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VELVET REVOLVER: First Tour Opener Announced, Warm-Up Date Rumor Fueled

According to a posting on their official web site, Philadelphia-based "classic rock" band SILVERTIDE will be opening for VELVET REVOLVER on the first six shows of their tour — between May 13 (St. Louis) and May 21 (Toronto). In other news, the Roxy venue in West Hollywood, California has added more...

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VELVET REVOLVER: 'Slither' Video Posted Online

VELVET REVOLVER's video for "Slither", the first single off their upcoming "Contraband" debut, is available for viewing on the MTV.com web site at this location. As previously reported, the "Slither" clip, which was directed by Kevin Kerslake (NIRVANA, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, SONIC YOUTH),follows cl...

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VELVET REVOLVER: 'Letterman' Appearance Planned, THE WHO Dates A Possibility

VELVET REVOLVER, the newly formed supergroup featuring former members of GUNS N' ROSES and STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, are tentatively scheduled to perform live on CBS' "The Late Show With David Letterman" on Monday, May 24. In addition, the band — whose debut CD, "Contraband", is set to drop June 8 — have...

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GUNS N' ROSES: VH1 Documentary To Air In June

VH1 is reportedly working on a "Behind the Music"-style documentary covering the early days of GUNS N' ROSES. Among the people that are set to contribute to the project are original members Slash, Duff McKagan and Steven Adler, plus Tom Zutaut (former A&R executive at Geffen Records),Josh Richm...

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NEUROTICA Reform, Announce Florida Date With SKID ROW

NEUROTICA, the reformed band led by former ATHEIST frontman Kelly Shaefer, will be playing their first show back as the support act for SKID ROW on Saturday, May 15 at the Masquerade in Ybor City, Florida. NEUROTICA's current lineup consists of Shaefer, guitarist Chris Rollo, and "three new faces,"...

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SLASH, Wife Reveal Name Of Their Second Child

Former GUNS N' ROSES/current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash (real name: Saul Hudson),38, and his wife, Perla Hudson, 31, an ex-model, plan to name their second child Cash Anthony, according to People magazine. The baby, a boy, is due in July. Their son London is 2. ...

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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...

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VELVET REVOLVER Cover STP, GN'R During KROQ Appearance

VELVET REVOLVER performed three songs acoustically during their appearance on KROQ's "Kevin & Bean" this morning. The band played their new single, "Slither", the STONE TEMPLE PILOTS cover "Interstate Love Song" and a version of the GUNS N' ROSES song "Used To Love Her". In other news, footage f...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...