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Velvet Revolver has a new singer

Hugh Freaking DillonHugh Freaking Dillon Posts: 14,010
edited January 2011 in Other Music
who is it? they'll reveal it in the new year, they said. It is "someone you've probably heard of". Let the speculation begin!
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  • KloddzKloddz Posts: 2,573
    Ozzy.
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  • voidofmanvoidofman Posts: 4,009
    Would be hilarious though if it was Axl. :lol:
  • release23420release23420 Posts: 1,176
    wow that band want the same with out the melody man singing,, lol anyone member why it took forever for VR to drop the the first album
  • KloddzKloddz Posts: 2,573
    VoidOfMan wrote:
    Would be hilarious though if it was Axl. :lol:
    :lol:
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  • JDBJDB Posts: 277
    It would be great if Sebastian Bach got the gig.
  • Hugh Freaking DillonHugh Freaking Dillon Posts: 14,010
    NO. Plus he wouldn't do that. He would see it as a betrayal of his lord and master Axl.
    JDB wrote:
    It would be great if Sebastian Bach got the gig.
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  • JDBJDB Posts: 277
    You've got to admit though, he would be perfect with VR.
    Paul David wrote:
    NO. Plus he wouldn't do that. He would see it as a betrayal of his lord and master Axl.
    JDB wrote:
    It would be great if Sebastian Bach got the gig.
  • Hugh Freaking DillonHugh Freaking Dillon Posts: 14,010
    no, I don't. his screamy wail doesn't do it for me. And I think it would make them become a joke moreso than they already are. Getting a former 80's hair metal star would drop their credibility stock quite a bit I think.
    JDB wrote:
    You've got to admit though, he would be perfect with VR.
    Paul David wrote:
    NO. Plus he wouldn't do that. He would see it as a betrayal of his lord and master Axl.
    JDB wrote:
    It would be great if Sebastian Bach got the gig.
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  • DewieCoxDewieCox Posts: 11,430
    JDB wrote:
    You've got to admit though, he would be perfect with VR.
    Paul David wrote:
    NO. Plus he wouldn't do that. He would see it as a betrayal of his lord and master Axl.
    JDB wrote:
    It would be great if Sebastian Bach got the gig.

    No he wouldn't. It would make them sound generic and dated.
  • JDBJDB Posts: 277
    Skid Rows first album was hair metal but Slave To The Grind and Subhuman Race were just straight up metal and are both great albums. He's actually got a really powerful voice. I think his enthusiasm would give VR the kick they need. I found their first two albums quite ho-hum actually considering the big names involved. Libertad is just downright boring. Guess it shows that Axl and Izzy were the real talent in GNR.
  • DewieCoxDewieCox Posts: 11,430
    JDB wrote:
    Skid Rows first album was hair metal but Slave To The Grind and Subhuman Race were just straight up metal and are both great albums. He's actually got a really powerful voice. I think his enthusiasm would give VR the kick they need. I found their first two albums quite ho-hum actually considering the big names involved. Libertad is just downright boring. Guess it shows that Axl and Izzy were the real talent in GNR.

    I can't argue about VR's 2nd album, but I think Weiland had a little too much stroke and kinda took the rest of them outta their game. To me it sounds like an STP record played in a more basic rock style, more open chords and such.

    Contraband was a pretty great rock record though. I know Izzy was jammin with them early on and even helped write a few tunes, but there's not really a bad song on there.

    To say that Slash and Duff weren't a huge part of what made GnR amazing is absurd.
  • theserialthrillatheserialthrilla Posts: 15,760
    mike patton? he might fit the bill
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  • JDBJDB Posts: 277
    Actually another guy who would be good in VR would be John Corabi who was the lead singer of The Scream and replaced Vince Neil in Motley Crue for one album. He had a cool voice.
  • JDBJDB Posts: 277
    I didn't go that far. There's no denying Slashes contribution as one of the best guitarists around, plus Duffs punk influence comes through heavily, what I meant was as songwriters. Seems to me Axl and Izzy were the ideas guys.
    DewieCox wrote:
    JDB wrote:
    Skid Rows first album was hair metal but Slave To The Grind and Subhuman Race were just straight up metal and are both great albums. He's actually got a really powerful voice. I think his enthusiasm would give VR the kick they need. I found their first two albums quite ho-hum actually considering the big names involved. Libertad is just downright boring. Guess it shows that Axl and Izzy were the real talent in GNR.

    I can't argue about VR's 2nd album, but I think Weiland had a little too much stroke and kinda took the rest of them outta their game. To me it sounds like an STP record played in a more basic rock style, more open chords and such.

    Contraband was a pretty great rock record though. I know Izzy was jammin with them early on and even helped write a few tunes, but there's not really a bad song on there.

    To say that Slash and Duff weren't a huge part of what made GnR amazing is absurd.
  • Kilgore_TroutKilgore_Trout Posts: 7,334
    its probably myles kennedy... toured with slash on his solo tour right? if so, i say "meh"

    actually i say "meh" no matter who it is... VR was pretty generic in the first place... and i liked weiland with them
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  • JDBJDB Posts: 277
    I hope not
    Kilgore_Trout wrote:
    its probably myles kennedy... toured with slash on his solo tour right? if so, i say "meh"

    actually i say "meh" no matter who it is... VR was pretty generic in the first place... and i liked weiland with them
  • Hugh Freaking DillonHugh Freaking Dillon Posts: 14,010
    no, Slash has stated several times apparently that he was offered but he won't leave Alter Bridge. Funny, though, as Myles was quoted as saying he was never offered the job. :lol:
    Kilgore_Trout wrote:
    its probably myles kennedy... toured with slash on his solo tour right? if so, i say "meh"

    actually i say "meh" no matter who it is... VR was pretty generic in the first place... and i liked weiland with them
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  • rhcpjam1029rhcpjam1029 Posts: 1,981
    travis meeks would be cool.
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  • Hugh Freaking DillonHugh Freaking Dillon Posts: 14,010
    he wouldn't fit in my opinion. very different musical styles. Hugh Dillon circa Headstones era would have been a perfect fit.
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    travis meeks would be cool.
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  • PJGARDENPJGARDEN Posts: 1,484
    theserialthrilla wrote:
    mike patton? he might fit the bill

    Wasn't there a rumor about this before? Not sure when. I seem to remember his name being brought up in reference to VR. Anyway, could be very cool.
  • allmyrivalsallmyrivals Posts: 228
    Patton would never do this. I would bet 1 million space bucks!
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  • Hugh Freaking DillonHugh Freaking Dillon Posts: 14,010
    no, he wouldn't, but it would be super cool if he did. the fact that they said it's someone we've "probably" heard of means to me that it's a relatively unknown, not someone like Patton. Maybe Ian Thornley got the job after all?
    allmyrivals wrote:
    Patton would never do this. I would bet 1 million space bucks!
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  • Drowned OutDrowned Out Posts: 6,056
    JDB wrote:
    Skid Rows first album was hair metal but Slave To The Grind and Subhuman Race were just straight up metal and are both great albums. He's actually got a really powerful voice.
    word. STTG is an all time fav of mine. I don't know how anyone could listen to the vocals on A Darkened Room and criticize the guys voice. The last 'please let there be light' is probably the best scream in the history of histories. mass talent. And in 20+ years of attending shows, I've never been as blown away by a vocal performance as I was by him singing I Remember You in a small venue. It's a travesty that the guy was not involved in a noteworthy band thru his entire prime...

    I'm not a huge fan of VR...saw them live, but haven't even d/l'd their stuff, let alone buy it...
    And I would be willing to bet a bazillion dollars Patton wouldn't get involved with something so mainstream.
  • jamfan102003jamfan102003 Posts: 17
    Paul David wrote:
    he wouldn't fit in my opinion. very different musical styles. Hugh Dillon circa Headstones era would have been a perfect fit.

    Headstones era Hugh Dillion fronting VR would kick ass. I loved Hugh and the Headstones. I'm actually going to see the Headstones in February in Toronto. Can't wait!

    Ian Thornley is another realively unknown and under-rated musician in my opinion but I can't see him playing with Slash. I think both have their own styles and I'm not sure how well they'd mesh. Ian also considers himself a guitarist first and a singer 2nd and i don't think that's what VR is looking for.

    Paul David, based on the kick-ass names you have thrown into this discussion, I assume you are a fellow Canuck?
  • not4u10not4u10 Posts: 238
    http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wir ... d=12454218

    Talks about the new singer. "Younger guy" have been in a few "known bands."
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  • Hugh Freaking DillonHugh Freaking Dillon Posts: 14,010
    yes I am. Winnipeg born and raised. I agree with your assessment of Ian's role. His voice would have been killer with their musical style, but you're right, he only became a singer out of necessity.
    jamfan102003 wrote:
    Paul David, based on the kick-ass names you have thrown into this discussion, I assume you are a fellow Canuck?
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  • Back_PedalBack_Pedal Posts: 1,171
    Meh. A supergroup replacing their lead singer? And after so long without a singer, they've pretty much lost any momentum they used to have going...Contraband was good, and Libertad was only okay...after this much time, there's not gonna be much interest. I'm worried that they won't even be able to put out an "okay" album at this point.
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  • surforiasurforia SoCal Posts: 352
    Unless it's Axl (which it won't be), who cares?
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  • Hugh Freaking DillonHugh Freaking Dillon Posts: 14,010
    yeah, I agree the VR train has lost its steam, absolutely. There will be interest if the songs are good.
    Back_Pedal wrote:
    Meh. A supergroup replacing their lead singer? And after so long without a singer, they've pretty much lost any momentum they used to have going...Contraband was good, and Libertad was only okay...after this much time, there's not gonna be much interest. I'm worried that they won't even be able to put out an "okay" album at this point.
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