April 1st, 2008
Velvet Revolver has made a not so shocking announcement today.
The band announced that they have booted frontman Scott Weiland from the group.
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Here’s what Slash had to say: “This band is all about its fans and its music and Scott Weiland isn’t 100% committed to either.” Slash […]
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March 24th, 2008
At last Thursday’s gig in Glasgow, Velvet Revolver frontman Scott Weiland made some interesting comments.
He told the audience: “You’re watching something special…the last tour by Velvet Revolver”.
Now some folks may be thinking that Scott was just making empty promises from the stage, but just remember that it was from the stage earlier this year that Scott […]
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February 12th, 2008
VR frontman Scott Weiland checked himself into rehab last week, but the band was apparently going to go ahead with their Australian tour, which was to run from February 15-20.
The band, however, has now cancelled these dates, which were already make up dates for the band missing shows in Australia last December. As of now […]
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February 8th, 2008
According to Blabbermouth, Velvet Revolver frontman Scott Weiland has checked himself back into rehab.
Here’s the official statement from Velvet Revolver:
“Following VELVET REVOLVER’s performance last night [Wednesday, February 6] in Los Angeles, lead singer Scott Weiland voluntarily entered a rehab facility. Tonight’s San Diego show at the House of Blues has been postponed; the rescheduled date […]
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January 25th, 2008
According to Slash, Stone Temple Pilots are going to hit the road this summer.
Slash broke the news to Billboard, stating that once Velvet Revolver wraps up their current tour, frontman Scott Weiland is going to rejoin STP. However, Slash still wants Velvet Revolver to record their third album, which would be the follow up to last year’s Libertad.
Last […]
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January 3rd, 2008
Velvet Revolver have mapped out some tour dates for 2008 after wrapping up some end of year shows on the east coast.
The supergroup consisting of former STP frontman Scott Weiland and former Guns ‘N’ Roses members Slash, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum will hit the road on January with some dates in the U.S. before heading […]
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August 20th, 2007
KROQ 106.7 in L.A. will be putting on a pretty decent show on September 15 at the Home Depot Center.
The Inland Invasion will feature The Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters, Velvet Revolver, Kid Rock, Chris Cornell, Satellite Party, Cypress Hill, Hot Hot Heat, Against Me! and Paramore.
Tickets are very reasonably priced at $35, $65 and $85. […]
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August 17th, 2007
The current Velvet Revolver/Alice in Chains tour isn’t the first time that the members of VR have been tied up with a Seattle band. It’s a long and interesting road…
On September 29, 1992 AIC releases Dirt and STP with Core.
In 1995 Weiland’s side project The Magnificent Bastards covered “How Do You Sleep?” and the Layne […]
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July 3rd, 2007
WARNING: Please be advised that the following album could blow the roof off of your house or vehicle if played too loudly due to the guitar work of Slash, play with caution.
I’ll admit that I was very anticipated to get my hands on Contraband, the 2004 debut album from Velvet Revolver. Being a huge STP fan and admiring Guns […]
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June 27th, 2007
Maybe most of you have heard that Velvet Revolver and Alice in Chains will be touring together this summer. Personally, I can’t wait to see this show. Two great bands in one night, it’s gonna rock, and somehow I was fortunate enough to get pit seats! I know that some people have some concerns with these bands, […]
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