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Re: Velvet Revolver Still Mulling New Frontman
Axlin08 wrote:GN'R won't go the direction of that intricate, soulful shit they've done in the past with the next album. With Ashba on board, it screams one thing - "let's Shinedown this fucker up". Make it just straight up melodic AOR power rock, with Axl on vocals.
I'd be fine with Shinedown-esque songs on vocals. Shinedown kick ass.
Hey, maybe then they'd have some selling power. How long has Sound Of Madness been on the charts? like a year?
Re: Velvet Revolver Still Mulling New Frontman
Back on topic, I'm going to make a wild guess. Slash will tour behind his solo album starting from March/April '10, going through the summer. No surprise there, as the situation is like a Snakepit Mk. 1 Redux - he was certainly disgruntled when Geffen cut his tour 'short'. But. He's going to be playing some Snakepit, GNR and VR material. Therefore...
Franky Perez is, ominously enough, in an Eric Dover/Jellyfish situation with Scars on Broadway. Recruited as backing vocalist/rhythm guitarist for SoB, he's had the chance to try out the lead vocalist spot with Slash. He may even be featured on the album. Given that Perez may be both available and willing, he might turn out to be the frontman of Slash's solo band.
Going with this assumption, Franky would have a chance to earn his spurs as a frontman in Slash's band, trying out the VR songs and honing his vocal style to accommodate that of Weiland's. Since Slash's band is likely to be a loose outfit, guest appearances by VR members are all the more likely, adding up to the possibility of trying out their stage chemistry with Perez.
By then, Perez would have some additional credibility as Slash's vocalist and the transition to VR would be easier, particularly as he'd be 'Slash's boy', to put it nicely. Slash'd be the one who gave him the big break and he'd be sure to play nice for the duration of his stint.
Slash will either get VR back together or do another solo album, but I doubt he'll rest on his laurels for too long after his tour.
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Re: Velvet Revolver Still Mulling New Frontman
Interesting idea copperye.
I hope he doesn't rest on his laurels...as the breaks between projects seem to be when he gets back on the junk and things go to hell. And that's not good for slash or the fans.
The delay with VR is starting to frustrate me. I was listening to "let it roll" yesterday and rocking out and thinking how much a new VR could kick ass....i wouldnt mind the delay if it's to find the right guy, but it seems it's mostly just so everyone can do solo stuff. Mind you slash's solo record is likely to be killer. So no doubt when i hear that, if it's got tracks as good as "vengance is mine" and stuff, i'll be more than happy to have waited.
Anyway, it's interesting your theory, my only question is would they like that level of 'blurring' of the projects. Like i'd anticipated that when VR had a new front man they would make a lot of media noise...like they did circa contrband....and try and make a splash about it.....if they'd already been half reunited all summer on a slash tour not sure if it would have the same impact. Then again...maybe all the noise the first time was just the "3/5 of GNR" stuff...given that's already done...maybe they'd focus on just launching a new album.....
Re: Velvet Revolver Still Mulling New Frontman
Like it or not, Slash doesn't go down too well in extended working relationships with 'strong' frontmen. Obviously, he's only had two such situations, and at both times, the frontmen in question are well-known for their, ahem, 'challenging' characteristics. Still, many if not most frontmen are like that to varying degrees, anyway. In that sense, he's like Izzy, only Slash still gets a kick out of the circus that goes into being on a certain level as a professional musician. The VR Mk. 1 was obviously a hard road for him, starting with him guitar turned down in the mix, leading to a drug addiction. And he kept a brave face throughout and only told 'the truth about Scott' after Scott was well and gone.
To his credit, Slash always wants to have a simple band, which releases albums and tours on a regular basis. The downside is that he's sometimes hard to get lit up, to really pull some passion into his work; Snakepit had some of that, as do some VR tracks. But he's still to be inspired to the heights to which Axl inspired him. The solo album may prove to be the thing that finally separates him from his GNR legacy and really put new wind on his sail. If so, Slash could reunite VR as his band, more or less.
If the solo album is a hit, VR becomes the Slash band. Duff becomes the legendary lieutenant of the guitar god. In that climate, you can't have a vocalist like Scott or Axl. Perez would do well, he'd allow Slash to mark his own territory and would gladly pay due to the established rhythm section. He'd be around the same level as Kushner in the band hierarchy, though in time, he might move a level up to Sorum's side. Which is a bit sad, btw.
Slash putting his neck out there with his own album is currently the best thing going for VR. Mark my words, the top-hat is what they may very well be profiled on in the times to come.
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Re: Velvet Revolver Still Mulling New Frontman
Like it or not, Slash doesn't go down too well in extended working relationships with 'strong' frontmen. Obviously, he's only had two such situations, and at both times, the frontmen in question are well-known for their, ahem, 'challenging' characteristics. Still, many if not most frontmen are like that to varying degrees, anyway. In that sense, he's like Izzy, only Slash still gets a kick out of the circus that goes into being on a certain level as a professional musician. The VR Mk. 1 was obviously a hard road for him, starting with him guitar turned down in the mix, leading to a drug addiction. And he kept a brave face throughout and only told 'the truth about Scott' after Scott was well and gone.
To his credit, Slash always wants to have a simple band, which releases albums and tours on a regular basis. The downside is that he's sometimes hard to get lit up, to really pull some passion into his work; Snakepit had some of that, as do some VR tracks. But he's still to be inspired to the heights to which Axl inspired him. The solo album may prove to be the thing that finally separates him from his GNR legacy and really put new wind on his sail. If so, Slash could reunite VR as his band, more or less.
If the solo album is a hit, VR becomes the Slash band. Duff becomes the legendary lieutenant of the guitar god. In that climate, you can't have a vocalist like Scott or Axl. Perez would do well, he'd allow Slash to mark his own territory and would gladly pay due to the established rhythm section. He'd be around the same level as Kushner in the band hierarchy, though in time, he might move a level up to Sorum's side. Which is a bit sad, btw.
Slash putting his neck out there with his own album is currently the best thing going for VR. Mark my words, the top-hat is what they may very well be profiled on in the times to come.
Fanstastic point! This reminds me of when Jimmy Page did the album with David Coverdale... He played his ass off, soon after him and Robert Plant were back together!
Re: Velvet Revolver Still Mulling New Frontman
copperye wrote:Like it or not, Slash doesn't go down too well in extended working relationships with 'strong' frontmen. Obviously, he's only had two such situations, and at both times, the frontmen in question are well-known for their, ahem, 'challenging' characteristics. Still, many if not most frontmen are like that to varying degrees, anyway. In that sense, he's like Izzy, only Slash still gets a kick out of the circus that goes into being on a certain level as a professional musician. The VR Mk. 1 was obviously a hard road for him, starting with him guitar turned down in the mix, leading to a drug addiction. And he kept a brave face throughout and only told 'the truth about Scott' after Scott was well and gone.
To his credit, Slash always wants to have a simple band, which releases albums and tours on a regular basis. The downside is that he's sometimes hard to get lit up, to really pull some passion into his work; Snakepit had some of that, as do some VR tracks. But he's still to be inspired to the heights to which Axl inspired him. The solo album may prove to be the thing that finally separates him from his GNR legacy and really put new wind on his sail. If so, Slash could reunite VR as his band, more or less.
If the solo album is a hit, VR becomes the Slash band. Duff becomes the legendary lieutenant of the guitar god. In that climate, you can't have a vocalist like Scott or Axl. Perez would do well, he'd allow Slash to mark his own territory and would gladly pay due to the established rhythm section. He'd be around the same level as Kushner in the band hierarchy, though in time, he might move a level up to Sorum's side. Which is a bit sad, btw.
Slash putting his neck out there with his own album is currently the best thing going for VR. Mark my words, the top-hat is what they may very well be profiled on in the times to come.
Fanstastic point! This reminds me of when Jimmy Page did the album with David Coverdale... He played his ass off, soon after him and Robert Plant were back together!
Ah yes. And although I agree that Plant writes better music and is more creative overall. I think Coverdale is the better singer. No amount of hairspray can change that. He glamed up for the Late 80s but even Robert Plant had a Poodle Rock style at the time too.
Any way Im way of the point here. What I wanted to say is: Now that Creed are back together Myles Kennedy is more or less a free man!! And if hes good enough to be considered as a replacement for robert plant he is good enough for VR.
Hes a great songwriter and has been described as the Chris Cornell of the current generation ( so expect bad hip hop record down the line).
Personally I can see Slash playing this song here. Its a live pro shot to give a good idea of his vocals.
If i were the members of VR. I'd want Myles on my band.
Also has anyone heard any updates from Dave since the singer search started?
What's his story I wonder.
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Re: Velvet Revolver Still Mulling New Frontman
I like Myles, but I say get more of a blues rock singer, because that is what Slash and co. want to record.
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Re: Velvet Revolver Still Mulling New Frontman
Also has anyone heard any updates from Dave since the singer search started?
What's his story I wonder.
According to his offical site he's worked on the theme music to "Sons of Anarchy" but other than that not much of an update since 2007.
Source : http://www.davekushner.com/news.php
I would assume he's waiting for VR to kick off again.
