Slash says Velvet Revolver singer search is 'still ongoing'

[kobys]

This is interesting. Scott was cool and did not talk trash. I still don't think Slash and the guys would want him out of the band for these reasons. However, I could see how maybe it escalated after Libertad did not sell well and maybe Scott let it get to his head and started acting disinterested in VR because he had STP as safety net.

I have to really agree with your post. I just think that Scott is a really difficult, hard to deal with person. I always thought from the beginning that eventually Scott would be too much for the other guys to handle.

[FunkyMonkey]

This is interesting. Scott was cool and did not talk trash. I still don't think Slash and the guys would want him out of the band for these reasons.

Yeah, from that video, it sounds like Slash did not want him to leave the group at that time.

[Hudson]

Although Scott's departure was messy, he does not seem bitter in that interview. I could see them being civil sometime in the future after some of the dust settles. He even made the comment... if Axl were to call Slash, that Slash should go ahead and do something with him. So I could see them hitting the stage at something like CF.

I just think that Scott is a really difficult, hard to deal with person. I always thought from the beginning that eventually Scott would be too much for the other guys to handle.

Totally agree, but I think he was worth the risk at the time. They made some cool music in VR and he is good performer, with the exception of his little dance which I can't stand.  I think with VR's talent they still have not reached their highest potential, only scratched the surface.

It will not be easy to replace Scott with someone as good or better than him, but it is still not the same as having to replace someone like Axl. I think if they find the right person people will be able to move on. If they just go with someone not as good... people will be constantly be comparing them to Scott, just like the whole Sammy/Dave thing in VH.

And no I am not comparing VR to VH.

[Hoosier]

And no I am not comparing VR to VH.

hey, maybe they should get Sammy Hagar? 

[Smoking Guns]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K53rDZpSisA&feature=related

Well.....hmmm, if they got Bach, they could cover Metallica again like they did here...


Or how about this vintage clip..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzljvPpHN8E&feature=related

[FunkyMonkey]

Smart money says VR is on extended hiatus anyway - if they ever come back at all

It seems more and more that this is the case.  Duff and Slash seem to have their own thing going...but what would be next for Matt?

[LunsJail]

Smart money says VR is on extended hiatus anyway - if they ever come back at all

It seems more and more that this is the case.  Duff and Slash seem to have their own thing going...but what would be next for Matt?

He can stay busy designing clothes and laughing at his own comments.

[CheapJon]

designing clothes and fucking girls half his age?

[Smoking Guns]

designing clothes and fucking girls half his age?

Sounds like a good business model to me.

[Falcon]

but what would be next for Matt?

Camp Freddy, Sorum/Noce, producing and the possibility of another Circus Diablo record in 09.

[gnr2k6]

have u noticed the rest of the guys can make music and be happy and have success with unknows but sorum has done nothing-thats a fact!
he surrounds hiself with the famous and fucks girls half his age because he knows no better and can do no better.....he's no dave grohl.

[FunkyMonkey]

but what would be next for Matt?

Camp Freddy, Sorum/Noce, producing and the possibility of another Circus Diablo record in 09.

That's right he played on the Circus Diablo record but did not tour with them if I remember correctly.  I guess now he will be able to tour as well?

[gnr2k6]

cant see sorum being the drummer.....it'll be charles ruggerio

[FunkyMonkey]

Have you heard the rumor that John Corabi was up for the singer position in VR? We asked SLASH, and he said that Corabi's manager asked them to try him out. They sent him a tape and never heard a thing about it.

Snakepit.org

 

[donaltduck313]

Since HR will break up (http://www.hanoirocks.info/news/index.htm) hm how about Mr Mike Monroe woudnt he be great choise as singer for VR?

d.d.

[CheapJon]

no he wouldn't

[FunkyMonkey]

SLASH DISCUSSES FALSE VELVET REVOLVER RUMORS

October 21, 2008 -

Velvet Revolver continue to search for a singer to replace Scott Weiland, even though multiple rumors continue to swirl as to who the band will finally decide on. News reports surfaced a few weeks back that Spacehog's Royston Langdon had got the job but that wasn't the case. In fact a few singers have also linked to Velvet Revolver, most notably Lenny Kravitz and Chester Bennington, although both have also denied reports they were in the mix.

Artisan News caught up with Slash to get his thoughts on all the rumors about the bands next vocalist being circulated because of the internet.

"Oh there was, basically as a result of the internet people just make up all kinds of crazy stuff. But with all due respect to...I'm drawing a blank right now. With all the rumors that are out there's some singers that we actually did work with for a second and Royston was actually one of them. But we're still looking."

We also wanted to see if Slash could give us an update on how Velvet Revolvers search is going.

"Well I mean we can't really update something that hasn't really happened. The search is happening but we haven't found the guy yet so it's sort of an ongoing thing at the moment."

While Velvet Revolver continue to write new material and audition vocalists, Slash has been spending his nights in the studio working on demos for his upcoming solo album. Slash plans on bringing in multiple guests vocalists for the album which he'll begin recording in January of 2009.

Video: http://www.artisannews.com/ans101/templates/?a=5286&z=99

[FunkyMonkey]

Who's that on vocals? How to replace a frontman

Friday, 24 October 2008

Could bringing in a famous name be the way forward for Led Zeppelin, if they choose to tour without Robert Plant? Or Velvet Revolver as they seek to replace Scott Weiland? As we see below, whether you go for an established name or a greenhorn, pitfalls await established bands hunting for a new singer.

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/whos-that-on-vocals-how-to-replace-a-frontman-971255.html

[Thorned Rose]

I always thought Royston Langsdon would be cool

[Second Hand Smoke]

I'm pretty sure this guy is saying he was sent tracks by VR to put vocals on, the riff is pretty interesting check it out
Youtube search: Keanan Duffty Velvet Revolver Audition.
 I heard of a few cats getting demos via emails or whatev from VR's mgt. , so I figure they are starting to surface now that they haven't been called back or have.