Ex-Bandmate Reveals Why Two Guns N’ Roses Members Are ‘F**king Harsh’ And ‘Trouble’

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The Compulsions frontman Rob Carlyle discussed dismissing current Guns N’ Roses members Richard Fortus and Frank Ferrer from the Compulsions in a new interview with Mark Strigl for the Talking Metal podcast (via Bravewords). Carlyle hired former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal as his new guitarist.

On his decision to recruit Bumblefoot, Carlyle said: “I was looking around for another guitar player and I was like, ‘you know what? Who’s somebody that’s super badass? Number 1. You know, the music always comes first. [And] what’s a name that would raise eyebrows?’ And Bumblefoot definitely fits that bill.”

When describing what it’s like to work with Bumblefoot, Carlyle stated: “He’s a perfect gentleman, sick player and it’s been working out great.”

On his reasons for dismissing Ferrer and Fortus, Carlyle explained: “What was a little tough was some of the attitudes and behaviours behind the scenes were pretty fucking harsh sometimes and after a while they just became more trouble than they were worth. There’s really no other way for me to put it… and it’s a shame because the music [we made together] is great.”

When comparing Ferrer’s and Fortus’ work in other bands to their work with The Compulsions, Carlyle said: “I pretty much know most of their musical history, their careers, what they’ve done and I don’t think they hold a candle to what we’ve done and I think [The Compulsions] was just kind of squandered.”

He also added: “But I’m moving forward. I have a whole new lineup of guys that I’m working on pulling together and hopefully the guys that are on the majority of this new album, I can continue working with in the future.”

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