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Would-Be Frontmen Campaign For VELVET REVOLVER Job
- June 19, 2008
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The Pulse of Radio reports that VELVET REVOLVER's search for a new lead singer to replace Scott Weiland has led several potential replacements to actively campaign for the job through web sites such as YouTube, according to MTV.com. A couple of these would-be stars even claim that they've got the inside track for the job, although none of them have apparently been officially contacted by anyone in the VELVET REVOLVER camp. One of the biggest self-promoters is a singer named Brian Phyll Miller, whose online video audition (view clip below) features him singing VELVET REVOLVER's "Slither" and "Fall to Pieces", as well as AC/DC's "Whole Lotta Rosie". Miller also discusses his love for "vodka, cigarettes and Jack (Daniels)," apparently unaware that VELVET REVOLVER is now a sober band. A lot of support for Miller has been generated online, although it is difficult to verify whether it's real or has been created by the singer himself. Other hopefuls include Axl Rose sound-alike Dale Toth ( video) and Weiland sound-alike Sam Serinsky (view clip below), who says on his YouTube page that the band "may have someone already, but I have to contact the VR camp again next week." VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum told The Pulse of Radio last month that the band was listening to auditions sent in through email. Sorum also recently said that the band had rejected offers to find a new singer through a new edition of the "Rock Star" reality show. A recent item at Idolator.com suggested that the group may be in talks with an unnamed Australian singer to replace Weiland, while another rumor speculated that LINKIN PARK's Chester Bennington was up for the gig. Brian Phyll Miller: Sam Serinsky:
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COMMENT | all three mentioned in the article ...
posted by :
6/19/2008 7:50:12 PM
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suck...Toth does not sound like Axl...Miller is an old poser with no range (stick to the karaoke bar)...Serinsky is a fat dufus with a somewhat decent but more annoying and weak voice (stick to Rock Band)
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COMMENT |
posted by :
6/19/2008 7:52:32 PM
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wow, that first guy is horrible. Absolutely no personality in his voice at all. The second guy is no better. Flat sounding and not even near Axl's sound. I think it's safe to say that neither of these guys are candidates.
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COMMENT | uh?
posted by :
6/19/2008 7:54:25 PM
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they both suck.
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COMMENT |
posted by : aggression
6/19/2008 7:59:32 PM
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wow... horrible
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COMMENT | holy god
posted by : barflyz
6/19/2008 8:02:38 PM
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I am not campaigning but please let me know if I am better
I do think I suck so please be kind
Check out the song "drinks no more"
www.myspace.com/barflyz
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COMMENT |
posted by :
6/19/2008 8:02:38 PM
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Maybe Robert Plant will take the job, just to annoy Jimmy Page even more
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COMMENT |
posted by :
6/19/2008 8:11:35 PM
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ok so the Miller guy can sing, but nothing special, kinda bland.. nothing to phone home about.... the other one... sounds like a cat being neutered, and that just in the first 15 seconds of the video.... i hope this is a joke. I hope they do find someone... i prefer VR over any emo crap band or whatever they call themselves...
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COMMENT |
posted by :
6/19/2008 8:13:43 PM
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The obvious choice: Sebastian Bach
The sensible choice: John Corabi
The wild card: David Bowie*
*dated Slash's mom, influenced Scott, doesn't seem to be doing much these days...
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COMMENT | No way
posted by : tvspat
6/19/2008 8:22:47 PM
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They both suck and they both look like pussies who wouldn't last one day out on the road with VR
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COMMENT |
posted by : RiotAct666
6/19/2008 8:32:10 PM
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Hope VR gets a new singer soon. Anyone of these following will do the trick.
Keith Caputo
Bach
Josh Todd ( Won't happen though Buckcherry are doing very well)
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COMMENT | ^ Or Chris Cornell
posted by : RiotAct666
6/19/2008 8:32:43 PM
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Add him to that list.
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COMMENT |
posted by : BonzoholicII
6/19/2008 8:52:27 PM
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How about Joel Osteen??
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COMMENT | VR IS A ROCK BAND
posted by :
6/19/2008 9:15:48 PM
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SEBASTIAN BACK IS A LOSER THEY ALREADY TRIED HIM OUT AND HE WAS ANNOYING ACCORDING TO DUFF.
KEITH CAPUTO WONT MATCH.
THEYRE KINDA SCREWED SINCE WEILAND IS LIKE THE LAST REAL FRONTMAN ON THE FUCKIN PLANET AND I GUESS THEY WANT SOMETHING REAL, I'D LOVE TO AUDITION TOO BAD IM ONLY 20
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COMMENT |
posted by :
6/19/2008 10:07:10 PM
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Weiland was a shitty, annoying frontman. I knew I could not enjoy VR the second I heard his voice. It wouldn't really matter who they got to replace scott, anything is an improvement. Hell, they'd be more enjoyable as an instrumental. HAH.
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COMMENT |
posted by : The Grand Wizard
6/19/2008 10:12:36 PM
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If VR doesn't land a big name, marketable name then there's no point in continuing the band. VR is all about big money, world tours, etc. Some doofus from Youtube is not going to put asses in the seats. I've been campaigning for Philip Anselmo because Anselmo has the passion, the soul and the brand name value, plus he needs the cash for drugs just like Slash & Co. It's a beautiful relationship, you see!
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COMMENT | hahahaaaa!
posted by :
6/19/2008 10:14:34 PM
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"WEILAND IS LIKE THE LAST REAL FRONTMAN ON THE FUCKIN PLANET"
What? Puh-Leez.
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COMMENT | at a certain point
posted by :
6/19/2008 10:17:18 PM
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weiland was good. the guy gots talent i tell ya.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
6/19/2008 10:31:28 PM
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Scott Weiland is amazing. One of the best going today. All you death metal people, dunno about talent. VR were a great band with 2 great cds. Without Weiland, they need a big name. A proven guy or else its gonna be tough.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
6/19/2008 10:43:10 PM
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The guy who said Caputo won't match: Huh? listen to his voice. It's a similar style to Weiland but has more emotion. But that aside, his voice fits their music.
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COMMENT | wont match
posted by :
6/19/2008 10:49:38 PM
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Keith Caputo will match perfect check out some of the rockers on his new solo album he sounds like the perfect fit.
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COMMENT | ok...
posted by : RockettQueeen
6/19/2008 11:01:30 PM
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Of the 3, Toth was the best, but that's not saying much. He sounds nothing like Axl. I hope the boys in VR have a lot of better options. And what's with Miller the dumbass? VR = SOBER. Jack + Slash = death!! Vodka + Duff = exploded pancreas, oh wait, THAT ALREADY HAPPENED! WTF man!! I'm cool cause I drink blah blah blah. Get a life you fuckin' poser!
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COMMENT | Perfect new Velvet Revolver singer:
posted by : His Royal Lordship of Excellence
6/20/2008 12:11:04 AM
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Should be proven enough so they know he can handle touring, recording, etc.
Shouldn't be too big a name (like Weiland)
Shouldn't be too 80's (like Bach)
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Dave Wyndorf from MONSTER MAGNET.
Do it! He's a good better singer than Weiland, can't be any worse a junkie, and has the perfect sleazy image and style for VR.
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COMMENT | WYndorff
posted by : And Then There Were None
6/20/2008 12:27:50 AM
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has way too much imagination for these classic radio rock fucks.
cheers.
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COMMENT | Toth sounds great!
posted by : Dogface
6/20/2008 2:09:36 AM
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The other 2 ....er...no.
Toth sounds nothing like Axl Rose.
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COMMENT | Perfect new Velvet Revolver singer
posted by :
6/20/2008 2:20:03 AM
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David Cook from Idol
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COMMENT | Way to fuck up your presentation
posted by :
6/20/2008 2:21:03 AM
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"Miller also discusses his love for vodka, cigarettes and Jack, apparently unaware that VELVET REVOLVER is now a sober band."
That is like trying to promote safe sex in the Vatican. Fucking owned!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
6/20/2008 3:50:56 AM
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the guy from janes addiction would be a perfect fit
anyone else agree?
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COMMENT | my pic
posted by :
6/20/2008 4:10:07 AM
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jizzy pearl. the guy can sing gnr songs better than axl and he's a great front man.
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COMMENT | Brian Phyll Miller???
posted by :
6/20/2008 4:27:25 AM
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Wtf? This guy sucks. He doesn't have ANY strength in his voice. Sounds like an electric sandwich or so...
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COMMENT | Perfect new Velvet Revolver singer
posted by :
6/20/2008 4:39:43 AM
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Neil Alday From Socialburn
http://www.myspace.com/socialburn
or
http://www.sv3design.com/socialburn/flash/index.html
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COMMENT | Get Keith Caputo!
posted by :
6/20/2008 4:41:10 AM
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Do it.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
6/20/2008 5:19:27 AM
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I really hope they get Caputo...that dude has passion, emotion...he is the man.
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COMMENT | Everyone knows...............
posted by :
6/20/2008 5:27:14 AM
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..............the new singer has already been selected, Slash has already admitted that Chris De Burgh has been rehearsing with them for months.
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COMMENT | Proof right here.
posted by : His Royal Lordship of Excellence
6/20/2008 6:03:11 AM
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Perfect fit, and would immediately be the best songwriter in VR:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4O5epRZ_Zw
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COMMENT | ^^^ Watch that video
posted by : His Royal Lordship of Excellence
6/20/2008 6:04:38 AM
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and imagine Slash, Duff, and Sorum rocking out on that groove with this singer. Unfreakin' real. It would be like classic GnR with a much better singer.
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COMMENT | The Grand Wizard
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6/20/2008 6:59:54 AM
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''If VR doesn't land a big name, marketable name then there's no point in continuing the band. VR is all about big money, world tours, etc. Some doofus from Youtube is not going to put asses in the seats. I've been campaigning for Philip Anselmo because Anselmo has the passion, the soul and the brand name value, plus he needs the cash for drugs just like Slash & Co. It's a beautiful relationship, you see!''
Bullshit!
For one; They are all clean and sober in VR now.
Two; Slash managed to get Snakepit going with virtually unknown singers.
Three; The band needs someone who has a great personality for a frontman, someone who isnt addicted to anything (therefore Anselmo is out), and someone with nowhere near as much baggage as Scott had.
In other words.. they will ind who they think is right for the band.. leave them to it, we will get a new singer announced eventually for fucks sake.
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COMMENT | star singer
posted by :
6/20/2008 7:56:44 AM
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the best choice would be Jake Starr from Adam West. If you've never heard them then you should check out their myspace page for free samples. He's a real front man who sings and dances better than Scott Weiland!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
6/20/2008 8:58:36 AM
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This has to be a joke,Brian phyll miller is just a bad karoke singer with zero personality whilst sam serinsky is some sort of Axl Rose tribute.
Whilst I agree jIzzy Pearl is a fantstic singer/frontman I think he has exhausted his avenues as a frontman with fronting LA Guns/Ratt and Adlers Appetite he now comes across as a hired hand, stick with Love/Hate or solo. Perry Farrell should just get back with Janes Addiction or satelite party/porno for pyros the guys a genious.
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COMMENT | My audition...crappy phone no music...be easy on me! :)
posted by :
6/20/2008 10:13:53 AM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmKbn9rOy6Y
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COMMENT | ok
posted by :
6/20/2008 11:53:20 AM
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dismiss the speakerphone, david bowie anorexia, go-go dancing, late axl rose side-stepping, ss army hat...
what made scott weiland so adapt?
the man does not have impeccable range; yet "he knows how to use his voice, and what to do with his limited range". thus, not only makes him a diverse singer, also ups the ante when it comes to arrangements, and most significantly, gifted lyricist who can touch deeper elements with a simple language.
enter bas...the man has definitive heavy metal voice right up there ronny james dio...the man has such a voice and stage presence that effortlessly upstages any given musician behind him...just like dio upstaged iommi, and blackmore...
corabi, are you kidding me? definitely talented yet, another sammy hagar -like musicianship only this time offered by sunset boulevard...
the missing point here is those so-called candidates are one-dimensional, would serve nothing to velvet revolver musically but do their own bidding.
velvet revolver is a blues/rock/punk rock band. even perry farrell would come short. as for chester bennington, very likely (for guys who dub him as nu-metal, check what does with "whole lotta love" at camp freddy show), but again not really marketable for vr, considering vr would fall under the shadow of linkin park.
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COMMENT | the new singer
posted by : The_MetalMonster_Mike
6/20/2008 1:09:20 PM
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shoudl definitely be oni logan from lynch mob! he is awesome!!!
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COMMENT | THIS IS WHY
posted by :
6/20/2008 7:44:11 PM
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U CAN NEVER LEAVE A TRUE STATEMENT ON BLABBERMOUTH CUZ ALL THE METAL TARDS ATTACK
I NEVER SAID KEITH CAPUTO WAS BAD HE IS A GREAT SINGER BUT WEILAND AND THE REST OF THEM HAD SEVERAL SIMILARITIES THEIY WERE ALL JUNKIES AND WERE INTO THE PUNK ERA AND AND WELL WTF KETIH CAPUTO WILL BE WASTING HIS TIME AND KINDA KILLING HIS CAREER CUZ IT JUST WOULDNT WORK OUT
AND ... IF PPL REALLY FUCKING THINK THAT SEBASTIAN BACH IS A BETTER SINGER THAN WEILAND...........................NO HE IS AN ANNOYING OPERATIC TALKBOX , WEILAND CANNOT SING ANYMORE(STP TRAINWRECK TOUR 08) BUT HE IS FAR MORE TALENTED, CREATIVE AND BETTER THAN BACH AN WHOEVER DESAGREES BELIVES BON SCOTT AND MICHAL MOORE ARE BETTER THAN JIM MORRISON AND DAVID BOWIE
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COMMENT | How about
posted by : VelveetaRevolver
6/22/2008 12:22:01 AM
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LUKAS ROSSI!
(ha ha)
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COMMENT | Idolator rumor supporting info
posted by :
6/25/2008 1:20:31 PM
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Hi,
I am writing this in support of an article written by Idolator involving the unnamed australian singer, as I have the following information from a friend of mine working for Rock 101 radio station. I also saw the guy sing at an open air concert and he caught some attention there.
From what I heard the guy's name is Tim and he lives in Oregon, he had apparently swarmed VR members, Duff's RAW Power team, and even Duff's new band Loaded and their respective agents with letters and Emails selling himself to them and had sent his audition tunes to them after receiving responses.
It was said he didn't want to conform to the whole commercialization of making scripted myspace video's, youtube performances etc to get the attention of the band, and chose the old fashion job/audition approach of putting pen to paper, or in his case fingers to keyboard! As he stated, "if I can't get their attention from reading something from my heart, how can I expect them to take me seriously, because everything I put into those letters & Emails shows my passion and perseverance"
That's about as much as I can tell you, but I can assure you that the possibility of this Australian guy fronting the band is as real as Brian & Sam on youtube! Being an unknown and Australian is surely unique and a great twist to VR.
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COMMENT | This guy sounds like AXL ROSE
posted by :
12/24/2008 6:05:10 PM
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I was reading all the comments on this post board and you really forgot someone on there. this guy sounds as close as it gets
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRlhtJoxaTk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlrebqWykvY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwrlwKoNNRA
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