Velvet Revolver
Formed: 2002
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United States
Last Known Status: Active
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Below is our complete Velvet Revolver news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Phil Conalane Comments on Velvet Revolver Rumors
Vocalist Phil Conalane of Million $ Reload has issued a statement to Classic Rock Magazine about the recent rumors that he will become the new Velvet Revolver Singer. Interestingly, he neither confirms nor denies the rumor.
He commented: “I’m guessing you were pretty surprised when your ‘source’ informed you that I was to be the new Velvet Revolver singer. So was I! This rumor was certainly NOT started by me nor anyone within the Million $ Reload camp.
“I don’t regard your original story as nonsense. Since Duff [McKagan] remarked to an Irish newspaper that he had been keeping an eye on an Irish singer, but that he wasn’t too keen on disturbing the band he was in, the story has been going around – Ireland’s a small island, so not too many rock singers!
“Most of the stuff that has been written about us is true. Kerri Kelly [Slash’s Snakepit] is a buddy, we’ve played with Steven Adler and Gilby Clarke, and most of the other stuff that’s been said.
“But it is sad to hear that some people regard this story as a cynical publicity stunt by Million $ Reload. After all it is quite unsettling for the rest of the band to hear your singer could be leaving, with tours in Europe and the US planned for 2009.
Read the full article at Classic Rock Magazine.
Has Velvet Revolver Found Their New Singer?
Reports has reached Classic Rock that Velvet Revolver are hoping to audition singer Phil Conalane from the band Million Dollar Reload. The singer was apparantly recomended to the band by former Guns N Roses drummer Steven Adler aswell as the band Stone Gods, who also tried to recruit Conalane.
The source claims: "Though a surprising choice, Phil is experienced but relatively unknown on the international stage, which would fit Velvet Revolver’s bill of fresh blood as they try to rebuild their career following the disappointing sales of their last album, Libertad, and the GN’R return that has left them reeling. Phil is also well known as a good songwriter, something that scuppered Velvet Revolver’s plans when previously they tried to bring in the less-than-prolific Josh Todd of BUCKCHERRY."
Velvet Revolver Asked To Leave RCA Records
Reports are beginning to surface that Velvet Revolver, the supergroup which featured former Guns N Roses members Slash, Duff McKagen and Matt Sorum aswell as Stone Temple Pilots vocalist Scott Weiland, asked for their release from RCA Records. This way, they felt they would be under less pressure to find a new vocalist who could suitably replace Weiland.
Carl Stubner, the band's manager, says: "We're incredibly grateful to RCA and Ashley Newton for their passion and hard work and for the success they achieved with Velvet Revolver through the band's first two records. The band is thankful that RCA understood the task at hand and has allowed the band to continue on their own."
Stubner added: "This band is comprised of some of the greatest rock musicians of the past three decades. They have built a brand with a solid foundation on a global level. And their sole focus has been, and continues to be, finding the singer/songwriter who will stand alongside them."
Slash Solo Album To Feature Ozzy Osbourne
Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne has been confirmed to appear on the legendary guitarist, Slash's first solo album. Another vocalist confirmed, is none other than Black Eyed Peas frontwoman Fergie. This was confirmed by Slash's wife Perla Hudon in a video interview which you can check out below. More...
Slash Confirms Velvet Revolver Record Label Split
Velvet Revolver/ex-Guns N Roses guitarist Slash has confirmed to his official fan site, SnakePit.org that Velvet Revolver has indeed parted ways with record label RCA. However, he states the split was not as negative as it sounds and explains that the band owed RCA money for a third album which at this time they are unable to produce (no singer). The band and RCA parted amicably. When they are recording the new album, it most likely will be for a new label.
Velvet Revolver Dropped From RCA/Sony BMG Records
BLABBERMOUTH.NET has received word from a reliable source that RCA Records (a Sony BMG label) has dropped VELVET REVOLVER, the band featuring former GUNS N' ROSES members Slash, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum.
VELVET REVOLVER released two full-length albums through RCA/Sony BMG — 2004's "Contraband," which has sold 1.98 million copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan; and its follow-up, "Libertad," which has shifted 301,000 units in the U.S. since its July 2007 release.
VELVET REVOLVER has been looking for a new frontman since dismissing Scott Weiland back in April. Rumored candidates have included ex-SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach, former MTV VJ Steve Isaacs (THE PANIC CHANNEL) and ex-SPACEHOG vocalist Royston Langdon, who apparently had several successful rehearsal sessions with the band. More...
Led Zeppelin Among Winners At Classic Rock Awards
Led Zeppelin, Whitesnake, Paul Stanley, Ozzy Osbourne and Foo Fighters amongst others were all honoured at the Classic Rock awards last night. Led Zeppelin were presented the award of "Event Of The Year" for their reunion concert at London's 02 Arena which attracted over a million people applying for tickets.
Ozzy Osbourne also received braging rights as he was crowned with the Living Legend Award by ex- Guns N Roses/Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash.
AC/DC picked up the award for DVD Of The Year with their latest home video release "Plug Me In"
Whitesnake were able to pick the award for Best Album with their latest album, "Good To Be Bad" and KISS frontman Paul Stanley was presented Showman Of The Year award.
A short video about Ozzy Osbourne receiving the Living Legend award can be viewed below. More...
Read the full article at GigWise.
Morello And Slash To Guest On Cypress Hill Album
Billboard.com reports: With his first solo album just out, rapper Sen Dog is looking forward to new projects with his group concerns.
The MC, who released “Diary of a Mad Dog” this week and plans to do some touring soon to promote the album, tells Billboard.com that CYPRESS HILL is “in the process” of making a new album, which will be the follow-up to 2004’s “Till Death Do Us Part.” “We’ve got 30 songs done,” says Sen Dog, who describes the album as “definitely hard-core hip-hop. I wouldn’t say it’s overly hardcore, but it’s definitely a hip-hop album.”
The set will include writing and production collaborations with RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello on a track called “Rise Up” and with LINKIN PARK’s Mike Shinoda on another song. GUNS N’ ROSES/VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash, meanwhile, plays on a tune called “Front Line.” But Sen Dog (real name Serien Reyes) says the final guest list will be relatively small. More...
Slash Reveals Solo Album Details
Velvet Revolver and former Guns N Roses guitarist Slash has revealed that he has demoed 14 songs for his forthcoming solo album.
He told NME Radio that he has recruited a slew of singers to appear on the album, but would not reveal who he has enlisted yet.
He added that he wasn't sure whether the album would be released before the next Velvet Revolver album. The band are currently in the process of recruiting a new singer, following the departure of Scott Weiland earlier this year.
"I've been carrying a tape recorder with me on the Velvet Revolver tour and putting down ideas," Slash explained. "When I got back from the UK at the beginning of the summer listened to what was cool on them, then elaborated and came up with new stuff."
The guitarist is set to release a series of new guitars, the Gibson and Epiphone Les Paul Goldtop range, on October 7.
Slash Talks About "Reckless Road: Guns N Roses..."
ARTISTdirect caught up with legendary Guns N' Roses/Velvet Revolver axeman Slash for an in-depth interview session regarding the release of "Reckless Road: Guns N' Roses and the Making of Appetite for Destruction." Find out first-hand from Slash how the new release promises to bring fans closer to his music, his guitar vision for the kiddies, and more.
Here's an excerpt of the interview:
Interviewer: As a musician, you've always had that '70s maverick aesthetic. There was a sense in the '70s that anything was possible artistically, and that boundless mentality is inherent in your playing. Do you think that this clinic will promote that vibe?
Slash: "Maverick aesthetic," that's heavy! Anyway, that's the thing. There's really not that much to talk about when it comes to that. I'm playing a hell of a lot these days. Even when I really pay attention to what I'm doing, there is no real rhyme or reason to why and how I do it. It's just what I go for and what I try to accomplish from what I'm hearing in my head or whatever. I don't have a systematic approach or a methodical, conceptual idea as to how it should be done, so it's sort of ambiguous [Laughs].
Read the full article at ArtistDirect.com.
Scott Weiland To Release New Album In November
Stone Temple Pilots/ex-Velvet Revolver frontman Scott Weiland has revealed that his new solo album, entitled "Happy" will be released on November 18th via his own record label, Softdrive Records. The album boasts appearances from No Doubt members Tony Kanal, Adrian Young and Tom Dumont and was co-produced by Doug Grean and Weiland himself.
Velvet Revolver Drummer Checks In
Velvet Revolver drummer Matt Sorum has posted the following update online:
"Hey All,
Well, haven't posted in awhile, as you can see busy as usual Been working on various projects, SorumNoce party went down cool DARLING STILETTOS performed. Then did Rocknight at Le Duex with Stilettos again and killed it. Joined by my friend Jason Bonham in the audience. I get the inside scoop about Zep stuff from him. But sorry can't say here, I promised you know. Also back in the studio next week for more VR demo tracking. Starting to get songs together for when that singer comes along. Big audition next week for singer front person for Stilettos. Have a track in the can and ready to go with that. So that should be fun. Have over a hundred girls that signed up just today. My brother Dave is getting married this weekend in Pennslyvania, so off to the east coast.
"Rock on friends,
Matt"
He has also posted a new episode of his video newsletter which features rock legend Sammy Hagar. You can check it out below. More...
Duff McKagan’s Loaded Signs Deal w/ Century Media
Velvet Revolver's Duff McKagan (ex-Guns N Roses) is set to return with Duff McKagan's Loaded. The hard hitting Seattle four-piece, fronted by the legendary Duff McKagan as vocalist and guitarist, is set to tour the UK for the first time and release a limited edition EP through Century Media Records.
Following their debut album "Dark Days", released in 2001, the forthcoming five track "Wasted Heart EP" shows a band at the height of their powers. The EP showcases driving and melodic punk infused rock overlaid with McKagan's vocals.
On the band's deal with Century Media Duff McKagan says the following: "We are truly looking forward to this partnership with Century Media. I am encouraged that they indeed understand the spirit and integrity of Duff McKagan's Loaded. This first EP, Wasted Heart, should shed some light on who we are, what we do, and how the fuck we do it!"
The "Wasted Heart EP" will be available for sale at the band dates (below) – effectively pre release. The band is currently putting the final touches on a full length studio album, set for release in early 2009. Both the album and EP were produced by Martin Feveyear (Presidents of the USA, Kings of Leon).
With Duff McKagan on Vocals and Guitar, the band is completed by Jeff Rouse on Bass, Mike Squires on Guitar and Geoff Reading on Drums. Duff McKagan's Loaded will be playing European dates. Full tour dates are as follows: More...
Lenny Kravitz Denies Velvet Revolver Rumours
Lenny Kravitz has denied the rumours that he is set to become the new singer for rock supergroup Velvet Revolver, stating: “I know and love the Velvet Revolver guys but there is no truth to the story about me joining their band.”
Kravitz has apparantly not had any contact with Velvet Revolver as of late as he has been busy touring Europe.
Lenny Kravitz is the latest addition to the Velvet Revolver rumour list, joining ex-Skid Row vocalist Sebastian Bach and Spacehog singer Royston Langdon.
Lenny Kravitz To Join Velvet Revolver?
Rumours are beginning to run rampant that rock sensation Lenny Kravitz will be named as the new singer for rock supergroup Velvet Revolver, after he was spotted in the studio with the band.
A source has said: "The band wanted a big name who could easily hold his own and reckon Lenny is just the man for the job."
The band have been looking for a new singer since they released their former frontman Scott Weiland in April.
Velvet Revolver Still Seeking New Frontman
Billboard.com reports: Contrary to reports suggesting former Spacehog frontman Royston Langdon is in line to become the new singer of Velvet Revolver, the band is still making up its mind about who will replace Scott Weiland.
Bassist Duff McKagan tells Billboard.com that although Velvet Revolver did play with Langdon and that "he's f*cking awesome, at this point I'd have to say no" on him becoming the new singer.
"We just have to make sure it's the right guy," he says, adding that Weiland's angry departure from the band this spring has brought him closer to group members Slash, Matt Sorum and Dave Kushner. "Karmically, we deserve the right guy. It's a tough thing, man. We make a pretty big noise."
Read the full article at Billboard.com.
Sebastian Bach Nixes Velvet Revolver Rumors
Billboard.com reports: Sebastian Bach has plenty of musical activity on his plate -- but joining Velvet Revolver is not part of the mix.
The former Skid Row singer, who was among the early names rumored to be taking Scott Weiland's place, told Billboard.com that his close friendship with Guns N' Roses singer Axl Rose -- who sang on three tracks on Bach's 2007 solo album, "Angel Down" -- and a focus on his own music would making joining Velvet Revolver "awkward" at best.
But he did confirm that Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash did contact him "out of the blue ... to talk to me about working together, but it was not Velvet Revolver. It was a completely different project, and I can't tell you what it is 'cause it's mind-blowing, but I've been sworn to secrecy on that. But nothing's happening right now with me and him."
Read the full article at Billboard.com.
Scott Weiland A Mess At Music Festival
Tunelab Music reports that Stone Temple Pilots front-man Scott Weiland appeared thinner than normal, confused, and mumbling to the crowd in Holmdel, New Jersey on Saturday night May, 31st. Weiland noted that this was a hometown show for half of the band, the brothers Robert and Dean DeLeo, who play bass and guitar. “Sometimes you make crazy choices,” Weiland said, in a distinctly undefiant tone.”I apologize for …” he started to add. “Apology accepted, brother,” Robert DeLeo said quickly, changing the subject and hustling on with the show.
Fans have reported that it took the band over an hour just to hit the stage after it was setup for them.
Check out a few pictures here and here as well as video footage of the incident below. More...
Scott Weiland Released From Jail
In a somewhat shocking move, Stone Temple Pilots/ ex-Velvet Revolver singer Scott Weiland has been released from prison after serving a mere thirteen minutes in jail!
Apparantly he turned himself in to the authorities at 8:55 in the morning and was officially booked not long after noon. He was then assigned a housing location at 6:41 but was released at 6:54.
Scott Weiland was wanted by the authorities on an outstanding DUI charge from November. He was scheduled to serve eight days in jail.
Scott Weiland will be touring with Stone Temple Pilots this summer and is also recording a new, double disc solo album.
Sebastian Bach Denies Velvet Revolver Rumours
Former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach says he isn't in any hurry to join rock supergroup Velvet Revolver.
In an interview with on the The Buckethead Show on American radio station Tampa 98 Rock yesterday, the singer said he would find it "really awkward" joining VR.
"I've talked to Slash recently and I think it'd be really awkward for me to join that band," said bach. "Number one, my new record, Angel Down, I like it more than Velvet Revolver records. That's just being totally honest. I love Guns N' Roses' material, but I've got my own old songs - Skid Row - so for me, it would all depend on music. I wouldn't just join the band just to join the band."
However, Bach's not totally ruling out ever stepping into departed frontman Scott Weiland's shoes... Well, maybe not. More...
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