Biografi Slash's Snakepit

Slash's Snakepit biography

September, 2000 Slash's Snakepit biography KOCH Records

SLASH'S SNAKEPIT Slash- Lead Guitars Rod Jackson- Vocals Kerry Kelly- Rhythm Guitars Johnny Blackout- Bass Matt Laug- Drums "I'm the antithesis of anything that was popular in 1985... and now it's come full circle..." -Slash So says the single-greatest guitar legend of the past decade. And if he has his way, of the next decade, as well. "I don't really give a shit about what the mainstream is right now, but I've watched a lot of people get really depressed about the stuff that's out there. There's nothing coming out right now that makes a Les Paul or an amp sound any better than it ever has, and I'm happier playing to an audience that appreciates tradition. I can feel the turbulence, hopefully we're spearheading a new wave." After hearing Ain't Life Grand-Slash's Snakepit's latest release and KOCH Records debut-fans of traditional rock `n' roll will also feel the turbulence of music that's been away from the mainstream for far too long. The album's sizzling array of blues-inspired, guitar-driven, rock `n' roll litanies is timeless, even amidst the angst-driven masses of today's hard rock economy, and Slash holds steadfast to the music he loves. "Rock `n' roll has been around a long time, and all it takes is one genuine rock `n' roll band with a few good songs for everyone to start doing it again. There's nothing that beats going out and seeing a good rock `n' roll band... And there's nothing worse than going to see a band and watching them fuck up a loop!" There aren't any loops on Ain't Life Grand. In fact, with one small exception, there's nothing on the album that wasn't the organic result of a vocalist, two guitarists, a bassist and a drummer getting into a room and playing their instruments the way they were played before computers revolutionized the recording process. "I refuse to comply with any of the new methods of recording," says the guitarist with conviction. "We used Pro Tools on one song, and I refused to even look at the computer, I stood behind it. It took them 10 hours to make a sound that I could have made in 15 minutes. I had an open mind, but that was it... Depending on the artistry behind it, I think any new technology can work as an application, but when it becomes the main component of the record, the musicality is lost." Musicianship is the driving force of Slash's Snakepit, resurrecting an artform that America's been lacking since the' days Guns 'N Roses took us on all all-expense paid joyride to the Slash-penned "Paradise City." In fact, it's with a sly smirk that the opening cut is called "Been There Lately," as the guitarist's searing leads and vocalist Rod Jackson's blues-hued, rock `n' roll raspiness takes us back to a time and place where the grass is green and the girls are pretty. Adding a technicolor flair to the goings on are female backing vocals on "Just Like Anything," sucker-punching some soul into one of the most rhythmically charged rock `n' roll explosions since Chuck Berry plugged in his guitar. "Mean Bone" shoots from the hip with a sexual slant, "Back to the Moment" highlights Jackson's soulful side, a ballad that purges the emotions as ii bleeds the blues, "Serial Killer" paints an Alice Cooper-inspired mindscape, and a brass-driven, big-band swagger swings through the title track. Then there's the exhilarating rush of "Life's Sweet Drug," which features drummer, Matt Laug; the elastic spring of "The Truth," which showcases bassist, Johnny Blackout; the bombast of "Landslide" and the blitz of "Speed Parade." Page 2- Slash's Snakepit Bio: Slash may have left Guns N' Roses, but the guitar heroics that made him a legend haven't left his soul, and he reestablishes his presence as a modern day, rock `n' roll trailblazer with Ain't Life Grand. Slash says of the change to KOCH Records, "If you can't work a Guns record; how are you going to work, a Snakepit record? There's some stuff on this record that's really the exact opposite of what's going on right now-That wasn't intentional, I just wanted the album to sound the way it should sound." Nothing beats a traditional approach to marketing, and that's what the former Guns N' Roses guitarist has in mind for his band's latest release. "The only way I know how to promote a record isn't throwing a `by the beach' thing. It's going toe to toe with kids and playing off their energy. People tell me I'm crazy, but that's what turned me on to it when I started listening to music, how they sounded live. Ted Nugent, AC/DC, UFO, I'd see them live and if I liked what I heard I'd go back and check out the records. That's what I based my decisions on." That awesome live sound will reintroduce hundreds of thousands of hard rock fans to Slash when he tours America with AC/DC, leading into the album's October 2000 release. It's been along time since rock `n' roll has sounded this inspired, this honest, and this true to form. Ladies and gentlemen... Ain't life grand? -Paul Gargan

Biografi Velvet Revolver

Velvet Revolver adalah hard rock supergrup yang terdiri dari mantan Guns N 'Roses anggota Slash, Duff McKagan dan Matt Sorum, bersama Dave Kushner mantan punk band Wasted Youth. Stone Temple Pilots penyanyi Scott Weiland adalah Velvet Revolver's penyanyi sejak pembentukan mereka sampai perpisahan cara dengan band pada tahun 2008. In 2004, the band achieved commercial success with their debut album, Contraband . Pada tahun 2004, band ini mencapai sukses dengan album debut mereka, Contraband. Critics initially described Velvet Revolver as a mere combination of Stone Temple Pilots and Guns N' Roses, and criticized the band for a "disconnection" between Scott Weiland and the rest of the band. ^{[ 1 ] [ 2 ]} With their single " Slither ", they won the 2005 Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance . Kritikus Velvet Revolver awalnya digambarkan sebagai kombinasi hanya Stone Temple Pilots dan Guns N 'Roses, dan mengkritik band untuk suatu "diskoneksi" antara Scott Weiland dan seluruh band. ^{[1] [2]} Dengan single "melata" , mereka memenangkan 2005 Grammy Award untuk Best Hard Rock Performance.

The band released Libertad in 2007, driven by the release of the single " She Builds Quick Machines ", and embarked on a tour with Alice in Chains . Band ini merilis Libertad pada tahun 2007, didorong oleh merilis single "Dia Builds Quick Machines", dan memulai sebuah tur dengan Alice in Chains. In April 2008, Weiland parted ways with Velvet Revolver and has since reunited with Stone Temple Pilots . Pada bulan April 2008, Weiland berpisah dengan Velvet Revolver dan telah bersatu kembali dengan Stone Temple Pilots. Velvet Revolver has been on indefinite hiatus since April and in November of 2008, the band was released by their record label RCA Records at their request to allow them "complete freedom to go through whatever process it would take to accomplish" replacing Weiland. ^{[ 3 ]} Although still in 'limbo', the band members remain optimistic about its future. Velvet Revolver pada waktu yang tidak terbatas telah absen sejak bulan April dan pada bulan November tahun 2008, band ini dirilis oleh label rekaman RCA Records atas permintaan mereka untuk mengizinkan mereka "kebebasan penuh untuk pergi melalui proses apa yang diperlukan untuk mencapai" menggantikan Weiland. ^{[3 ]} Meskipun masih dalam 'limbo', anggota band ini tetap optimis tentang masa depan.

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Velvet Revolver live at the Hammersmith Apollo , London, 2007-06-05. Velvet Revolver tinggal di Hammersmith Apollo, London, 2007/06/05. From left to right: Dave Kushner , Duff McKagan , Scott Weiland , Slash , Matt Sorum . Dari kiri ke kanan: Dave Kushner, Duff McKagan, Scott Weiland, Slash, Matt Sorum.
Background information Informasi latar belakang
Origin Asal	Rancho Santa Margarita , California , USA Rancho Santa Margarita, California, USA
Genres Genre	Hard rock , heavy metal Hard rock, heavy metal
Years active Tahun aktif	2002-2008 (on hiatus since 2008) 2002-2008 (on hiatus sejak 2008)
Labels Label	Sony BMG , RCA Sony BMG, RCA
Associated acts Terkait dengan	Guns N' Roses , Stone Temple Pilots , Slash's Snakepit , Wasted Youth , Loaded , Camp Freddy , Neurotic Outsiders Guns N 'Roses, Stone Temple Pilots, Slash's Snakepit, Wasted Youth, Loaded, Camp Freddy, neurotik Outsiders
Website Website	www.velvetrevolver.com www.velvetrevolver.com
Members Anggota
Slash Slash Duff McKagan Duff McKagan Matt Sorum Matt Sorum Dave Kushner Dave Kushner
Former members Mantan anggota
Scott Weiland Scott Weiland Asal-usul (1998-2002) The early incarnation of Velvet Revolver began in 1998 when three former members of Guns N' Roses, Slash (guitar), Duff McKagan (bass), and Matt Sorum (drums) joined together to record original music (composed by Sorum, Lanny Cordola , and Michael Stearns ) for the independent film, Soundman , written and directed by Steven Ho . [ 4 ] [ 5 ] Inkarnasi awal Velvet Revolver dimulai pada 1998 ketika tiga mantan anggota Guns N 'Roses, Slash (gitar), Duff McKagan (bass), dan Matt Sorum (drum) bergabung bersama-sama untuk merekam musik asli (disusun oleh Sorum, Lanny Cordola, dan Michael Stearns) untuk film independen, juru suara, yang ditulis dan disutradarai oleh Steven Ho. [4] [5] On January 24, 1999, the ex-Gunners (joined by Lanny Cordola, Chuck Wright, and Teddy Zigzag) reunited for a special one-hour plus concert at the Slamdance Film Festival in Park City, Utah to promote the film. Pada tanggal 24 Januari 1999, ex-Gunners (bergabung oleh Lanny Cordola, Chuck Wright, dan Teddy Zigzag) bersatu kembali untuk satu jam khusus ditambah konser di Slamdance Film Festival di Park City, Utah untuk mempromosikan film. Rumors spread about a possible Guns N' Roses reunion, but their set list avoided any Guns n' Roses songs, although they did revisit Bob Dylan's "Knockin' On Heaven's Door," a favorite cover during their Guns days. Menyebarkan desas-desus tentang kemungkinan Guns N 'Roses reuni, tetapi mereka menetapkan menghindari daftar Guns n' Roses lagu, meskipun mereka tidak kembali Bob Dylan's "Knockin 'On Heaven's Door," penutup favorit selama Guns hari. "Before we left, people were saying... it's on the Internet, it's in 'Variety' that Guns is back together to play," McKagan told MTV News , who covered the event at Harry O's Bar. "Sebelum kami pergi, orang-orang berkata ... itu di Internet, itu di 'Variety' yang Guns kembali bersama-sama untuk bermain," McKagan mengatakan kepada MTV News, yang meliput acara di Harry O's Bar. "It's so blown up," Sorum added. "Ini sangat diledakkan," tambah Sorum. "And that's just like so far away from anything that's true," McKagan said. "Dan itu hanya seperti begitu jauh dari sesuatu yang benar," kata McKagan. "We're just here to play. It's not that big of a deal, but we play good together." [ 6 ] [ 7 ] [ 8 ] "Kami hanya di sini untuk bermain. Ini bukan berarti bahwa masalah besar, tapi kami bermain baik bersama-sama."

Pembentukan (2002-2003)

The trio played again at a bar concert for musician Randy Castillo in 2002. Trio bermain lagi di sebuah bar konser untuk musisi Randy Castillo pada tahun 2002. They subsequently decided to form a new band after recognizing that their musical relationship was still very much intact. Izzy Stradlin was initially invited to be the band's rhythm guitarist, but he declined due to his unwillingness to work with a lead singer and his aversion to the life on the road ^{[ 9 ]} (although Stradlin has rehearsed & written with the band & occasionally played with them on tour ). Mereka kemudian memutuskan untuk membentuk band baru setelah mengakui bahwa hubungan musik mereka masih sangat banyak yang utuh. Izzy Stradlin pada awalnya diundang untuk menjadi gitaris irama band, tapi dia menolak karena keengganannya untuk bekerja dengan vokalis dan keengganan ke kehidupan di jalan ^[9] (walaupun Stradlin telah dilatih & ditulis dengan band & kadang-kadang bermain dengan mereka tur). The band recruited guitarist Dave Kushner, who had previously played with Dave Navarro and Wasted Youth . Band merekrut gitaris Dave Kushner, yang sebelumnya bermain dengan Dave Navarro dan Wasted Youth. Kushner had attended school with Slash and had worked with McKagan in Loaded, the band in which he played before joining Velvet Revolver. Kushner telah menghadiri sekolah dengan Slash dan telah bekerja dengan McKagan di Loaded, band di mana ia bermain sebelum bergabung dengan Velvet Revolver. The quartet were referred to under the temporary name "The Project". Kuartet yang dimaksud di bawah nama sementara "Proyek". During this time they wrote several songs such as 'Embrace' and 'Vengeful God.' Selama waktu ini mereka menulis beberapa lagu seperti 'Merangkul' dan 'dendam Allah. "

The quartet then set about auditioning a lead singer, with VH1 filming the recruitment process. Kuartet kemudian mulai audisi seorang penyanyi, dengan VH1 film proses perekrutan. The resulting documentary was aired as VH1 Inside Out: The Rise of Velvet Revolver. Dokumenter yang dihasilkan disiarkan sebagai VH1 Inside Out: The Rise of Velvet Revolver. A number of lead singers auditioned, including Canadian Todd Kerns (formerly of Age of Electric ), Josh Todd (of Buckcherry ), Michael Matijevic (of Steelheart ), Sebastian Bach (formerly of Skid Row ), Kelly Shaefer (of Atheist /Neurotica) and Travis Meeks (of Days of the New ). Myles Kennedy (of Alter Bridge and formerly of The Mayfield Four ) declined an invitation to audition because he didn't like the band's lifestyle and also to focus more on other projects. Sejumlah penyanyi utama audisi, termasuk Kanada Todd Kerns (sebelumnya dari Age of Electric), Josh Todd (of Buckcherry), Michael Matijevic (of Steelheart), Sebastian Bach (formerly of Skid Row), Kelly Shaefer (of Atheist / Neurotica) dan Travis Meeks (dari hari-hari Baru). Myles Kennedy (of Alter Bridge dan sebelumnya dari The Mayfield Four) menolak undangan untuk audisi karena dia tidak suka band gaya hidup dan juga untuk lebih berfokus pada proyek-proyek lain. Reportedly, singers Mike Patton (formerly of Faith No More ) and Ian Astbury ( The Cult ) were also approached early in the process, but both declined the offer. Scott Weiland had become friends with McKagan (via their respective wives) and had once played on the same bill as Kushner. Dilaporkan, penyanyi Mike Patton (sebelumnya dari Faith No More) dan Ian Astbury (The Cult) juga mendekati awal dalam proses, tetapi keduanya menolak tawaran itu. Scott Weiland telah menjadi teman dengan McKagan (melalui istri masing-masing) dan pernah bermain tagihan yang sama seperti Kushner. Originally Weiland was wanted by the band but due to STP still touring he declined. Originally Weiland yang diinginkan oleh band namun karena masih STP tur ia menolak. After the band heard about STP's split in 2003, they were quick to get Weiland involved. Setelah band mendengar tentang STP's split pada tahun 2003, mereka cepat untuk mendapatkan Weiland terlibat. Once he heard the material and offered his services as the lead singer, the band was formed. Begitu ia mendengar materi dan menawarkan jasanya sebagai penyanyi, band ini dibentuk.

According to Slash's autobiography, Scott Weiland suggested the name "Black Velvet Revolver", combining something intimate with something violent, after Slash suggested Revolver. Menurut otobiografi Slash, Scott Weiland mengusulkan nama "Black Velvet Revolver", menggabungkan sesuatu yang akrab dengan sesuatu yang keras, setelah mengusulkan Revolver Slash. He had liked the word Revolution, which he saw in the credits of a movie. Dia telah menyukai kata Revolusi, yang ia melihat kredit dalam sebuah film. From Black Velvet Revolver, they arrived at simply "Velvet Revolver." Dari Black Velvet Revolver, mereka tiba di hanya "Velvet Revolver." This was done while walking to the viewing room, at Universal Studios , to see Hulk . Ini dilakukan sambil berjalan ke kamar melihat, di Universal Studios, untuk melihat Hulk. They were considering lending a song ( Set Me Free ) to the soundtrack. Mereka sedang mempertimbangkan pinjaman lagu (Set Me Free) untuk soundtrack.

Contraband (2003-2005)

Velvet Revolver recorded its first track " Set Me Free " for the soundtrack for the movie Hulk in 2003. Velvet Revolver merekam lagu pertamanya "Set Me Free" untuk soundtrack untuk film Hulk tahun 2003. The band also recorded a cover of Pink Floyd 's " Money " which is featured in the movie The Italian Job . Band ini juga mencatat penutup dari Pink Floyd 's "Uang" yang sering muncul dalam film The Italian Job. The band played its first live gig at the El Rey in Los Angeles in June 2003. Band ini memainkan pertunjukan live pertama di El Rey di Los Angeles pada Juni 2003. It recorded its first album, Contraband , in the latter part of 2003 with recording complicated by Weiland's court appearances for drug charges and his subsequent sentencing to undertake rehabilitation . Ini rekaman album pertamanya, Contraband, pada akhir tahun 2003 dengan rekaman rumit oleh pengadilan Weiland penampilan untuk obat tuduhan dan dijatuhi hukuman berikutnya untuk melakukan rehabilitasi.

The marketing campaign for Velvet Revolver in the run-up to the release of the first album was profiled as part of the Frontline (PBS) program The Way the Music Died, which included interviews with the band members and producers. Kampanye pemasaran untuk Velvet Revolver di putaran ke rilis album pertama ini diprofilkan sebagai bagian dari Frontline (PBS) Program Jalan Musik Meninggal, termasuk wawancara dengan anggota band dan produser.

Scott Weiland and Slash Scott Weiland dan Slash

As of August 2005, Contraband had sold more than 2 million copies in the United States, and the rigorous touring in support of the album reached global scales. Pada Agustus 2005, Contraband telah menjual lebih dari 2 juta kopi di Amerika Serikat, dan ketat tur untuk mendukung album mencapai skala global. The band toured both the United States and Europe twice, while also performing in Australia, New Zealand and Japan. Band melakukan tur kedua Amerika Serikat dan Eropa dua kali, sementara juga tampil di Australia, Selandia Baru dan Jepang. The CD had SunnComm 's MediaMax DRM rootkit on it, exposing users to a computer security vulnerability. CD telah SunnComm 's MediaMax DRM rootkit di atasnya, memperlihatkan pengguna ke komputer kerentanan keamanan. Velvet Revolver performed at Live 8 , playing "Do It For the Kids", "Fall to Pieces" and "Slither." Velvet Revolver tampil di Live 8, bermain "Do It Untuk Anak-Anak", "Fall to Pieces" dan "merayap." However, only "Fall to Pieces" appears on the Live 8 DVD. Namun, hanya "Fall to Pieces" muncul di Live 8 DVD. In 2005, a part of Contraband' s "Dirty Little Thing" was inserted in xXx: State Of The Union . Pada tahun 2005, bagian dari Contraband 's "Dirty Little Thing" itu dimasukkan ke dalam xXx: State of the Union. The band also recorded a new song entitled " Come On, Come In " for the 2005 movie Fantastic Four . Band ini juga merekam lagu baru berjudul "Come On, Come In" untuk film tahun 2005 Fantastic Four.

Split dengan Weiland dan hiatus (2008-2010)

Velvet Revolver with Scott Weiland live in London Velvet Revolver dengan Scott Weiland tinggal di London

Weiland stated on March 20, 2008 at Velvet Revolver's show in Glasgow that this would be the band's final tour. Weiland menyatakan pada 20 Maret 2008 di Velvet Revolver's show di Glasgow bahwa ini akan menjadi tur terakhir band. Matt Sorum posted a message on his website the next day discussing the band's situation and said, "You could tell who was unhappy last night," and "some people in this business don't realize how great of a life they have." Matt Sorum posted pesan di website hari berikutnya membahas situasi band dan berkata, "Anda bisa mengatakan siapa yang tidak bahagia tadi malam," dan "beberapa orang dalam bisnis ini tidak menyadari betapa besar dari kehidupan yang mereka miliki." Weiland responded by telling Blabbermouth.net, "Well, first of all, the state of my family affairs is really none of his business, since he is too immature to have a real relationship, let alone children. So don't attempt to stand in a man's shoes when you haven't walked his path." Weiland Blabbermouth.net menanggapi dengan mengatakan, "Yah, pertama-tama, negara urusan keluarga saya benar-benar urusannya, karena dia terlalu muda untuk memiliki hubungan yang nyata, apalagi anak-anak. Jadi, jangan mencoba untuk berdiri dalam sepatu pria bila Anda belum berjalan jalannya. "

At the time Slash hinted in an interview with Classic Rock magazine that, contrary to Weiland's assertions, Velvet Revolver will continue beyond its current tour. Pada saat mengisyaratkan Slash dalam sebuah wawancara dengan majalah Classic Rock, bertentangan dengan pernyataan Weiland itu, Velvet Revolver akan melanjutkan tur di luar saat ini. When asked "Will Scott be singing?", Slash replied "I have no comment on that", and laughed. ^{[ 13 ]} Ketika ditanya "Apakah Scott akan bernyanyi?", Slash menjawab "Saya tidak mengomentari bahwa", dan tertawa. ^[13]

It was announced on April 1 that Weiland had officially parted ways with Velvet Revolver. Diumumkan pada tanggal 1 April yang Weiland telah resmi berpisah dengan Velvet Revolver. Later that month, Weiland performed with Stone Temple Pilots for the first time since 2002, kicking off their reunion tour . Kemudian bulan itu, Weiland dilakukan dengan Stone Temple Pilots untuk pertama kalinya sejak tahun 2002, menendang dari mereka tur reuni.

Matt Sorum said on May 26, 2008 in an interview "that the band was definitely not breaking up and that they looked for a singer before and they can do it again." ^{[ citation needed ]} Bassist Duff McKagan has recently stated that the band has been working on new material inspired by the recent drama with Weiland. ^{[ citation needed ]} Matt Sorum mengatakan pada 26 Mei 2008 di sebuah wawancara "bahwa band ini jelas tidak melanggar dan bahwa mereka mencari seorang penyanyi sebelumnya dan mereka bisa melakukannya lagi." ^[Rujukan?] Bassist Duff McKagan baru-baru ini menyatakan bahwa band ini telah bekerja pada bahan baru yang diilhami oleh drama dengan Weiland baru-baru ini. ^[rujukan?]

Velvet Revolver have been on indefinite hiatus since April 2008 and sought audition tapes through the internet of prospective singers ^{[ 14 ]} . Velvet Revolver pada waktu yang tidak terbatas telah absen sejak April 2008 dan mencari kaset audisi melalui internet calon penyanyi ^[14]. In summer 2008 Lenny Kravitz was rumored to be in the studio with VR as a possible singer, but Kravitz denied the story and was on tour with his band during the time ^{[ 15 ]} . Pada musim panas 2008 Lenny Kravitz dikabarkan berada di studio dengan kemungkinan VR sebagai penyanyi, tapi Kravitz membantah cerita dan tur dengan band-nya selama waktu ^[15]. Royston Langdon, of Spacehog , was also rumored as a possible singer, but it was denied by the band. ^{[ 16 ]} Chester Bennington of Linkin Park was another rumored singer, having already performed the Guns n' Roses song " Paradise City " with the band, although, as stated by Classic Rock magazine "[Chester] already has a job". Royston Langdon, dari Spacehog, juga diisukan sebagai penyanyi yang mungkin, tapi itu ditolak oleh band. ^[16] Chester Bennington dari Linkin Park dikabarkan penyanyi lain, karena telah melakukan Guns n 'Roses song "Paradise City" dengan band, meskipun, seperti yang dinyatakan oleh majalah Classic Rock "[Chester] sudah memiliki pekerjaan". In November 2008, the band was dropped from their record label Sony BMG / RCA Records . ^{[ 3 ]} At NAMM 2009 Duff McKagan appeared at both the RotoSound and Dunlop booths, at the end of a long day, McKagan sat down with MusicRadar for an exclusive video interview. Pada November 2008, band ini jatuh dari label rekaman mereka Sony BMG / RCA Records. ^[3] Pada NAMM 2009 Duff McKagan muncul di kedua RotoSound dan Dunlop bilik, pada akhir hari yang panjang, McKagan duduk bersama untuk MusicRadar video eksklusif wawancara. They discussed a variety of topics, the most pressing being Velvet Revolver's ongoing search for a new singer. Mereka membahas berbagai topik, yang paling mendesak yang Velvet Revolver yang terus-menerus mencari penyanyi baru. McKagan smiled and hinted that the candidates have been narrowed down and that an announcement could be made very soon. McKagan tersenyum dan mengisyaratkan bahwa calon telah dipersempit dan bahwa pengumuman bisa dibuat sangat cepat. The following month bassist Duff McKagan said "It's down to a couple of guys," and the band was "weeks away" from announcing their new singer. Bulan berikutnya bassis Duff McKagan mengatakan "Itu ke beberapa orang," dan band ini adalah "minggu lagi" dari mengumumkan penyanyi baru mereka.

Rumors of Guns N' Roses reuniting arose in late 2008 when Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose disappeared without promoting the latest Guns N' Roses album. Desas-desus tentang Guns N 'Roses penyatuan kembali muncul pada akhir 2008 ketika Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose menghilang tanpa mempromosikan terbaru Guns N 'Roses album. It was claimed that Axl had been in secret talks with the classic Guns N' Roses lineup for a reunion tour. ^{[ 17 ]} However, Axl Rose has done a couple of interviews since and seems strongly against a reunion tour; also, the touring lineup for the upcoming branch of the Chinese Democracy Tour has been announced. Itu menyatakan bahwa telah Axl dalam pembicaraan rahasia dengan klasik Guns N 'Roses lineup untuk tur reuni. ^[17] Namun demikian, Axl Rose telah melakukan beberapa wawancara sejak dan tampaknya sangat terhadap tur reuni, juga, dalam tur lineup untuk mendatang cabang Demokrasi Cina Tour telah diumumkan. Because of this, speculation for a reunion tour has gone. Karena ini, spekulasi untuk tur reuni telah hilang.

On July 15th, 2009, Slash stated through his Twitter account that a scheduled Velvet Revolver meeting "went great." Pada tanggal 15 Juli, 2009, Slash menyatakan melalui kericau account yang Velvet Revolver yang dijadwalkan pertemuan "pergi hebat." He also went on to say that no new singer had been announced, but "the dream is alive and well." Ia juga kemudian mengatakan bahwa tidak ada penyanyi baru yang telah diumumkan, tetapi "mimpi masih hidup dan sehat."

In 2009, the members of the band have been busy with their solo projects. Pada tahun 2009, para anggota band ini telah sibuk dengan proyek solo mereka. Duff McKagan has recorded an album with his band Loaded while Slash has been working on his first solo album Slash and Matt Sorum has been on tour with Motörhead . Duff McKagan telah merekam album dengan band-nya Loaded sementara Slash telah bekerja pada album solo pertama Slash dan Matt Sorum telah tur dengan Motörhead.

During December of 2009 rumors had developed that the band had hired Gord Prior of Blu Bones as their new frontman. Pada bulan Desember tahun 2009 rumor yang berkembang bahwa band ini telah mempekerjakan GERD Sebelum Blu Bones sebagai vokalis baru mereka. However, a spokeswoman for the band dismissed this stating that no new decisions had been made. Namun, juru bicara untuk band ini menolak menyatakan bahwa tidak ada keputusan baru telah dibuat. In an interview with Musicradar, Matt Sorum said "We need a singer soon. We need the right guy in six months. We can't wait another year. Otherwise, it might not matter." Dalam sebuah wawancara dengan Musicradar, Matt Sorum mengatakan, "Kami membutuhkan segera seorang penyanyi. Kami membutuhkan orang yang tepat dalam waktu enam bulan. Kita tidak bisa menunggu setahun lagi. Kalau tidak, mungkin tidak penting."