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Will VELVET REVOLVER Continue Without SCOTT WEILAND?
- Mar. 30, 2008
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Classic Rock's Jerry Ewing recently spoke to VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash for an article that will be published in the issue that goes on sale on April 30. A couple of excerpts from the story follow: Slash: I was talking with Robert Plant the other night and he was casually naming certain ZEPPELIN songs and then in the same breath who it was ripped off from. Classic Rock: Did GUNS N' ROSES ever get taken to court for allegedly ripping anyone off? Slash: No. One of the things about myself and the other members of GUNS N' ROSES, with the exception of maybe Izzy [ Stradlin], 'cause he was maybe a bit more freeform, was that we were huge sticklers for anything that sounded like anything else. Straight off the bat if you played a few chords and it really reminded you of something else we scrapped it. It's very different with VELVET REVOLVER. Even though myself and Duff [ McKagan] are the same way, and Matt [ Sorum], Scott [ Weiland] will rip something. We'll be like, "No, we can't do that," and he'll be like, "Oh, go on, let's do it," and we'll do it. Classic Rock: Going back to VELVET REVOLVER, there's been a lot said on the Internet between Scott and Matt. What's the current state of play? Slash: We've got six shows, ha-ha. Classic Rock: How do you deal with that stuff flying around? Slash: I have no comment. Obviously I'm very aware of everything that's going on. The only thing I can add to that is, in contrast to what Scott says, there will be a VELVET REVOLVER after this tour. Classic Rock: With Scott singing? Slash: I have no comment on that [chuckles].
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COMMENT |
posted by : pigchop
3/30/2008 12:23:10 PM
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Yeah...the band is probably already looking into getting a new singer.
It's for the best.
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COMMENT |
posted by : black_art
3/30/2008 12:27:55 PM
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yeah new singer and go on making better hard rockin' sound!
go for the music and not for mtv or the bucks.
who made apetite and use ur illusion can bring more of that out for sure, even without izzy!
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COMMENT | 2 words!
posted by :
3/30/2008 12:32:08 PM
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Axl F'N Rose!!! He can do a VR album than release Chinese Democracy..Bye the way LIBERTAD is an excellant album!!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/30/2008 12:36:10 PM
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bring in sebastian bach.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/30/2008 12:36:48 PM
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Let's hope not. This band is average at best plus it is one step closer to a Guns reunion...at least that is what I like telling myself.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/30/2008 12:37:22 PM
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and free Dr. Pepper!
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COMMENT |
posted by : djent
3/30/2008 12:40:29 PM
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bring in Baz and rename the band SAVAGE ANIMAL
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COMMENT | Borrowing Ideas
posted by :
3/30/2008 12:51:18 PM
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Which Gunner decided to use Sabbath's Zero the Hero riff on Paradise City?
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COMMENT |
posted by : Beer
3/30/2008 12:58:37 PM
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This band is horrible anyway. I hope they break up.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Metal2TheMAX
3/30/2008 1:02:15 PM
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YES
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COMMENT |
posted by : The Grand Wizard
3/30/2008 1:03:43 PM
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Jizzy Pearl is looking for work
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COMMENT | i could sing for them
posted by :
3/30/2008 1:04:16 PM
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i can sing anything axl can sing even higher, he tunes down a half step, i sing his stuff regular tuning, in a440, so i'm actually singing higher. and i can certainly sing what scott can, in tune to boot.
a guy can dream.
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COMMENT |
posted by : JRSPON
3/30/2008 1:09:43 PM
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John Corabi
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COMMENT |
posted by : Neil Young's Cocaine Booger
3/30/2008 1:14:40 PM
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Paris Hilton or LukASS Rossi would be PERFECT for VR.
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COMMENT | Get Ripper Owens
posted by : Polimar
3/30/2008 1:16:02 PM
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Or some GOOD and SOLID like that, not some glam turd.
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COMMENT | "someone"
posted by : Polimar
3/30/2008 1:16:20 PM
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typo.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/30/2008 1:19:37 PM
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woot!bring on STP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Either GNR reunion or bring in Cornell NOT Bach!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/30/2008 1:20:26 PM
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er, john bush?
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COMMENT | Velvet Garden
posted by : edrpz
3/30/2008 1:21:52 PM
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I think that Chris Cornell would be the right person for the job. He is a great singer. He can wright good lyrics and also he isn't a loser junkie.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/30/2008 1:23:52 PM
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Gary Cherone or Sammy Hagar would be a good fit.
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COMMENT | Bring in the Rock Of Love
posted by : LanceManion1973
3/30/2008 1:34:41 PM
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They should go for the unexpected and get Bret Michaels.
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POISON!!!!!!!
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COMMENT | well
posted by :
3/30/2008 1:38:56 PM
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these guys are just average anyway. i can dig some of their stuff but much of it is garbage.
what they'll probably end up doing is goin on that horrid rockstar show to find a subpar replacement who will work for peanuts.
cornell and the baz would be lowering themselves to jump on this ship.
i'd be happy with a new stp record myself.
np - acid bath - tranquilized
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/30/2008 1:46:56 PM
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Just take Axl!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/30/2008 1:50:28 PM
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Will VELVET REVOLVER Continue To Suck Without SCOTT WEILAND?
Probably.
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COMMENT | !!!
posted by :
3/30/2008 1:50:32 PM
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Call Baz! ;)
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COMMENT |
posted by : HORRORHOLIC
3/30/2008 1:51:51 PM
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Like I keep saying, get Billy Idol
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COMMENT | .
posted by : vintage1986
3/30/2008 1:56:05 PM
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they should recruit josh todd. he's a dirty crackhead from LA, he'd fit right in.
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COMMENT |
posted by : dredude
3/30/2008 1:59:13 PM
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Sebastian Bach would be good. He auditioned for the job earlier and knows all of the GnR stuff from sniffing Axl"s ass. Jamie St. James would also do great. Sass Jordan would also kick ass
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COMMENT |
posted by : 5142
3/30/2008 2:03:21 PM
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Two Words:
SAVAGE ANIMAL!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/30/2008 2:11:03 PM
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Keith Caputo
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COMMENT | PERFECT LEAD MAN
posted by :
3/30/2008 2:17:52 PM
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BOY GEORGE WOULD BE THE PERFECT LEAD MAN FOR THIS BAND.
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COMMENT |
posted by : mortalfungus
3/30/2008 2:19:56 PM
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Ripper Owens
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COMMENT | i like good stuff
posted by : Slawslaw
3/30/2008 2:23:53 PM
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belladonna
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COMMENT | just get IZZY!!
posted by : darthadv
3/30/2008 2:25:40 PM
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HE CAN SING!
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COMMENT | bret rules
posted by :
3/30/2008 2:34:51 PM
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I heard they were getting Bret Hestla from Dark new day. He's not that well known but he blows Scott away. He's a great singer and way better song writer
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COMMENT | Perfect Fit...
posted by : JayinOhio
3/30/2008 2:52:20 PM
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Glen Benton!
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COMMENT | Ripper Owens? Cronos? Pete Steele?
posted by : fatjimmorrison
3/30/2008 3:10:22 PM
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you guys crack me up. anyway they could find someone better than Weiland easily.
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COMMENT | ok
posted by :
3/30/2008 3:16:14 PM
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He's Tannned
He's Rested
And He's Ready
Slim Whitmen ...............Can I get a Lord Have Mercy
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/30/2008 3:29:15 PM
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VR should get Michael Jackson to fill in for Scott! As far as I know, he is not doing to much right now.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Sandro67
3/30/2008 3:39:20 PM
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Why don't you guys try getting Mike Patton again?
Oh yeah, that's right, he didn't wanna embarrase himself by joining this band.
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COMMENT | METALTARDS
posted by :
3/30/2008 3:49:50 PM
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VR NES SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM THIS SITE KNOWING THAT THIS IS FOR METAL GEEKS THAT HAVE NO SENSE OF FUCKING ROCK
"OH MATT SORUM HAS A ROCK FASHION STORE"
DID U KNOW ROCK AND FASHION ARE THE SAME FUCKING ELEMENT AND WERE TIED ONCE BEFORE UR GOTH ASS FUCKIN PLUMER FASHION RUINED IT
ASK THE STONES!!!!
DID U EVER HEAR OF IGGY POP AND THE STOOGES!!
OR DAVID BOWIE??
OR THE DOORS?
TOO BAD YOU HAVE BUT YOU JUST DONT GET IT AND NEVER WILL, THATS WHY ROCK N ROLL IS IN A FUCKIN STATE OF EXTINCTION
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/30/2008 4:01:39 PM
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Bring in William Hung!!!!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/30/2008 4:08:52 PM
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I hope they do get a new singer. I never liked Scott Weiland, but Velvet revolver is good. With a new singer they could be even better
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COMMENT | doesn't matter
posted by :
3/30/2008 4:21:11 PM
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Velvet Revolver will suck eternally no matter who replaces Scott Weiland.
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COMMENT | I want
posted by :
3/30/2008 4:34:42 PM
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Josh Todd of Buckcherry fame in the band instead. Personally, I am not keen on Scott Weiland as a singer and even less so as a man. I find his stage presence and vocal performance weak and he doesn't know how to whip up a crowd. Look at any You Tube vid of the European festivals that VR have played and the crowd looks bemused by the guy. At least Axl Rose keeps the crowd on there toes with the way he performs. I say if Weiland goes get Josh Todd in. Seb Bach won't do it because of his friendship with Axl, so lets be serious and name someone suitable.
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COMMENT | Anybody but Sebastian Bach!
posted by : Saul Hudson
3/30/2008 4:37:47 PM
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After putting up with Axl and Scott's BS, there's no way they're calling Baz. He'd be even worse.
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COMMENT | perfect
posted by :
3/30/2008 4:53:21 PM
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Keith Caputo would blow Scott away period! Just check out his new album for proof of that. Ripper Owens sounds retarded as these guys dont play metal and never have its always been hard rock.
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COMMENT | oh yeah
posted by :
3/30/2008 5:01:43 PM
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Josh Todd is happy with Buckcherry I am sure since they sold like 700,000 or more records than VR has with their new album
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COMMENT | ummmmm
posted by :
3/30/2008 5:01:53 PM
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you guys are forgetting .....that scottt usually pulls this crap every year.......just give him another stint in the joint......and when he gets out...hell be begging for his job back..........
i think all you guys are jumping the gun here.......he will be back..(only to quit next year....)
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COMMENT | Sebastian Bach did say he got news that changed his life!
posted by : smurf
3/30/2008 5:34:46 PM
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So, who knows? I just don't think this band is really that good though. at the same time that might be a perfect fit for someone like Sebastian?
Billy Idol! huh? Now thats interesting...
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COMMENT | I'M STILL SAYING
posted by :
3/30/2008 6:06:56 PM
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Josh Todd should be the singer in VR. oK Buckcherry may have sold well in the US but worldwide VR are bigger. I think if they asked him (considering he was thee original choice before Weiland) he may reconsider especially if he could do both bands. That would be my pitch, but if they go with Weiland good luck to them.
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COMMENT | Oh F*CK Scott
posted by :
3/30/2008 6:10:21 PM
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Here's nothing more then a druged up fruit loop. They should have hired Kelly Shaefer of Atheist ever since this whole damn project was started. FUCK SCOTT WIELAND!
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COMMENT | Travis Meeks
posted by :
3/30/2008 6:28:36 PM
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isn't doing anything...
jdfu!
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COMMENT | DRUNKEN_SLOB
posted by :
3/30/2008 6:53:55 PM
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what does Boy George and lead man have to do with each other?
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COMMENT | ...
posted by :
3/30/2008 6:54:57 PM
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I am really disappointed in how this Scott thing turned out.
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COMMENT | Fuckk yeha!
posted by :
3/30/2008 7:18:03 PM
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Ripp Scott!
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COMMENT |
posted by : Saul Hudson
3/30/2008 7:30:07 PM
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It's not going to be Josh Todd. In Slash's book, he says that they thought Todd just didn't sound right with the band. I believe they actually said he was out of tune. There's absolutely no way Todd is leaving Buckcherry right now. Relatively speaking, their last album was a huge success.
Plus, call me crazy, but Todd is very reminiscent of Axl as a singer and frontman. I think part of the reason they went with Weiland in the first place is because they didn't want to be accused of sounding like GNR.
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COMMENT |
posted by : LALSTE
3/30/2008 7:54:05 PM
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JOSH TODD !!!!
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COMMENT | John Bush
posted by :
3/30/2008 8:32:35 PM
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Someone mentioned John Bush earlier, I think that'd be a good choice. He's not up himself so he'd most likely get on with the bandmembers, he sounds and looks nothing like Axl (which is why Weiland got the job in the first place), and most importantly - he's got an amazing set of pipes!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/30/2008 9:37:22 PM
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Puto Keith
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COMMENT | Idea...
posted by : Jubijuju
3/30/2008 11:01:32 PM
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Go on and make an album each time with a different singer...so for starters go out and ask Steven Tyler to come in for one.
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COMMENT |
posted by : madeinquebec
3/30/2008 11:12:52 PM
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Justin Timberlake could sing.
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COMMENT | These guys should get...
posted by : mortalfungus
3/31/2008 2:07:18 AM
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Ripper Owens.
And Ken Owen on drums to replace Sorum, too.
;-)
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/31/2008 3:51:04 AM
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COMMENT |
posted by : Zodiac D: The Rebirth
3/30/2008 1:20:26 PM
er, john bush?
HELL YES!
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COMMENT | Chester Bennington
posted by : noirepyh
3/31/2008 6:06:56 AM
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Did someone mention Chester Bennington yet? The guy can sing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIP95c3FMb8
I don't see him leaving Linkin Park though.. yet.. another whiny album like "Minutes .." and we're there, but that'll take another couple of years.
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COMMENT | Tay Zonday
posted by : dumptruck
3/31/2008 7:58:21 AM
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or Lord Worm.
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COMMENT | ungh
posted by : spaztekmofo
3/31/2008 8:05:09 AM
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John Fucking Corabi already !
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COMMENT | Lordy Lordy Lordy!!
posted by :
3/31/2008 8:48:11 AM
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There's comment about V.R. being around after the tour despite of what Mr. Weiland says....! Is their a new frontman lined up for Velvet Revolver that know one cares to discuss?
Mr. Weiland...whether he's alone or in a band, he will continue to be Scott Weiland. He doesn't NEED anyone!! He is who he is, he loves who he is(and i must agree with him there) and he's having fun(please Mr. Weiland...STAY CLEAN) doing it. Amen to that!!
I'm NOT bashing anyone! I listen to it all and can APPRECIATE good music!!! M U S I C !!! I don't care if their walking around in shitty underwear(o.k. maybe I do)! As long as their HAPPY and the bills are payed...and CLEAN!!
I'm with Mr Weiland where ever he goes!! God Bless!! xox
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COMMENT | Lordy Lordy Lordy!!
posted by :
3/31/2008 9:06:23 AM
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In regaurds to the "drugged fruit loop..." WOW, that was good! You should be impressed with yourself! A man of your statue, coming up with a name like that for Mr. Weiland...? Oh...I'm sorry. I forgot..you yourself happens to be perfect and is able to pass judgement! I'll pray for you!!
In the mean time Mr. Weiland...LIVE LARGE and ofcourse...HAPPILY, SAFE and yes I'm gonna say it CLEAN!!
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COMMENT |
posted by : TrippyZippy
3/31/2008 10:58:26 AM
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No more scott.
Since he is more interested in an $TP reunion, let him go, get another singer- maybe someone unknown!, and form a new band and write some serious kick ass songs. The talent is there, if Scott doesn't want in, oh well. Times change.
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COMMENT |
posted by : RiotAct666
3/31/2008 11:22:23 AM
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Hope Weiland sticks around. If he is out of VR , Then they should get anyone of the following to replace him.
Travis Meeks
Keith Caputo
Don't think that Josh Todd , Bach , John Bush etc. will join them IMO. so it will be either Meeks or Caputo that might.
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COMMENT | Ha Ha
posted by :
3/31/2008 12:21:29 PM
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DRUNKEN_SLOB: You mean lead FEMALE don't you..?
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COMMENT | where is the love in rock
posted by :
3/31/2008 4:38:42 PM
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wow....where is the love if they fall apart theyll get it together...but not bach...he sucks...
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COMMENT | CMON ALREADY!!!
posted by :
3/31/2008 5:46:02 PM
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I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW STUPID PEOPLE ARE GNR IS NEVER EVER GOING TO HAPPEN AGAIN SLASH HAS SAID SO HIMSELF MANY TIMES BEFORE! I FEEL BAD FOR SLASH AND THE GUYS THEY CAN'T GET A BREAK TWICE THEY'VE ENDED UP WITH A SINGER THAT HAS ISSUES, WAIT MAKE THAT VOLUMES. JUST DON'T GET BAZ CUZ THAT'LL BE STRIKE THREE FOR SURE!!!!!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/31/2008 10:04:14 PM
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Get Jason Westerhoff to sing for them. Sounds nothing like the rest of them.
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COMMENT | dump matt sorum instead.
posted by :
3/31/2008 10:04:56 PM
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never liked that poser.
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COMMENT | A great song writer
posted by : killer-ing
4/1/2008 9:01:58 AM
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John Corabi, he is a great song writer, a good singer and has a great stage presence.
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COMMENT | I GOT IT!
posted by :
4/1/2008 9:40:42 PM
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How about Kenny Chesney?
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COMMENT | Velvet Revolver
posted by :
4/2/2008 5:27:00 PM
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I was really proud of this band. I was proud that you have two sides of the coin forming one sound. In one hand you have grunge music and the other hand you have the 80s hair band rock your heart out sound. For two albums they formed a beautiful sound and kept rock alive. I am sure both parties will be sucessfull in the future. I will see STP and rumor has it that Weiland could possibly be leaning towards a new CD with his former grunge mates. I believe Slash will take a breath and reflect while playing gutair hero III. Honestly, Bach is a cool guy and good frontman but Slash was worried that they sounded too much like Skid Row. VR really needs to be selective when choosing their new singer. I really believe Cris Cornell still has what it takes to slam down some serious vocals and write some hard core lyrics. Be cool guys, it has been a fun ride.
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