MUSIC NEWS - MARY FORSBERG WEILAND has confirmed two book signings for her new book FALL TO PIECES: A Memoir of Drugs, Rock ‘n’ Roll, and Mental Illness , due out November 10 (via William Morrow/HarperCollins Publishers). On Wednesday, November 11 at 7pm, Mary will be at Borders (10 Columbus Circle) in NYC and on Monday, November 16 at 7pm, she’ll be at Book Soup (8813 W. Sunset Blvd.) in West Hollywood. At the appearances, Mary will also read passages from her book and take questions... Read Full Story
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Since Scott Weiland’s departure from Velvet Revolver in April 2008, everyone from Lenny Kravitz to Sebastian Bach to Chris Cornell to obscure Canadian singers have been rumored to be the permanent fill-in for VR, but this artist is among the first to reveal that he actually tried out for the job.
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New LEAKS today. It has been a real surprise lately with lots of unexpected music popping up. One of the latest today is from STP and X Velvet Revolver front man Scott Weiland. I have always been a huge STP fan and feel like they never got as much cred as they deserved. I know this current tour is a money maker but I am hoping for a new album. Recently there has been a lot of talk and I am starting to feel a little more optimistic. Here is some of whats been on the below empty forum boards... Read Full Story
Guy with really sexy hair talks about Scott Weiland, Chinese Democracy, and solo stuff. A Japanese TV interview with VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N’ ROSES guitarist Slash conducted this past summer can be viewed below. …
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MUSIC NEWS - News from the tour bus; STONE TEMPLE PILOTS & ex- VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland recently posted the first in a series of video blogs from his current solo tour for his new release, Happy Galoshes . The short clip is below, thanks to the SDR street team.
His business partner and touring guitarist/keyboardist, LA producer, Doug Grean recently posted an update online in which he asked fans coming to see Weiland to stop yelling out for STONE TEMPLE PILOTS songs... Read Full Story
In a recent interview with The Pulse of Radio, Duff McKagen hinted at some progress in the great Velvet Revolver Frontman Sweepstakes Quest. "In the last, I would say, about eight weeks, we got three guys in that were all really good — like, far and above, more fitting than the rest. So I can say this much: we're headed in a very positive direction, and you might be hearing something soon." Yeah...that doesn't sound like the same line they feed us every three months. "Yup, we might have the... Read Full Story
MUSIC NEWS- With the the long-awaited release of Axl Rose's version of Gun N' Roses' Chinese Democracy upon us (and internet leaks already), seems that Velvet Revolver has been dropped by their record label, RCA. VR features ex- GnR members Slash (at left) , Duff McKagan, Matt Sorum, along with guitarist Dave Kushner. The band released two albums via RCA/Sony BMG; Contraband (2004), and its follow-up, Libertad (200&). The band has continue to tour until April of this year, when... Read Full Story
Scott Weiland’s ever changing hair got sacked from Velvet Revolver recently because they claim that it is not “100 percent committed” to the band.
Scott has his own opinion of the commitment of the band, including criticism of Slash’s terribly outdated drag mop of a style.
We hope we never have to write an obituary for daredevil Scott, but heroin and good choices do not go together. Despite our sadness, we want to remember all the great Revolver music and wish Scott good luck with his... Read Full Story
-Heads up all NYC fans of the Verve, there will be a listening party this Wednesday August 6th from 8-10pm at Lolita Bar (click the pic). Free food and dranks! Or if you're in LA a similar event will be held at the Mountain Bar on August the 13th. Visit myspace.com/themountainbar for more info. - Entertainment Weekly has news of Chris Meloni and Amy Sedaris starring in Gym Teacher: The Movie. Anyone hoping for Subversive Amy will have to wait a little longer, I've seen the trailer and it is... Read Full Story
In yet another recording released by Lindsay's dad Michael, her assistant Jenni Muro says, "I am trying to save your daughter's life every day." Wait, Lindsay Lohan has an assistant?
