Like many fanbases, Guns N’ Roses followers share some common frustrations. On Reddit, someone asked, “What’s the hardest part about being a GN’R fan?” and the responses sparked plenty of laughs — including one pointing out the annoyance of “people who can’t spell Axl.”
Here are a few other popular answers, why they resonate with fans, and the challenges they reflect:
“Waiting for new music.”
The band hasn’t released a full album since Chinese Democracy, which is nearing its 20th anniversary. Since then, GN’R has only put out four songs — “Absurd,” “Hard Skool,” “Perhaps,” and “The General.” All of these originated during the Chinese Democracy sessions and were later reworked to include Slash and Duff McKagan.
According to Reddit users, these are some of the biggest challenges of being a Guns N’ Roses fan. The band’s long and complicated history — from frequent lineup changes, to the polarizing release of Chinese Democracy in 2008, to the much-hyped 2016 reunion that brought Slash and Duff McKagan back after nearly 20 years — has shaped both the frustrations and the devotion of their fanbase.
Reddit users have shared what they feel are the toughest parts of being a Guns N’ Roses fan. The group’s journey has been anything but simple, marked by constant lineup shifts, the controversial 2008 release of Chinese Democracy, and their highly celebrated 2016 reunion that reunited Slash and Duff McKagan after almost two decades apart.
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