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Re: Slash interview - Argentina
i never liked VR, never bothered to see them live
i would have been interested if Corey Taylor had joined
thought the $lash album w/Myles was p much worthless. saw Slash tour that album & thought the rest of the band weren't up to much (while not quite bedroom guitarists they did seem like an assortment of players from pub bands)
will be amazed if $lashII is good.
Re: Slash interview - Argentina
If I was his manager I'd be trying to get Slash to bring out a second comilation album seeking the services of people like Dave Grohl, Mike Patton, James Hetfield, Lady GaGa, Tom Yorke, Chris Cornell, Bille Joe Armstrong, Bono & Rianna. A real lucky bag of assorted charms for all ears.
That would be awesome except where would he get the money? If I remember right, Slash had to pay for the production of his last album. Since that album only had so-so sales, I can't imagine him finding the cash to pay for those kinds of names this time around.
Myles really is his best option.
Re: Slash interview - Argentina
Hmmmm, Slash is really saying, "why get VR up and going when GNR is going to reunite in 2012"..... He doesn't need a VR tour ruining that.
You know most people would look at that comment and roll their eyes, but I think that's a real possibility in Slash's mind.
The Super Bowl... Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame... all rumors yes, but there seems to be more of them now, than there were a couple years ago.
Something is brewing, even if it's just in the minds of geeks.
- Smoking Guns
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Re: Slash interview - Argentina
Smoking Guns wrote:Hmmmm, Slash is really saying, "why get VR up and going when GNR is going to reunite in 2012"..... He doesn't need a VR tour ruining that.
You know most people would look at that comment and roll their eyes, but I think that's a real possibility in Slash's mind.
The Super Bowl... Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame... all rumors yes, but there seems to be more of them now, than there were a couple years ago.
Something is brewing, even if it's just in the minds of geeks.
Yep, Slash and Myles is "Safe" for him and he really can't fail and there are little expectations. The pressure to live up to GNR with VR is too great, especially with the remote chance of some one off performances, Slash can be "All In" on some GNR reunion shit for moving some Slash and Myles gigs wouldn't be too big of a deal.
After 2012, VR can rejoin is a less pressure packed environment. But with Axl, RNR HOF looming, Slash doesn't need VR drama at the moment.. And neither does Duff.
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Re: Slash interview - Argentina
HAHA, thanks Faldor, I try my best to bring something to the board every now and then.....
- Mikkamakka
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Re: Slash interview - Argentina
Since there are more guitars on Slash than on the two VR albums combined, not to mention that the music is superior, I can do nothing but support his decision. And since the second Slash album will not be suffering of the want of mainstream success (although Slash chose his single very poorly, if that was his aim), we'll be getting even more guitars and less compromise. Well, it has the risk of being too 70s and cock rockish, but I rather hear a good, but not great album from Slash in every 2 years, than waiting for the miracle that will never happen for decades.
Re: Slash interview - Argentina
Good conversation in this thread!
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbe … mID=156889
DUFF MCKAGAN: VELVET REVOLVER Will Happen Again When It's Supposed To Happen - Apr. 16, 2011
Rob Cavuoto of Guitar International recently conducted an interview with Duff McKagan (LOADED, VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below.
Guitar International: Was it a difficult transition from bassist in GUNS N' ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER to frontman in LOADED?
Duff McKagan: I've been playing rhythm guitar in bands since 1980. I did it for my "Believe in Me" CD in 1993 and NEUROTIC OUTSIDERS in 1996-ish. So for me it's easier to sing and play guitar than it is to play bass and sing. I like to feel outside of myself when I'm playing a gig, and if I'm playing bass and signing I'm just too self-aware.
Guitar International: The name DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED, is that tongue in check for the years of partying?
Duff McKagan: Yeah, of course. I thought it was really cute in 1997 when I had three years of sobriety under my belt. I was recording some music and I didn't want to call the band "DUFF MCKAGAN." I wanted a band not to be a solo-artist-guy. So I thought DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED, that's cute. Looking back it's not that cute or funny, but here I am!
Guitar International: Both VELVET REVOLVER CDs in their own respect are great, yet they are both different. "Contraband" was more popular and well received, yet "Libertad" sees the band coming into their own as stronger unit and writing team. What's your take on the two CDs?
Duff McKagan: In 2004, you had a chance to sell more CDs. By the second record, that new band sheen, and "these guys are going to save rock and roll" had worn off. I don't think people and music journalists gave "Libertad" the chance that they did for "Contraband". I don't think I like one more than the other, there are great songs on "Libertad", too. I look at music that I created as what's fun to play live. I never listen to a CD after I'm done recording it — ever! Maybe for LOADED I'll sing along to the CD to relearn my vocal parts a week before the tour, to get my chops and abs in line.
Guitar International: Why do you think it is taking so long to find a singer for VELVET REVOLVER?
*****Duff McKagan: I don't know how much I want to say about that. I think Slash is very happy doing his solo thing, and why not. I think *IF* VELVET REVOLVER is going to happen again, it will happen when it's supposed to happen. We played with some good singers and Scott Weiland is tough guy to replace. A lot of singers are daunted by that. You don't want to go out there and fuck up. *Some things are better left as is.* There's a lot going through you head. *Should we fuck with this or leave it alone?* The things you put into a band you don't want it tainted. Like I said, if it's supposed to happen we'll do it.**********
Read the entire interview from Guitar International.
