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Album "Contraband" (2004)
Velvet Revolver Sharing Royalty Due to Plagiarism
August 30, 2008 11:08:45Velvet Revolver have gone into a mediation room with recording company Universal Music. The band's single called "Dirty Little Things" is claimed to be copied from the melody and guitar riff of "Cyber Babe", a song belongs to one of the company's artists, named Tony Newton.
Tony says during a recent interview, "A couple of years back a mate of mine in LA called me to say he'd heard what he thought was my song on the radio, and that he had been a bit shocked when he realized it was Velvet Revolver. When I checked it out myself, ... it was basically the same riff." Tony has then called his label to seek information and then decided to leave the matter to the recording company. "I called my publishers to check whether they knew anything - which of course they didn't - and then basically left it with them," Tony explains.
Lenny Kravitz Won't Join Velvet Revolver
August 13, 2008 04:08:58Lenny Kravitz has shut down rumor, saying that he will reload Velvet Revolver as their new frontman. In an exclusive interview with RollingStone.com, the singer says, "I know and love the Velvet Revolver guys but there is no truth to the story about me joining their band."
The rumor has flown in the media when he was spotted hanging in a studio with the rock group. Beside Lenny, other rock singers linked to the frontman position of the Velvet Revolver include Sebastian Bach, Van Halen's former singer Sammy Hagar and Liv Tyler's husband Royston Langdon.
Matt Sorum Hinted GNR's Reunion Plan and Velvet Revolver's New Singer
June 24, 2008 01:06:40Another big news comes for Guns N' Roses fans as latest reports stated that the band's original members could reunited once again. The news was said by Velvet Revolver and ex-GNR's drummer Matt Sorum at a recent interview with MusicRadar.com
Speaking to the website reporter Joe Bosso, about the reunion plan, Matt convincingly said, "I'm sure it'll happen eventually". He then also added that the original GNR members could have already started the meetings for the reunion saying, "They could be having meetings about it right now. They could be in a bomb shelter, with Axl Rose, (vocals) and Slash (guitar) and Duff McKagan, (bass). And Izzy Stradlin, (guitar)! Maybe Steven Adler (original GUNS N' ROSES drummer) - I don't know. I'd probably be the very, very, very last guy to get the call."
Slash Prepares His First Solo Album
June 12, 2008 03:06:11With his band Velvet Revolver still taking a break from the music scene, Slash is making a use of the spare time he has by working on a solo album. The guitarist revealed the news in a recent interview with Spinner.com stating that the new project will be his first. "It'll be my first solo record," Slash said.
On the interview the ex-Guns N' Roses member also hopes that he can finish the record quickly because as soon as Velvet managed to find a new singer, his band will also start their new album's work. "I'm working on it pretty aggressively right now while I have the time cause as soon as Velvet finds its singer, then it's going to be off the races with that," he said.
Velvet Revolver to Announce New Vocalist, Prepare New Project
May 27, 2008 10:05:39Rock band Velvet Revolver revealed a good news to their die hard fans, confirming that the band will hit the stage again with a new vocalist soon. The news was said by the band's drummer Matt Sorum in a recent interview with Artisan News Service.
Revealing about Velvet's future plan, Matt told the news service, "We're coming out with something in a couple of weeks and I think it's going to surprise everybody. It's exciting." Moreover, the ex- Guns N' Roses member also hinted about the band's new singer saying, "We're moving forward. We're going to keep going and play rock 'n' roll and get a new guy singing, so we did it before we'll do it again."
Velvet Revolver Have Some Names for New Vocalist
April 04, 2008 04:04:53Slash has addressed for the first time the firing of Velvet Revolver's vocalist Scott Weiland, citing that the band is actually "relieved" after his departure. The guitarist also told RollingStone.com that they have had some candidates for the empty slot but won't reveal names yet.
"Everybody's just very relieved," Slash told RollingStone. "This is something that's been coming down for a while. I know everybody is tying the STP (reunion tour) thing to it, but it started way before that. We just had a lot of commitments to fulfill, so we just had to drag this thing out until the obligations were finished. Basically, we're just excited about finding someone else and moving on."
Velvet Revolver Officially Kick Out Vocalist
April 02, 2008 09:04:18Previously only giving a hint, Slash finally reveals that his Velvet Revolver bandmate, Scott Weiland is officially off the group. The guitarist blamed the decision to boot off Weiland on "erratic behavior".
The announcement came with the wind down of their extensive tour in Amsterdam yesterday (April 1). In a press release Slash said, "This band is all about its fans and its music and Scott Weiland isn't 100% committed to either. Among other things, his increasingly erratic onstage behavior and personal problems have forced us to move on."
Velvet Revolver to Ditch Vocalist in New Album?
April 01, 2008 01:04:28Following the rumors of a breakup, Velvet revolver's guitarist Slash has said that the band will continue recording a new album. Problem is, he also mentioned that only four of out of five will be involved in the project.
"There will be a third album," Slash told the Daily Star. "We don't know how or when but the core four guys will continue." The non-inclusive member that Slash is referring to is vocalist Scott Weiland who will soon rejoin his other band Stone Temple Pilot for a reunion tour.
The End of Velvet Revolver?
March 22, 2008 12:03:39Velvet Revolver's frontman Scott Weiland made a surprising announcement at their gig on Thursday, March 20 in Glasgow, Scotland, U.K. when he said that the current tour will be their last. The vocalist who is also fronting Stone Temple Pilots (STP) said to the audience as they closed the gig, "You're at something special really tonight...This is the last ever Velvet Revolver tour".
A couple of responses have been issued by the band following this. In a blog post by Matt Sorum, the drummer said, "So last night was interesting. Had a little band turmoil on stage, as you probably all could tell. Being in a band is a lot like being in a relationship. Sometimes you just don't get along. I guess there has been more turmoil lately, I guess, with the cancellations and all. It has been frustrating, I am not going to lie." Sorum further said that he loves touring but it can be "draining".
Velvet Revolver Paid Tribute Song for Late Brothers
May 05, 2007 12:05:52
Velvet Revolver's gig on May 3 was brought to a tear jerking moment when vocalist Scott Weiland sang Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" in tribute to his and drummer Matt Sorum's late brothers.
"It literally crushed us. It made this record happen for both of us," Scott said upon their brothers who died of drug overdose during the making of "Libertad". As the singer delivered the tunes, a video footage showing the late Michel Weiland's family was screened on the background. The family consisting of Michael's wife and two young daughters will benefit from the concert.
Velvet Revolver's "Libertad" in Stores July 3
April 18, 2007 12:04:21
One change of producer and one pushed back release date after, Velvet Revolver's "Libertad" is set for July 3 via RCA. Helmed by Brendan O' Brien instead of Rick Rubin, the album will be the band's first conceptual piece.
Bassist Duff McKagan who announced the new release date compared this record to the single oriented debut "Contraband". He said, "I think 'Contraband' was a great record. It was the right one for us to make as our first record. But 'Libertad' really goes way beyond that musically. I don't think any of us could have made a better record at this point in our careers." Summarizing the content of the new record he continued, "It's a great f*ckin' rock song. It has a kick-ass guitar riff, a great chorus, a really big bridge and a great Slash solo."
Slash Hinting Guns N' Roses' Reunion
April 17, 2007 11:04:43
With reunions of band running up and down this year, Guns N' Roses intends to snatch its former members back from Velvet Revolver and Stone Temple Pilots. Slash, one of the 1980s members revealed that reunion is a possible matter.
Sick of playing Guns N' Roses' songs while he was in Velvet Revolver, Slash would like to eliminate them from his band's song list. He had also announced the removal of songs by Stone Temple Pilots. The only chance remaining for Slash to play Guns N' Roses' hits is by reuniting with his ex band mates.
The 2007 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
March 13, 2007 04:03:16
The annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction has taken place in Waldorf-Astoria Hotel on March 12. The names inducted in the ceremony are R.E.M., Van Halen, Patti Smith, Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five and also The Ronettes.
Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder attended the event to be the inductor of R.E.M. He honored the band saying that while Pearl Jam was getting stardom, R.E.M. became like a big brother to the band. "R.E.M.'s music is truly all-encompassing. They used every color on the pallette, they invented colors on their own and they put up this huge mural of music and sound and emotion."
Jay-Z Is Named One of the Inductors in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
March 03, 2007 03:03:51
Following the increasing list of people inducting for the Performers category in the 2007 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Jay-Z, Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, Rage Against the Machine's Zack de la Rocha and The Rolling Stones' Keith Richards are among some of the names jotted in.
The induction ceremony will go as Jay-Z inducts Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five, Vedder inducts R.E.M., Rocha inducts Patti Smith and then Richards for The Ronettes. Still, the ceremony is added with Velvet Revolver's performance, which is included due to Van Halen's withdrawal from the guests list.
Van Halen's Slot of Gig Stolen by Velvet Revolver
March 03, 2007 11:03:26
With the constantly changing front man and no near future recording plan for rock band Van Halen, the band has confirmed its cancellation to participate in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame supposedly mapped on May 12, 2007 in Waldorf-Astoria Hotel.
The empty slot will be filled in by Velvet Revolver with lead vocalist Scott Weiland and guitarist Slash speaking on behalf of the band. Releasing the upcoming album "Libertad" later this year, the band is very much the more available and prepared candidate for the festival.
Velvet Revolver in Jeopardy???
June 09, 2005 10:06:06They have "family obligations" and album "pre-production work" to be done so that they have to, reluctantly, cut short their European tour Tuesday. More or less, that's what rock band Velvet Tour spokeswoman Kristine Ashton-Magnuson said in clearing the rumors claim the band's split.
In fact, a newspaper and television station in Finland reported that the band had split. This then raises questions on the band's future, which is soon answered by Kristine "The band has not broken up. In fact, they're coming back to the U.S. early to start the next record."
