Here Today... Gone To Hell!

I'm not a huge VR fan, but I think having them around is a good thing in general for Rock and Roll.  I could care less what Scott does and what STP does, but I am not for an original GNR reunion, nor is this topic meant to be about the old members wanting to rejoin.  I'm not about to bash the old GNR/current VR members because they did create a lot of great music, but right now GNR is set, and VR is going to need a new singer if they want to stay around. This thread is about what singer would fit in with VR and make them better.  I never thought Scott was the right fit for VR.  So I would like to see someone like Daughtry take the lead.  His solo work is pretty damn good, and he worked with Slash before. 

carrie underwood and everybody's happy.

Right      :rofl:  ... or maybe the lead singer from Supernova is available

Why not give Logan Plant a try, Really like his voice..

Carrie Underwood sounds cool to me!

Kid Rock
Daughtry at this point would be acceptable.
Shooter Jennings

Who knows.

^^Honestly SG enough with the Kid Rock obsession already  :hihi:

Ha!!!!!!  I just want someone like them.  Even a Gilby type or maybe Eric Dover. Scott was never like Slash or Duff.  I want someone that they will like on a personal level and can have a beer with and tell stories.  Having a beer with Weiland sounds like death.  Ha!

if Weiland leaves I highly doubt that they will still call themselves Velvet Revolver.....He came up with the name.....seriously they will probably just form another band...

If Scott goes that will be it. Now i am starting to agree with Izzy in the begining. Him and Duff should have sang.

Would Izzy come back at this point???  We could only pray!!!!

Daughtery would be nice. Carrie Underwould be great. However, Slash  has stated in the past that he wouldn't want  a female lead singer.  Next to the
Great Red-Head, i would say Chris Cornell maybe the best choice to replace Weiland.

I know Slash played a solo on Daughrtry's album, but I seriously doubt they worked together..As for a singer how about Axl..He can release a VR album N' follow it up w/ Chinese Democracy!!
Or perhaps pull a Santana and have a handful of singers on the album..
Perhaps: Eddie Vedder, Dio, Whitfeild Crane, Rob Halford, Joe Elliot, Steven Tyler, Rod Stewart, Paul Stanley and Sebastian Bach..
EXTREME 5 coming soon!!

billy idol

For a different spin on things...
John Bush
Mike Patton
Billy Morrison
Cory Taylor

Gilby Clarke on vox/rhythm!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Wy7--eyewGY

Daughtry and Slash live, I could handle this.  

Why would the rest of the band keep going?


Slash has already talked about a solo album he wants to put out.




/jarmo

I could see Slash releasing one solo album. However, he would not be able to be a solo artist. He is meant to be in a band.  In my opinion, Slash as a solo artist would be disasterous for his career.

Izzy and Duff.

You are aware of the kind of person Izzy is right?

You could forget any long tours etc....



/jarmo

No matter what happens, I just HOPE that they DON'T go down the route of reality TV.. God please no..

I reckon the three of them at least could keep going and get a new singer.. and sure maybe continue as VR.. or I suppose, most likely reform as a new band..

Izzy joining them would be unreal but probably unlikely because the guy doesn't like to tour for extended periods of time, right?

What about John Corabi? He's a kickass singer with a thick raspy blues voice, and isn't too bad on the guitar either..

For me... this project without Scott has no reason to be... and I think Duff and Slash know it well...

as velvet revolver i agree...as a different band though??why?? the members of the "project" worked together in GNR...its not like this is some one time pairing.... I say go for it...get Gilby Clarke to handle rhythm/vox and your all set...

Yes, I am sure the core 3 guys will reform as a new band. And more power to them.

I don?t know... they should do something different now... I really don?t see much of a future in a new project with another singer.. I just don?t.  :-\

Did u see what happened to Motley with him?  NO thanks


I say they do one of those cheesy Rockstar shows on TV.


VR will be dead, u cant replace him. So I say Slash does a Carlos Santana type album with various different singers.

It will be a big decision.  Do you scrap the band, or keep it going?  If you keep it going, you have a band called Velvet Revolver without their original singer.  Then when they do concerts, the new singer will song the "old" songs too.  It's hard decision to make, so thats why I commend Axl for doing what he did with GNR.  I personally would like to see VR get a new singer, it'll be interesting to see what happens.....

Slash doing a Santana? Hummm... just the thought of him playing with this pop artists that have nothing to do with him and his music... I mean... what if he goes to those latin singers again? God!

What I really liked him to do is to make an album of covers... He always does such a great work covering some great songs... just remember "Hey Joe" and you?ll know what I?m talking about.  :)

Jarmo, lets pretend you think they should find a new singer.  Seriously, who would you think could do the job.  Like you, I was never a big fan of Weiland.  But while he was in the band I supported him.  With a different singer, would you check them out.  I think the music without vocals rocks.

At the end of the day I think about 90% of VR interest, attendance, sales, and fan base in general, is due to the GnR connection. Scott is replaceable in the band. It's up to the other guys if they want to continue together under the VR name, or do seperate things. But they deffinatly can continue without him.

Now as far as replacements go I think they'd be very carefull not to pick an already successfull guy. Scotts ego always seemed a problem, as if he was sour about the attention the other three guys got. And his deamons deffinatly came back to bite the band, and the fans on the ass.
I could see Duff singing a bit for some shows, but not really as a long term thing. John Corabi would be a pretty cool choice. So what if he didn't sell records with Motley, that was due to a drastic change in sound (in terms of music as well) and changing music scene. He is a pretty awesome singer, and would be interested to hear him with VR. As previously mentioned he is pretty good on the rythm too. Eric Dover could work. And they could always go the unknown singer rout.
But I think Corabi would be a killer choice. Could deffinatly see him with them, and he doesn't have a huge ego, so he'd be more than willing to step back and give the band room, a thing I always felt Scott wasn't good at. On top of that the marketing would be great: "Featuring: John Corabi (Motey Crue, Ratt), Slash (Guns N' Roses), Duff (Guns N' Roses), Matt Sorum (Guns N' Roses)".

Would they have another singer... it should be one with a good amount of notority among the music fans... That?s why, in the end, Scott was a good match... he was widely known... Getting a sort of unknown singer for most of the public, I don?t see VR going much far.




(OMG... my 1000th post on HTGTH!!  :beer: :beer:)

I can't believe theres so much negativity regarding the band not being able to continue with out Scott.  I am pro GNR, I love the new band, do not want to see anything change with GNR.  But as a huge fan of the music, Slash had a very big part in the identity of GNR.  Slash is the reason VR has been somewhat successful, not Scott.  VR needs someone who has a Rock and Roll voice, Scotts voice was successful with STP but was the wrong fit for a band like VR. VR needs a charismatic, loud, obnoxious singer.  Bach voice would be perfect.  That's why I think Daughtry would be a great fit. 

Yeah, but it'd be a pretty cool thing for them to do. I recall seeing somewhere that Izzy was jamming with VR and jokingly suggested they should tour out of the back of a van with no lead singer...might've been Slash's book.

I always liked the thought of SKID ROSES  :hihi:

Mike Patton already declined the initial offer before Weiland joined.  He has enough on his plate already ;)

The simple fact you people are suggesting Kid Rock and fucking' Daughtry is insane.  That shit ain't rock 'n roll.

SAVAGE ANIMAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



or Baz for short should take the new lead

:peace:

After hearing Baz' solo album

I defintely want him in VR. WOW


I think Bach would probably be too far up Axl's ass to do that now though. :-\

Shirley Manson.

What a stupid statement to make. Figures that it's you who made it.

Axl has helped Baz more than anyone else has in rock n' roll. Those are his own words.





/jarmo

John Corabi is a great choice, and regardless of what the clueless public thought, he helped make and was part of Motley Crue's strongest studio album in my opinion. I think he's friends with Slash and Duff too.

I don't know who they should go with otherwise. I mean, if they spent years trying to find a singer before Weiland, how easy would it be for them to find someone else again?
Are there really no good rock singers left out there these days?

What's up with all the baz suggestions here?, talk about being hopelessly stuck in the 80's  :no:

And the fact that Baz and VR guys OBVIOUSLY don't get on! :)  I love VR, so I'm not happy that they're obviously splitting ... but I don't think they'll get a new singer.

Absolutely fucking spot on.

The negative reaction to the MC 94 album was only because Vince is the real voice of Motley Crue, in terms of their classic songs etc.

The MC 94 album is by no means musically innovative, but it is a strong, passionate and heavy beast of an album, and Corabi's vocals are gold.

If they were to continue as VR, it is likely that Corabi will end up in the same kind of situation as he was in Motley; overshadowed by all the bullshit surrounding Scott.

If they were to form a new band together, I'd fucking hope that Corabi's name would at the very least be considered. That guy is a top notch songwriter, guitarist and musician who I feel hasn't had the chance to really get the recognition he deserves in his own right.

And in closing, your right, there are no REAL classic good rock singers out there anymore.

Fred Durst is currently unemployed ;D

nooooooooooooo!!  :rofl:

Kid Rock makes more money-his name alone is a brand name that sells albums-why would he start with a new group? As far as who should sing lead, I have no idea-I would not carry under the name Velvet Revolver-as Slash said, it's tough to find a good lead singer these days-see Rockstar Supernova-Mike Patton would be very interesting, though, but he seems to hop from one project to another very quickly

Kid Rock's voice isn't very diverse though.  Corabi would be an awesome choice

Give me the singer from Four Non Blondes.  ha!

Why is everybody talking about kid Rock? is he still that popular in the US or something?

Yes, still popular and newest album is pure rock n roll, so you see that he can be a rock singer full time.  I like his voice and attitude and pretty decent lyrics and as far as I can see, smaller ego than weiland and no drug issues.  But it won't happen, so fuck it.

Get Tim Owens away from Yngvie Malsteem..What a differant sound VR wouyld have w/ a singer w/ that kind of range..It would proobablly be more metal than rock..If not try out Whitfield Crane..Forgive him for Ugly Kid Joe and liten to him on the Black Sabbeth tribute album..They guy can actually sing!!

I'm a huge STP fan, but I never liked Scott on VR, as he can only make good music with the brothers Deleo, and vice-versa! :yes:

I agree with people who said that they have to change the name, VR is over. Now about the lead singer, of course Bach would be awesome, but the guys don't get along. Patton is a wacko, and Kid Rock is a solo act. Maybe an unknown singer, a new talent and energy.

Sheldon Tarsha

I'm not trying to defend VR here but to say VR is over because of Scott is ridiculous.  If they decide not to continue the band, it won't be because of Scott.  Some posts give this guy way too much credit.  Slash is the reason VR was successful, and will be the reason if they continue or not.  Scott basically auditioned for the band, and I think the only reason they took him was because he already had a name and a following.  That was obviously now the wrong reason to go with him. 
The need someone who has a RnR image, Scott didn't have that, his stage presence was weird.  If I didn't know he was married with kids, one would think by they way he moved and dance, he was a bit off.  Who is the lead singer of the band Airbourne.  He would fit in with VR too.

mick jagger

I don't think they will continue as VR , hell I don't think Slash and Co will be doing anything for a long time except guest spots...

They're not getting another singer, it's over.  It would be stupid and hopeless to try that again.  And yeah, the Baz suggestions are horrible. 

then how do you explain this quote from Duff??

Scott just got his old band Stone Temple Pilots back together. Do you think there?s room for both bands to coexist?

?We knew that was always going to be an eventual thing. I don?t know how far that?s going to go, and I don?t really care. It?s just music. Slash, Matt and I have obviously been through it a couple of times and came out with our heads above the water and kicked ass. I think, at this point, we realise that we?re an entity in ourselves; we could do anything we want. We could go and make a fuckin? ZZ Top blues record; we don?t need to have somebody else to identify who we are. Especially Slash, in the last couple of years he?s become a world wide thing on his own, I think he?s finally being recognised. I?ve seen this guy play guitar like every fuckin? day, all day long. He?s already a gifted musician and then he works his ass off on top of that, and he should rightfully be recognised as - of my generation - definitely the top guitar player.?

http://www.skinnymag.co.uk/content/view/6776/


this argument that Slash/Duff/Matt cant continue with another singer in a project or with VR is abit of a stupid argument...they worked together in GNR, and nothing stopped them from working together again with "the project" Scott weiland doesnt define them...they picked him because he was the most commercially relevant at the time and its backfired...

I dont see why the baz suggestions are horrible...personally i dont want him in with them because his solo album is killer...but someone like Gilby Clarke, or a new singer would be great...

I got into VR because of slash/duff working together again....I wanted to hear some killer RNR riffs/songs with solos...what I got was regurgitated STP songs with muffled production and 15second solos...

Baz as singer for Slash, Duff, Matt -and maybe Dave- wont work any soon for mainly 3 reasons:

1) VR allready decided against him when they auditioned singers (incl. Baz) for the project/VR
2) Baz just has a new solo record out and will tour it this summer
3) Baz is very close to Axl for nearly 2 years since the warm-up shows in May 2006 @ Hammerstein, NYC. he surely wont risk this friendship for joining the Ex-GN'R members Slash and Duff who havent spoken or made peace anyhow with Axl for the last ~10 years

but in my opinion it could work some good these days getting a female rock chick like "Gina Gershon"....publicitywise, entertainingwise and musically!

i'd also agree on a post made by "mj23" that Scott was the main reason for a lot people not finding into VR that much.

what about chester from linkin park...i hate the band but from what av seen he can do rock n rolllllllll


or ralph seanz (spelling?) of The Atomic Punks and Steel Panther and formerly of LA Guns

Maybe the should just do songs with a buch of diffrent from people.


You could have songs with Rob Halford , Bruce Dickison , Ozzy , hell Even something with Maynard and trent.

Whitfield Crane.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E9eWq42Apg&feature=related

This is current.  He sings with balls.  He needs a job.  Call him.  Now.

The media won't accept them just replacing Weiland.  They made a big issue when they started out how they were "brothers" bonded by addiction problems and rock n roll lifestyle.  An interchangeable singer will just cheapen their whole image.  They also can't go with anyone associated with the eighties, unfortunately that just makes them look like a cheesy, nostalgia act. 

Slash has to be smart about this and ride the wave of good publicity that he has right now.  And if he decides to include Duff in that in some way, then so much the better, but VR as a band?  It's over.

So basically what you're saying is Slash/Duff fans won't accept a band called VR without Scott ?

Some may not care to admit it, but Scott brought his own sound to VR and with someone else, the bands gonna sound different. So I think it would be wise to let everyone do their own thing for a bit ( Slash solo album, Scott w/his STP tour) and reconvene after a lengthy break and see what comes out of it. If they get a different singer, I think a different name is needed. ( remember when STP did Talk Show? )

I'm just saying it's not commercially viable so it really makes no sense.  Not that Slash/Duff fans have a huge attachment to Scott or anything but as far as selling themselves through the media, it would just look desperate to stick another singer in there and continue as status quo. 

i've mentioned him a couple o times too in similar threads, he'd be a nice fit, probably one of the best

edit: appearantly he's already in a "supergroup"  :hihi: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Another_Animal

Bach won't do it, but if he did they could call themselves Savage Animal

Velvet Revolver's sound is defined by Scott, because most of their songs sound like STP  Rip Off's.

i don't think anyone could fill his shoes in a way that would continue to give relevance to a band that's already dead on it's own merit (look at their last cd's sales and mediocre tour)

Slash could do some solo albums and they'd sell as badly as any of his former projects, or he could try and pull a santana, i suppose his recognition alone could bring some star guests that would actually make the cd interesting for a vast audience.

Duff, i dunno he could move to england with his family once the dollar kicks up a notch.

Dave could go back to his 9 to 5 job.

and matt can continue to work as a hired gun for top 40 bands.

if scott does quit on them, they're trough. but the way i see it, scott's actually abandoning a sinking ship. this is just like audioslave 2.0

it's sad though, because even though my words may seem harsh i do love this band, not necessarely for the music they put out but for what they represent and who they are as musicians ( except for matt cuz he's a fuckin slob)

but still, i don't listen much to VR but i would see them live cuz i wouldn't miss out an oportunity to see 3 former members of gnr and scott weiland live. and i think that's what most people think, cuz this band still draws some people out to concerts even though no one's buying their records.

bottom line is, the world may not need VR but it was fun having them around, that's for sure.

reading scott's backfire thread gave me a better idea.

Matt and duff on vocals and everybody's happy.

Does VR have a name people know?  Yes

Do they have songs any decent singer could sing?  Yes

Do they have members that still want to rock?  Yes

Sounds like a new singer may be a quick bandaid and would work.

Agreed.  I never found myself rooting so much for Slash to succeed until now.\\\

Partly because I cant stand Scott, and dont want to see ex GNR member stood up by a guy like him.

This guy sings a ripping "You Could Be Mine"     http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=336196442

Im very spectical about VR continuing. Duff seems to be eager with spending more time with his family, Slash doing some sort of holabaloo solo album and Sorum will probably start hanging out with Paris Hilton again.

If I understand correctly they still "owe"  one album for the record label? Well knowing VR style of releasing records, a GH or a Live album shouldn't cause too much pain in them.

im not talking about replacing weiland...im talking about continuing the project with another band-name/singer...I think thats very feasable...

theres no real Plus to using the Velvet Revolver name....Its not like GNR where they took the world by storm and theres a plus to keeping the name.....VR released their first album to much hype, sold alot, toured alot.......the 2nd album didnt do well at all,alot of peopled didnt even know they came out with one....and the tour pretty much bombed..

so theres no advantage to keeping the name..

now, those 3 playing together in a different outfit has an advantage because its their best Chance for success outside of GNR....just make sure to pick a singer who can make a longterm commitment....someone more RNR IMO

the problem with VR was I got into it expecting some Raw RNR and what I got was STP-Lite

I think that Corabi is a good choice as well. Although, I don't see VR continuing in any shape or form without Scott. Solo projects anybody?

how about sisco adler or Buckcherry dude.

Does it HAVE to be a man ?

There were many talented women out there, it'd add some sex/glam to it, and draw men towards the band ( any reason is as valid as good music when you are in their position = no singer)

yes absolutely

slash doesn't work with girls in a band. he's more of an admission by penis only kinda guy

That seems unlikely too. At this stage of their careers, they would probably prefer someone established in the industry. I'm sure they wouldn't want to have some noob as their frontman, talented or not.

Just saw this on antimusic.com

What about the future of Velvet Revolver post Weiland? One rumor suggests that Brett Hestla from Dark New Day may take over vocal duties.

isn't slash supposed to be flexible?

god i hope not


i don't know the guy :P

i just talked out of my own interrest : ok:

Actually has some Weiland qualities to his voice, but with more range and power.  I would take him!

I also hear a lot of Layne Staley/Cantrell in his voice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2776ErN4sU&feature=related

Not bad...  We shall see. 

that's why i don't want that guy.. nothing against scotts voice.. nor layne staleys.. but why do they want a "grungie" singer?

I wonder if he could do rock as well? He does have more range......   I will look on youtube to see if guy has pipes or a one trick pony.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p62Zr3Ofgu4

Holy Crap, this is the guy from Vergos Merlot..... Ha, they were made up of guys from my hometown.  He was a touring bass player for Creed on a couple tours.  He is pretty solid.  Wonder if he could sing dirty and gritty.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAKLq0UWUL8&feature=related

This song features him and Scott Stapp, he is a much better singer than S. Stapp.  Decent tune.  Virgos was a good band.

why get guys like that anyway, they should aim for the stars and give robert plant a call ;)

Then they could cover every GNR and Led Zep song ever and then two fan bases (Current GNR and Led Zep fans) would hate VR.  But VR fans would be very, very happy.

i'd like them more then i do at the moment :P they could play rocket queen and cover both it and the rover at the same time ;)
they'd have a real frontman and a legend with a vocal range, not gonna happen though

No! not another grunge style singer ::)

if Slash wants to keep making modern sounding Rock, im Done with VR...I want to hear slash ripping it up to some raw guitar riffs...not playing grunge-lite...

actually, i take that back...i always listen/buy new stuff that the gnr guys come out with! 8)

I can't see Slash doing a Santana-esque album with different singers, mainly because he loves to be on the road so much and that just doesn't work with that type of album.  I think he needs a band around him.

I think they'll probably want to continue with a new singer, whether under the VR name or not, and I think it would be a success coz most of their fans are fans of Slash and Duff.........but I dunno if they'll be up for going though that whole search again coz it took them so long to find a singer the last time.

It isn't gonna be Baz or Josh from Buckcherry......they've already tried them and it didn't work out.

Whatever happens I hope I get to see them play again in some shape or form.  Saw them in Dublin 2 weeks ago.  Two absolutely electric shows. Shame it's all over!

he doesnt sound all too bad

I agree! : ok:

i would be quite happy if he were scott's replacement and made a new record with the band

That Brett guy doesn't actually sound too bad. I might have to check out Dark New Day.

yeah the name of that band is very cool

How about Rueben Studdard?

they wont carry on the VR name if Weiland leaves...they'll leave that game for someone else to play

i think that the most likely course of action for them would be to go their own separate ways for a while, but they've suffered a fair bit of controversy already as velvet revolver and pulled though so i'm not gonna give up yet cuz of a couple hot headed blog posts

it aint over til its over  ;)

(http://tattooedgurus.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/04-fat-lady-sings.jpg)

Hey we can get gayer then that ... How about Clay aiken.

to be honest I dont care if they play with scott weiland again or not....I just want slash/duff to continue working together...and matt i guess...

whether it be as VR or not I dont care...their material wasnt that good...but id like to hear new material from those involved : ok:

I would expect Slash to go back to doing what he did during periods of GNR inactivity - guest appearances, and maybe a solo album with various vocalists.

I hope no more drugs.

Me too. It would be terrible if he wrote another 'Paradise City', or 'Welcome To The Jungle'... ;)

He wrote those songs while in a band.  When he is off the road or not in a band, he usually gets in trouble because he is bored. 

LOGAN PLANT

Slash had his band open for VR for a few dates on this tour.  He is the son of Robert Plant. They should take him.  And the Dark New Day guy isn't bad at all either.


http://www.myspace.com/sonsofalbionuk

I'm mostly in agreement with this.

I want Slash and Duff together, and I'd love for them to bring Izzy back in the mix.  Drop Matt though in favor of another drummer.

Exactly.  He didn't write those songs alone, man.  And he wrote those songs before he had the financial means to really slip into the abyss of drug addiction.

Ali

yes logan plant is a really good option.

+ they could tour for led zep with him...

This is the man!!

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whoses in the picture

I've been following the "rock" scene for awhile out in LA and am positive that if they want to get a new singer this is the guy:   Hal Ozsan.  He was the founder/songwriter/lead singer of the up and coming band Poets and Pornstars.  For some reason he recently quit that band, so he would be available!

He'd be a great choice to get back to real rock n roll!  Check this video out and see if you agree.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpgCAkSHxNQ

Jhon Bush (it's not George Bush' brother  ;D), he was the frotman of ANTHRAX few years ago.

Is that Anselmo?

I LIKE IT!!!!!!!!!

Yeah i figured most people would.  I remember him saying he moved to LA from England a couple years back and he said he was looking for bands like Guns N Roses, Aerosmith,etc and only saw a bunch of shit.  So he decided to start his own band.  I think his mindset and personality would be perfect for Slash.

um no  ::)

the bands album wasnt all that bad

god damn i had a dream last night that they had gotten a woman to sing instead of scott, i was so mad :hihi:


yeah, he'd kick ass, one of the best alternatives i've seen :yes:

but i guess they wanna have a grungesinger  :no:

I wonder when we will start getting some names.  I predict first week of April.

Ozzy ;D

they should have went with Josh Todd back in 2003...they blew that one.....now considering Buckcherry sells more records than VR I doubt Josh would be very interested...

Ok... this is a stupid idea BUT what about Serj Tankian (System of a Down?s singer)? He?s been working solo lately... and no news about System of a Down getting together in anytime soon (sadly of course). And I mean... the guy is great, he goes from highs to lows and all that lol... you know what I mean! What do you think?

I still say Mike Patton, or Maynard James Keenan :beer:

He is very political - I don't think the other guys would go for that. At least, I hope not. I have to turn off the radio whenever Tankian or SOAD come on.

I kind of doubt that Serj would be interested. He has a lot of material to release, and he has stated that he will be back in his studio working on another album. Too, SOAD is on hiatus, So, technically they are still together.

Serj with VR...... :rofl:

Corabi's voice is great!!!
 

My pick would be John Corbabi too, and I like that someone mentioned John Bush as well.
With either of them they could pursue a heavier rock direction, which I'd really like to see them explore rather than the alternative/pop stylings that were starting to appear on Libertad.

I love Serj, solo and with SOAD, but I'm not sure he'd be a good fit with VR.  Different styles.  Plus, as mentioned, System will probably get back together and they're much bigger than VR has ever dreamed of being.  No offense.  And maybe that's not a fact, but more of an opinion.

That was going to be my suggestion, too.

Let make a list then maybe we can do a poll....

Daughtry - Rock Solo act, former American Idol Contestant
Underwood - Female, American Idol winner, Country singer that loves VR/GNR
Brett Hestla - Dark New Day, Vergos Merlot
Landon Plant - Robert Plant's Son
Chris Cornell - Soundgarden, Audioslave
John Corabi - Motley Crue
Singer from Silvertide Walt Lafty
Eric Dover - Snakepit 1

I would be happy with several of these...

Eric Martin, ex-Mr. Big, or is he even available?

James Michael from Sixx A.M should be the new lead singer for Velvet Revolver...he has a better voice than Weiland...

Daughtry and Carrie Underwood both have careers going strong than VRs right nw and are probably tied into contracts since they were on that horrible show that I can't believe anyone watches. Cornell has basically said he will never do the band thing again and prefers being solo. Dover did an adequate job on Snakepit 1, but come on....it's not like the guy has that great a voice or anything. Corabi I never liked. Plants son I've never heard before. I'd be interested if he sounds anything like his old man did in the 70's.

I dunno how old plants son is but i guess they'd want someone in their own age and who have more things in common and stuff

If they want to continue on with their "theme" of blending grunge with classic-GN'R rock... I think they should look at Chris Cornell (if he could be persuaded to do it) or Gavin Rossdale (ex-Bush). I think the label will want them to try to continue in that vein.

My personal 1st choice would be Gilby Clarke... but then they're really setting themselves up as an alternate version of Guns N' Roses (v. Axl's GN'R) and kind of abandoning the whole "Hard Rock meets Grunge Supergroup" theme... so I'm not sure if they'll go that way.

Whatever the case... these guys deserve a lead singer that can get the job done but won't make their lives absolutely miserable. :yes:

I think Eric Dover from Slash's Snakepit would be excellent! But you can't really replace Weiland in Velvet Revolver.

Yeah I'dgo for that he's a top singer - you can hear it better on the later UKJ albums.

Has anybody on here mentioned having Rod Jackson back? I loved him in the second Snakepit album and when I saw them live his stage presence was amazing. Also I heard an interview with Slash saying he also thought he was an unbelievable singer... to be honest I think Ain't Life Grand is better than anything VR have done.... but having said that if someone better was singing on the VR stuff I might disagree. I never liked Scott.

I agrre that ALG is a lot better than I5OCS but if I'm remembering correctly I don't think Slash at all enjoyed working with Rod. I think he mentions it in his autobiography. He does have a cool voice tho.

robert plants son is a drummer in the band aura....they were supporting VR.
and gilby would never work.....he's a guitarist....they should get an unknown and release the stuff they did with izzy

Not to be mean but it be pretty crazy if Dave left and Izzy came in , ahh im dreaming I just want Slash and Izzy lol

what about Lenny Kravitz?  i think he would be a perfect fit..

JOEY FUCKING BELLADONNA

yeah, that would be cool

are you guys delusional? Lenny has a lot more sucess and a more established carrear as a solo musician than VR has. why on earth would he even consider the gig in the first place?

Besides, Vr aren't as delusional as you guys on who they can actually get for the job.

i for one can't think of anyone that could fill in mr weiland shoes, anyone available that is.

Steve Jones (ex-Sex Pistols, Neurotic Outsiders) would be awesome...

I actually wish Neurotic Outsiders would get back together + Slash:

Steve Jones (vocals, guitar)
Slash (lead guitar)
Duff McKagan (rhythm guitar, vocals)
Johnny Taylor (bass guitar, vocals)
Matt Sorum (drums)
 :drool: :drool: :drool:

what about Corey Glover from living colour ?

he's a very talented singer, the last album of the band was in 2003,
and his solo career is not as successful as VR's one.

http://www.myspace.com/coreyglover

they could have revolving singers, like slash wants on his solo record, it could be cool but hard to tour though :P

Best idea yet, would be great band, we can only hope. 

HAHAHA YES! I like that suggestion. I got to catch Joey live on the Anthrax anniversary tour and he was great. Not sure how he'd fit with the band but I think it's a much more original suggestion then some of the same ones I keep reading over and over in this thread.

Guys and Gals, shower me with praise for I have found the right man.  None other than Chris Robinson from the Black Crowes.  A blues based rock vocalist that can do the stones, led zep and anything else. 

Check out this stones cover of "Can't You Hear Me Knockin", he is killer!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU3NupK97kA&NR=1

the crowes just put out a new album after 3 yrs seperation :-\

Well, would he be good though?  Let VR write the songs and let him do his vocals.  Could be killer!!!! 

Don't know how they would fit together on a personal level, but I would love to hear 'em play together.

The paradox here is they probably have to go with somebody unknown because most established singers don't want to have the Guns N' Roses connection overshadow everything.  But they won't hire someone unknown because VR is a very corporate gig and has been from day one.  They hired Weiland in what was a very short-sighted move, he was never a good match for the other people in the band musically, he has a well known reputation for being egotistical and has had heavily substance abuse issues for well over a decade.  But they went with him anyway because he was the biggest name and the most marketable

Then they shot their load with Contraband because they played up the GNR+STP angle so heavily in the marketing that the band never had any idea of its own.  It was marketed and sold as a corporate cash grab, and after the first album the name Velvet Revolver has basically no value.  To the point where people who would have killed for the opportunity 4 years ago would turn them down now.  The prime example being that they sent Josh Todd and Keith Nelson packing, and now Buckcherry is bigger and more relevant that VR is.  I can't imagine any established singer walking into this situation and yet I can't imagine VR hiring someone unknown.  With Slash talking solo album and Duff acting like he's over the whole thing I doubt there will ever be another VR album

Guys and Gals, shower me with praise for I have found the right man.  None other than Chris Robinson from the Black Crowes.  A blues based rock vocalist that can do the stones, led zep and anything else. 

Check out this stones cover of "Can't You Hear Me Knockin", he is killer!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU3NupK97kA&NR=1
 

Again, this guy, CHRIS FUCKING ROBINSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i don't think don't think its likely... but certainly not delusional..   yeah.. VR arent that popular right now.. but the are world class musicians.. this would prob be the best band lenny has ever played with.. its not like i'm asking him to jam with me and couple buddies at the local pub.. i liked STP.. but always hated scot for the band... they will be much better off without that fruitcake..

Chris Robinson.   :drool:

I'm still sticking with James Michael from Sixx A.M..he is not famous...and thats exactly what they need...I think it would be better if maybe just slash and duff went to work with him...or Slash and Matt....I don't really see the core line up of VR staying together being a good thing..

If they did get a new drummer, get Brian Tichey.  He was touring drummer Snake Pit 1 and Pride and Glory Drummer with Zakk Wylde.

Hasn't he already played with them? Wasn't he the stand in drummer when matt broke his hand?

Anyone mention Mike Ness from Social Distortion?  Wonder what he's up to these days.  I think he might be a decent fit.

How about George Michael?  Or maybe Miley Cyrus?

wow ... who pissed in your Cheerios this morning?  ::)

Ahem....

[Looks at calender]

[Looks at Gypsy]

 :P

So you decided to not only spoil everyone's fun but to turn a serious discussion into something silly?  :confused:

Sure...I decided to take a bit of a piss at my FRIENDS in the forums.  I thought that was allowed, from time to time.

I didn't realize we were "seriously" discussing anything of such import that that would be considered in bad taste.

I gave my "serious" suggestion a couple days back.....I decided to play around...and pretty obviously, I think, given the names I threw out...in light of the day's date.

If that offends you....I think you're being a bit too sensitive.

If you read back through this thread, I think you'll find that not everyone is taking it quite so seriously.  And, even though the thought of George Michael fronting VR might seem bizarre, I think he and Matt would get on like a house on fire - probably throw some verrry interesting parties...   ;D


Edited for typo

The mental picture you just conjured with that last bit...... :rofl:

Belly laughs and tears down the cheeks.

Social D. is still around.  Saw em twice last year. Mike told the crowd they were gonna start work on a new album.

Did not one fucking person like my Chris Robinson idea plus the youtube clip so you can hear him?  Slash needs a 70's style singer.

Sorry Smoke, a bit too southern fried for my taste..

Wasent Slash in the process of forming a band with the drummer and the bassist from The Black Crowes just before VR got started?

Yes, that is right!!!!!  would have been a killer blues based jam band..... :drool:

Falcon, have you heard Jimmy Page and the Black Crowes live at the Greek????  Sounded just like Robert Plant.  He has the Hard Rock Vocal Chops when he wants to use them....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l7snOCeJnQ

Now picture Slash next to him giving a huge ass Wah Solo using passion and sex with a vocalist that can sing like that?!?!?!?! Home run if you ask me.  VR would be an amazing band!

Noddy Holder!  :D

Just not my thing, was never a fan of The Crowes nor Chris' solo stuff.

Don't be surprised if Brett Scallions name pops up... :yes:

Had a Bad Day Agaiiiiinnnnnah, hope you would not understannnnnnnndah..... ha, he is cool.

Yah I saw the anthrax reunion twice, once where they played "among the living" from beginning to end. Anyhow, I think he'd fit better than people would imagine. It take the alternative, modern edge away from the band as well as the fashionable side and it would be a straight up dirty, balls out rock band.

I love Chris Robinson its just that very similar to 90% of the suggestions in this thread I am 100% sure it's not going to happen so theres no reason to have any discussion over it.

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKK, ugh, this band deserves the best.  I would love to have him.  Weiland, you bastard. 

they should contact Chris Isaacs!

he sang in Panic Channel. Great singer with a great set of pipes :)


but i dont think Chris is intrested in a full time band anyway

I think you mean Steve Isaacs..

april fools!!
haha...

yeah... Steve  ::)

Great thought, but i doubt that would ever happen!! Mike Ness is a punk rock legend, he's not going to join VR  :hihi:

OK, maybe that was a bit delusional.  Just yesterday, I heard their version of Ring of Fire on the radio and thought his voice would work nicely with Slash's guitar tone.  Oh well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viHh2RYj4ko

If only he wasn't a fuck up and got along with Slash.  His voice is so powerful.

I always liked it at first, and even though slash didn't...

sebastian bach anyone?

I have heard that a well known established singer is going to replace Scott W.  if band is going to continue. It isn't going to be someone with a cult following, it is going to be someone that is know to be a front man and will sell...

Scott Stapp, Chad Kroeger and Chris Cornell have been rumored to be some of the names.

If it's either of the first two count me out as a fan. And I don't know where you get your rumours from....or if you're just making stuff up. but the latter two have literally zero chance of happening. As much as it pains me to say, Nickelback is probably the most successful current band in the US right now. Chads not going to leave them. And as I posted earlier Cornell has only said in about 5 trillion interviews since he left audioslave he does not want to be in a band again-EVER. Not to mention he is already working on a 3rd solo album with timberland. Sorry if I'm coming off as a dick but it's annoying when threads get bogged down with supposed rumours that have absolutely no legs to them.

HAHAHAHAHHA.  Chris would never leave the Crowes to sing for....those guys.

Thanks for the laugh, after reading lame Chinese Democracy jokes all day, this one made my day!  : ok:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-rDWd2cGqU

A video of new band minus dave...... ha!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To the guy who recommended James Michael.  I agree he is a a very good singer, but I highly doubt he would do it.  For one he's in Sixx:AM with Nikki Sixx and he's producing the new Crue album.  So he's probably gonna be busy for awhile.  I still think Hal Ozsan is the best choice for the new singer. Not only does he seem really cool, but he can sing and write with the best of them.  Check out the following two songs and see what you think of him in his old band.  (who by the way were the best young band i've seen in awhile)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tvukow22eQM
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyCHUvV2rLA&feature=related         (song starts at about 1:30)

Justin Hawkins, of Darkness fame

Not sure why everyone keeps throwing famous singers out there.  I mean they already did that for 4 years and look how that ended. They should find someone who is not very well known and forge a new identity as a band. IMO

I think this guy is ready for a new job in VR....

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=FW0HeE9ymYU (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=FW0HeE9ymYU)

Velvet Revolver + Paul Rodgers

Ok seriously...why on earth does everyone keeping naming people who are currently tied in with other projects? especially ones more successful than VR? Paul Rogers, Chad Kroeger, Daughtry, Chris Robinson, Mike Ness, Chris Cornell: None of them has a remote chance of leaving what they're doing to join VR.

Because it was a joke.

Honestly, I can't think of anyone that's both interesting and available. But either Brett Scallions, Brody Dale, or an unknown seems like the way to go.

actually, I think james is a great idea, Sixx am is all but done and what does he do after the new crue disc? Hal's a good choice too but a major point to understand is that the new vocalist HAS to be a good songwriter, otherwise theyre doomed.

Anyone know what John Bush's status is currently? I know he turned down rejoining Anthrax after they split with Joey for the 2nd time. I think he said it's because his wife had a kid, but it may have been because he didn't wanna get into a situation like that, ya know where your 2nd choice.

What about Travis Meeks? I heard he's clean now, and I think he auditioned for the Project. Too bad Mike Patton is a Wacko Son of a Gun... :(

how about  this guy  (http://www.heretodaygonetohell.com/board/index.php?PHPSESSID=034f72d38ee3f98a71eb65e813832380&topic=49979.msg1022461#msg1022461)

unknown, can sing + new identity

i love Days of the new and was so excited when he was rumored to be the guy

but then slash said this


 
http://www.heretodaygonetohell.com/news/shownews.php?newsid=602

so i dont think it will happen but it would rock for sure if it did

hahaha

;)

Any takers on a bet that VR find a new singer, rehearse, record a new album and tour before Waxl finally drops CD?

Not me, but I'll put money on a deleted post and/or negative karma coming your way....    :beer:

http://www.mattsorum.tv/channel/2008/04/03...-goodbye-scott/

Hey Friends, Want to give a very special thanks to our amazing crew, These are the guys and girl that work there asses off bouncing around on a tour bus then getting up after no sleep to set up all the gear, get the dressing rooms ready, food for the crew and band etc etc. Hard working dedicated people who love the traveling rock n roll show. They are the foundation of Velvet Revolver. Love U guys!!!! And as you all know by now it was our last show with Scott Weiland It was great to be in the UK and Europe playing for all you great fans. Thank you for your support as well as your passion. you people go crazy and we love it. Took some pictures with my girl In Amsterdam before we left for the airport today. Feeling good about the future. Going to get back to work right away on some new music and hope to have exciting news soon.
As for Scott I wish him well.
Stay Tuned!!!!!!
Love, Matt

Didn't need it's own topic.

but it seems to me they already have a singer in mind. of perhaps an eye on someone. cause they are already going back into the studio. yeah I know putting down the music.. but they need vocals. they might have  deal with someone. (not suggesting Axl!)
but Hey cool they will be back somewhere round summer/fall/winter.  Hope cd is out before their 3rd record! :P

i still think Corey Glover is one of the best option.

check this video and imagine some slash solos on it :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-61AYZPvpEw

(he's the ex-singer of living color, a very good band).
one of my fave tracks of the gang :

http://www.deezer.com/track/71610

amazing voice :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fee1UDqGRs&feature=related

lol

how about a load of guest singers, let them do a song each

The best "singer" Slash as been with since GNR was Rod Jackson, but apparently he is like Scott, but with awesome pipes and range!  Snakepit II was a killer band.  Actually, because they had a great singer (not always lyrics, but voice) they almost were a better band.  I like that 70's style Rod had.  That is the direction they should go.  Maybe Rod is clean now or something.  He would fucking rock on Slither.

For those that don't know of live Rod, here it is.  fuck, talk about a set of pipes!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2999XTL0U8g&feature=related

Rod would be a bad choice. I remember seeing Snakepit II as the opening act for AC/DC  at Madison Square Garden in 2000.  At one point he asked the crowd how everyone was doing. There was DEAD silence. The only time that the crowd was alive during that performance  was when the band did a rendition of Mr. Brownstone.

That kind of audience reaction is typical disrespect ... Snakepit II was a fucking awesome band, and I'd have LOVED to have been there at Madison Sq Gdn ...

It's like when Bullet for my Valentine opened for GnR ... the crowds were fucking horrible to them ... and the worst thing is ... Bullet are a fucking AWESOME band (whatever small minded GnR fans may think) ... sure, they weren't the same style of music as GnR, but Axl had them open for GnR for a while ... surely the band's fans should have some level of respect for the opening bands ... especially since these bands I'm talking about were excellent!

Re: the new singer ... fuck ... i don't care ... I know they'll pick someone good :)

I am not a fan of BFMV but I didn't boo them like most of the crowd at the Hammerstein show. I don't think it was them as much as the whole building was just so pumped the fuck up it didn't matter who was up there, it wasn't Axl.

You just nailed it on the head ... and most of the time, this is something that ... especially with psycho hardcore nutter fans of massive bands ... happens a lot.  I think it's grossly unfair ... bands go on tour as support to try and break and make it ... that's the usual reason ... and for an audience to give them such a terrible reception is awful.  It's scary being on stage!!!  I know... I've played a fair number of gigs ... one even on stage at a festival with thousands of people watching.  Luckily our audience that day was insane and brilliant ... but if we'd have been supporting GnR, we'd probably have gotten boo'd off stage! lol

Ah well ... :)

 I dont know if anyone here suggested it...i didnt read the 12 pages, but if i was the one choosing, i would say Perry Farrell. Jane's Addiction is clearly a big influence for VR so... :peace:

It's a double-edged sword, I agree - tremendous exposure for a band and the chance to play in front of thousands of fans, snag is, they're not your fans and the majority are really only interested in the main event.  It's the nature of the game, I'm afraid, and if a band is serious about success, they have to accept this and just grab the opportunity with both hands.  After all, it's how the top bands worked their way up too!

And even when you reach that pinnacle, you're not immune from audiences who, if not exactly hostile, are not always as enthusiastic as they could be.  Festivals being the prime example.  Again, great opportunity to win new fans but much higher risk factor.  It's not a business for the faint-hearted!   :D

Nevertheless, I must add that I don't condone missile throwing at any show; there is never any excuse for behaviour that endangers either the band members or other members of the audience.

In VR's case, if they do decide to recruit a new singer, he/she will have the added pressure that comes with associating with ex-GNR members; I hope they're up to it this time.

If they want a guy that can nail the "Scott" voice, here is.  Listen to troubles.  Dead ringer.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=11720699

How about Courtney Love?

Journeyman... I saw Janes Addiction on Scuzz last night - and instantly thought about Perry in VR - You beat me to the post!

I thought Rod Jackson was a cheesy sounding singer - I actually liked Scott in VR and thought he suited them perfectly.

How about the guy from Candlebox?  Killer voice!

Yeah! That guy does have a killer voice. Whatever happened to them are they still together?

i think Slash should work on his solo album with all these guest singers hes supposed to have..maybe something will take off with one of those guys

Uhhh...   nope. :puke:

Robert Plant :)

Dave Wyndorf from Monster Magnet would be my top personal choice, he's pretty much the coolest cat on the planet and would bring alot of cred along with him.

It'll never happen but what the hell, thought I'd throw it out there.

With you all the way there! I would die happy if VR got Rod back in the band. Ain't Life Grand was the best thing Slash has done post- UYI days. Rod - Killer sounding voice, good melodies, good stage presence, good image. And tghe riffery and song-writing on the album was a lot better and more catchey than 90% of the stuff on Libertad. I know he had his issues with drugs which was the reason that Slash stopped working with him but as far as I know he's clean now and giving the musc biz a second attempt with another LA outfit - more country music based I think though.

So my vote goes to Rod.

Or what about the guy from "A Band Called Pain"?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut8Fn1R88kc

If you want a chic, I would go with her, the younger of the 2. That is right, she can sing!

Robin Finck

Iggy Pop

LOL!  You crrrraaaazy fool! :)

hehe ... I actually like Robin's voice ... but he's no lead singer :)

Lukas Rossi! He worked out great for Supernova : ok: and Im sure Gilby could hook them up with his number!

I agree !

but on a serious note Daughtry is the best choice

Chris Daughtry

i think they should just pick someone that are buddies with.  I'm sure that they have buddies that are lead singers.  i think  that they tried going for a big name.. that they didn't really know.. and hope that there talents would mesh and create some sick music.. it was ok.. but scot never fit in..  just get a guy that they know and like to jam with and i'm sure they will make good music.

jacboy shadddix :)

Amanda Overmyer

(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2/lordkayoss/AmandaOvermyer.jpg)

Lukas Rossi can't sing for shit. And he seems like a poser.

If we're talking Supernova singer contestants, they should go with the Aussie singer Toby Rand. He's a great rock singer!

what about that dude who used to be in Fuel?

I think reality show singers would be really, really lame.

Chris Cornell. He doesn't want to be in a band again, but I'd like to see him do one album with them. Maybe use a different singer each album.

Gavin Rosdell (sp?), the lead singer of Bush, would be interesting.

Richard Patrick from Filter and Army Of Anyone. That would be a nice slap in the face to STP.

Filter actually got back together I think. I thought I read their playing the same festival as STP.

Shannon Hoon if he was still alive...
but i think shannon would be to great of an artist to work in the straigh forward cheap rock VR plan on doing...

still he'd be amazing, to bad he's no longer with us. RIP

That would be Brett Scallions, I'd mentioned him earlier as well.

I know dude..... it was a joke

but anyways Toby seemed cool but he doesnt seem "heavy" enough.

yeah he is one of the more logical choices...i see alot of people listing guys who are in bands that a far more successful than VR...like Daughtry....I would go with James Michael from Sixx am or Brett Scallions

Agreed, depends on Brett's Riders On The Storm commitments I suppose - amongst other things I'm sure. 

The more I think about it, Billy Morrison's probably the best fit.  I'd really like to see him get a shot.

Tons of front man experience without the front man disease - gets along with all the VR guys on personal and musical levels as well.

AND he is funny as hell!

Ya, he's just cool in general. 

Doesn't take himself too seriously and is truly appreciative of the life he leads. 

He's a helluva musician ta boot - frontman, guitarist and bass player.  Multi talented for sure.

Can right a catchy lyric and a crunchy, melodic rock song as well.

Billy singing with Kushner on Guitar and Sorum on Drums.... Hmmm... Sounds decent.

More billy morrison and brett scallions.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpDZR-CGJoM&feature=related

And he's dress for the role... ;)

http://www.mattsorum.tv/channel/2008/04/14/billy-morrison-and-donovan-leitch-at-sorumnoce/

Yep, he sounds great on the Circus Diablo record as well - which is how I would envision him sounding with VR.

Like I said before, the lack of "front man disease" is a very attractive quality and should play in his favor if considered.

billy always has a million things going on, i really doubt he'd want to add much more to his plate

Don't be so sure... ;)

Beyond the wild success of Camp Freddy, Billy's always been "this close" to getting the "big break" so to speak.

"Into A Circle" came on at the end of the post punk scene, "Stimulator" gets signed by Geffen
then lost in the corporate shuffle, The Cult went on ice following the "Beyond Good and Evil" world tour, "Doheny" had huge buzz but couldn't get the right deal and Circus Diablo gets put on hiatus with the majority of it's core members going back to their day jobs in The Cult, VR, The Almighty etc..

He's got a great backstory as well.  His bout with addiction(s) rivaled and in some cases, surpassed VR's rehab crew.  The guy shoulda been dead more than once, he just never glorifies it and lives in the present day.

If given the opportunity, smart money says he'd give it a go.

From the couple of video blogs/interviews I've seen of Billy, he does seem like a decent guy.  I've yet to see him live though, maybe I should try to catch a Camp Freddy show one of these days.

Here's a clip a Billy in front man mode with Circus Diablo doing a cover
of The Cult's "Rain".

He nails it big time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhElzJ9rGIg

Doubt he'd have any problems with the VR material...

me

that was great!  now I do want to see him live! Thing is, most CF shows are benefit shows - they're either invitiation-only or you have to pony up a bunch of cash for some cause or another.  Now we just need Matt to pop the question to Billy on the radio show, maybe he could drop down on one knee too while explaining that he should never be late for a gig.

I definatley want 1-2 more albums of VR.

Gavin Rossdale is doing a solo thing, and I know it isn't going to happen but I wouldn't mind seeing Gavin at the helm of this beast singing some things, but it wouldn't work.

Bach is a great choice... why not!!!

 :)

you're crazy - Lars Ulrich, Slash, Duff, Sebastian bach

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7tiHBPTSIw

Eh, Baz is undeniably talented but none the less lame. Everything he sings and especially writes just seem so cheesy and contrived. Not that VR are a really "deep" band to begin with sans a couple of songs but I have just never been a fan. That being said I am not at all worried about him becoming the next VR frontman for a multitude of reasons including VR not being interested 5 years ago and Baz's newfound friendship and much deserved loyalty to Axl.

They're doing public shows at the Roxy every Thursday in May, $25 I believe..

after thinking about it, I think they should take about six months off with the search for a singer-I'm fearing another Rod Jackson nightmare-I would wait and see if someone established wants the gig

rod jackson kicks ass, haven't read what slash said about him in his autobiography though?

I loved Eric Dover and the first Snakepit album, and just hated the second one-not sure if it was Rod Jackson's fault-I should not blame him-I was surprised at what Slash said about him-he seems to have fallen off the face of the earth, though-it's a matter of taste, though-it's music, everyone has different tastes

he is awesome. i don't see it though.

As much as I hate Kid Rock, that would be a great move for the band.

Then again, someone has to write the lyrics... so maybe not (see: "American Baddass")

A lot of people are throwing out names of guys who are WAY TOO successful to even consider fronting VR at this point.  No offense to Slash and co., but Kid Rock sells out shows on his own, why would he give that up to join up with a group that has had trouble getting along with lead singers?  I think they'd be better off going with someone under the radar.  Someone with less of an ego, that wouldn't mind letting Slash have the spotlight.

If I could sing, I would do it and feel honored!

Shirley fucking Manson

(http://www.hipersonica.com/images/shirley_manson.jpg)

 8)

Now that would be cool, love her/Garbage.

It'll never happen, but a helluva suggestion.

I always dug her. She's got a cool voice and some of her lyrics are so fuckin creepy it's great lol Especially "Cup Of Coffee".

Best suggestion yet.

No thanks

Before you flame, think, could Rob Thomas handle it?  I would say his range is equal to Scott's and he is a terrific song writer.  Only thing is he is "pop" rock.  Could he transition? 

I think we need a real rock guy, but he would be interesting.

Sorry smoke, I think i just threw up a little in my own mouth..

rob thomas has already got matchbox 20 and a sucessful solo career

Duff!  :D

Seriously, every song duff sings kick ass. VR should play "Good News" from neurotic outsiders.

From the Gibson site...

Before Scott Weiland became Velvet Revolver?s lead singer, Slash was writing in a vacuum. He didn?t know who was going to be laying down vocals over his riffs, and had no real sense of where the songs should go. He didn?t even know if he was writing for a tenor or a baritone, whether the singer would bring a rock and roll howl or a bluesy moan.

The original ad he placed read like this: ?Unnamed artist looking for singer-songwriter somewhere in the realm of early Alice Cooper/Steve Tyler, the harder-edged side of McCartney and Lennon.? That covers a lot of ground.
Everyone from Sebastian Bach (Skid Row) and Travis Meeks (Days of the New) to Todd Kerns (The Age of Electric) and Josh Todd (Buckcherry) gave it a shot.

I meant it!  ;)

Duff kicks ass as a singer!

I did too! I wasn't being sarcastic. I really love just about every song I have ever heard Duff sing. I think he has really unique inflection and a great tone, albeit not much range. And "Good News" would be awesome to hear at a show.

It would be a wonderful choice if they didnt find any suitable singer. I would be just fine with it!   :)

"Good News" is a fine tune.  : ok:

Iggy Pop would be cool.

 8)

John Bush from Anthrax ;D

Amazing singer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us_IxW5LcvY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us_IxW5LcvY)

I believe they need to go with a young unknown with a great range and stage prescence.  Then change the name of the band because its not really VR without Scott.  Maybe fire Matt because he seems to be a douchebag.  Definitely should take some time off for a while before coming back and playing together.  Slash should do his solo project next and Duff should record another solo album thats straight up punk rock. 

That'd be fuckin cool.

I really doubt that VR will continue... at least for a while... Slash want to record a solo album n' Duff will return with Loaded so I doubt... but

what about Ian Astbury? kickin' ass performer n' if he sang covers of Doors with Manzarek, Krieger n' Densmore in The Doors of 21st Century why don't he could sing covers from the another L.A. greatest band  ;)

Eric Dover have a great voice... n' sounds more possible

 ... and he would fit in with the mentality.

Also is friend n' former bandmate with Matt  ;)

i think they will get someone completly new that no one has worked with before maybe

what does eric dover look like these days anyways? havnt heard much since snakepit

He toured with Gilby Clarke on South America last December... playin' guitar n' lead vocals in some Snakepit n' Supernova tunes... (also SCOM)

Eric from 07.  I like him too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKxvBPZBTr0


Older song from him... cool voice..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1NZOpyNsIk&NR=1

I wouldn't mind if VR goes on a hiatus so that Slash can release his solo work. :D

Sebastian Bach did an interview today w/ a local radio station in Tampa, Florida for promotion of his upcoming show w/ Poison.   
Nothing too new, but they asked him that there was rumor that he might be in the running (again) for the lead singer of VR. 
He said he talked to Slash a couple of weeks ago but said that he really wasn?t interested at this point.  He said that he wouldn?t feel right about it due to his friendship with Axl and also he couldn?t see himself singing Scott Weiland songs.  However, he didn?t rule it out.  He said that they would have to write some really killer music together in order for him to consider it.  He said he believes his new album is better than any VR one.   
I don?t see him a good fit for VR either.   

On a side note, he must have dropped Axl?s name like 20x in that 5 min interview.   It was weird that the DJ didn?t ask him to elaborate on any of it. 
The only thing the DJ asked about Axl was that if they ever sat around and said ? we need to get our old bands back together.  Bach of course said that has never come up in conversation.  He said that would be like saying.. ?Hey, I wish we could go back to High School?. 
Bach did say that Dr. Pepper owes him a case now. 

Very interesting. 

Neither are they Baz, neither are they.... ::) :rofl:

In my opinion Angel Down is way better than Libertad...

As bad as it flopped I really liked Libertad. I thought it was better than Contraband. Angel Down is awful. I tried listening t it a ton of times but even the songs with my favorite singer of all time didn't do anything for me. Bach has a great voice but I've never been too big a fan of anything he's done. Slave to the grind is decent but other than that it's all pretty bad to me.

I have to agree, I don't think that is going to happen.

But the front of that quote is...He said he talked to Slash a couple of weeks ago but said that he really wasn?t interested at this point.

So did Baz call Slash to make a pitch for himself?

Who knows what the circumstances/content regarding any recent conversation was between the 2, who really cares?

There's no way that band will ever have that guy fronting them.

It may not have been likely to happen, but if there was no way ever, then why even have the discussion with Baz in the first place?

The fact that the discussion was had indicates there was some possibility, some interest there.

Ali

Yes, you get my point.

And I guess I care.  :D

Apologies for shooting the messenger Funk, my tolerance for Baz blathering on about anything has reached zero.

Maybe Slash just called some of the guys that had an audition for VR in the past, like Baz, Kelly Schaeffer, Josh Todd, Travis Meeks... that doesn't sound strange... n' doesn't mind that one of 'em will be VR next singer...

No worries...but noted for future Sebastian posts. :hihi:

here is the interview. 
http://buckethead.98rock.com/cc-common/mainheadlines2.html?feed=&article=3649852

baz would be great fit.. and i think it could be a commercial success...   they might be thought odf as 80s has beens... but i think the music could win fans over.... buckcherry was able to let the music  do the talking... and now have a platinum album..  baz was awesome with skid row.. i think they would sound like a updated 2008 version of skid row..but with a even more talented band...  i didn't love angle down.. but it was because i wasn't into the metal.. i didn't really like the band... i think baz with this band would be a huge succes.. most of the people that follow vr are huge gnr fans... i think most people would have rather had baz in the first place... i liked scot in stp.. but not at all in vr. 

bahahahaha The DJ's name is Buckethead?

Thanks for posting...here is the transcript from Blabbermouth:


SEBASTIAN BACH Says Joining VELVET REVOLVER Would Be 'Really Awkward' - May 7, 2008

Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach was interviewed yesterday (Tuesday, May 6) on "The Buckethead Show" on Tampa's 98 Rock radio station.

The entire nine-minute chat is now available for streaming and download at this location.

During the interview, Bach was asked if there is any truth to the rumors that he is being considered for the lead-singer position in VELVET REVOLVER following that group's recent split with Scott Weiland.

"I've talked to Slash [VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist] recently," Sebastian revealed. "I think it'd be really awkward for me to join that band. 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. If we came up with some incredible new songs, then maybe I'd think about it, but honestly, I'm very close friends with Axl [Rose, GUNS N' ROSES singer], and he sings three songs on my new record. I think Dr. Pepper owes me a case of free soda. [Laughs] [Referring to the Dr. Pepper soft drink company's announcement that it will offer a free can of its signature soda to 'everyone in America' if GN'R releases its long-delayed new album, 'Chinese Democracy', in 2008 ? Ed.] Axl's been so nice to me ? he's helped me out my whole career. In SKID ROW he helped us out, and in my solo band he brought me around the world, and then sang three songs on my new CD, which is pretty mind-blowing. I don't know? It's a cut-throat business, but Axl's been so nice to me, I don't think I would feel comfortable just joining VELVET REVOLVER and singing his songs every night. So I don't think that's gonna happen."

Not a chance in hell.


Inclusion of the Savage Animal would solidify that perception.


Going from a bona fide rock star to a bona fide coattail riding baffoon isn't gonna win anyone over..


Buckcherry has a talented frontman..


Not anyone wanting the band to have any current relevence or
musical credibility.

Picture this:

That guy singing "Slither".

I rest my case.

A-men. Oh by the way maybe you know? Is Baz friends with Axl? And has Axl ever sang on any of Baz's songs? God I really wish he would mention these things in more interviews so I would know. I mean only saying it 5000 times still makes you wonder if it's true.

Would you rather him talk about his upcoming appearance on Gone Country or his previous reality show appearances?  Would that make you happier?  The guy is free to talk about whatever he wants, he's not looking to please you or anyone else on this board.

How about that bald guy from American Idol? Daugrty....

It sure would suck--but at least it could sell...

What about that guy from Stone Sour? I love his voice.  ;)

I just think it's extraorinarily lame how much name dropping he does with Axl. If you want to argue that thats a cool thing to do be my guest.

That and whomever/whatever else he's constantly yapping about in that high rpm/low IQ world he resides in.

I still think someone like John Corabi would be cool. He's not that well-known, but has been in the industry as long as the rest of them have. And I still think he helped produce one of Motley Crue's best albums, even if the general public didn't think so.

Check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MY33fw2XCE

Well that's your take, I on the other hand, the only reason I would listen to a Baz interview is to hear him talk about Axl.  And I realize he doesn't give any new information, he just repeats the same things in every interview, but that's what interviews are for.  Outside of the GNR community and whatever hard core Sebastian Bach fans are out there, the information he gives in those interviews is new the rest of the world.  People listening to a radio station in Tampa may not be up on the goings on in the world of Sebastian Bach and or Axl Rose, and let's face it that's the most interesting thing going for Baz right now, his affiliation with Axl.  He has mad respect for the man and speaks highly of him, I really don't see what the big deal is.  I get it, not everyone likes the guy, but give the guy a break.  He's proud of what he's done and he wants to let everyone he can know about it, and dropping Axl's name doesn't hurt anyone.

As for Baz fronting VR, I just can't see that happening.  I wanted him to get the job from the start over Scott, but a lot has happened over the years.  A lot has been said by both parties, and while it was nothing too damaging and I'm sure they could/already have reconciled I just don't see it as a match right now.  If for some reason they did choose Sebastian I would view that as a shot at Axl by Slash and co.  They know how close Axl and Baz are, that'd be like stealing him away.  I don't think their choosing him would be out of genuine respect, there'd be underlying agendas.  Anyway, very unlikely.

Linda Perry. 

John Corabi already ruined Motley Crues career for a decade...keep him away from Slash...

Linda Perry would Rock!!!!!!


This was a killer song though....  Can VR top this one?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vewm5l-i-yw

If taking them to another level of musicianship and song-writing is 'ruining' then I'd agree with you.
That one album he recorded with the Crue shits on everything else they've done prior to or after that.

I don't know why Crue fans, or even fans of rock music in general don't like that album. It kicks ass. :beer:

I agree on the fact that they need a new name, VR is to much scott wich is fine by me since I thinhk that Scott is a fucking awsome singer pure chameleon, he could sing anything, to bad he's an ass most of the time.

New bandname, new singer....

I know Slash mentioned he didn't want a female singer but why not juliette Lewis, that be a perfect fit for a straight forward rock and roll band.

over and out..........

This is probably posted somewhere on here, but I couldn't find it.  Sounds like Slash wants a lead singer who doesn't have issues and isn't controlling.  Baz certainly wouldn't be a good fit then.  I don't know about the other guys mentioned, as I haven't been able to witness their behavior in 20 different reality shows.  But something tells me that's not gonna be an easy task.  Good luck with that Slash, isn't that the definition of a lead singer? 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk4Yoimf1hc

Corey Taylor already sing in both stone sour and slipknot

I just hope they can get someone that can gel well with their sound and fully contribute to the band. I enjoyed Scott and the music in both albums though I did enjoy their 2nd more than the 1st.

Really, I just hope they dont get Bach. I was a fan of Skid, but not a big one, and I am not fan of his solo work. Hopefully a singer can found soon and a new album can be made because I want to hear more music from this band.  :smoking:

Chris Robinson.


Not Bach.

Prince

Again, NO.

(Their styles wouldn't match, and it would create another Scott-like situation.)

Tony Trujillo

I really, really hope the next singer doesn't come from the RockStar show :nervous:

I think that show has been cancelled (see the supernova flop)

If it were to be a woman, Joan Jett hasn't been too busy to lately. Too, she was hot ...

Emphasis on was.

^excuse the inebriation. I have a problen with tenses lately

Well they need someone a bit different or everything will just be one dimensional. Personally I think 'GnR with a hint of Black Crowes swagger' would be pretty awesome.  :drool:  But maybe that's just me.

I don't know man, to me it sounds like they are going with the singer from Linkin Park.  Evidently he tore shit up at the Camp Freddy show on Friday. My prediction is that they will audition people and hype it up, but they will use the LP guy in the end, just like the last time. IMO :peace: But I'm into the Black Crowesy swagger thing. I think that would best suit Slash.

chester bennington won't go from LP to VR

Too me Robinson's blues style fits perfect with Slash's.....  I think Chris would be a much better fit than Scott, just won't ever happen..  Robinson is huge Stones type guys like Slash.

Matt Sorum

All VR's issues solved at once.

 ;)



/jarmo

Jarmo, it really surprised me how good his voice is.  I like it and a few of his tunes.  Not bad..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kirIrSTHJoA

Chester from other night.. Paradise City.  I think he would be good.

 :hihi:

C'mon. She still looks damn good for a chick her age. She definitely isn't embarrassing herself in those skimpy leather outfits.

If they want Chester they will HAVE to go the route of having a different lead singer each album. He's not leaving LP for VR. But I like the idea of a different VR singer each album out.

yeah it would be cool, dunno how they would do with touring though, but i guess LP had a long break between their second and latest album so if they did that again chester could rock for real with VR ;)

i'd dig if they gave justin hawkins a call

Chris is way too laid back and Slash's style is "go go go."

That and the Crowes are touring until the end of the year.  ;D

Game over.  Let's not bring Chris up again, k?

Thanks

May 13, 2008

MATT SORUM on the search for a new VELVET REVOLVER frontman

VELVET REVOLVER's search for a singer to replace SCOTT WEILAND is apparently going well, at least according to MATT SORUM. The drummer says it's a lot easier this time around than when they first got together, because now people know a bit about them and their music. He says this time, quote, "we've got thousands and thousands of people coming at us with, you know, auditions and stuff."

source abc radio network

http://93x.com/blog.asp?id=699185&SBID=4444

No need to look, Chester wants in.

I don't think he does ;)

I wouldn't mind Josh Todd, although i'm pretty sure he's committed to Buckcherry. I may be wrong though.....

Chester sounds good in the vids, whether he'd fit in VR is another thing. It could work, i think there'd be more chance of it failing though imo.

she got beat up by age.....what's she about 90 now
the chick from mcqueen did a good job of it's so easy but the sound kinda sucked

personally i think christina aguilera would sound great fronting VR

Josh Todd and Chester Bennington would never go, they're already in bands that are currently bigger and more successful than VR

Besides which, Todd wouldn't go crawling back.  He and Keith Nelson started writing and recording with the VR guys and were booted by Slash without so much as an explanation.  Now after Buckcherry is bigger than VR and they succeeded on their own terms and on their own merits, there's no way they'd go back

Yeah, Josh pretty much ran Slash down a few years back, so I don't think that's happening :hihi:

Not a big loss in my book.

Chester has a side band coming out pretty soon, if VR was another side project then yes, but it's not going to be his baby. I never really liked that guy until recently. His Paradise City was pretty killer.

My list of "dream singers," for one album each:

1 - Chris Cornell
2 - Chester Bennington
3 - Perry Ferrell
4 - Phil Anselmo
5 - Shirley Manson
6 - Mike Patton
7 - Gavin Rossdale John Bush
8 - Billy Corgan
9 - Lenny Kravitz
10 - Axl Rose  ;D

 

I'd like either John Corabi or John Bush, then they could head in a heavier rock direction. : ok:

Hey! Did you not see pick #7 ?? :hihi:

I don't think any female singers should be in VR. At least, not as long as that sexual predator Matt Sorum is around. :hihi:

Izzy or Duff.  ;D




haha :rofl:

I still think whitfield crane would be among the absolute favourites for the job.. he'd sound great on theor old songs and they could keep their direction of music or go some other place with it :hihi:

While we're on the subject of unlikely singers for VR, why not get Elvis?

That would sell a few albums and generate buzz.....



Slash couldn't get Snakepit2 working when he had an unknown singer in the band.

VR didn't work when they had a superstar (in his own mind) in the band.


So what's next? Somebody well known who has his own career on the side? Would that work?





/jarmo

Desperate times call for desperate actions?

Jarmo, don't be so negative.  The album "Ain't Life Grand" was a great album. VR has made some good music.  Slither is one of the best hard rock songs this decade.  Frankly, we have no clue who VR will get.  Many here like how Chester sings and he seems to get along great with the guys.  I also like the idea of Whitfield Crane.  I think the 2nd Singer has a better chance of Success cause in the media's mind, he only has to live up to Scott and not Axl.  Its hard to top Axl.  

That reminds me of hiring a guitar player from a bigger more popular and current band to fill the shoes of a legend only to have him vanish and to be speculated over.

Can you be more specific?  I'm confused, I thought we were talking about VR looking for a new singer.  I had no idea they were looking to replace Dave.

 :'(

Jarmo needs attention Axl. Please help him.

Sounds more like you need it.  :'(

You realist you. Posting lists with dream lead singers.






Your opinion, fair enough.

The fact is, he went with an unknown singer and it didn't work out like he had planned.

Because, apparently, the guys in the band wanted to live the rock n' roll dream.

Would it work this time with VR?

Imagine picking some guy from a club band. Suddenly he's singing in a band with pretty well known musicians....

That's a big transition.






/jarmo

Good point, VR is pigeon holed in who they could get.   I don't know if they could get Chester, but they SHOULD try.

Ok, I'll play along.

So they get a guy who's more successful in his own band.

To just record or do you expect them to tour too?

That might put Linkin Park on hiatus for something like two years.

Then you have the old "I'm going back to my old band" thing. Would that work well with the others?

Let's say he wanted to go on a summer tour with Linkin Park.

Suddenly VR seems like his Camp Freddy. A little side project while for the others it's their main priority.





/jarmo

Yeah, like dream bands, line ups, matches... Do you know what it means, or is it hard for you to talk out of your ass for the bug burrowed in it?

Axl, jarmo really needs your attention. He read all of Slash's book just so he could scan it for errors and post them on the internet... He's so lonely...

Making it personal like many of the others who got banned are you? Very clever...



Bye!



It's amusing how these so called level headed fans, who know everything about GN'R and what they should do, always go for the personal insults aimed at me and then act like they were banned because they disagreed with me. No, you were banned because you're an fucking idiot who can't handle a discussion without trying to insult me.





/jarmo

LP is a HUGE band....  But who know.  Maybe some of the guys want a hiatus for a couple years.  He just seem less devisive and has a great range.  So if he did some songs for a record and breif tour I would be happy.  I want albums anyway, tours are just sugar on top.  A Perfect Circle mixes the two well.

Ill say it again...they should just get Brett Scallions and call it a day...he actually would fit in perfectly with that band

I don't think it matters whether the singer is established or just an unknown. If he can sing, write decently and more importantly gel with the band, it should be a go.

In a perfect world.

But then we know money issues and egos get involved.


Especially if they get an established singer who wants to do other stuff as well.




/jarmo

Please, God no, I thought Snakepit 2 was terrible

I've heard that was more or less the reason John Todd didn't get the VR gig the first time. I personally will take "Fifteen" over and above either records VR turned out with Scott.

In Slash's book he claims that the reason they got booted was that Todd was singing off key and Nelson was mostly replicating Slash's guitar parts for the rhythm

According to Todd, Slash gave them the axe without so much as an explanation.  Slash's story doesn't exactly sound believable.  First of all, Todd singing off key has never been an issue on the Buckcherry albums or his solo album, his vocals have always sounded good and he sounds pretty much identical live as he does on the albums.  So why would it be an issue here?  Second, the rhythm guitar was a total non-factor on Contraband anyway.  Third, even if it was true, why wouldn't someone be it the producer, the engineer, or Slash himself, ask Todd to re-do his vocals?  It's not that big of a deal, the singer lays down multiple takes on damn near every album released.  Why wouldn't someone make the suggestion that Nelson try to make his rhythm playing more varied?  Both of those sound like ridiculous reasons to kick someone out of a band especially when you're in the early stages of writing and recording

The much more logical train of thought is that they invited these guys into the fold and kicked them to the curb when the word that they could get someone who was not necessarily a better fit musically but was a bigger name who would be more likely to sell records.  They knew Todd and Nelson were a package deal so they kicked both to the curb, brought in the big name singer, and brought in an anonymous rhythm player who would know his role and be happy just to be there

It will be interesting to see who they hire.  My guess is they'll go after a big name but won't get anyone to bite so they'll hire someone less well known which may be the best thing for them musically

The quote was the Todd's vocals are "grating" and not musical enough.  Listen to the song "Sorry" by Buckcherry.  An example of a guy that can't sing and only scream.

Todd pwns weilands singing

just like buckcherry pwns VR

sorry kicks ftp's ass

I think Josh TOdd has a excellent rock voice. HE really can't "sing" but you don't have to be able to sing to be a good rock singer..

ya know?

Freddie Mercury can "sing" rock songs

Vince Neil is a decent singer, but he can't "sing"

Josh TOdd would of ruled in VR... too bad...

they are almost more sucessful than VR in terms of sales and tour profits

That's your opinion, I guess that Slash and them just invited him to come record without listening to any of his music?  I somehow doubt they invited him to start writing and recording without hearing his music.  I'm sure they'd heard Check Your Head and For The Movies to know what JT would sound like on a slower song.  If that was the problem, Slash and Co. would have just told him that they didn't think it was the right match chemistry wise or whatever.

The fact that Slash booted them without an explanation makes this excuse seem unlikely.  It's easy enough to tell someone that it's a fit/chemistry issue, no hard feelings.  But it's harder to say "hey look, we recruited you to come do this but now we have a chance to get someone that's a bigger name who will sell more records".  But Todd said that nobody from VR even told them why they'd been kicked out, and nobody from VR ever offered an explanation until 4 years after the fact

But, whatever.  Buckcherry is better than VR anyway and are now more relevant and selling more records as well so Slash giving them the boot was probably the best thing that ever happened to them.  They succeeded on their own terms without piggy-backing on someone else's name and history

Shotgun Blues, Todd is a hard drug user and I don't think the guys wanted an open user around them eventhough they have all used.  Also I wanted Josh Todd very badly in VR, but I agree with Slash about his diveristy in his vocal range.  I am not a weiland fan, but VR isn't buckcherry.  You Got No Right would sound like shit with Todd.  Todd is cool and has great attitude, but he isn't a good singer.  VR needs a singer and a screamer...  Chester can do both.   Weiland can sing, but not scream.  Todd can Scream but not sing. 

But that once again comes back to the issue at hand, nobody is going to leave their own more successful band at the height of their careers to front a crumbling supergroup that has lost its novelty

As for JT being a hard drug user, that's just speculation, by his own words he hasn't been for years

Look, nobody outside of the situation will probably know exactly what happened between VR and the Buckcherry guys but it's not that hard to connect the dots.  Todd and Nelson were invited into the fold, Slash and Sorum always talk about how they're all about "real" blue collar rock n roll which is exactly what Todd and Nelson are.  They started writing and recording songs.  According to them, they were let go without an explanation.  Then they went out and brought in someone who is a notorious "ego" guy with a long history of drug problems, everything personality wise they supposedly wanted to avoid, someone who is not really the bad assed blue collar rocker they were supposedly looking for, but someone who was a big name from a famous and popular band who would generate hype and sell records.  Slash claims he was always a fan of Weiland, although he also said he hadn't heard hardly any of STP's music and years before had stated that he "hated" Pearl Jam and other bands from that era. 

If musical quality is their primary interest they should hire someone unknown who is a good fit musically can also deal with the GnR connection.  But their track record doesn't suggest that's what they'll do

Doesn't sound too urgent. :D


Sorum also told NME.COM that Velvet Revolver are still actively looking for a new singer since the departure of Scott Weiland last month. "We'll find someone eventually," he said.

http://www.nme.com/news/guns-n-roses/36644

duff is doing stuff with loaded, slash has a solo album to record and sorum appears busy with camp freddy...what's the rush no sense jumping into somethign when they have other stuff to get out of the way, besides based on the first search it'll prolly take about a year or so before they fiind someone

When I saw Buckcherry last year and during the breakdown in lit up he said he likes to use coke so he can keep drinking. Might have been a joke but I've never heard him say anything about getting clean.

I sincerely hope you're kidding about "Sorry" that's about as real as rock singing gets.

According to Polluxlm, he is available.


I made that up

I don['t think your argument "holds water". Either one of those guys would have "jumped" at the chance, so they could have "kicked either one to the curb. Though, you might be there as regards rhythm players. At the time, Weiland wa a "nobody", that hadn't sold crap, but, who knows ...

Really???!!!  :o

Edit: Just read the smallprint, i was really excited then.........  ::)

From Newsok.com

Here's a fine idea when it comes to reunions: Lead singers should stop believing the messiah in the mirror and learn to play nice. That sounds easy and trite, but Scott Weiland is doing it now with Stone Temple Pilots after a few years in a nonproductive relationship with Velvet Revolver.

Now, Velvet Revolver's Slash, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum are reportedly considering reality television as a way of solving their human resources problem.

Fri May 16, 2008

Linky to article here:

http://newsok.com/article/keyword/3244028/

Of course there's no source cited within the article, using every reporters
favorite word "reportedly" to justify innuendo...

Didn't they do a reality show in the past?

Rockers Sign Up For VH1 Reality Show
http://realitytv.about.com/od/realitytvnewsgossip/a/velvetrevolver.htm

I think it may have started with that in mind but ended up being a documentary in VH1's "Inside" series.

buckcherry sucks donkey balls.."Lit Up" is their only good tune IMO

I agree... They are a bad copy of appetite...  I enjoy them, but they don't inspire me at all..  And yes shotgun, JT is a human vacuum for cocain.

Glad you know him.  You can say they're a rip off of GnR or AC/DC but at least their music is genuine.  There's a reason that they have continued to sell records for nearly a decade even as the industry declines and even though they've never had even halfway decent label support, their music has an authentic and genuine type of energy, which is something that VR desperately needs

Jet sold well too.  Neither are original. AC/DC and GNR were.  Get it?

But I never said Buckcherry was original did I?  I said their music had a genuine and authentic energy to it.  .  Besides, it's not like VR attempts to be original in any way, shape or form so why is that even relevant to the discussion?  VR goes out of their way to tell everybody that they're authentic and that they make "real" rock n' roll, they mention it in every interview.  Meanwhile Buckcherry just does it, and people can tell they are genuine, which is why their last album sold a million copies with cheap videos and very little promotion aside from constant touring, and VR couldn't even crack 250,000 with a big budget video, interviews in every rock magazine, late night talk show appearances, heavy label promotion.  VR needs to stop telling everyone that they're this great, "real" rock band and just be it

VR's music is a far cry from creative or original, so if they want people to start caring about them again they have to actually make it genuine.  They can't just phone it in and hope the name of the band they used to be in sells records for them.  That worked once, it won't work again

Either way, this whole argument only started because people keep making irrational suggestions for who the lead singer would be.  The notion of Josh Todd leaving his own band which is flying high to a band that's on life support and kicked him out without an explanation is illogical.  Same with Chester Bennington, leaving his own highly successful band for a collapsed supergroup whose last album flopped badly

VELVET REVOLVER Drummer Says Singer Search Is 'Coming Along' - May 19, 2008

Sorum has had a busy couple of weeks between launching his boutique and paying tribute to bandmate Slash at a recent MusiCares benefit. But he also told The Pulse of Radio that the search for a new VELVET REVOLVER singer is moving forward. "It's coming along," he said. "People are sending stuff in. The first time we were looking for a singer it was a little tougher, 'cause people didn't really know what we were doing musically, I guess. So this time it's gotten out of control, especially with the Internet and things like that, we've got just thousands and thousands of people coming at us with, you know, auditions."

Blabbermouth.net

I would rather hear that hey have a top 5...

Matt Sorum ofcourse:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wdqo1rQuck&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd8xb-htQ6c&feature=related

paul black is free now

What about:
                     Jeff Keith from Tesla,
                     Corey Glover Living Color
                     Josh Homme Queens of the Stone of Age
                     Dave Wyndorf Monster Magnet
                     Mark Lanegan Screaming Trees
                     Scott Stapp Creed
                     John Bush Anthrax

I have not heard these guys in a while and I think they may be suitable candidates for the VR gig.

absolutely not josh home
wyndorf could be cool but didn't monster magnet release a new album like last year..
scott stapp, not another grunge singer for me

He's busy in his new band Gutter Twins with his good friend Greg Dulli and also touring to promote the new album he just released with Isobel Campbell.




/jarmo

I know that its just people freely posting things but some people are saying on the Rolling Stone site that there is a guy from the UK with the initials NS. He supposedly jammed with them and they liked, when they were over there. I wonder if anyone on this board has heard anything about this.

Would be prettyfunny if somehow Mark Lanegan did it.

Jarmo's head would explode cause he would then have to support VR :hihi: :hihi: :hihi: :hihi:

Lol would love Lanegan in VR.
Would be funny coz at the Lanegan forum they hate slash so the bitchin wud be endless  ;)
Never happen though coz VR aint Lanegan's thing, and would mean id have to wait longer for anuva solo album.
Still think chris cornell would work, he needs to be in a decent band after the train wreck of a 2nd solo album

Gutter Twins > VR.....  :P


Maybe Matt Sorum would love the idea of Mark singing for VR. At least he's not dancing around the stage stealing all the attention from him.....




/jarmo

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/video_news/velvet_revolver_say_no_to_reality_show_plan_to_announce_lead_vocalist.html

interesting

I don't think that they are planning to annouce the lead singer.  I think they are going to announce the online audition thing and give people the heads up as to where to submit their videos and such.

the most interesting thing was the name change part

that would suggest to me an established frontman will be the singer

then again who knows.....

Yeh GT>VR, perhaps VR could take that as an example, have to lead singers, as long as Duff is one  :D
Not sure what sorum would make of Mark, the man who does absolutely nufin and manages to have a huge stage presence. At least he wudnt have to jump in to the crowd if sum1s being a dick, would just stare at them, trust me when he does that its enuf to make ur head explode  :peace:

Think VR shud get duff to sing more though, he's no frontman but he has the chop's

they might come back called just: Revolver

lenny kravitz ;D

I'd LOVE to hear Anselmo sing Slither

did anyone dropped the name of brett scallions yet? no? well then: brett scallions!

Very unlikely

whoa really? :P

i'd love to hear him sing slither.. not joining VR ;) if down would cover slither that would be awesome :drool:

I'd love to hear Anselmo singing Right Next Door To Hell   :yes:

From the Rumor Mill: Velvet Revolver Still Looking for a New Singer, and It Might Just Be That Dude From Ligion

Posted June 04, 2008

So we've been tipped off that Velvet Revolver's search for a new lead singer (since Scott Weiland bailed in April) may have landed the band at local alt-rock (and 102.9 The Buzz) fave Ligion's doorstep! That's right: The Layne Staley-ish look-alike is apparently one of two singers being considered for the dubious title of Velvet Revolver frontman. Apparently, VR considered using a reality show to audition new singers, but recently scrapped the idea.

We have no idea if any of this is true, but as responsible journalists, we felt we should post the unsubstantiated rumor immediately.

Photo: http://blogs.nashvillescene.com/nashvillecream/2008/06/from_the_rumor_mill_velvet_rev.php

Ligion- Get Over Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAi_3Z34138

Well, I guess he has the look.  You could stand him up there in place of Scott and not tell much difference.  However, I thought his voice was a little too similar to everything else that's on hard rock radio these days.

I hope not. I had to turn it off when the chorus came in. Shite. Shite song, shite lyrics, average vocals. And if that's the song they want us to check out, their other stuff is probably shite too.

Still, with all the rumours out there, this one will probably turn out to be false.

That's just the first one that came up on YouTube...I added that. ;D

Oh, ok then. Still shite!

There's more  :D

Velvet Revolver's New Singer May Come From A Land Down Under

A tipster has very important innuendo regarding the new singer of Velvet Revolver, which will not be picked by reality-TV committee: "I have some new information coming from fans/family close to the hard rock Australian band Rose Tattoo to which Slash & Duff are HUGE fans of and shared the stage with many times, that Duff has been in communications with an Australian singer currently living in the USA. This guy can apparently sing up a storm and of course is a bloody Aussie, so that in itself along with the great voice will be a good choice for the band from all marketing angles." Well, if there's one thing Velvet Revolver needs after Libertad, it's a better marketing angle. So, we have but one question for all of you: Who can it be, now? (We're pretty sure the candidate in question is not Rose Tattoo singer Angry Anderson, since he's apparently living in Sydney these days.) Poll after the jump!

Who's the Aussie that's been hand-picked to front Velvet Revolver?
   
Michael Johns
   
Russell Hitchcock
   
Rick Springfield
   
The dude who came in second on Rock Star Supernova
   
Ah, crap, it's really going to be Michael Johns, isn't it

http://idolator.com/395194/velvet-revolvers-new-singer-may-come-from-a-land-down-under

i read on the VR forum it may be robert plants illigitimate son, the guy from mean venus; but that's unsubstantiated; though the band is playing in NYC tomorrow night

Looks like someone has been posting this in the comments on a lot sites since early April...I haven't seen any statement. :no:


Priscilla | 4/22/2008, 2:50 pm EST

Looks like the search is over for Scott Weiland?s replacement. Jeffrey Light of Sanctuary Artist Management (Velvet Revolver?s high-power management team) announced earlier today that the lead singer of NYC based MEAN VENUS has already begun the process of taking over vocal duties. Known merely as ?J?, Light says the MEAN VENUS front man has everything Weiland had and more. An accomplished songwriter in his own right, Velvet Revolver are excited to explore a somewhat new direction with the virtually unknown frontman.

like i said a thousand times...

Sebastian Bach anyone?

I know he's whining about how angel down is better and blah blah...

BUT!

It would make a great band, and he'd blow Scott Winerland out of the water

their myspace page is
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=63575396

they are playing in NYC tomorrow night

on the singers page, he's wearing a slash t-shirt :hihi:
and he lists Velvet Revolver as his friend
I'll go to the show, front row with my velvet revolver shirt :rofl:
his voice reminds me zakk wyldes

that was said 22th of april.. if you'd read J's blog at his myspace which he wrote 19th of may he says
who knows what the future will say about anything but i rather take the leadsingers word then some story from some priscilla

^^That was my point.  Someone was posting that on various sites since early April and nothing has come of it.

Drummer Matt Sorum told The Pulse of Radio last month at a Los Angeles benefit that VELVET REVOLVER was auditioning new singers via email. "It's going through, like, different phases, you know," he said. "It goes to these guys, they listen to it, 'Oh, he's pretty good, okay, listen to that,' that kind of thing. And then we're sending back tracks that we've recorded, and then they're singing on them and sending them back. And then now with the beauty of Internet, is you can send an mp3, open up your email and listen to it, and just go, 'Oh. No.'"

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=98552

The best singer slash has worked with is Ron young from Little Caesar/manic Eden.  ( other than Axl)HE was almost the singer of snake pit but Slash decided to go more for an axl wanna be sound. So I sure hope Ron Get's a try again.

From http://www.snakepit.org/news.html

By now you must have heard that Scott Weiland, lead singer for Velvet Revolver, has been dismissed from the band. SLASH cited personal differences as well as frequently erratic behavior by Scott onstage. Weiland is back to fronting Stone Temple Pilots, and Velvet Revolver is back to searching for a singer. Some fans have been speaking out, especially in a poll conducted by Rolling Stone online. Chris Cornell, who formerly fronted Soundgarden and Audioslave, came in as the #1 choice. As you might expect, fans named Buckcherry's frontman, Josh Todd second. This is highly unlikely as SLASH is not a great admirer of Todd. Bringing up the rest of the Top 5 were Sebastian Bach, Eric Dover of SLASH's Snakepit and Izzy Stradlin. You may recall that Bach was rejected last time around, and Izzy doesn't like to tour.

Matt has been pushing to have the band set up an online audition hub in the next month or so. SLASH said they already had a singer in mind, but they may actually do this web site for auditions. This will be a very expensive proposition; it will be like a mini-uTube. SLASH said they had in mind before they left for the UK...that has fallen through.

I wonder who they had in mind prior to the uk tour....

^^Does that mean that their first choice fell through? :-\

Obviously.  Hmmmm, you think Bach?

No I don't think so.

It also said at snakepit.org...

Obviously, the band wants a new singer asap. In fact, there is a gig at Vegas that was contracted for before the breakup took place. SLASH says they are going to do the gig with a cast of well-known singers...like a revolving door, as he puts it. He says the band doesn't know what they want yet; they're just listening till "they know it when they hear it".

Slash mentioned this show in the Billboard interview on April 18th.  I wonder when this will take place.

yeah, i went to see them saturday night and he was pretty non-commital about it....I think he said someting to the effect of "I wish it were true" :-X

Chester: "I am not Velvet Revolver's new singer"

June 13, 2008

Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington has dismissed rumours that he is set to replace Scott Weiland as the new frontman of Velvet Revolver.

In an exclusive interview for next week's Kerrang! magazine Bennington said:

"I'm friends with all the guys in Velvet Revolver and have played with all of them before. I'm friends with Scott [Weiland] too. I think the rumour that I was going to join Velvet Revolver started because Slash asked me if I'd come play a show with them in Vegas right around the time that Scott left the band. Timing-wise, it didn't work out for me, though. Maybe people assumed that invitation meant I was joining the band."

"It would be very uncomfortable for me to join that band because I'm friends with all of them, including Scott," Bennington continues. "If I was even going to do just one show, or record just one song with them, I'd have to know it was okay with my band, all those guys and Scott too.

That said, if Bennington didn't have prior commitments or wasn't friends with all parties, he'd jump at the chance:

"If I wasn't in Linkin Park anymore and I didn't know Scott, though, I'd say yes," he says. "Who wouldn't? The music is great and it would be a really cool opportunity."

http://www2.kerrang.com/2008/06/chester_i_am_not_velvet_revolv.html

Matt talks a bit about auditions on the Camp Freddy Radio broadcast
from 6/14 - takes a few call in wannabes as well. 

Funny shit...

The podcast can be accessed here:

http://billymorrison.net/Podcasts/Podcasts2.html

Click on the following at the bottom of the page:

14-06-08: Billy Morrison and Matt Sorum. With guests Drive A

Duff was on The Johnny Dare Morning Radio Show in Kansas City last Thursday, here is some of what he said...

"We might have perhaps found our singer yesterday"  then the interviewer asks if it is someone we know and he says "I'll just say that he is semi-known".  "We had a guy come in yesterday and he just killed it".

He goes on to say that it was the first time he had come in and added "so we are going to work with him again today".

You can listen to the interview here: http://www.freejohnnydare.com/?q=main



Thanks to gabrielsevenn7 for the link

Fuck, who could it be?  Funky, find out.. hahaha.

There have been rumors that it is the singer from Silverchair for what it's worth

and the source to those rumours?

I can't believe there's any truth to a Daniel Johns rumor.  He would be a worse fit for VR than Scott was, and for the same reason...he's a bit more out there and artsy than the rest of the guys.  Velvet Revolver has always wanted to be a straight forward, blues-based rock band.  Scott has always been more psychedelia, off-the-wall, and camp, and if anyone has heard Daniel's latest offerings...Young Modern by Silverchair, and the Dissociatives album, you'd know Johns' is much like Scott.  Here's a sample of Daniel's Dissociatives stuff.  I like, but not VR in my opinion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=penG5_T9Ns0 

On the VR board at VR.com-just a rumor, relax-there is nothing else to talk about right now anyway-just reporting what someone had posted, no big deal

Jun 18 2008 8:00 AM EDT

Velvet Revolver's Singer Search: Could An Unknown Be Chosen As The New Frontman?

Several rock-star wannabes are gunning for Scott Weiland's old job in online audition tapes.

By Chris Harris

Since it was revealed two months ago that singer Scott Weiland had been excised from Velvet Revolver, the rest of the guys have been searching for his replacement. They hosted auditions and even rejected an offer from reality-TV producer Mark Burnett, who wanted to make VR the subject of his next "Rock Star" series.

Not long after Weiland's departure, guitarist Slash stated that VR would be using the Internet to audition potential frontmen, adding that the band was even toying with the idea of launching a Web site, where audition videos could be posted for public review. That site never took off, unfortunately, but there are still hundreds of aspiring singers out there who are all at the band's beck and call, should the Revolver need them.

While the names of several established musicians (including Linkin Park's Chester Bennington) have been kicked around as rumored replacements, it hasn't deterred these unknown rockers, who claim they're ready to step into Weiland's imposing shoes at the drop of a hat. Some of them have taken their cases to YouTube and other video sites, where, with a little shameless self-promotion, they've manufactured their own hype, generating a groundswell of support from VR fans. Some are even claiming they're front-runners in the race to return the band to the stage, but none explicitly claim they've been contacted by VR.

Dale Toth, who sings in a band called Rogosonic and sounds frighteningly like Axl Rose, had an interesting take with his audition tape. The video, which features an original song from his band, shows nothing but images of Toth trying to look tough. He chose not to cover a VR track, because he figured "it's going to be new material they're more focused on right now, so maybe this is a better idea of what I can offer," he wrote in a post alongside the video. "If it goes further (crossing fingers), I'd be glad to do some vocal tracks to the other VR tunes so they know what I can do on that stuff."

"The vocals are amazing," complimented one fan. "Here's to blowing away the competition."

But Toth admitted on his YouTube page that the band "may have someone already, but I have to contact the VR camp again next week. Hearin' a lot of rumors of people they may already have in mind. Guess we just have to wait for [the] official release."

Another hopeful is Weiland sound-alike Sam Serinsky, who sings for a rock band called Lasting Factor. For his grainy, low-budget audition tape, Serinsky sang one of his own band's originals, and the video has been well-received ? with some fans saying it would be a crime if he weren't asked to join the band.

"Damn, you are the real deal," wrote one user, pointing out that Serinsky can also play guitar, which Weiland didn't. "You would be a perfect fit for VR and then some."

"I think it would be good to get someone that is not already 'known' because it would give the band a new, fresh and unbiased sound," wrote another supporter. "I wouldn't be surprised if this kid got a call from Slash and offered the gig."

But perhaps the most-produced (and longest) audition tape belongs to Brian Phyll Miller, a man who desperately wants the gig. In his video (which features some classy footage of a dog licking itself), Miller ? wearing a "Brutal Rockers" T-shirt ? belts out a cover of AC/DC's "Whole Lotta Rosie," and follows it up with VR's "Slither" and "Fall to Pieces." In the video, Miller talks of his love for "vodka, cigarettes and Jack [Daniels]," discusses some of his influences ("Anybody that's cool"), and talks about the vocal and breathing exercises he does before a performance. He also confesses that, since the age of 14, he's wanted to be in a band.

Google Miller's name, and you'll find he has a lot of online support, whether self-manufactured or not.

On the Rolling Stone site, an already-deleted comment on a Flobots piece read, "Flobots? Hmmm I don't think so ... Velvet Revolver is talking with a guy to be the new singer of their band. He is good, he has some epic vocal cords. Judge for yourself. Go to YouTube and search for Brian Phyll Miller. Make it happen, spread the word on this guy and give him support. He is already talking with the band, but it would be nice to have all the fans' support behind him."

On Monday, several comments popped up on our Newsroom blog, following a post on the VR singer search, mostly praising Miller's abilities.

"A lot of talk about who will be the next Velvet Revolver frontman. ... There is a new guy in town that would be very worthy of filling those shoes," one commenter said. "Brian Phyll Miller is getting a lot of comments on his YouTube and MySpace site. A lot of people are saying he should be the next Velvet Revolver lead singer. I would have to agree. This guy is awesome, great range with his vocals, something I think Slash and the guys should take a serious look at."

"Just watched his YouTube video ? he's amazing," another commenter wrote.

On Miller's YouTube page, where he admits he hasn't been contacted or spoken with anyone representing VR, the remarks (the origin and authenticity of which we can't verify) are more of the same: He rules and is the best replacement for Weiland.

"How come this guy isn't signed with some band and changing the world with his epic vocal cords?" wrote one fan, adding that his voice is "much better than Scott Weiland's."

But will these guys ever get their shot at a proper audition? It's doubtful that a band as established as VR, with its members' vaunted history, would opt to add a complete unknown to its ranks over someone who's road-tested, studio-savvy and has a recognizable name. But then again, stranger things have happened.

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1589459/20080617/velvet_revolver.jhtml

^^^

New Velvet Revolver Frontman? Sam Serinsky
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKulAUo3KSI

Brian Phyll Miller
Whole Lotta Rosie, Slither, Fall To Pieces
http://youtube.com/watch?v=a5dcUr4FG6A

Dale Toth
Velvet Revolver Audition
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rORcmzIrhIw

Dude, Brian Miller Killed it.  Nice work to the whole lotta rosie guy.  Love how he hit the high note in Fall to Pieces.

I think my vote out of those 3 would go to Serinsky, although none of them sound better than Weiland to me.

Good Lord..

They better keep looking..

I know, I didn't want to be mean but if that's their BEST audition tapes.  The search must continue.

you're the first person outside of his own little youtube world i've seen who liked it.

rosie was average. slither well he put on an english accent to sing it, and the scream in FTP was stupid and the whole song sounded dead and emotionless.

add that to the fact any negative comments he gets he deletes. i hope he gets no where near it.

I see the problem of going with a 'unknown' now... :confused:

Alan, you are right.  He is lame, but he had decent pipes.

Very karaoke, good karaoke but karaoke nonetheless!!!!

Karaoke refers to the boy Miller, he's a bit too on the geeky side for my liking as well, seems to be trying too hard to be "cool". Sam Serinsky on the other hand has got something about him and may well work however he's just a kid compared to Slash and co so the dynamic probably wouldn't be there.

Dale Toth has a good voice but maybe a bit too predictable in style for VR

So whats the real word on the Daniel Johns deal?

I would like to see it work out.

I don't think his voice is strong enough in some rock songs, but he's a better singer than Weiland.

Sounds weird, but it could be cool.

From http://www.snakepit.org/news.html

The most news swirling around VR these days are all the rumors about who the new singer may be. No one has been selected as yet (at least not publicly announced), but the band is listening to auditions on the internet. Some of the newbies there have built up some vocal followings, but we don't think SLASH and company will pick a rank beginner over someone with experience. Speaking of which, there were rumors flying about the current Linkin Park singer, Chester Bennington, after SLASH asked him to play in the New Year's Eve show they had contracted for before Scott left the band. Chester denies that he is considering it or even that he has been asked, but he does say he likes the guys in VR as well as Scott. Maybe he feels he would be caught in the middle as VR is a tightly knit group.

We had a chance to talk to SLASH about what was new with him. He said he is working on getting a new singer for Velvet Revolver, putting together a solo album and doing a cartoon! We knew about the first two, but that's the first time we heard about a cartoon. There was a cartoon at one time, but we know nothing at all about this. When we tried to push him further about it, he said "all in due time"!

Steve issacs? I though the was the reason panic channel broke up

Hey, I'm a Bluesy 70'S Style Rock Singer.  So in case these guys were thinking about another direction I wanted to post my youtube video and myspace music page. The video is a couple of The Doors songs.  Search George Steckert on youtube and go to www.myspace.com/georgesteckertband.  Check my originals and the cover of "You could be mine" mp3. I figure Slash is a big Aerosmith fan. For the video I had to choose the easiest rock tunes I could think of because I was out of town and pulled these guys together at a blues jam in Florida. Anyway, try to refrain from installing a set of cock n balls on my head like the other cat, holy shit man, those haters be hatin............ Like Perry Farrell Says "I am skin n bones I got a pointy nose...BUT THE MOTHERFUCKER MAKES ME TRY!!!!!!!!

Looks like velvetrevolver.com is being updated...maybe with some new info. or maybe just to remove one member. :hihi:

New Velvet Revolver Coming...

www.velvetrevolver.com

hopefully an announcement

Duff was on Opie and Anthony yesterday, and said that a leading contender was somebody well-known and currently living in New York.

seems like it I just hope it isnt SOON  :hihi:

Hmmm..

Brett Scallions is well known and lives n NYC...

now that's a scary thought  :nervous:

Lots of famous people live in New York.  If its Brett, will VR play, "had a bad day again"?

Brett would work just fine for me - good singer/cool guy and no front man disease. :yes:


True..

It's an educated guess on my part - Brett's played with Matt, Slash and Duff at multiple Camp Freddy gigs and his Riders On The Storm commitments with Ray Manzarek and Robbie Krieger are limited to say the least.


Good question.

i dunno ... i liked a couple Fuel tracks but they weren't anything spectacular IMO ...we're getting closer anyway to a selection i think

but i cant really picture Brett pulling off older VR material though  :-\ his voice is way different than Scott's though maybe thats what they plan to do...go in a completely differnt direction sound wise

Velvet Revolver Hot For Singer

07/02/2008

Metro from 94 WYSP spoke with Duff on Tuesday and got the bonus of Dave from The Presidents Of The United States Of America being on the line as well. Here is a short recap of what they talked about.

During the interview Metro asked Duff about Matt Sorum's comments that a GNR reunion is inevitable. Duff said in part "there is no backroom talks, there never has been.. but anything can happen, you see all these bands getting back together. I guess hell froze over for the Eagles and they did it. But it's not something I count on, or even need in my life." He had more to say, you'll have to listen to the full interview for that.

Metro also asked about Matt's comments about the new Velvet Revolver singer: "Matt your drummer, this week, said that there is actually a guy who you are quote, massaging, and if you will sort of checking it out, feeling it out, letting him work with you." (laughs from Dave, "your massaging him and feeling him out"). Then Duff said, "I wouldn't use, probably the words Matt used, but there is a guy we feel is pretty close to what we are looking for. And he's a great guy, amazing singer..." (Dave: "He must be hot, if your messaging him").

Then Metro asked, "Hey, if I guess who it is, will you tell me?" and Duff responded, "Maybe." Find out who he guessed and Duff's response right - here with the full interview.

http://94wysp.com/pages/2324131.php

http://www.antimusic.com/news/08/july/02Velvet_Revolver_Hot_For_Singer,_Duff_Doesnt_Rule_Out_GNR_Reunion.shtml

He really does not say much more than that...

Since I doubt many people on here heard it, heres more of a recap of Duffs interview on the Opie & Anthony:

- Is with Dave Dedderer of the Presidents of the United States.

- The bands been working with a couple of guys over the past month.  "Anybody we know?" Opie asked.  "Yeah, probably."

- The band's collective tension with Weiland drew them closer with each other musically.  "Under the common oppressor, you become tighter."  "We were in a situation that was really difficult, and we came together and wrote some amazing music."

- "We had decided back in January to move on without Scott."  Uses careful wording to aviod insulting Weiland.  Opie asked "Was it his drugs?"  "Uh..It was the combination of a lot of things that just made it really hard to do business and go out and tour."  Duff then says he loves Scott, they have a lot in common, hes a hell of a frontman, but their visions were different.

- "Was he isolating himself from the rest of the band?" asked Opie.  "Very much so."

- Opie then describes his experience at the Stone Temple Pilots show in New Jersey, which Duff said hed been sent a link to.  An hour after Filter ended their set, Weiland was still in his bus.  Robert DeLeo screamed at him - calling him "Axl" - and a female companion.

- "Its just an unfortunate place hes in in his life and I hope he pulls it together."

- "We will persevere through this."

- Asked about Guns N' Roses: "Theres nothing in the cards." 

- When Velvet Revolver started, he began checking the fansites message board and thought it was kind of cool.  He then saw that many of the posters were 14 and 15 years old.

- Talks about Guns N' Roses experience, and says the band ended when it should have.  Did it end too soon?  "No.  It had run its course."

- Tells story about a black woman in 1990 who asked him if he was a racist because of the "One in a Million" controversey.

- About the breakup, "Its nobodys fault.  It just happened."

- Talks about GNRs outlook and approach to music in the early says.

- Dave Dedderer on new Loaded material: "It is fucking killer - Guns, Appetite-level..."

- Duff: "I got really re-inspired last December, January, I started taking bass lessons and really learning my craft.  Been playing guitar a ton...started even playing drums again."

- Talks about unspoken musical bond with Slash.

- Jim Norton asked whats the longest Duff had to wait for a lead singer to reach stage: "Four hours."

- Says the waits during the GNR shows were "dark times" that led to a lot of drinking.  "I was already predestined to be a alcholic, so Im not blaming that..."

- Dave Dedderer talks about Duffs dedication to playing. 

- Discusses pancreas problems.  He saw "some heavy things" at the rehabilitation center he attended afterward.

- Told Kurt Cobain story.  He somehow lost his custom "Duff" shoe on the plane

- Dave Dedderer talks about seeing Alice In Chains with Pearl Jam (then known as Mookie Blalock).

- Opie brings up Layne Staleys death, and Duff refrains from talking about it, only saying its "a sensitive subject."

- Dave talks about nutsie.com.

- They discuss the decline of the traditional record industry.  "I think as soon as a band mixes a song, it could go straight to the consumer" says Duff.

- Duff praises Lemmy Kilmeister.

- Celebrities who intimidate Duff: Lemmy, Lou Reed, Iggy Pop.

- Robert Plant offered to substitute for Weiland one night and play bues songs.

- O&A play "Taurus" by Spirit, the song that inspired "Stairway to Heaven."

- Opie asks about Josh Todd and Sebastian Bach as candidates: "Neither."

- Duff listens to "Pendulum," a song by the shows executive producers old band, and politely says its no good.

- He praises Corey Taylor and Slipknot.

- "Alice in Chains, probably the best songwriting band in rock in the last 30 years."

- Duff says the new Alice In Chains material is great...a song he thinks might be called "Hollywood" is one of the best hes heard "in a long, long time."

- The last 25 minutes of the segment is Ron & Fez producer East Side Dave, a hardcore GNR fan, professing his love for Duff.  He begs Duff to hang out with him and let him fill in for Matt Sorum on drums.  Dave breaks into a rendition of his favorite GNR song, "Get in the Ring," for Duff, the songs main writer.  He even recites the spoken rant in the breakdown.  He asks Duff if he still plays with Izzy Stradlin, and Duff says he played on his latest record about a month and-a-half ago.  He does an impression of Duff performing, which Duff thinks looks like Krist Novoselic.  He then sings a section from "You Aint the First."  He does an impression of Slash  performing, to the tune of "Estranged."  Duff agrees to have dinner with him on Wednesday (hes leaving New York on Tuesday).  To affirm his affection for Duff, Dave abuses himself and does inappropriate things with a banana. 

- Before leaving, Duff discusses Slashs book, saying they remember some things differently, and it gave him interesting insight on that time.  He says hes sure Slashs new material will be amazing.

Thanks Booker. That's a lot of interesting info.

A anonymous source has told me that Canadian singer/songwriter Brian Byrne (Ex-Singer of, Canadian Alternative Band, I Mother Earth) is one of the singers being auditioned for Velvet Revolver's open vocalist slot. Brian is currently persuing a Solo career in the Toronto Area.

He has some of his own current music and a couple music vids on his myspace page:

http://www.myspace.com/brianbyrne

He was the Lead Singer for I Mother Earth from 1997-2003 releaseing 2 albums in that time frame below are 2 IME videos from the Brian Byrne years.

Summer Time In The Void - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIA9P7BZ-dw&feature=related

Like The Sun - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHuQ287Rfy0&feature=related

From http://www.snakepit.org/news.html

Still no frontman for Velvet Revolver...lots of rumors that are subsequently denied. The latest was Panic Channel's Steve Isaacs and before that Sebastian Bach and before that...and before that. We're happy that everyone is still wondering about the band! The band continues their search through the internet and known artists.

Duff was interviewed by Dave Lawrence added July 11th and this is roughly what he said regarding the new singer...

He was asked "You don't think you're going to be doing anything with Velvet Revolver in the near future?" and Duff responded "We actually kind of hope to."

He says when talking about Loaded "VR...were getting our new singer, that's obviously my priority."

Then he adds "We hope to have our singer in place, God I hope, by mid August."

http://dlinterviews.livejournal.com/

maybe Sammy Hagar? VH had some success with him ;D

Has Mike Patton ever been tossed in the mix?  I think he would be amazing with the band.

he has a great voice, but he's pretty unusual, listen to his sideprojects and other bands, it scares me sometimes at night

Brian was at one of my shows recently and I heard some rumblings about it by I dismissed it.  I should have asked him about it.

I listened to some tracks on the Brian Byrne MySpace, I only like the two tracks of his 2007 solo album Tailor Made but those tracks rock.. Nice backing music aswell. I think with vocals like on those two songs he'd sound just fine on VR backing music 8)

I want someone with some balls...

Keith Caputo - A Fondness For Hometown Scars

Jul 21 2008 By Paul Cole

HE?S hit the headlines recently as the leading contender for the Velvet Revolver vacancy but there?s much more to the former metal merchant than meets the eye. Caputo, once Life Of Agony?s confrontational frontman, has crafted a stunning solo album that visits rock, pop, folk and even late-night jazz.

http://www.sundaymercury.net/entertainment-news/pop-music-news/cd-reviews/2008/07/21/keith-caputo-a-fondness-for-hometown-scars-66331-21377105/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEgXDhiayz4&feature=related

I hope not.

It says this on his Wiki page....

In May 2008, numerous media outlets began to report that Caputo was Scott Weiland's likely successor in Velvet Revolver.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Caputo

Who?

There will be zero interest in VR if they go with this guy....

I miss Weiland already.

Exactly, they need to get someone who is just an ass kicking rock singer that matches their strengths

If the music is good AND catches peoples attention they will sell records.  Their names didn't sell Libertad, the album flopped because none of the songs are the type that make a ton of people say I want to buy that record

They could sell a solid amount of records with a no name as long as they made songs that got people excited

Best post ever by you shotgun.  I couldn't have said it any better.

He's been saying the same thing for years, you just haven't been listening!  :hihi:

Archie, don't ruin the power of my kind words.  I like shotgun's posts.  He is pretty fair.  But I want a balls out rocker, period!

Keith Caputo beats the fuck outta the guy from Spacehog.Listen to some LOA! I hope this is true!.

The guy is a great singer and has amazing range.He also writes the majority of the lyrics for LOA and his solo albums. Listen to him and you could easily picture him singing Slither or The Last Fight. Great move by Slash and co. if it is true.

None of the people rumored thus far are the slightest bit captivating in my opinion. They all sound like they sing covers at the local bar. Some are o.k., but come on... think about it VR is pretty huge, they need someone who is of their caliber.

VR needs to really make a smart decision here because I believe that the next singer will make or break the band. Originally I was on the fence with regards to taking someone not known, but I think that VR's star power is too much for a newbie and they will need someone that is established and recognized. They cannot afford to be another Snakepit.

The problem is most of the guys that would be perfect seem like a long shot a.ka. the Chris Cornells and Mike Pattons of the world. Its funny that so many of the names thrown around of the more established lead singers, on this post are all working on projects, yet you have not heard from these guys in years.

Scott was not my favorite pick originally, but I have to give him credit he has stage presence, a cool look, pretty good voice and range, decent lyrics good melody. He had the overall mix that allowed VR to be relevant. Overall about 7-8 out of 10. Scott was a good choice for them at the time regardess of what happened. I think Bach would have been appreciated by many hardcore fans but the mass media would have shredded the band's credibility by saying they are a bunch of washed up 80's musicians or some stupid shit like that.

A few downsides to Scott in my opinion were that I hated his little gay dance and I always felt he did not write up to his potential in VR. I knew he was not Axl but STP had some pretty cool songs that I believe he had a big part in. I never expected VR to be greater than GNR but I thought it would be as good as STP. I am not saying that VR is not as good or even better than STP, but I do feel Scott wrote some catchier songs in STP that became big hits. I think this shortcoming was more because Scott's lyrics lacked depth rather than the actual music. I always felt the music was great, cool riffs, good beats, awesome bass lines, although I wish Slash had some more signature solos. Perhaps it could have been there approach to rush things.

I wish they would have allowed Rick Rubin to have produced Libertad. Libertad was good but I can only imagine what it would have been with Rick's input. Whatever Rick Rubin touches turns to platinum he would have definitely been worth the wait, just look at his resume.

Anyways, I hope the next singer takes this band to the next level and surpasses anything and everything that they achieved with Scott thus far, because they have have so much potential to create great music and I do not think they have tapped into it just yet.

What about Gavin Rosdale? What is he up to these days?

 

 :D

Mon., Jul. 21, 2008

After Good Charlotte's 8 p.m. show wrapped, the lovebirds jumped on a jet and headed to Sin City just in time to catch Gavin Rossdale's performance at Wasted Space, the new club at the Hard Rock Hotel.

Unfortunately for Gwen Stefani's hubby, the audience wasn't exactly attentive...

"He shushed the crowd between each song," says an eyewitness to his acoustic set, who adds that the frustarated rocker even made snide remarks about Vegas. Burn!

Toward the end of his set, one audience member yelled, "We want Dave!" (As in Navarro, who took the stage after Gavin with his band, Camp Freddy.)

"Dave who?" Gavin responded. "Shut up and let me finish my song!"

http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/hwood_party_girl/b147264_paris_benjis_busy_saturday_night.html