Weiland Fires Back At Sorum: 'Ego And Jealousy Can Get The Better Of Anyone'

[FunkyMonkey]

SCOTT WEILAND Fires Back At MATT SORUM: 'Ego And Jealousy Can Get The Better Of Anyone' - Mar. 21, 2008

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."

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=93414

[GeraldFord]

SCOTT WEILAND Fires Back At MATT SORUM: 'Ego And Jealousy Can Get The Better Of Anyone' - Mar. 21, 2008

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."

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=93414

I can understand Weiland feeling angry or whatever...but he should count to ten before he posts something like that...What if the STP reunion falls apart? He doesn't want to burn all his bridges...

[GNRreunioneventually]

Weilands a deucher.

they shoulda never had him as VR's singer

[Layne Staley's Sunglasses]

Sooooooo....does anyone here still worship him?

[Falcon]

This is getting really entertaining..

[jarmo]

Matt went to rehab too while pointing fingers at Scott?

Matt "Keep the Rock alive" Sorum?

The TRUTH Rock On!!!!!!

/jarmo

[Falcon]

Matt went to rehab too while pointing fingers at Scott?

I know he went sometime back in 06, not sure about any other recent stints.

[jarmo]

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.

I know he went sometime back in 06, not sure about any other recent stints.

See above.

That tour was supposed to happen in late 2007 right?




/jarmo

[Falcon]

That tour was supposed to happen in late 2007 right?

/jarmo

Ya, I think so.

Can't wait for Sorum's response, he's never been shy about his own "issues" so I'm sure we'll
get some kind of clarification.

This back and forth shit is just hysterical, nothing like washing the dirty laundry in public for all to see.

[Layne Staley's Sunglasses]

That tour was supposed to happen in late 2007 right?

/jarmo

Ya, I think so.

Can't wait for Sorum's response, he's never been shy about his own "issues" so I'm sure we'll
get some kind of clarification.

This back and forth shit is just hysterical, nothing like washing the dirty laundry in public for all to see.

Kinda sad actually.  Weiland can never keep his laundry in his dryer, and for some reason he uses the media to attack people.  At least Matt was somewhat civil about it.

[jarmo]

That tour was supposed to happen in late 2007 right?

/jarmo

Ya, I think so.

Can't wait for Sorum's response, he's never been shy about his own "issues" so I'm sure we'll
get some kind of clarification.

Well assuming what Scott said is true, Matt already kept his fans in the dark while talking about Scott's rehab stint.

So obviously for a guy who uses the phrase "The TRUTH Rock On!!!!!!" in his blog posting, he might wanna check out the meaning of the word truth before responding.....



/jarmo

[Layne Staley's Sunglasses]

That tour was supposed to happen in late 2007 right?

/jarmo

Ya, I think so.

Can't wait for Sorum's response, he's never been shy about his own "issues" so I'm sure we'll
get some kind of clarification.

Well assuming what Scott said is true, Matt already kept his fans in the dark while talking about Scott's rehab stint.

So obviously for a guy who uses the phrase "The TRUTH Rock On!!!!!!" in his blog posting, he might wanna check out the meaning of the word truth before responding.....



/jarmo

Well, time and time again, it's been proven that those guys only see/say what they want to remember ONLY.

[Falcon]

That tour was supposed to happen in late 2007 right?

/jarmo

Ya, I think so.

Can't wait for Sorum's response, he's never been shy about his own "issues" so I'm sure we'll
get some kind of clarification.

Well assuming what Scott said is true, Matt already kept his fans in the dark while talking about Scott's rehab stint.


/jarmo

Kinda tough to assume anything at this point or lay blame I suppose.  

If Sorum chose to keep an alleged rehab stint private that's his business, Weiland's was public knowledge and was really never pointed to in Matt's blog.

Personally, I think Scott jumped the gun and should have thought before he typed.

this isn't the first time that's happened...

[*Timothy*]

Shit this is better then watching Day time soaps.


Oh, yeah fuck Matt Sorum.

[jarmo]

If Sorum chose to keep an alleged rehab stint private that's his business, Weiland's was public knowledge and was really never pointed to in Matt's blog.

He mentioned the cancellations and everybody knows that Scott being in rehab was the reason for the latest cancellation.

So it's not that far fetched to understand why Scott feels like the previous cancellation was also blamed on him by Matt......



Does this refer to Matt singing over Scott's parts?

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.

/jarmo

[Feel_The_Burn]

I'm interested to see where this goes , what will Sorum say? Are they gonna play more shows. I can just imagine what Slash and Duff are thinking 

If Sorum chose to keep an alleged rehab stint private that's his business, Weiland's was public knowledge and was really never pointed to in Matt's blog.

He mentioned the cancellations and everybody knows that Scott being in rehab was the reason for the latest cancellation.

So it's not that far fetched to understand why Scott feels like the previous cancellation was also blamed on him by Matt......



Does this refer to Matt singing over Scott's parts?

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.

/jarmo

I think he is talking about the one show where Paris Hilton messed around with them as did the guy from Whitestar , Duff sang its so easy and Matt did Patience.

[Falcon]

Does this refer to Matt singing over Scott's parts?

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.

I think that's exactly what Scott is infering.

[metallex78]

It's no secret that Scott and Matt have issues with eachother, but this is just silly.

They're two grown men, is it so hard to speak face to face?

I think the most interesting part will be seeing these two on stage together for the remaining VR shows.
I bet the tension will be so thick in the air you could cut it with a knife!

[jarmo]

I think he is talking about the one show where Paris Hilton messed around with them as did the guy from Whitestar , Duff sang its so easy and Matt did Patience.

But he's talking about picking up a guitar and soloing over Slash's playing. Not playing Slash's stuff when Slash isn't there...


It sounds like he thinks Matt is singing over his vocals so that people can't hear him, they hear Matt singing instead.



/jarmo

[RTK]

That could also be the reason why Scott apparently was arguing with the sound guy after singing fall to pieces.  Maybe demanding to have matt's mic volume lowerred.

Its funny how VR has almost paralleled Audioslave. They were both around for about 4-5 years, one had 2 albums the other 3, lead singer gets fed up and wants it to end, theres a reunion with one of the original bands....

But this raises the question of what the band will do about their 3 album record deal, I don't know if a greatest hits album is a possibility with only 2 albums of material.