Trouble In Revolver Land? Scott Weiland Flies Into Matt Sorum
Monday March 24, 2008 @ 05:00 PM
By: ChartAttack.com Staff

Velvet Revolver

It appears that Velvet Revolver are having some inner turmoil. Over the weekend, lead singer Scott Weiland launched into Matt Sorum regarding a statement the drummer made about why the rock group aren't clicking on all cylinders.

After Weiland told the crowd at last Thursday's show in Glasgow, Scotland that this was Velvet Revolver's last tour, Sorum posted this message on his website the following day:

"So lastnight was interesting. Had a little band termoil on stage as you probably all could tell. Being in a band is a lot like being in a relationship. Sometimes you just don't get along. I guess there has been more termoil lately I guess with the cancellations and all. It has been frustrating I am not going to lie. My career and life in Rock n Roll has come with its ups and downs. Unfortunatly some people in this business Don't relize how great of a life they have. Touring the world, meeting great people and fans all over the world. And just playing music for a living. I feel truly blessed. But sometimes the road can be draining for some, being away from home and family Does grind on you sometimes. With all the travelling And different beds. Personally I Love this Shit and sometimes can't believe I am so lucky to still be doing what I do for a living. Everybody could see who was unhappy lastnight but all I can say is Let's keep the Rock alive people!!!! In this life u just pick up and keep moving. And don't ever let anybody stand in your way."

Weiland responded to Sorum on Saturday with a message on his website:

"Well first of all, the state of my family 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. Secondly, 'keeping rock-n-roll alive'? I've made many attempts to remain cordial with the members of VR, but mainly, the likes of you. Funny though — this is your FIRST band, as opposed to being a hired gun. I've been making records (now on my ninth), which have sold over 35 million copies worldwide and have maintained a level of professionalism regardless of how many drugs I've ingested into my system.

"I have only cancelled one tour during the entire course of my 16-year run and that was the 'make up' Australia tour. Now, shall I open that can of worms, Matthew? Release the Kraken? Serve… Volley! You cancelled the Aussie tour in the fall because you went to rehab, but I won't say why."

Weiland also didn't sugarcoat the fact that the group might be playing its final shows as Velvet Revolver. "It's a shame… we were a gang," he wrote.

"But ego and jealousy can get the better of any one. I wish the best and plan to annihilate the stage in the last few shows."

Weiland says his reunion with Stone Temple Pilots continues to take shape. He describes a recent photo shoot as "fun, inspiring and it gave me that thrill — that feeling that got my rocks off from the get-go."

Stone Temple Pilots will perform as part of Edgefest at Toronto's Downsview Park on July 12.

—Jason MacNeil