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The Perils Of Rock N' Roll Decadence => Duff, Slash & Velvet Revolver => Topic started by: tomass74 on March 01, 2006, 05:09:50 AM



Title: Getting the VR bug again....
Post by: tomass74 on March 01, 2006, 05:09:50 AM
To be honest I kinda burned myself out on VR for awhile...  I mean shit, I saw them 5 times in a little over a year..  Each show evolved more and was different than the previous (until NYE) but still it was overkill.   I had to put them away for awhile..

Well, I am getting excited again and wonder how long we will have to wait.  I hope they are back for round two by summer.  I have real high hopes for this next album..  I think it will bury Contraband which I considered a pretty solid effort.. The band has grown together and knows what we liked and didn't like... They will hopefully get a better producer too..

My band just started playing "Dirty Little Thing" and man is that fucking fun!!! We are playing St Patty's day and are going to open the second set with that.... Gonna be awesome!!!


Title: Re: Getting the VR bug again....
Post by: coolman78SLASH on March 01, 2006, 05:21:59 AM
Yeah, I'm looking forward to hearing the new stuff as well, and Dude, as much as I love Slash, and VR, I hope they do a little better than Contraband, dont get me wrong, I like it very much, but I want to really,really LOVE the next album !!


Title: Re: Getting the VR bug again....
Post by: metallex78 on March 01, 2006, 06:29:05 AM
My band just started playing "Dirty Little Thing" and man is that fucking fun!!! We are playing St Patty's day and are going to open the second set with that.... Gonna be awesome!!!

How cool. Can the guitarist in your band play that solo though? It's pretty tough to play!


Title: Re: Getting the VR bug again....
Post by: badapple81 on March 01, 2006, 06:46:50 AM
I guess the upcoming GNR shows and leaks have killed the VR bug off a little here.


Title: Re: Getting the VR bug again....
Post by: metallex78 on March 01, 2006, 06:56:08 AM
Regardless of the new GN'R leaks, I think my interest faded not too long after seeing them twice in concert last year.

The shows were great, but it was like finally fullfilling a dream to see Slash (who was like 1 metre away in front of me!), so it was for me like the VR experience was heightened to a point that it couldn't go anywhere from there.

I stilll listen to Contraband from time to time, but I don't think I'll be too excited again until new album news starts coming.


Title: Re: Getting the VR bug again....
Post by: oldgunsfan on March 01, 2006, 11:58:28 AM
Actually, hearing the GnR leaks is what's fuelling my VR bug again :hihi:

I think VR did Contraband to reintroduce real rock n roll to music fans again as it had been missing for a very long time....

I think there follow up will be the best rock album since AFD as they will have been playing together for over 3 years, rather the 3 months when Scott just joined.



Title: Re: Getting the VR bug again....
Post by: mikegiuliana on March 01, 2006, 02:54:03 PM
I have the vr bug now and I think it sucks how nothing is quite known time wise.. it's like the dvd the new album, the side projects going on... I figured since vr was new they would have just stayed on topic and let all the other stuff go..


Title: Re: Getting the VR bug again....
Post by: oldgunsfan on March 01, 2006, 06:40:43 PM
I read on the VR board they are still writing; haven't gone to the studio yet, and is't looking like Set/Oct for the 2nd album.  No clue about the solo, sides, or DVD


Title: Re: Getting the VR bug again....
Post by: badapple81 on March 01, 2006, 06:47:16 PM
Who would have ever thought that the GN'R album may come before the second VR album. A month ago everybody would have thought the VR would have some first   :D (it still may of course but my money is on CD).

I haven't heard anything about them recording, only kind of writing and jamming, so sounds like they are just taking it easy and taking their time.


Title: Re: Getting the VR bug again....
Post by: metallex78 on March 01, 2006, 06:58:36 PM
Here's some photos of Duff, Matt & Dave out and about recently. Got these from the VR message board.

(http://previews5.wireimage.com/images/preview/7589167Slizzy312006112133AM.jpg)
(http://previews5.wireimage.com/images/preview/7589165Slizzy312006112319AM.jpg)
(http://previews5.wireimage.com/images/preview/7587067Slizzy31200610818PM.jpg)
(http://previews5.wireimage.com/images/preview/7587128Slizzy31200610841PM.jpg)

Source: http://www.wireimage.com


Title: Re: Getting the VR bug again....
Post by: DoubleTalkingJive on March 01, 2006, 08:08:45 PM
When is the new album supposed to be released...I had heard last year it was to be released early this year but I guess that is not the case.


Title: Re: Getting the VR bug again....
Post by: tomass74 on March 01, 2006, 08:39:32 PM
My band just started playing "Dirty Little Thing" and man is that fucking fun!!! We are playing St Patty's day and are going to open the second set with that.... Gonna be awesome!!!

How cool. Can the guitarist in your band play that solo though? It's pretty tough to play!

He is awesome..... He has only been playing like a year and a half too... I play guitar too but I couldn't do it.


Title: Re: Getting the VR bug again....
Post by: metallex78 on March 01, 2006, 08:40:58 PM
My band just started playing "Dirty Little Thing" and man is that fucking fun!!! We are playing St Patty's day and are going to open the second set with that.... Gonna be awesome!!!

How cool. Can the guitarist in your band play that solo though? It's pretty tough to play!

He is awesome..... He has only been playing like a year and a half too... I play guitar too but I couldn't do it.

Wow, a year and a half and he can already play the DLT solo? :o
Damn, he's gonna be THE next Slash!


Title: Re: Getting the VR bug again....
Post by: tomass74 on March 01, 2006, 08:44:39 PM
Yeah man, he is pretty damn good.... He just loves the shit and plays all the time... That was the closest thing to a Guns song we could do.  My singer doesn't like Gn'R but he does like VR......


Title: Re: Getting the VR bug again....
Post by: Grouse on March 02, 2006, 06:05:46 AM
My band just started playing "Dirty Little Thing" and man is that fucking fun!!! We are playing St Patty's day and are going to open the second set with that.... Gonna be awesome!!!

How cool. Can the guitarist in your band play that solo though? It's pretty tough to play!

He is awesome..... He has only been playing like a year and a half too... I play guitar too but I couldn't do it.

Damn this guy must atleast practice 6 hours a day or else it wouldn't even possible for him to play the DLT solo :o after only playing the guitar for a year and a half.


Title: Re: Getting the VR bug again....
Post by: oldgunsfan on March 02, 2006, 09:37:26 AM
I guess the upcoming GNR shows and leaks have killed the VR bug off a little here.

Just go see the new GnR live and you'll be counting down the hours till VR come back with a tour


Title: Re: Getting the VR bug again....
Post by: PhillyRiot on March 02, 2006, 10:03:14 AM
I am ready for some new VR material.  I enjoyed Contraband, and I think they can put out an even better album.  With Chinese Democracy coming out soon (mabey), I am sure VR is gonna give it all they got (without taking 13 years to do so).


Title: Re: Getting the VR bug again....
Post by: JDA on March 02, 2006, 12:26:39 PM
I am also pumped for a new VR album.  I am very interested in how Scott will influence more of VR's music this time around.  I think the new one will be alot better than the last and I liked Contraband.  I would really like to see what their setlist is going to be like this next time around. 


Title: Re: Getting the VR bug again....
Post by: Krispy Kreme on March 02, 2006, 09:14:37 PM
To be honest I kinda burned myself out on VR for awhile...? I mean shit, I saw them 5 times in a little over a year..? Each show evolved more and was different than the previous (until NYE) but still it was overkill.? ?I had to put them away for awhile..

Well, I am getting excited again and wonder how long we will have to wait.? I hope they are back for round two by summer.? I have real high hopes for this next album..? I think it will bury Contraband which I considered a pretty solid effort.. The band has grown together and knows what we liked and didn't like... They will hopefully get a better producer too..

My band just started playing "Dirty Little Thing" and man is that fucking fun!!! We are playing St Patty's day and are going to open the second set with that.... Gonna be awesome!!!

Me too. I have  the bug for some real VR rock, not techo-industrial crap. So I am hopeful. The worst thing is that VR got so big that the next tour will be stadiums or arenas, and I saw them a month after CB was released in a cozy little setting  and was an arm's length away from Slash. So those days are gone forever I am afraid.


Title: Re: Getting the VR bug again....
Post by: Smoking Guns on March 02, 2006, 10:13:32 PM
My band just started playing "Dirty Little Thing" and man is that fucking fun!!! We are playing St Patty's day and are going to open the second set with that.... Gonna be awesome!!!

How cool. Can the guitarist in your band play that solo though? It's pretty tough to play!

He is awesome..... He has only been playing like a year and a half too... I play guitar too but I couldn't do it.

Damn this guy must atleast practice 6 hours a day or else it wouldn't even possible for him to play the DLT solo :o after only playing the guitar for a year and a half.

Grouse, I agree.  That is a tough solo for even Slash to play.  A year and a half?  Fock me, that is mind blowing.  He must really, really, really practice all focking day.  Cause that takes some impressive chops to play that with such little experience.


Title: Re: Getting the VR bug again....
Post by: metallex78 on March 02, 2006, 10:17:16 PM
The worst thing is that VR got so big that the next tour will be stadiums or arenas, and I saw them a month after CB was released in a cozy little setting? and was an arm's length away from Slash. So those days are gone forever I am afraid.

I don't know how much bigger VR have gotten since they've been around, they played two shows in Sydney at smallish venues. The first show was sold out and the second about 1/2 - 3/4 full, so I don't know if they'll play bigger than that next time they tour. I suppose it depends on how good the next album is and how well it is received.


Title: Re: Getting the VR bug again....
Post by: mikegiuliana on March 02, 2006, 11:11:43 PM
they need more success and a good opening act to play venues like stadiums, they are still not big enough at time for arenas.... Things take time.


Title: Re: Getting the VR bug again....
Post by: oldgunsfan on March 03, 2006, 10:06:47 AM
I don't think they want to play stadiums.....but I think they will get bigger with this second album


Title: Re: Getting the VR bug again....
Post by: mikegiuliana on March 03, 2006, 10:28:24 AM
I don't think they want to play stadiums.....but I think they will get bigger with this second album

Well they need to have the same aggressive approach they had at least when slither n ftps came out..

Remember it's not a reason to feel bad if you can't sell out stadiums, very few bands can sell 60,000 tickets especailly so soon


Title: Re: Getting the VR bug again....
Post by: oldgunsfan on March 03, 2006, 10:47:40 AM
I made that point about not wanting to play stadiums based on a article I read while they were in the early stages of touring for Contrband

if you go to the below zero VR site in the articles archives, i believe it's there


Title: Re: Getting the VR bug again....
Post by: hyn_zie on March 22, 2006, 10:28:56 AM
My band just started playing "Dirty Little Thing" and man is that fucking fun!!! We are playing St Patty's day and are going to open the second set with that.... Gonna be awesome!!!

How cool. Can the guitarist in your band play that solo though? It's pretty tough to play!

Yeah its pretty hard fucking amazing what slash can do its unreal, but the rest is pretty easy didn't take long to learn, its one of my favourites
:peace: :hihi: :smoking:


Title: Re: Getting the VR bug again....
Post by: oldgunsfan on March 22, 2006, 04:21:42 PM
they need more success and a good opening act to play venues like stadiums, they are still not big enough at time for arenas.... Things take time.

Im pretty sure they could fill MSG in a NY minute


Title: Re: Getting the VR bug again....
Post by: Grouse on March 22, 2006, 05:24:08 PM
Grouse, I agree.? That is a tough solo for even Slash to play.? A year and a half?? Fock me, that is mind blowing.? He must really, really, really practice all focking day.? Cause that takes some impressive chops to play that with such little experience.

Yeah exactly, I've been playing for 7 years now and I'm still having trouble with that solo.


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Im pretty sure they could fill MSG in a NY minute

How many people does MSG actually hold?