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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: '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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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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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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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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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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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
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KURT COBAIN Guitar Brings $117,500 At Auction
A guitar owned by Kurt Cobain during his early days with NIRVANA was purchased for $117,500 in the "Icons of 20th Century Music Auction" conducted Saturday by Heritage Galleries of Dallas. The guitar is a right-handed model that was modified to be played by a left-handed guitarist, according to Bill...April 20, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: 'Contraband' Cover Posted Online
The cover artwork for VELVET REVOLVER's debut album, "Contraband", has been posted online at guitarist Slash's official web site, www.slashonline.com. All three images will reportedly be used as part of the CD packaging. As previously reported, "Contraband" is scheduled for release on June 8 through...April 19, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: More U.S. Dates Planned In June
VELVET REVOLVER's U.S. tour in support of their debut album, "Contraband", has been extended into the second half of June. The trek is currently shaping up as follows: May 13 - St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant May 14 - Kansas City, MO @ Memorial Hall May 15 - Minneapolis, MN @ Quest May 19 ...April 18, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: 'Slither' To Become Available As A Digital Download
VELVET REVOLVER's first single, "Slither", will be available as a 99-cent digital download from various online outlets (including iTunes, Napster, Real, and Walmart.com) beginning on Tuesday, April 20. "Slither" comes off the group's much-anticipated debut, "Contraband", due on June 8 through RCA Re...April 17, 2004
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AJAX GARCIA: I Was Approached About Playing Guitar For GUNS N' ROSES
Ajax Garcia, founder of late '90s punk rock n' roll band THE NAPOLEON BLOWNAPARTS, was reportedly approached about filling the vacant guitarist slot in GUNS N' ROSES following the recent departure of Buckethead. In a press release date April 7, 2004, Ajax explained how he came to be mentioned as a p...April 15, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: Warm-Up Show In Los Angeles Planned Early Next Month
VELVET REVOLVER are planning a warm-up show for their upcoming tour in the Los Angeles area early next month — most likely on Sunday, May 9 at the Roxy in West Hollywood, informed sources have told BLABBERMOUTH.NET. As previously reported, VELVET REVOLVER's first-ever tour will officially launch May...April 15, 2004