Velvet Revolver Members Gave Scott Weiland The Cold Shoulder

Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash has admitted that the band forced Scott Weiland out by ignoring him.

Slash says that during the band’s European tour he and the other members acted like Weiland didn’t exist until he took the hint.

Weiland at one point announced on stage in Glasgow that the band were over but the former Guns ‘n’ Roses man says that was all part of the plan.

He revealed: "We basically didn't speak a word (to Weiland) that whole time. We gave him the cold shoulder in the U.K. like nobody's business.

“There were a couple of arguments around the stage but, other than that, nobody spoke to him.

"I imagine he was quite uncomfortable. No wonder he didn't have a good time. Then, he told everyone in Glasgow that the whole band was over.

“We were like, 'Oh well, I guess we've got a surprise coming for you'."

Credits for the info to Gigwise.com.

Comments

[Private_Kickass]

lol. That's one way to get rid of someone.

[JJamieT]

They're all going on like a bunch of school girls.

[Mithaearon]

Slash sounds like a bit of a tanker(-t +w)

[deadlyMETAL]

Hm. Looks like it worked.

[Martin259]

I should try that to get rid of people :P

Mithaearon wrote:

Slash sounds like a bit of a tanker(-t +w)

*Thumbs Up*

[sum1udunno]

Wow I"m disappointed in slash and the other guys. Giving someone the cold shoulder is elementary school stuff. These guys are well into their 40's now.

[James_Calalo]

can blame the member i mean scott have a good voice but if your living with your vices it will ruin everything even with friends or bandmates

[Comeback Kiddd]

All this time I though Weiland was that little B****. Slash has lost my respect.

[Deliriumbassist]

What a bunch of f*cking children

[Sam Mézec]

Similar thing happened to Syd Barret, but it all turned out pretty good.

[Aziraphale]

I think they're all trying too hard to regain their pride and come out as the bigger men, they're just spiralling into immaturity. They should just leave it, people will forget about it quite fast if they stop bringing up who did what.

[felixpotvin86]

I love Scott Weiland. This is too bad. It's childish, but understandable in the context of these guys having hang ups from previous bad relationships with front men. The G'n'R likely have no patience for any funny stuff. Poop. Too bad all around. Scott Weiland stole my heart in 1992 and shall have it forever on. Such a gem.

[webbtje]

What is it with this band and egos?

[Pure_Morning]

felixpotvin86 wrote:

I love Scott Weiland. This is too bad. It's childish, but understandable in the context of these guys having hang ups from previous bad relationships with front men. The G'n'R likely have no patience for any funny stuff. Poop. Too bad all around. Scott Weiland stole my heart in 1992 and shall have it forever on. Such a gem.

No patience? They should of told him straight.

Then again, they would of needed to quickly find a replacement singer.

Still, it's pathetic they couldn't of just told him, rather than give him the cold shoulder.

[Quikslayer666]

No wonder why he said it was the last Velveet Revolver show he had no idea what was going on lmao this is funny I bet even a band like Black Tide acts more grown up than these guys and all of the band members aren't even 20 this is amusing though.

[xcaboose]

That... was really dirty... kinda feel bad for Scott now... but yeah its seems they acted like kids on this one... for shame guys

[Matthehopeless]

All this time I though Weiland was that little B****. Slash has lost my respect.

i agree, slash and the rest of the guys have treated him without an ounce of dignity, they should of at least told him. and it takes alot if guts for him to of even gone and played in glasgow with them knowing that they were all waiting for him to leave. also admiting it must show they thought it wasnt that much of a bad way to get rid of band members. shame on them!

[MonsterOfRock]

Thats slack. As much as I hate Scott Weiland personally, I hate what they done to him. Thats freakin' wrong dude. I love Slash's work on Gn'R but thats just effed up. Talk about childish behaviour! I'm starting to think that Axl is better off without these kids. And apparently, the leaks from Chinese Democracy mops the floor with Contraband and Libertad. Shame on you Slash, Duff and Matt.

[PUNKfromNORWAY]

I guess many of u guys isn't in a band, it's hard to kick somebody out of your band if you have played together for a while and they have become your friends, but yeah it's a little bit childish to do that

[MonsterOfRock]

PUNKfromNORWAY wrote:

I guess many of u guys isn't in a band, it's hard to kick somebody out of your band if you have played together for a while and they have become your friends, but yeah it's a little bit childish to do that

I'm a lead singer. I know exactly what you mean. With the tiny experience I've had with giging, I know how much I gotta rely on the band as the singer. And I'd be damned is something like that happened to me.

checked

[tragic82]

we probs haven't heard the full story... maybe his comments have been taken out of context? sounds very childish to me though...

[sunovagun]

Lost some respect for Slash from this, I'll be interested to see what Weiland has to say

[Angelic_Demon]

I think it's funny that when Weilands spouts shit about the other members he's a bastard, but when Slash and the rest are acting like total bastards many people find that funny.

[duncang]

Wow, that's very immature of them.

[Korzack]

lol Well at least it worked for getting rid of the guy. A bit of a pathetic way to do it, but I guess it worked. I do wish stupid things like that wouldn't happen so much in music though

[artemus]

hahaha, perfect.

[shwilly]

I don't wanna pick a side because I'd probably have to KNOW these guys personally, but I appreciate Slash for telling this (a couple of weeks to late?) because most people I know all went like "Scott's a douche", etc. including people on this site.

But here's a thing: if they all thought

'Oh well, I guess we've got a surprise coming for you'

...then why the hell did Slash respond to the Glasgow gig a day later or so (I'm sure most of you remember the article) by stating that they were gonna finish the tour as if nothing had happened. He must've seen this one coming

[SikkiNixx]

All i know is that Mike Patton is still waaaaay too good to front VR =D

[kalamari]

SikkiNixx wrote:

All i know is that Mike Patton is still waaaaay too good to front VR =D

Haha, well said!

[uberphreak]

That was a bit of a childish move, at least they way they did it.

However it is VERY hard to simply tell someone you've worked with for years that you can no longer work with them and simply kick them out. It would have been the better thing to do, but it's very hard.

[scarberry88]

Velvet Revolver should get Chris Steele from Sex and Patriotism. He is an amazing singer. He would fit in better with Slash, Duff, and Matt I think.

[megatallica666]

cool so slash and scott are both dicks.

[UNIe]

I have just lost a share of respect for Slash and his gang.

[NorfIrIon]

I've always hated Slash, I used to like Scott, but his voice is pretty much over and he's apparently too ****ing stupid to stop doing drugs, so screw him, too.
Yeah, they're pretty much just being children in their little public playground, as if we care why they kicked out Scott.

[papersun87]

Wow, that's really, REALLY stupid. Way to go, Slash, you just lost the respect of the entire rock community.

[pag_slash_2]

UNIe wrote:

I have just lost a share of respect for Slash and his gang.

+ 7. Yes, my opinion really is worth that much.

[hellraiser1133]

THIS IS NOT THE WHOLE STORY, SLASH DIDN'T TRASH WEILAND....PM ME IF YOU WANT THE REAL STORY...

I SENT IN THE ARTICLE, HOPEFULLY THEY REPLACE THIS WITH MINE.

[hellraiser1133]

and as a side note, I'm insulted that UG would allow this story to be posted...it's so one-sided it's rediculous...this isn't even half of the story

[AdamDK]

MonsterOfRock wrote:Shame on you Slash, Duff and Matt.

And Dave

Seems a bit harsh. As much as I don't like Scott Weiland, it seems pathetic and immature for men in their 40's to give somebody the cold shoulder. Hell, at least Scott played the entire tour. If that happened to me, I would just refuse to play.

[The Axeman]

nice one VR, not being idiots at all

[guitarist41]

Fuck! Man, what the **** were they doing? Why? YOu mean Scott didn't really want to leave? FUCKK!!!

[ParkerScks]

im starting to think axl saw threw these guys and thats why he demanded the rights to guns n roses befor they did somthing as childish as this... they have all changed... god damn espeshally slash n duff 2 kids who had nothing who now have everything and have totally forgot where they came from... too many people let fame n fortune get to there heads ****ing fags

[roosterfx1]

too many egos to fit in one band

[hellfire21]

yea, i kinda apologize 4 takin it out on Weiland
c'mon Slash, u coulda done it better than just ignoring him

[skagitup]

nobody (including me) has any idea what went on in the band and why things went as they did, so i think everyone should shut the **** up and quit making judgements on things they know nothing about.

[nick_richard10]

guitarist41 wrote:

Fuck! Man, what the **** were they doing? Why? YOu mean Scott didn't really want to leave? FUCKK!!!

this is a really touchy subject as i am a huge fan of gn'r, stp, and of course vr. but its clear that scott wanted to leave ever since he found out that his boys in stp wanted to reunite. in my opinion, scott was gone the second that slash and the boys caught wind of that. either way, if this is the whole story (which i doubt) slash, duff, matt and dave did act like children. it hurts me to say that as those musicians were the primary reason i began playing music

[Sgt_Lane101]

Slash said in another interview, "Well, let's put it this way — this is not Velvet Revolver's last tour."
it's all making sense now

[Powerchild]

WOW!!!! I had Slash and the rest of them picked out from the minute this stuff started happening. I can't believe so many people seriously thought it was Scott's fault. I stood up for Scott since day one, no matter what the guy did. I know he isn't perfect, but I think he's got a great voice. It's not anything special, but he's got soul man. I really hope things get better with STP Though. I'm really excited for them. I always knew that was Scott's band.

[hellraiser1133]

THIS IS NOT THE WHOLE STORY, SLASH DIDN'T TRASH WEILAND....PM ME IF YOU WANT THE REAL STORY...

I SENT IN THE ARTICLE, HOPEFULLY THEY REPLACE THIS WITH MINE.

[thenephilim]

they should just hire Sebastian Bach and get working on some new music imo...

[banter]

Sam Mézec wrote:

Similar thing happened to Syd Barret, but it all turned out pretty good.

hardly similar. syd was completely unable to perform and they tried to accomodate him with both gilmour and syd in the band as a five peice for a short period

[psychokiller99]

this article reeks of bullshit...why would they do that? that's really ****ed up, i have a hard time believing any sort of professional would do something like that, idc who it is. it sounds like a very made up interview. and it wouldn't be the first made-up interview targeted against any (ex)Guns members.

[Metallicaloveu]

slightly disappointing but hey heres to a new beginning with the most some of the most talented people in our music industry!

[KyuNaynne]

come on, big and mature people acting like 6 years old kids... I'm disappointed...

[Kylix]

Please find and read the full article before you jump to conclusions.

I think it's on blabbermouth.

[hellraiser1133]

THIS IS NOT THE WHOLE STORY, SLASH DIDN'T TRASH WEILAND....PM ME IF YOU WANT THE REAL STORY...

[Xeus]

not impressed slash

not impressed

[psychokiller99]

I'm very disappointed in UG for posting only this segment of the entire interview. This is why bands hate the press and the media. they take only what'll seem like an interesting read, and it ****s ppl over. in this case, slash matt and duff really got the shaft. they should add UG to the list of names at the end of "Get in the Ring". pretty messed up shit.

[ironBLSmaiden]

i like slash and all them, but i think they acted like asswholes

[AdamDK]

psychokiller99 wrote:

I'm very disappointed in UG for posting only this segment of the entire interview. This is why bands hate the press and the media. they take only what'll seem like an interesting read, and it ****s ppl over. in this case, slash matt and duff really got the shaft. they should add UG to the list of names at the end of "Get in the Ring". pretty messed up shit.

O.o there is more? Damm that does suck for them. UG post the full story, or Axl will re-recorded GITR and add you to the list. :p

[scarberry88]

Maybe Slash and the gang finally realized that Scott was not a good singer for them. They probably sided against him and wanted to stay away from his ongoing drug habits. They probably just didn't know any better way to go about breaking the bond with him.

[i_am_metalhead]

so slash is basically saying "rather than growing a set and being a man about the situation and telling Scott how I felt about him, I just acted like a little school girl and ignored him!"

Way to go slash. You're sssoooo cool.

[nirvanafan20]

You would think that all the experienced players in the band(slash,duff,matt,dave) would be more mature then that. Even if Weiland does have some problems they should have confronted him about their problem with him and either worked it out or say sorry man but we got let you go.

[niqolaise]

That was childish

[potatoes rock]

The whole band seems to have acted ridiculously unprofessional throughout, but i this news seems to be put across in a pretty one-sided manner. I'd guess that slash etc had little choice to act otherwise if Weiland is going around acting like a twat, getting back into drugs and pulling the band down while pushing for the STP reunion.

[C1osur3]

And this is after everyone called Scott Weiland childish...

[thedarkblues06]

i_am_metalhead wrote:

so slash is basically saying "rather than growing a set and being a man about the situation and telling Scott how I felt about him, I just acted like a little school girl and ignored him!"

Way to go slash. You're sssoooo cool.

And youre an idiot. At least he came forward and admitted it. Props for that, but I am overall disheartened, I thought they wouldve done more than that.

And if what psychokiller99 said is true, I want to read the rest of that interview.

[Jonobl]

Thats pretty low. Makes you think that maybe Axl isn't as bad as they say.

[thedarkblues06]

nirvanafan20 wrote:

You would think that all the experienced players in the band(slash,duff,matt,dave) would be more mature then that. Even if Weiland does have some problems they should have confronted him about their problem with him and either worked it out or say sorry man but we got let you go.

Btw..+1.

[cloudy_skies]

nick_richard10 wrote:

this is a really touchy subject as i am a huge fan of gn'r, stp, and of course vr. but its clear that scott wanted to leave ever since he found out that his boys in stp wanted to reunite. in my opinion, scott was gone the second that slash and the boys caught wind of that. either way, if this is the whole story (which i doubt) slash, duff, matt and dave did act like children. it hurts me to say that as those musicians were the primary reason i began playing music

I feel the same way. It seems like both parties are at fault here. On one hand, Scott was doing drugs, he didn't go to rehab when he said he would, and he seemed more interested in the few STP shows than VR. On the other hand, the rest of the band didn't even bother talking to Scott about this. They could have at least said, "Look, Scott, if you don't get your act together we won't be able to tour anymore" or something like that, but they didn't.

It's not like you can point fingers at one particular person and say "It's all his fault!" anyway. When bands break up or get rid of a member like this, there's almost always more than one reason for it.

[randyaintdead82]

sigh.....Slash you have lead singer disease. Oh God, we have another Eddie on our hands

[axefreak129]

wait, does this mean VR's staying together??

[Jondy]

you know what they should do? just **** singers, just make straight up instrumental stuff.

[uberphreak]

hellraiser1133 wrote:

THIS IS NOT THE WHOLE STORY, SLASH DIDN'T TRASH WEILAND....PM ME IF YOU WANT THE REAL STORY...

I SENT IN THE ARTICLE, HOPEFULLY THEY REPLACE THIS WITH MINE.

Caps lock = cruise control for cool!!!

Bleh. I frankly think this news is getting old. VR's done, STP's starting again. Big whoop. Don't post more pointless news until VR decides on a vocalist.

[Doobergn]

Wow this was taken totally out of context to make Slash and the others look like *******s. What a horribly written article, here is the whole story that at least gives some background on why they did it.

http://www.velvetrevolverforum.com/forum/index.php?to pic=29458.0

[Huggy (-.-)]

wheres the love?
if they were propper men they would of been honest to srcotts face and tell him what they really think, instead they just act like a bunch of 10 year olds.

That wasnt cool slash.

[tpot06]

Im a slash fan and all but how about a bit of common courtesy and telling someone that isn't working out anymore? Everyone deserves a bit of respect and this just seems immature and childish.

[dieloony2]

This is strictly Velvet Revolver trying to get some Damage control.

Scott Weiland is the best singer any of them have ever worked with, there not just gonna give him "the cold shoulder"

This is all part of their campaign to make it seem like they left weiland, that started after weiland said he was gonna leave the band, At first they were in complete denial the band was even ending...

"You don't leave us, we leave you" mentality. these guys are ego maniacs

[kryzay311]

So rock stars handle their problems with other people like 4 year olds do?

[kryzay311]

So rock stars handle their problems with other people like 4 year olds do?

[mawjingo]

this seems like pretty dick move by Slash and Co...

[dieloony2]

Jonobl wrote:
Thats pretty low. Makes you think that maybe Axl isn't as bad as they say.

^ also this

[ChucklesMginty]

Man, that's really harsh, maybe Weiland had like a stench problem or something and they just couldn't tell him. Anyway it'd be cool if they got the singer from Slash's snakepit he was pretty awesome.

[Rohin]

Thats how rock stars work sh** out these days

LOLL

[true_bacon22]

I'm Sure the Guns side really wont bother with dramatic singers such as Weiland and hes not the most mature man himself but the thing about immature people is that they bring you down to there level then beat you with experiance, I think Slash,matt and duff havent pulled there self up though... They could of just told him its over.

[Toadstool5]

Why is everything such a stupid drama with them?

[Toadstool5]

also Slash is giving the camera the finger in that picture

[CQB_241]

sum1udunno wrote:

Wow I"m disappointed in slash and the other guys. Giving someone the cold shoulder is elementary school stuff. These guys are well into their 40's now.

No kidding. The VR boys need to grow the **** up!!

[CQB_241]

sum1udunno wrote:

Wow I"m disappointed in slash and the other guys. Giving someone the cold shoulder is elementary school stuff. These guys are well into their 40's now.

No kidding. The VR boys need to grow the **** up!!

[zombie_monster]

If I was Weiland, I would have just stayed in the band regardless. Take the rest of them down with me.

That is pretty stupid though...

[AEnima18]

i agree, shame they couldn't settle their differences in a mature way...but i don't like weiland so i'm just glad he's out

[euan_soad]

Better than giving him warm rooster...

[insurgentsteve]

this band is indeed a clash of super-egos

[scarfacesuit]

JJamieT wrote:

They're all going on like a bunch of school girls.

+1. I think they're all idiots now. I still love hearing Slash and the guys rock out, and Slash is still my favorite guitarist, but I don't think I'd like him much if I were to meet him.

[nothingman34]

i think that's a terrible way to show your singer it's over.
childish move...

[farfaraway]

It just sounds like a really bad excuse to me.

[dimebagsmygod]

I though Slash was more professional than sinking to Scott's level.

But I still love 'em both!

[ozzynator]

Comeback Kiddd wrote:

All this time I though Weiland was that little B****. Slash has lost my respect.

+1

[Dead_End]

zombie_monster wrote:

If I was Weiland, I would have just stayed in the band regardless. Take the rest of them down with me.

That is pretty stupid though...

haha at least stay until they'd handled it more maturely, but yeah, this was taken out of context a bit =/
but it doesnt matter, he was great in STP but i couldnt get the feel for him in Velvet Revolver

[Chris.Rock.Art]

Childish

[KaiserX]

i like how they are approaching this like a bad break up. "I DUMPED HIM!" "NO! I DUMPED HER!" Ridiculous. Great way to remember Velvet Revolver...

[TC1223]

that is so stupid. Imagine trying to put a show when no one will talk to you?

[kennyvspenny]

JJamieT wrote:

They're all going on like a bunch of school girls.

thank you! i love these guys but jesus christo is this a ****ing soap opera?! put up or shut up

[axis56]

psychokiller99 wrote:

I'm very disappointed in UG for posting only this segment of the entire interview. This is why bands hate the press and the media. they take only what'll seem like an interesting read, and it ****s ppl over. in this case, slash matt and duff really got the shaft. they should add UG to the list of names at the end of "Get in the Ring". pretty messed up shit.

+1

Checked. This definitely is like a soap opera. Childish on their part. Remember guys, make sure you're really ready to tour with your band, before touring. With my band, we're all good friends, and we often do stuff outside of music together to get good chemistry.

[Powerchild]

I think that you guys are failing to see the issue here, and the fact of the matter is that Slash is a douchebag. I wouldn't put it past him. First of all, why do you blame your singer for drugs when you've been on heroin for most of your life. He's the kind of guy that feeds off of his ego, instead of doing something for himself. he's not a cool role model. Even though scott's not perfect, I look up to him for his talent as a vocalist, nothing more. Even though I liked VR for what it was, It will be nothing without Weiland, except guitar, bass, and drums that feed off of how much money they make.

[hellraiser1133]

THIS IS NOT THE WHOLE STORY, SLASH DIDN'T TRASH WEILAND....PM ME IF YOU WANT THE REAL STORY...

http://www.velvetrevolverforum.com/forum/index.p hp?to pic=29458.0

[Hamham272]

This is more of the article. This has been completely taken out of context.

That must have made the relantionship complicated between you on your last tour.

We basically didn't speak a word that whole time, we gave him the cold shoulder in the UK like nobody's business. There were a couple of arguements around the stage but, other than that, nobody spoke to him, i imagine he was quite uncomfortable. No wonder he didn't have a good time, then, he told everyone in Glasgow that the whole band was over. we were like 'Oh well, i guess we've got a surprise coming for you, Scott'


So it end didn't end on good term, then?

It wasn't malicious. the whole thing was basically just a lot more difficult that we've made it sound for the last few years

[hellraiser1133]

Checked. This definitely is like a soap opera. Childish on their part. Remember guys, make sure you're really ready to tour with your band, before touring. With my band, we're all good friends, and we often do stuff outside of music together to get good chemistry.

Kinda scary that even a moderator doesn't get whats going on.

[skaguitarist53]

atleast slash manned up to it and admitted.

[slash_rocks2005]

i must say i wouldn't agree w/ that tactic at all even from my idol. but everyone does stupid childish stuff every once in a while. i just wished slash and the rest would have done it differently, unless they just didn't want the fan's who paid good money for their tickets to get screwed outta a concert.

alrite well it's time the remainder of G N R get their big boy pants on and do what they do best. put out a REAL album.

[U20117]

Hey I don't blame Slash, Weiland was and is a crappy singer and band leader. Who cares how they get rid of the garbage as long as it's gone.

[WalrusZach]

Really pathetic on their part.

[Doobergn]

YOU PEOPLE NEED TO FIND THE FULL ARTICLE THIS ARTICLE IS SO HORRIBLE IT'S NOT EVEN FUNNY. tHE FULL INTERVIEW TELLS WHY THEY WERE DOING THAT STUFF.

[Doobergn]

Doobergn wrote:

YOU PEOPLE NEED TO FIND THE FULL ARTICLE THIS ARTICLE IS SO HORRIBLE IT'S NOT EVEN FUNNY. tHE FULL INTERVIEW TELLS WHY THEY WERE DOING THAT STUFF.

Go here to find the whole story
http://www.velvetrevolverforum.com/forum/index.php?to pic=29458.0

[TrUe MeTaL FaN]

SO, i guess VR is over

[verona_bassist]

gotta love slash

[j-e-f-f-e-r-s]

I doubt Weiland was the easiest frontman to get along with, but acting like such a bunch of nancies... it's a sad day for rock and roll.

[hellraiser1133]

THIS IS NOT THE WHOLE STORY, SLASH DIDN'T TRASH WEILAND....PM ME IF YOU WANT THE REAL STORY...

http://www.velvetrevolverforum.com/forum/index.p hp?to pic=29458.0

[areese82]

This is hard to believe

[Ginger-les-tom]

for fook sake hellraiser1133 shut up ! okay we get it go to this site for the story !

okay i will admit that this may have been a bit immature, but the way weiland slagged off sorrum being a "hired-gun" and being unprofessional in a public interview was fuking out of order and also un-needed, i dunno what happened but from that seems to me that weiland deserves it.

[rich420]

Ah for Fucks sake, now we're gonna have another ****ing news article from weiland saying 'it was so immature of those guys to ignore me, if they wanted me out they should have just manned up and said it to my face.'

there you go, scott, i did it for you, now enough of all this bullshit.

[Shread_6009]

i think the reason slash is talking bout this now is becase he thinks hes wrong for doingit to weiland.

and its not the worst thing a band has done, pink floyd replaced syd barrett while he was still in the band, then they purposely didnt pick him up while they were in another town.

[Rage`]

Both parties need to grow the hell up, if you ask me.

[bassplayer275]

way to be mature, guys. honestly, what a bunch of dicks. talk it out like big boys.

[FooCards]

**** slash that cum guzzler, oh well looks like i get to see weiland play for a better band this summer with STP!!!

[NaivexLi]

That's really jive of them.....

[U20117]

Hey well at least some good came from it and Velvet Revolver can actually have potential now that the dead weight has been thrown off.

Plus the only reason Weiland is rejoining STP is because he needs money for his drug addictions I'll give thier reunitement maybe a year before he gets pissy again "LEAVES" and blames everything on the rest of the band.

[Doobergn]

FIND AND READ THE WHOLE ARTICLE YOU JAGOFFS. THIS ARTICLE IS A POORLY WRITTEN PIECE OF TRASH THAT MAKES SLASH AND COMPANY LOOK LIKE DICKS.

[emr_steelmech]

I've heard so many high-school-drama-esque stories about VR at this point that I think I'm gonna shit a brick. Go away, no one cares. Move on.

[jibran]

Wow, maybe they overdid he Axl incident aswell. Pore Weiland. damn it instrumental section of G'N'R I beleived in you!

[Kelicon]

HA! i've been trying to tell people for years "slash is a dick" but no one would listen!

[Doobergn]

Kelicon wrote:

HA! i've been trying to tell people for years "slash is a dick" but no one would listen!

Find the whole article moron they had good reasons to do this, it's all because Scott was a dick.

[One on Sunday]

aww cmon VR, handle this like men!

[gareno]

thats not nice, they shouldve talked over the problem not like little girls

[DannyWillo]

he wasn't that much of a singer anyway

[TSCREAM420]

Sam Mézec wrote:

Similar thing happened to Syd Barret, but it all turned out pretty good.

Nothing even close to this happened to Barret, better go back and check your sources.

[Altered_Carbon]

And people say Slash is the mature one out of the whole GnR/VR group...
Disgraceful.

[Sleez Boy]

Rock Star Soap Opera!
!Coming soon!

Starring David Lee Roth, Eddie Van Halen, Sammy Hagar, Dave Mustaine, James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Axl Rose, Slash, Scott Weiland, Duff McKagan and many more!

I should get kicked for this comment!

Well, that's harsh for a great band!
Though I bet, the soundtrack will be kickass!

can't anyone get along?

[Flying Afros]

I just want to hear if chris cornell actually has a chance of being the new vocalist for these guys.

[Mattalac]

If I didn't love Slash then I'd hate him for this, it's so mean. But since I do like Slash, BAHAHAHAHAHH Ownd bitch.

[NHLfreak]

Mattalac :
If I didn't love Slash then I'd hate him for this, it's so mean. But since I do like Slash, BAHAHAHAHAHH Ownd bitch.

Couldnt have said it better myself..

As far as the guy who said Weiland was the best they ever played with..... That rediculiously dumb comment doesnt even earn the little quote box...its just retarded...

[i bleed metal]

Comeback Kiddd wrote:

All this time I though Weiland was that little B****. Slash has lost my respect.

I really don't think he cares. Or anyone for that matter.

[Viral Vaccine]

SCOTT WEENYLAND SUCKS.

SLASH IS A GOD.

'nuff said.

[Forkman]

ParkerScks wrote:

im starting to think axl saw threw these guys and thats why he demanded the rights to guns n roses befor they did somthing as childish as this... they have all changed... god damn espeshally slash n duff 2 kids who had nothing who now have everything and have totally forgot where they came from... too many people let fame n fortune get to there heads ****ing fags

Yeah, it had nothing to do with making money or having complete power over the band, did it? Grow up.

[blackflag49]

This really just makes Slash and those other guys sound like a bunch of petty little girls.

They couldn't be man enough to just TELL him?

They had to act like b*tches.

[SDMF_matty]

well to be honest they're getting on ALOT more mature that what Scott ****ing did, there's not really anything wrong with this, Scott seems like the type of person you would need to do that too to get you're point across, he's a stubborn bastard.

[_TheWorst]

This is so bloody petty.

Real adults discuss their problems. Rich and famous musicians apparently come up with "clever" ploys and schemes.

Ugh. Credibility destroyed.

[JB2500]

they didnt force him out by ignoring him, before the UK leg of the tour it was already determined amongst the others that Scott would be fired, then they gave him the cold shoulder because he had alienated himself from the group.

[les_paul_01]

childish, but i'm looking forward to both STP reunion and whatever the other guys from VR have in store for us.

[AmplifySilence]

thats not the way to do things

[MTVget0FFtheAIR]

haha that's an embarrassingly funny way to kick out a singer. i think it's childish, but at least it is so childish it looks like their childish on purpose..

[ticklemeemo]

Sounds like Slash and company got mad when they heard about STP getting back together. Since Scott wanted to play with STP instead of them, they got jealous. How lame.

[Doobergn]

Wow look what this horrible article does, everyone bad mouthing slash and the others because they are too stupid to find the whole article.

[Doobergn]

This is why they did it

"he didn'tknow that we were already planning on extraditing him" says Slash "when we started touring the second record, it just felt like we were losing Scott as far as out connection went. During the tour with Alice in Chains [in august 07], he was just out to lunch. When he came back, he was supposed to go to rehab, so we postponed our Austrailian tour but he didn't really go to rehab. That was the final blow. we had a lot of commitments, like the tour in the UK, which we didn't want to go back on, so we wanted to finish those before telling him."

[roarinflames]

has anybody here been in a relationship you care aobut?
they probably just didnt want to have to take the blame.
if scott really wanted to be in the band, he would have done something about it

[astrocreep71]

This is ridiculous. It seems like these guys are holding press conferences. If they are all so surrounded by reporters, why don't we hear the juicy stuff. This has to be "I heard it from a freind who heard from a freind who..." type shit. C'mon, Scott auditioned for the gig. When they toured(which they never should have done. They'd still be together if they didn't)Scott had his bus, and the roses had theirs. Sure they probably were required to keep Scott from violating his parole/probation, but it seems like neither seperate talent made any extra effort to bond. Almost as if they didn't even work at the studio at the same time. Come in, do your part, leave, short cell call in the evening, see you on tour. Can't blame these guys for being somewhat bitter, they made a shitload of cash in a band that wrote songs that weren't anywhere close to the style of music on the radio. Succeeded in their second (or third, or forth)effort. Now though, STP. Excellent. Axl is probably humbled enough to reunite with GNR. A place for everything, everything in it's place. The cosmos will even out.

[Lithium717]

As soon as I read the first line: "Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash has admitted that the band forced Scott Weiland out by ignoring him." I immediately thought; "PWNED!"

[Mithaearon]

Doobergn, what you posted still is no excuse for the band acting like that. So instead of helping him (And yes I know they have probably had to put up with alot, I know what its like trying to help an addict) they acted all immature.

I am sorry reading your "READ THIS ITS THE WHOLE STORY" still hasn't made them any better, infact its made them seem worse!

[vanceboy]

oh god...must another frontman have issues with the ex-GNR lineup? Thus it begins...again.

[311stylee]

Guess what Slash and Velvet REvolver? No one cares anymore. SHUT UP AND STOP WHINING! They all act like a bunch of high school kids.

[Elypson]

Stop judging Slash and the other members calling them childish. It may have been the only way they could get through to Scott's increasingly large head.

I think their well entitled to have such an attitude towards singers that are complete @rseholes, treat them the way the deserve to be treated.

311stylee wrote:

Guess what Slash and Velvet REvolver? No one cares anymore. SHUT UP AND STOP WHINING! They all act like a bunch of high school kids.

Actually, I will be following the band with a new signer. I've always disliked Scott's attitude to music. Everyone has an ego but he thinks hes Gods gift to music.

[sokpupet]

I honestly couldn't believe that grown men would actually do that. I mean I understand that they're famous and have never really had to grow any older than teenagers but come on. It's almost like they did it just to see what would happen.

I wonder what kind of singer they'll be going for now. A 10 spot on your standard 40% scream/60% sing type.

And for a lot of the posters on here... it's NOT would of, or should of, or could of! It's would HAVE! should HAVE! could HAVE! For pete's sake you're saying Slash and them are acting like they're in elementary school, you're spelling like you are! It's not even a matter of spelling, it's the wrong word entirely!

[kfong03]

man i'm dissappointed...slash doing stuff like that? that's just plain gay...

[R0ck3rd4z]

UK's Kerrang! magazine has published an exclusive interview with VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash about the group's decision to part ways with singer Scott Weiland and its future plans. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow:

On how they felt when Scott informed a sold-out Glasgow SECC in March that they were "watching something special — the last tour by VELVET REVOLVER":

Slash: "He [Scott] didn't know that we were already planning on extraditing him. When we started touring the second record, it just felt like we were losing Scott as far as our connection went. During the tour with ALICE IN CHAINS [in August 2007], he was just out to lunch. When he came back, he was supposed to go to rehab, so we postponed our Austrailian tour but he didn't really go to rehab. That was the final blow. We had a lot of commitments, like the tour in the UK, which we didn't want to go back on, so we wanted to finish those before telling him."

On the relationship between Weiland and the rest of VELVET REVOLVER on their last tour together:

Slash: "We basically didn't speak a word that whole time. We gave him the cold shoulder in the UK like nobody's business. There were a couple of arguments around the stage, but other than that, nobody spoke to him. I imagine he was quite uncomfortable. No wonder he didn't have a good time. Then he told everyone in Glasgow that the whole band was over. We were like, 'Oh, well, I guess we've got a surprise coming for you, Scott.'

"For the most part, I don't really remember seeing much of him, We flew to Dubai together, I think, when we played recently. Well, I think I remember him being on the plane, anyway. We sort of got used to him not being around. He's never really been part of the mechanics of the group — he's always been separate and doing his own little thing."

On whether he thinks Weiland was threatened by Slash's shared history with Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum in GUNS N' ROSES:

Slash: "There was some underlying ****ing theme that was going on but I'd be lying if I said I could put my finger exactly on it. I definitely get the feeling there was some sort of resentment going on."

On whether there is any truth to the rumor that Weiland was called "J.A." — Junior Axl — by the band behind he back:

Slash: "No, I never called him that. There were a few similarities though. What became really irritating was that I had the same problem with Scott as I had when I toured with Axl. I just couldn't get the guy onstage on time. That I can't accept. I will not do it again. I will not be in a situation where a guy is making the audience wait half an hour or an hour or more. It's criminal. I don't know who someone thinks he is when tries to get away with that sort of thing."

On being "cursed" when it comes to working with singers:

Slash: "I know, it figures. At this point, three times charmed, right? We're looking forward to finding a new singer, though, and we're in a much stronger position to do that than when we started. Now at least people know what we're doing, they know we're a rock 'n' roll band and that we're sucessful enough that you're going to have to be on your game if you're going to hook up with us. I just want to find this guy so we can write some songs."

courtesy of blabbermouth.net

[Revalk]

To me, this is all just rather petty. Slash and the guys should have just been straight with him. Don't get me wrong, Scottt has been his share of petty too, but the whole think is just stupid and reminds me of teenage drama in highschool. Grow up, fellas.

[paquiquinho]

Wow how can a five year old be consiered a guitar god? gosh that was infantile...

[Lacebad]

maybe im some kinda wierdo or something but if someone in my band was bein a dick and i wanted them to get out i'd walk up to them and say "your a dick, get out" none of this childish nonsense

[scott316]

anyone evr notice Dave kushner never gets a mention in these articles, it's like he doesnt exist ! lol

[Lost_Rose]

This is not the full story only the press twisting the truth as per usual. Read the whole interview not just small chunks that are bias. Find out why they were giving him the cold shoulder and then judge. Hell I would have done the same as VR to SW, hell I think they were quite timid in their approach.

Shame on UG for posting this.... degrading artists like this. You have a member of The Sun working for you or somthing?

[SmashThings]

Having read the full article it's not a quite as bad as it seems. But yes they were being a bit childish.

[Ferrarone]

that was pretty childish!

it was just like that south park episode

[xxx_lionel_xxx]

UNIe wrote:

I have just lost a share of respect for Slash and his gang.

+ 100000

[xxx_lionel_xxx]

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