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VELVET REVOLVER To Perform On KROQ's 'Kevin & Bean' Show?

Citing informed sources and announcements on the radio, VELVET REVOLVER fan site Velvet-Revolver.com is reporting that VR are scheduled to be on this morning's "Kevin & Bean" show (web site) on the Los Angeles radio station KROQ. The band are expected to perform a couple of songs and do an inter...
April 30, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: 'Makes A Video' To Air This Weekend

VELVET REVOLVER's "Slither" video and the accompanying show "Velvet Revolver Makes A Video" will now air on MTV2 on Saturday, May 1 at midnight, immediately following "Headbanger's Ball", according to a posting on the group's official web site. The video has already started running on MTV2, and will...
April 30, 2004
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SCOTT WEILAND Threatens Magazine Writer Over CD Review

VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland has slammed Maxim magazine writer Jon Caramanica over his review of the group's debut album, "Contraband", stating — among other things — that Caramanica "knows about as much about me and my legal situation as he does about our music." Read on for Caramanica's br...
April 29, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: 'Slither' Video Premiere Postponed

The world premiere of VELVET REVOLVER's "Slither" video has been rescheduled from its originally announced April 29 air date, according to a posting on the group's official web site. The clip and the accompanying MTV2 show "Velvet Revolver Makes A Video" will be shown at an as-yet-undisclosed later...
April 28, 2004
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Report: Ex-SOILENT GREEN Bassist Killed By Partner After Restaurant Spat

Joe Darby of The Times-Picayune is reporting that former SOILENT GREEN bassist Scott Williams (a.k.a. James Scott Williams) was shot to death by his companion late Monday (April 26) after an argument at a restaurant. Williams' companion, Tracey Terry, then turned the gun on himself. About 11:50 p.m....
April 28, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: Special Edition Of 'Contraband' Cancelled

According to MusicTAP.net, the previously announced special and limited edition of VELVET REVOLVER's "Contraband" CD, featuring a bonus DVD, has now been officially cancelled. No reason was given for the cancellation. In other news, the bonus track "Bodies" (originally written and recorded by the SE...
April 28, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: 'Slither' Video To Premiere On Thursday

VELVET REVOLVER's video for "Slither" will be the subject of the MTV2 show "Velvet Revolver Makes A Video" airing this Thursday, April 29 at 9:00 p.m. EST. The show will be followed by the world premiere of the "Slither" video. The clip, which was directed by Kevin Kerslake (NIRVANA, RED HOT CHILI P...
April 27, 2004
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MONSTER MAGNET: ROADBURN FESTIVAL Appearance To Be Broadcast On Dutch Radio

MONSTER MAGNET's upcoming performance at the 9th Roadburn Festival will be broadcast live via VPRO's "3voor12", one of Holland's premier networks. The festival, which takes place on June 17 at Effenaar in Eindhoven, Holland, will include additional appearances by ORANGE GOBLIN, GRAND MAGUS and WITCH...
April 26, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER's SLASH, Wife Attend 'Tease' Premiere

VELVET REVOLVER's Slash (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) and his very pregnant wife Perla Hudson were among the attendees at the Los Angeles premiere of the musical comedy "Tease" at the Century Club Theatre on Thursday (April 22) in Century City, California. Check out pictures from Yahoo, Wire Image, Celebrity P...
April 25, 2004
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SCOTT WEILAND: DUI Trial Postponed

MTV.com reports: "Scott Weiland got a breather on Friday when his DUI trial was postponed. He's next due in court on May 11, two days before his band VELVET REVOLVER are set to launch their tour in St. Louis." VELVET REVOLVER's debut album, "Contraband", is scheduled for release on June 8 through RC...
April 23, 2004
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DREAM EVIL Set U.S. Release Date For 'The Book Of Heavy Metal'

DREAM EVIL — the Swedish band featuring acclaimed producer Fredrik Nordström (HAMMERFALL, IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR, SPIRITUAL BEGGARS, etc.),drummer Snowy Shaw (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME),and guitarist Gus G. (MYSTIC PROPHECY, NIGHTRAGE) — have set a July 13 U.S. release...
April 23, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER's 'Contraband': Correct Track Listing Posted Online

VELVET REVOLVER fan site www.Velvet-Revolver.org has published what is believed to be the correct track listing for the group's debut album, "Contraband", due on June 8 through RCA Records. It is as follows: 01. Sucker Train Blues 02. Do it for the Kids 03. Big Machine 04. Illegal 05. Spectacle 06....
April 23, 2004
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SCOTT WEILAND Denounces Music Industry 'Censorship'

VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland has posted the following cryptic message on the group's official web site: "I'm disgusted with the music industry. Since making my last record two years ago, I've encountered more censorship in the past three months than in ten active years with [STONE TEMPLE P...
April 22, 2004
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CAMP FREDDY Launch Radio Show On INDIE 103.1 FM

CAMP FREDDY, the Los Angeles-based "jam" band consisting of JANE'S ADDICTION guitarist Dave Navarro, former THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison (on guitar),ex-GUNS N' ROSES/THE CULT drummer Matt Sorum, and vocalist Donovan Leitch (the son of 1960s U.K. folk-rock icon Donovan),launched their we...
April 21, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER Frontman Recording PINK FLOYD Cover For Upcoming Soundtrack

VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland (ex-STONE TEMPLE PILOTS) is recording a cover of PINK FLOYD's "Wish You Were Here" with producer Douglas Grean for an as-yet-unannounced movie soundtrack. "This is a Scott solo thing not a [VELVET REVOLVER] thing," Douglas writes on his web site. "And it's coming...
April 20, 2004