VR breakin up!

[ben9785]

This is unfortunate, but I was expecting it based on recent events.

I wish they would have at least come down to Australia one more time.. but I guess we have been shafted.. for good now lol

Obviously Scott is going to go back into STP and that will become a long term project for him now, which isn't so bad I suppose.

Wonder where Slash/Duff/Matt are going from here..

[Ines_rocks!]

lol and what about Dave?

guess he will go back to the construction job he had before!





(ok... now this was mean... )

[Feel_The_Burn]

The best way to promote a third album is to take a big break - do other projects, then announce a VR 'reunion' and grab as much publicity and media hype and do some festivals then  ta daaaa   a new album and tour!

Its probably a publicity stunt.

  

lol YEAH RIGHT

[ben9785]

lol and what about Dave?

guess he will go back to the construction job he had before!





(ok... now this was mean... )

No actually similar comments emerged at the VR fan forum. Its mean but its probably true. The poor guy will probably go back to being a session guitarist at best.. Hopefully things work out for him though.

[D]

This means absolutely nothing.


Did Axl not quit on stage before and then come back?


Scott will do the STP thing and realize why the band fell apart in the first place and then come running back to VR

He probably is just very frustrated with how the album flopped and the fact he fell off the wagon.

If I had to be in a band with Matt Sorum, Id probably go crazy also.

[Grouse]

lol and what about Dave?

guess he will go back to the construction job he had before!





(ok... now this was mean... )

I hope and actually think that slash and dave will stick together for future projects they just seem to blend extremely well, music wise that is...

Met the guy a couple of times and he just seems like a really down to earth/honest guy so I wish him all the best

[jarmo]

I hope and actually think that slash and dave will stick together for future projects they just seem to blend extremely well, music wise that is...

If that fails, maybe Slash can take care of his old school friend by calling his other friend Clive Davis. I'm sure Clive knows some singers, who shouldn't be writing their own songs, that need a guitar player. 



/jarmo

[FunkyMonkey]

This means absolutely nothing.

Maybe not?  But with headlines like this they may have to address it soon.

Scott Weiland Announces End Of Velvet Revolver

by Paul Cashmere - March 22 2008

As we expected, Velvet Revolver is about to call it a day, but the announcement seemed to come as a surprise to come of the band members.

http://www.undercover.com.au/News-Story.aspx?id=4337

[Smoking Guns]

I hope and actually think that slash and dave will stick together for future projects they just seem to blend extremely well, music wise that is...

If that fails, maybe Slash can take care of his old school friend by calling his other friend Clive Davis. I'm sure Clive knows some singers, who shouldn't be writing their own songs, that need a guitar player. 



/jarmo

Good one!!  That is fine by me. Let Izzy write the lyrics. This band just needs to rock.

[chineseblues]

I hope and actually think that slash and dave will stick together for future projects they just seem to blend extremely well, music wise that is...

If that fails, maybe Slash can take care of his old school friend by calling his other friend Clive Davis. I'm sure Clive knows some singers, who shouldn't be writing their own songs, that need a guitar player. 



/jarmo

Good one!!  That is fine by me. Let Izzy write the lyrics. This band just needs to rock.

What makes you think Izzy wants anything to do with the debacle known as VR?

[FunkyMonkey]

From a recent interview with Duff in the UK press...

Scott just got his old band Stone Temple Pilots back together. Do you think there?s room for both bands to coexist?

?We knew that was always going to be an eventual thing. I don?t know how far that?s going to go, and I don?t really care. It?s just music. Slash, Matt and I have obviously been through it a couple of times and came out with our heads above the water and kicked ass. I think, at this point, we realise that we?re an entity in ourselves; we could do anything we want. We could go and make a fuckin? ZZ Top blues record; we don?t need to have somebody else to identify who we are. Especially Slash, in the last couple of years he?s become a world wide thing on his own, I think he?s finally being recognised. I?ve seen this guy play guitar like every fuckin? day, all day long. He?s already a gifted musician and then he works his ass off on top of that, and he should rightfully be recognised as - of my generation - definitely the top guitar player.?

http://www.skinnymag.co.uk/content/view/6776/

[guns_n_motley]

interesting...doesnt sound like Duff cares if weiland leaves or not...and I dont blame him....duff/slash/matt can do whatever they want musically..

[lakersaregreat]

I hope and actually think that slash and dave will stick together for future projects they just seem to blend extremely well, music wise that is...

If that fails, maybe Slash can take care of his old school friend by calling his other friend Clive Davis. I'm sure Clive knows some singers, who shouldn't be writing their own songs, that need a guitar player. 



/jarmo

not that it will ever happen, and im sure it wont, but it would be interesting to see how you would start posting things about slash if he and axl ever got back together. leave the guy alone. it seems you constantly go out of your way to bring him down. are you trying to impress someone?

[D]

Yeah, if there ever was a GNR reunion, Id love to see if certain people's tune changes.

that would be very interesting.

[SpiritDave]

Yeah, if there ever was a GNR reunion, Id love to see if certain people's tune changes.

that would be very interesting.

There wouldn't be one ... a reunion that is.  I am adamant and believe that it will never happen, and wishful thinking is all it is.

[Grouse]

If that fails, maybe Slash can take care of his old school friend by calling his other friend Clive Davis. I'm sure Clive knows some singers,

who shouldn't be writing their own songs, that need a guitar player. 



/jarmo

Davis is just a tax evading senile old man that should retire already, fail to see any slash connection there...

[Limulus]

Iron Maiden found a great replacement for Bruce Dickinson.

?h....please?

On-topic:
so whats up with the 3rd album??

[sexkitten]

So who's looking forward to Matt's next project then?

 



/jarmo

I am! 

[Wheres Izzy]

Scott responded to Matt...

VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET:

"Responding to our drummer's [Matt Sorum] rant about why the band is in a state of flux:

"Well, first of all, the state of my family affairs is really none of his business, since he is too immature to have a real relationship, let alone children. So don't attempt to stand in a man's shoes when you haven't walked his path. Secondly, 'keeping rock 'n' roll alive?' I've made many attempts to remain cordial with the members of VR, but mainly, the likes of you. Funny though ? this is your FIRST band, as opposed to being a hired gun. I've been making records (now on my ninth), which have sold over 35 million copies worldwide and have maintained a level of professionalism regardless of how many drugs I've ingested into my system. I have only cancelled one tour during the entire course of my 16-year run and that was the 'make-up' Australia tour. Now, shall I open that can of worms, Matthew? Release the Kraken? Serve... Volley! You cancelled the Aussie tour in the fall because you went to rehab, but I won't say why? we'll just let Blabbermouth find out for themselves.

"As for our fans ? I will sweat, bruise, and bleed for you. And will continue to do so until the end of this tour. However, you deserve to hear VELVET REVOLVER playing? not certain individuals singing along to get a muddied up sound. God forbid ? could one imagine if I grabbed a guitar and started soloing along with Slash? That would never happen because I know my place. It's a shame? we were a gang. But ego and jealousy can get the better of anyone. I wish the best and plan to annihilate the stage in the last few shows.

"On a separate note, we did an STP [STONE TEMPLE PILOTS] photo shoot before this tour and it was fun, inspiring and it gave me that thrill ? that feeling that got my rocks off from the get-go."

According to several fan accounts and online media reports, Scott Weiland stunned fans at last night's (Thursday, March 20) VR concert in Glasgow, Scotland, UK by dropping a huge hint the band's time may be up.

He told the sell-out crowd: "You're watching something special... the last tour by VELVET REVOLVER."

In an online posting from earlier today, Matt Sorum stated about the Glasgow concert, "So last night was interesting. Had a little band turmoil on stage, as you probably all could tell.

"Being in a band is a lot like being in a relationship. Sometimes you just don't get along. I guess there has been more turmoil lately, I guess, with the cancellations and all. It has been frustrating, I am not going to lie.

"My career and life in rock 'n' roll has come with its ups and downs. Unfortunately, some people in this business don't realize how great of a life they have. Touring the world, meeting great people and fans all over the world. And just playing music for a living. I feel truly blessed. But sometimes the road can be draining for some. Being away from home and family does grind on you sometimes. With all the travelling and different beds. Personally, I love this shit and sometimes can?t believe I am so lucky to still be doing what I do for a living.

"Everybody could see who was unhappy last night, but all I can say is let's keep the rock alive, people!!!! In this life, you just pick up and keep moving. And don't ever let anybody stand in your way."

Weiland, who recently spent time in rehab at an undisclosed location, has struggled with substance abuse problems for more than a decade, although was reportedly clean for nearly four years until a few months ago. Questions about his condition flared in January when he missed a VELVET REVOLVER performance at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, claiming transportation problems.

Weiland will reunite with his STONE TEMPLE PILOTS bandmates for the first time this spring/summer for a number of shows, including an appearance at the Rock on the Range festival, to be held May 17-18 at Columbus, Ohio's Columbus Crew Stadium.

[GeraldFord]

Okay,

There are a million posts in a bunch of threads...and it gets confusing...so let's keep the future of VR here...

Are they still a band? Is Weiland still with them?