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VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum recently spoke to the Las Vegas Weekly about his penchant for groupies (he's the only member of the band who's not married), which has put him at odds with VR frontman Scott Weiland, according to a recent Entertainment Weekly article. Sorum now says the two have reached an understanding. "One night, we had a little situation where Scott accidentally walked in on me with about four girls naked, and it just kind of threw him off," he said in the sort of tone one might use to describe accidentally spilling some milk. "It just got a little out of control. But you know, we talked about it, and I said, 'Look, dude, I'm doing my thing, you're doing your thing. I did nothing but support you in your life,' and he does the same for me now. We've come to an agreement on how to make it work."

Sorum said that he's even toying with the idea of pitching a reality show based on his backstage exploits, after a special on the formation of VELVET REVOLVER and the recording of "Contraband" met with some success on VH1.

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poor drummer always looking for ways to be recognized

;D

I really hope this doesn't happen.  Matt Sorum is already a joke, but if this happens it be will anything but "Rock N' Roll" and take away from the credibility Velvet Revolver is trying to create.  It's one thing for Nick and Jessica to be on TV doing their shit, it's another thing for a member of a band who claims to be the only real rock group left doing it.  Sadly this goes to prove that Matt Sorum cares nothing about the music and all he's interested in is money and getting laid.  If he came out and said that, I'd be cool with it, but he claims to be a rock star and about the music, yet he is anything but that.  :-\

If being a first rate musician,  playing in 3 great bands and having the freedom to do what you want when you want with whom you want is a joke then, well, a reassesment of criteria for credibility in your eyes might be in order....

Well as a femele fan I consider him a kind of a joke myself ! He might be an excellent drummer but when I see him comin it's rather : "Jesus matt's coming this way let's get the fuck out of here" mode that is put in action.

Matt sorum is the worst member of VR by far....his drumming is beyond predictable, he comes across as an absolute moron and now he wants to be in a reality show???   hey guys, get a punk or jazz based drummer, not some dick who pulls faces while drumming, continually needs to brag about his sexploits and has absolutely no groove. He should join kiss or something. If not get Dave Grohl, he seems happy to play with everyone else :)

The sun even shines on a dog's ass some days. Matt is acting like a joke, thus he is a joke.

well, if he thinks he has to prove something and needs to be in the limelight. yep, he's the biggest joke in VR.

Tommy Lee or Steven Gorman works for me! :hihi:

I was thinking one day what it would be like if Matt stayed in GN'R and somebody say Dave Grohl left FF and joined VR. Would it change anything?

Staying in GNR would have (as it always did) hold Matt's talents back.  The material he played on during UYI didn't suit his hard hitting style, just not heavy enough as a body of work.  Same goes for the stuff we've heard from Axl's new band, though still GNR, it's like lite beer.  Some say it tastes great, most concede it's less filling.

Grohl in VR?  Grohl (along with John Bohnam) is generally considered the standard by which all drummers are measured so his inclusion on any rock project would elevate the musicianship.

 :hihi: that is so funny, and so true!

Let's make sure we understand something.  Sorum was hired into GN'R to replace Steven Adler, he was always a hired gun and was never brought in to "fulfill all his talent."  It's amazing you say that GN'Rs new material is less filling when you've heard maybe 5 or so songs that aren't even finished being written yet.  While I'm not going to say as others have that nu-GNR material released so far is equal or surpasses old material, I will say that Madagascar is equal or better to the best songs on Contraband.  I'm a huge Duff and Slash fan, so don't try to label me a hater.  Contraband is a good album, but if an unpolished Madagascar that is supposedly (According to Axl) a filler for Chinese Democracy is equal to the best Velvet Revolver songs then it is certainly not less filling.  If you're going to hate on GN'R, you need to find somewhere else to bitch.  I respect Velvet Revolver and their my main band that is out right now, but if you think Matt Sorum is anything but a mediocre drummer and a shit-stirrer then you need to review your GNR history.  The son of bitch essentially fucks up every band he's in, as we've seen with the recent problems between him and Scott.  Anyone who watched the VR special on Vh1 would acknowledge that while Duff and Slash were trying to find a singer to make a kick ass band, Sorum was concerned about getting blow jobs.  The best thing that could happen to Velvet Revolver would be if their tour bus crashed and Matt Sorum was killed or seriously injured.  Then they could get a real drummer with a real rock n' roll attitude who's every interview isn't a boast about how great they are or what they need to proove.  Actions speak louder than words and thus far Matt's done alot of barking.

wow, i can't believe we have jackasses in this world that write emails hoping that a member of a freakin rock group dies.  What kind of moron are you????  Listen to the music and enjoy it.  Don't wish harm onto others.  Idiot!!1

Never said that was the case, just said material didn't suit his style.
I said "what we've heard"...


Subjective..

Settle the fuck down, I've been around these parts awhile..
I judge Matt on his work with The Cult and VR, both bands suit his style more than GNR did.?

Matt and Steve Jones were personally responsible for bringing The Cult back together in '99 so that blows that point to bits..

Matts drumming in VR is much better than what he did in GN'R, in my taste.
VR would still sound better with someone like Steven Adler, Dave Grohl or Tommy Lee!
if Matt should leave one day they should definately try to get Steven, Tommy...or me involved ;D, cos I think Dave is busy : ok:

 I agree that I liek his drumming better in VR than Gn'R.  I still think VR would be better without him..

problem is Steven wouldn't fit in VR without Izzy there

Isn't Tommy busy now too?

Lets make sure we all understand something...

Your "point" is completely subjective, therefore not a very good point at all. ?Falcon addressed the blatant stupidity of your other points.


So negative opinions pertaining to GNR (the new one...and voiced in the VR section at that)?arent allowed? ?Im the absolute last person to bring somebodys post count into a discussion...but I think your the last person to be "moderating" the boards and telling us whats not acceptable.


 :confused: ?How would "GNR history" influence my opinion of him as a drummer? ?I think hes a great drummer - now what history do I have to review? ?His awesome performances on "You Could Be Mine," "Hair Of The Dog," and "Locomotive"? ?As for being a "shit-stirrer": 1) Sorum seemed to be the least of GNRs problems, and he sure wasnt the worst offender and 2) It has nothing do with his talent.


Explain how VR has been fucked up by Scott and Matts problems (which have since been resolved)?

Your whole viewpoint is based on completely arbitrary selection, not to mention obvious bias. ?Thats evident in assuming Matt and Scotts problems were Matts "fault." ?Not true. ?Because had Slash walked in, their probably wouldnt have been any problems. ?The fact is there were simply differences, and theyve ironed them out, and if anything, it was Weiland who was stirring the shit. ?Not to mention by your logic, any member of any band should be kicked out for causing problems (which youve hyperbolically, and falsely equated to "fucking up the band" ?::)) ?Yeah, Matt sure fucked up GNR...Everybody knows that Matt was the real reason GNR broke up. ?: ok: ?If youve got a problem with shit-stirrers, then Weiland shouldve been dropped a long time ago, huh? ?Axl...forget about it. ?But I think you and I both know that your whole argument is just based on a nasty bias, and really holds no weight.


No? ?What part was that? ?I saw a guy who obviously cared enough about his band to make his opinion clear, loves playing music, and was anxious to get the whole thing going. ?The same guy who wanted Weiland from the jump.? Where did he ever say, or imply, that hed rather get blowjobs than make a great band? ?Was it a passing joke he made during that arduous selection process that youve based this entire attitude on?? You could definitely say that Matt was a prick at times, but thats far from being more concerned about blowjobs.  If that were the case, he would be getting blowjobs instead of participating.


Profound stupidity...


Yeah, youre one to tell Matt Sorum about rock and roll attitude. ?: ok:


What actions? ?Whats Matt barked about it that he hasnt done?

Id suggest thinking things out before posting them next time...

yeah, but if you read my post you'll see that Im talking about the long term!....smartass! ;D ;)

I am a smartass, thank you!  :-* ;D

I did reread your post and I stand with the same question!  ;D

He is a good drummer, but no one wants to watch a show about a middle aged rock star getting with girls at everyone opportunity,

he's well past his sell by date :P

but people wanna watch a show where normal people do normal stuff? eating, showering, cleaning and shit? i think you are very wrong there... if big brother and such can be a succses then that can be a sucsess....

People will watch ANYTHING....just look at half the reality shows out there. I wouldn't watch this show, I'm not a big fan of reality tv.

That is the nastiest most evil statement and I cant believe that you call yourself a fan.? Regardless of whether you like the guy, you should never wish that he was dead. ? ? :no:

In times like these, its good to refer to the classic, yet simple formula:

REALIY SHOW = SELLOUT