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Velvet Revolver Split Rumours Persist

posted Mar 25, 2008 at 10:59 AM by Diamond Oz.  (11 Comments)

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MTV.com has issued the following report from Chris Harris:

During VELVET REVOLVER's show on Thursday night in Glasgow, Scotland, frontman Scott Weiland - who finished another stint in rehab just before the start of the band's European tour - made a rather peculiar and unexpected announcement, one that stirred considerable debate among VR fans all weekend.

According to several media and fan accounts, Weiland told the sold-out crowd that they were "watching something special ... the last tour by Velvet Revolver." At least one account of the evening's proceedings suggests Weiland's revelation was news to the rest of the band; the tour concludes on April 1st in the Netherlands.

"[Guitarist] Slash, [bassist] Duff [McKagan], [drummer] Matt [Sorum] and [guitarist] Dave [Kushner] all looked at each other. ...They sang 'Fall To Pieces,' [and] then Scott goes over to the side of the stage and argues with the sound guy," one eyewitness reported on a forum devoted to the group. "After a couple of songs, he threw his [microphone] down and walked off. After a long wait, Duff came out with the band and sang the start of 'It's So Easy'. Scott shows up about half way through, sang really half-assed, then [was] gone again."

There is yet to be a response to the statements made by MTV from the bands website or management but drummer Matt Sorum had this to say on his blog:

"[We] had a little band turmoil on stage, as you probably all could tell," he wrote. "Being in a band is a lot like being in a relationship. Sometimes, you just don't get along. I guess there has been more turmoil lately, with the cancellations and all. It has been frustrating; I am not going to lie. My career and life in rock and roll has come with its ups and downs. Unfortunately, some people in this business don't realize how great of a life they have. Touring the world, meeting great people, and fans all over the world - and just playing music for a living. I feel truly blessed. But sometimes the road can be draining for some.

"Being away from home and family does grind on you sometimes," Sorum continued. "Personally, I love this sh-- and sometimes can't believe I am so lucky to still be doing what I do for a living. Everybody could see who was unhappy [at the Glasgow show], but all I can say is let's keep the rock alive, people. In this life, you just pick up and keep moving. And don't ever let anybody stand in your way."

Read the full article at MTV.com.

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11 Comments on "Velvet Revolver Split Rumours Persist"

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1. Matt writes:

Weiland is a twat anyway, who cares.

# Mar 25, 2008 @ 3:03 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. godlike writes:

It seems like Weiland is nothing more than a magnet for turmoil......I would think this band could find a better singer with a little less baggage...!!
then again thats just my opinion...

Zeppelin - For your Life ( from the reunion show )

# Mar 25, 2008 @ 3:10 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. ZT writes:

Man, Scott just CAN'T get his sh** together. The bloke is DOOMED! DOOMED I tells ya!!!

# Mar 25, 2008 @ 3:21 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. DimeForever writes:

Is there something to attracts these band members to douchebags? First Axl, now Weiland.

# Mar 25, 2008 @ 3:28 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. BLACKDOG writes:

Well it's not like we did not see this comeing back on jump street.

# Mar 25, 2008 @ 5:41 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. Public Execution writes:

Whatever, the band should split up anyways. STP and GNR are way better than anything Velvet Revolver has put out.

# Mar 25, 2008 @ 7:35 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. BLACKDOG writes:

There are some STP reunion rumors.

# Mar 25, 2008 @ 9:24 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. BigEvilMetalhead writes:

Actually STP is already reunited.

# Mar 25, 2008 @ 10:16 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. BLACKDOG. writes:

There are some stp reunion rumors.

# Mar 26, 2008 @ 9:10 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. C writes:

Dime-Forever, all frontmen are a bunch of f***ing twats

# Mar 26, 2008 @ 12:52 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. Txmetalhead writes:

I used to really like Scott - but now - he just seems like a spoiled brat. I felt sorry for him in the past, but no more. He seems like a prima donna...always complaining about different things. I would still see a STP reunion if it happens, but who knows.

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