Velvet Revolver : iSOUND.COM™

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Members:
Scott Weiland
Slash
Duff "Rose" McKagan

Formed: 2002

iSound Site: www.isound.com/velvet_revolver

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Artists:
Brides of Destruction
Dirty Americans
Queens of the Stone Age
Godsmack
Red Tape
Spacehog
Soulfly
THE JUICE (GB)
taistix
Glenn Rowlands
Genres:
Alternative Rock
Hard Rock
Heavy Metal

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	Libertad Released: 2007

Biography

Velvet Revolver began in the spring of 2002. It all started with a jam session that reunited ex-Guns N' Roses bandmates Slash (guitar), Duff McKagan (bass), and Matt Sorum (drums). When they discovered that their chemistry was still strong, they began pushing new music and holding auditions for singers, for what it became known as "The Project." With some entries including ex-Buckcherry vocalist Josh Todd, and Neurotica\'s Kelly Shaefer; both became acquainted with the cutting room floor. By early 2003, "The Project's existence - and its quest for a singer - was some common knowledge, so much that VH1 sent cameras to document the search. Dave Kushner (who was a guitarist for Wasted Youth; and Dave Navarro's solo band), also came to the band. Then former STP vocalist Scott Weiland came on board next. The band and him clicked immediately, and they recorded a song for the Hulk soundtrack. The song is called "Set Me Free." By June, the band (known as the project), changed their band name to Velvet Revolver (and Weiland was made the official lead singer). Although, he still had some drug charges against him resulting back in May. They signed a deal with RCA, and then spent the rest of 2003 fitting gigs and recording sessions around Weiland's court-ordered rehab. RCA, then, announced a date for the album release (it was originally gonna be April of '04). But it got pushed to May, and then, June. During the spring of '04, Weiland went through court dates and recovery as Slash and Duff did advance press for Contraband, and fan anticipation for the album grew. VR then released the single "Slither," it was a rabid, ambitious rocker guided by Slash's guitar sound. They've released other singles since Slither came out (like Fall To Pieces and Dirty Little Thing). The single (Slither), was number one on the rock charts. And then, when Contraband finally hit, it was a major mix between the sounds of STP and G N R signatures. The album has done very well. Hopefully VR will be around for a long time.

Bio written by: riff_master

Artist Forum


Discussion Topic	Creator
favorite song on the album?... what's yalls favorite song on the album? i like 'slither' but that's the single so i can't say that's my favorite...but i really like 'big machine' and 'dirty little thing' as well, what about yall?	BLASTT

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I don't think anyone could say Slither is their favorite especially if you listen to the radio often. That song is played out already. My 2 favorites are Sucker Train Blues and Big Machine.	AliceInChains67
well even if it is radioed out it's still a good song, and big machine is definetly one of the better songs on that album	BLASTT
Yeah, Slither is still a good song just not my favorite. Anyone have any least favorite songs?	AliceInChains67
no i don't. but my fave song is slither. the video is great too. who ever knew old guys could look good like that? scott and matt are my faves by the way. but...i like matt more. OK! over and out! where the hell did i get that? lol...................	SPLOVER
i don't like "spectacle" to much	BLASTT
lol Scott does look good for 36... Matt is 44...he doesn't look like it at all I don't like Loving the Alien and Do It For the kids that much	AliceInChains67
where can i buy it.anywhere?	Hemorrhage
Yep...you could buy it anywhere. Everywhere I go it's there lol	AliceInChains67
Considering I don't own the album, i haven't heard the other songs. But, Slither is awesome. It is over played, but, it is still a great song.	riff_master
did you all know what happened to scott i think something happened between him and the police because of drug pocession?	benjisbiatch09
um yeah	BLASTT
thats the first time really i've seen him with a shirt on!	benjisbiatch09
Hey, does anyone know the lyrics to slither? I cant get them anywhere.	chrisnvik
you should be able to find them on any lyric provider on the internet...	BLASTT
Now i have the album. My favorite songs are: Sucker Train Blues, Big Machine, Slither, Loving The Alien, and Set Me Free.	riff_master
My favorite songs are slither and set me free, i think scott weiland is hot, even if he was doing all that shit with drugs, and stuff	velvetrevolverchick
yeah Sucker Train Blues is a really good song too...but Big Machine, Slither, and Dirty Little Thing are my favorites...	BLASTT
i love slither, even though it's over played, it's still the best thing your gonna see on mtv.	Donny_Darko
yea...i like that video...it has alittle too much but i've seen way way worst!	benjisbiatch09
a little too much what?	BLASTT
too much of people on top of people	benjisbiatch09
oh i've seen much worse	BLASTT
i know...try watching my brother fight his friend kelsey if you wanna see worse! they look like they are trying to do it doggie style! its pretty funny though.	benjisbiatch09
i bet you get turned on by that...	BLASTT
I can honestly say I haven't heard the whole album, but I like the two singles a lot, but I'm not a big fan of that song they did for the Hulk movie...oh, Set Me Free. It's OK, just I don't like it that much.	St_Michael
I really liked FALL TO PIECES.	Beto589
I like that song too. It's cool that they can do a good ballad aa well as jam out.	St_Michael
ok yall are listening to 2 overrated songs...slither is good i guess if you're a radio listener, fall to pieces is basically good in general, but you are definetly missing out without listening to the entire album, songs like "Big Machine", "Loving the Alien", and "Sucker Train Blues" are the best by them	BLASTT
They do seem good, Velvet Revolver, but was it really worth it to lose Guns and Roses and Stone Temple Pilots for this new super group? I was wondering which I'd rather have.	St_Michael
Best song on that CD, in my opinion, is "You Got No Right." This song starts off slow but it gets stronger and stronger as each second passes by	alanmr123
I like songs that do that. start out slow thn get faster or harder w/e you wanna call it.	benjisbiatch09
Fav sons are fall to pieces its beautifully amazing, loving the alien, superhuman and set me free (great riff)	RoCkMuSiCrOcKs99
fall to pieces n big machine n set me free. i dunno they just songs tha get stuck in ur head n u dun care. cuz they rnt annoyin like other songs tha can get stuck in ur head n drive u fukin insane	blackvermilion
Dirty Little Thing	duff_11
i really love headspace & superhuman. & i'd rather have a great band formed than 2 have 2 great bands disappear & never b heard from again.	diana62122
yea mine is probobly headspace.	CrazyGNRfan
i guess i like most of em i just say.. the voice of scott isnt that great.. it sounds cool on the album and all.. but live its not so great i dunno if you guys agree but i just dont like it i am wondering when the next album comes.. and what songs there are! but my fave are: headspace, illigal I song, sucker train blues, fall to pieces	Noods
i love most the songs but do it for the kids riff and chorus is amazing!	jimi_hendrix
BIG MACHINE AND DO IT FOR THE KIDS!!	Future_Mrs_Mikey_Way
Got no right is my favorite.	Jeffersun