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« on: March 06, 2004, 12:35:46 AM »

Taken from Metal Hammer (March 2004 with Chimaira & Hatebreed on the cover) and there's a two page article on VR in there.
I've typed it out for you all to read below beer

Velvet Underground: Will Rock Supergroup Velvet Revolver's debut album 'Contraband' come out blazing or firing blanks?

Velvet Revolver - the 90's rock super-group/rehab reunion teaming STP's vocalist Scott Weiland, former GN'R heroes Slash, Duff, Matt and ex-Suicidal Tendencies/Loaded guitarist Dave Kushner - have completed their debut album, 'Contraband' which is stated for an April release.

With the potentially volatile combination of personnel and their respective substance abuse records involved, Velvet Revolver may be a truly great band in the making or a train wreck waiting to happen - or both.

"The only thing I can compare it to is being on the edge of a cliff," says Slash, "I don't want to go down there, but at the same time we're itching to jump off that ledge anyway, 'cos thats what we do!"

While it's no 'Appetite For Destruction' or 'Purple', 'Contraband' will please fans of both classic GN'R and STP. In an unlikely democracy all five musicians have retained their sonic signatures: Weilands slinky, Bowie-flavoured vocals, Slash's succulent solos, Duff's clanking tone and mobile counter-melodies, and Matt's propulsive motor all set-off by Kushner's more contemporary style approach.

First single 'Slither' is an obvious standout, with ominous verses and lingering, harmony-drenched choruses. Other memorable tracks include the driving, ?Mr Brownstone?-flavoured ?Suckertrain Blues? and ?Big Machine?, with a verse hinting at Alice In Chains? menace and an irreverent chorus recalling 70's titans Marc Bolan and The Sweet. On the down side 'Falling To Pieces' is also tipped as a single and it's a wistful, acoustic guitar centred weepy in the epic tradition of Bon Jovi's overly sincere ballads.

Velvet Revolver see 'Contraband' as a vehicle to tour behind and they're chomping at the bit to hit the road. However, although live shows are scheduled to begin in Toronto, Canada in March, Weiland was ordered into lockdown rehab for six months on January 23rd after going walkabout from a similar term in December. This latest chapter in Weiland's long history of drug and legal woes stems from an incident in October '03 when after an all-nighter celebrating his 36th birthday, he crashed a BMW into a row of cars in Hollywood whilst under the influence.

Yet Weilands's new bandmates - who're not unfamiliar with addiction issues themselves - remain nothing but supportive. "There's a big difference between having a guy in the band who's nuts and doesn't want to be there," stresses Slash, presumably referring to one W. Axl Rose, "and having a guy who's nuts and does want to be there."
In short, they feel Weiland's talent and persona are worth the risk: "Everything I've experienced in our career, everyone I've looked up to - heroes or whatever - have some shit so I've accepted that that's how it is, " Slash explains. "Up until now, even though there's been all the press and this shit going on, Scott hasn't had any serious problems - just one continuous thing with the law. I think they turned it upside down... people talk, but I was in the court - I know what happened with the judge."

There's considerable anticipation around 'Contraband' Statside, where Velvet Revolver's record lable RCA has pulled out all the stops even during these tough times for the music industry. The names involved alone should sell a few hundred thousand albums but don't expect some comfortable, bloated dinosaur of a band to roll into town: these guys are fit, focused and have plenty to prove. For all the wealth and success, a punk rock, fuck-you fire still burns in the VR ranks.

"Anything could happen," says dyed-in-the-wool punker Duff. "That's just the way we're built. There's an element of danger in this band. It's not going to be safe to be in front row when we're on stage, especially if you're doing something untoward in our direction - 'cos someone will jump off the stage and beat the shit out of you!"

While some may view 'Contraband' as a stylistic throwback, Velvet Revolver believe they've achieved a timeless result: "This record we've made can be played on the radio now, in 10 or 20 years from now - or 10 years ago!" announces Duff.

"Between the times Guns broke up and now there's been such a hotchpotch of music going on and the great thing about this band is that we've stayed true to our roots," claims Slash. "It's like sticking our fingers up and basically not giving a shit. We fought both tooth and nail to be ourselves and that's a hard thing to to do in this business..."

With internet downloading rampant and the musical climate very different from GN'R and STP's golden years, it's anyone's guess how 'Contarband' will sell but Velvet Revolver is all about the live spectacle and that - if Weiland's troubles don't intefere - is where this'll start making sense.
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« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2004, 04:08:45 AM »

I like that Duff's quote about kickin' ass  Smiley
great article!!!
thanx metallex78 for typing  Smiley
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« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2004, 08:38:12 AM »

great read thanks metallex78 :  Smiley beer
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« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2004, 10:47:05 AM »

They mentioned Bon Jovi in a VR article.  Shocked



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« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2004, 12:17:34 PM »

i prefer this description a lot more:

The heavy ballad "Fall to Pieces," [..] features Slash's signature guitar sound and invokes the Gn'R classic "November Rain. [..] "'Falling [sic] to Pieces' is going to be a cool song to play live because it's such an arena rocker," McKagan says. "You can already envision the corny video for it, on the mountaintop, playing a guitar solo." (Steve Baltin in Rolling Stone Magazine, Online edition, December 12, 2003)

There's no way FTP can possibly sound anything like Bon Jovi lol
Maybe the writer thinks Bon Jovi invented the power ballad lol
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« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2004, 12:18:06 PM »

Thank you Metallex!

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In an unlikely democracy all five musicians have retained their sonic signatures:

I like their use of the word democracy  Cheesy  

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Other memorable tracks include the driving, ?Mr Brownstone?-flavoured ?Suckertrain Blues? and ?Big Machine?, with a verse hinting at Alice In Chains? menace and an irreverent chorus recalling 70's titans Marc Bolan and The Sweet. On the down side 'Falling To Pieces' is also tipped as a single and it's a wistful, acoustic guitar centred weepy in the epic tradition of Bon Jovi's overly sincere ballads.

Do you think Izzy worked with them on Suckertrain Blues? I hope so!!  Cool
I guess this reviewer doesnt like ballads. Oh well, I personally prefer albums with variety.  

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However, although live shows are scheduled to begin in Toronto, Canada in March,

'are' scheduled or 'were' scheduled?  Huh   Why does Canada get it first!

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While some may view 'Contraband' as a stylistic throwback, Velvet Revolver believe they've achieved a timeless result: "This record we've made can be played on the radio now, in 10 or 20 years from now - or 10 years ago!" announces Duff.

Duff's doing it again...  Tongue    I'm not a Duff-hater, I just think it's funny.

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« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2004, 12:38:43 PM »

These are some posts by stp fans at the VR forum:

"If any STP fan has a clip of when he went off on that guy at Weenie Roast in 2000 I think, I'm sure the Guns fans would get a kick out of it. Straight rock star attitude."

"lol, yes and who can forget the time (a couple of shows during the last STP Tour) Scott told some guy off in the audience who was flipping him off.... he said "Hey man why the fuck are you flipping me off? Do want to fuck me or what... come on up here.... (and few other words were said)He gets pissed off alot at live shows, I love the drama "

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« Reply #7 on: March 06, 2004, 12:48:36 PM »

Do you guys post at VelvetRevolver.net  and/or velvetrevolverforum.com?

I would post there, but this place feels more like home.

So what's the interaction like between STP fans and Guns fans?  Is there a general harmony?  Or is it scott vs axl kind of shit?

back on topic before Jarmo yells at me  Cheesy

Once again, I feel that the VR articles are not sucking up to anyone.  The only words I can use to describe the reviews is: 'cautiously positive'.  

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« Reply #8 on: March 06, 2004, 03:13:24 PM »

I can already tell I'm going to hate "Falling To Pieces".

Separate reviews likening it to a Bon Jovi tune and November Rain..

Nothing like preconceived notions, huh?
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« Reply #9 on: March 17, 2004, 12:12:23 AM »

lol, yeah the bon jovi comparison is defenetly something to rant about Roll Eyes
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« Reply #10 on: March 17, 2004, 01:33:00 AM »

Do you guys post at VelvetRevolver.net  and/or velvetrevolverforum.com?

I would post there, but this place feels more like home.

So what's the interaction like between STP fans and Guns fans?  Is there a general harmony?  Or is it scott vs axl kind of shit?

I'm curious as well...

Anybody?
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« Reply #11 on: March 17, 2004, 01:37:36 AM »

Do you guys post at VelvetRevolver.net  and/or velvetrevolverforum.com?

I would post there, but this place feels more like home.

So what's the interaction like between STP fans and Guns fans?  Is there a general harmony?  Or is it scott vs axl kind of shit?

I'm curious as well...

Anybody?

Everybody gets along well...theres not a lot of STP Vs. GNR going on over there, because everybody is just really into Velvet Revolver.  I dont think Axl gets mentioned much outside of the GNR section.
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« Reply #12 on: March 17, 2004, 08:24:12 PM »

Do you guys post at VelvetRevolver.net  and/or velvetrevolverforum.com?


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« Reply #13 on: March 18, 2004, 01:49:42 AM »

Do you guys post at VelvetRevolver.net  and/or velvetrevolverforum.com?

I would post there, but this place feels more like home.

So what's the interaction like between STP fans and Guns fans?  Is there a general harmony?  Or is it scott vs axl kind of shit?

I'm curious as well...

Anybody?

Everybody gets along well...theres not a lot of STP Vs. GNR going on over there, because everybody is just really into Velvet Revolver.  I dont think Axl gets mentioned much outside of the GNR section.

I sorta expected STP fans to be bitter toward Scott for ditching STP--in which case there might be some animosity toward Slash/Duff/Matt (and maybe GNR in general).

Anyway, thanks for the info.





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« Reply #14 on: March 18, 2004, 08:38:13 AM »

Do you guys post at VelvetRevolver.net  and/or velvetrevolverforum.com?

I would post there, but this place feels more like home.

So what's the interaction like between STP fans and Guns fans?  Is there a general harmony?  Or is it scott vs axl kind of shit?

I'm curious as well...

Anybody?

Everybody gets along well...theres not a lot of STP Vs. GNR going on over there, because everybody is just really into Velvet Revolver.  I dont think Axl gets mentioned much outside of the GNR section.

I sorta expected STP fans to be bitter toward Scott for ditching STP--in which case there might be some animosity toward Slash/Duff/Matt (and maybe GNR in general).

Anyway, thanks for the info.








that sounds more like the people at the official STP board. Not the VR board.
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« Reply #15 on: March 18, 2004, 01:01:40 PM »

Do you guys post at VelvetRevolver.net  and/or velvetrevolverforum.com?


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« Reply #16 on: March 18, 2004, 03:47:51 PM »

Over there... SHE'S the boss. nervous
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« Reply #17 on: March 18, 2004, 04:45:52 PM »

Over there... SHE'S the boss. nervous

 Shocked  - thanks for letting me know!

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« Reply #18 on: March 18, 2004, 05:24:16 PM »

We've talked about other smileys before.  We'll work on that.  And yes I'm Velvet Revolver there...just one of the bosses.  The others are Jarmo and rawkr...I'm the nice one  Grin
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