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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.

Scott Weiland Eyes Return to Velvet Revolver and New Stone Temple Pilots Album

Tree Riddle — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:27:00 +0000

Scott Weiland has been one of the most unpredictable frontmen in rock for the past two decades. In a new interview, he not only reveals that he hopes to release a new Stone Temple Pilots album, he also admits he would like to rejoin Velvet Revolver at some point down the road. It’s official, hell has frozen over.

Slash to Perform Intro for NFL Championship Game

Mary Ouellette — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:00:52 +0000

It’s a big weekend for the National Football League with the AFC and NFC Championship games set to take place to determine who will go to the Super Bowl, but if you’re not a fan of the sport, now there’s another good reason to tune in. Slash has announced that he will be part of [...]

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

Scott Weiland Announces Christmas Album Details. Cover Art And Track Listsing Reveled!

Mardi Gras — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 01:16:36 +0000

Scott Weiland is to release a Christmas album early next month. Called The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, it’s to be put out by Rhino with the following track listing: 1. The Christmas Song 2. I’ll Be Home For Christmas 3. White Christmas 4. Silent Night 5. It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The [...]

Corey Taylor To Hook Up With Duff McKagan To Form Supergroup!

Mardi Gras — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 02:52:47 +0000

Corey Taylor may not be getting his hands on the vacant frontman slot in Velvet Revolver but the Slipknot/Stone Sour singer could be set to hook up with one of the members of the supergroup to form a brand new splinter band. The singer is reported to have recorded a host of tracks with Velvet [...]

COREY TAYLOR Says He Is Writing New Music With DUFF MCKAGAN

Mardi Gras — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 04:29:20 +0000

First he said he wasn’t going to work with Velvet Revolver….now he is?? WTF, dude??? He added, “Me and Duff [McKagan, former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER bassist] will probably do some stuff later. Me and him, we really hit it off, and we’re really close, and we started writing songs together, [...]

Do you have a extra 9.5 million?

Scott Ronson — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 19:29:38 +0000

Slash is apparently looking to get rid of his Mulholland Estate home. GlobalGrind.com says the rocker and his wife Perla are selling their Los Angeles mansion. The eleven-thousand-foot home includes a guard gate and boasts seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and a large kitchen with two islands. The master bedroom is complete with wardrobes built into [...]

Rock News: 30 Seconds To Mars Blasting Off? Velvet Revolver Will Not Release The Corey Taylor CD and (Hopefully) The Last Of Gene And Shannon! [VIDEO]

Dubba G — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:00:58 +0000

Kind of a busy day today as far as rock news huh?? First up, 30 Seconds To Mars seem to have joined Disturbed in the “What do we do now” category. Jared Leto says once the current tour is done, he’s not sure about 30′s future. Read more from alternativeaddiction.com! In the Velvet Revolver camp, more [...]

Sorum Says Velvet Revolver Recorded Ten Tracks With Taylor

Scott Ronson — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:39:41 +0000

Matt Sorum says Velvet Revolver recorded enough music with Corey Taylor to release an album tomorrow if they chose. The drummer tells the website “Lokaos Rock Show” that the rockers recorded ten tracks with the Slipknot singer as part of his audition process. Matt calls Taylor a great guy and an “absolute sweetheart.” He adds [...]

Slash (Guns And Roses, Velvet Revolver … Yeah, THAT Slash) Rocks Disney!?!?

Dubba G — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 21:21:29 +0000

Slash is helping to bring Perry Platypus a few cool points! Slash is rocking the soundtrack to Disneys upcoming Phineas and Ferb movie! He even gets animated himself!! (Drawn that is … not “animated” as in his past) Read more at blabbermouth.net! Funny … on his web site, (slash.ultimate-guitar.com), he says he’s a Sponge Bob kinda [...]

Proof That Scott Weiland Is A Douche!

Mardi Gras — Tue, 17 May 2011 01:03:10 +0000

So Weiland says he joined Velvet Revolver simply “for the money”!! Hopefully that cash didn’t go for drugs!….oh wait…. The singer joined ex Guns n’Roses members Slash, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum alongside guitarist Dave Kushner in 2003, after he left Stone Temple Pilots. They recorded two albums together before the band kicked him [...]

Corey Taylor Will Not Be New Velvet Revolver Singer

Mardi Gras — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:54:12 +0000

Sad but very true! In a recent interview, Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash put an end to the rumors that Slipknot and Stone Sour singer Cory Taylor will replace Scott Weiland as the band’s next lead singer, but it was confirmed that Taylor tried out for the band’s vacant lead singer position, he just didn’t [...]

Velvet Revolver "Looking" at Corey Taylor

Johnnie Walker — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:17:05 +0000

Slash confirmed with The Charlotte Observer that the band is looking at Corey Taylor of Slipknot/Stone Sour to front Velvet Revolver. No decisions have been made since Slash is touring right now for his solo album, though. The Charlotte Observer: Where does VELVET REVOLVER stand on finding a new singer? Slash: There was truth to [...]

Velvet Revolver "Dating" A New Singer

Johnnie Walker — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 18:28:04 +0000

Matt Sorum of Velvet Revolver told The Pulse of Radio that the band has found someone they like to replace Scott Weiland, but it’s still too early to make any definite statements. “We got somebody that were really liking a lot,” he said. “We cant make the announcement yet because were dating, you know. We [...]

Myles Kennedy Wasn't Asked To Sing For Velvet Revolver

Johnnie Walker — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:22:20 +0000

Contrary to what a lot of people have been saying on the internet, Myles Kennedy from Alter Bridge has never been offered the singer slot in Velvet Revolver. “There was talk of that, but no, I was never officially given that offer. I think it was floated around, it was mentioned, and it would be [...]