The Rumor Mill

[Dayle1066]

Appetite and the Illusions were two completely different things IMO. And so its hard to say, I will agree about the hi hat being more open in one instance, Rocket Queen at tokyo but thats rather irrelavent. I would be gutted if matt left VR, he obviously isnt but needless to say they have such a strong chemistry if it ever did happen it would never be the same.

[deliverthecow]

Like Dayle1066 said , The Illusions and Appetite were two completely different things. I loved Adler's playing on Appetite. Matt does sound robotic at times, but he is a good drummer. Illegal I has some fine playing on it. I think the production on Contraband doesnt do the bass and drums any justice. Come On, Come In sounds much better, especially the bass.

I don't think Matt is going anywhere, i think they would dissolve the band before they ever changed a member, those guys are tight. Yeah they have there arguments i am sure but what band doesn't.

[michaelvincent]

i think they would dissolve the band before they ever changed a member, those guys are tight.

I remember another great band from days past that I felt the same way about. Now if I could only remember their name.... 

[Queen of Everything]

That'd be 100% sad - Although I don't really believe it.  Because although most people don't think too much of the drummer - they play a big part of the role in the band!  and Matt is very good! Just look at the UYI2 dvd from Tokyo!! I love him!! 

[Carlos_f_Rose]

yeap matt is cool...

 

[GNR - CROATIA]

I wouldnt be that disappointed if they dropped Sorum to be honest
Ive never been a huge fan of his drumming, Id prefer someone with a bit more groove -

Matt Sorum is an excellent drumer!
Kind of guy you could never compare Brain,  Steven or some other scum bag to.
Sorum,  Grohl,  Bonham all fantastic drumers with excellent techniques.
Slash and Matt hold VR,   by far the best two band members.
Plus,   the guy who takes most time for the fans.
Never seen such fan friendly and down to earth person like Matt and Gilby!

[Krispy Kreme]

He came out and sang back up vocals in Dallas on 8.25.05, so it is unlikely that he is leaving the band. Another rumor that is bullshit.

[Rob]

I don't see why they'd ever get rid of Matt.  But if they were to there'd only be one guy in the world I'd rather see on drums.  Popcorn anyone?

[Luigi]

STEVEN A. ?

[Carlos_f_Rose]

oh yes Popcorn would perfedtly fit the shoes...

[mikegiuliana]

I love steven adler but at this point in life I think someone reliable is what the guys of vr are looking for in their fellow mates.. Matt does a damn good job and he was part of the project so lets not hope vr becomes gnr..Lets get izzy too

[GNR - CROATIA]

OK, everyone has different taste... But c'mon!
How can you compare Adler or anyone else to Matt!?
Adler and all the other drummers suggested aren't 50% of Matt!
Also Adler is annoying.
As to people who mention Matt and Illusions..
Illusions are (apart from My World),  legendary albums.
All the songs there were played by Matt Sorum,  therefore,  don't talk crap.
You think anyone else could do Coma,  Dead Horse,  Nov.  Rain,  You could be mine,  Pretty tied up or Locomotive better?
Well sorry,  Matt spend 2 and a half years on the UYI tour prooving you wrong!
I still say,  not only is Matt holding VR with Slash,  but he did that back in GNR.

[Rob]

I disagree Croatia.  I always enjoyed Steven's drumming more.  It seems to me he's doing more.  Matt's drumming seems much more methodical...almost mechanical.  Steven's style is much more loose and free.  Plus Steve's just a cooler guy.  That comment Matt made in the Behind The Music, "What's with the piano?"  What a stupid comment that was.  What's wrong with a rock band using piano in their songs?  Plenty of badass rock bands have used piano...GN'R, Aerosmith, Black Sabbath, and many more.  I'd much rather have Steven...as long as he's somewhat sober.

[Captain P?l]

I disagree Croatia.  I always enjoyed Steven's drumming more.  It seems to me he's doing more.  Matt's drumming seems much more methodical...almost mechanical.  Steven's style is much more loose and free.  Plus Steve's just a cooler guy.  That comment Matt made in the Behind The Music, "What's with the piano?"  What a stupid comment that was.  What's wrong with a rock band using piano in their songs?  Plenty of badass rock bands have used piano...GN'R, Aerosmith, Black Sabbath, and many more.  I'd much rather have Steven...as long as he's somewhat sober.

i think he was kinda joking about the piano thingie.. but anywho at that time GNR wasnt the kinda band usin a piano, so he was probbably taken off guard...

as for steven a cooler guy?
have you heard camp freddy radio with matt++? he fuckin' rocks there! they are shit ass funny 

matt rocks!

[makane]

Steven plays classic rock, Matt plays modern rock.
end of story.

[GNR - CROATIA]

I disagree Croatia.? I always enjoyed Steven's drumming more.? It seems to me he's doing more.? Matt's drumming seems much more methodical...almost mechanical.? Steven's style is much more loose and free.? Plus Steve's just a cooler guy.? That comment Matt made in the Behind The Music, "What's with the piano?"? What a stupid comment that was.? What's wrong with a rock band using piano in their songs?? Plenty of badass rock bands have used piano...GN'R, Aerosmith, Black Sabbath, and many more.? I'd much rather have Steven...as long as he's somewhat sober.

I am sorry,  but I definatelly don't share your oppinion!
Anyone who has ever seen any Matt interviews or has meet him in person knows how cool Matt is!
He is one of the coolest guys in rock world.
He is infact the only guy who would come down from the stage and have a beer or juice with any fan in almost any place he plays.
He'd answer any question anyone might have without 'gloves'.
He would never leave without signing autographs or taking pictures with the fans no matter if there are 20 or 250!
I have meet him in Slovenia and he was the only VR who took time for the fans (he took as long as needed),   I also asked him over confused slovenians if we could take a picture since we came from Croatia and he was really glad to do so.
He took more than half a minute till my girlfriend has set a camera a talked to us about Croatia and a bunch of GNR and Cult fans he heard about from there.
Only a weeklater while all the VR were in the changing room guarded by security gorrilas,  I saw him in Budapest after the concert sitting with his girlfriend right in the bar of the venue where they just played.
Despite all thoose 5000 potential fans asking for pics and autographs.
Therefore,  please don't  talk about Matt' coolness.
He is the coolest GNR along with Gilby.
Don't forget that Matt came in and gave GNR a whole bigger dimension at the point in time where Steven has let them down!

[Rob]

When VR played Sayreville, NJ last summer there were only a few people waiting outside to get some autographs and nobody came outside...not Matt not anyone.  In fact one of the security guys said they weren't coming out until everyone was gone.

[GNR - CROATIA]

That's what security tends to do sometime so that everyone goes home and they don't have any work.
I remember once my mom and I saw Page and Plant here in Zagreb too and they are her generation so we figured out we could try get their autographs.
Once they came out,  the security tried moving away all 10 people standing there,though,  Page and Plant asked them to hold on a minute.
Everyone was kind and patient and there is no reason why they won't stop for a while.
Eveyrone was happy - apart from security.
When VR played Ljubljana,  slovenian security began pushing people towards the exit and kicked the people sitting on the floor who waited till 4000 people were leaving through 1 (ONE!) exit 5 minutes after VR left the stage.
One guy complained why they kicked him,  the security pushed him away and told him he'll call his friends who will kick his teeth out if he'll ask one more question!   The girlfriend of the guy told them they haven't done anything when the security replied she'llget her portion too.
Nothing against slovenians,  but I have never seen bigger gestapo methods.
I think bands should interact more with the organizers cause it is usually their fans getting hurt by idiots.
I know their job is to keep bands save,  but if there are bands who want to make contact with fans - let it be.
If not - OK.  But nobody needs to get hurt.
To come back to the post,  maybe it is true,  maybe security wanted you away.
There are very strange guys doing that job.

[Krispy Kreme]

The dj on 94.1 here in Madison, WI just said there's a strong rumor out there that Sorum is not coming back even when his wrist heals due to his relationship, or lack thereof, with Weiland. I luv rock n' roll rumors!

Unlikely. Matt is tight with Slash and Duff. He will be back,  for better or for worse. He is not a bad drummer. Maybe a sleaze in real life, but not a bad drummer.

[GNR - CROATIA]

The dj on 94.1 here in Madison, WI just said there's a strong rumor out there that Sorum is not coming back even when his wrist heals due to his relationship, or lack thereof, with Weiland. I luv rock n' roll rumors!

Unlikely. Matt is tight with Slash and Duff. He will be back,? for better or for worse. He is not a bad drummer. Maybe a sleaze in real life, but not a bad drummer.

Why on earth would Matt be a sleaze in the real life, you know him!?
Or because he doesn't act like a rock primadona?