Scott Weiland Responds to Velvet Revolver’s Overthrow, Recommends Sebastian Bach

Scott Weiland has issued a scathing statement in response to yesterday’s non-April Fool’s Joke that Velvet Revolver would continue on without its singer’s services. “I find it humorous that the so called four ‘founding members’ of Velvet Revolver would decide to move on without me after I had already claimed the group dead in the water on March 20 in Glasgow,” Weiland said. Weiland went on to remind everyone that he’s reuniting with Stone Temple Pilots, saying “I choose to look forward to the future and performing with a group of friends I have known my entire life. This also speaks to my commitment to the fans who I feel would much rather watch a group of musicians who enjoy being together as opposed to a handful of discontents who at one time used to call themselves a gang.” In one last parting shot, Weiland comments on the band’s upcoming search for a new lead singer. “Good hunting lads, I think Sebastian Bach would be a fantastic choice.” We personally cast a vote for Axl Rose, but that doesn’t seem likely. Related Stories: Velvet Revolver Part Ways With Scott Weiland Due to “Erratic Onstage Behavior,” “Personal Problems” Scott Weiland, Matt Sorum Fuel Velvet Revolver Breakup Rumors Velvet Revolver on the Verge of Breaking Up? [Photo: Getty]

Published: 2008-04-02 Provider: Rolling Stone Keywords: Rock News

Velvet Revolver Turmoil: Looking Back at Last Year’s Rolling Stone Feature

With all the turmoil surrounding the end of Velvet Revolver (at least as we know it) this week, take a look back at last year’s Rolling Stone story about the band, which reveals some interesting dynamics that are even more fascinating considering the events of the past few days. For the complete story by Rolling Stone’s Brian Hiatt, click here.

Published: 2008-04-03 Provider: Rolling Stone Keywords: Rock News, Velvet Revolver

Scott Weiland Fires Back At Velvet Revolver, Suggests Sebastian Bach As His Replacement

Scott Weiland responded to Velvet Revolver's statement dismissing him from the band.

Published: 2008-04-02 Provider: VH1 Keywords: Libertad, Revolver, Artist, Velvet, Album, VH1, Animated, Nominees, November, Talking, Weiland, Grammy, Movies, Photos, Videos, Metal, Parts, Radio, Scott, 2005, 2007, Best, Ever, News, Rock, Ways, Week, With, A-Z, Top, 10, 17, 20, 24, on, TV,

Weiland out of Velvet Revolver

Velvet Revolver have split with singer Scott Weiland, Billboard.com reports.

Published: 2008-04-02 Provider: Canoe

Scott Weiland Parts Ways With Velvet Revolver

Scott Weiland has parted ways with Velvet Revolver, a press release confirmed Tuesday.

Published: 2008-04-01 Provider: VH1 Keywords: Libertad, Revolver, Artist, Velvet, Album, VH1, Animated, Nominees, November, Talking, Weiland, Grammy, Movies, Photos, Videos, Metal, Parts, Radio, Scott, 2005, 2007, Best, Ever, News, Rock, Ways, Week, With, A-Z, Top, 10, 17, 20, 24, on, TV,

Weekend Rock List: Next Velvet Revolver Singer

With Scott Weiland officially out as singer of Velvet Revolver, this week’s Rock List will be an open casting call to vocalists you think are worthy of the job. Slash told us yesterday he had some people in mind, but he didn’t want to start “naming names.” So we’ll name ‘em for him. Tell us your picks for who should rock the mic with VR, and on Monday we’ll reveal the winner of the Rock List: Next Velvet Revolver Singer. In the meantime, here’s who we’re lobbying for: • Phil Anselmo: All the haters who thought VR didn’t rock hard enough with the glam-happy Weiland would roll out the red carpet for the former voice of Pantera. • Chris Cornell: Because not only does Audioslave not want him, but having Timbaland produce his solo album and cashing in off American Idol don’t seem like the best career options for the former Soundgarden frontman right now. • Mike Patton: The man is a vocal chameleon and can fill the role of Rose, Weiland or anybody else for that matter. Any contract with Velvet Revolver should include an opt-out clause that allows Patton to reunite Mr. Bungle. • Trent Reznor: He did just dismiss his touring band. • Axl Rose: For obvious reasons. If that were to happen, they should give Dizzy Reed a call too.

Published: 2008-04-04 Provider: Rolling Stone Keywords: Rock Lists

Velvet Revolver - Velvet Revolver To Launch Audition Website

VELVET REVOLVER will hold online auditions to find a replacement for ex-frontman SCOTT WEILAND. Just a week after rocker Slash revealed the band already had a singer in ...

Published: 2008-04-19 Provider: Contact Music

Scott Weiland Hits Back At Velvet Revolver

Scott Weiland has launched a scathing attack on his former Velvet Revolver bandmates - accusing them of "covering up the truth" about his sudden departure from the group. The band released a statement on Tuesday night after a show in Amsterdam, Holland, announcing the singer had been axed, citing Weiland's "increasingly erratic onstage behavior and personal problems" as the reasons for his dismissal.[...] Read more!

Published: 2008-04-02 Provider: StarPulse

Scott Weiland, Velvet Revolver Split Official

Yesterday's Velvet Revolver show in Amsterdam was apparently their last with singer Scott Weiland, who's left the band to pursue an extensive reunion tour with