Scott Weiland Explains Velvet Revolver's Split

Velvet Revolver frontman Scott Weiland has released the following statement to Blabbermouth.net:

"Responding to our drummer's [Matt Sorum] rant about why the band is in a state of flux:

"Well, first of all, the state of my family affairs is really none of his business, since he is too immature to have a real relationship, let alone children. So don't attempt to stand in a man's shoes when you haven't walked his path. Secondly, 'keeping rock 'n' roll alive?' I've made many attempts to remain cordial with the members of VR, but mainly, the likes of you. Funny though — this is your FIRST band, as opposed to being a hired gun. I've been making records (now on my ninth), which have sold over 35 million copies worldwide and have maintained a level of professionalism regardless of how many drugs I've ingested into my system. I have only cancelled one tour during the entire course of my 16-year run and that was the 'make-up' Australia tour. Now, shall I open that can of worms, Matthew? Release the Kraken? Serve... Volley! You cancelled the Aussie tour in the fall because you went to rehab, but I won't say why… we'll just let Blabbermouth find out for themselves.

"As for our fans — I will sweat, bruise, and bleed for you. And will continue to do so until the end of this tour. However, you deserve to hear VELVET REVOLVER playing… not certain individuals singing along to get a muddied up sound. God forbid — could one imagine if I grabbed a guitar and started soloing along with Slash? That would never happen because I know my place. It's a shame… we were a gang. But ego and jealousy can get the better of anyone. I wish the best and plan to annihilate the stage in the last few shows.

"On a separate note, we did an STP [STONE TEMPLE PILOTS] photo shoot before this tour and it was fun, inspiring and it gave me that thrill — that feeling that got my rocks off from the get-go."

According to several fan accounts and online media reports, 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."

In an online posting from earlier today, 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.

Comments

[piecies_81]

so yeah....there goes the whole "opening up for zeppelin rumors" I get the feeling that scott wants to do more stuff with STP.

[piecies_81]

i guess they wont be doing a new album either as said in an earlier article on here...these stories have no truth to them at all....they contradict each other every week....

[GooseMcShred]

Weiland sounds like a bit of a dick..... I wouldnt call what the drummer said a 'rant' either to be quite honest

[slann101]

wow...thanks UG. didnt i post all of this on yesterdays article?

[GreekRockr9]

Wow, Weiland really is a prick. Maybe moreso than Axl?

[domboy]

Thank ****ing God. Weiland is such a shit singer and front man, I've seen VR twice recently and each time have been realy dissapointed by his complete lack of personallity. Axl may have been a prick but he was a hell of a front man.

The Vr boys need to move on and find some one who knows what he's doing with a crowd.

[thefeedback]

if VR are splitting up, i feel really sorry 4 my m8, they're his favourite band atm, and he really wants to see them live

[Licorice]

This is good news to me. I always -hated- scott... I think he's holding the other guys back, maybe they can get a decent singer now.

[rockontilludie]

wow you guys are morons, if Scott is such a bad singer, then why would Slash, Duff, and Matt picked him in the first place? Scott is a genius in his own right.

[OzZY-RuLE5!!!!!]

i sence snake pit revial.

[losbarqueros]

I said it yesterday, but VR would be so much better if they can get Mike Patton to do vocals. Aside from VR's first album, Weiland hasn't done anything good since No. 4.

[Vrstone87]

Just me but I think Dave Grohl would sound awesome with VR but it'd be a shame to take him away from Foo Fighters right now..

[kfong03]

man i support scott going back to stp but the attack on matt was a bit cruel, matt's cool and i think scott was being a bit cocky with that...hope they make up...but if vr were to reli break up i wouldn't be too sad...stp all the way!

[domboy]

rockontilludie wrote:

wow you guys are morons, if Scott is such a bad singer, then why would Slash, Duff, and Matt picked him in the first place? Scott is a genius in his own right.

A genius? Such an over used term in music. Weilands a twat.

Vrstone87 wrote:

Just me but I think Dave Grohl would sound awesome with VR but it'd be a shame to take him away from Foo Fighters right now..

I would be glad to see Grohl move away from the foo fighters, they've become so boring over the last few albums he could do with a kick up his arse.

[Comeback Kiddd]

Why am I not sad?

[rnp2003]

thank god! the end of velvet revolver and their shitty singles. We could only pray for the infinite hiatus status that gNr has enjoyed.

[Vrstone87]

domboy wrote:

rockontilludie wrote:

wow you guys are morons, if Scott is such a bad singer, then why would Slash, Duff, and Matt picked him in the first place? Scott is a genius in his own right.

A genius? Such an over used term in music. Weilands a twat.

Vrstone87 wrote:

Just me but I think Dave Grohl would sound awesome with VR but it'd be a shame to take him away from Foo Fighters right now..

I would be glad to see Grohl move away from the foo fighters, they've become so boring over the last few albums he could do with a kick up his arse.

FF has gotten stale but I think that happens to most bands after a while..

[jrob816]

Wasn't this exact article posted yesterday, only in a slightly different order???

[MeTalMaN200X]

Never thought they'd air their dirty laundry out in public. Scott is losing it. That's the end of VR. GNR reunion? I here Led Zepplin is looking for an opening band? They got back together after so many years. Why not? If Robert Plant asks, who nows?

[MAYNARD]

losbarqueros wrote:

I said it yesterday, but VR would be so much better if they can get Mike Patton to do vocals. Aside from VR's first album, Weiland hasn't done anything good since No. 4.

Shangrila-de-da was pretty awesome. BiPolar Bear is just a ridiculously good tune. Just came out durin STP's breakup so it get overlooked alot.

Aside from the that, Libertad is the only album Weiland has made since No.4, and it's not too bad either.

VR is good, but STP is great. Rob Deleo is a badass bass player, and Dean is a modern day Jimmy Page.

[Cobalt Blue]

he's sounding quite full of himself here.

[MAYNARD]

^^^ Mike Patton is easily the most overrated underrated singer I have ever heard. Alotta the shit, that he does, that get deemed as genius, is just noise.

[thejester]

VR is officially done, finished

[i_am_metalhead]

piecies_81 wrote:

so yeah....there goes the whole "opening up for zeppelin rumors" I get the feeling that scott wants to do more stuff with STP.

Robert Plant has already said that there will NEVER be another Zeppelin tour - he won't do it! So the whole "opening for Zeppelin rumors" are void even if VR didnt break up.

I'm personally glad that they are breaking up. I was expecting GnR with an awesome singer when VR first came on the scene but all we got was a mediocre pile of shit. They are all much better musicians than they make themselves out to be in VR.

[XLimits]

What is it with singers these days? I thought the statement he is commenting on was very professional I think the drugs have just finally taken over what a douche... poor slash and duff I just want to hear them to be honest I am for the slash's snakepit too. I always though Scott had too weak a voice to carry Velvet revolver anyway

[60CycleHum]

...*cough*...AXLLLLL ROOOOSSSEEEE.....*cough*

[JordanRiding]

Its just audioslave scenario V.2

Singer from one famous band, the rest of the members (apart from one in this case, being dave kushner) from another legendary band, singer gets in a bitchfit and decides its time to quit.

similar to audioslave, although cornell wanted to go solo and the rest went back to rage, whereas scotts going back to STP and the rest, well rumours afoot say they will go back to GnR, i dont believe it much but whatever.

[craigspyke]

My mate just got a VR tattoo done... oops

[ajmoore21]

bring back the snakepit.....

[CJRocker]

It's the GNR split all over again.

[ilikebass]

Did Weiland just chew the guy out for being in rehab when it says later that he's been in rehab also? I honestly don't give a shit about VR but these guys are making their band look really unprofessional by bickering through the internet. Lame!

[CapnKickass]

well, if anything, at least they left us with the riff from slither "nananananana..."

[papersun87]

Point to Sorum, I think.

[eurodude]

Amsterdam is the last date on their tour..
+ their first headlining non festival show in the Netherlands..
I'm sooo happy I'm going.. as this might seem to be the last Velvet Revolver concert ever...

[Shabalaba]

craigspyke wrote:

My mate just got a VR tattoo done... oops

lol cant wait to see the luck on his face

[slash_chord]

Weiland is sooo lame he can go F*** himself.
bring back guns and rosessss

[RnFnR100]

bring izzy back in. izzy helped write all the good music on the first album. izzy and duff have both done good jobs singing in their own bands let them sing.

[RHCP603]

Nah, it's a diffrent article. It has scotts response to the "rant". VR picked up scott because they couldn't find a singer. I've almost finished Slash's book and they couldn't find a singer and they liked his voice. I mean, i'm not for or against him as a singer, but he sounds like a jerk just thrashing matt. It does sound like Axl Rose all over again. Oh, and everyone who wants gnr back. Axl owns the name, the only way is if he wants it. He does...with diffrent members.

[DANZIG767]

The head line says Scott Weiland Explains Velvet Revolvers Split. Uhh why would the whole band split up just cuz Weiland is leaving, wouldnt they just search for a new frontman? Im a fan of VR and dont want them to completly split up

[RHCP603]

Yeah, izzy and duff did do alot of writing.

Checked.

Keep the comments constructive.

[Intersting]

Kinda sounds like the rant Chris Cornell had when he left Audioslave, saying "he did all the work".

[Nekrofagist]

velvet revolver should ger axle rose and replace dave kushner with izzy stradlin, that would be a pretty sick band right!?

[metalifan]

Well I am sure they can find an even better front man
Chris Cornell would be brilliant but he wants to stay solo
Slash is the image of VR not Scott

[sbalzac]

Wow! Who's worse now? Axl Rose or Scott Weiland?

[Vauxite]

i'm with aj,

bring the snakepit back.

[Jonny616]

and have maintained a level of professionalism

yeah because ranting about the fact that your drummer went to rehab is so professional...

he sounds like an idiot in this article..

[metalifan]

They should keep going withou Scott because I bet they could find an even better front man. Chris Cornell would be my first choice

[scenekid905]

apparantly the bass player will be the singer O.o

[Lotz222]

This is the reason i like bands like Pearl Jam that can keep their egos to themselves. People can have dissagrements of course but come on little boys.

[RHCP603]

Cornell wouldn't fit at all i don't think. The band has always been about melodic soulful lyrics. I don't think Cornells voice would fit, it's more...grunge? It's less refined.

[kmchipower]

when he refers to someone singing with him to get a muddied up sound...hes talkin about sorum again right? lol. he wails on sorum here. and im kinda glad...sorum talks way too much for someone who was just a hired gun and has zero songwriting credit for gnr. hes not even a good drummer...he is quite crappy actually.

[RHCP603]

It's also funny how he considers VR to be Matt's first band. Matt wasn't a starting member of GNR, but did tour with them when Adler couldn't contiune. Oh, he was in the Cult before then so i guess neither of those bands count. I don't see him as a hired hand when he went on tour with them.

[sofubar]

Slash on the matter:

On march 25 2008 Slash dismissed reports that the band will split with the following statement "Well, let's put it this way — this is not VELVET REVOLVER's last tour." He also added on the rumors about the band opening for Led Zeppelin "I think as far as ZEPPELIN doing a tour, that remains to be seen, I saw Robert last night [Saturday, March 22] and he's got his solo thing going on and as far as VELVET REVOLVER is concerned, we've got another record to do and we're not even thinking about that."

Source: Wikipedia.

[losbarqueros]

MAYNARD wrote:

^^^ Mike Patton is easily the most overrated underrated singer I have ever heard. Alotta the shit, that he does, that get deemed as genius, is just noise.

True, but he was originally approached by the rest of the band to be their singer before they tapped Weiland. He turned it down to do his weirder stuff. Patton's kinda the Les Claypool of vocalists: He does stuff occasionally purely for the hell of it.

As for Chris Cornell, I think he needs to hang it up. He's pretty much destroyed that killer scream/growl that he had back in the old Soundgarden days, which makes me all kinds of sad. :[

[-Rock-N'-Roll-]

GreekRockr9 wrote:

Wow, Weiland really is a prick. Maybe moreso than Axl?

Yeah I was actually surprised, he isn't that great to me I find, and hes being so cocky? whats with that dude?

[mitch rite]

someone mentioned Mike Patton. That would be an absolutely epic collaboration. Patton is the most talented man in the business, bar none.

[DaveGilmour1189]

Intersting wrote:

Kinda sounds like the rant Chris Cornell had when he left Audioslave, saying "he did all the work".

when its more than obvious Morello and the rest of the band wrote 95% of the music. I get the feeling that's the case here. On the flip side, its not quite like guns and roses vs axle. i think slash and the gang could ditch weiland, pick up a new singer or let duff sing and it would work out just fine. Slash, Duff and the rest are all great muscicians so anything they put out should be good. Hell, Sebastian bach wanted the job back when they started, maybe they should get him on the line.

[RHCP603]

Bach has a great voice. I don't know if he would do it now though. he's working on that solo album and he's doing alot of stuff with Axl.

[farcry]

VR news:

-VR to plan new album
-VR to headline Zeppelin tour
-VR to split

one of these does not belong

[Vauxite]

kmchipower wrote:

when he refers to someone singing with him to get a muddied up sound...hes talkin about sorum again right? lol. he wails on sorum here. and im kinda glad...sorum talks way too much for someone who was just a hired gun and has zero songwriting credit for gnr. hes not even a good drummer...he is quite crappy actually.

Nah Sorum is a phenomanol drummer compared to most bands, check his drum solos from the Use Illusion tours, they're damn impressive.

[mercurymay]

Hell, Sebastian bach wanted the job back when they started, maybe they should get him on the line.

he is a good singer, but he's too washed up for people to give a shit about him anymore.

after they break up, i don't think we'll be hearing anything from Slash, Matt or Duff in a while, and Dave... well, he'll just sink into oblivion.

At last we have Chinese Democracy to look forward to... yeah right

[RHCP603]

When Chinese Democracy comes out, i'll break down and cry. I looked up the members of GNR now, and some of the members are members he fired from the band when the original line up was there. I see how Axl Works.

[Roland Medina]

wow this truly sucks i love vr they were going to be the revitalization of rock and roll.

[Quikslayer666]

I thought Velvet Revolver had more class than that, and to think I actually thought they could last 5 albums or more. I knew this was going to happen but not so soon, well if it brings back STP and original GNR I will be one happy camper. Just goes to show supergroups can't last more than 3 albums.

[Waterboy799]

wow that sucks, i really like Velvet Revolver.

Weiland does sound like a bit of a prick in this article though, i don't see why he's taking stabs at Sorum, it's not like Sorum said anything bad.

[This1GoesTo11]

It looks as though Bumnblefoot may be out of a job soon!

[uberphreak]

GreekRockr9 wrote:

Wow, Weiland really is a prick. Maybe moreso than Axl?

Let's not get ahead of ourselves.

Anyway, I would prefer to have STP back over VR. Contraband was awesome but Libertad was mediocre at best. Maybe Slash's Snake Pit will do some shit.

Also, Weiland seems like a giant bag of douche. Yeah you're REALLY professional by lashing back at Matt like that. It's not even like what Matt said was really that offensive.

[lilscooter11]

I have to agree, not liking Weiland at all. Although the Axl Rose dispute was big, at least it was over passion of music, even if it was a bit too posessive of Axl. However this just looks like straight down tension and bitchyness from Weiland. And he knows he can cos he now has STP as his safety net! Just the way I perceive the situation of course, although I'm probably wrong!

[Surfer Rosa]

Vrstone87 wrote:

Just me but I think Dave Grohl would sound awesome with VR but it'd be a shame to take him away from Foo Fighters right now..

Why would he even consider leaving the Foo's for a much lesser band.

[SixStringDemon]

Good So

Nekrofagist wrote:

velvet revolver should ger axle rose and replace dave kushner with izzy stradlin, that would be a pretty sick band right!?

I agree that would be an epic lineup. VR would kick ass then i bet. =P

[Warheart1188]

Y

SixStringDemon wrote:

Good SoNekrofagist wrote:

velvet revolver should ger axle rose and replace dave kushner with izzy stradlin, that would be a pretty sick band right!?

I agree that would be an epic lineup. VR would kick ass then i bet. =P

Yea, we would have the classic GNR lineup again...not good... unless Axl wants to be cool again like he was in the Appetite days.

[Aplanken]

damn, looks like Scott's has an equal ammount of selfishness, just like axl rose.... not that gnr should get back together, they were great back then, but axl musicaly sucks ass these days (his voice is not what it was)... but a new singer for VR, that's an option! Maybe someone like Toby Jephson ?(whom did a GREAT job on the last Fastway-tour)??

checked.

[OrangePossum]

jrob816 wrote:

Wasn't this exact article posted yesterday, only in a slightly different order???

As a matter of fact, yes it was.
Oh well. No big loss to me, I only liked them for Slither.

[estranged_2003]

i was at the carling last thursday in glasgow i could hardly make out what scott was saying but his actions where speaking louder than words as it has been said he didnt look interested at some points during the gig and he had his back to the crowd a few times aswel plus during patience he disapeared to the back of the stage and although he was singing he let duff and crowd do the work.

I am sure slash and co will be back rocking with a new line up maybe a different band altogether.

[sowhat360]

when i saw gnr last year (new gnr) they were flat out amazing...they did come on late, not till about midnight, but that almost made it even better....is he gonna show up or isnt he? sebastian back opened and played a huge set, basically said "this is the last one go nuts" about 5 times and then just said well you all know axl, we're gonna play some more....once gnr did get on stage, the place went nuts...scott weiland couldn't pull that off....i think a guns n roses and led zep reunion tour would be the biggest 2 band show of all time. (and the best)

[recliner33]

I took Weiland seriously until he said that he sold over 35 million albums worldwide. Like why would you say that to back yourself up? Saying something like that makes you look like you are in it for the money and fame over the music. And Weilands little speech seems to be more of a rant then Sorums.

[mp3stalin]

i think Axl would be crazy not to come crawling back to duff and slash. it's been what? 10 years since a G'n'R album? i think its safe to admit he let slash and duff do ALOT of the writing if not all.

[weez13]

i like stp way more then velvet revolver so i'm happy

[j-boy199]

CapnKickass wrote:

well, if anything, at least they left us with the riff from slither "nananananana..."

lol well said. =P

[strat0blaster]

In response to qusetions regarding Velvet Revolver's imminent split, Scott Weiland simply replied

"It's mainly my family DRUGS, and DRUGS also my personal DRUGS life. That is DRUGS all. We're verry sorry to the DRUGS fans."

Afterwards, Axl Rose could be heard in the background cackling loudly "Nothing lasts forever in the cold November rain!"

This writer feels it noteworthy that it was March.

[[x]Huffy[x]]

Say hello to the new Axl Rose. Is it just me, or is it obvious that Weiland has done this so he has free time for STP? Once STP breaks up again, I'd be surprised if VR didn't reform.

[latinosuperstud]

stone temple pilots are better anyway... and for those hoping for a gnr reunion i dont think slash would do it

[Insomnia57]

wow, maybe Slash 'n Duff have that effect on singers eh?

[randyaintdead82]

Nekrofagist :
velvet revolver should ger axle rose and replace dave kushner with izzy stradlin, that would be a pretty sick band right!?

lol I know that would be so similar to GnR (sarcasm)
althought that was kinda funny

[Agemoi]

i 100% agree with psychokiller99 over here...i just cant believe weiland would flat out do that.. man.. i hate singers, great voices but HORRIBLE attitudes, i honestly cant think of one off the top of my head that isnt a prick in one way or another, they stand and sing, which is a great thing, but the baggage a singer comes with isnt worth it, thats why im workin on my voice which is half decent so i can do that and play guitar and not have that kinda ego, man..sorry im ranting but i get so heated over this little kinds of shit, hes got it easy for f*ck sake and he doesn't even appreciate it. in the bizz one needs an ego, but not like that.. not like that AT ALL

[DarkEra97]

Wasn't this already released yesterday?

[break-me-in]

sofubar wrote:

Slash on the matter:

On march 25 2008 Slash dismissed reports that the band will split with the following statement "Well, let's put it this way — this is not VELVET REVOLVER's last tour." He also added on the rumors about the band opening for Led Zeppelin "I think as far as ZEPPELIN doing a tour, that remains to be seen, I saw Robert last night [Saturday, March 22] and he's got his solo thing going on and as far as VELVET REVOLVER is concerned, we've got another record to do and we're not even thinking about that."

Source: Wikipedia.

Obviously they'll just get a new frontman.

[manutd4lyf]

weiland's a good singer, just a twat tho

[liam177lewis]

proves my theory, all singers are twats... sebastian bach, axl rose, scott weiland. thats the trinity. slash should get back with the snakepit, for sure.

[AFrozenFlame89]

"....and have maintained a level of professionalism regardless of how many drugs I've ingested into my system"


Lawl

[MXFNCK]

I have never liked VR and Weiland. i prefer old gnr or slash's snakepit

[Johnny Trash]

If you ask me, Scott is bashing Matt here mainly because he knows he'll get nothing but hate for slamming Slash & Duff. He knows that if he goes at Slash & Duff, they have the public behind them and Scott will get nowhere. He's going at Matt probably because out of the 3 ex-Guns he's the least likely to cause Scott problems...

This is pretty bitchy from Scott, I don't think Axl Rose was even stoop that low as to start an internet war with his own drummer.

I hope everything he does from now on is totally unsuccessful. If anyone has seen the footage from download '07, he's singing Its So Easy, and ****, he's awful on it. But I won't slam him for his ability, he's got further than I have.

[skaguitarist53]

weilands statements sound far more immature to me than sorums did...

[kmchipower]

we are all better off from this. VR is better off without weiland...and the world is a better place with an active STP with weiland. as long as VR gets a good replacement...ahem...mike patton.

but slash and duff need to step up and start comin up with killer material like they used to with gnr.

as for the weiland vs. sorum thing, im for weiland (cuz i dont like sorum), but when he was talkin about "certain individuals singing along to get a muddied up sound", he better have not been referring to duff or i will kick his ass. no one insults an original gunner.

[wilty00]

Weiland seems like a baby.

I found what Matt had to say was honorable.... anything but a rant. THAT was a rant if I've ever seen one. And a childish one too.

They're better off without Weiland.

[scott316]

a Guns reunion is well on the cards now. money talks and the situation they are in just now will make it happen, especially if there is a Zepplin tour and they are asked to do it, it just cant be refused, will be too much money to make. i'm actually glad, the new VR album is very average and i think the singer had a lot to do with its direction

[fender_NiNE]

wow, somebody has an ego

weiland is such a douche

[kornival]

too many post for me to scan through but, GnR all over again.

[GU1T4R-H3R0]

domboy wrote:

Thank ****ing God. Weiland is such a shit singer and front man, I've seen VR twice recently and each time have been realy dissapointed by his complete lack of personallity. Axl may have been a prick but he was a hell of a front man.

The Vr boys need to move on and find some one who knows what he's doing with a crowd.

scott is a much better singer than axl

[guitar_freak523]

sorums statement didnt seem offensive in the least,scott came of as a prick

[psychokiller99]

scott316 wrote:

a Guns reunion is well on the cards now. money talks and the situation they are in just now will make it happen, especially if there is a Zepplin tour and they are asked to do it, it just cant be refused, will be too much money to make. i'm actually glad, the new VR album is very average and i think the singer had a lot to do with its direction

if the original GN'R open for Zep, i won't even be able to go cuz i'll have a heart attack upon reading the headline. but there's like zero chance in hell of that kind of a show actually happening, so i think i'm safe

[lesismore91]

OzZY-RuLE5!!!!! wrote:

i sence snake pit revial.

That would be a dream come true. HELL YES!

[psychokiller99]

sofubar wrote:

Slash on the matter:

On march 25 2008 Slash dismissed reports that the band will split with the following statement "Well, let's put it this way — this is not VELVET REVOLVER's last tour." He also added on the rumors about the band opening for Led Zeppelin "I think as far as ZEPPELIN doing a tour, that remains to be seen, I saw Robert last night [Saturday, March 22] and he's got his solo thing going on and as far as VELVET REVOLVER is concerned, we've got another record to do and we're not even thinking about that."

Source: Wikipedia.

i'm interpreting that comment as "Velvet Revolver is gonna move on, with or without scott weiland". Hope they can get a good singer. the singer from snakepit is cool. having izzy and duff share lead vocals would be cool too.

[Rocker_94]

Hopefully this is the end of Axl and Friends so we can return to real G n' R, and some Stone Temple Pilots.

[MTVget0FFtheAIR]

it's pretty clear to me that this is just Scott saying he doesn't need VR anymore, he has STP again. i've never been a big fan of scott, so no big loss for me. i'm sure whatever happens with velvet revolver, slash will keep playing, so that's really all that matters to me. i think what's going to happen is VR is just going to find a new singer. Izzy would be great, but they really don't need a third guitar player.

[SummertimeBlues]

'I wish the best and plan to annihilate the stage in the last few shows.'

going to see them on thursday... should be interesting

[TDAJGuitarist]

I serioulsy lost all respect for this guy...What a shame...I thought he was better then Axil...And although he sings better, His personality and ego is clearly just as bad....

[Lost_Rose]

Sooo who do you all reckon will be the new frontman of a band with Slash/Duff/Matt/Dave?

I cant see the 'band' splitting, just a replacement frontman and a new name me thinks.

[fattypumbaa]

I saw VR when I was in 8th grade it was their 1st tour I think. Well anyways Scott was extremely disappointing. He couldn't sing for shit. The band was fantastic but he really ****ed the whole thing. My buddy went and saw he a few months ago and he said I was right and that he shouldn't couldn't sing worth a damn. Oh well. Maybe the boys will get a new singer and start kickin' some ass.

[Aaron-Maiden]

OzZY-RuLE5!!!!! wrote:

i sence snake pit revial.

i sence dictonerry pirchace

[Aaron-Maiden]

Johnny Trash wrote:

This is pretty bitchy from Scott, I don't think Axl Rose was even stoop that low as to start an internet war with his own drummer.

Read Slash's autobiography

[Johnny Trash]

Aaron-Maiden wrote:

Johnny Trash wrote:

This is pretty bitchy from Scott, I don't think Axl Rose was even stoop that low as to start an internet war with his own drummer.



Read Slash's autobiography

I have, well all bar like 10 pages, and yeah Axl did some pretty outrageous things, but he didnt make comments about Matt Sorum's relationships.

[Shread_6009]

its the drugs talking, this guys gets to work with some of the best musicians in the past 20 years, and now he's starting shit with everybody. Either that or hes got this fuking huge ego cause everyones making a huge deal about the STP reunion.

theres a reason STP broke up.

[vorakeyur]

Robert plant with slash.....?

[cap'n curry]

i don't really see what matt said that could get Scott that mad. I mean, yea, he implied a littel bit about scott that he was a bit upset with him, but scott, IMO, took it to a new level and overreacted. I used to kinda like him despite the drug issues, but now, i really dont

[scarfacesuit]

GooseMcShred wrote:

Weiland sounds like a bit of a dick..... I wouldnt call what the drummer said a 'rant' either to be quite honest

Yeah, I think Sorum may be an immature douche, but he didn't sound offensive in his alleged "rant" to me...

[False_God]

means more time for STP. and STP > VR

and could possibly have more of a positive influence for a G'n'R reunion.

[linkrevolver]

im glad at least they wont do somethin like libertad

it was the worst of slash

[Rusty_axe]

Guys VR Havent Split!! look on www.velvet-revlover.com
and thats all u need to know!

[The Rev Rules]

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/index.aspx ?PageNum=2

Could i be more happy at this point in time?

[_TheWorst]

Sheesh. We don't want drama, we want music. It's better if VR splits if the members are going to embarrass themselves like this.

[nirvanafan20]

He doesnt say VR will absolutly break-up but we will see after the STP reunion. Everyone knows being on tour is hard on the rockstars which includes being away from their families

[perilouspete]

Oh wow, he totally tore Sorum a new one.....that's crazy. I just really hope STP works out now.....that's who I really wanna see!!

[thedarkblues06]

VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash has dismissed reports that the band will split up following its current European trek.

During the band's March 20 concert in Glasgow, singer Scott Weiland apparently told fans they were "watching something special ... the last tour by VELVET REVOLVER."

Speaking to BBC Radio 1's Newsbeat, Slash said, "Well, let's put it this way — this is not VELVET REVOLVER's last tour."

It would help a lot of idiots keep their mouths closed if UG actually followed-up on the articles. This is all I need to read.

[3sr8jr]

Thispart here* makes the whole thing sound very fake. ...blabbermouth?

*since he is too immature to have a real relationship, let alone children. So don't attempt to stand in a man's shoes when you haven't walked his path. Secondly, 'keeping rock 'n' roll alive?' I've made many attempts to remain cordial with the members of VR, but mainly, the likes of you. Funny though — this is your FIRST band, as opposed to being a hired gun. I've been making records (now on my ninth), which have sold over 35 million copies worldwide and have maintained a level of professionalism regardless of how many drugs I've ingested into my system. I have only cancelled one tour during the entire course of my 16-year run and that was the 'make-up' Australia tour. Now, shall I open that can of worms, Matthew? Release the Kraken? Serve... Volley! You cancelled the Aussie tour in the fall because you went to rehab, but I won't say why… we'll just let Blabbermouth find out for themselves.

[thedarkblues06]

What I particularly love is how Weiland is throwing credentials in Sorum's face...when Slash has seen limelight before Weiland was even born (probably), and could laugh at his record numbers. Sorum's 'rant' was intended to be diplomatic...and Weiland has to act like a douche. What a pissy way to repay them. I actually MISS Axl.

[Vrstone87]

Slash, Duff and Matt own the band, not Scott

dump Scott and get someone else with a lil more chops

[The_lizard_king]

scott weiland reminds me of axel rose or roger waters

[Gunpowder]

I really don't like Weiland. Not his voice, and not his attitude.

All the best to the other members of VR. Let's hope that this isn't the end of the road for them.

[kris323]

i wish people would stop bitching and play music
who ****ing cares if you like each other make music

[guitarguru4]

to kris323: you got to get along with bandmates, man. especially when you're on the road for the number of shows they are.


If any of you have read slash's book "Slash", you know that before VR came together, Scott wanted to make it work with STP. He didn't want anything to do with VR until STP broke up for sure. Well now that STP's on the rise, we're only seeing Scott's loyalty to STP come back.

[reggie1975]

Is it a coincidence that all of VR's issue's stem from Scott Weiland?

[hellfire21]

Man, Scott, deal w/ it
and can UG post this stuff up earlier, I knew about this story yesterday

[shut_up_n00b]

I kinda do wish they break up. VR sounds kinda repetitive and they would probably come up with better stuff with new members.

[qotsa1998]

Just because you spend sixteen years singing for STP, and Matt hasnt spent that long doing something, to me at least, way more physical and instrumental to a band, does not put you that much higher than him. You both have been to rehab, so u have no room to talk there. To me, there is no reason for you to start another Axl Rose-style beef with Matt or anyone else in VR, for that matter. Either get over your ego and your anger, or just leave.

[jimmythehand]

scott weilands a petty childish ass plain and simple

[GS246836]

i don't think that VR will split. There is too much magic between the guys to stop now. Maybe there will be a new singer, but there is no way that slash and matt and duff should break up. we know that they wont go back to GNR so why should they break up? i think that there are plenty of singers out there that they could use. Guys like Chris Cornell or others. I think that this is just the begining of a new chapter for slash and the gang.

[System4321]

Let duff front VR, he can sing, he does backing rather well. that way they can really really rip it up bigtime

[Anarion614]

This is among the most immature things I've seen.

[RCGAYLER]

Slash, duff and Matt are what make VR .....the vocals arn't on the level of Slash playing guitar.....

[whitestrat279]

This is among the most immature things I've seen.

yeah, he says not to bring up his (scott's) family matters, but then goes on to say matt was in rehab. kind of contradicting. scott kinda sounds like he's a stuck up dick talking about how many albums he has sold and how many tours hes been on but whatever, didnt really listen to em that much, first album was good but didnt listen to the second

[koolfoolinapool]

Imagine VR with Chris Cornell. (with Cornell at his 1990 prime vocal peak)

Dude that would be sick.

Cornell wailing out those powerful high notes and Slash's sweet guitar licks and riffs.

[2Old2Cold]

Bring on the GNR reunion!

[kevinm4435]

we need less machismo and male insecurity in rock music

[hüguín]

Slash's Snakepit!!!

[duke2446]

scott talks like people actually think he's stilla 20 year old rock star, he's calling out his drummer like kids do in high school and its pathetic, just stand up and say you dont like your baand-mates and quit being a bitch about it

[GN'R Dude]

Why does he complain about Matt singing, its called BACKGROUND vocals, something he and Duff do pretty well.

[deadlyMETAL]

Now, shall I open that can of worms, Matthew? Release the Kraken? Serve... Volley! You cancelled the Aussie tour in the fall because you went to rehab, but I won't say why… we'll just let Blabbermouth find out for themselves.

I shake my head at you. I guess drugs and arrogance go hand in hand, Scott.

[Reckd]

damit scott u got some really good musicians dont f it up man

[cmac32]

Intersting wrote:

Kinda sounds like the rant Chris Cornell had when he left Audioslave, saying "he did all the work".

This scenario is nothing like the Audioslave breakup. Chris Cornell cited personality conflicts and musical differences as the reason for leaving AS. At no point did he ever start a fight with any of his bandmates, and he wished them all the best when he left. In my opinion, he took the high, high, high road in comparison to what Weiland is doing here. Also, Cornell never said he did all the work, that was just a rumour.

[ThePizzaNator]

a GNR reunion would be cool. but why dosn't VR just get a new singer?

[Guitar_Jester]

A lot of people are now talking about an 'original' GNR reunion...But have any of you forgot Tracii Guns?

[KnIvEs00]

Honestly i'm not as sad as i should be. I love Slash and Duff to death, but i've never been a huge fan of scott. I also really really don't like his live performance. I would completely love it if they brought izzy back, he was ****ing awsome. As far as axl goes, i really doubt that's gonna be happening any time soon. For those of you that've read slash's book, you've gotta agree. Albeit, he is an ammmmaaazing singer aaaand it would be really kickass.

go slash!

[zeppelin4evr41]

What a douchebag, I mean seriously. How was what Sorum said a rant? And then he just starts bragging about how great and wonderful he is and how professional he is "regardless of how many drugs I've ingested into my system." Newsflash buddy! You can't just ignore that, dumbass. He cannot even begin to say that his career or other people's careers have not been affected by his drug use, and if I'm not mistaken that defines being unprofessional. And then "I know my place I'm not going to start soloing with Slash," well Slash doesn't just WALK OFF STAGE IN THE MIDDLE OF A SHOW because he disagrees with the sound guy. How is that professional? And right before that he's talking about how he's willing to sweat and bleed for his fans, but I guess fans at Glasgow don't count? And don't even get me started on "ego and jealousy can get the better of anyone." Hipocracy at its finest people.

[Schmeg Junior]

Why is everyone slamming his Vocals? He sounds like a total D-bag here, but that has nohtign to do wiht his talent. I think he's actaully singing is pretty awesome, like on "Fall To Pieces". But, Axl has teh high energy side of it. You get excited jsut form hearing him do his thing. Either way I hope VR stays together. And Dave Grohl? Bleh.

[Dimster Ds]

GooseMcShred wrote:

Weiland sounds like a bit of a dick..... I wouldnt call what the drummer said a 'rant' either to be quite honest

I agree with that, sounds like axl, lol

[vrrocker]

If they they do actually split up, Slash needs to hire their second choice next to Scott, Sebastian Bach. That would be killer. I would go see them in a heartbeat.

[GuitarCrazyFrog]

GreekRockr9 wrote:

Wow, Weiland really is a prick. Maybe moreso than Axl?

I've been saying for years that he's the Axl of the 90's. He's the biggest ego since Axl, and thats saying alot.

[verona_bassist]

wow, i did not like that first paragraph...why do slash and the guys always pick out the most egocentric singer of the decades?

[druz15_UG]

dam, now im never gunna see slash live

[Shpongled]

Him saying how dedicated he is to the fans is such bs. Obviously at the Glasgow show he wasn't exactly giving the fans what they paid for. What a hypocrite.

[SupImJimmy]

Stone Temple Pilots, they're elegant bachelors
they're foxy to me, are they foxy to you?
I'll agree, they deserve absolutely nothing
nothing more than me.

[SixStringDemon]

Warheart1188 wrote:

YSixStringDemon wrote:

Good SoNekrofagist wrote:

velvet revolver should ger axle rose and replace dave kushner with izzy stradlin, that would be a pretty sick band right!?

I agree that would be an epic lineup. VR would kick ass then i bet. =P

Yea, we would have the classic GNR lineup again...not good... unless Axl wants to be cool again like he was in the Appetite days.

I see what you mean there but I would like to think that even the arrogant Axl Rose has grown up a bit and the 5 of them are all old enough to put the past aside and make good ol' in your face rock and roll again without the bitch-fests, drugs and drama.

[magefredrik]

Someaone said earlier that Chris Cornell should join VR... But he should be held back with such a bad band. VR sucks and should let Weiland go so he can reunite STP who are ridiculously much better than VR

[Bodom87]

This is the best news i've heard in a long time. I cant stand slash or VR, STP is the shit compared to VR

[jthm_guitarist]

That band could be so much better with another singer.
I try to listen to them, I'm all grooving with the music then BAM that guy starts whining and moaning.

[riley714]

domboy wrote:

Thank ****ing God. Weiland is such a shit singer and front man, I've seen VR twice recently and each time have been realy dissapointed by his complete lack of personallity. Axl may have been a prick but he was a hell of a front man.

The Vr boys need to move on and find some one who knows what he's doing with a crowd.

Yes!
kickass statement.

[roarinflames]

wouldn't surprise me if this was actually an elaborate early april fools joke from UG.

if not then
weiland is quite an ******* from what ive read.
i actually used to think he was cool.
didnt realize he was so full of himself

[Kayfan]

Maybe Mr. Rose isn't so bad after all, perhaps it's the band that made him the way he is?...

...I lol'd...

[Lauri]

losbarqueros wrote:

I said it yesterday, but VR would be so much better if they can get Mike Patton to do vocals. Aside from VR's first album, Weiland hasn't done anything good since No. 4.

That is a great idea.

[DZCunuck]

i loved contraband. I was reallly looking forward to Libertad, but it sucked. only way to discribe it. Like many others have said, the guys have potential and i think its Weiland who's keeping them back. I think he is forcing his kind of country-esque influence on VR's music and it just doesn't work. They just need to find a new singer who will follow instructions and listen to his bandmates.

[Riceboi32]

MAYNARD wrote:

losbarqueros wrote:

I said it yesterday, but VR would be so much better if they can get Mike Patton to do vocals. Aside from VR's first album, Weiland hasn't done anything good since No. 4.


Shangrila-de-da was pretty awesome. BiPolar Bear is just a ridiculously good tune. Just came out durin STP's breakup so it get overlooked alot.

Aside from the that, Libertad is the only album Weiland has made since No.4, and it's not too bad either.

VR is good, but STP is great. Rob Deleo is a badass bass player, and Dean is a modern day Jimmy Page.

I couldnt agree more. Shangri La is so underrated because Its during their breakup. I think its sound is also too complex for its time. Im stoked to see STP getting back, its just better chemistry between the deleos and scott.

[Riceboi32]

DZCunuck wrote:

i loved contraband. I was reallly looking forward to Libertad, but it sucked. only way to discribe it. Like many others have said, the guys have potential and i think its Weiland who's keeping them back. I think he is forcing his kind of country-esque influence on VR's music and it just doesn't work. They just need to find a new singer who will follow instructions and listen to his bandmates.

Weiland is all about melodies n not country. Ever heard of Kitchenware n Candybar off Purple? That song at the end of Libertad is mend to be a spoof. And its prob the best tune on that record.

[johann]

kmchipower wrote:

when he refers to someone singing with him to get a muddied up sound...hes talkin about sorum again right? lol. he wails on sorum here. and im kinda glad...sorum talks way too much for someone who was just a hired gun and has zero songwriting credit for gnr. hes not even a good drummer...he is quite crappy actually.

Sorum did the whole Use Your Illution recording you except civil war wich Adler barely finished. Sorum is also the drummer for snakepit and the reason why he got fired from GnR is because he defended Slash against Axl. give the guy the credit he deserve.

[romleys_rock]

i've been a VR fan for quite a while now, like, fully love both of their albums, and i was meant to go to the show in australia that got cancelled.

what they didnt say was first it got post-poned from december till febuary due to scott driving under the influence, i lost around $80 on air fairs. then again in febuary, concert cancelled, another $80. where the hell does he get off doing that to his fans? and now they're gona split, for gods sake, JIP'd!

[slash4lyf]

i knew he would be the one to **** it all up the others should team up with a someone better than him, maybe axl?and dont say axl's a cock if you dont hear his side or his point of view

\m/
No more Scott is ****,please!

[slash4lyf]

i knew he would be the one to **** it all up the others should team up with a someone better than him, maybe axl?and dont say axl's a cock if you dont hear his side or his point of view

[Nexu]

I have to agree, someone else could do a much better job than scott. I've always thought he didnt really fit and thus have never really gotten into VR

[gpel]

His display is one of the most childish things I've ever seen; I'm surprised they can share a stage with him.

[Machine Gun Cat]

Weiland is a little bitch, he should realise that people like VR because of slash duff and matt the three awesome rockers from GnR making shit kicking music not for his stupid whiny vocals, He's actually arrogant enough to think that him leaving would break up VR, they should re hire Izzy, get a new singer that isn't an arrogant wanker
and make some kick ass hard rock

[Adz2706]

gasp, i hope duff slash and matt stick together, or i shall cry...

[Footzyrama]

Scott Wieland has some serieous ego problems. He sits there and talks about his supposed 'professionalism' and then continues to slag off his own drummer.

this is your FIRST band, as opposed to being a hired gun.

He's been working with Slash and Duff for years! Almost all of the Use Your Illusion stuff is his drumming.

I love VR but Scott seems to not fit. Maybe they should go back to Axl.....now that would be intresting, but highly unlikely. Shame!

[sowhat360]

GU1T4R-H3R0 wrote:


scott is a much better singer than axl

haha, no...not even close to the range or power...

on a side note, everyone keeps saying mike patton....i agree with the choice but not sure that he would except such a mainstream project, not enough experimentation in VR for him. lets face it, the dudes out there

[Ali-b912]

Machine Gun Cat wrote:

Weiland is a little bitch, he should realise that people like VR because of slash duff and matt the three awesome rockers from GnR making shit kicking music not for his stupid whiny vocals, He's actually arrogant enough to think that him leaving would break up VR, they should re hire Izzy, get a new singer that isn't an arrogant wanker
and make some kick ass hard rock

axl would sue them based on the concept of such a band. "ITS TOO MUCH LIKE GUNS AND ROSES!!"

[skippy_moogoose]

I get the feeling Matt's done something behind the scenes

Im not defending Weiland, but no-one gets THAT angry for no reason...Sorums always seemed arrogant to me, in interviews on TV and such, hmmmmm, my friend wa sat two recent shows, she even got to meet and hug Slash and saw Robert Plant walking round Birmingham Academy, and she was goin on about how Scot was trashing the stage...maybe he just wants to go back to STP,perhaps he feels more comfortable in that setting? I dont know, I like VR though, and if this is the end Im glad I saw them

[palefire]

I generally like Weiland and wanted to see STP come back, but wow, way to come over as an utter prat. Sorum tries to ease things over and calm fans down, so Scott throws a fit.

[White Devil]

lead singers always come with massive egos

It's a fact of life

[TC1223]

wow - he really went off on Sorum. You can't do things like that publically no matter how bad things are.

[chickrawker]

their reunion [stp] is for mmrs 40th birthday party...isn't philly so special. haha

Checked.

[Spiritweaver]

VR is good, but STP is great. Rob Deleo is a badass bass player, and Dean is a modern day Jimmy Page.

This statement is... incorrect. Moron.

[queenslander47]

bit of an overeaction from scott don't u reckon, i'd b pissed if i was one of the other members (especially matt) right now.

this will b their last tour with scott as singer no doubt. STP will get back together and VR will start looking for a new singer

[Moose1309]

With RATM getting back together, what do you suppose Chris Cornell is up to? I love VR, and I love Cornell's voice. It would be interesting to hear that combo...

[moseleyb]

i knw slash is one of the best guitarists in the world but u just feel in vr every1 knows their roles!
Vr are one of my favourite bands but as it says in the article every1 knows their positions and when its like that things will not work!
He is not seen as major role of the band slash and duff are but in stp every1 knows stp as scott so he will get more lime light

[moseleyb]

i knw slash is one of the best guitarists in the world but u just feel in vr every1 knows their roles!
Vr are one of my favourite bands but as it says in the article every1 knows their positions and when its like that things will not work!

[aerobluelight]

Scott Weiland proves everyday to be another arrogant ******* axl's style. damn it, his comments about Matt Sorum being just a paid drummer for guns n' roses are wrong. we all know he's an amazing drummer.

[Spartan070sarge]

Fuck Weiland, he is just another Axl. Everyone treats him well and he returns it with being a dick. Matt was trying to save your face a little bit, jerk, and he is a superb drummer, and he was more than a hired Gun, and I think, Scotty, you are forgetting a little thing called, THE CULT.

I just hate seeing my favorite current band unraveling, this is GNR all over again, I was heartbroken when they split, and I consider them split when Slash left.

I just hope that they kick Scott and find another singer.

After all the nice things Slash said about him in his book, God, what a selfish jerk.

Slash is, by far the best guitarist left on this earth that is still regularly active (have you seen a new Van Halen or Led Zeppelin album lately? Didn't think so, sit down). If anyone can solve this, it's Slash. He was the glue that kept Guns together for as long as it did.

[nextzakkwylde]

amen brother. i dont really know a lot about vr, but by whats been goin around, scotty sounds like a real putz.