The end of Velvet Revolver???

Undercover.com.au has a news report that Scott Weiland announced the demise of Velvet Revolver while onstage in Glasgow the other day.

Fucking Scott Weiland. Yes, he is a great singer. Yes he is a great frontman. But seriously, I had enough of Axl and his fucktard ways. You had a great band in Stone Temple Pilots. You blew it. You had a great solo career. You blew it. You got together with a bunch of brilliant musicians when you walked in to Velvet Revolver. And you blew it.

Im also pissed that he blew off the recent Australian tour. The shows were meant to be in December last year. For obvious reasons I couldnt go, so was happy for me that Scott had some issues in the US to sort out. Then the shows were rescheduled to February and I was raring to go - even scheduled some other things around going to see the show. I even scored myself a backstage pass from one of Slash's friends (its a long story that ill tell one of these days). And then a few days before the gig they blew off the tour. Some bullshit reason. We all know the truth.

At least the two albums they released rock. And thats what matters. The first being my favourite.

The band members were given a second chance at what they do best - and one of them blew it for the rest of the band.

"Why let one bad apple
Spoil the whole damn bunch"

Bad Apple
Use Your Illusion I
Guns N Roses

Heres a great Velvet Revolver video to enjoy






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Scott Weiland Announces End Of Velvet Revolver

by Paul Cashmere - March 22 2008


As we expected, Velvet Revolver is about to call it a day, but the announcement seemed to come as a surprise to come of the band members.

Singer Scott Weiland dropped the announcement on the audience in Glasgow this week, much to the intrigue of the other members of the band.

"You're at something special really tonight," Weiland said. "This is the last ever Velvet Revolver tour".

The band then played the appropriately titled 'Fall To Pieces'.

We already know that Weiland's former band Stone Temple Pilots will shortly reform for shows. How long the reunion lasts is anyone's guess.

In a statement after the gig, drummer Matt Sorum published at his website the following:

"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 traveling 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 u just pick up and keep moving. And don't ever let anybody stand in your way. The Truth Rock On!"

The last scheduled show for the band is April 1st in Amsterdam.