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Slash Reveals Velvet Revolver Have 'Very Quietly Been Looking' for a New Singer

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:16:19 +0000

Rock supergroup Velvet Revolver has been struggling with lineup issues for quite some time now since parting with vocalist Scott Weiland. Conflicting stories on Weiland's place in the band have been prevalent for a year now, but Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash just made it public that the band is "very quietly" looking for a new singer.

Weezer, Lacuna Coil, Kings Of Leon, Velvet Revolver, Union Underground, Audioslave – Vote for Your Favorite Band to be Featured on 'The Sixer at Six'

Chaz — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:00:27 +0000

As you’re grabbing that sixer to kickstart your weekend, we’re serving up a sixer of our own. The Sixer at 6 features 6 songs in a row from the band of your choice every Friday afternoon at 6pm. Here’s how it works. Each week we’ll give you 6 bands to choose from. Pick your favorite [...]

Slash on Scott Weiland's Velvet Revolver Reunion Comments: 'We're Not Buying It'

Chad Childers — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 16:40:16 +0000

Scott Weiland may have reunited with Velvet Revolver for a show early last year, but the singer's comments about getting back together with the band are not exactly having the desired effect.

Scott Weiland: 'It's the Perfect Time for Velvet Revolver to Get Back Together'

Mary Ouellette — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:07:08 +0000

While the remaining members of Velvet Revolver have been rocking out with their latest solo efforts, former vocalist Scott Weiland seems hopeful about the revival of the band and his potential return as the frontman of the currently defunct supergroup. In fact, he even suggests they are set to start writing new material.

Velvet Revolver Drummer Matt Sorum Discusses Band Uncertainty

Chad Childers — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 18:00:16 +0000

Drummer Matt Sorum looks upon his tenure with Velvet Revolver as some of the best times of his career, but he definitely has some reservations about whether the band will continue. Speaking with ‘Source of the Sound With Wendy Campbell’ (audio below), Sorum initially referred to the band in past tense while using the term [...]

Slash on Scott Weiland + Velvet Revolver: 'He's a Great Guy When I'm Not in a Band With Him'

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 19 May 2012 17:46:45 +0000

Slash has further refuted Scott Weiland‘s claims that the singer is returning to the Velvet Revolver fold to record a new album and to embark on a tour. He essentially said that while he loves Weiland, he doesn’t want to be in a band with him ever again. That sounds pretty definitive!

Slash Denies That Scott Weiland Has Rejoined Velvet Revolver

Chad Childers — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:50:42 +0000

Well that was fast! The news from Scott Weiland that he was back with Velvet Revolver and planning to record and tour came as a shock to fans, but no one may have been more surprised than guitarist Slash, who offered a denial when quizzed about it by Minneapolis/St. Paul station 93X.

Velvet Revolver Perform Set With Scott Weiland at Charity Gig

Jeff Giles — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:57:50 +0000

Four years after their acrimonious split, the members of Velvet Revolver reunited with lead singer Scott Weiland for a brief live set last night (Jan. 12) — and now a message on the band’s website is causing some to question whether Weiland could be back in the fold on a more permanent basis.

Velvet Revolver Cite Good Cause as Reason for Reunion Gig With Scott Weiland

Mary Ouellette — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:38:35 +0000

We recently reported that Scott Weiland was going to rejoin Velvet Revolver, but only for a short lived one night stand. Now VR guitarist Dave Kushner has offered up more details on the reunion.

Velvet Revolver to Reunite With Scott Weiland for One-Off Gig

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:12:56 +0000

Scott Weiland is rejoining Velvet Revolver, but only for one night and one show!

According to Blabbermouth, the former VR lead singer will perform with his ex mates for a good cause – the ‘Love You Madly: A Concert for John O’Brien’ benefit show, which is set to take place Thursday, Jan. 12, at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, Calif. In addition, Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello will appear on the bill along with Sheryl Crow, Maroon 5′s Adam Levine and others.

Velvet Revolver Auditions Ours Lead Singer Jimmy Gnecco

Alanna Conaway — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:58:02 +0000

The long awaited return of Velvet Revolver may be approaching come 2012!

The band’s drummer, Matt Sorum (also affiliated with Guns N’ Roses and the Cult), recently opened up about the current state of the supergroup that also includes GNR’s Slash and Duff McKagan alongside Dave Kushner formerly of punk band Wasted Youth.

Slash Talks Solo Album, Velvet Revolver and Guns N' Roses' Potential Rock Hall Nod

Joe Robinson — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 23:19:59 +0000

Slash is eyeing an April release for his next solo album, which he recently began recording at Barefoot Recording in Hollywood, Calif., with singer Myles Kennedy and the rest of the band that backed him on tour to promote his 2010 eponymous solo debut album. Slash plans to rejoin his band in the studio i

Velvet Revolver Album with Corey Taylor of Slipknot Killed by Slash

Jeff Giles — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:42:54 +0000

They have an all-star lineup and a pair of top five albums to their credit, so what’s keeping Velvet Revolver from soldiering on without departed vocalist Scott Weiland?

According to drummer Matt Sorum, the band has tried — even going so far as to record an entire album’s worth of new material with Slipknot/Stone Sour singer Corey Taylor. But it hasn’t panned out — so far, anyway.

Is Corey Taylor In Velvet Revolver? [VIDEO]

Wes — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 19:28:30 +0000

Is Corey Taylor the new voice of Velvet Revolver? Here's the answer he gave Billboard:
"To be continued!" Taylor tells Billboard.com with a long, hearty laugh. Neither a confirmation nor a denial -- and he's not saying anything more than that, either.
Okay, let me put this out there-who gives a rats ass about Velvet Revolver. I'm sorry, I don't think that band has the "magic" it takes to be interesting. Read more and check out some videos after the break.