Slash says Velvet Revolver singer search is 'still ongoing'

[oldgunsfan]

I think they should really try to get Izzy on board. They could write some great songs together as they always have and create a much needed buzz with another former GNR member.  They can di the 3 guitarist thing like GNR. They will always be associated with GNR so they might as well embrace it and go with it. It is part of their appeal in their first place. Izzy would be like the missing link that would excite people again about seeing what kind of music we could expect with his contributions. It would be the closest thing to the original GNR in recent years.

Now that CD has been released there will be a full court press by the media to create a GNR vs. VR rivalry. VR will need to go in well prepared and really focus on the material they release and the lead singer they get. That means no more recording an album in 3 months with the first producer that walks through the door. They will need to work with the Rick Rubins of the world and challenge themselves to create a really great album next time around to prove that they are here for the long haul even if it takes them a year to produce. Otherwise they will be seen as another failed Supergroup.

why not mike clink; he worked with them on all their best material

[Hudson]

(um, we know of one boys ... aw, nevermind ... it'd never work).

I did not catch what he meant by this?

why not mike clink; he worked with them on all their best material

I always thought Mike Clink would also be perfect.

[LunsJail]

Nov 26th 2008

Slash tells Spinner that when Velvet Revolver formed, that was kind of the initial idea. "We wrote a ton of s--- that was really heavy, and it was sort of what you'd expect us to sound like," he says. "And then it changed to fit the whole Scott [Weiland] vibe."

It's a vibe that, Slash says, never fully suited the band. With Weiland now out of the picture, Velvet Revolver is looking for a new singer (um, we know of one boys ... aw, nevermind ... it'd never work). "It's a hard job; it's a hard spot to fill," Slash says. "But I think we can really put together a record where people will be like, 'Now that's what I'm talking about!'" Awesome.

http://www.spinner.com/2008/11/26/velvet-revolver-aim-to-sound-like-guns-n-roses-sorta/

What a crock of shit.  He's saying "VR sucked because of Scott but just wait....."

[oldgunsfan]

Nov 26th 2008

Slash tells Spinner that when Velvet Revolver formed, that was kind of the initial idea. "We wrote a ton of s--- that was really heavy, and it was sort of what you'd expect us to sound like," he says. "And then it changed to fit the whole Scott [Weiland] vibe."

It's a vibe that, Slash says, never fully suited the band. With Weiland now out of the picture, Velvet Revolver is looking for a new singer (um, we know of one boys ... aw, nevermind ... it'd never work). "It's a hard job; it's a hard spot to fill," Slash says. "But I think we can really put together a record where people will be like, 'Now that's what I'm talking about!'" Awesome.

http://www.spinner.com/2008/11/26/velvet-revolver-aim-to-sound-like-guns-n-roses-sorta/

What a crock of shit.  He's saying "VR sucked because of Scott but just wait....."

all the members outside of Scott have said they wrote the best GnR album ever but scott didn't want to do it b/c it sounded like that other band the were in.  and they've been saying it since before Contraband came out

[chineseblues]

Nov 26th 2008

Slash tells Spinner that when Velvet Revolver formed, that was kind of the initial idea. "We wrote a ton of s--- that was really heavy, and it was sort of what you'd expect us to sound like," he says. "And then it changed to fit the whole Scott [Weiland] vibe."

It's a vibe that, Slash says, never fully suited the band. With Weiland now out of the picture, Velvet Revolver is looking for a new singer (um, we know of one boys ... aw, nevermind ... it'd never work). "It's a hard job; it's a hard spot to fill," Slash says. "But I think we can really put together a record where people will be like, 'Now that's what I'm talking about!'" Awesome.

http://www.spinner.com/2008/11/26/velvet-revolver-aim-to-sound-like-guns-n-roses-sorta/

What a crock of shit.  He's saying "VR sucked because of Scott but just wait....."

all the members outside of Scott have said they wrote the best GnR album ever but scott didn't want to do it b/c it sounded like that other band the were in.  and they've been saying it since before Contraband came out

Slash also said Snakepit would have been the best GNR album ever and we all know that's a crock of shit!

[FunkyMonkey]

Michael Monroe?

http://www.iltasanomat.fi/viihde/uutinen.asp?id=1620376

[Agno]

Nov 26th 2008

Slash tells Spinner that when Velvet Revolver formed, that was kind of the initial idea. "We wrote a ton of s--- that was really heavy, and it was sort of what you'd expect us to sound like," he says. "And then it changed to fit the whole Scott [Weiland] vibe."

It's a vibe that, Slash says, never fully suited the band. With Weiland now out of the picture, Velvet Revolver is looking for a new singer (um, we know of one boys ... aw, nevermind ... it'd never work). "It's a hard job; it's a hard spot to fill," Slash says. "But I think we can really put together a record where people will be like, 'Now that's what I'm talking about!'" Awesome.

http://www.spinner.com/2008/11/26/velvet-revolver-aim-to-sound-like-guns-n-roses-sorta/

What a crock of shit.  He's saying "VR sucked because of Scott but just wait....."

all the members outside of Scott have said they wrote the best GnR album ever but scott didn't want to do it b/c it sounded like that other band the were in.  and they've been saying it since before Contraband came out

Slash also said Snakepit would have been the best GNR album ever and we all know that's a crock of shit!

It's five clock somewhere could have been one of the best, with Axl on vocals and Duff on bass and with all writing together. Slash's work on that album is incredible, the entire cd is awesome and with elements from everybody in Guns n' Roses it would have been more awesome.

[widevu]

Nov 26th 2008

Slash tells Spinner that when Velvet Revolver formed, that was kind of the initial idea. "We wrote a ton of s--- that was really heavy, and it was sort of what you'd expect us to sound like," he says. "And then it changed to fit the whole Scott [Weiland] vibe."

It's a vibe that, Slash says, never fully suited the band. With Weiland now out of the picture, Velvet Revolver is looking for a new singer (um, we know of one boys ... aw, nevermind ... it'd never work). "It's a hard job; it's a hard spot to fill," Slash says. "But I think we can really put together a record where people will be like, 'Now that's what I'm talking about!'" Awesome.

http://www.spinner.com/2008/11/26/velvet-revolver-aim-to-sound-like-guns-n-roses-sorta/

What a crock of shit.  He's saying "VR sucked because of Scott but just wait....."

all the members outside of Scott have said they wrote the best GnR album ever but scott didn't want to do it b/c it sounded like that other band the were in.  and they've been saying it since before Contraband came out

Slash also said Snakepit would have been the best GNR album ever and we all know that's a crock of shit!

It's five clock somewhere could have been one of the best, with Axl on vocals and Duff on bass and with all writing together. Slash's work on that album is incredible, the entire cd is awesome and with elements from everybody in Guns n' Roses it would have been more awesome.

That's true! That material with axl's work on it. It could have been AMAZING. Beggars & Hangers is a beautiful song, think with axl on vocals. Back & Fort Again the same story, What do you want to be .......

[lostdream]

Nov 26th 2008


That's true! That material with axl's work on it. It could have been AMAZING. Beggars & Hangers is a beautiful song, think with axl on vocals. Back & Fort Again the same story, What do you want to be .......

I absolutely agree on "Back and forth again". Love the song! 

[Jim Bob]

Nov 26th 2008

Slash tells Spinner that when Velvet Revolver formed, that was kind of the initial idea. "We wrote a ton of s--- that was really heavy, and it was sort of what you'd expect us to sound like," he says. "And then it changed to fit the whole Scott [Weiland] vibe."

It's a vibe that, Slash says, never fully suited the band. With Weiland now out of the picture, Velvet Revolver is looking for a new singer (um, we know of one boys ... aw, nevermind ... it'd never work). "It's a hard job; it's a hard spot to fill," Slash says. "But I think we can really put together a record where people will be like, 'Now that's what I'm talking about!'" Awesome.

http://www.spinner.com/2008/11/26/velvet-revolver-aim-to-sound-like-guns-n-roses-sorta/

What a crock of shit.  He's saying "VR sucked because of Scott but just wait....."

all the members outside of Scott have said they wrote the best GnR album ever but scott didn't want to do it b/c it sounded like that other band the were in.  and they've been saying it since before Contraband came out

Slash also said Snakepit would have been the best GNR album ever and we all know that's a crock of shit!

It's five clock somewhere could have been one of the best, with Axl on vocals and Duff on bass and with all writing together. Slash's work on that album is incredible, the entire cd is awesome and with elements from everybody in Guns n' Roses it would have been more awesome.

That's true! That material with axl's work on it. It could have been AMAZING. Beggars & Hangers is a beautiful song, think with axl on vocals. Back & Fort Again the same story, What do you want to be .......

you smoke crack... don't you?

[D]

They are saying, u take the ideas from Five O CLock mixed with the entire bands elements and what they bring to the table and it would've been amazing.

Of course the lyrics and vocals would be different and way better

[IKnowWhereIAM]

does Slash read the want ad's?

"Major Label Rock Band seeking accomplished guitarist to replace unavailable member for touring to support album."

[Smoking Guns]

does Slash read the want ad's?

"Major Label Rock Band seeking accomplished guitarist to replace unavailable member for touring to support album."

HFS, its a GNR ad?

[IKnowWhereIAM]

does Slash read the want ad's?

"Major Label Rock Band seeking accomplished guitarist to replace unavailable member for touring to support album."

HFS, its a GNR ad?

That was the joke...I just forgot the: 

[oldgunsfan]

Nov 26th 2008

Slash tells Spinner that when Velvet Revolver formed, that was kind of the initial idea. "We wrote a ton of s--- that was really heavy, and it was sort of what you'd expect us to sound like," he says. "And then it changed to fit the whole Scott [Weiland] vibe."

It's a vibe that, Slash says, never fully suited the band. With Weiland now out of the picture, Velvet Revolver is looking for a new singer (um, we know of one boys ... aw, nevermind ... it'd never work). "It's a hard job; it's a hard spot to fill," Slash says. "But I think we can really put together a record where people will be like, 'Now that's what I'm talking about!'" Awesome.

http://www.spinner.com/2008/11/26/velvet-revolver-aim-to-sound-like-guns-n-roses-sorta/

What a crock of shit.  He's saying "VR sucked because of Scott but just wait....."

all the members outside of Scott have said they wrote the best GnR album ever but scott didn't want to do it b/c it sounded like that other band the were in.  and they've been saying it since before Contraband came out

Slash also said Snakepit would have been the best GNR album ever and we all know that's a crock of shit!

yeah that may be true but the crock is your opinion; but izzy, duff and matt said the same thing; not just slash, in fact, not once in my post did I mention slash

[FunkyMonkey]

Velvet Revolver seek to appoint ?unknown? Irish frontman

/01/12/2008 11:20am

A rumour has reached Classic Rock that the singer Velvet Revolver are seeking to recruit to replace Scott Weiland is Irishman Phil Conalane from Million Dollar Reload.

Conalane was apparently recommended to Velvet Revolver by ex-Guns N? Roses drummer Steven Adler, and also by Stone Gods, the band formed from the ashes of The Darkness.

Stone Gods reportedly tried to recruit Conalane themselves when Justin Hawkins left The Darkness.

Classic Rock?s source, who claims to be in contact with an insider at Velvet Revolver?s management, tells us:

?Though a surprising choice, Phil is experienced but relatively unknown on the international stage, which would fit Velvet Revolver?s bill of fresh blood as they try to rebuild their career following the disappointing sales of their last album, Libertad, and the GN?R return that has left them reeling.

?Phil is also well known as a good songwriter, something that scuppered Velvet Revolver?s plans when previously they tried to bring in the less-than-prolific Josh Todd of Buckcherry.

?At the recent Classic Rock Awards in London, Slash was seen talking to Phil?s record company representative for quite a while.?

Of course, we realise this might just be a crafty publicity stunt by Million Dollar Reload. More on this news as soon as we have it?

Meanwhile, you can check out Conalane?s vocals on Million Dollar Reload?s MySpace site here:

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=57331386

http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/news/velvet-revolver-seek-to-appoint-unknown-irish-frontman/

[Smoking Guns]

Velvet Revolver seek to appoint ?unknown? Irish frontman

/01/12/2008 11:20am

A rumour has reached Classic Rock that the singer Velvet Revolver are seeking to recruit to replace Scott Weiland is Irishman Phil Conalane from Million Dollar Reload.

Conalane was apparently recommended to Velvet Revolver by ex-Guns N? Roses drummer Steven Adler, and also by Stone Gods, the band formed from the ashes of The Darkness.

Stone Gods reportedly tried to recruit Conalane themselves when Justin Hawkins left The Darkness.

Classic Rock?s source, who claims to be in contact with an insider at Velvet Revolver?s management, tells us:

?Though a surprising choice, Phil is experienced but relatively unknown on the international stage, which would fit Velvet Revolver?s bill of fresh blood as they try to rebuild their career following the disappointing sales of their last album, Libertad, and the GN?R return that has left them reeling.

?Phil is also well known as a good songwriter, something that scuppered Velvet Revolver?s plans when previously they tried to bring in the less-than-prolific Josh Todd of Buckcherry.

?At the recent Classic Rock Awards in London, Slash was seen talking to Phil?s record company representative for quite a while.?

Of course, we realise this might just be a crafty publicity stunt by Million Dollar Reload. More on this news as soon as we have it?

Meanwhile, you can check out Conalane?s vocals on Million Dollar Reload?s MySpace site here:

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=57331386

http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/news/velvet-revolver-seek-to-appoint-unknown-irish-frontman/

Fuck Yeah!  Bring it on! 

[Smoking Guns]

Man, this guy has a really cool voice.  I am listening to the ballad now... Travel.  Wow, this guy has huge potential.  I am just ready for them to find somebody.  I like his voice better than Josh Todd's.  He can really sing.

[Grouse]

Hmm that guy doesn't sound half bad, think his voice would go well with slash's style.

[Smoking Guns]

Hmm that guy doesn't sound half bad, think his voice would go well with slash's style.

Yes!  This guy is a blues rock singer all the way, and that is Slash's style!


Hell, his band is pretty good.  Nice guitar playing... Good songs....  I am a fan of his band now.  After the first 4 songs.. Good stuff.