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VELVET REVOLVER's Matt Sorum - "This Album Is Going To Rock"



VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum has posted the following message on his official blog:

"Just wanted to say sorry for not being on The Sorum Forum in awhile. Went out on the road for a few shows. We have been working on writing the album most of the summer and needed to get out. It was fun, short but enough to inspire us to get the live feel again. We had been working in my studio but are now In a live rehearsal space. Coming up with some great jams. I am sorry we didn't play any new material on the five dates that we did play. The band wants the new stuff to be the best it can be before we let it out. Anyway plan on writing all of September and part of October then in the studio. That is the plan, so if it takes a little longer trust me it will be worth the wait. This album is going to rock. Thank you all for your patience!!!!"

As previously reported, Velvet Revolver have been in talks with producer Rick Rubin (SLAYER, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS). Sorum told ABC Radio recently: "Hopefully he's gonna come on board, because I think he's just a great song guy." The band's new album, Libertad, will be issued sometime in 2007 via RCA.

VELVET REVOLVER Drummer Matt Sorum Says Band "Have Officially Started Pre-Production With Producer Brendan O'Brien"

VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) has posted the following message on his official blog:

"Hello All,

Very good news to report. Have offically started pre-production with producer Brendan O'Brien, who has produced many hit records, ala, INCUBUS, STP (STONE TEMPLE PILOTS), PEARL JAM and The Boss BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN.

Things are moving quick now. And we are all very excited. Rome was not built in a day so I believe everyone will be very happy when it's finished.

A lot of bandmate BDAYs this month. Scott, Dave's is today, and mine on Sunday the 19th. Would love to thank Sammy, Jul, Chrissie and Tanja for the sweet Birthday card.

Anyway off to rehearsal now, then a gig tonight with CAMP FREDDY.

Hope everyone is healthy and having fun out there.

Love to U all!!!!!"

As previously reported, Velvet Revolver are working on song for their second album, tentatively titled Libertad, with a release planned for sometime in 2007.

VELVET REVOLVER Announce Two New South American Dates; New Video Blog Online Featuring Studio Footage

VELVET REVOLVER fan site Velvet-Revolver.com report :

"According to various sources, the band will perform at the Quilmes Rock 2007 Festival, which is held in Buenos Aires, Argentina between April 12th and 15th.

Last.fm has dedicated a page to this festival. Other artists appearing include AEROSMITH, PLACEBO, EVANESCENCE, AUDIOSLAVE, KEANE, LAS PELOTAS and LOS RATONES PARANOICOS.

Also, there's a report that the band will add a second performance in Bogotá, Colombia on April 18th. They are already scheduled to perform at the Palacio De Los Deportes, and it seems like there will also be a performance at the Parque Simón Bolívar that day. Keep in mind that none of the dates have been posted on the band's official site yet.

New VR Video Blog...

Thanks go out to Simba317 for the link to a new video blog on VR's official website. The video, running slightly over one-and-a-half minutes, shows the band as they are writing and playing in the studio. We also get a sneak peek at Scott's lyric book, which shows a working song title 'Messages They Left' and the lyrics "Radar signal seeking you but finding nothing at all / Got a problem got a sinking feeling / Call out the cavalry, there's something wrong".

Check it out here."

Velvet Revolver plans to release their second album, Libertad, this spring. Frontman Scott Weiland is also working on his second solo album, which he hopes will surface in the fall of 2007 on his own label, Softdrive Records.

Report: VELVET REVOLVER "Pretty Far" Into New Album

Launch Radio Networks has issued the following report from Don Kaye:

VELVET REVOLVER took the better part of a year to start working on its sophomore album, but now that recording is finally underway, things are really beginning to roll. We checked in with lead singer Scott Weiland and asked him how far the group has gotten since entering the studio:

"Pretty far, actually. We've been here at the old A&M studios (in Los Angeles) for about two-and-a-half weeks and we've recorded all basic tracks and we've already started guitar overdubs and we've done, I've cut a bunch of vocals on numerous songs. In two-and-a-half weeks."

Weiland also told us that the new album, which will follow up the band's 2004 debut Contraband, will still be called Libertad.

The group is recording with producer Brendan O'Brien, who's worked with AUDIOSLAVE, PEARL JAM and Weiland's former group, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS. An initial stint with producer Rick Rubin did not work out.

Velvet Revolver hopes to release Libertad in late April or early May. Weiland is also working on his second solo album, which he said will surface sometime in 2008 on his own label, Softdrive Records.

Meanwhile, Weiland posted an "open letter" online earlier this week to University of Notre Dame head football coach Charlie Weis, imploring Weis not to leave Notre Dame for a rumored offer to coach the New York Giants. Weiland's father played football for Notre Dame and Weiland himself played football well into his high school years.

VELVET REVOLVER Frontman Takes Aim At Football

Launch Radio Networks has issued the following report from Don Kaye

VELVET REVOLVER frontman SCOTT WEILAND is passionate about two things: rock music and football.

With the college season and NFL regular season completed, and rumors already flying about coaches being fired and hired, Weiland posted an open letter online this week imploring Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis not to take a job coaching the New York Giants if it was offered to him. While the job didn't materialize, Weiland told us that he's still worried about the state of college football:

"Professional football has proven over the last 20 years that there's no more loyalty because of free agency. Once the loyalty is gone in college football, in college sports, then that's when I just stop becoming a sports fan. Once you cannot bank on loyalty and a handshake anymore in college sports, then you know what? F*** it."

Weiland's father played for Notre Dame and Weiland told us that he himself played football well into his high school years.

Velvet Revolver recently began recording its sophomore album, titled Libertad, with producer Brendan O'Brien, who's worked with AUDIOSLAVE, PEARL JAM and Weiland's former group, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS.

Velvet Revolver hopes to release Libertad in late April or early May and hit the road shortly after that.

VELVET REVOLVER "Uninspired" Working With Rick Rubin


Launch Radio Networks has issued the following report from Don Kaye:

VELVET REVOLVER initially began working on it's second album last year with Rick Rubin, the superstar producer who's currently overseeing METALLICA and LINKIN PARK, and who has produced AUDIOSLAVE, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, JOHNNY CASH, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS and many others.

But the band parted with Rubin after a brief time and hired Brendan O'Brien instead. Velvet Revolver frontman Scott Weiland told us why his band and Rick Rubin were not a good match: "If you're gonna work with a producer, unless you're gonna produce something yourselves, if you're gonna pay a producer, get in the trenches with us and work with us. The Rick thing didn't work out, and, you know, he was working on a couple of other things, Metallica and U2, and so we kind of became very uninspired."

Brendan O'Brien has also worked with Audioslave, Pearl Jam and Weiland's former group, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS.

Velvet Revolver hopes to release its sophomore CD, titled Libertad, in late April or early May. Weiland is also working on his second solo album, which he said will surface sometime in 2008 on his own label, Softdrive Records.

Le second album "Libertad" se prépare, sortie annonçée en juin, en attendant, voici l'artwork :

Exhaustion Almost Split VELVET REVOLVER

According to Contactmusic.com, VELVET REVOLVER almost split after their last tour because the bandmates were exhausted and hated each other. Bassist Duff McKagan claims that if it hadn't been for a much needed break, the rock super group would have disbanded. He tells Britain's Kerrang magazine, "We went through a lot of crap the last year and a half. "We'd been touring for 15 months, Matt (Sorum - drummer) had broken his hand and we were at each other's throats because we were so tired. "When we finally got done touring we didn't want to see each other."

He's glad the group reconvened after a lengthy break, but admits the reunion was more than a little difficult: "It was really, really tough getting us back together into a place where our headspace was right to be able to start a new record. "We were all pretty fragmented, writing off in different camps but what we do best is write together. It took us a while to get back to where we were feeling good, and we finally got that back last July and August."

VELVET REVOLVER - SLASH Audio Interview Available For DownloadVelvet-Revolver.com report that Argentinian radio show RockandPop recently posted an interview with VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash (ex-GUNS N' ROSES).

In the interview, Slash talks about touring the US again after the Europen tour and touring in Asia, he also talks about GN'R and working on his own solo album.

Download the interview at this location.

Billboard.com's Jonathan Cohen recently confirmed that on July 3rd Velvet Revolver will unveil it's second RCA album, Libertad. Impacting in mid-May, the first single from the set will be 'She Builds Quick Machines', one of the four new tracks the group has been playing of late during shows in South America.

Report: VELVET REVOLVER Sets July Release Date For Libertad

Billboard.com has issued the following report from Jonathan Cohen:

After scrapping the original May 29th release date, VELVET REVOLVER has settled on July 3rd to unveil its second RCA album, Libertad. Impacting in mid-May, the first single from the set will be 'She Builds Quick Machines', one of the four new tracks the group has been playing of late during shows in South America.

"RCA did a bunch of research on what the first single should be," bassist Duff McKagan told Billboard.com last night (April 16th) before a gig in Buenos Aires. "I'm pretty anti that stuff. The band had something they wanted to go with, but RCA just kept coming with it. So we decided, it's fine. It's a great f*ckin' rock song. It has a kick-ass guitar riff, a great chorus, a really big bridge and a great Slash solo."

McKagan is also high on 'Last Fight', which he calls "a mid-tempo, really beautiful song; probably something you wouldn't expect from us," as well as 'She Mine', described as "a fun pop ditty."

"I think Contraband was a great record," he says of Velvet Revolver's 2004 debut. "It was the right one for us to make as our first record. But Libertad really goes way beyond that musically. I don't think any of us could have made a better record at this point in our careers."

As previously reported, the group was planning to record Libertad with producer Rick Rubin but found itself at odds with his approach. Brendan O'Brien ultimately produced the album.

"We all went to dinner last August and shook on it," McKagan recalls of Rubin. "At that point, we had 30 songs. He came down the second week of September and said, 'Okay great guys, now write some more songs.' So we wrote more songs. Another month later, he was like, 'Okay great, write some more songs.' We got up to 50 songs! When somebody tells you to write more songs, you start thinking, 'Well, all of our sh*t sucks.' It's not a good place for a band like us to be at."

"Rick is a great guy," he continues. "We've all known him for a long time. But we just decided, maybe next record, or some other time." Once O'Brien took over, "he inspired all of us to dig in to the parts," McKagan says. "None of us were afraid to bring anything new to the table."

Velvet Revolver begins a short North American tour May 3rd in Los Angeles, and European festival dates are on tap through early July. McKagan says fans can expect songs from its members' old bands (GUNS N' ROSES, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS) to crop up occasionally, but less frequently than in Velvet Revolver's early days, when it barely had enough originals to play a headlining set.

"I don't know whether we'll do it the whole tour or once in awhile," he says. "But I know people like to hear them and sometimes we really like to play them. It's songs we wrote, so why not?"

VELVET REVOLVER Frontman SCOTT WEILAND's 'Beautiful Day' To Be First Single From Bug Movie Soundtrack

VELVET REVOLVER website Velvet-Revolver.com reports that frontman SCOTT WEILAND's song 'Beautiful Day' will be the first single off the Bug movie soundtrack.

The soundtrack will be released on May 22nd through Lions Gate Entertainment.

Check out the link to RottenTomatoes.com for the tracklisting.

Velvet Revolver has confirmed a swing of 12 North American concerts launching May 3rd in Los Angeles and concluding May 22nd in New York City. The shows, primarily in intimate settings, will include a sampling of tracks from the band's new album, Libertad.

VELVET REVOLVER Drummer Matt Sorum - "The Band Is Sounding Tighter Than Ever"

VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) has issued the following update:

"Just gettin' back out on the road. Had a great time in South America. Fans were amazing. Came home and made a video for our first single 'She Builds Quick Machines'. It's going to be kick ass. I am playing a harley riding Freedom Fighter. Dean Karr directed. Old friend and super talented guy. Anyway, played LA, San Francisco, Seattle. And flyin' now to Chicago. Fun to be out on the road again. The band is sounding tighter than ever. Playing a lot of new material on this small club and theater run. I hope everyone is enjoying it. Take care all and keep the rock alive!"

Velvet Revolver's new album, Libertad, is out July 3rd via RCA Records.

VELVET REVOLVER - Harmony And The Tyranny EP Artwork, Tracklisting Posted


Pictured is the artwork, courtesy of SonyBMG Germany, for the new VELVET REVOLVER EP, due for release on June 1st.

The tracklisting:
'She Builds Quick Machines',
'Just Sixteen',
'Psycho Killer',
'Making Of Libertad',
'Do It For The Kids'.

Additionally, Libertad will be released on July 3rd in two formats: a CD version, which will also include the documentary and a CD/DVD version, which will feature a bonus DVD with a 30-minute documentary about the 2007 South American tour.

According to the reports, the final tracklisting for the CD is:
'Let It Roll',
'She Mine',
'Get Out The Door',
'She Builds Quick Machines',
'The Last Fight', 'American Man',
'Mary Mary',
'Just Sixteen',
'Can’t Get It Out Of My Head',
'For A Brother',
'Spay',
'Gravedancer',
"Making Of Libertad"
documentary (multimedia section).

In other VR news, Duff, Matt and Slash appeared on the Edge 102.1 in Toronto for an exclusive radio interview. They spoke about the new album, touring plans with ALICE IN CHAINS and the band having two songs ('She Builds Quick Machines', 'Let It Roll Or Get Out The Door') on the upcoming Guitar Hero 3 game.

To download the interview in mp3 format, click here.
(thanks: Velvet-Revolver.com)

VELVET REVOLVER - Behind-The-Scenes Making-Of Video For 'She Builds Quick Machines' Available

VELVET REVOLVER, featuring singer Scott Weiland (ex-STONE TEMPLE PILOTS), guitarist Slash (ex-GUNS N' ROSES), guitarist Dave Kushner, bassist Duff McKagan (ex-Guns N' Roses), and drummer Matt Sorum (ex-Guns N' Roses, THE CULT), will release their their new album Libertad on July 3rd. Produced by Brendan O'Brien, the album is the follow-up to their successful debut Contraband which included the Grammy-winning single 'Slither'.

"Libertad has soul," Weiland continued. "What we're trying to say on a musical and lyrical level is clearer this time. The songs may have started out being very personal but they took on a more universal truth as they were nurtured by the five-headed beast that is Velvet Revolver."

The first single off Libertad is 'She Builds Quick Machines'. Check out the behind-the-scenes making-of video for the single here: Windows, Real, Quicktime

VELVET REVOLVER's Libertad Album Streaming Online

ClearChannelMusic.com are exclusively streaming VELVET REVOLVER's new album, Libertad, in it's entirety at this location.

A quote at the site reads: "Get ready to rock with Scott, Slash & the boys as Velvet Revolver offers a Sneak Peek at their entire new CD, Libertad, featuring the single 'She Builds Quick Machines'. Listen to this exclusive, now!"

VR will release Libertad on July 3rd. Produced by Brendan O'Brien, the album is the follow-up to their successful debut Contraband, which included the Grammy-winning single 'Slither'.

VELVET REVOLVER At The Whiskey

Yes, you read right, VELVET REVOLVER is playing at The Whiskey in Los Angeles, CA on July 5th, to celebrate the release of their new record Libertad.

There are only a few ways you can get tickets in advance:

* With purchase of the Libertad CD at Virgin Megastore. Be one of the first people to buy the new CD from Velvet Revolver, Libertad, coming out Tuesday July 3rd and get 1 ticket to see them perform at the Whisky on Sunset, Thursday July 5th. CD goes on sale at Midnight - Monday, July 2nd - limit 2 Cds, 2 tickets per person. Tickets will be available while supplies last at ONLY these 2 Virgin Megastore locations:

- Virgin Megastore on Sunset in West Hollywood
8000 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
- Virgin Megastore Hollywood & Highland
6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA

* Through an online contest at the official Velvet Revolver web site.

* Listening to the World Famous KROQ for on-air giveaways.

There will be a very few tickets available at The Whiskey box office night of the show as well.

VELVET REVOLVER Ringtones For Your Phone




Get VELVET REVOLVER ringtones for your mobile phone now. Text the relevant keyword (listed below) to 66555.

'Can't Get You Out Of My Head' - VR21
'Get Out The Door' - VR22
'Psycho Killer' - VR23
'She Builds Quick Machines' - VR24
'She Mine' - VR25
'The Last Fight' - VR26
'Dirty Little Thing' - VR27
'Fall To Pieces' - VR28
'Set Me Free' - VR29
'Slither' - VR31
'Sucker Train Blues' - VR32
'You Got No Right' - VR33

Velvet Revolver Covergirl (Wallpaper) VR34
Velvet Revolver Black Logo on Red (Wallpaper) VR35

*Standard text messaging rates apply

This service is available for Cingular, Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint subscribers

VELVET REVOLVER To Release New Single 'The Last Fight' To Radio In August; New RSS Feed Available

'The Last Fight' has been selected as the second single from VELVET REVOLVER's new Libertad release, and will impact radio on August 20th. Further single details are forthcoming.

In other VR news, another message from the band reads, "Now you can receive content updates from VelvetRevolver.com, right into your RSS reader. Just click the "RSS" link next to the news header and feed the Velvet Revolver news into your reader of choice!"

More info at this location.

VR kick off their North American trek with ALICE IN CHAINS on August 5th in Baltimore, MD.

VELVET REVOLVER Schedule MySpace Live Webcast




On Tuesday, July 31st, at 9 PM (ET)/6 PM (PT), VELVET REVOLVER will be using MySpace Instant Messanger to take requests directly from the fans, LIVE and in-studio.

MySpace will feature the live stream at www.myspace.com/velvetrevolver and will spotlight the live session for fans via MySpaceTV.

To participate... Add username velvetrevolver to your Contact List in MySpaceIM and send your requests.

To be there...You can be one of the lucky few fans to be present in the studio for this intimate experience. Send an email to myspace@velvetrevolver.com with your name, MySpace URL, address & phone number. In this email you must answer correctly the following question: Who is the song 'Dirty Little Thing' about?

To watch... Go to www.yspace.com/velvetrevolver


on July 31st, at 9 PM (EST), 6 PM (PST).

To get on MySpace IM, and for further details head here.

VELVET REVOLVER - New 8-Part Video Interview With Slash, Duff McKagan Now Online

My Damn Channel has posted a video interview (in 8 segments) with VELVET REVOLVER members Slash and Duff McKagan. The interview can be found at this location.

Velvet Revolver recently filmed the video for it's new single, 'The Last Fight', in the Los Angeles area.

'The Last Fight' is the second single from Velvet Revolver's Libertad album. The track will be added to radio on August 20th.

VELVET REVOLVER - Meet And Greets On Sale Now

VELVET REVOLVER has just announced the sale of meet and greet packages for their current tour, beginning with the August 14th show at the Tweeter Center in Mansfield, MA.

Meet and greet packages include: an official VIP laminate, personal photograph with the band, and an exclusive 8x10 color poster and autograph. These packages are available at a cost of $250 per person via the Velvet Revolver tour page .

Please note that meet and greet packages do not include a ticket to the concert. You must have a ticket to the show to attend the meet and greet. Fans will be contacted prior to the show date with meet and greet instructions. Laminates will be distributed the night of the show. The 8X10 poster will be personally signed by the band during the meet and greet session. The photo will be emailed two weeks after the show.

VELVET REVOLVER - New Video Interview Available

A new interview with VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland (ex-STONE TEMPLE PILOTS) is scheduled to run on CBC's The Hour tonight (August 15th). In the meantime, the 7:33 interview is streaming now at this location.

A new BW&BK Photo Gallery of Velvet Revolver (and ALICE IN CHAINS) live in Montreal can be viewed here.

VELVET REVOLVER - 'The Last Fight' Video Premieres Online Today

VELVET REVOLVER's brand new video for the song 'The Last Fight', from Libertad, is premiering online today at this location.

VELVET REVOLVER Postpone Irvine, CA Show Due To Wildfires

BW&BK has received the following press release:

VELVET REVOLVER has postponed its headlining concert tomorrow night, Friday, October 26th at the outdoor Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Irvine, CA due to the devastating Southern California wildfires. This includes the fire in the city of Irvine where evacuations have taken place and the Irvine School District has closed all schools on Friday due to poor air quality. The rescheduled show - with ALICE IN CHAINS, who were also set to play the Irvine gig - will take place Wednesday, December 12th at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles after Velvet Revolver return from their tour of Japan and Australia.

Fans holding tickets for the October 26th Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre show that were purchased at Ticketmaster retail outlets or at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre box office can exchange them for tickets to the new venue at the Gibson Amphitheatre box office starting Monday, November 5th. The Gibson Amphitheatre box office is open Monday through Saturday from 1pm to 8:45pm.

Fans who purchased tickets via Ticketmaster.com or through Ticketmaster Charge-By-Phone will automatically receive tickets to the Gibson Amphitheatre December 12th show by mail. For those unable to attend the new date and new facility, refunds are available at point-of-purchase.

Velvet Revolver send their sincerest thoughts and prayers to those who have been affected by the tragic fires in Southern California, where the Governor has issued a State of Emergency for seven counties including Orange County. The Irvine fire has left the air quality extremely poor and there is concern that the county’s resources - police, fire and medical - will be spread much too thin and thus compromise a safe environment for the fans.