The label probably shares the same interest and general confidence as the majority of the general public. Very little. I personally think that has alot to do with Axl's problem with the majority of his fanbase and entire world for that matter. I think it's safe to say most people are interested in seeing a reunion of the original lineup (or at least Illusions) moreso than they are in what Axl's "vision" of the band is. That probably pisses him off and has alot to do with him still blaming Slash. Since he feels he alone warrants this band being called GN'R, he sees no reason for people wanting ex-members back. Unfortunately, Slash had just as much to do with the GN'R legacy and success as Axl did.

As far as a reunion being uninteresting and useless, I respectfully disagree. The perfect examples of "uninteresting and usesless" would be to read what Axl has said or accomplished since 96'. I'd rather see an older and more mature reuinion of the original members, than I would continue watching this one man dictatorship and his puppet regime continuing to pay tribute to other musicians work. Everyone's different though, so I respect your thoughts, even if I blatantly disagree.

I'm just really hoping that the songs we've heard so far aren't the ones people are describing as "mind blowing."

I'd actually say that "The Blues" and "TWAT" are perfect examples of songs being thrown together. I've always felt that the majority of new songs (if you can even call them new) have very little flow to them. I wouldn't be surprised to find out TWAT was originally 3 or 4 different snippets of songs combined. Most of these songs sound entirely overworked and re-worked, imo.  To me, it's  alomost painfully obvious that we are no longer dealing with the same individuals responsible for bringing us Appetite and the UYI's.

I fear that the music that we grew to love ended years and years ago.

There will always be coverbands playing those songs. Nu-GN'R just seems to be one of those over-glorified ones.