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SCOTT WEILAND: This Is VELVET REVOLVER's 'Last Tour'
- Mar. 21, 2008
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According to several fan accounts and online media reports, VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland stunned fans at last night's (Thursday, March 20) VR concert in Glasgow, Scotland, UK by dropping a huge hint the band's time may be up. He told the sell-out crowd: "You're watching something special... the last tour by VELVET REVOLVER." A fan who attended last night's show wrote on the band's forum, "Once [ Scott announced from the stage that this was VR's last tour], Slash [guitar], Duff [ McKagan, bass], Matt [ Sorum, drums] and Dave [ Kushner, guitar] all looked at each other. They sang 'Fall to Pieces', then Scott goes over to the side of the stage and argues with the sound guy. After a couple of songs, he threw his mic down and walked off. After a long wait, Duff came out with the band and sang the start of 'It's So Easy'. Scott shows up about half way through, sang really half-assed then gone again..." In an online posting from earlier today, VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum stated about the Glasgow concert, "So last night was interesting. Had a little band turmoil on stage, as you probably all could tell. "Being in a band is a lot like being in a relationship. Sometimes you just don't get along. I guess there has been more turmoil lately, I guess, with the cancellations and all. It has been frustrating, I am not going to lie. "My career and life in rock 'n' roll has come with its ups and downs. Unfortunately, some people in this business don't realize how great of a life they have. Touring the world, meeting great people and fans all over the world. And just playing music for a living. I feel truly blessed. But sometimes the road can be draining for some. Being away from home and family does grind on you sometimes. With all the travelling and different beds. Personally, I love this shit and sometimes can’t believe I am so lucky to still be doing what I do for a living. "Everybody could see who was unhappy last night, but all I can say is let's keep the rock alive, people!!!! In this life, you just pick up and keep moving. And don't ever let anybody stand in your way." Weiland, who recently spent time in rehab at an undisclosed location, has struggled with substance abuse problems for more than a decade, although was reportedly clean for nearly four years until a few months ago. Questions about his condition flared in January when he missed a VELVET REVOLVER performance at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, claiming transportation problems. Weiland will reunite with his STONE TEMPLE PILOTS bandmates for the first time this spring/summer for a number of shows, including an appearance at the Rock on the Range festival, to be held May 17-18 at Columbus, Ohio's Columbus Crew Stadium. VELVET REVOLVER performing "Fall to Pieces" at last night's concert in Glasgow: VELVET REVOLVER performing "It's So Easy" at last night's concert in Glasgow:
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COMMENT |
posted by : Ace96
3/21/2008 11:44:33 AM
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Bring on the GNR reunion!
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COMMENT | stupid weiland
posted by :
3/21/2008 11:48:41 AM
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the band werent even talkin to weiland back in ireland cos he is being a dick and apparently doin a load of drugs again. slash was super bummed about it. weiland, what an ass hole. super talented though.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/21/2008 11:49:19 AM
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screw wieland he all washed up anyways slash and co. can do anything they want to do like an reunion tour with another asshole lead singer thats washed up also
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/21/2008 11:50:06 AM
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Who was "stunned"?
I can't think of a less surprising announcement. The writing was on the wall.
We can only hope this will speed things along for the reunion of the original Guns N Roses. WITH STEVEN ADLER. (Although a reunion with Matt Sorum on drums would be better than nothing.)
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posted by : amonbelongstothem
3/21/2008 11:51:07 AM
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Wait, the DRUMMER is the level-headed, appreciative, unspoiled one in the band?
No, no, no, this does not jive with the stereotypes.
The above is sarcasm. The drummer is almost always the stable one in the band, it takes the most sacrifice to be the drummer so they tend to be the most appreciative.
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COMMENT | Good Riddance
posted by : Neil Young's Cocaine Booger
3/21/2008 11:51:43 AM
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Now maybe you guys can go back to playing REAL rock and roll and not that generic shit VR wrote.
Besides, we all know where the real money is......Scott reuniting with STP while Duff, Slash & Matt talk Axl into reforming the Guns-n-Roses we love. As for Dave, guess it is back to pumping gas and checking oil for him.
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COMMENT | Junkie
posted by : The Duke of Hurl
3/21/2008 11:54:10 AM
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Velvet Revolver has plenty of options without Weiland:
-Push for GnR reunion
-Sebastian Bach
-Any other famous singer who needs a good gig
-Any no-name singer who deserves a good gig
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COMMENT | Don;t let the Door hit you on the Ass on the way out!
posted by :
3/21/2008 11:55:51 AM
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This ia a band that I really wanted to get onboard with..
Too bad they can't write any quality songs.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Grapenutz
3/21/2008 11:56:03 AM
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Was never a fan of GnR but really feel for these guys, they've manage to work with the two biggest assholes in the music business. Thank god they got some cash out of it.
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COMMENT | Well...
posted by : elpee
3/21/2008 11:56:17 AM
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My mates paid good money for the 'meet & greet' at the Leeds show & Scott didn't even bother showing up!
I think they were stoked enough to have met the rest of the band & they said that they were all super nice guys but for the money they paid they should have gotten the respect from all the people whose meal ticket they were subsidising!
Move on lads, get yourselves a singer who can sing (cos Scott can) but isn't a total nobend (cos Scott evidentally is)
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COMMENT | that fucking drug addict
posted by :
3/21/2008 11:56:32 AM
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what the hell scott?
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COMMENT | The Duke of Hurl
posted by :
3/21/2008 11:56:56 AM
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Seb Bach would never sacrifice his friendship with Axl to take a gig fronting these guys.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Q-wet
3/21/2008 12:03:48 PM
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Mats Leven - new singer in Velvet Revolver.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Malio
3/21/2008 12:05:16 PM
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Best news I've heard all day. That band should not be allowed to keep making music, based solely on their horrible performance at the rock hall induction of VH.
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COMMENT |
posted by : whatwhy
3/21/2008 12:08:45 PM
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good
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COMMENT |
posted by : User~Maat~Re
3/21/2008 12:14:01 PM
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I loved STP back in the early days but even back then Scott was a jerk. I saw them open for Megadeth in '93 (I think) right after "Core" was released and the fucker was inviting people backstage to fight after the show because somebody threw a cigarette lighter at him. Even back then I was thinking "Who does he think he is, Axl Rose?" The video for "Sex Type Thing" hasn't been out for very long and I think I was one of the few people in the audience that even knew who the fuck they were. Hell of a way to introduce yourself to the world. Whatever....
I too would love to see a GNR reunion but it seems that Axl is too busy wearing his ass for a hat to make that a reality.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Fani Dilth
3/21/2008 12:21:35 PM
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This Is VELVET REVOLVER's 'Last Tour'... more like Scott Weiland's last tour with Velvet Revolver.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Viking Christ
3/21/2008 12:22:02 PM
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What an Axl-esque thing to do. Slash, Duff, and Matt must have thought they stepped back in time for a moment.
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COMMENT | T-Boner?
posted by : Blackthorned
3/21/2008 12:22:25 PM
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Where are you these days? I thought he would have something to say on this subject.
Scott obviously has some talent but he's turned in half assed performances for the last few years - he needs to stop being an asshole to people because he isn't quite talented enough to get away with it anymore. The days of Purple are long gone. He needs a wake up call and the Guns boys need to get back in a decent band.
They should have gone with Josh Todd or Travis Meeks.
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COMMENT | Let's hope it isn't
posted by : Polimar
3/21/2008 12:23:47 PM
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Or if Scott leaves the band, let's hope they don't get some cock-rock airhead a la Bach to replace him....
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COMMENT | brutally optimistic...
posted by : lucaplakia
3/21/2008 12:28:26 PM
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Screw Scott and his drugged out explosions. Slash sounded fucking amazing in fall to pieces!!!! If he can stay clean and continue to play at the level he is at, then anyone can. Scott's just cant hang.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/21/2008 12:29:27 PM
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I'm happy about this. STP is a better band then VR and Gn'R are a better band then VR so get those 2 bands back together and let's fucking rock!!!! A Gn'R tour would rule......I hate Alx but I did go see the mockery that Gn'R has become on the first, dare I say Gun's Mock II, tour and he sounded pretty damn good. Nothing like when I saw him on the Appetite For Destruction tour though opening for the Cult when you half you guys were in diapers LOL We know Duff, Slash & Matt are tighter then ever so bring on Axl and do it....make a few hundred million in the process and retire in style :)
STP rules -
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/21/2008 12:30:44 PM
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I feel bad for the GnR/VR guys. 2 head case singers in a row. That's why Bach would be a poor choice, great singer, but surely he'd complete the trifecta in the head case dept. How bout John Corabi?
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/21/2008 12:32:03 PM
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Great! Finally he gives up totally!
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COMMENT | I hate to say it, but -
posted by : The Duke of Hurl
3/21/2008 12:35:27 PM
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The latest VR release is weak. They had a strong debut, and that's it.
Slash's Snakepit was pretty half-assed.
I can't even remember Duff McKagan's band after GnR.
Matt Sorum is a fine drummer, but like many drummers, is not known for being a prolific songwriter.
So what does that show us?
**AXL** was the writing talent in GnR.
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COMMENT | My Filing Cabinet....
posted by : rollins
3/21/2008 12:37:26 PM
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Would have this under the folder "Who Gives A Shit".
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COMMENT | Scott is a dick...
posted by :
3/21/2008 12:43:14 PM
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.. but Slash is too. He should had picked Baz or the Buckcherry dude... But nooo... got this lame grunge junkie singer... Now that Baz is licking Axl's balls he'll never join VR... Buckcherry is touring and stuff... He should pick that second Snakepit dude to sing... Great voice (nice record too)...
OR GNR Reunion, of course!!! Better than anything else...
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COMMENT | Full-on STP or are the 'voices' getting louder, Scott?
posted by : pigchop
3/21/2008 12:43:37 PM
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Hey Scott - if Nikki Sixx can do it, so can you man. Dig it?
I doubt Velvet Revolver is going to disband - they are riding a pretty good wave given the 'problems' Weiland has been bringing into the fold. Bach would be a good choice as front man, but I doubt that will happen given his relationship with Axl.
I really don't see a G'nR reunion in the cards - at least not until that damn Chi-Dem recortd is officilly released. And given the madness surrounding that crap, a G'nR reunion is way out there in left field.
So - what's next? Will the band go with an established voice, or will they scour the planet in search of 'undiscovered' talent?
Hey - perhaps Hugh Dillon may be over his 'actor' thing - he would be an interesting choice to front Velvet Revolver.
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COMMENT | Neverendinglistofpotentialreplacements
posted by :
3/21/2008 12:45:36 PM
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Is it just me, or would Jeff Scott Soto be a GREAT fit for this band? I'm just sayin'. Bach would be good too...
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/21/2008 12:48:25 PM
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I've never been a huge Weiland fan, maybe VR should get that guy from Buckcherry to sing for them which I thought when he was part of the band was a great idea. weiland ...... no ....... he just seems outta place as well as outta his mind
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COMMENT | David
posted by :
3/21/2008 12:53:41 PM
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Can't believe you haven't nominated Keith Caputo to take over from Scott yet...
I think the reason even fans are - and are entitled to be - mad at Scott is because he's blown SO MANY chances to clean up. Yes, addiction is a disease, but he can afford the best support systems and rehabs. Every other guy in VR has gone through substance problems and come out wiser the other end, so they have a right to be pissed too
I'd like to see Bach upfront too, though it seems unlikely. Or how about just a four-piece with Duff on vocals? It's not like he CAN sing, but Attitude, You Can't Put Your Arms Around A Memory and Believe In Me were all fun. And it ain't like an inability to sing is exactly an obstacle in our world...
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COMMENT |
posted by : abbatude
3/21/2008 1:08:16 PM
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the bottom line: VR is just not that good.
no magic. no lasting value. equivalent to audioslave. competent yet boring hard rock.
two bands whose records you will very rarely revisit in the years to come.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/21/2008 1:10:12 PM
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another case of LSD... lead singer disease
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COMMENT |
posted by : TrippyZippy
3/21/2008 1:11:42 PM
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Matt is spot on, sad that Scott can be gifted to make a living in music but you don't appreciate it and blow it...again. How many more chances do you get?
I thought the first album was ok, didn't get into the second one.
Maybe it is just as well, it is too bad though that Scott may end up just being a footnote in history if he doesn't quit doing drugs.
I do not thnk the STP reunion will be long lived either.
Maybe someone should get Scott a sandwich, he's probably pissed cuz he looks like he is starving.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/21/2008 1:12:30 PM
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Dammit, this band was way better than STP and GNR.
It had the best of both worlds
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/21/2008 1:12:34 PM
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Weiland sucks!
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COMMENT | Abbatude
posted by :
3/21/2008 1:14:27 PM
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Too true, bro. God, Audioslave were dull
Anyway, if Sebastian won't do it, how about Carrie Underwood? Can sing, knows her 80s metal, no reported substance problems, would give Sorum something to look at after years of Weiland and Axl's asses...
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COMMENT |
posted by : BonzoholicII
3/21/2008 1:22:42 PM
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Scott will fuck up anything he touches with his lack of respect for himself and the bands he gets involved with.
I would love to get excited about the STP reunion, but we can see what will happen with that.
Scotts track record is pretty shitty right now. He needs to go away and concentrate on his own demons right now before he commits himself to anything musical.
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COMMENT | NEW BAND NAME OFFERE
posted by :
3/21/2008 1:23:05 PM
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I got some offere for you who are musicans !
I come up me with a new name for a band
This was "FEARODETHSIS !!!
For souly three hundrad dollars I will sell you the writes to this band name.
Tell me if your order and Ill get you my email
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COMMENT | ^^^^^^
posted by :
3/21/2008 1:27:56 PM
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I'd love to see Scott singing with Fearodethsis
Although if he gets 300 bucks from an ATM it's probably gone quite quickly...
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COMMENT | Daughtry?
posted by :
3/21/2008 1:32:48 PM
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Chris Daughtry singing in front of the GNR band....i think that'd be awesome. Daughtry's song with slash was the best on his album and his new appearance on Sevendust's album was great. Guy can sing but with GNR it'd be more of a real rock album and less of a generic rock album with him
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COMMENT | There is only one good option...
posted by :
3/21/2008 1:34:52 PM
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and what a suprise would that be....
Whitfield Crane!!!
bring back the sleaze and fun.......
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COMMENT | Scott
posted by : Metal Gimp
3/21/2008 1:42:23 PM
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needs to get his shit together (not likely) and then, when hes a bit more stable do some more stuff with Stone Temple Pilots. Then, we need to get Chris Cornell to re-form Soundgarden and everyone's (well, me) happy!
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COMMENT |
posted by : Ace96
3/21/2008 1:46:06 PM
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Upcoming headline: "Bach joins VR and changes name to SAVAGE ANIMAL!!!!"
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COMMENT | why wait
posted by :
3/21/2008 1:49:24 PM
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why bother to wait to tour then end it? I say fire his junkie ass now cancel the tour and get a new singer and play the music you guys do best and that would be straight ahead gnr type rock. if axel wants to do a reunion great but don't wait around on that asshole either. don't worry about what critics think just give us fans what we want and that's not velvet revolver. weiland is way overrated anyway. never cared for his voice or stp. come on guys get started now!
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COMMENT | skraggy65
posted by :
3/21/2008 1:49:41 PM
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Whitfield Crane! Holy shit, there's a name from history. Last time I saw him, Ugly Kid Joe had gone metal, ditching Cats In The Cradle in favour of N.I.B. This was opening for, ahem, Bon Jovi around 1997. Also on the bill: Thunder and Van Halen
Which reminds me, maybe Hagar would like the VR gig...
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/21/2008 1:53:18 PM
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i like velver revolver i think they should get someone who can actually sing have him (or her) re sing the best songs on the first two albums then release that then get to work on a new one.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Metal2TheMAX
3/21/2008 1:59:13 PM
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The Last FIght
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COMMENT | THIS IS A CELEBRATION FOR ALL THE NU MEATL FANS
posted by :
3/21/2008 2:01:18 PM
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ITS VERY SAD THA THOSE 3 GUYS CAN NEVER FIND A SINGER
ITS IS DIFFICULT TO FIND A SINGER THAT UNDERSTANDS THE ROCK N ROLL ELEMT OF THIS BAND, JIMMY PAGE CONSIDERS THEN THE LAST ROCK BAND OUT THERE AND SAMMY HAGAR THINKS THEY ARE THE BEST ROCK N ROLL BAND OUT THERE BUT THEN AGAIN HOW MANY ARE TRUE ROCK BANDS ARE THERE REALLY, I HAVE MANY FRIENDS WHO ARE INTO ALL THESE BANDS YET THERES NOTHING SPECIAL TO THEM , OF COURSE THEY ARE TALENTED BANDS I WILL NOT NAME EM FOR RESPECTFUL REASONS BUT THEY JUST DONT GET IT!!!
VELVET REVOLVER WAS THE NUMBER ONE CHOICE BY LED ZEP FOR THEIR VERY POSSIBLE WORLD TOUR YET SCOTT WEILAND'S TROUBLED MIND RUINS THE IDEA! HE IS A MANIC DEPRESSIVE AND THAT IS A REALLY BAD MENTAL DISORDER AXL ROSE ALSO SUFFERED FROM IT AND I BELIVE JIM MORRISON DID TOO .
VELVET REVOLVER LEFT US A GREAT ALBUM CALLED CONTRABAND AND ITS APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION'S PARTNER.
IF DUFF SLASH MATT AND DAVE WANNA KEEP DOING THIS THEY WILL NEED TO FIND A SINGER THAT HAS THAT TRUE ROCK N ROLL FACTOR (NOT JOSH TODD OR SEBASTIAN BACH WHICH ARE GUYS THAT SING ABOUT STRIPPERS AND BITCHSLAP) THAT IS JUST RIDICULOUS!!! AND SO 80'S!!!
THESE FOUR GUYS GOT IT AND KNOW IT AND THEY CAN DO IT AGAIN JUST FIND THE RIGHT GUY.
JOHN LYDON SAID "THE GREATEST NEVER LAST " GNR , SEX PISTOLS, CREAM,THE YARDBIRDS,THE DOORS,METALLICA(GOOD METALLICA) KISS(GOOD KISS),BLACK SABBATH, LED ZEPPELIN.
GOOD JOB ACDC , THE ROLLING STONES
LOL
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COMMENT | List time...
posted by : grimstone
3/21/2008 2:05:29 PM
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OK, start compiling a list of potential replacements:
So far I've seen:
Jeff Scott Soto
Sebastian Back
Keith Caputo
Whitfield Crane
Chris Daughtry
Carrie Underwood
John Corabi
Travis Meeks
Joshua Todd (Buckcherry)
Rod Jackson (2nd Snakepit dude)
And I raise you (please note, this list is not entirely serious):
Chris Cornell (lol, what headfuck that would be... VelvetAudioRevolverSlave anyone?)
Rich Ward
John Bush
Mike Patton
John Garcia
Wednesday 13
Serj Tankian
Scott Stapp (even though I hate the pretentious little twerp)
Lenny Kravitz
Brendon Small
Any other suggestions?
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COMMENT | Sorum seems cool...
posted by : TrashedandScattered
3/21/2008 2:07:20 PM
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I'd like to see a true G N' R reunion just for the "holy shit" value of it.
By the way, Libertad couldn't touch the first VR album.
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COMMENT | Plus
posted by : grimstone
3/21/2008 2:08:27 PM
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Sammy Hagar
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COMMENT | check this out...
posted by :
3/21/2008 2:11:47 PM
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Whit Crane's new band;
http://www.myspace.com/anotheranimalxxx
need to say more....
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COMMENT | Grimstone
posted by : TrashedandScattered
3/21/2008 2:12:19 PM
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Carrie Underwood?! Are you fuckin' serious? Chris Daughtry?
Why not throw William Hung in there? He'd fit in just as well.
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COMMENT | hahaha
posted by :
3/21/2008 2:13:58 PM
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SAMMYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY LOL JUST KIDDING
THAT LIKST WAS PRETTY BAD DUDE LOL
SERJ FROM THAT SYSTEM OF A DOWN LOL
U HAVE TO FIND A NOT FAMOUS LOL ALL THE FAMOUS ONE ARE ALREADY CORRUPTED LOL
AND MAKE SURE HE DANCES FUNNY LOL
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COMMENT | TrashedandScattered
posted by : grimstone
3/21/2008 2:15:50 PM
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Please re-read my post - you will find those were names already suggested BY OTHER PEOPLE...
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COMMENT | Where's Izzy?
posted by : darkrip
3/21/2008 2:20:51 PM
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Izzy was the glue bitches!
Izzy Stradlin contained gn'r.
Who's weiland? Izzy didn't want part of him.
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COMMENT | Lattimer...^^^^^^^^^^^^^
posted by :
3/21/2008 2:29:53 PM
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that was extremely funny.... that will keep me laughing all day..
But my vote is for Jeff Scott Soto.. but dont forget when Malmsteen's done with...........RIPPER OWENS!!!!!
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COMMENT | step right up...
posted by :
3/21/2008 2:35:02 PM
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we now have an opening on the next reality TV series ROCKSTAR:Velvet Revolver. Sweet!!!
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COMMENT | re: Whitfield Crane is a good choice FUCK Daughtry
posted by :
3/21/2008 2:39:06 PM
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that guy is a true knob!!!
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COMMENT | Well that's interesting......
posted by :
3/21/2008 3:21:53 PM
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The two worlds combine themselves yet again. If they thought Scott was clean for four years then they are mistaken or they were living through some flashbacks......he was not so clean from some of the things I knew like I write earlier unless they were going through past years. This is a reason why I showed up at one of the shows in the Usa last year and I know the guy has a heart it's just that sometimes people can drive a person to do stupid things at least it might seem stupid to some of them at the time.
If he really started back then it's because of someof the company they were keeping while on tour last year and I don't mean the band members or Stp or Gnr. I know what some of them are like and what they can do to a person to make them change and they act as if they do nothing to help things like that along. They just don't take the time to know things without running their mouths all the time(I mean they don't know how to be quite) and some of them would argue with a brick if you put it in front of their face.
I understand the confusion that can and clearly does go on with bandmates if everything is correct in the letter because from the vids I didn't see one thing happen that was written in the letter above. Maybe it won't be such a bad thing if they go their different ways but I like all three bands(at least some of the members) involved and that's GNR,VR,and STP. People need to give up calling people Junkies for this reason......What kind of Junkies are you talking about? Because there are alot of different kinds like music junkies,computer junkies,movie star junkies,food junkies,news junkies, by now you should be able to get the point without me naming anymore of what is referred as a junkie besides a name for people that do drugs. It's just pointless to keep name calling unless you like being childern like alot of adults that I meet they tend to get confused about who and what age they are. It's news for sure.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/21/2008 3:32:04 PM
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will u fuckers stop bashing Weiland!!!!I am so happy STP are getting back together.VR is ok but Weiland needs the Deleos like Slash and the boys need Axl.Oh and stop going on about Seb Bach havent you fuckers read Slash's book?He said it sounded like Skid Roses!!!So Slash obviouslt didnt dig Baz after all.He also said Josh Todd wasnt tuneful enough and kept going out of key.Weiland>>>>You fuckers.
Get over it
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COMMENT | Axl Rose 2.0
posted by :
3/21/2008 3:42:47 PM
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wow i thought they made a good choice with scott now it looks like axl is sounding better and better to slash & duff....lets hope where all right
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COMMENT | amonbelongstothem: i agree re: drummers
posted by : shotgun cheney
3/21/2008 4:13:42 PM
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with the exception of a few in my experience,
usually over a girl, most drummers are reliable.
and they have the most work to lug around,
set up and tear down.
what is it with bass players and lead singers?
they do the least and make the most headaches.
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COMMENT | David Levine
posted by :
3/21/2008 4:21:01 PM
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Oh, get off it already with the "disease" crap. People like you apparently can't allow yourselves to believe that someone could actually CHOOSE to be high rather than a responsible family member, employee, etc. I suppose it raises too many uncomfortable questions about human nature for you if you admit that people can be that selfish.
There's no mystery to it - it's fun to be high. So fun, in fact, that some people prefer it to anything else, including all the things that society tells them they should prefer. Sure, they probably "want" to be well while simultaneously "wanting" to get loaded. People want contradictory or mutually exclusive things all the time. No one ever "planned" to become a junkie - well, no shit. As John Lennon said, life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans. How much of your life as it is today was planned out ten or twenty years ago?
Quick thought experiment - if someone were able to know for certain that THIS injection would lead to a fatal overdose, how many would do it? If they truly had a "disease", they'd still do it anyway.
And how is it that one day, many junkies just stop doing it? What "cured" them? Nothing - they just finally decided that it wasn't worth it anymore. A choice, in other words. You even admit it yourself when you say that giving it up is "extremely difficult". A literal disease isn't enjoyable at all, and no one has the ability to give it up. Calling addiction a disease doesn't clarify anything, quite the opposite, in fact.
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COMMENT | I WAS THERE
posted by :
3/21/2008 4:35:32 PM
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right i was there n i was REALLY upset when Scott said that but that was my first time going and there SOOOOO GREAT!
hundreds of poeple at ALL ages where ther so it's not jst for like younger people like me because there music is there and at all paces! Last night was really confusing and the poeple beside (to my left) and the people in front had all been before and said that this was there best 1 yet and i personally think that there all great and Matt sorum wasnt having it so im thinking that when they were back stage they were arguing and im hoping that when we called for 'Encore' they HOPEFULLY got some sence into them but from meh and all your fans (that ino of) please please please dont give up on us!!!!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/21/2008 5:03:36 PM
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the only way scott will ever get clean is if he gave up the music life..........listen drugs are expensive for you and i.......but for a guy thats making a shit load of cash.....just walking around with alot of cash in your pocket is a temptation that he doesnt need.....i know what hes going threw.......but i never had the money he does so i can only imagine how bad it gets for him........sad
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COMMENT | they need to get....
posted by :
3/21/2008 5:23:48 PM
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Scott stapp!!! The best singer of all time!!!!
Before anyone lays into me, this is a joke
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COMMENT |
posted by : Saul Hudson
3/21/2008 5:29:45 PM
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The writing was definitely on the wall that Scott's days in VR are just about done.
The GNR reunion is not happening anytime soon. I think the only person out of the original 5 who would be gung ho for it is Steven.
My guess is either that Slash, Duff and Matt quit the music business out of frustration, or they find a new lead singer.
Am I the only one that liked the first Snakepit singer and not the second one? The first Snakepit album was infinitely better than the second, much like VRs first and second albums.
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COMMENT | hahahahahahahaha
posted by :
3/21/2008 5:32:32 PM
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DO U GUYS REALIZE HOW MANY COMMENTS HAVE BEEN LEFT ON THIS PAGE AHAHAHAHA
10 YEARS FROM NOW ON BLABBERMOUTH....
SCOTT WEILAND BELIEVES THERES A MISSING CHAPTER TO VELVET REVOLVER....AS SLASH READS THIS WORDS ON SCOTTS TOMBSTONE HAHAHAH SCOTT WONT BE AROUND 10 YRS FROM NOW LOL
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COMMENT | ...
posted by :
3/21/2008 7:06:06 PM
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SCOTT WEILAND deserves to have his ass pulled up over his head until he looks like a dimsim... what a tosser!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/21/2008 7:25:00 PM
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as much as i hate to admit it the antics sound axl-esque....but i think we're well positioned for A GNR REUNION!!!!!!!!!!!! i really hope it happens!!!!!
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COMMENT | Weiland is a fuckin a**hole
posted by :
3/21/2008 8:05:19 PM
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never liked him.. they should have picked Baz.. it would have been way cooler
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/21/2008 9:10:50 PM
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Doug Pinnick
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COMMENT | come on guys
posted by :
3/21/2008 9:13:40 PM
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Scott has already planned to leave these guys for STP been in the works since he first stated he wouldnt be surprised if they got back together. I just hope VR keeps going with someone else... Bach would be very interesting and would give GNR a run for their money I am sure.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/21/2008 9:21:27 PM
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Haha maybe Slash can join Buckcherry, who's album is currently a large success after Slash kicked Josh and Keith out of VR
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COMMENT | That sucks :(
posted by : RiotAct666
3/21/2008 9:24:11 PM
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Well i was lucky enough to have see VR in concert for their first two albums. And i'll def see them one last time this summer.
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COMMENT | ..
posted by : Pod
3/21/2008 9:39:44 PM
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Excellent, death to mediocre hard rock.
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COMMENT | like Slash wrote in his book...
posted by : spaceace70
3/21/2008 10:59:27 PM
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Izzy was GNR!!!!
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COMMENT | Last tour?
posted by : Krimson2004
3/22/2008 7:35:30 AM
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could really care less.
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COMMENT | Krimson 2004
posted by :
3/22/2008 10:20:30 AM
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Your right.. but just to let you know it's (COULDN'T) care less..
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COMMENT | Pointless
posted by :
3/22/2008 4:04:26 PM
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Anyone can argue as much as they want and it doesnt make a lick of difference, because they are all making million of dollars more than we are and ultimately your opinion on whether they suck balls are not amount to about as much to shit as is actually possible. Wave your anti-flags while they wag their million dollar bank accounts in your face. Oh btw fuck GnR reunion and fuck a STP reunion let old bands die along with the monster egos that were created with them.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/22/2008 7:19:03 PM
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is steven adler still alive?i thought he was dead.sorum is a way better drummer anyway.who ever said weilend was talented doesn't know much about music!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/24/2008 8:06:38 AM
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LOL...this is insane, how such a talented musician as Slash, continues workin with this low life piece of shit rockstar fake heroín addict, called scott weiland...
these guys doesn't need this shit, Sorum, McKagan and specially Slash should keep this project and bring ROD JACKSON ON FUCKIN' VOCALS!!!
Rock N'Roll needs VR, Rock N'Roll doesn't need poser addict losers like Weiland...
FUCK THIS!!
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COMMENT | new singer???
posted by :
3/27/2008 5:31:33 PM
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How 'bout Layne Staley or Shannon Hoon?
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COMMENT | Scott Weiland is PHENOMENAL!!
posted by :
4/18/2008 9:44:07 AM
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I think you all are a bunch off assholes. Scott Weiland is amazing! He has admitted his problems with drugs, and he has never denied using. Most of you are such hypocrites that you don't have balls enough to face your own demons! Go screw yourself. Weiland was the best thing for Velvet Revolver. If the rest of the band thinks that reuniting GnR is going to prove something then power to them. But hopefully they don't use VR name. The groups are completely different and without Scott they shouldn't have the privledge in using the name VR. If so many of you are saying he sucks and all the other worthless bullshit that people have wrote...then just remember that he has 9 albums and has sold 35 million copies worldwide. Sounds like he has talent to me. Go to hell haters!!
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