Velvet Revolver News

Matt Sorum joined the Los Angeles all-star band CHAD SMITH'S BOMBASTIC MEATBATS a ' featuring guitarist Jeff Kollman , bassist Kevin Chown , and keyboardist Ed Roth a ' for their appearance at the Gakki Fair in Yokohama, Japan on November 7, 2009.

For one decade old band trying to hold on to that distorted spirit, Stone Temple Pilots have had quite the time steering their plane straight in their most recent reunion.

Rockerrazzi.com conducted an interview with JANE'S ADDICTION / CAMP FREDDY guitarist Dave Navarro at a benefit concert this past Sunday at the Avalon in Hollywood, California.

Caption: Tommy Lee and Donnie Athens 'The Good Life' music video shoot with artist Donnie Athens at a private residence Calabasa, California .... TOMMY LEE has created a new drumming supergroup, called Bezerk.

It could have been a great rock 'n' roll love story. Sixteen-year-old model meets penniless future rock star almost eight years her senior and is instantly smitten, they eventually marry, have two children, and live happily ever after.

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS have postponed their previously announced December and January tour dates until next year so they can complete work on they highly anticipated new album.

Filled with stunning clarity, heartbreaking stories and a pure and untouched hope, Mary Forsberg Weiland's "Fall to Pieces" is a must-read. Written as a memoir, "Fall to Pieces" is the story of Weiland's life, from her rough and unconventional childhood to the present day.

CAMP FREDDY a ' the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring Dave Navarro , Billy Morrison , Matt Sorum , Donovan Leitch , and Chris Chaney a ' has issued the following update: "It's official.

Rocker SCOTT WEILAND has a fresh opinion about GUNS N' ROSES star AXL ROSE after the Sweet Child O' Mine singer's former bandmates kicked him out of their band.

Guitar Center announced today that MA-TLEY CRAoeE 's Tommy Lee and the STREET DRUM CORPS ' Frank Zummo will present "Bezerk" a ' an exclusive project commissioned by Guitar Center , featuring some of today's top drummers and artists a ' as part of the upcoming Drum-Off Grand Finals , taking place January 8, 2010 at The Wiltern in Los Angeles.

According to AOL Music , legendary VELVET REVOLVER /ex- GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash is putting the finishing touches on his debut solo album, "Slash" , and can't wait for the results to be released.

ShockHound.com recently conducted an interview with SLIPKNOT / STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor .

Slipknot singer Corey Taylor has finally confirmed rumors that he tried out for Velvet Revolver's vacant lead singer slot, telling Altitude TV, "I had a meeting with those guys, we did some demos together, and it just didn't work -- for whatever reason." Since Scott Weiland's departure from Velvet Revolver in April 2008, everyone from Lenny Kravitz ...

Former Guns N' Roses rocker Slash has signed a new solo record deal, prompting fans of his supergroup Velvet Revolver to fear the band will never play together again.

VELVET REVOLVER /ex- GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash will release a two-track CD single in Japan on November 11 containing the song "Sahara" and a version of the GN'R classic "Paradise City" . "Sahara" is expected to appear on Slash 's forthcoming solo album, which will be released under the "Slash & Friends" banner.

Last night, former Guns N Roses and Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash made a surprise appearance at Alice Cooper's pre-Halloween concert at A.E.G.'s Nokia Theater.

SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor has confirmed that he was being considered for the singer slot in VELVET REVOLVER following the departure of Scott Weiland .

Stone Temple Pilots are hoping to release their first album since 2001's Shangri-La Dee Da next year.

AskMen.com recently conducted an interview with Duff McKagan . A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below.

"Drum-cam" footage of Jason Bonham performing with Slash during the former GUNS N' ROSES /current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist's headlining appearance at this year's edition of the Quart festival on June 30, 2009 in Kristiansand, Norway can be viewed below.