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Scott Weiland is working on his first solo album since 12 Bar Blues was released in the late '90s. Weiland also fronts Velvet Revolver, but from what he communicated to us, his stuff is more developed (..more)

Scott Weiland is working on his first solo album since 12 Bar Blues was released in the late '90s. Weiland also fronts Velvet Revolver, but from what he communicated to us, his stuff is more developed than that of his band. Weiland said that his last album was a "narcotic adventure." (..less)

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)

This is Audio from that gig with photos and video clips put together fron the same show all video and photos and audio were recorded or taken by myself. In my opinion the photos are all pretty good qu (..more)

This is Audio from that gig with photos and video clips put together fron the same show all video and photos and audio were recorded or taken by myself. In my opinion the photos are all pretty good quality the audio is not great, due to me being 3 rows from front and it being very busy (..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)