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VAN HALEN: First Tour Openers Announced

According to a posting on their official web site, Philadelphia-based "classic rock" band SILVERTIDE will be opening for VAN HALEN on the first leg of their tour. Meanwhile, Jacksonville, Florida's SHINEDOWN have been announced as the support act for VAN HALEN between July 19 and August 20. As previ...
May 6, 2004
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SCOTT WEILAND Says He Was Pushed To Change Lyrics To First VELVET REVOLVER Single

VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland (ex-STONE TEMPLE PILOTS) has elaborated on an online posting in which he complained about being censored while making the group's debut album, "Contraband". Weiland told Launch Radio Networks that it was one of the roughest things he's gone through as a recording...
May 6, 2004
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SCOTT WEILAND Says STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Ended With Backstage Brawl

Former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS singer Scott Weiland has admitted to Launch that the group's breakup wasn't quite as amicable as previously reported. Weiland, who is currently fronting VELVET REVOVER, told Launch that he and guitarist Dean DeLeo nearly came to blows while on tour behind their final album...
May 5, 2004
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ELVENKING Schedule Record-Release Party

Italian "pagan metal" band ELVENKING will celebrate the release of their new album, "Wyrd", with a release party at the Velvet Rock Club in Aviano (PN),Italy on Friday, May 14. ELVENKING will perform a two-hour set consisting of new and older songs, with additional appearances scheduled from REVOLT...
May 5, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER To Play L.A.'s KROQ WEENIE ROAST In June

According to guitarist Slash's official web site, VELVET REVOLVER will play the KROQ Weenie Roast in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 12. No further information is available at this time. In other news, VELVET REVOLVER fan site Velvet-Revolver.com has posted links to a fully downloable version of the M...
May 5, 2004
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GUNS N' ROSES: Ex-Bassist DUFF MCKAGAN Declines To Participate In VH1 Special

Former GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan has declined to participate in the upcoming VH1 documentary covering the early days of GUNS N' ROSES, BLABBERMOUTH.NET has exclusively learned. McKagan's non-participation in the "Behind the Music"-style show leaves Slash (guitars) and Steven Adler (drums) a...
May 4, 2004
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GLENN HUGHES, CHAD SMITH To Perform At SAMMY HAGAR's Cabo Wabo

Bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (ex-DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH),drummer Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) and guitarist JJ Marsh (GLENN HUGHES, HTP) will be playing two shows at Sammy Hagar's Cabo Wabo in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico on Friday, May 14 and Saturday, May 15. Hughes, Smith and Marsh performe...
May 4, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: First Tour Opener Announced, Warm-Up Date Rumor Fueled

According to a posting on their official web site, Philadelphia-based "classic rock" band SILVERTIDE will be opening for VELVET REVOLVER on the first six shows of their tour — between May 13 (St. Louis) and May 21 (Toronto). In other news, the Roxy venue in West Hollywood, California has added more...
May 3, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: 'Slither' Video Posted Online

VELVET REVOLVER's video for "Slither", the first single off their upcoming "Contraband" debut, is available for viewing on the MTV.com web site at this location. As previously reported, the "Slither" clip, which was directed by Kevin Kerslake (NIRVANA, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, SONIC YOUTH),follows cl...
May 3, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: 'Letterman' Appearance Planned, THE WHO Dates A Possibility

VELVET REVOLVER, the newly formed supergroup featuring former members of GUNS N' ROSES and STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, are tentatively scheduled to perform live on CBS' "The Late Show With David Letterman" on Monday, May 24. In addition, the band — whose debut CD, "Contraband", is set to drop June 8 — have...
May 3, 2004
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GUNS N' ROSES: VH1 Documentary To Air In June

VH1 is reportedly working on a "Behind the Music"-style documentary covering the early days of GUNS N' ROSES. Among the people that are set to contribute to the project are original members Slash, Duff McKagan and Steven Adler, plus Tom Zutaut (former A&R executive at Geffen Records),Josh Richm...
May 3, 2004
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NEUROTICA Reform, Announce Florida Date With SKID ROW

NEUROTICA, the reformed band led by former ATHEIST frontman Kelly Shaefer, will be playing their first show back as the support act for SKID ROW on Saturday, May 15 at the Masquerade in Ybor City, Florida. NEUROTICA's current lineup consists of Shaefer, guitarist Chris Rollo, and "three new faces,"...
May 2, 2004
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SLASH, Wife Reveal Name Of Their Second Child

Former GUNS N' ROSES/current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash (real name: Saul Hudson),38, and his wife, Perla Hudson, 31, an ex-model, plan to name their second child Cash Anthony, according to People magazine. The baby, a boy, is due in July. Their son London is 2. ...
May 1, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: KROQ Performance Posted Online

VELVET REVOLVER fan site Velvet-Revolver.com is currently hosting an audio recording in MP3 format of the band's appearance on KROQ's "Kevin & Bean" show Friday morning (April 30). Available for download are acoustic versions of the band's new single, "Slither", the STONE TEMPLE PILOTS cover "In...
May 1, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER Cover STP, GN'R During KROQ Appearance

VELVET REVOLVER performed three songs acoustically during their appearance on KROQ's "Kevin & Bean" this morning. The band played their new single, "Slither", the STONE TEMPLE PILOTS cover "Interstate Love Song" and a version of the GUNS N' ROSES song "Used To Love Her". In other news, footage f...
April 30, 2004