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Scott Weiland, a leading figure on the US alternative rock scene after fronting Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver, has died at the age of 48.
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Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash has denied claims made by the band’s former frontman Scott Weiland that he has rejoined the band.
Velvet Revolver covered Pink Floyd at a comeback gig in Los Angeles this week, during a show which saw the band reunite with one-time frontman Scott Weiland.
Former Guns n Roses guitarist Slash has said he finds the level of interest and intrigue in his former band, which has sustained since he quit the group back in the Nineties, quite puzzling, and doesn’t understand why people continue to talk about them.
Former Guns n Roses guitarist Slash has put an end to rumours linking Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor with the vacant Velvet Revolver frontman position, saying ‘it just wasn’t right’ when Taylor auditioned with the band.
Former Guns n Roses guitarist Slash has said he would begin to consider a reunion with his former band if frontman Axl Rose personally apologised to him.
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Velvet Revolver have been successful in their search for a new lead singer, according to the band’s drummer Matt Sorum.
With his solo tour now under wraps for the remainder of this year, former Guns n Roses guitarist Slash has disclosed he is back playing with Velvet Revolver as the band look for a new singer to replace former member Scott Weiland.