Slash says Velvet Revolver singer search is 'still ongoing'

[CheapJon]

my friends dad is a friend of matt sorum's + aussie promoter - he said that matt mentioned some names they were keen on including Pat Lachman (?) some dude who sang breifly for alice in chains; im assuming thats where duff met him....

Anyone heard any rumours of this? he seems to be pretty sick

That would be cool, he also fronted Dimebag's band after Pantera split, Damageplan.
Would no doubt go in a much heavier direction.

that's where i recognized his name from, didn't like damageplan though

[ecwfan]

Maybe they should look at Travis Meeks. But Meeks is almost like Axl in a way. He'll take a firm hand in song writing , he likes more wordly type music and has fired band members from his band. Plus he's battled addictions to drugs so it could be "Ok he's talented son of a bitch. But he can be an asshole."

[kobys]

Maybe they should look at Travis Meeks. But Meeks is almost like Axl in a way. He'll take a firm hand in song writing , he likes more wordly type music and has fired band members from his band. Plus he's battled addictions to drugs so it could be "Ok he's talented son of a bitch. But he can be an asshole."

Why would they want someone who's difficult and can be an asshole? Isn't that what they're trying to avoid from now on? Plus, imo, they probably don't need another former addict in the band.

[Jdog0830]

Maybe they should look at Travis Meeks. But Meeks is almost like Axl in a way. He'll take a firm hand in song writing , he likes more wordly type music and has fired band members from his band. Plus he's battled addictions to drugs so it could be "Ok he's talented son of a bitch. But he can be an asshole."

Why would they want someone who's difficult and can be an asshole? Isn't that what they're trying to avoid from now on? Plus, imo, they probably don't need another former addict in the band.

well in the music buiss there is either former drug addicts or just drug addicts espesuly today

[kobys]

Maybe they should look at Travis Meeks. But Meeks is almost like Axl in a way. He'll take a firm hand in song writing , he likes more wordly type music and has fired band members from his band. Plus he's battled addictions to drugs so it could be "Ok he's talented son of a bitch. But he can be an asshole."

Why would they want someone who's difficult and can be an asshole? Isn't that what they're trying to avoid from now on? Plus, imo, they probably don't need another former addict in the band.

well in the music buiss there is either former drug addicts or just drug addicts espesuly today

Yes it's true that a majority of rock stars are either drug addicted or recovering from drug addiction. However,  there are exceptions and I think that VR better look for an exception. They don't need the temptation. Especially Slash. He's clean and sober right now but I suspect that he could relapse easily.

[Jdog0830]

i dont know i mean to me the only thing that isnt that harmfull i guess be drinkin a little other than that i guess if theyd look 4 a guy like that its goin to take a lot longer

[Wicked Demon]

I hope they get someone who can do a lot of the GNR catalog... I don't think they should live in the past, but those guys wrote some great music that I would love to see them play again.

This is what *I* was able to do on my own, using some skills i thought i had lost forever... and if I can get close to those notes, then surely they can find someone. or they can call me

"Out Ta Get Me" cover (1st verse, chorus):

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=GMSUJDJW

[IKnowWhereIAM]

Why would they want someone who's difficult and can be an asshole?

Yeah, they have more than enough of that...what they need is a candy assed nobody that can actually sing, but keeps his mouth shut off stage, and gets led around on a leash by Slash.  Maybe that guy from American Idol?  Ryan Seacrest...no that's the host...

[FunkyMonkey]

Rumors were flying that VR would be signing up Million Dollar Reload's singer, Phil Conalane as their singer. The Irishman was flattered but said he had not been invited to join. When talking to SLASH, he told us he had no idea who Conalane was.

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[oldgunsfan]

Rumors were flying that VR would be signing up Million Dollar Reload's singer, Phil Conalane as their singer. The Irishman was flattered but said he had not been invited to join. When talking to SLASH, he told us he had no idea who Conalane was.

Snakepit.org

well, maybe he should check out their myspace page

[Jdog0830]

I hope they get someone who can do a lot of the GNR catalog... I don't think they should live in the past, but those guys wrote some great music that I would love to see them play again.

This is what *I* was able to do on my own, using some skills i thought i had lost forever... and if I can get close to those notes, then surely they can find someone. or they can call me

"Out Ta Get Me" cover (1st verse, chorus):

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=GMSUJDJW

Hell yeah i would love to go see VR playing some more old GNR songs and with a new singer it would sound a lot more intersting

[Pine Barrens]

Maybe they should look at Travis Meeks. But Meeks is almost like Axl in a way. He'll take a firm hand in song writing , he likes more wordly type music and has fired band members from his band. Plus he's battled addictions to drugs so it could be "Ok he's talented son of a bitch. But he can be an asshole."

Travis Meeks was auditioned the first time around (before Weiland came into the picture) and they apparently had their fill of him then. Duff said that they couldn't stand him and that he acted like the Prince of Brunei because he'd had one hit many years ago. As much as I like Days of the New, Travis would just be more of the same. He was on that show Intervention a while back and it was extremely sad to see how he had flushed everything he had worked so hard for down the toilet.

[Bodhi]

why don't they just get Brett Scallions already and call it a day....he would sound great singing Contraband songs,

[Falcon]

why don't they just get Brett Scallions already and call it a day....he would sound great singing Contraband songs,

I was on the Scallions bandwagon early on but have moved onto his wife, Abby Gennet.

She'd be a bit of a left field choice, but wtf at this point - take a chance.

I know....it'll never happen...

[Butch Français]

Rumors were flying that VR would be signing up Million Dollar Reload's singer, Phil Conalane as their singer. The Irishman was flattered but said he had not been invited to join. When talking to SLASH, he told us he had no idea who Conalane was.

Snakepit.org

this sounds promising. it sounds like a cover-up before the big surprise. but who knows.

who's Brett Scallions again?

[Jizzo]

get him a copy of the cd

[Bodhi]

who's Brett Scallions again?

ex Fuel lead singer who one time back in like 2003 or 2004 referred to Slash, Duff and Matt as the "REAL" Guns N Roses....so they should all get along fine, since they are all from the same fantasy world..

[ecwfan]

Maybe they should look at Travis Meeks. But Meeks is almost like Axl in a way. He'll take a firm hand in song writing , he likes more wordly type music and has fired band members from his band. Plus he's battled addictions to drugs so it could be "Ok he's talented son of a bitch. But he can be an asshole."

Travis Meeks was auditioned the first time around (before Weiland came into the picture) and they apparently had their fill of him then. Duff said that they couldn't stand him and that he acted like the Prince of Brunei because he'd had one hit many years ago. As much as I like Days of the New, Travis would just be more of the same. He was on that show Intervention a while back and it was extremely sad to see how he had flushed everything he had worked so hard for down the toilet.

                     He's been clean a year or 2. He's working on a solo album. Either way I saw his performance of the Door's "The End" on VH1 Storytellers....awesome. The funniest thing is he has a standing offer to play at the Grand Ole Opry anytime he wishes.


                            I'll be pissed if they pass Conalane over for it. Guy has some talent.
                         

             

[Pine Barrens]

I always thought a Days of the New album was a Travis Meeks solo album, hehe! But if he's managed to stay clean this time (he's done the whole rehab thing a few times before, just like Weiland), then that is definitely great news and I'll be first in line to buy his new stuff. And yeah, his performance with The Doors was great. Didn't he do yet another song in addition to The End? I seem to remember something like that... Funny, Weiland performed with The Doors as well. But yeah, in a perfect world, Travis would be a great choice to replace Weiland.

[gcluskey]

I heard rumour about them already picking some irish guy, maybe it was your man Phil Conalane or some other fella. Heard it was some chap from Belfast but who knows