Revamped Official Sorum Site

[Falcon]

http://www.mattsorum.tv/channel/

[FunkyMonkey]

04.14.08

Rock n Roll my friends,
Having a great time recording a new young band called Bloody Social at my studio named after my late great Black Lab Drac. These guys are from New York and Rock there asses off. Really excited about their music And hope you will be too. We are recording a 3 song demo to go get them a deal. Jamie Burke is the singer and reminds me of a cross between Axl, Ian Astbury and Morrison, Great voice and presence. Guitarist Jamie Biden has the old school retro sensibilities with a modern flair. Bassist Jimmy is an animal who attacks the bass and drummer Drew is cool like most drummers are. HAHA with great feel and swing. They are all open and easy to work. I am at The helm producing and engineering and working with me is long time friend Mark Jordon. Thanks Mark They will go far watch out for them. If anyone is in the LA area they are playing 11pm at The Viper Room the 17th of April
Rock on
Matt

04.17.08

http://www.mattsorum.tv/channel/2008/04/17/bloody-social-drac-studios/

[JimBobTTD]

So they couldn't find a drummer called James?

[W. Adam S]

The darling Stillettos 

[Eclipsed107]

So they couldn't find a drummer called James?

Or at least someone who's name started with J?

[FunkyMonkey]

 From the Los Angeles Times...

Dress like a rock star: Velvet Revolver?s Matt Sorum launches Sorum Noce The drummer?s clothing collection with partner Max Noce debuts at their new Melrose Avenue store. By Emili Vesilind Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

April 20, 2008

MATT SORUM not only learned how to play drums by emulating Keith Moon, the enigmatic drummer for the Who. He also took cues from the dandified madman about how to dress like a rock star.
?I was a kid in the ?70s, and I loved the flamboyancy of the era,? says Sorum, who?s done stints in Guns N? Roses and the Cult and now hard-rock supergroup Velvet Revolver. ?When he got successful, Keith Moon rolled down to Savile Row to get a suit, but it was cut differently. It was more fitted, the pants were a little flared. It was that English gent-gone-awry thing.?

That edgy mix of gentleman and guttersnipe ? also immortalized by the Rolling Stones and the Kinks and poached by modern bands the Killers and the Strokes ? inspired Sorum to launch his own clothing label, Sorum Noce, with friend and designer Max Noce. The collection, which is surprisingly good, is debuting in a new store on the swanky strip of Melrose Avenue across from the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood.
The veteran rocker said the idea for the California-meets-Carnaby line, defined by sharp suits and classic leather jackets, came to him after seeing one too many big-name designers copping the rock ?n? roll vibe ? unsuccessfully. ?You can?t go to Tommy Hilfiger to be a rock ?n? roll guy.?
The Sorum Noce boutique, which the drummer designed, is beachy and British Goth at the same time, with white beams on the ceiling, black lacquered rococo-style chairs, silver wall sconces and a patchwork Union Jack rug.

And the collection manages to escape all the cheesy trappings of most rocker-designed clothes (see M?tley Cr?e bassist Nikki Sixx?s Royal Underground Monarchy and former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker?s Famous Stars and Straps). There are no dagger-and-skull crests, no T-shirts with Celtic crosses or snakes. The leather jackets ? in Mod racing and blazer styles ? are timeless. The suit styles feel like a slightly edgier take on Paul Smith or Thom Browne.

Rocker flash is relegated to the details: a subdued gray tone-on-tone waistcoat has a bright purple silk back; fitted jeans come in blue and black, but also bright red. Prices range from $250 for a slim-cut button-down shirt to around $2,500 for a custom three-piece suit made by Noce, whose uncle designed custom suits at his own shop in Milan. Sorum, who wears his short blond hair spiked and speaks with a laid-back, surfer inflection, got to know Noce in the early ?90s, when he went to him for custom leather pants. ?He was one of the only guys in town that knew how to make good leather pants back then,? Sorum says. ?Also, I heard he made really good spaghetti, so I invited him over.?

Noce came to the U.S. from Milan in the early ?90s after working for Valentino, Ungaro, Karl Lagerfeld and Dolce & Gabbana and is now the technical designer, custom tailor and shop manager for Sorum Noce. The pair want to take the brand global, eventually opening stores in New York, London and Milan. But they aren?t out to outfit the world. ?We never write a song because we think someone will like it,? Sorum says. ?This is the same approach on the clothing. We like it. I like it. Maybe other people will like it too.?

http://www.mattsorum.tv/channel/2008/04/20/los-angeles-times-sorum-noce-article/

[FunkyMonkey]

ACES BDAY WITH MAY ANDERSON, THE BAND MCQUEEN AND MY FRIEND TOM ZUTAUT

04.22.08 | Comment?

Goodtimes at Matt and Aces house,
Ace turned 24 on the 20th of April, had a little party BBQ Friends included Duff McKagan, Jerry Cantrell ,photographer Davis Factor, Actor Michael Wincott ,Model May Anderson, Bloody Social, actress January Jones, club promotor Tommy Alastra, All girl band McQueen and Guns n Roses A@R man Tom Zutaut.
Pictured below are Aces cake, May and Ace the band McQueen, me and Tom Tom with my GNR Michael Jackson MTV award that Axl didnt want.
Matt

Photos: http://www.mattsorum.tv/channel/2008/04/22/aces-bday-with-may-anderson-the-band-mcqueen-and-my-friend-tom-zutaut/

[FunkyMonkey]

This will probably be on Matt Sorum TV soon....

Matt Sorum and Scott Ian joins Steel Panther (formerly Metal Skool) onstage

Velvet Revolver and ex-Guns N' Roses drummer, Matt Sorum stopped by the Key Club last night and joined Steel Panther (formerly Metal Skool) onstage. After playing AC/DC's "Highway to Hell", Scott Ian got off the stage and Steel Panther went into "Sweet Child O' Mine" with Sorum on drums in front of the packed house.

Steel Panther performs the best metal hits of the 80's every Monday night at the Key Club in Hollywood, CA.


Photos here: http://www.thegauntlet.com/article/698/12501/Velvet%20Revolver.html

[FunkyMonkey]

The darling Stillettos 

Singer?  Does anybody sing?

2008-06-23

DARLING STILETTOS are now in talks with various labels while recording songs for their debut CD at Drac Studios in Los Angeles with producers Matt Sorum (Velvet Revolver, Guns N' Roses, The Cult) and Stevie Salas (guitarist for Mick Jagger, Rod Stewart, George Clinton).
The group are searching for a lead singer and they recently debuted their website: www.darlingstilettos.com

This youthful, punk rock dance quintet is managed by Velvet Revolver drummer Matt Sorum and clad in original outfits made by Corey Parks of Nashville *****. "I think of it as West Side Story meets *** Pistols," says Sorum of the STILETTOS' rock & roll dance moves. "Here they are: girls in their early twenties who grew up with their Mom and Dad's records: The Clash, Ramones, Generation X. All the cool ****. And they're taking the stage and doing rock & roll steps. It's not pop. It's edgy, it's punky, it's gang-like."

Born in the early 1980s, these Dionysian debutantes of rock & roll first got their hands on their parents' record collections and never looked back. Using Joan Jett's "I Love Rock & Roll" as a call to arms, the respective members of DARLING STILETTOS discovered Guns N' Roses, Nirvana, AC/DC and countless others. Finding inspiration from the fashion, spirit and freewheeling savoir-faire of Bridget Bardot, among others, the rebellious spirits of DARLING STILETTOS' respective members took flight.

http://top40-charts.com/news/Alternative/Darling-Stilettos-All-Female-Punk-Rock-Dance-Group-Now-In-Recording-Studio-While-Searching-For-Lead-Singer/41269.html

[FunkyMonkey]

^^ Matt Sorum said on Camp Freddy radio that he will be holding an open call for a singer for the Darling Stilettos.  You must be a "hot chick that is able to one dance and two be able to sing between the ages of 18-25."  It will be at Madilyn Clark Studios, 10852 Burbank Blvd., N. Hollywood, August 26th @ 11:00 a.m.

He says he has people interested in a record deal and that they already have a track that's produced...and that Slash plays guitar on it.

http://www.darlingstilettos.com/

[gnr2k6]

im sorry but its not rock n roll its manufactured crap in my opinion.......yeah the girls can dance but whats that gotta do with rock.....especially when they have other people like slash playing guitar......just cheap promotion playing on the fact people will buy it because slash is on guitar.

[Falcon]

Some funny vid of CF experiencing a shaky plane landing is up on www.mattsorum.tv.

Take a look..

[FunkyMonkey]

Some funny vid of CF experiencing a shaky plane landing is up on www.mattsorum.tv.

Take a look..

That is funny...Dave Navarro is just agitated enough that I thought he was going to jump up and try to fly the plane. 

Any upcoming Camp Freddy shows?

[Falcon]

Any upcoming Camp Freddy shows?

There's a few things in the works, including a possible trip to Europe.

For now, Billy Morrison will be doing his "rock" DJ thing at Wasted Space at the Hard Rock in Vegas tonight.

[FunkyMonkey]

Hey all, Haven't checked in for awhile. Been crazy busy. Did a track with Macy Gray lastweek. Workin on the spring summer line for SorumNoce. Killer new stuff and Some great news about exciting collaborations soon. Have a gig with Camp Freddy tomorrow. Darling Stilettos in the studio. So rockin and a rollin peeps. Remember stay Positive and have fun.  Matt

The Great Louie Bellson

Hello Friends,

Sadly we have lost another great musician and drummer The great Louie Bellson. He was an amazing player and true innovator of the instrument. Probably the first double bass drum player, but always the gentleman and humble till the end would never admit to it. Probably best known for his time with The Duke Ellington Band, although his list of credits reads as the whos who of Jazz and bigband music. He did stints with Tommy Dorsey, Harry James,Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong and many many more. He married jazz singer Pearl Bailey in 1952 and had 2 children with her. She passed in 1990, He married again to Francine and was with her until his death on Valentines Day Feb 14th,2009. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Bellson who spoke with me for at least an hour. He left a lasting impression on me of what a true gentleman he was. A man of emmence style and grace . His kind only comes around once, A jazz pioneer??? he will be missed .

Matt Sorum

[FunkyMonkey]

Matt is looking for another new lead singer...

DARLING STILETTOS LEAD SINGER AUDITION

We are looking for a Beautiful, Sexy, Amazing female ROCK-SINGER.  No amateurs!  Must be able to dance as well.  Amazing Front Woman!  Think Steven Tyler/Pink/Gwen Stefani.  Come prepared to sing a rock song (AC/DC, Aerosmith) or whatever u sound best singing.

Dress is Hot Sexy Rock Chick!

Xoxo

When: Thur. March 5th, 1-4 pm
Where: Madilyn Clark Studios
10852 Burbank Blvd. North Hollywood, CA

[gnr2k6]

another singer has left the band?i wonder why?