NSFW
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Well, this sucks. Maybe...getting back with STP...can that be a good thing or a bad thing...
According to several fan accounts and online media reports, VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland stunned fans at last night's (Thursday, March 20) VR concert in Glasgow, Scotland, UK by dropping a huge hint the band's time may be up.
He told the sell-out crowd: "You're watching something special... the last tour by VELVET REVOLVER."
A fan who attended last night's show wrote on the band's forum, "Once [Scott announced from the stage that this was VR's last tour], Slash [guitar], Duff [McKagan, bass], Matt [Sorum, drums] and Dave [Kushner, guitar] all looked at each other. They sang 'Fall to Pieces', then Scott goes over to the side of the stage and argues with the sound guy. After a couple of songs, he threw his mic down and walked off. After a long wait, Duff came out with the band and sang the start of 'It's So Easy'. Scott shows up about half way through, sang really half-assed then gone again..."
In an online posting from earlier today, VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum stated about the Glasgow concert, "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.
"My career and life in rock 'n' roll has come with its ups and downs. Unfortunately, some people in this business don't realize how great of a life they have. Touring the world, meeting great people and fans all over the world. And just playing music for a living. I feel truly blessed. But sometimes the road can be draining for some. Being away from home and family does grind on you sometimes. With all the travelling and different beds. Personally, I love this shit and sometimes can’t believe I am so lucky to still be doing what I do for a living.
"Everybody could see who was unhappy last night, but all I can say is let's keep the rock alive, people!!!! In this life, you just pick up and keep moving. And don't ever let anybody stand in your way."
Weiland, who recently spent time in rehab at an undisclosed location, has struggled with substance abuse problems for more than a decade, although was reportedly clean for nearly four years until a few months ago. Questions about his condition flared in January when he missed a VELVET REVOLVER performance at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, claiming transportation problems.
Weiland will reunite with his STONE TEMPLE PILOTS bandmates for the first time this spring/summer for a number of shows, including an appearance at the Rock on the Range festival, to be held May 17-18 at Columbus, Ohio's Columbus Crew Stadium.
*The statements above are my opinions, unless they are links, because then they are links, which wouldn't make them my opinions, and I suppose stats aren't necessarily opinion, but they are certainly presented to support an opinion. Proceed accordingly.
Originally Posted by Buff
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Sounds like Scott might be back on the drugs...
Slither, one of the better rock songs written recently: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vewm5l-i-yw
*The statements above are my opinions, unless they are links, because then they are links, which wouldn't make them my opinions, and I suppose stats aren't necessarily opinion, but they are certainly presented to support an opinion. Proceed accordingly.
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I hope he's not back on the drugs. If he is whether they get STP back together or not won't matter.
Either way, if Velvet Revolver calls it quits, that sucks.
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I'm suprised they lasted this long ...
NSFW
I'm not too hurt about it. Slither was really their only good song, IMO.
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Velvet Revolver sucked.
Infidel Mod
Don't make me come voice my opinion in your precious cRap threads.
Banned
Do whatever you want, that doesn't take away from the fact that Velvet Revolver was a circle jerk excuse for a band.
Infidel Mod
As is cRap for anything related to music, or talent.
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If it doesn't take talent, I'll send you an MPC and let you have at it -- give you a few weeks and come up with some lyrics and beats.
Using powers for awesome
I always thought Scott's music was better when he was on the drugs. *shrugs* I love old school STP.
We didn't lose the game; we just ran out of time. - Vince Lombardi
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"I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best."
— Marilyn Monroe
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Yes, STP is awesome.
Using powers for awesome
Core and Purple were great albums. After that though, there was a huge drop off. "Lady Picture Show".....oh man, someone shoot me. That song was awful. I wasn't a fan of that album either.
We didn't lose the game; we just ran out of time. - Vince Lombardi
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"I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best."
— Marilyn Monroe
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I've been making music since I was 14, I don't need a computer to do it for me. Thanks though!
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