If Mr Stradin was in VR

[slashedguns]

I know VR is getting their fair share of hype from the public and media at the moment and desevedly so,but, I was thinking if Izzy was in the band would the hype be much stronger because of the stronger GNR connection?

[starchild_666]

I don't think so... people just would talk about original GNR reunion more and more...
And I'm not sure if there would be VR if Izzy would play with this band... Scott didn't really like Izzy songs so I'm not sure if he'd joind the band if Izzy would write with them  

[Izzy]

It would be pretty incredible thats for sure

Rather than Dave 'no one knows/cares who i am' we would have Izzy 'I can actually write good songs' Stradlin

Izzy would make this whole thing a lot more intresting but i can't blame he not wanting to be in the group - he's already had to deal with one derenaged front man......

[Falcon]

If it was Izzy along with Scott it might garner some additional hype, Izzy instead of Scott might not get as much attention..

[Slashly]

If Izzy was in the band Slash, Duff, and Matt wouldn?t need either Dave nor Scott caouse Izzy could jdut sing and play guitar.
With the songs I have heard from VR I have thought of something:
I?m sure that what most of us expected from that project was  a rock-blues band- type guns n roses and you can really say VR isn?t that.It?s more metal-grunge oriented.
Slash n? Duff:
Get Izz back!!

Slashly//

[Booker Floyd]

I?m sure that what most of us expected from that project was  a rock-blues band- type guns n roses and you can really say VR isn?t that.It?s more metal-grunge oriented.
Slash n? Duff:
Get Izz back!!

Do you really want that blues-rock sound?  Because Slash has done it twice with Snakepit and people on here complain on the regular how much they disliked it...

[Slashly]

Well, I don?t wan?t a 3rd Snakepit.
But think about this:How bad can a band with Izzy, Slash, Duff and Matt sound.
And also, were you expecting a STP  oriented band or an GNR oriented band??


Slashly//

[Booker Floyd]

Well, I don?t wan?t a 3rd Snakepit.
But think about this:How bad can a band with Izzy, Slash, Duff and Matt sound.

Not bad at all...but neither is this one?  Unless youre implying that VR is bad?

And also, were you expecting a STP  oriented band or an GNR oriented band??

Neither...

I was expecting a hybrid of both, yet something different from both, and thats what Ive heard so far.

[Dizzy]

Much as I enjoyed the Snakepit records, I don't want a third either, I'm ready for something slightly different, and VR is just the thing.

I'd love it if Izzy were on board, though I'm willing to give the Dave dude a chance.  I think it's good to mesh with a virtual unknown and give him the chance to play alongside the tried and true big leaguers.  They were all unknowns at one point.

[Ignatius]

If Izzy was in VR I'm sure we would have better songs. Same as if Izzy was in new-GNR. I'm not saying that I dislike VR material - shit, I've only heard three songs and I like them - it would just be better.

As for Izzy having taken the mike, I concur with Falcon. Scott brings the group to a higher level.

However, the reviews I've read so far about the first couple of concerts, got me a bit concern. Some people here say the songs are very similar and only one or two are really worth it. I guess I will just wait till get the album, and hopefully - with all my respect to the ones who enjoy Snakepit - it won't sound too much like it.

[Mr Cowbell ?]

I think Izzy is more of a song writer then performer. I have two of Izzy's solo albums and there are some good songs on them, and he did add alot to GnR. But we all know Izzy doesnt want to tour or be commited to any long time project.  I am sure they offered Izzy a spot before Dave. Just like Izzy was suppose to join with that other band for a 25th reunion show this summer and when he heard there might be more then one show he backed out.

I think Izzy and Scott should of gotten together to write songs.

Any rumors on wether any of the songs scheduled to be on Contraband are among the 10 izzy helped right?

[Booker Floyd]

Any rumors on wether any of the songs scheduled to be on Contraband are among the 10 izzy helped right?

None of them are...

Slash said its a possibility that theyll end up on an Izzy solo album, though.

[Mr Cowbell ?]

Geez mines as well put the gun in my head.

I bet you Izzy got some good shit. Heroin kind of stuff

[matt88]

Nah it's stronger with Weiland, but if Izzy was in it as a full member the hype with the audience would be stronger cos he's a great songwriter

[Rebecca Duff Rose]

I just can't wait for Izzy's new album- Izzy don't need NO-ONE but himself- he is super duper talented as we all should know!!!

It would just be GNR back together without Axl!  

Anyways as long as Izzy's happy!
VR are doing fine!
Dave vs Izzy
Izzy would win hands down for me!
But Dave has qualities because he is more "TECHNO GROOVIO!" Which all of these bands are!
But VR- just fuckin' rock!  

Rock On Izzy!
We Love You!

[axl_rose_700]

Much as I enjoyed the Snakepit records, I don't want a third either, I'm ready for something slightly different, and VR is just the thing.

I'd love it if Izzy were on board, though I'm willing to give the Dave dude a chance.  I think it's good to mesh with a virtual unknown and give him the chance to play alongside the tried and true big leaguers.  They were all unknowns at one point.

That's true, but this band would be unbelievable if Izzy was in it!!

[ClintroN]

i dont know about Izzy but i say get Matt the fuck outta their n' get Steven in.

[Slashly]

Don?t think they will...Matt is pefect for the VR sound, Steven would have  fitted if Izzy was also there and they were more blues-rock oriented.But Slash has already said that they didn?t wan?t to be like any band, neither STP, neither Gn?R, neither Skid Row (because of the Sebastia Bach thing).


Slashly//

[Greg]

I'd have to admit I would also prefer Izzy in the band. But, then again, without hearing the complete album or seeing the band live (yet) I really can't say who is better for the band itself, Dave or Izzy. Time will tell, I suppose. Either way, the band rocks regardless.

[Freya]

If I had my pick, Mark Lanegan would have been the singer for VR, and then Izzy probably would have joined, they've worked together before.