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SCOTT WEILAND MAKES UP WITH VELVET REVOLVER: ?MAYBE WE?LL DO SOME SHOWS SOME TIME?

by: Amy Sciarretto 1 hour ago

Never say never. That?s the viewpoint Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland had adopted when it comes to his other former band, Velvet Revolver. Weiland reports that he is once again friends with Slash and the rest of the group, and says not to rule out an on-stage reunion at some point in the future.

In a recent interview with Classic Rock magazine, Weiland reflected somewhat wistfully on his time in Velvet Revolver, which paired him with former principal members of Guns N? Roses, saying, ?That was a magical thing, too. That was right when I was getting off dope and those guys were all sober and clean, and I had a very special kind of kinship because we?d all experienced the same things.?

Weiland intimated that there was a fraternal camaraderie in the band: ?It felt like us against the world: ?We?re gonna play just pure rock ?n? roll.? And I think we did a really good job of it. It was a great band to see live, and I think we made two exciting albums.?

So it?s great to see that after the expected nastiness that follows a breakup, the musicians are all friends again, even staying in contact thanks to technology. Weiland admitted, ?We patched things up and we get along. I see them every now and again, we text each other.?

He also offered up a little sliver of hope to diehard VR fans, saying, ?And you know, we can never say never. Who knows, maybe we?ll do some shows some time.? That?s good news, especially since Velvet Revolver still haven?t found a replacement for the singer, having shelved recent material recorded with Slipknot?s Corey Taylor.

One can dream, right?

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/scott-weiland-velvet-revolver-some-shows-together/

That would be the best resolution to this whole singer situation. Just get Scott back. I'd feel a lot better hearing Scott singing songs that are so personal to him, and things that he was going through than someone else singing them... even a technically better singer. Just as long as if they ever make another record it's not in the same vein as Libertad.

I wonder if enough time has passed that they would give Scott another go. 

Maybe Duff and Matt would be up for it, but I doubt Slash.  Although Slash has been known to change his mind. :)

SCOTT Rulez !!!

Slash said he had hung out with Scott within the past year-I think the worst of it was between Matt and Scott.

I agree with that, but Slash was the most critical of Scott to the press.

HOLY SHIT I AM ExcITED

please let this happen!!!

alot of bands have sophomore slumps.

Lets do a THIRD KICK ASS RECORD.

Settle down there D, just a random comment made by a mercurial singer...

Contraband's music ROCKED... The lyrics/vocals still left a lot to be desired.

that would be great..a lot more exciting than corey taylor. I always thought VR would develop their own sound with each album. Although contraband was a better record they were starting to develop a more unique sound with Libertad. Songs like pills & american man

Don't agree

Lovin the alien is profound  You Got No Right, Even Dirty Little Thing ,Set Me Free, Slither ,Fall to Pieces... Superhuman

rest is just fun like Sucker train... sure lyrics are weird but still awesome

Scott is one of the few if not the only frontman--songwriting/performance-wise remaining who throughout his career makes the effort to evolve with each album. His voice may not be the perfect compliment to Slash's aggressive style but the overall package is there. They can develop their signature sound and just write great songs. Wishful thinking of course...I'm sure waiting around for hours for Scott to go onstage not knowing if you are getting the sober Scott might prevent them from ever doing anything more than a one-off show

Scott is so cool about not holding grudges.  I really admire that about him.    Imagine if they got back together after all that drama? It would be so rock n roll.  Even though they aren't as young now, Scott is such a confident front man that he could still make it work. And it would be cool to see them all playing alongside eachother again.  That being said, it shouldn't really be anything too serious besides an album and tour and some new covers.   I think STP has a better musical catelog than VR.  But I think VR has more of a presence with Scott  Slash and Duff...and even Matt. 

Granted it would look extremely stupid to see them on stage after all the bravado badmouth bashing they did towards each other

Good news.  I like VR with Scott.  I saw them twice and it was well worth it.  They put on a great show.

first of all its nice to hear that scott is friends with everybody
then i love stp aswell but getting vr back WITH scott sometime will be the shit!
plus that will get dave back :drool:

trying to not get too exited :-X

Anything possibly happening with VR/Scott is a minimum of 2 years down the line at this point because Slash is releasing his new album with Myles in the first quarter next year and will certainly spend the rest of the year touring it.

Slash had said he ran into him on a plane earlier in the year and had a nice conversation with him. From what I gather the main irritant in the band was always the relationship between Matt/Scott.

I wouldn't be surprised if at some point down the line maybe they played a show or 2, but the idea of them ever making a go of it for another album is just never going to happen.

I think Scott was being more diplomatic than anything else...I would be very surprised if there was ever another VR record with Scott.

Let's all hope. No better solution to the "VR-problem" than Scott!! He is fantastic  :yes:

I think this is the only ever chance that VR will ever be as big as they once were again... And besides, Scott was the perfect singer for that band, I hope they all decide to give it another shot again in the future.  ;)

VR are MY band.. to have one of my fave frontmen of all time combine with my fave rhythm section of all time? U gotta be kidding.

It was just the greatest dream band of mine of all time outside an Appetite GNR reunion.

Scott made similar comments before STP got back together, so....you never know. 

I had forgotten about that, you're right, he did make similar comments.

A while ago I would have thought this would never happen, but with the fact that they can't seem to agree on a new singer, maybe it's possible.  But everyone would have to finish their solo projects first.  It will be interesting to see if anything comes of this.

As long as they continue in an Contraband kind of style instead of the experimental album of Libertad..which was more influenced by Scott.

I liked the kick in the face contraband finaly a rockalbum that pushed Rock back to life..
and they have mentioned before they want to go heavier... well let's hear it!

I saw VR in 05 and will admit that I enjoyed the show, but it was also at time when It was the next best thing, the only connection to GNR. Obviously at that time we were all living on a hope and a prayer that the release of CD would surface.  I can't say that I really cared for VR fully, and I must admit I think Scott was the deal breaker for me.  It was not Axl!!  I remember at the show Scott asked the crowd if we remembered a little group called GNR and then proceeded to do a cover.  No matter how much I tried to accept that this was it, I just couldn't grasp it, I hated the Megaphone he was using, it completely killed it for me.  Sorry, but I think Scott belongs with STP, I think the shoe fits, and that is where Scott can get my full respect as an artist.  I think he had a lot of pressure on him in VR to try and fill the shoes not only of one of the most popular bands of their day, but as one of the best frontman of all time!!  I don't think bringing Scott back is the answer to VR, over time those old skeletons will resurface.  I believe the reason they may all be on speaking terms is due to the fact Scott is no longer a member and a friendship is working, due to the fact the pressures of being bandmates is non-existing!! Just my thoughts!!

Largely depends on whether Scott is clean or not.  Dealing with Scott on drugs is awful.  Probably what Axl felt like when he was dealing with Slash on dope.

yeah but at least Slash still played well and showed up to gigs, unlike Scott.  Scott completely embarrassed himself in the summer of 08 here at PNC in jersey....but redeemed himself the following year.

good point. what comes around, goes around.

the more time that pass, the more im thinking they're gonna do an actual comeback...with Scott.