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Scott Weiland paid tribute to his recently deceased brother on Thursday, during the first show of a brief North American tour to promote the band's upcoming second album. Michael Weiland died of a (..more)

Scott Weiland paid tribute to his recently deceased brother on Thursday, during the first show of a brief North American tour to promote the band's upcoming second album. Michael Weiland died of a drug overdose during the recording of "Libertad," and a brother of drummer Matt Sorum died about the same time in similar circumstances, the singer told the crowd at the Avalon Hollywood club. "It literally crushed us," said Weiland, who has long struggled with drugs himself. "It made this record happen for both of us." He then turned his back to the crowd to sing Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here," with Sorum singing harmony, as he looked up at a video screen playing home video footage of Michael, his wife and two young daughters. The concert was a benefit for Michael Weiland's family. (..less)

Velvet Revolver are currently in the studio working on a new song for the soundtrack to a new animated movie from Steven Spielberg called 'Monster House.' We caught up with Slash and Matt Sorum at the (..more)

Velvet Revolver are currently in the studio working on a new song for the soundtrack to a new animated movie from Steven Spielberg called 'Monster House.' We caught up with Slash and Matt Sorum at the MAP Benefit show to discuss the movie and their thoughts on working on an animated project with Steven Spielberg. "I don't think it's really a kids movie, it's a little bit dark. I think every one will dig it. It's really well done, it's Spielberg so it's awesome. We're doing the end title for that right now and we're working with Dave Sardis who worked with Jett and Wolfmother. It's an awesome movie, I think the demographic will be like eight to seventeen but I really dug it too, it's a great movie." When... (..less)

Rumors surrounding the demise of Velvet Revolver are false, according to the band's bassist Duff McKagan. The band has started work on their new album, the follow-up to their highly successful debut t (..more)

Rumors surrounding the demise of Velvet Revolver are false, according to the band's bassist Duff McKagan. The band has started work on their new album, the follow-up to their highly successful debut titled Contraband. The all-star band features ex-Guns N' Roses members McKagan, Matt Sorum, and Slash paired with ex-Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland. McKagan gave a sneak peak at what the band has been up to. "Uh, you know we're just kind of in the middle of the whole thing. The songs are written, we've recorded stuff, we're going to continue recording." When asked how the rumors started, the bassist had his theory. "There was obviously some sort of catalyst for the first rumor. I don't know. I... (..less)