Slash Talks Weiland's Departure, Search For New Singer

RollingStone.com spoke exclusively with Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash yesterday (April 3rd) regarding the band's decision to split with frontman Scott Weiland.

On Weiland's departure:

"Everybody’s just very relieved. This is something that’s been coming down for a while. I know everybody is tying the STP [STONE TEMPLE PILOTS reunion tour] thing to it, but it started way before that. We just had a lot of commitments to fulfill, so we just had to drag this thing out until the obligations were finished. Basically, we're just excited about finding someone else and moving on."

On the search for a new frontman:

"There's some people, but it's really premature to start naming names. We actually worked with a guy, I won't mention his name, before we left to go to the UK and there just wasn't enough to break him in, so we're gonna work with him again some more, and maybe some other guys as well."

On Weiland's recommendation that the band hire former Skid Row vocalist Sebastian Bach:

"I thought [Weiland] could be a little bit more imaginative. I'm not sure if that was meant to be a pot shot or what. Whatever, it's not worth any real drama."

Thanks for the report to Blabbermouth.net.

Comments

[Forkman]

This is going to be interesting to see who they pick, definatly not Bach, at least if they want to move forward.

Good to see he didn't bag Weiland either, but ignored him.

G4SC.

[undeaded]

If it's Cornell, I'll shoot my dog.

[Mithaearon]

It's got to be Layne Staley.

Off course theres a small flaw in this plan...

[Shaharz]

I really hope he knows what he's doing >

[end_citizen]

undeaded wrote:

If it's Cornell, I'll shoot my dog.

I love Chris Cornell's music, but I would hate to hear him sing VR songs.

[guitar_freak523]

if they used cornell theyd i couldnt picture him singing scotts lyrics they'd have to be a totally new band as long as they dont get some 80s guy i might gain interest in them again

[ValoRhoads]

Mithaearon wrote:

It's got to be Layne Staley.

Off course theres a small flaw in this plan...

I was gonna call you on that until I read the second line! You had me going!

[dcoyle4040]

Doesnt anyone else think they should stop trying to make velvet revolver into a supergroup by finding an well known singer. If they really want to make there own mold then find a singer that nobody has ever heard of.

[atc228]

when they were originally looking for a singer they tried out known and unknown singers, scott just fit what they wanted at the time. They did fly out a bunch of unknown guys who had sent in tapes though. So I don't think they will be looking for either specifically, they are looking for someone who fits the role they need, whatever that may be

[undeaded]

Get Dave Grohl. Fuck the foos, new album was crap anyway.

[KillEmAll]

John Corabi or the other Snakpit singer would be great

[jpast]

I doubt Cornell would join them. He already did the same thing with Audioslave and look how that turned out. Its too hard to come into an already existing band and to mesh well. Too many egos.

[Alex101]

Mithaearon wrote:

It's got to be Layne Staley.

Off course theres a small flaw in this plan...

But dude, Layne Staley is dead.

[Infinite-Reason]

Alex101 wrote:

Mithaearon wrote:

It's got to be Layne Staley.

Off course theres a small flaw in this plan...

But dude, Layne Staley is dead.

Hence the "small flaw"...yeaaa

[DiveRightIn63]

Forkman wrote:

Good to see he didn't bag Weiland either, but ignored him.

agreed. slash definitely tops weiland in maturity, ha.

[mp3stalin]

it'll be Mike Patton. Slash is a HUGE Mr. Bungle fan.

:P

[Hexagram]

Hopefully they get Axl Rose as Velvet Revolver's new singer

[FRDesign]

Bach would be good, I bet they would get along well.

[evadebmx]

sebastian has a great voice but a big ego so that probably wouldnt work but mike patton from faith no more/mr.bungle is a good call

[Minkaro]

Where do I audition?

Seriously though, I'd like to see them get someone we've never heard of. That way we won't be comparing them to the other bands they were in. If they get Cornell, we'll be comparing it to his Soundgarden/Audioslave work

[qotsa1998]

Good job Slash. No shots about rehab, and no insults. They definately are gonna have to flyout some unknown guy. I cant think of anyone who would sound good singing Scott's songs really.

[axis56]

it'll be that guy from buckcherry

[DirkLance]

yatta wrote:

undeaded wrote:

Get Dave Grohl. Fuck the foos, new album was crap anyway.

Worst post ever.

[phone]

Yeah, The Foo are coming to Indy this summer...whooooo!!!!

[AdamHagglund]

It really doesnt matter if the future singer is famous or not, this band is not about being famous, it's about making really ****ing good rock n roll!

[Korzack]

Grohl would be an interesting idea, specially with 3 guitars - Wouldn't that just make Dave a bit redundant?
How about they do what Iommi did, and trial out vocalists with tracks on an album? lol And maybe grab axl for a cameo haha

AdamHagglund wrote:

It really doesnt matter if the future singer is famous or not, this band is not about being famous, it's about making really ****ing good rock n roll!

Lemmy then. Nobody does it better.

[GoWithTheFlow]

undeaded wrote:

If it's Cornell, I'll shoot my dog.

im totally with you man
+1

[mrjimborinsane]

i heard today that timbaland has produced cornell's new album, and timbaland reckons its the best thing that hes ever done...i hope he doesnt **** it up and make it sound like ****ing justin timberlake (very very talented guy, but dont like his music)

[acidhammerdrums]

Might be Josh Todd... I know he played with them before Weiland, but then again... Buckcherry is doing stuff again.

[noodlegts]

qotsa1998 wrote:

Good job Slash. No shots about rehab, and no insults. They definately are gonna have to flyout some unknown guy. I cant think of anyone who would sound good singing Scott's songs really.

Right on... Slash is a super chill dude and I respect him for being so professional when Matt Sorum and Weiland are acting like little children..

[matty_jay]

i think they should get josh rogan from fear factor.

[TheLizardKing88]

Yea, I love Scott Weiland, but I can see how he would be hard to work with. Kinda reminds of of the turmoil the Doors had with Morrison. And yea, consider my dog shot if it's Cornell, but I won't even get excited about that. By the way, I just got tickets to see Kings of Leon and Pearl Jam in Columbia, SC! WHOO!

[stevevaifan]

undeaded wrote:

Get Dave Grohl. Fuck the foos, new album was crap anyway.

i thought the new foo albumn was one of there best.

[TheLizardKing88]

Seth Rogan you mean? I heard they were considering Chad Kroeger.

[Claude Balstein]

undeaded wrote:

Get Dave Grohl. Fuck the foos, new album was crap anyway.

EPIC FAIL

[TheLizardKing88]

I think they missed their chance with the guy from Buckcherry because they're(Buckcherry) are doing pretty well right now. And Velvet Revolver are mainstream like those guys.

[Milaneus]

mp3stalin wrote:

it'll be Mike Patton. Slash is a HUGE Mr. Bungle fan.

:P

No I doubt it'll be Mike Patton, in the Guns' days, Mike trash talked them...

[TheLizardKing88]

***Aren't mainstream like those guys

[Nexu]

They should just disperse now into the wind of forever. If they get someone famous it will get lame and egotistical again, and somebody unheard of will be just as cocky and 80's-rock-wannabe-ish.

[thenephilim]

Mike Patton, I hadn't though of him. I actually think he'd do a great job the band, that would be really interesting to see/hear.

[stevevaifan]

i still say they should get rob zombie

[Deviluk]

It will be Robert Plant

[crzywhiteboy]

i never liked his singin in allot of the songs.hope they dont get bach i hate his lyrics.

[axenoob]

matty_jay wrote:

i think they should get josh rogan from fear factor.

Not that I like the guy...plus he's not a singer, but its joe rogan

[Waterboy799]

i love how slash just speaks like a normal human being, no insults, no rude comments, just regular conversation.

kudos

[pouyannassiri]

please be cornell! although bach is a more fitting candidate

[MonsterOfRock]

Hope its Cornell or Patton. Hopefully Patton. I'd like to see how The Guns' sound go with the uberly experimental nature of Mr. Patton. Expect egos though.

[JustinBrand]

randy blithe... lol just not cornell plz. and they WONT get bach it was a joke. And scott is a baby but an amazing singer and frontman so dont put him down. and slash is cool too

[str84ever]

mp3stalin wrote:

it'll be Mike Patton. Slash is a HUGE Mr. Bungle fan.

:P

No it won't. Mike Patton already has like 5 other bands to work on stuff on. Never mind an arena touring band.

Nor will it be Cornell since he is working on his solo work. Where do people conjure this crap from?

[HexaDakota]

undeaded wrote:

Get Dave Grohl. Fuck the foos, new album was crap anyway.

Dave Grohl is too good for Velvet Revolver.

[dgme92]

mrjimborinsane wrote:

i heard today that timbaland has produced cornell's new album, and timbaland reckons its the best thing that hes ever done...i hope he doesnt **** it up and make it sound like ****ing justin timberlake (very very talented guy, but dont like his music)

He has a new album coming out?! :o
Well, if he could do Scott's songs live I'd love to see him join, seeing as he is a great songwriter as well.

[fieryfenderz]

idiotic move

[str84ever]

guitar_freak523 wrote:

if they used cornell theyd i couldnt picture him singing scotts lyrics they'd have to be a totally new band as long as they dont get some 80s guy i might gain interest in them again

It's inevitable that they are gonna get some 80s guy.

[roarinflames]

king diamond
lol
no but seriously

Phil Anselmo would be a ****ing cool choice

[3 days grace14]

Slash is the best out there and whatever he does it will appal to one group or another GO SLASH!!!!!

[3 days grace14]

oops APPEAL

[slashisgod+some]

it will be josh todd from buckcherry, they worked with him and even did some recordins but then slash decided to go in new direction with the frontman. (obviously that worked out well)

[skater dan0]

undeaded wrote:

If it's Cornell, I'll shoot my dog.

if it's cornell, I'll shoot your dog.

also slash is a really professional guy i gotta hand it to him, he doesn't sink down to slagging matches via the media.

[sheezor]

Lemmy should sing.

[Adz2706]

undeaded wrote:

If it's Cornell, I'll shoot my dog.

If its cornell, ill shoot myself

[JB2500]

looking forward to seeing how this turns out

[-Rock-N'-Roll-]

AUDITIONS! thats the way I would go.

[Deek_13]

Vince Neil haha
Mabye it'l be someone whos worked with camp freddy, chester from linkin park? doubt it though. Be cool to see who they get.

[This1GoesTo11]

If they were smart, they'd call it quits. There's no way they can replace Weiland effectively. They must owe the record company another record or something. Of course, with a new singer, it will bring their already mediocre record sales down even further.

[Rockwave]

we must think some singers that they are out of their bands ... like tim owens he left from iced earth but him style is metal ... chris cornel is one that is good choice for hard rock ... mmmm anyway i think is good to change singer i think ... slash's music is better than the voice of him ...

[SuicidalFreak]

ApeOfJustice wrote:

BON SCOTT

Nah, how 'bout Phil Anselmo?

[sowhat360]

thenephilim wrote:

Mike Patton, I hadn't though of him. I actually think he'd do a great job the band, that would be really interesting to see/hear.

everybody keeps talking about mike patton...why would a guy who doesnt produce mainstream music, all of sudden join a massively mainstream band??? just don't think it's going to happen...i have nothing against the mainstream aspect of VR, i'm a big fan of the band....it just doesnt seem right that mike patton would have any interest in this. they should definately just grab a no name who can WAIL on the vocals....say what you want about axl but his voice was strong

[vermilion444]

I really hope they get someone unknown. Honestly, I didn't like Velvet Revolver. I love GnR, and I love STP, but I think together, they were mediocre. They can keep the name or whatever but they need to ditch the songs and start new and fresh.

[slashVR]

They gotta pick John Corabi. His vocals would do VR justice and he looks like he would fit right in.

Checked/Deleted.

[tamargoguitar]

come on guys we all know hes talking about axl rose! hahaha
I honestly think they should just look for someone new, someone whos not known off in the bussines..kind of like Dream Theater did with jordan rudess

[Toasty25000]

Deviluk wrote:

It will be Robert Plant

That'll be the day haha.

I hope they get someone who hasn't earned any fame yet, just to keep egos from clashing

[Jamie_W]

Slash acting with dignity there.

Mr.Weiland, THAT is how you conduct yourself in public if you want any respect, not by ranting like a 14 year old who just discovered how to Blog.

[CJRocker]

Where did all this talk of Chris Cornell come up? Him and Mike Patton are great singers( and Patton is much better than Chris will ever be imo)but I can't picture either of them singing Velvet Revolver songs. Too bad Tim Owens is with Yngwie now, as that would be interesting in VR.

[jeffo46]

I would avoid Axl Rose.He has too many issues and is nothing but a control freak.If they're smart,they'll go with an unknown.

[recliner33]

After all of this, I respect Slash alot more. He is being mature about the whole situation and isn't stooping down to Weiland's level. This just shows how much of a smart guy he is cause he knows it will bite him back in the ass if he starts dissing Weiland. And the people who were saying it's all slash's fault are dead wrong. It was slash that left Axl not the other way around and the rest of the band left Axl too cause he was a dick. And Scott was the reason why STP broke up in the first place and the other members absolutely hated him towards the end so I can see why Scott wasn't getting along with VR either. If Slash was such a bad guy then Matt and DUff would have left him long ago. And Izzy usually still says good things about Slsh too.
The whole drama of the last few weeks just prove who the bad guy is and it's definately not Slash. And if he was an ass then he definately doesn't show it.

If I had to pick a singer for Velvet Revolver I would pick John Garcia from the stoner rock band kyuss. He isn't very well known so he wouldn't come with all the rockstar baggage and he has been in plenty of other bands in the past and he always seems to be about the music above anything else. I know stoner rock is different from what VR plays but I can still see it working out if they make compromises. His singing style kinda reminds me of Weilands but alot better. He would take the band to a new direction and that's what they need. I would also say Chris Cornell would be a good choice for the band but I can't see it lasting more then one album. Cornell prefers doing his own thing.

[cj878]

It will be Freddie Mercury

[TDAJGuitarist]

Chris Daughtry...I know he makes really crappy mainstream music and was on American Idol{Gag}...But picture his voice with VR playing behind him...

It would be really good cuz mainstream or not....that guy can sing....

[Antwan_the_Swan]

Toasty25000 wrote:

Deviluk wrote:

It will be Robert Plant

That'll be the day haha.

I hope they get someone who hasn't earned any fame yet, just to keep egos from clashing

That's a good point
+1

[XtractionProces]

This1GoesTo11 wrote:

If they were smart, they'd call it quits. There's no way they can replace Weiland effectively. They must owe the record company another record or something. Of course, with a new singer, it will bring their already mediocre record sales down even further.

And where do you get your statistics from?

I don't like much of their stuff at the moment. Scott has a unique voice but I just don't like the way he uses it.

Where the hell did Cornell come from btw? I don't know what to make of him. He doesn't appear to fit in to their old stuff. Oh well, never stopped the move from Guns to Velvet Revolver.

[nicq2005]

acidhammerdrums wrote:

Might be Josh Todd... I know he played with them before Weiland, but then again... Buckcherry is doing stuff again.

I didnt know that. Josh Todd was the first to come to my mind though. 100% real rock vocalist is what they need, and Josh is one of the few around today.

[bg182]

It was hard to listen to VR with that shitty singer. Hopefully they get someone good and maybe the music will be much better to listen to.

[Shread_6009]

Damn, this break up is getting more publicity than the G"N"R break up and the chinese democracy release...

[i_am_metalhead]

Quite frankly I'm getting sick of reading news about VR every single day! This is turning into Metallica real quick!

Okay, Weiland's gone and they are gonna recruit a new vocalist - we get the story!

[sitdown248]

Get axl rose and just keep it under the name velt revolver, he's got to know his career is collapsing around him by now...or does he?

[Carter_84]

Isn't the reason why Weiland said they should get Bach is because Bach rehersed with VR before they got Weiland as the singer? Anyway I think it's good they got rid, dunno who they can get that doesn't have a huge ego tho...

[Hobolad]

What a soap opera- can we not just have the one article on the whole business?

This could be an April Fool, we dunno. I can't stand the band personally, but you guys- there's still hope?

[danielrobbyshor]

bet he wishes Myles Kennedy didn't turn them down now

[FooCards]

undeaded wrote:

Get Dave Grohl. Fuck the foos, new album was crap anyway.

you need to be ****ing shot... besides dave is way past this mediocre bullshit band anyway

[korbhag]

They should just do the singing by themselves...

[lalalama2]

Slash worked with Michael Jackson once so...

[GuilT]

Slash needs to quit his blubbering and beg for his job back in Guns. Slash's guitar work has been very bland since he left Guns, and Axl may be a dick, but together they wrote ****ing hard rock masterpieces and you can't deny that the two hooking up again wouldn't be the single greatest comeback in rock history.

[Tenacious Z]

Mark Lanegan! Holy hell, would that kick ass.

[E-dogg66]

dcoyle4040 wrote:

Doesnt anyone else think they should stop trying to make velvet revolver into a supergroup by finding an well known singer. If they really want to make there own mold then find a singer that nobody has ever heard of.

I fully agree they need someone with a New sound!!!

[KingSquall802]

I hate to see Cornell singing with VR,
Cornell is just for Soundgarden.

How bout Mike Patton?

[XtractionProces]

GuilT wrote:

Slash needs to quit his blubbering and beg for his job back in Guns. Slash's guitar work has been very bland since he left Guns, and Axl may be a dick, but together they wrote ****ing hard rock masterpieces and you can't deny that the two hooking up again wouldn't be the single greatest comeback in rock history.

And you can't deny the fact that it's never gonna happen. Slash is never going to beg for his job in Guns because he doesn't need to. He's doing just fine.

My turn: Buckethead.
Come on, singing sock puppets would be hilarious.

[silent caution]

how bout Dio, he aint doin much since the sabbath tour is finishin

[ParkerScks]

E-dogg66 :
dcoyle4040 wrote:

Doesnt anyone else think they should stop trying to make velvet revolver into a supergroup by finding an well known singer. If they really want to make there own mold then find a singer that nobody has ever heard of.
I fully agree they need someone with a New sound!!!

+1

would be fresh and new

[1nd1sc1pl1ne]

that guy from slipknot has a good voice, he would do a mean welcome to the jungle (they play the gnr tunes live)

[biglaz84]

agreed foo fighters suck a little more everytime time i hear there new songs on the radio, so its pretty much happening at an exponential rate, anyone who really thinks there new album is groundbreaking should get there head out of there ass

[SikkiNixx]

Lmao, Mike Patton? They approached him pre Scott.. He thought it was a joke at first.. then politely declined..

[Karlsteel]

John Garcia from Kyuss! He could sing Weiland's lyrics, and he'd also bring something new...

I also wonder what Serj Tankian would sound like singing for a 'normal' rock band - maybe something like Iommi's 'Patterns'...

[Ibanez Junkie]

1nd1sc1pl1ne wrote:

that guy from slipknot has a good voice, he would do a mean welcome to the jungle (they play the gnr tunes live)

[quote]1nd1sc1pl1ne wrote: Corey Taylor? He's busy dude.

[hellraiser1133]

people should be focusing on figuring out who they worked with before they went to the UK...he's obviously the front-runner, because he said they were going to work with him more and see what happens first.

[jono_666]

[quote]
Slash Talks Weiland's Departure, Search For New Singer
artist: velvet revolver date: 04/04/2008 category: general music news
Slash Talks Weiland's Departure, Search For New Singer

RollingStone.com spoke exclusively with Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash yesterday (April 3rd) regarding the band's decision to split with frontman Scott Weiland.

On Weiland's departure:

"Everybody’s just very relieved. This is something that’s been coming down for a while. I know everybody is tying the STP [STONE TEMPLE PILOTS reunion tour] thing to it, but it started way before that. We just had a lot of commitments to fulfill, so we just had to drag this thing out until the obligations were finished. Basically, we're just excited about finding someone else and moving on."

On the search for a new frontman:

"There's some people, but it's really premature to start naming names. We actually worked with a guy, I won't mention his name, before we left to go to the UK and there just wasn't enough to break him in, so we're gonna work with him again some more, and maybe some other guys as well."

On Weiland's recommendation that the band hire former Skid Row vocalist Sebastian Bach:

"I thought [Weiland] could be a little bit more imaginative. I'm not sure if that was meant to be a pot shot or what. Whatever, it's not worth any real drama."

Thanks for the report to Blabbermouth.net.
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Forkman :
This is going to be interesting to see who they pick, definatly not Bach, at least if they want to move forward.

Good to see he didn't bag Weiland either, but ignored him.

G4SC.
POSTED: 04/04/2008 - 032 am / quote |
undeaded :
If it's Cornell, I'll shoot my dog.
POSTED: 04/04/2008 - 03:24 am / quote |
Mithaearon :
It's got to be Layne Staley.

Off course theres a small flaw in this plan...
POSTED: 04/04/2008 - 03:28 am / quote |
Shaharz :
I really hope he knows what he's doing >
POSTED: 04/04/2008 - 03:39 am / quote |
end_citizen :
undeaded wrote:

If it's Cornell, I'll shoot my dog.


I love Chris Cornell's music, but I would hate to hear him sing VR songs.
POSTED: 04/04/2008 - 07:14 am / quote |
guitar_freak523 :
if they used cornell theyd i couldnt picture him singing scotts lyrics they'd have to be a totally new band as long as they dont get some 80s guy i might gain interest in them again
POSTED: 04/04/2008 - 080 am / quote |
ValoRhoads :
Mithaearon wrote:

It's got to be Layne Staley.

Off course theres a small flaw in this plan...


I was gonna call you on that until I read the second line! You had me going!
POSTED: 04/04/2008 - 08:13 am / quote |
dcoyle4040 :
Doesnt anyone else think they should stop trying to make velvet revolver into a supergroup by finding an well known singer. If they really want to make there own mold then find a singer that nobody has ever heard of.
POSTED: 04/04/2008 - 08:20 am / quote |
atc228 :
when they were originally looking for a singer they tried out known and unknown singers, scott just fit what they wanted at the time. They did fly out a bunch of unknown guys who had sent in tapes though. So I don't think they will be looking for either specifically, they are looking for someone who fits the role they need, whatever that may be
POSTED: 04/04/2008 - 08:27 am / quote |
undeaded :
Get Dave Grohl. Fuck the foos, new album was crap anyway.
POSTED: 04/04/2008 - 08:38 am / quote |
KillEmAll :
John Corabi or the other Snakpit singer would be great
POSTED: 04/04/2008 - 08:58 am / quote |
jpast :
I doubt Cornell would join them. He already did the same thing with Audioslave and look how that turned out. Its too hard to come into an already existing band and to mesh well. Too many egos.
POSTED: 04/04/2008 - 09:58 am / quote |
Alex101 :
Mithaearon wrote:

It's got to be Layne Staley.

Off course theres a small flaw in this plan...

But dude, Layne Staley is dead.
POSTED: 04/04/2008 - 10:14 am / quote |
Infinite-Reason :
Alex101 wrote:

Mithaearon wrote:

It's got to be Layne Staley.

Off course theres a small flaw in this plan...

But dude, Layne Staley is dead.

Hence the "small flaw"...yeaaa
POSTED: 04/04/2008 - 10:26 am / quote |
DiveRightIn63 :
Forkman wrote:

Good to see he didn't bag Weiland either, but ignored him.


agreed. slash definitely tops weiland in maturity, ha.
POSTED: 04/04/2008 - 10:37 am / quote |
mp3stalin :
it'll be Mike Patton. Slash is a HUGE Mr. Bungle fan.

:P
POSTED: 04/04/2008 - 10:37 am / quote |
Hexagram :
Hopefully they get Axl Rose a

[uberphreak]

1nd1sc1pl1ne wrote:

that guy from slipknot has a good voice, he would do a mean welcome to the jungle (they play the gnr tunes live)

His voice is cool but I don't think it's quite fitting to VR's sound lol.

Anyway I don't know who they should get really. As much as I love Cornell, I don't think he'd work well with this band. Get someone fresh.

Also, Slash wins. He just totally owned Weiland without owning him at all... way more mature. Totally took the higher ground there. That's +5 agility, you know.

[gods guitar]

tom delonge?




its a joke!

[A_Lesser_Evil]

maybe the singer from jane's addiction?

[schecter_guy]

ronnie james dio

[Ichimaru]

Would be interesting if they hired Jeff Martin.

[food&liquor]

lawl they should get pete doherty

[rip3149]

what about trent reznor from NIN

maybe rob zombie

or maybe just some unknown with an awesome voice?

[daguitar69]

oh slash pick me
!

[some_rock_fan]

this whole thing is very amusing.

[death_rider]

Its is going to be Axl Rose

[A_Lesser_Evil]

maybe it is Bach and he's trying to throw us off

[hellraiser1133]

We actually worked with a guy, I won't mention his name, before we left to go to the UK and there just wasn't enough to break him in, so we're gonna work with him again some more, and maybe some other guys as well."

WHO IS IT

[A_Lesser_Evil]

gene simmons, haha

[Love_Buzz]

Mark Lanegan would be awesome...:p

[srq89]

i_am_metalhead wrote:

Quite frankly I'm getting sick of reading news about VR every single day! This is turning into Metallica real quick!

Then don't click the article.

Okay, Weiland's gone and they are gonna recruit a new vocalist - we get the story!

[srq89]

They should get the singer from thornley.

[boga888]

Chris Cornell would be an awesome lead singer for VR! That's if they can get Cornell back into singing rock and roll again and stop with his mellow, bluesy experimentation! They can make 3 albums like Audioslave and make millions of $$$$ and make us happy for a while and then split!! That's what music biz is all about nowadays. So get used to it.

[Page/Rhoads]

I don't care who it is, just get someone. Maybe Axl, then they can finally end the "Guns N' Roses" that is performing now.

[Godsmack_IV]

its gonna be me.

[boxcarblink94]

Claude Balstein wrote:

undeaded wrote:

Get Dave Grohl. Fuck the foos, new album was crap anyway.

EPIC FAIL

+1

[cmac32]

IF it ends up being Patton or Cornell or someone like that, which it won't....I would rather they just do a one album experiment to fulfill VR's contract, and then call it quits. Especially if it is Cornell, it would be cool to see him help them out with the album, but no need to tour, he is on the verge of doing big things as a solo artist I think.

[boga888]

Stop dreaming about Axl reuniting with the old gunners. He would have done it a long time ago if he really wanted it. Aside from his ****ing EGO, he's trying to make a point when he let go of the guys. So wait til he releases Chinese Democracy and when it tanks then "maybe" he'll consider reuniting.

[GibsonManiac57]

Elvis

[boga888]

I guess Slash and Duff are watching American Idol now!

[Somniferous]

undeaded wrote:

Get Dave Grohl. Fuck the foos, new album was crap anyway.

F-

[transplants182]

gods guitar wrote:

tom delonge?






its a joke!

LOL

[SynisterSlash92]

i promise they won't pick an eighties guy like bret michaels or sebastian

[Flying Couch]

I'm glad he's not being petty about this.

[cloudy_skies]

Axl Rose would make this band GN'R minus Izzy, and that's just stupid. Eddie Vedder is in Pearl Jam and not about to leave anytime soon. Chris Cornell is perfectly content with his solo career. Sebastian Bach would just make the band sound like Guns N' Skids or something. Mike Patton...just, NO.

I'm pretty sure the best singer for VR would be Sammy Hagar anyway. =P

[red headed axe]

Doesanybody remember the dude that sang on kenny wayne sheperd's ledbetter heights album(Corey Sterling), I think he would be a good fit, he has had some fame, but not enough to make him crazy. He also sings his ass off, and I think would work well with slash's playing.

[kennyvspenny]

I think Josh Todd would be the best choice. Or me, whatever.

[slash_chord]

MIKA

[Bootsauce]

who the **** would want to sing for this bunch of b rockers??(except a coupla you guys) you know what VR need the most?? a good wash!! you know who else needs a good wash?? paris hilton!! she'd be perfect for these guys..dirty, and, short on talent.

[Valek Williams]

Sebastian and slash working together...that would be awesome =D

[roythereaper]

Bootsauce wrote:

...short on talent.

Says the one who posts in the Nu Metal forums?

Sorry, had to. Maybe Josh Homme? :rolleyes:

[GU1T4R-H3R0]

undeaded wrote:

Get Dave Grohl. Fuck the foos, new album was crap anyway.

Last album was decent, not as good as older stuff but not terrible. Scott Stapp would be great for VR

[sergiost8]

Scott Stapp would be awesome!!!

[iksero]

this could all just be a cover for some melo-drama on TNT ...that's what i think of it anyways

ps chris cornell is just a fools hope!

[Kiffa]

Rob Zombie would be such a good call.
And whovever said the guy from Janes Addiction...

Kudos.

[rokket2005]

mp3stalin wrote:

it'll be Mike Patton. Slash is a HUGE Mr. Bungle fan.

:P

I hope to God it's not Mike Patton,,,why would he lower himself to doing crappy rock like VR,,,course he did sing on a DEP record a few years back,,,,but it was DEP's best record

[joshua029]

undeaded wrote:

If it's Cornell, I'll shoot my dog.

i would like to see that!! i mean cornell in a good band, not you shooting your dog.

[Cobalt Blue]

I'll throw in my vote for Mark Lanegan... as long as he continues to occasionally appear on QOTSA songs.

[Aaron-Maiden]

Minkaro wrote:

Where do I audition?

Seriously though, I'd like to see them get someone we've never heard of. That way we won't be comparing them to the other bands they were in. If they get Cornell, we'll be comparing it to his Soundgarden/Audioslave work

Did any of you hear of Dave Kushner before he joined?

[undeaded]

Cornell was in Rage Against the Machine...oh no that was Audioslave. They sucked ass compared to RATM. :/

Ah... the Foos comment was a joke, but the new album was tres boring.

They should get the guy from Zico Chain, Chris Glithero, but that would never ever happen.

[Aaron-Maiden]

death_rider wrote:

Its is going to be Axl Rose

Is its?

checked

[bmxsulli]

i heard on the radio that before they got scott w. they were workin with the guy from buckcherry
maybe theyll give him a second look?!

[judgeyourself]

Easy.....Y2J Chris Jericho lol that would be very VERY interesting lol

[PCbassist]

undeaded wrote:

Get Dave Grohl. Fuck the foos, new album was crap anyway.

Dave wouldn't fit VR in my opinion. And I though the new album was excellent, it just wasn't as catchy.

[Insomnia57]

Time for another VR Draft? I honestly wouldn't mind Cornell, he would change it up alot, and I hope to god its not Scott Stapp

[recliner33]

Cobalt Blue wrote:

I'll throw in my vote for Mark Lanegan... as long as he continues to occasionally appear on QOTSA songs.

Yeah I said that earlier this week. He would be great with almost anyone.

Karlsteel wrote:

John Garcia from Kyuss! He could sing Weiland's lyrics, and he'd also bring something new...

I also wonder what Serj Tankian would sound like singing for a 'normal' rock band - maybe something like Iommi's 'Patterns'...

I also said John Garcia earlier on in this article. We are thinking the same. He would be my number one pick for the band. Earlier I was picturing Garcia singing to set me free and get out the door and I got a little excited. He would be perfect for songs like that. But I can't really picture him singing fall to pieces or last fight but they don't really need to play those songs again.

My picks for lead singer for VR are:
1. John Garcia
2. Mark Lanegan
3. Chris Cornell
4. Iggy Pop (Yeah I know I'm crazy but that would be badass, not as good as the stooges though)
5. Celine Dion


Just kidding about the last one, don't flame me lol.

[uberphreak]

GU1T4R-H3R0 wrote:

undeaded wrote:

Get Dave Grohl. Fuck the foos, new album was crap anyway.

Last album was decent, not as good as older stuff but not terrible. Scott Stapp would be great for VR

1. New Foo album was at the very least, decent.
2. SCOTT STAPP????? I think if the guys learned anything from their time with Axl it's that you DON'T want the most egotistical maniac in the world in your band. Scott Stapp thinks he's Jesus fucking Christ for crying out loud. We don't need an egotistical AND highly religious guy in this band. That would fail faster than Chinese Democracy is about to.

[oh poe poe]

a new singer could make or break any popular band. they better choose wisely

[recliner33]

Oh or Jesse Hughes from the eagles of death metal, he would be good to get back at Axl. We all know how much Axl loves the Pigeons of shit metal. Jesse would bring the boogy rock mortality to VR, plus he has the best moustache in rock right now and how could you deny having a guy as cool as him in your band?

[uberphreak]

recliner33 wrote:

Oh or Jesse Hughes from the eagles of death metal, he would be good to get back at Axl. We all know how much Axl loves the Pigeons of shit metal. Jesse would bring the boogy rock mortality to VR, plus he has the best moustache in rock right now and how could you deny having a guy as cool as him in your band?

rofl, +1

EPIC 'STACHE. That paired with Slash's epic everything else would be so..... epic.

[mckay21]

Chris Cornell makes no sense. Unless Slash wants to piss off Axl by hiring someone Axl likes, who doesn't like Axl. (Cobain being the other one.)

[recliner33]

uberphreak wrote:

recliner33 wrote:

Oh or Jesse Hughes from the eagles of death metal, he would be good to get back at Axl. We all know how much Axl loves the Pigeons of shit metal. Jesse would bring the boogy rock mortality to VR, plus he has the best moustache in rock right now and how could you deny having a guy as cool as him in your band?

rofl, +1

EPIC 'STACHE. That paired with Slash's epic everything else would be so..... epic.

Lmao yeah Boots electric is awesome.

And I got to thinking, I know this wouldn't fly with some people but how about getting a chick singer? No, I'm not talking about someone like britney spears or celine dion, I'm talking about someone that sounds kinda like Janis Joplin, The chick from Garbage, L7 or something like that. If they can find the right rocker chick it could work out.

[uberphreak]

recliner33 wrote:

Lmao yeah Boots electric is awesome.

And I got to thinking, I know this wouldn't fly with some people but how about getting a chick singer? No, I'm not talking about someone like britney spears or celine dion, I'm talking about someone that sounds kinda like Janis Joplin, The chick from Garbage, L7 or something like that. If they can find the right rocker chick it could work out.

Wow I hadn't thought of that but if they got the right person that might actually be really cool. It'll never happen though.

[psychokiller99]

steve jones? eric dover? duff? izzy?...and dare i say, steven tyler? haha jk.

chris cornell wouldn't fit IMO and neither would Bach.

[AmplifySilence]

undeaded wrote:

Get Dave Grohl. Fuck the foos, new album was crap anyway.

That would be interesting.

[billweiser]

Jay Z! Dizzee Rascal! Kanye West!

joke...!


can't help but think the lead singer of wolfmother would be good for the job!

[Imperial]

Maximum Bob!!!!!

He's that guy that sang w/Buckethead right?

[metalisimortal]

Interested to see who they get.

[jahyarain]

A_Lesser_Evil wrote:

maybe the singer from jane's addiction?

Kiffa wrote:

Rob Zombie would be such a good call.
And whovever said the guy from Janes Addiction...

Kudos.

*sigh* the "guy"'s name is Perry Farrell.

and the answer is no.

[redhotsexmagic]

HexaDakota wrote:

undeaded wrote:

Get Dave Grohl. Fuck the foos, new album was crap anyway.

Dave Grohl is too good for Velvet Revolver.

yes he is..and the new foos album was one of the best albums to come out last year so idk wat the hell album u were listening to