Velvet Revolver Say No To Reality Show, Plan To Announce Lead Vocalist

It's certainly no secret that Velvet Revolver, having recently parted ways with Scott Weiland as their lead singer, are currently looking for a new voice. After two albums together, Weiland decided to reunite with his original band Stone Temple Pilots and now Velvet Revolver, which consist of former Guns N Roses members Slash, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum, are in the process of trying to replace him. After leaving Guns N Roses and successfully starting Velvet Revolver together, the band has a 'Been There, Done That' attitude and they couldn't be more ready to start the process with finding a vocalist.

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We caught up with drummer Matt Sorum to get his thoughts on the band being excited for the next chapter together.

Matt Sorum Excited To Move Forward

"We're coming out with something in a couple of weeks and I think it's going to surprise everybody. It's exciting. We're moving forward. We're going to keep going and play Rock N Roll and get a new guy singing so, we did it before we'll do it again."

Sorum even admitted that Mark Burnett, Producer for many hit reality shows on T.V., approached the band about possibly doing a sequel to Rockstar, but Velvet Revolver didn't think it would hold true to their integrity. Sorum also talked about saying no to the reality show and where the band is in the process of finding a new singer.

Matt Sorum Gives An Update On Velvet Revolver Seach For Singer

"We're really seriously thinking about doing something online. Yeah, we got offered a couple of different television ideas you know. Mark Burnett called us and asked us to do that Rockstar thing and we basically said 'No!' to that. We didn't feel it was right for us. No disrespect to him but it just didn't feel right for what we want to do. As many years as we've tried to keep our integrity intact we felt that wasn't the right forum for us to do it so, we got some ideas and we should have that news in a couple weeks."

Both Matt Sorum and Scott Weiland have gone back and forth in the press about the bands breakup, even to the point where Weiland threatened to reveal secrets about Sorum to the press. Stone Temple Pilots have started their reunion tour with a show at Rock on the Range in Columbus, Ohio and current tour dates extend until October 24th at Voodoo Music Festival in New Orleans. Look for Velvet Revolver to get back into the studio in the near future, with a new vocalist and a new band name. Many rumors as to who the band has been rehearsing with have been circulating, but everything remains under wraps, at least for a little while longer.

Comments

[nehpets5555]

Look for Velvet Revolver to get back into the studio in the near future, with a new vocalist and a new band name

When did any member say that they where gonna change their name ?

[aaciseric]

Is there actually a video here? because all it keeps showing me is that annoying gum advert

[Perpetual Burn]

Don't change the name!

[Shaharz]

WTF Oo
Why the hell would they change the name Oo

Oh, and Rockstar would be a bad idea. Go velvet.

[waveningkan]

weiland was perfect for them.without weiland,i can only c VR getting boring.they've had bad encounters wit axl n weiland.mayb the prob is them n not axl or weiland.dats y Rockstar wud b perfect for them.get a nobody who wud only sing n sing alone.then again,all the best to them.they're not half bad than wat we're listenin in the radio these days.*sigh*

[gordonbombay]

*****ME EXCITED****

[wolf986]

Rockstar was awesome.. that cool "super group" Supernova was really... cool. o wait. hah my sarcasm button got pressed by accident, Im sorry.

[lurch_276]

im sorry but when matt sorum is interviewed he has the worst ****in grammer he sounds like a child

[Joesuph]

They should blatently go for Chris Cornell as a new singer would give em a new twist

[godberry]

why do they even bother interviewing matt. he does horrible at interviews. they should interview slash or duff.

[LedHead8345]

how about f**
king AXL ROSE

[freshtunes]

Chris Cornell would be perfect. Or they could just have duff sing.

[Jesse-Nikral76]

boo yaw. Chris Cornell.

and i wonder if shalsh or duff or matt were ever sexualy abused by an uncle of thiers growing up?

[copet]

New name? :/

[mzhang13]

I want Axl back.

[dgme92]

Get Chris Cornell or don't get a new singer at all. That guy is too awesome to pass up.

[Pumpkins4Life]

OMG OMG OMG OMG THEY SHOULD TOTALLY GET THIS GUY NAMED AXL ROSE TO SING WITH THEM I HEAR HE'S GOOD!!!!!

-false, i used to think it was Axl was a prick, but now I can't stand VR and apparently no other singers can either.

[Maddy!]

I think GnR will get back together...play some reunion tour then attempt to do chinese democracy again...and then it wont happen ...they'll all fall out..and then yeh back here again...

[bjovi400]

sice 90% of VR is GnR, i say, Axl and the band kiss and make up, and form 'the real GN'R'

personally, i say, **** Chinese Democracy.

[lzrdsixsix6]

really i think we all need to let the idea of a gnr reunion go....and no plz no chris cornell get a no-name for the band....making a band with some washedup singer just looks like a pathetic second shot....what happened with weiland was just pure look that they ended up being good and was mostly b/c of slash anyway

[lzrdsixsix6]

lzrdsixsix6 wrote:

really i think we all need to let the idea of a gnr reunion go....and no plz no chris cornell get a no-name for the band....making a band with some washedup singer just looks like a pathetic second shot....what happened with weiland was just pure look that they ended up being good and was mostly b/c of slash anyway

i meant pure luck*

*checked*

[killurbean]

"Weiland decided to reunite with his original band Stone Temple Pilots"....that's not how Slash told the story- they ignored the prick while on tour till he quit.

[kai29]

justin hawkins
!!!!!

[alex lifeson7]

i think they should change the name, simply because it would be awesome to come up with a new band name.

or they could change their name to: "Velvet Revolver minus one arrogant little prick"

[Seidenschnur]

I honestly thought both VR albums were boring. GNR and STP pulled off way better music than this put-together crap.

[beefofjesusbass]

i think we have all more important things to care about than who is gonna be the new singer of a band that isn't really that good

[axis56]

killurbean wrote:

"Weiland decided to reunite with his original band Stone Temple Pilots"....that's not how Slash told the story- they ignored the prick while on tour till he quit.

[axis56]

after he joined STP

[uberphreak]

I could see why they might want to change the name... but I still think it's a stupid move. I'm sure they would lose some fans in the shuffle, who would still be waiting for the next "VR" album to come out.

[glamdreams]

Eminem?

[glamdreams]

Nelly furtado?those guys should pick a nobody,as said earlier,whom they can fool around!

[vIsIbleNoIsE]

good for them. reality shows are stupid.

[cj10schmelzer]

this would would the best time to reunite with axl... thats never gonna happen though

[i_am_metalhead]

They should worry about finding a new vocalist... they should stop making shitty music, break up, and reunite with Axl.

[KB22]

and now Velvet Revolver, which consist of former Guns N Roses members Slash, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum, are in the process...

what about Dave?

[i_am_metalhead]

shouldn't**

[str84ever]

Yeah its funny, originally with GNR people were like Axl was an *******, now its Weiland is an *******. Maybe they aren't maybe its just the other members which are. They can't even keep a lead singer.

[GuilT]

Axl don't need these jokers, he's a one man show, this dude can sell out stadiums, VR is limited to playing clubs. Slash hasn't written a memorable lick since 1992, you guys just wait for Chinese Democracy, that shit may not be hard as the old Guns material, but it will speak volumes of the dedication Axl put into this album. VR should change their name, because they're boring, they need a fresh new start with a new name, ditch Dave, and get Izzy to sing for them.

[BabeWithGuitar]

new name? what about Guns N´ Roses with Axl back?
I know, I´m naive...
But I´m really curious about the new singer, because Weiland was pretty good (in my opinion)- I hope they will find someone... comparable.

[SelfishJean]

*sigh* I have to say I miss Axl. His voice just kind of worked with their music. Velvet Revolver never really had that kind of power for me. But either way those guys kick booty, and I'm super excited they're not ending it yet.

[ulisses]

Chama o AXL pra canta
kkkkk

[Kiffa]

Wait a sec....

Matts "New found love for Axl Rose"

Velvet Revolver "Changing the name"




= Guns n' Roses


But in all seriousness, Matt is cool as ****, lay off him. I can't wait to see who's replaced that tool Scott Weiland.

[motokid9]

Chris Cornell would sound horrible with them. I think they should get Izzy to sing for them. Then the sound would rock again.

[rocketfing]

Dude, you know who needs a band????? Chris Cornell!!!! That would be sweet in my book

[rocketfing]

Oh someone else did mention Chris Cornell. My bad!

[Gh.]

They should take Fred Durst.

[Hemani Co]

Get Izzy back is all I'd say. Although I'm a fan of VR, their chemisty together isn't all that convincing at times.

[masterohumans]

go instrumental! *grabs flame shield*

[LedFloyd77]

they should get david gilmour... then he can show em how to make some music

[Starchild_ex4]

kai29 wrote:

justin hawkins
!!!!!

F Justin Hawkins...Gary Cherone all the way.

[SlashWannabe1]

Seidenschnur wrote:

I honestly thought both VR albums were boring. GNR and STP pulled off way better music than this put-together crap.

Slither alone was better than anything STP did. Your fooling yourself if you think the Deleo brothers were more creative than Slash Matt and Duff.

Some STP music is good but in 2005 at a Velvet Revolver concert in St Paul Mn, when Hoobastank asked how many GNR and STP fans were in the crowd GNR got the hands down louder response.

[riley714]

Starchild_ex4 wrote:

kai29 wrote:

justin hawkins
!!!!!

F Justin Hawkins...Gary Cherone all the way.

yeah except look that the crap Cherone did with van halen 3.
that album is frickin horrible.

[syd07]

Dr. Rockso

[Felty666]

Eh, they were never that great. Guns N Roses should just get back together. VR has done enough in a 2-album span.

[Felty666]

rocketfing wrote:

Dude, you know who needs a band????? Chris Cornell!!!! That would be sweet in my book

A member of an ex-supergroup (Audioslave) joining ANOTHER supergroup makes no sense.

[blackoctober119]

dgme92 wrote:

Get Chris Cornell or don't get a new singer at all. That guy is too awesome to pass up.

man, me and my friend were saying the exact same thing like last week! I think they should definitely get Chris Cornell.

[aeon20k]

i would say corey taylor, i love his singing voice

but hes gone back with slipknot so il leave that be

chris cornell would be interesting tho

cant wait to see what happens here

[aeon20k]

Gh. wrote:

They should take Fred Durst.

id loose all respect for vr FUCK FRED DURST

[AmplifySilence]

Dont change the name!

[kill 'em pretty]

kai29 wrote:

justin hawkins
!!!!!

F*ck yes.

[AmplifySilence]

Oh. And Cornell in VR would be great.

[Power123]

Cher anyone?...

[jimmyhotpants]

You know what'd be awesome?
LEMMY

[Black Revolver]

dunno if someone said this but i cant be bothered to read through. but i guess they're changing their name because scott weiland came up with velvet revolver

[benjibreeg]

even though they suck, velvet revolver is a cool name

[gnr2150]

i love how no bullshit this band is, after so many years in the buissiness they still stay true to their beliefs on not selling out. I love it.

I'm sure i'll be cool with any singer they choose as long as it's not like bret michaels or soemone to that extent.

[celldweller454]

LedHead8345 wrote:

how about f**
king AXL ROSE

he's to busy making a new album being the only remaining origional member of GNR

[leniwm1]

Check this out. GNR gets back together, release new album and so on...but Axl NEVEr releases Chinese Democracy. Think about how cool that would work in favor on Axle and the gang. And album everyone wondered about, 10+ yrs in making, $$$$ put into in and it is never release. It would make it almost untouchable, legendary status type thing. would leave such a unique legacy. Think about if Metallica made a record in '88 or '89 and they never released. Then like in 20 yrs, it comes out, how cool would that be. Dam im good!

[pughy_1046]

I reckon Chris Cornell would be great in VR.
Oh, Axl Rose was a twat back in the time of G n' R, but he just went completely of the radar when they broke up. But Him or Chris Cornell would be great in VR i think. That made no sense but i know what i'm trying to say

[Hamham272]

I've been say Chris Cornell since they broke up. Him singing Fall to Pieces = ORGASM!!!

[Shimekiri]

I'm still hoping for Sebastian Bach even though he officially said no, it would be amazing man! The new Sweet Child 'O Mine / 18 and life!

[motorbreath_445]

dgme92 :
Get Chris Cornell or don't get a new singer at all. That guy is too awesome to pass up.

be that as it may, would it not be anymore if mike patton got the job. i know he prolly wont want it, but o man would it be good to hear HIM singing some old faith no more songs. that might just make me cream my pants, lmao.

[cj878]

Chris Cornell is too good for Revolver.

[MTVget0FFtheAIR]

i'm glad it's not Bach. Stradlin' would be nice.

[Shread_6009]

reality shows are always total bullshit, they all just rip off each other (ex1:wife swap/trading spouses, ex2 Supper Nanny/Nanny 911, ex 3:EX 4 cops/americas most wanted, ex 5:american idol/the gong show/rockstar supernova/americas got talent/endless amount of ripoffs of a low-key show in the 60's) so im really glad they turned down this offer. im not as big a fan as VR when compared to GNR, but at least they got self-respect.

[Rocker_94]

Chris Cornell would be great, but I'm not sure it'll happen. He does have the perfect voice for VR songs though.

[Shread_6009]

i think that Chris cornell joins VR, whil SIMULTANEOUSLY rejoing Audioslave and doing a Soundgarden tour. all at the same time. i dont care how totally impossible this is on so many levels, i would still find that awesome

[leniwm1]

i herd Cornell is gonna rock it solo from now on

[joblow]

Sebastian Back would never work, he's always seemed like a wana B. Every1 in VR are true bad asses.

[guitar_hero543]

imaginary money says gn'r is coming back..in which case i will be somewhat PUMPED!!!

[Kevin97220]

Get Mike Patton

[maggot4life]

VR suck (my opinion)
the only thing that made that band good was slash...not because of what he did in the band..but because of what he did earlier in Guns n Roses. VR was pure bullshit.
Now STP...is something amazing...hope they release a new album...Scott fits in MUCH better with STP then VR.

[therealtater]

We're coming out with something in a couple of weeks and I think it's going to surprise everybody

When I read this I thought "Dammit don't bring Axl back please." am I the only one that thought that?

[guitar_hero543]

STP is only famous because of VR, mainly cause they arent a good band

[Tonnyiommisg24]

i say thay get axl and call it guns n roses

[ahriman_dk]

well axl lost the best musicians in the world because he is was and still is a douche. the group will not reunite. and axl better have some good shit on there chinese democracy.

[Narkumi]

It would be hilarious if Axl had a twin brother that joins Velvet Revolver xD

[njustice4all]

they probably will get a new singer, but before they do, one of the VV members is gonna check into rehab and **** everything up for the band's future

[njustice4all]

"VR"

[njustice4all]

"VR"

[Cafas]

Never in a million years would Cornell join Velvet Revolver. He left one band to work on a solo album (other reasons of course, but that's a big one), and he's working on one now. He's not going to join another band, especially one that probably has egos flying all over the place.

[mister bass guy]

dgme92 wrote:

Get Chris Cornell or don't get a new singer at all. That guy is too awesome to pass up.

chris cornell should NOT be with ****ing velvet revolver. he is WAAAY too good for them.

[DZCunuck]

Its probably not gonna happen but i think it would be wicked if they got Jeff Martins (Tea Party) to sing for them. Hes amongst my favorite vocalists of the 90's

[enginehead]

leniwm1 wrote:

Check this out. GNR gets back together, release new album and so on...but Axl NEVEr releases Chinese Democracy. Think about how cool that would work in favor on Axle and the gang. And album everyone wondered about, 10+ yrs in making, $$$$ put into in and it is never release. It would make it almost untouchable, legendary status type thing. would leave such a unique legacy. Think about if Metallica made a record in '88 or '89 and they never released. Then like in 20 yrs, it comes out, how cool would that be. Dam im good!

I see what ur sayin, but what if i got ran over tomorrow or sumthin, i never got the chance to hear chinese democracy, that wud suk. lol, hope i dodn't jinx anythin

Im excited both about what chinese democracy will be like and when velvet revolver make there comeback

[DZCunuck]

Chris Cornell? Are you kidding me? The band would not last a week. Cornell's ego is on par with Axl's if not bigger.

[Aplanken]

Chris Cornell would seriously RUIN velvet, he's NOT the guy for them. Great vocalist, but not for the music velvet plays. Maybe Toby Jepson(like I say all the time when it comes 'bout velvet)?

[paul1991]

I think that Velvet Revolver kinda sucked
they should get Axl Rose back
and change the name back to Guns n roses
o and don't forget about Izzy cuz he's cool

[pootoob]

you know who doesn't have a band right now? Serj Tankian!
Get him to sing, cos VR is already a joke.

[Aftertime]

this'll be awesome, i never liked Weiland..

TV producers should kick their own asses for trying to ruin a band like velvet >

[qotsa1998]

Im thinking that since they said no to a reality show, that Duff may in fact become the vocalist. To me, its more realistic than having Axl return, or getting Chris Cornell, or some other famous singer. And if they did get some1 famous, it would have to be some1 with no band or a solo career, as VR wouldnt be a side project band.

[Mobes52]

Change the band name to Chinese democracy

[GIBSONroks6167]

its kinda sad to see scott go, because he WAS really good for these guys... eh, u love him or u hate him...but seriously Axl will never, EVER put out Chinese Democracy they should just put aside old differences, get together a reunion tour, and rock the whole f***ing world!

[JRB Dog!!]

axl rose was never a good vocalist b/c he sang out of his nose the whole time, so why are ppl still sayin they should get axl rose back together with slash?

[Galvatron]

All the hate always on Axl's shoulders. If you were the non junkie in a band full of junkies you might be "an *******" sometimes as well.

[Page/Rhoads]

Don't change the name.

[Power123]

you know who doesn't have a band right now? Serj Tankian!
Get him to sing, cos VR is already a joke.

haha i was thinking that would be f*****g weird combo though.....although tbh i loved VR with scott when i saw them live they were amazing!

[Hart_Attack]

eh whatever scotts a punk anyways, he went into rehab only to try harder stuff, he ain't into music he's a god damn tool. look at the rest of the band members atleast they still with their music and not go to the past. cuz guess what? the past is dead! look for the future and VR or whatever the hell their name is goin' to be will be it. the closest thing to REAL rock n roll as anything will in this day an age.

[KingCheesehead]

Mobes52 wrote:

Change the band name to Chinese democracy

Then they would look for a singer for fifteen years.

[verona_bassist]

not chris cornell...what about a new guy??

[BFGRocker]

Ok...weiland was ok on the Contraband album but I really didn't like Libertard that much..as far as changing the neame i like Velvet Revolver but if they kept it weiland would probally press charges because he thought of half the name. As far as getting Axl back with the gang Slash said that him and Izzy (or mabye sorum) would reunite if axl cut the bull shit and the drama of the previous Guns which we all know Axl's ego would prevent that but this is all my opinion.

[BFGRocker]

name*

[BFGRocker]

How about Ian Astbury from The Cult

[shut_up_n00b]

That's dumb. I just lost all respect I have for Velvet. The said no because it went against their integrity? I'm so sure that telling eachother off in front of the press and ignoring Scott Weilend for a whole leg of a tour is something they stand for.

[Moose1309]

Chris Cornell....

[kopie85]

KB22 wrote:

and now Velvet Revolver, which consist of former Guns N Roses members Slash, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum, are in the process...


what about Dave?

Dave wasnt in GNR

[kopie85]

Ill sing.....They need a singer that was from the 80s since the members who are left are 80s stars. I dont know. I liked VR but the mesh of 80s metal and 90s grunge sounded weird...different

[delizio37]

hanna montana would be a good fit

[travisholland]

KingCheesehead wrote:

Mobes52 wrote:

Change the band name to Chinese democracy

Then they would look for a singer for fifteen years.

hahahahahah

[SlashFan810]

^^ haha.

I liked Scott with VR, a lot actually, but they obviousley have to move foward. Chris cornell is too simplistic in his vocal style I think. He works awesome with the bands he's worked with, but VR is too much of a loose/fluid melodic band for his raspy voice which sounds better over more stiff music.

[SlashWannabe1]

maggot4life wrote:

Now STP...is something amazing...hope they release a new album...Scott fits in MUCH better with STP then VR.

Fuck STP,

VR's Contraband sold more than STP's last 2 Albums combined.

[mad_mak-dog]

I read somewhere that Scott Stapp was joining the band

[mad_mak-dog]

I said I read somewhere that Scott Stapp was joining

[NightEmbers]

they should find someone outside of the huge music scene, like a working class dude, like ahhh, ME!

and then I'll leave them a pursue my old band with success to my name

=] HA!

[HighPotency]

waveningkan wrote:

weiland was perfect for them.without weiland,i can only c VR getting boring.they've had bad encounters wit axl n weiland.mayb the prob is them n not axl or weiland.dats y Rockstar wud b perfect for them.get a nobody who wud only sing n sing alone.then again,all the best to them.they're not half bad than wat we're listenin in the radio these days.*sigh*

Weiland only gave them like 3 decent songs in the 2 albums they made imo. I also heard he sang kinda crappy live like he didn't care, so i think VR definitely has the potential to improve with a new vocalist.

[trashbeast]

lets just wait and see what they do.

and then.. before judging listen to it.

[slash_rocks2005]

umm Izzy Stradlin for the win. ever hear '14 years'? that song is one of the most underrated GNR songs and it was so great. not to mention Izzy had a voice that already sounded like it would do great in a mainstream world, which isn't the important part, but an added bonus if you will.

ah hell, why not just make my head explode and reunite the original band(minus alder...)

THAT would make my decade for sure.

anyone remember watching the MTV music awards back in 01' (i think) when GNR were the unexpected guest and opened w/ welcome to the jungle? you got chills just hearing the name being announced b/c that's how much people were excited (granted the performance was only mediocre, it was still Axl's usual engergetic self). now imagine the REAL GNR reforming...they would be the biggest band today. they are still really high up there but more mainstream bands get the news....original GNR would make people shit their pants while driving and hearing the announcement on the radio.

i'm game.

[wheelz]

can it be any more obvious as to who they should get?

David Cook, this years American Idol!!

LMFAO!!!
.
Mike Patton would be a great fit but I'm betting it will be AXL and I hope i am right. They came real close to getting back together in 2004. Also, I have heard most all of Chinese Democracy, it took a couple listens to get used to but it has some really great material on it.

I'm praying they get back together!

[jthm_guitarist]

Woo hoo for integrity!

Just say NO to 'reality' TV!

[Shun1010]

mzhang13 wrote:

I want Axl back.

YES!

[Weiss_xc]

For everybody who is talking about chris cornell, what about Soundgarden reuniting? I'd rather have that than VR.

[damagon]

Chris Cornell would be an interesting choice. I'd definitely love to hear the type of songs they'd come up with him.

Just NO AXL ROSE PLEASE! He is nowhere close to what he used to be. He can't sing for shit anymore. Not to mention he is still a fag.

Even David Cook would be a better choice than Axl Rose.

[pootoob]

if Axl was going to get back with The original Guns, do you really think they would be all hush hush about it?
if they were, they'd be dropping huge hints, which they aren't.
Also Axl would be all up in arms and telling everything that would listen, and the current GnR members would be like '**** Axl, he ditched us.'

[FooCards]

i saw some assclown on here awhile ago on a similar topic to this one suggest having layne staley to replace weiland. what a dumbass. in other words, i have a feeling all you cornell fans are gonna be upset when it's not him. kinda like when nirvana had some "special guest" at their unplugged show, people guessed soundgarden, pearl jam, etc. and instead it turned out to be the meat puppets lol. ****in love cobain

[Ali-b912]

motokid9 wrote:

Chris Cornell would sound horrible with them. I think they should get Izzy to sing for them. Then the sound would rock again.

I concur, Izzy kicks ass. and then they can have a 3 guitar lineup too

[S.D.M.F.]

I think it's good, i honestly found Weiland to be a boring singer. Not a fan of Velvet Revolver maybe a change of vocals will change my mind.

My opinion.

[zarreph]

Ali-b912 wrote:

[quote]motokid9 wrote:

Chris Cornell would sound horrible with them. I think they should get Izzy to sing for them. Then the sound would rock again.

I concur, Izzy kicks ass. and then they can have a 3 guitar lineup too [/quote]

Izzy would be a good fit, I guess.

But hasn't anyone mentioned Eric Dover yet? His work with Slash's Snakepit (It's Five O'Clock Somewhere) was amazing. Great vocalist, great album. I want to see that happen.

[zarreph]

Ali-b912 wrote:

motokid9 wrote:

"Chris Cornell would sound horrible with them. I think they should get Izzy to sing for them. Then the sound would rock again."

I concur, Izzy kicks ass. and then they can have a 3 guitar lineup too

Izzy would be a good fit, I guess.

But hasn't anyone mentioned Eric Dover yet? His work with Slash's Snakepit (It's Five O'Clock Somewhere) was amazing. Great vocalist, great album. I want to see that happen.

[nhl5150]

Chis Cornell would complete the supergroup. He's a ****in rockstar just like Sorum, Mckaegan, Kushner and Slash

[XtractionProces]

King Diamond.

Why the **** would Cornell join? Why would you WANT him to join? Same with Axl, really...

[musicfreak003]

LedHead8345 wrote:

how about f**
king AXL ROSE

you wanna fvck axl rose?

[raj_j_i]

I think Duff would be a logical choice since it seems like the band can't get along with anyone else except themselves.

And IMO, Chris would probably be the same kind of prick that Scott and Axl were/are.

[food&liquor]

Felty666 wrote:

A member of an ex-supergroup (Audioslave) joining ANOTHER supergroup makes no sense.

Oi prick.

He wasn't just in a "supergroup", he is also a solo artist and was in Soundgarden (remember them?? no??) before Audioslave.

How does an awesome singer without a band joining an amazing band without a singer NOT make sense bro?

Seriously.

[Aplanken]

read somewhere that Scott Stapp was joining the band

that qould suck even more! The guy is lame, great voice, but no entertainer like Weiland

[fts666]

aeon20k wrote:

Gh. wrote:

They should take Fred Durst.

id loose all respect for vr FUCK FRED DURST

lol i think someone was only beeing funny there :P

[gregshow]

maybe they're hiring axl rose ;

[guyisasexybeast]

kai29 wrote:

justin hawkins
!!!!!

That would make my day!!!

As much as I love Justin though, I can't see his vocals suiting a song like 'Slither' or 'Let It Roll'

[deadlyMETAL]

New band name? Wha?

New singer? Who?

[sowhat360]

SelfishJean wrote:

*sigh* I have to say I miss Axl. His voice just kind of worked with their music. Velvet Revolver never really had that kind of power for me. But either way those guys kick booty, and I'm super excited they're not ending it yet.

yeah axl's voice is much stronger than weilands, the dude can wail....plus GNR can bust out the 7+ minute songs and it didn't appear that VR could do that....also, axl playing the piano was good aspect as well

[Robb89]

Axl would probably be perfect for VR when it comes to vocals but when it comes to his personality then he's a complete dick!

[Joesuph]

wow cant believe i sparked so much debate about the whole chris cornell thing

[belkobass]

i think all together weiland is an all around better frontman that axl but yeah he can wail. weiland live is just a ball of energy and hits all the notes on the cd as well. although i never saw gnr live, weiland with VR and STP is amazing live.

[actaderock]

i can see axl rose in velvet revolver!

[Jamton!?]

Axl + VR = Guns and Dave Kushner?
and no! weiland is not better than Axl!...i ment original Axl not the braided one

[Nonesta13]

Jamton!? wrote:

Axl + VR = Guns and Dave Kushner?
and no! weiland is not better than Axl!...i ment original Axl not the braided one

true the original axl is better the braided one has a weird voice
n also gnr isnt the same without slash and the others

[AlexTheScot]

Why is everyone slagging off Scott now that he's out of the band. I didn't hear any of you guys while VR was still touring and the records were going well.

Go home, haters.

[GIBSONroks6167]

Scott was amazing when STP first started, and Axl was even better when Guns started. but now, Axl's voices totally sucks, and scott can still pull off some cool stuff, so who's the winner here? besides, VR was amazing! anyone who say's otherwise obviously hasn't been to one of their shows

[rock.meet Slash]

KB22 wrote:

and now Velvet Revolver, which consist of former Guns N Roses members Slash, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum, are in the process...


what about Dave?

he isnt a former Guns N' Roses member

[Strausser33]

i thot velvet revolver was very good slash is amazing as always....and izzy's rhythm has always been sweet it was a shame they broke up....they werent a bad band in my book

as for Chris Cornell: it would never work bc chris works with a way slower tempo then GnR or VR ever used.....he was good with Audioslave.....great with soundgarden.....now hes washed up...lol
i think slash and axl are prolly talking together about a reunion with tour dates, etc but like Rage Against the Machine a new CD is def would be out of the question if touring happens with GnR

take some notes all those bands ive mentioned now dats good music!!!!!

[scenekid905]

Strausser Wtf!?
VR Havent Broke up,
Chris cornell is doins a solo tour at the monent so he isnt washed up...
And Axl And Slash havent spoken in ages ,Like blink 182 < Its just not going to happen.
Also i think axl is a prick anywa.