-rose-lisbon-first-gig

The Guardian suggests Axl's more comfortable with Bon Scott's material, and I think that's pretty astute. It also notes Scott's material is more menacing, whereas Johnson doing Scott was more exuberant and perhaps even excessive.

 

[MC Safety]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0tLkf4La-4

Axl gets out of his chair and does a little bit of the can-can.

Also: The guy filming decides to give up and instead begins filming some other guy's view screen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO0NDdkVDxQ

I'm surprised at how well Axl is doing.

 

[jmdajr]

wtf is this real life?

 

[Angry Grimace]

Why does Axl magically sound decent?

 

[RoyaleDuke]

Fuck me, he is actually good.

Damn man, way to go Axl.

 

[SeroTyler]

Axl does seem to be in a way better place, and that's great, but let's be real. He only sounds great right now because his broken leg means he can't dance around until he's out of breath.

 

[Angry Grimace]

Axl does seem to be in a way better place, and that's great, but let's be real. He only sounds great right now because his broken leg means he can't dance around until he's out of breath.

He sounded horrible during the GNR shows where he had the same broken leg, so I don't know if he's lip syncing or something.