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LINKIN PARK's BENNINGTON: I Am Not VELVET REVOLVER's New Singer
- June 16, 2008
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LINKIN PARK frontman Chester Bennington has dismissed rumors that he has been tapped to replace Scott Weiland as the new singer of VELVET REVOLVER. In an exclusive interview for this week's Kerrang! magazine, Bennington said, "I'm friends with all the guys in VELVET REVOLVER and have played with all of them before. I'm friends with Scott too. I think the rumour that I was going to join VELVET REVOLVER started because Slash asked me if I'd come play a show with them in Vegas right around the time that Scott left the band. Timing-wise, it didn't work out for me, though. Maybe people assumed that invitation meant I was joining the band." "It would be very uncomfortable for me to join that band because I'm friends with all of them, including Scott," Bennington continues. "If I was even going to do just one show, or record just one song with them, I'd have to know it was okay with my band, all those guys and Scott too. That said, if Bennington didn't have prior commitments or wasn't friends with all parties, he'd jump at the chance: "If I wasn't in LINKIN PARK anymore and I didn't know Scott, though, I'd say yes," he says. "Who wouldn't? The music is great and it would be a really cool opportunity."
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COMMENT | WOW!!
posted by :
6/16/2008 7:24:27 AM
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I'm very happy he isn't the new singer of VR. One bad singer is enough....
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COMMENT |
posted by :
6/16/2008 7:48:45 AM
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i had to admit this.......... but this guy's voice is the only thing about Linkin Park that I can actually tolerate. Wow, I think I may have skipped my medication..........
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COMMENT |
posted by :
6/16/2008 7:50:09 AM
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Ahh , yeah...... If VR wants a real singer they should go after
Peter Dolving.... perhaps THE greatest singer to ever walk the planet !
If The Haunted dosen,t kick your ass I will.
Hmmmm, maybe I need to lay off the medication
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COMMENT | LINKIN PARK's BENNINGTON: I Am Not VELVET REVOLVER's New Singer
posted by :
6/16/2008 7:54:35 AM
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because Justin Timberlake got the gig instead.
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COMMENT | that was a close one!
posted by :
6/16/2008 8:23:00 AM
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VV should choose someone who would make them sound better and write something fesh, but sure bennington is not the right guy, he represent the idea of a rock frontman of my grandma's hairdresser!
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COMMENT |
posted by : FutileBreadMachine
6/16/2008 8:28:40 AM
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Awesome. I'm very excited about this breaking news, and I am looking forward to them not making any music together in the future.
Also - I know lots of people disagree, but I think they should've gotten Sebastian Bach from day one. Who cares if you're friendly with Axl, man... YOU'D be the one playing with the REAL Guns N' Roses band members. That would put you on top.
P.S. Bring back John Bush.
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COMMENT | Thank God
posted by : KevinBoss
6/16/2008 9:33:45 AM
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im so glad this d bag isn't going to bring slash and co down
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COMMENT |
posted by : The Grand Wizard
6/16/2008 10:10:38 AM
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Phil Anselmo is the only option that makes sense. Anselmo is an ass but he also puts asses in seats. You can't buy publicity like that, baby!
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COMMENT | Dodged THAT bullet
posted by :
6/16/2008 10:26:56 AM
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Damn straight you're not VR's new voice.
Argh.
VR > LP
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COMMENT | Now he would be awesome
posted by :
6/16/2008 11:15:42 AM
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he is good. Very Filter'ish
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COMMENT | It's been said here before but...
posted by :
6/16/2008 11:23:45 AM
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...I'll say it again: if they persist in a)staying together as VR (a bit dubious since Slash is doing a solo album and, let's face it, who would much care if they didn't), b)not hiring Seb and c)not reforming GNR, then the logical choice is John Corabi. He can sing, play, write... hell, the guy would probably do their fucking laundry for a second shot at the big time. Plus he's a talented dude who deserves beter than to be remembered only for one Motley album (which was actually one of their best)
I can't imagine who would ever have thought that Chester would even be worth starting this rumour about. Nothing against LP, but stylistically it makes about as much sense as Leona Lewis joining Nine Inch Nails (admittedly that's a combination I'd pay to see)
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COMMENT | Bottom Line
posted by :
6/16/2008 11:56:08 AM
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The record company wants them to get someone who's going to help them sell albums.
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COMMENT | Bring in...
posted by : Daddy?!
6/16/2008 12:38:34 PM
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...Phil Mogg!!
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COMMENT | ....
posted by : cirkis
6/16/2008 1:07:21 PM
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There's a video floating around YouTube with Chester singing "Paradise City" with Camp Freddy. I was quite surprised, he did a great job.
That being said, I don't see this happening because he already sells shit loads of records.
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COMMENT | To BrunoMcD
posted by :
6/16/2008 3:09:58 PM
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Obviously there's going to be more VR. No matter that Slash and Duff are with his solo projects. They still searching a new singer.
I hope to know the name of the new singer by the end of the year or so..
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COMMENT | dude this guy chester
posted by :
6/16/2008 5:05:56 PM
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Has some great vocals. he did a great job on covering led zepplin.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
6/16/2008 6:32:28 PM
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i still think ric flair should get the gig.
every time i'm falling down
all alone i fall to pieces wooooooooooo!
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COMMENT | Daddy?!
posted by :
6/16/2008 6:44:57 PM
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Good call! Gotta love the Moggman. He could bring Pete Way with him and he and Duff could see who looks more wasted
Plus a few UFO covers would mean VR finally had some memorable songs...
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COMMENT | Gotta say...
posted by : Ultimate Warrior
6/16/2008 7:33:37 PM
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even if you don't like Linkin Park's music, Chester is a beast on the mic. Bad fit for VR though, for sure. I'd love to see Bach join the band.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Rokkosixsixsix
6/16/2008 8:23:46 PM
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Whoever said Phil Anselmo is a moron. That guy has sucked since he left Pantera.
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COMMENT | The Grand Wizard....
posted by :
6/16/2008 8:25:38 PM
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YOu can't argue with that.
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COMMENT | Good news it's not him...
posted by : travyss
6/16/2008 8:28:23 PM
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Anyways, a GNR band is the best option. What are they waiting for???
If they prefer keeping VR alive, they need a real rocker as a frontman. Bach is the man for the job, like it or not. Corabi would do a good job too though.
A setlist with a couple of Skid Row, GNR and VR songs would kick ass.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
6/16/2008 8:44:10 PM
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" I wanna stay n the good side of all the old fellas with a little influence left.... but no way am I gonna hitch my wagon to them and sink myself career wise"
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COMMENT | Brian Phyll Miller
posted by :
6/16/2008 11:57:34 PM
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Alot of talks going on about the new lead singer for Velvet Revolver. There is alot of talk on the internet about an emerging artist known as Brian Phyll Miller, his vocals are second to none in my opinion. Do a search for Brian Phyll Miller on YouTube and check him out for yourself, Slash and the guys should listen to this guy, HE ROCKS!!!
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COMMENT | ...
posted by :
6/17/2008 6:31:04 AM
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I think Chester has talent but I don't think he fits VR.
Corabiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!
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COMMENT | NEW SINGER RIGHT HERE:
posted by : His Royal Lordship of Excellence
6/20/2008 1:03:19 AM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4O5epRZ_Zw
That's right. DAVE WYNDORF. I can hear it now... PERFECT fit. And always killer live.
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COMMENT | TO BAD FOR V.R.
posted by :
10/11/2008 5:58:37 AM
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I HAVE TO SAY CHESTER IS ONE OF THE BEST ROCK SINGERS OF OUR TIME,, AND THATS NOT JUST BECAUSE IM A FAN OF LINKIN PARK, I WOULD CHALLENGE ANYBODY TO SING THE STUFF THAT HE SINGS, AND MAKE IT SOUND ANYTHING LIKE HIM.. YOU CAN'T DO IT.. ALL OF YOU COCK SMOKERS OUT THERE WOULD KEEL OVER AND DIE CAUSE OF THE LACK OF AIR
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