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VELVET REVOLVER: Tensions On The Road Run High

VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Dave Kushner recently told Entertainment Weekly (EW.com) that the group's decision to do away with their drug-fueled lifestyle of the past doesn't necessarily equal stability. "You don't need drugs and alcohol to have drama," said Kushner. "Sometimes the absence of it makes...
November 22, 2004
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SLASH: 'I Have Nothing To Do With GUNS N' ROSES Now'

VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash recently spoke to the Chicago Sun-Times about the group's current tour and GUNS N' ROSES, among other topics. An excerpt from the interview follows: Chicago Sun-Times: GUNS N' ROSES' influence on hard rock and heavy metal was enormous. Do you think Axl Rose's ill-fate...
November 22, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: Videos From Halloween Show Posted Online

IllitPress.com is currently hosting two video clips from VELVET REVOLVER's Halloween concert at the Rocktoberfest on Oct. 31 in Little Rock, AR. The first two clips consist of VELVET REVOLVER dressed as the Buckethead-era GUNS N' ROSES, complete with a KFC bucket on guitarist Slash's head. As previo...
November 22, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: Video Of Halloween Show To Be Posted Online

Starting this Monday (Nov. 22),IllitPress.com will be hosting some clips from VELVET REVOLVER's Halloween concert at the Rocktoberfest on Oct. 31 in Little Rock, AR. The first two clips will consist of VELVET REVOLVER dressed as the Buckethead-era GUNS N' ROSES, complete with a KFC bucket on guitar...
November 20, 2004
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SLASH: 'I Was Suicidal When I Left GUNS N' ROSES'

The Irish Examiner is reporting that legendary guitarist Slash considered suicide after watching Axl Rose record his vocals at the final GUNS N' ROSES recording session. The band recorded a cover of the ROLLING STONES' "Sympathy for the Devil" in 1994 and by that point Rose wouldn't even look at Sla...
November 20, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: More Halloween Photos Posted Online

VELVET REVOLVER fan site Velvet-Revolver.com has uploaded a couple of high-quality photos of VELVET REVOLVER's appearance at the Rocktoberfest on Oct. 31 in Little Rock, AR, featuring singer Scott Weiland dressed up as Axl Rose and Slash playing the role of recently departed GN'R guitarist Buckethea...
November 19, 2004
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SLASH 'Guitar Hero' Limited-Edition Sculpture Series Due In February

KnuckleBonz, Inc. announced today their plans to create a Slash sculpture for the limited edition collectible figure series. The Guitar Hero series is focused on capturing the image of legendary musical icons of both past and present in detailed limited edition sculptures. The Slash figure will be c...
November 18, 2004
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PAPA ROACH: 'Rolling Stone Original' Performance Available Online

Video of PAPA ROACH playing live on the "Rolling Stone Original" online series has been made available for viewing at this location. The session features performances of the tracks "Loves Me Not", "Last Resort" and "Getting Away With Murder", as well as an interview with the California-based quartet...
November 18, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER, PAPA ROACH Confirmed For KROQ's ALMOST ACOUSTIC CHRISTMAS

VELVET REVOLVER and PAPA ROACH are among the bands confirmed to perform at Los Angeles radio station KROQ's annual Almost Acoustic Christmas concert, to be held Dec. 11-12 at Universal Amphitheatre in L.A. Also scheduled to appear are GREEN DAY, CHEVELLE, GOOD CHARLOTTE, SUM 41, HOOBASTANK, INCUBUS,...
November 17, 2004
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SLASH Says 'Fall To Pieces' Was Around Well Before VELVET REVOLVER

Launch Radio Networks is reporting that the success of "Fall To Pieces" has pleased all five members of VELVET REVOLVER. But the happiest may be guitarist Slash, who said he started writing the music for the song well before the band ever started. "When I first wrote it, it was before VELVET REVOLVE...
November 17, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER Schedule 'Rockline' Appearance

VELVET REVOLVER will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" airing Monday, December 20. The live show begins at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET, and fans are encouraged to call in with questions during the program at (800) 344-ROCK (7625). To find a station near you,...
November 16, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER Dress Up As GUNS N' ROSES For Halloween: Photo Available

VELVET REVOLVER dressed up as Buckethead-era GUNS N' ROSES during their appearance at the Rocktoberfest on Oct. 31 in Little Rock, AR. Check out a live shot of singer Scott Weiland (playing the "role" of Axl Rose) and Slash ("Buckethead") at VelvetRevolverForum.com. As previously reported, VELVET RE...
November 13, 2004
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Former ALICE IN CHAINS, THE CULT, JANE'S ADDICTION Members Perform At Benefit Concert

DOHENY guitarist/former THE CULT bassist Billy Morrison has posted the following report regarding the Help The Homeless benefit concert he performed on Wednesday (Nov. 10) with former ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell, ex-THE CULT axeman Billy Duffy, and former JANE'S ADDICTION bassist Chris...
November 12, 2004
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THE HAUNTED's 'All Against All' Video To Debut On MTV2's 'Headbanger's Ball'

Swedish thrash titans THE HAUNTED are currently in the midst of a highly successful North American tour alongside DAMAGEPLAN and SHADOWS FALL. This is the first U.S. tour for original THE HAUNTED vocalist Peter Dolving, who recently returned to the fold on the band's highly acclaimed new album, "rEV...
November 12, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: More '(Inside)Out: The Rise Of' Details Revealed

VELVET REVOLVER fan site Velvet-Revolver.com has posted additional information about VELVET REVOLVER's upcoming VH1 special, "(Inside)Out: The Rise of Velvet Revolver", which is scheduled to premiere December 1 at 11:00 p.m. EST. According to the posting, VH1 has added footage of a few events after...
November 12, 2004