VELVET REVOLVER AUSTRALIAN TOUR CANCELED!

[Falcon]

I don't understand the generalisation that VR fans need to bring up Axl in every thread, which includes bad news about VR - just like this time, it was done by a troll.

then just read every thread in this section.  once something is said that is even slightly negative to anyone in VR, its "oh yea? wel Axl hasn't put out an album"  or some stupid bullshit that has nothing to do with the topic.   ignoring and avoiding the argument and trying to change it into something about Axl.   Typical.

Did you not get the memo?

See below.

Let's get back on topic...

[TWAT RULES]

the comment wasn't about axl, it was about the bullshit with singers that slash and duff have had to put up with throughout their careers.  maybe i was a little extreme, but frustration has gotten the best of me.  what exactly did i say that wasn't the truth anyway?

[WhatIsItMan]

Duff's "Loaded" MySpace says there's gonna be a new Loaded album with a world tour.  Everyone know about that?

http://www.myspace.com/loadedlamf

[Wheres Izzy]

I guess this means so much for a new VR album come spring time. Good news about Duff with Loaded tho. He'll have that, Slash will have his solo album. I woulda liked to have heard what album number 3 ended up sounding like, however there are too many signs that this band isn't meant to last as long as it has, let alone any longer. You got 4/5 of the band relapsing between this tour and the last plus all the STP talk and multiple members talking about solo records.

[fuckin crazy]

... What the hell kinda treatment program only lasts for a week?  A shit one?

Ali

Programs can be anything from outpatient to intensive inpatient treatment.

No one person is the same, however, most professionals advise concurrent counseling/group for any treatment to be successful, and that probably can't occur on a tour. Though, it is not impossible.

From recent statements and actions from the band, it looks as though they are imploding. Time will tell.

[FunkyMonkey]

It looks like Slash did perform last night...but with Fergie:

 Friday, February 08, 2008
Fergie Gives Back with the Peapod Foundation

Last night was a big night for the Peapod Foundation.  The Black Eyed Peas showed up and did a benefit concert, and shared their hearts about helping out the less fortunate.

Along with the ?Get it Started? crew, a there were a couple other celebrity appearances during the night.  Velvet Revolver axeman Slash joined the Peas onstage, and Natasha Bedingfield even showed up for a performance.

http://www.wireimage.com/SearchResults.aspx?igi=303884&s=slash&sfld=C&vwmd=e

[Ines_rocks!]

It looks like Slash did perform last night...but with Fergie:

 Friday, February 08, 2008
Fergie Gives Back with the Peapod Foundation

Last night was a big night for the Peapod Foundation.  The Black Eyed Peas showed up and did a benefit concert, and shared their hearts about helping out the less fortunate.

Along with the ?Get it Started? crew, a there were a couple other celebrity appearances during the night.  Velvet Revolver axeman Slash joined the Peas onstage, and Natasha Bedingfield even showed up for a performance.

http://www.wireimage.com/SearchResults.aspx?igi=303884&s=slash&sfld=C&vwmd=e

lol good for Fergie!   

[Wheres Izzy]

... What the hell kinda treatment program only lasts for a week?  A shit one?

Ali

Programs can be anything from outpatient to intensive inpatient treatment.

No one person is the same, however, most professionals advise concurrent counseling/group for any treatment to be successful, and that probably can't occur on a tour. Though, it is not impossible.

From recent statements and actions from the band, it looks as though they are imploding. Time will tell.

Yeah...however with someone who has had a drug problem for almost 2 decades and has relapsed probably a dozen times and been to rehab a dozen times it's unrealistic to think he should be in a treatment program for less than 6 months at least.

[jarmo]

He was arrested in November after ending the North American tour in late October.

The shows in Australia which were supposed to take place in early December were postponed due to "health reasons".

Then on December 12th, they played a postponed L.A. show and a few NYE shows before starting the tour in late January.


Maybe he was in rehab already last year?

If he was, obviously it only helped for a while...



/jarmo

[Jim Bob]

I don't understand the generalisation that VR fans need to bring up Axl in every thread, which includes bad news about VR - just like this time, it was done by a troll.

then just read every thread in this section.  once something is said that is even slightly negative to anyone in VR, its "oh yea? wel Axl hasn't put out an album"  or some stupid bullshit that has nothing to do with the topic.   ignoring and avoiding the argument and trying to change it into something about Axl.   Typical.

Did you not get the memo?

See below.

Let's get back on topic...

ok, remember that next time I complain that someone brought Axl into the discussion rather than spouting out your usual "but it is a GnR board"

[Alan]

from what a member on VR forum who has contact with the band says it's not due to drugs, but alcohol.

[FunkyMonkey]

from what a member on VR forum who has contact with the band says it's not due to drugs, but alcohol.

Possibly...but when he was arrested in November he showed signs of impairment and failed field sobriety tests, and he refused to take a blood or urine test.  He voluntarily took a breathalyzer test which the defense believes registers well within the legal limit.

Does that sound like alcohol?

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=86090

[lynn1961]

Duff's "Loaded" MySpace says there's gonna be a new Loaded album with a world tour.  Everyone know about that?

http://www.myspace.com/loadedlamf

Duff's not in Loaded, right now.  So this album and tour don't involve him, as far as I know.....

[r3dhawk6]

Duff's not in Loaded, right now.  So this album and tour don't involve him, as far as I know.....

that's too bad...Duff is a legend and I'm going to miss him and the rest of the guys if in fact we have seen and heard the last of VR...

[Nightfall]

syas so on the myspace page:
The current line-up features drummer Geoff Reading (New American Shame, Green Apple Quickstep), bassist Jeff Rouse and guitarist Mike Squires (both formerly of Alien Crime Syndicate)

[WhatIsItMan]

Duff's "Loaded" MySpace says there's gonna be a new Loaded album with a world tour.  Everyone know about that?

http://www.myspace.com/loadedlamf

Duff's not in Loaded, right now.  So this album and tour don't involve him, as far as I know.....

So who's gonna sing?

[kimberly]

The gig hasn't been cancelled yet! No need to give up hope!

You'll enjoy Amsterdam. It's a nice place. We are still going, still hoping the gig will happen.

Yeah sure! But something really weird is that my friend in Amsterdam has tried to buy the tickets twice already and couldn?t because they ain?t available yet! 

really? where did your friend try to buy the tickets from? I ordered them online 2 months ago at http://www.ticketservice.nl and they arrived the next day. He/she might want to try that adress...I checked and gig hasn't sold out yet.

Good for Scott that he went back to rehab, hope he can get his shit together....having said that, I'm going to be SO dissapointed if they cancel the Amsterdam gig 

[Alan]

Duff's not in Loaded, right now.  So this album and tour don't involve him, as far as I know.....

that's too bad...Duff is a legend and I'm going to miss him and the rest of the guys if in fact we have seen and heard the last of VR...

duff played with loaded in december 07 as he has done around christmas for the past few years. i can't see him not being on tour with his band if VR are in down time.


and also.
Member Since: 12/09/2007
Band Members: Duff McKagan, Geoff Reading, Jeff Rouse, Mike Squires

[DeN]

maybe it's time for duff & slash to move on and to create a true rock n'roll band.
take a punk singer, guys.

[Falcon]

I don't understand the generalisation that VR fans need to bring up Axl in every thread, which includes bad news about VR - just like this time, it was done by a troll.

then just read every thread in this section.  once something is said that is even slightly negative to anyone in VR, its "oh yea? wel Axl hasn't put out an album"  or some stupid bullshit that has nothing to do with the topic.   ignoring and avoiding the argument and trying to change it into something about Axl.   Typical.

Did you not get the memo?

See below.

Let's get back on topic...

ok, remember that next time I complain that someone brought Axl into the discussion rather than spouting out your usual "but it is a GnR board"

Here's an idea...

Quit complaining.

It's as repetive as the same people who bring Axl into discussion here or Slash on the GNR side.