VELVET REVOLVER UNABLE TO PERFORM FOUR SCHEDULED CONCERTS IN JAPAN

[McDuff]

Velvet Revolver have been forced to pull the plug on their upcoming Japanese tour after the Japanese government refused to issue them visas. (There are some drug convictions in the band's past). The band's promoter in the region, Creativeman Productions, issued the following statement: Velvet Revolver were looking forward to their upcoming tour of Japan: a series of four concerts to promote their current album Libertad between November 26 and November 30, encompassing the cities of Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Yokohama. For the band, the upcoming trek was the opportunity to reconnect with their fans in Japan, where the band tour has toured before without incident back in 2005. But now it's a different story as Velvet Revolver 's request for visas has just been denied.

The increasingly tough Japanese immigration officials are taking exception with the backgrounds of various band members, which have included arrests. The band is appealing the decision of the officials which is ironic given that Libertad is Spanish for "liberty" and "freedom" but this process will unfortunately take months to sort out.

"We want to apologize to our fans in Japan that we won't be able to perform our scheduled concerts," Velvet Revolver said in a group statement. "We don't understand why the authorities won't give us visas when they granted them for us in 2005 for what was a successful tour and a great experience. We love Japan and look forward to our return there."

Velvet Revolver will proceed with their Australian tour that begins on December 4 in Brisbane. Upon its return to the U.S., the band will headline Wednesday, December 12 at the Gibson Amphitheatre. This show with Alice In Chains was originally set for Friday, October 26 at the outdoor Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Irvine, CA but was postponed due to the devastating Southern California wildfires. See dates below and check out www.velvetrevolver.com.

Dec. 04 - Brisbane, Australia - Convention Centre
Dec. 05 - Sydney, Australia - Enmore Theatre
Dec. 06 - Sydney, Australia - Enmore Theatre
Dec. 08 - Melbourne, Australia - Festival Hall
Dec. 12 - Los Angeles, CA - Gibson Amphitheatre

Source:http://www.antimusic.com/news/07/nov/19Velvet_Revolver_Not_Welcome_in_Japan.shtml

[KD8LNW]

I am a huge VR homer, everyone here knows that.? but lets not lie to ourselves anymore.? Slash is promoting himself right now.? The album, which I love has tanked.? And now its "Japan's" fault they can't play there.. hmmm.? Something sounds fishy.

Same here i dont know if i would say "Homer" though ? I like Libertad aswell, i knew it would not do aswell as Contraband but man i didnt think it would totally bomb like it has unfortunately.

I just read this today on STP's myspace it could be total bullshit but some fan commented that Scott phoned into a local Oklahoma radio station and said that it is very possible that STP may tour this summer. I find that very hard to believe and was very hesitant on even posting it but after all of this lately it just makes you kinda wonder. So who really knows what the hell is going on behind the scenes. 

I did notice though that on there page VR has a poll on the next single between , Get Out The Door, She Mine and Let it Roll. And oddly enough She Mine is winning. I like all three songs but i cant see any of the three doing well as singles. I guess out of the three i would say Get Out the door for single material although She Mine is my favorite out of the lot.

[FunkyMonkey]

Wonder which band members and arrests they're talking about.

The only band member that comes to mind is the guy with the megaphone.



/jarmo

Velvet Revolver cancel Japan tour

US rock band Velvet Revolver have cancelled their tour of Japan after being denied visas by the authorities.

Japanese immigration officials refused the visas due to some of the band members' previous run-ins with the law.

"We don't understand why the authorities won't give us visas when they granted them for us in 2005," the band said on their website.

Velvet Revolver had been due to perform in Tokyo and three other Japanese cities from 26-30 November.

The band, which features former members of Guns N' Roses and Stone Temple Pilots said they were appealing the decision.

Drug conviction

"We want to apologise to our fans in Japan that we won't be able to perform our scheduled concerts," they said.

"The increasingly tough Japanese immigration officials are taking exception with the backgrounds of various band members, which have included arrests."

The immigration department at the justice ministry could not comment on the case, but under Japanese law anyone with a drug conviction can be refused entry.

Lead singer Scott Weiland has been arrested several times on drug-related charges, the last time in 2003.

However the band last toured Japan without incident in 2005.

Velvet Revolver will continue to start their Australian tour as scheduled on 4 December.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7103159.stm

[SpiritDave]

This is ludicrous ... not in the least because they were given Visa's in 2005 and the other guys in the band have all been arrested for drug shit plenty of times in the past!

Stupid.  All those VR fans in Japan are gonna be SO upset.  It's a massive shame.

[FunkyMonkey]

Maybe this is why?


November 20, 2007

SLASH, WEILAND TALK VELVET REVOLVER JAPANESE VISA PROBLEMS

VELVET REVOLVER were looking forward to their upcoming four-date tour of Japan, which was scheduled to begin on November 26th. However, as reported yesterday, the tour was called off late last week when the band's request for visas was denied.

So why were they denied? Singer SCOTT WEILAND said that his band toured Japan in 2005 without incident, so he doesn't know why this time would be any different. He added, "Maybe they just don't like what they've been reading about us on the Internet or something." Japanese immigration officials are apparently taking exception with the unsavory backgrounds of several band members, which include some prior arrests. The band is appealing the visa decision.

Source: ABC Radio Networks

[jarmo]

So its not "just" Scott's arrests in 2003....

Who else got arrested lately?




Kinda ironic once again that the band who said they were the last real dangerous rock band is denied entry to Japan because of their arrests....

I guess they really are dangerous and unpredictable after all. At least for Japan! 




/jarmo

[Ines_rocks!]

So its not "just" Scott's arrests in 2003....

Who else got arrested lately?




Kinda ironic once again that the band who said they were the last real dangerous rock band is denied entry to Japan because of their arrests....

I guess they really are dangerous and unpredictable after all. At least for Japan!?




/jarmo

lol how come you?re happy about it? I mean... think about the fans man... I went through the same situation (cancelled gig) some months ago and sure it wasn?t that funny by then...

[jarmo]

I'm not happy, just laughing at my own jokes. 


Sucks for the Japanese VR fans.

It just makes no sense since they object to some members' previous arrests.

What arrests? 


Your show wasn't a money maker so they canceled it. Officially because they had to be in USA promoting the album (which ironically enough didn't sell anyway)... Sucks for the Portuguese VR fans.




/jarmo

[Ines_rocks!]

Your show wasn't a money maker so they canceled it. Officially because they had to be in USA promoting the album (which ironically enough didn't sell anyway)... Sucks for the Portuguese VR fans.




/jarmo

Are you that sure about it? I mean... that?s very pragmatic and you seem so sure of yourself stating it. From informations I got by then, the gig was selling a lot of tickets and out of nothing people that went to by it couldn?t cos they weren?t selling anymore. I?m pretty sure (and we?ll see it when they come here by early next year) that if it wasn?t going to sell out it was pretty near to (it is a small venue anyway). How can you call it a money maker tour? They were releasing an album and were going to Europe to promote it. How weird is it?

[jarmo]

Your show wasn't a money maker so they canceled it. Officially because they had to be in USA promoting the album (which ironically enough didn't sell anyway)... Sucks for the Portuguese VR fans.




/jarmo

Are you that sure about it? I mean... that?s very pragmatic and you seem so sure of yourself stating it. From informations I got by then, the gig was selling a lot of tickets and out of nothing people that went to by it couldn?t cos they weren?t selling anymore. I?m pretty sure (and we?ll see it when they come here by early next year) that if it wasn?t going to sell out it was pretty near to (it is a small venue anyway). How can you call it a money maker tour? They were releasing an album and were going to Europe to promote it. How weird is it?

Well it was on the Slash fan site.

I guess Linda wouldn't just make that up:

We went to the Velvet Revolver Seattle show and had a great time. They really rocked the sold-out house. A special treat were the Pink Floyd and GNR songs. We texted SLASH before the show and met up with him in the alley he was using to get to the hotel(see picture at left) from soundcheck. He was looking good in jogging pants and a t-shirt. He put us on his guest list, so later we went back before Velvet Revolver came on at 10 pm. What a show! Being on the guest list got us some VIP patches and the staff at the Showbox Theater couldn't have been nicer. We met up with the band in a corridor outside the dressing room. We did get a chance to say hello to all five, but we spent most of our time with SLASH. He said the seven European shows that were cancelled were cancelled due to the fact that when you figured in the travel expenses, they would not be money makers. He didn't know what they would be doing instead as they know they want to get to Japan, Australia and back to the US. It was good to see him and we are hoping they will tour the East Coast next time.

I believe the band is paid a sum for the gig, it doesn't matter if it sells out or not. Obviously the promoter wants it to sell as many tickets as possible.

Anyway, seems like VR figured the money they were paid for those shows weren't enough since it also costs to get to the shows.



/jarmo

[Ines_rocks!]

Well yeah... she wouldn?t lie for sure. I?m not going to pretend I?m a bit disappointed but that?s how the industry works anyway... Still, I?ll keep on waiting for them to come here. It just ain?t fair that you?ve seen them 5 times and I haven?t not even once! lol 

[FunkyMonkey]

From 411mania.com


Like A Velvet Revolver Could Get Through Airport Security

Velvet Revolver was forced to cancel their brief tour of Japan this week because the country refused to grant visas to the bandmembers. Their rap sheet was cited as the reason. Apparently, the band's December shows in Australia are still good to go, seeing as how Australia doesn't care what the hell you do.

Hey, let's delve into Velvet Revolver's criminal past:

Scott Weiland (vocals): sentenced to one year probation in 1995 for buying crack cocaine, several parole violations followed, busted in 1998 for buying heroin and sentenced to jail time, which he served, arrested by Las Vegas police in 2001 and charged with battering his wife, for which he pleaded guilty and was sentenced to probation and a fine.

Slash (guitar): two high-profile overdoses, but no known police record

Dave Kushner (guitar), Duff McKagan (bass), Matt Sorum (drums): got nothing on them

So I guess Japanese fans can thank Scott Weiland and his love of drugs and spousal abuse for them not getting to see Velvet Revolver before Christmas.

Speaking of Scott Weiland, he recently announced that he'd signed a publishing deal to write an autobiography. Weiland admitted that it seems like an overwhelming task. Well, I'm thinking if he remembers anything, it would be a miracle.

[jarmo]

July 9th, 2004

Nearly eight months after his arrest for driving under the influence of drugs, Scott Weiland was sentenced Thursday in a Los Angeles court to three years' probation, during which he'll be treated for his drug problem.

Weiland had pleaded no contest to the misdemeanor charge earlier this week, which stemmed from his arrest on his 36th birthday, October 27th. The Velvet Revolver singer's BMW struck a parked van, and as part of his sentencing, he was ordered to pay restitution to the owner of the parked vehicle, in addition to a $390 fine.


August 18th, 2003

Velvet Revolver singer Scott Weiland dodged a bullet on Thursday when a judge sentenced him to three years probation for his May drug arrest.

Weiland appeared in a Pasadena, California, courtroom on two felony possession charges and was sentenced to probation, which includes court-monitored individual and group counseling sessions, mandatory Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and random drug testing, according to a spokesperson for the Pasadena District Attorney's office.

The singer must also continue to attend a drug-rehabilitation program as a condition of his sentence. If he completes all the terms of his probation within the first year, the case could be dismissed. He faced up to a year in jail if convicted on the charges.

Weiland, 35, was arrested in Burbank, California, on May 18 on felony counts of possession of heroin and cocaine after police stopped his car for a routine traffic violation.





/jarmo

[fuckin crazy]

I wonder how many non-celebs, on probation, after two arrest, don't go to jail in Ca. when involved in a auto crash under the influence.

[Smoking Guns]

I wonder how many non-celebs, on probation, after two arrest, don't go to jail in Ca. when involved in a auto crash under the influence.

agree... What Paris got was over the top.