Slash Denies Velvet Revolver's Split

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."

During the same interview, Slash said it is unlikely Velvet Revolver will support Led Zeppelin on a world tour but has stopped short of ruling it out completely.

Rumors linking the two bands emerged last week after Velvet Revolver bassist Duff McKagan said that the band "have" the slot.

But Slash has told Newsbeat the band is concentrating on its next album.

He said: "There's been a huge rumor going around about us opening for them and I think that was something that was taken out of context.

"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."

Thanks for the info to Blabbermouth.net.

Comments

[NOSPI]

i hope they get rid of scott anyway. slash is pretty much the frontman anyway.

[Gregoric]

yeah slash on vocals ftw :p

I'm not sure who to really believe on this but since Slash's response is the latest one I'm going with that. Perhps it was just a random outburst.

[tcangusyoung123]

it'd be great if scott could sing live. his vocals really suit the songs on record, but from what i hear, his live takes aren't brilliant. sebastian bach wouldn't suit slash's style i think, he was great for skid row and great with his own thing, but like slash once said, it would sound like "Skid Roses" instead of something original.

[flemflames]

It was all too good to be true.

[GeoffreySmis]

If they do get rid of Scott an cant find anybody else they can just put Duff on the vocals

[ValoRhoads]

Well it appears Wieland is leaving, I wonder who they will get...

[Kitson_The_Bass]

Should definitely have Duff on vocals I think, he's got a pretty good voice. If Scott hasn't left already I reckon he'll do the vocals for the next album. Then that's VR's contract up. Then he'll be back with STP and doing solo stuff.

[grungeisdeaduk]

flemflames wrote:

It was all too good to be true.

+100000

[tim311mahoney]

Scott Weiland is amazing, this band won't be the same without him... But I'm happy if he really is leaving, that means more STP stuff!

[The Axeman]

Duff should definitely go for the vocals, those guys should know better than anyone that the less number of people are involved in a band, the less there's tension and disagreements in opinions (remember Guns N' Roses?)

[rebelmidget]

the plot thickens?

[Les Paul Ell]

I never really liked them, possibly because of Scott. If they got Bach, which none of you seem to think will happen but still, then I'd probably like their sound a lot more. Slash is a pretty cool guitarist and Bach is an ace singer.

[sum1udunno]

I doubt that Sebastian would be a good match. After all, he did try to work with VR before they had Scott and it didn't work out. I agree with Duff being the new vocalist. He and Slash have been friends pretty much forever so there shouldn't be a whole lot of tension between the two of them.

[yutyoy]

this is getting more dramatic than the Axl soap opera. it seems like every band member has a differnt story.

[psychokiller99]

i said this yesterday, but i think slash pretty much means, we're moving on with or without scott. maybe they'll get snakepit's first singer, or duff (and maybe izzy) can sing lead vocals. sebastian bach would be a horrible choice. just horrible

[rocksheretostay]

I bet they'll have Josh Todd come back in for another chance if scott leaves, which i hope he does because scott seems like a really big *******

[Silverstein X]

they must not be a close band if one is sayign theyre gona split up and the other is saying theyre not. they should talk to each other and know whats goin on.

[DownNdirtyRockG]

rocksheretostay wrote:

I bet they'll have Josh Todd come back in for another chance if scott leaves, which i hope he does because scott seems like a really big *****

yeah but josh and is back with buckcherry and their new album ****ing rocks!!!! it does seem like scott has gonna "axl rose" in his head tho!

i said the other day, what a bout chester benington he worked with them all except dave k in camp freddy and was pretty ****ing good imo

[godberry]

somebody mentioned (not on UG) that they would like to see chris cornell do lead vocals. i don't know if this would work, but i definetly think it would be interesting.

i'm a little bit verklempt...discuss!

[Life Wasted]

I think they are just doing this for album and concert sales

[axis56]

ValoRhoads wrote:

Well it appears Wieland is leaving, I wonder who they will get...

if it was axl.....

\m/

[ParkerScks]

they have probbly got a contract where they must hand so many albums over...

[SuicidalFreak]

axis56 wrote:

ValoRhoads wrote:

Well it appears Wieland is leaving, I wonder who they will get...


if it was axl.....

Even if Scott is really leaving the band, then I guess they should choose either Phil Anselmo (of Pantera), John Bush (of Anthrax), Zack de la Rocha (of Rage Against the Machine) Chris Cornell (of Soundgarden and Audioslave), or Randy Rampage (of Annihilator and D.O.A.) as his replacement. Now that would be killer if they chose one of those guys, but I'm sure that is probably never going to happen.

[AnoKid09]

SuicidalFreak wrote:

axis56 wrote:

ValoRhoads wrote:

Well it appears Wieland is leaving, I wonder who they will get...


if it was axl.....

Even if Scott is really leaving the band, then I guess they should choose either Phil Anselmo (of Pantera), John Bush (of Anthrax), Zack de la Rocha (of Rage Against the Machine) Chris Cornell (of Soundgarden and Audioslave), or Randy Rampage (of Annihilator and D.O.A.) as his replacement. Now that would be killer if they chose one of those guys, but I'm sure that is probably never going to happen.

none of those would work....

[metalisimortal]

SuicidalFreak wrote:

axis56 wrote:

ValoRhoads wrote:

Well it appears Wieland is leaving, I wonder who they will get...


if it was axl.....
Even if Scott is really leaving the band, then I guess they should choose either Phil Anselmo (of Pantera), John Bush (of Anthrax), Zack de la Rocha (of Rage Against the Machine) Chris Cornell (of Soundgarden and Audioslave), or Randy Rampage (of Annihilator and D.O.A.) as his replacement. Now that would be killer if they chose one of those guys, but I'm sure that is probably never going to happen.

no man. those aren't great choices for slash and company. i hope weiland sticks around, but if he doesn't hopefully they find a suiting replacement. there's still hope though!

[sinterpol]

SuicidalFreak wrote:

axis56 wrote:

ValoRhoads wrote:

Well it appears Wieland is leaving, I wonder who they will get...


if it was axl.....

Even if Scott is really leaving the band, then I guess they should choose either Phil Anselmo (of Pantera), John Bush (of Anthrax), Zack de la Rocha (of Rage Against the Machine) Chris Cornell (of Soundgarden and Audioslave), or Randy Rampage (of Annihilator and D.O.A.) as his replacement. Now that would be killer if they chose one of those guys, but I'm sure that is probably never going to happen.

Zack de la Rocha, Phil Anselmo? They might as well get Elmo while you're at it. They Should Split Up!

[dieloony2]

SuicidalFreak wrote:

axis56 wrote:

ValoRhoads wrote:

Well it appears Wieland is leaving, I wonder who they will get...


if it was axl.....
Even if Scott is really leaving the band, then I guess they should choose either Phil Anselmo (of Pantera), John Bush (of Anthrax), Zack de la Rocha (of Rage Against the Machine) Chris Cornell (of Soundgarden and Audioslave), or Randy Rampage (of Annihilator and D.O.A.) as his replacement. Now that would be killer if they chose one of those guys, but I'm sure that is probably never going to happen.

U think slash and co. have enough Cred to get any of those guys?

De laroche and Chris cornell are bigger on there own why would they need velvet revolver...lol

Its not like they can just pick who their singer is. They got Weiland cuz STP was faining...

[fingerstyle001]

Even if Scott is really leaving the band, then I guess they should choose either Phil Anselmo (of Pantera), John Bush (of Anthrax), Zack de la Rocha (of Rage Against the Machine) Chris Cornell (of Soundgarden and Audioslave), or Randy Rampage (of Annihilator and D.O.A.) as his replacement. Now that would be killer if they chose one of those guys, but I'm sure that is probably never going to happen.

Cant realy see RATM's singer getting on with an LA 80's rock bands money ethics and all that XD

[Luppi]

i like velvet revolver, i do not want them to split.
but please, all this narrow minded thinking.
As soon as the discussion about "a new singer" is brought up, all you people seem to discuss is which one of the already totally legend rocksingers should take weilands place.
am i the only one who thinks it might be cool with a less known singer sometime?
i thought it was pretty much common sense that, especially in the times, the ones not so much in the spotlight and media are the truly talanted.. that's why they're not in the spotlight.. *sigh*..

[slashNpage77]

psychokiller99 wrote:

i said this yesterday, but i think slash pretty much means, we're moving on with or without scott. maybe they'll get snakepit's first singer, or duff (and maybe izzy) can sing lead vocals. sebastian bach would be a horrible choice. just horrible

i actually think they should get slash's snakepit's second singer (rod jackson or w/e his name is from Ain't life grand) i think he's got a great voice. but then on the other hand, however, that might make it seem too much like a slash's snakepit; take 3. w/e, though, as long as Slash and Duff keep rippin it up, i'm can get my satisfaction

[HammettHead]

dieloony2 wrote:

SuicidalFreak wrote:

axis56 wrote:

ValoRhoads wrote:

Well it appears Wieland is leaving, I wonder who they will get...


if it was axl.....
Even if Scott is really leaving the band, then I guess they should choose either Phil Anselmo (of Pantera), John Bush (of Anthrax), Zack de la Rocha (of Rage Against the Machine) Chris Cornell (of Soundgarden and Audioslave), or Randy Rampage (of Annihilator and D.O.A.) as his replacement. Now that would be killer if they chose one of those guys, but I'm sure that is probably never going to happen.

U think slash and co. have enough Cred to get any of those guys?

De laroche and Chris cornell are bigger on there own why would they need velvet revolver...lol

Its not like they can just pick who their singer is. They got Weiland cuz STP was faining...

Mmm... Next thing you know you'll be trying to get Bruce Dickinson to join 'em.

Seriously. Quit getting hopes up. I reckon Scott Stapp if anyone remotely big.

[ac/dc_voltage]

well scott has a good voice but slash is the main man like come on! hes the guitarist for Guns N Roses and he can sing pretty decent.

[CarbonDeath]

Gavin Rosedale from Bush would be a great singer for this band. I highly doubt that would happen, but it would be cool to see.

[dogismycopilot]

Scott is a great singer. A GREAT singer; although he does do hard drugs. I know i could not be a band with someone who did those sort of things, but thats part of rock n' roll.

I expected this to happen. Trash talk between band mates is bad, yet meaningful in my opinion. Gets the shit outta ur system so everyone feels better.

Scott's drug problem will always be a problem sadly.

I cant wait till they get another album out, something to ressurect them from Libertad for sure.

What the **** is up with everyone comparing VR to GnR? They are different bands, stop being so negative. Grow a pair and learn to love music.

P.S. GOOD LUCK GUYS!!!!

[Elmo Jade Blue]

SuicidalFreak wrote:

axis56 wrote:

ValoRhoads wrote:

Well it appears Wieland is leaving, I wonder who they will get...


if it was axl.....
Even if Scott is really leaving the band, then I guess they should choose either Phil Anselmo (of Pantera), John Bush (of Anthrax), Zack de la Rocha (of Rage Against the Machine) Chris Cornell (of Soundgarden and Audioslave), or Randy Rampage (of Annihilator and D.O.A.) as his replacement. Now that would be killer if they chose one of those guys, but I'm sure that is probably never going to happen.

What are u smoking

Checked.

[xNihilityx]

Of what I've heard I'm more likely to go by Slash's story. Semms to say (as mentioned before) that they're going on with or without scott.

[iksero]

is anyone else expecting Dave Kushner to release a statement in the next few days? Just so he can get involved.

[sambargun]

Scott and his drugs have ****ed up everything around him,ie STP, his marriage and his new supergroup. VR were cool, nothing groundbreaking, but cool. Sad if they're breaking up. I feel really sorry for the musicians, first Axl Rose and now this.....

[IrishDude]

I must say, I was at the first gig of this tour (DUBLIN)
And i do believe Scott is back on the drugs, strange behaviour and attitude was to be seen greatly in between song breaks...

Nonetheless it was a mint performance!!!

[sneaky11]

nice article

[psychokiller99]

slashNpage77 wrote:

psychokiller99 wrote:

i said this yesterday, but i think slash pretty much means, we're moving on with or without scott. maybe they'll get snakepit's first singer, or duff (and maybe izzy) can sing lead vocals. sebastian bach would be a horrible choice. just horrible
i actually think they should get slash's snakepit's second singer (rod jackson or w/e his name is from Ain't life grand) i think he's got a great voice. but then on the other hand, however, that might make it seem too much like a slash's snakepit; take 3. w/e, though, as long as Slash and Duff keep rippin it up, i'm can get my satisfaction

u think so? i didn't like rod jackson as much as the other guy, i thought he was more rock n' roll. and i think he'll suit the band better, but who knows. it would be cool if they got somebody who wasn't really well known but who sang really well. i'm sure there is somebody out there

[Page/Rhoads]

Dear God don't break up.

[Walternativo]

Thank god theyre not breaking up. I want another album!

[sbalzac]

Izzy and Duff to sing!

[Mistytario]

anyway any of those guys mentioned ain't even hard rock style... so they wouldn't fit in VR

[jthm_guitarist]

They sure do get new information on this quickly..

[Lauri]

They should really get Mike Patton.

[Kiffa]

slashNpage77 wrote:

psychokiller99 wrote:

i said this yesterday, but i think slash pretty much means, we're moving on with or without scott. maybe they'll get snakepit's first singer, or duff (and maybe izzy) can sing lead vocals. sebastian bach would be a horrible choice. just horrible
i actually think they should get slash's snakepit's second singer (rod jackson or w/e his name is from Ain't life grand) i think he's got a great voice. but then on the other hand, however, that might make it seem too much like a slash's snakepit; take 3. w/e, though, as long as Slash and Duff keep rippin it up, i'm can get my satisfaction

I totally agree, only Sebastian Bach's voice has changed a lot over time, now I think he'd suit VR pretty well.

[Tallman1984]

VR seriously need to start talking to each other more so they can get their damn stories straight. You got yer lead singer saying this is the last tour, you got Slash saying 'not quite', you have Duff saying 'Yeah! We could open for Led Zep!', and then Slash again saying 'Nah, that's bullcrap too.'. Who are we supposed to believe?! The only thing you could be sure of in this debaccle of a group is that they are headed for a demise- with or without a new lead singer. The only good that's coming of this is the STP reunion, and thank god for that.

[TheAngryMob875]

why are people saying Izzy should sing? he's not even in the band, and he's far from wanting to deal with slash and co. again from what i ehar. face it, scott helped make velvet revovler what they were, not saying they were revolutionary, but he fit in with them. where as the "guy from audioslave" wouldve ****ed it up biggggg time.

[Kiffa]

Chris Cornell is much better than Weiland

[vjferrara]

i might get flamed for this but... what about chris daughtry? slash did a solo on the record and dude has a good voice. could be something interesting...
just a thought

[sinterpol]

Kiffa wrote:

Chris Cornell is much better than Weiland

Me thinks not.

[Love_Buzz]

I know this is not going to happen...that is if Scott does actually leave but I would love for Izzy to be lead singer.

[cmac32]

Chris Cornell will not join Velvet Revolver, he just left another supergroup and is quite content doing his own thing and not having to deal with band drama.

Also, Mike Patton would never join them either. If you read Slash's book you'll find out that when Faith No More toured with Guns in 91-92, Patton was talking shit about Guns onstage every night. He is not the kind of guy that would join a balls out rock and roll band like VR. He's into much different music now.

[guitarist41]

Thank ****! This is good news.

Maybe Scott will just leave. Although, I hope he doesn't, his voice sounds so cool in VR.

[metalifan]

GeoffreySmis wrote:

If they do get rid of Scott an cant find anybody else they can just put Duff on the vocals

Yeah Duff is a good singer but Duff should just play bass and not sing also. They need another guy who just sings and have the attitue of Scott but better!
Chris Cornell would be brill!!!!

[dgme92]

Kiffa wrote:

Chris Cornell is much better than Weiland

+1. Not in Scott's early years, but now, Cornell's vocals own Weiland's.

[GenmathePanda]

rocksheretostay wrote:

I bet they'll have Josh Todd come back in for another chance if scott leaves, which i hope he does because scott seems like a really big *****

If you read Slash's bio... he writes that he didn't like what came out of their recordings together....

[AngryGoldfish]

Slash seems to be the only one who is grounded enough not to go blurting his mouth off about his band! Its been non stop news about VR, and Slash has been the one who has tried to be clear and doesn't want people to think of the thing mentioned as facts, more as propositions. The way it should be.

[RC_Hammer]

What the hell is going on with Velvet Revolver these days?

I hope they stay together.

[stratdud39]

guns n roses r sooooo much beta than velvet revolver!!!

[stratdud39]

at least axl is much much better than this scott crap

[Wannabe Page!]

NOSPI wrote:

i hope they get rid of scott anyway. slash is pretty much the frontman anyway.

amen

[qotsa1998]

As far as singers go, alot of the people mentioned here wouldnt work really. Cornell just left Audioslave not too long ago, which had Tom Morello and the rest of Rage in it, and is doin pretty well by himself. Daughtry is on top of the world right now with his band, he is doing probably the best out of any American Idol runner-up. Sebastian Bach was ruled out by Slash, and Josh Todd wouldnt leave Buckcherry for VR right now. If anyone, it would end up being some1 remotely famous, undiscovered, or some personal friend of the bands that can sing. Thats how its been with alot of bands that need replacement singer. And as for the stories, what Weiland posted made him seem to have a huge ego, which as a singer has proved to be many a bands downfall. I hope Slash can keep making music with or without him.

[paulish86]

"slash denies velvet revolver's split" says title


"fuuuccckkkk" says me

[Themaddoctor]

rebelmidget wrote:

the plot thickens?

+1

[AFrozenFlame89]

axis56 wrote:

ValoRhoads wrote:

Well it appears Wieland is leaving, I wonder who they will get...


if it was axl.....

Damn. I was thinking the same thing.

[2Old2Cold]

Comon guys, make the call to Axl and get the original GNR back. Ditch Dave and bring back Izzy and Steven Adler.

[Ewalker21]

These guys bitch like a bunch of school girls. This is like the worst soap opera I've ever seen. I think slash can get it done on guitar but these guys suck. Maybe if they spent more time trying to improve their music instead of piss and moan about who's doing what in the band they might actually get people to give a shit.

[Lotz222]

dgme92 wrote:

Kiffa wrote:

Chris Cornell is much better than Weiland
+1. Not in Scott's early years, but now, Cornell's vocals own Weiland's.

Your crazy no one could touch Chris in his early years

[Armagedn]

They need to make up their freakin' minds...

[Shread_6009]

i hate how scott weiland is tearing the band apart. after STP, scott wouldn't have shit going on for him if it weren't VR. he's acting like this because he thinks hes the best because STP are touring again, and they're over hyped.

STP will probably break up after 3 shows, and scott will come crying back to slash

[psychokiller99]

Tallman1984 wrote:

VR seriously need to start talking to each other more so they can get their damn stories straight. You got yer lead singer saying this is the last tour, you got Slash saying 'not quite', you have Duff saying 'Yeah! We could open for Led Zep!', and then Slash again saying 'Nah, that's bullcrap too.'. Who are we supposed to believe?! The only thing you could be sure of in this debaccle of a group is that they are headed for a demise- with or without a new lead singer. The only good that's coming of this is the STP reunion, and thank god for that.

duff didn't say anything for sure, he just said it could happen. and slash didn't shoot it down, he just said who knows maybe, maybe not. but no one even knows if zeppelin will even tour. and scott is just being a prick, just cuz he says something doesn't mean that's what it is. all slash said was "this is not velvet revolver's last tour". he didn't say, we're keeping scott weiland, he didn't say we're splitting up. jesus you ppl believe everything you read and don't know how to read between the lines, if slash were to say "i killed tupac" you dumbasses would probably believe him.

[jnito]

This'll turn into Rock Star: Velvet Revolver

[sav46e]

AnoKid09 wrote:

SuicidalFreak wrote:

axis56 wrote:

ValoRhoads wrote:

Well it appears Wieland is leaving, I wonder who they will get...


if it was axl.....

Even if Scott is really leaving the band, then I guess they should choose either Phil Anselmo (of Pantera), John Bush (of Anthrax), Zack de la Rocha (of Rage Against the Machine) Chris Cornell (of Soundgarden and Audioslave), or Randy Rampage (of Annihilator and D.O.A.) as his replacement. Now that would be killer if they chose one of those guys, but I'm sure that is probably never going to happen.


none of those would work....

+1

Josh todd would work, Steve tyler maybe also. not many other lead singers that kick about with this sort of style anymore. bit of sleaze or glam, not a metal singer tho!

Id love a GNR reunion more than anyone but if they wrote music together again I know it would disappoint n take away from what they had

[Adz2706]

duff would be awesome on lead vocals =]

[ProneSolution]

Life Wasted wrote:

I think they are just doing this for album and concert sales

That's preeety cynical.

[visionen]

well their website seems to need some love

[piff665]

mike patton would be an interesting vocalist for this band. he was offered the job originally, but turned them down. he was probably smarter not to join the band anyway. his stuff is way better and more original than velvet revolver.

[Woogles]

SuicidalFreak wrote:

axis56 wrote:

ValoRhoads wrote:

Well it appears Wieland is leaving, I wonder who they will get...


if it was axl.....
Even if Scott is really leaving the band, then I guess they should choose either Phil Anselmo (of Pantera), John Bush (of Anthrax), Zack de la Rocha (of Rage Against the Machine) Chris Cornell (of Soundgarden and Audioslave), or Randy Rampage (of Annihilator and D.O.A.) as his replacement. Now that would be killer if they chose one of those guys, but I'm sure that is probably never going to happen.

The singer for Buckcherry was going to be the singer for Velvet Revolver before scott came along. So odds are it might be him.

[jahyarain]

ProneSolution wrote:

Life Wasted wrote:

I think they are just doing this for album and concert sales

That's preeety cynical.

true, nonetheless

[olithebass]

is this where scott leaves and axl rose steps in as frontman??

[brett dixon]

olithebass wrote:

is this where scott leaves and axl rose steps in as frontman??

That would be awesome for a while, until Slash Murders Axl or vice versa...

[Alex101]

SuicidalFreak wrote:

axis56 wrote:

ValoRhoads wrote:

Well it appears Wieland is leaving, I wonder who they will get...


if it was axl.....

Even if Scott is really leaving the band, then I guess they should choose either Phil Anselmo (of Pantera), John Bush (of Anthrax), Zack de la Rocha (of Rage Against the Machine) Chris Cornell (of Soundgarden and Audioslave), or Randy Rampage (of Annihilator and D.O.A.) as his replacement. Now that would be killer if they chose one of those guys, but I'm sure that is probably never going to happen.

Actually, SuicidalFreak, you are right. It's never gonna happen. Wait a sec, Velvet Revolver with Phil Anselmo, Chris Cornell or Zack de la Rocha? Those guys? Give me a break.

[SaulHudson]

Hmmm...Audioslave broke up a while ago, and with Scott possibly leaving...Chris Cornell anyone?

[deadlyMETAL]

I think it'd be pretty sweet to have Slash on vocals.... Have only ever heard him singing once, with Axl on Garden Of Eden. But, does he sing at all on Libertad? Or does Scott just overdub his other vocals? The manual credits don't credit anyone else with vocal work.

[SaulHudson]

SaulHudson wrote:

Hmmm...Audioslave broke up a while ago, and with Scott possibly leaving...Chris Cornell anyone?

Whoops, didn't read all the comments-guess this wasn't such an original idea. And here I was, thinking I was all smart and shit.

[hellfire21]

idk y ppl think GNR will get back, cuz i sure as hell dont
but Chris Cornell nd Slash would be intereseting

[reggie1975]

It would seem Chris is happy doing his solo thing.

Scott has had several schitz outs in VR tenure and has a habit of airing his crap to the public about others but then hates when others pry into his bubble...I'm hoping this is just another case of Scott being scott .

[hrchucky]

What about Walt Lafty, I'm getting tired of waiting around for Silvertide to do something new.

[5250]

Get rid of Weiland, the dude's a loser. He's one big problem after another.

[Cobalt Blue]

lol and I thought I was going to be the only one to suggest picking up another singer from former 90's grunge bands... my vote goes to Mark Lanegan though, that would kick some serious ass.

[recliner33]

Cobalt Blue wrote:

lol and I thought I was going to be the only one to suggest picking up another singer from former 90's grunge bands... my vote goes to Mark Lanegan though, that would kick some serious ass.

Yeah Mark Lanegan was great with QOTSA and the SCreaming trees, but I don't know if it would work out as good in VR.

[scarfacesuit]

Why does all of the news about Velvet Revolver contradict itself almost daily? I mean, it seems like all of the members are saying completely different things... I don't even know what to think anymore

[copet]

Maybe UG should quit posting articles that say "VR splits" when the article doesn't say that they are splitting, just that there was an argument. I'm tired of reading the article headlines on UG.

[MetalliRage]

this is heart warming news. an im pissed at weiland right nw anyway so scott should leave and lets get some cornell in their for an album or 2

[-Rock-N'-Roll-]

VR forever.

checked.

[strat0blaster]

Man - for the life of me, I can't think of what band's situation this predicament reminds me of.... Something about a rose?

[vjferrara]

you know something... flame me if you want but i think chris daughtry wouldn't be a bad choice

[Nigzy]

Cue the 150m off for GnR to reform..

I like VR..The Liverpool show was great the other week

[It Was Zero]

They need to replace Scott with someone who is less of a drama-llama.

[Dewey1040]

If Led Zeppelin did ever tour again i would hope Velvet Revolver wouldnt open for them. 2 reasons, one i dont think Libertad proved everyone in velvet revolver isnt putting 100% into the band, and if they are then they have lost a lot. the second reason being that if Zepp toured again everyone will see the concert because of them and zepp should pick a band that they think has the potential to become the next big thing but isnt. Kind of like what Van Halen did when they toured in '04 and had Shinedown open for them for a bit then had Silvertide open for a bit... unless theres a miracle LZ wont be touring again anyways

[Dragon Master]

Now, I can understand the concept of not wanting Sebastian Bach, or, some other hair metal vocalist. I would've selected any hair metal vocalist, if Axl Rose was out of the question. I'd especially like Udo Dirkschneider of the hair metal band, Accept. I would've liked Josh Todd, the current singer of Alice In Chains, or, Chris Daughtry. I swear! Scott Weiland sounds WAY too much like Axl Rose. Listen to "Down" by the Stone Temple Pilots!

[bajasg]

Josh Todd would be cool but Daughtry... and i would hate slash @ vocals 'cause it would distract him from his guitar playing.

[Mistaa Man]

axis56 wrote:

ValoRhoads wrote:

Well it appears Wieland is leaving, I wonder who they will get...

if it was axl.....

then it would be awesome.....

[SixStringDemon]

Whatever the outcome i just hope it turns out good music....but i say forget following a band and just make your own music...anyone in South Jersey wanna pump out some jams?

[Hdap101]

SuicidalFreak wrote:

axis56 wrote:

ValoRhoads wrote:

Well it appears Wieland is leaving, I wonder who they will get...


if it was axl.....
Even if Scott is really leaving the band, then I guess they should choose either Phil Anselmo (of Pantera), John Bush (of Anthrax), Zack de la Rocha (of Rage Against the Machine) Chris Cornell (of Soundgarden and Audioslave), or Randy Rampage (of Annihilator and D.O.A.) as his replacement. Now that would be killer if they chose one of those guys, but I'm sure that is probably never going to happen.

Chris Cornell is the only one of those who could be possibly cool with them, but Zak de la rocha? get a grip.
On another note, I have seen Velvet Revolver twice running the last two nights, they FUCKING RULE. Scott's voice is better live than on record. He's so damn good, and they seemed in really high spirits the second night , u could feel the Matt-Scott tension on the first, but they were smiling on the second, it was great. Fuckin amazing both nights though. So glad theyre not splitting according to Slash.
looking forward to the STP reunion anyway though.

Checked.

[TooFast]

dieloony2 wrote:

SuicidalFreak wrote:

axis56 wrote:

ValoRhoads wrote:

Well it appears Wieland is leaving, I wonder who they will get...


if it was axl.....
Even if Scott is really leaving the band, then I guess they should choose either Phil Anselmo (of Pantera), John Bush (of Anthrax), Zack de la Rocha (of Rage Against the Machine) Chris Cornell (of Soundgarden and Audioslave), or Randy Rampage (of Annihilator and D.O.A.) as his replacement. Now that would be killer if they chose one of those guys, but I'm sure that is probably never going to happen.


U think slash and co. have enough Cred to get any of those guys?

De laroche and Chris cornell are bigger on there own why would they need velvet revolver...lol

Its not like they can just pick who their singer is. They got Weiland cuz STP was faining...

Hahahahaha.

I hope they don't split.

[urf_]

Bloody hell, does this band talk to each other at all?

Everyone has something contradictory to say!

[See_Jay]

I think we should all get together and some how bring kurt cobain back to life with evil magic. Maybe he would sing in this band lol.


My idea is just as good as some of these retards suggestions.

[mr. ...]

i think they should just drop weiland and put Duff on vocals

[SlashOwns]

or have bring in izzy or something. that was an idea before scott and dave came. have duff and izzy share vocals

[Schmeg Junior]

If they do lose Scott, let's hope not he sounds so cool, (allthough he is a total D-Bag)VR should hold open try-outs. I know this dude localy that pwns Scott, Axl, and anyone else mentioned. He's like a Mix of Axl, Robert Plant and pure testosterone shot up with some stage presence. I think he'd fit pretty well. Anyway, if they break up because of another freakin' singer Slahs is liable to commit suicide along with me.

Long live VR!!!!

[Schiz31]

i hope to god Scott leaves. He doesn't fit, and never did. His style of vocals cripples the rest of the group.

Also, i want Skid Roses! I think it'd be great

[azure21]

Rod Jackson on vocals would be amazing, but if the original line up stayed i would be fine with it, they rock, i wish they wrote stuff as heavy as contraband though

[cj878]

Yeah hes right its not the end of Velvet Revolver.

They'll just new a new vocalist.

Way to interpret something wrong.

[fitter.happier.]

supergroups are annoying.
cant believe what some people are suggesting as replacements. why do we need this band?

[emr_steelmech]

If I see one more VR article I'm gonna shit a brick. Go Away.

[smoothie/92]

God, I hope they dont break up. I love them.

[Licorice]

Poor ol' Duff and Slash. Ever since GnR they have been trying to find the perfect frontman and he ends up being a jerk. Will they EVER find a decent frontman?
Heh, Find out next season I spose...

[stevezy]

Sebastian Bach is an amazing vocalist, he'd be a good replacement if he weren't such a joke in the music scene.

[verona_bassist]

slash is awesome...hes so simple, and doesnt shit around when important things are at hand

[Caseyizzle]

the only reason i ever listen to velvet revolver was every reason but scott weiland.... he was a mediocre sing with a mediocre voice, slash can find much better, and yes i think baz (sebastian bach) would fit the band well

[cool_walking_]

"Well, let's put it this way — this is not Velvet Revolver's last tour."

This makes me think Scott is leaving/getting kicked out, but VR will continue with another singer. I think Duff would be awesome as singer. Everyone should download his never-released solo album Beautiful Disease - it's awesome!

[Caseyizzle]

*singer*

[Caseyizzle]

axl had much more range than scott weiland, what annoys me about scott weiland is he's got one tone, kinda like robotic...

[Caseyizzle]

cool_walking_ wrote:

"Well, let's put it this way — this is not Velvet Revolver's last tour."

This makes me think Scott is leaving/getting kicked out, but VR will continue with another singer. I think Duff would be awesome as singer. Everyone should download his never-released solo album Beautiful Disease - it's awesome!

yes i have that album it is amazing, you know slash did the guitar for it right?

[Ledhead82048]

Weiland is going to focus on his tour with STP, VR will probably get someone good...Sebastian would be awesome

[Machine Gun Cat]

I hate Scott's singing and think it's totally unsuited to the music and I hope they throw the little shit out for being another egotistical wanker of a lead singer just like Axl ( not as much of a wanker as Axl though) He's especially arrogant for thinking his departure will spell the end of VR

[cool_walking_]

VR with Patton sounds interesting, and I'd love to see slash get experimental, but I really can not see that happening.

[cool_walking_]

@Caseyizzle: I think Slash only guested on a single track (can't seem to find much info about it).

[Caseyizzle]

cool_walking_ wrote:

@Caseyizzle: I think Slash only guested on a single track (can't seem to find much info about it).

ha it probably was one track maybe i'm wrong, sorry... but ya i love the song the man in the meadow!!

[HoDG3]

Okay, Scott IS getting back with STP for A TOUR. As far as news go, that all I've read so far. He will still front for VR because the simple fact is that VR is not VR without Scott.

[cool_walking_]

@Caseyizzle: Man In The Meadow is from Duff's first solo album, Believe In Me. I was talking about his second (never properly released) album, Beautiful Disease. There were promo copies released in Japan, so it's on the internet now, and I'd strongly suggest you grab it, since IMO, it's much better than Believe In Me.

[queenslander47]

Poor ol' Duff and Slash. Ever since GnR they have been trying to find the perfect frontman and he ends up being a jerk. Will they EVER find a decent frontman?
Heh, Find out next season I spose...

so true. as slash said in his book, its the story of his life. can't find a singer

[alfonzo99]

Ok its nothing to do with VR but axl rose is an anagram of oral sex =S

[HexaDakota]

If Scott leaves, I'd be crossing my fingers for a Guns and Roses reunion.

But that's a real longshot.

[Firewind Raging]

Apparently Scott thought that the band would be over if he left, WRONG! Ouch...
His live vocals aren't great anymore anyway. I saw VR on their first UK tour and he was awesome, but then watched their Live8 performance and he was TERRIBLE! Hope VR can find an amazing new singer to replace him.

[daguitar69]

they should get me as lead singer

[KC5]

Just an idea, If Scott does leave, maybe instead of hiring a new lead singer, they could make an album of collaborations with multiple singers to tide them over if their desperate to make new music...I mean, it would be interesting and give the band an opportunity to test the waters for potential vocalists... Just an idea, though.

It would be a shame if Scott did leave, but on the other hand, the upcoming STP re-union is gonna be sweet. A Gunners re-union is a long, long way off...if it ever happens.

[jakeslick]

rocksheretostay wrote:

I bet they'll have Josh Todd come back in for another chance if scott leaves, which i hope he does because scott seems like a really big *****

Josh Todd sounds like a dying cat.

[Eruption_Rocker]

I believe Slash, because he is pretty much one of the brains behind Velvet Revolver. He basically started that band, with Duff and Matt Sorum. I think Scott's better off leaving this band though. It's not working for him, and he's being a complete douche bag to Matt. I couldn't detect much agression if any in Matt's statement. Anyways, STP is one of my favorite bands since my childhood in the 90s. I would kill to see them return.

Meanwhile, Velvet imo will do fine if not better with a new vocalist. I liked Contraband and Libertad, but Scott sounded like he was going downhill to me.

And KC5,'s idea sounds rockin' for this band.

[fezaan66]

i dunno, i saw them last nite at Brixton academy in london and they were on top form - scott was really good and full of energy and it was gr8 all around and a privelage to see Slash up close. i do hope he stays and keeps rocking like he did last nite

[slashisgod+some]

i wonder if they could get josh todd from buckcherry to come and do vocals again

[lilscooter11]

recliner33 wrote:

Cobalt Blue wrote:

lol and I thought I was going to be the only one to suggest picking up another singer from former 90's grunge bands... my vote goes to Mark Lanegan though, that would kick some serious ass.
Yeah Mark Lanegan was great with QOTSA and the SCreaming trees, but I don't know if it would work out as good in VR.

Good idea, but isn't he busy with the Gutter Twins again at the moment? Think you would need a cleaner voice as well. His gravel toned voice may not work, although you never know unless he stepped up to the plate i guess!

[Sebassie88]

I haven't read all the posts above, but has anybody ever thought of izzy stradlin and/or gilby glarke. sure, it will sound completely different but it is a guarantee for good lyrics.....although this seems very unlikely

[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.

[xcaboose]

jakeslick wrote:

rocksheretostay wrote:

I bet they'll have Josh Todd come back in for another chance if scott leaves, which i hope he does because scott seems like a really big *****
Josh Todd sounds like a dying cat.

+1,000,000,000

sorry if i offend anyone but his voice is annoying

[sergiost8]

Im sooooo glad he is leaving, it was the only thing that stopped to really liking them. At least Axl had a great voice.