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Velvet Revolver: Is the end near?
By Jim Welte - MP3.com
March 24, 2008 at 02:52:00 PM | more stories by this author

Following disjointed show in Scotland, Scott Weiland suggests band is in the midst of its last tour.

Many Velvet Revolver fans assumed the band would be taking a break once frontman Scott Weiland reunites with his mates from Stone Temple Pilots for a summer tour.

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But that hiatus might be permanent.

During Velvet Revolver's show in Glasgow, Scotland last week, Weiland told the crowd that it was "watching something special...the last tour by Velvet Revolver," according to several media reports. Weiland's bandmates reportedly looked at each other and resumed the set, only to have Weiland toss his mic and walk off the stage a few songs later.

The band has not commented on the reports of the show and has not yet updated its Web site or tour blog.

But drummer Matt Sorum has taken to his own blog to address Weiland's behavior and the band's status.

"[We] had a little band turmoil on stage, as you probably all could tell," he wrote. "Being in a band is a lot like being in a relationship. Sometimes, you just don't get along. I guess there has been more turmoil lately, with the cancellations and all. It has been frustrating; I am not going to lie. My career and life in rock and roll has come with its ups and downs. Unfortunately, some people in this business don't realize how great of a life they have."

"Everybody could see who was unhappy [at the Glasgow show], but all I can say is let's keep the rock alive, people," he continued.

Weiland responded by issuing a statement on the matter.

"The state of my family affairs is really none of [Sorum's] business, since he is too immature to have a real relationship, let alone children," Weiland said, in a statement issued to Blabbermouth.net. "So don't attempt to stand in a man's shoes when you haven't walked his path. I've made many attempts to remain cordial with the members of VR, but mainly, the likes of you. Funny though--this is your first band, as opposed to being a hired gun. I've been making records (now, on my ninth), which have sold over 35 million copies worldwide and have maintained a level of professionalism regardless of how many drugs I've ingested into my system. I have only cancelled one tour during the entire course of my 16-year run and that was the 'make-up' Australia tour. Now, shall I open that can of worms, Matthew? Release the Kraken? Serve...volley! You cancelled the Aussie tour in the fall because you went to rehab, but I won't say why."

"I will sweat, bruise, and bleed for you," he continued, directing his words to the band's fans. "[I] will continue to do so until the end of this tour. However, you deserve to hear Velvet Revolver playing...not certain individuals singing along to get a muddied-up sound. It's a shame...we were a gang. But ego and jealousy can get the better of anyone. I wish the best and plan to annihilate the stage in the last few shows."

Weiland went on to express his excitement over the impending STP reunion. "We did an STP photo shoot before this tour and it was fun, inspiring, and it gave me that thrill--that feeling that got my rocks off from the get-go," he said.

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4 Comments

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When Slash parted ways with Axl Rose, Slash's career continued and Rose pretty much disappeared. I wonder if history will repeat itself.
Posted 03/26/2008 10:23am
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Posted 03/25/2008 10:36pm
Jeez - Sorum was a little out of line, but Weiland's being ridiculous. What a juvenile response, and this was a published statement, so he had time to think about it, it wasn't an off-the-cuff response to an interviewer. Weiland's been in the biz too long to fight with bandmates through the press, much as he might rationalize it. Pretend you're grownups, boys, and discuss it with each other.
Posted 03/25/2008 1:05pm
Wow, first Audioslave now Velvet Revolver, wishes do come true
Posted 03/24/2008 5:19pm
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