September 25

Scott joins Camp Freddy tonight at House Of Blues in Anaheim.

Blabbermouth Reports: Scott, Courtney Love and Jerry Cantrell are among the special guests expected to perform with Camp Freddy tonight at a private birthday party at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, CA. The star-studded event will also include comedic performances by Jay Leno and Robin Williams.

Blabbermouth

September 24

'Fall To Pieces' #1 on Billboard Mainstream Rock

Thanks to John Gardner and Michael Maxson:'Fall To Pieces' hit the #1 position on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Charts. It's at #8 on the Modern Rock Charts, while 'Contraband' is at #34 on the Billboard 200!

New tour date: 11/23 Mt. Clemens, MI.

The band added another tour date to their schedule: they will play the Emerald Theatre in Mt. Clemens, MI on November 23! Tickets will go on sale on October 9 at 10 am through Ticketmaster. According to Erica, only 200 tickets will be made available to the public, making them very hard to get! Thanks to Wendybird, Erica082481 and Susan Keegan for the info!

September 20

Emmy Awards TV Guide aftershow party info

VR performed at the TV Guide Emmy Awards afterparty in Los Angeles last night, and thanks to Wire Image and Getty Images, there are some pictures available of the party and the performance. Unfortunately I have no information yet on how many and which songs the band played. If you have any info, please send it in using the link below!

September 19

New York, NY show info incl. surprise set

VR performed twice in New York over the weekend, while Slash even made three appearances. After Slash's guest appearance with James Brown and Lenny Kravitz at the Rock Through Time event on Friday night, the band minus Dave (who was late) played a three-song acoustic set at Snitch: Dead Flowers (Rolling Stones), Surrender (Chreap Trick) and Used To Love Her (GN'R).

On Saturday, the band played their own full performance at Rock Through Time: Sucker Train Blues, Do It For The Kids, Headspace, Big Machine, Crackerman, Fall To Pieces, It's So Easy, Sex Type Thing, Set Me Free, Slither, I Want To Be Sedated (Ramones cover), Surrender. The band was joined on stage by The Strokes' lead singer Julian Casablancas and guitarist Nick Valensi for 'I Want To Be Sedated'. Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen and Robin Zander joined the band for 'Surrender'. Pictures from both events will be posted soon. Thanks to Jay (9/17) and Top-Hatted One (9/18) for the set list info!

September 18

Slash guests at 'Rock Through Time' show

Slash guested with James Brown and Lenny Kravitz yesterday at day one of the 'Rock Through Time' event in New York City. I don't have any info yet on which songs he performed. VR is scheduled to play later today at the Roseland Ballroom, where the event is held!

Belfast Telegraph Article

Thanks to Ric Austin and Son Of Sam, here's the link to a lengthy article from the Belfast Telegraph:

The Belfast Telegraph

Houston, TX tour date added

Thanks to Kenbu, Paul, Omar and Dustin: here's info on another show that was just announced for Houston, TX on October 30. VR will play the Buzzfest at the Woodlands Pavilion together with other bands such as Papa Roach, Chevelle, Burning Brides, Earshot and Seether. Tickets sale starts 9/25 10:00 am through Ticketmaster.

September 16

World Music Awards coverage

Scott, Matt and Duff presented an award to Avril Lavigne yesterday at the World Music Awards event in Las Vegas. Thanks to Angelika for the picture links and vrjersey30d for the transcript:

Duff: "And the worlds best selling pop rock artist is..."
Scott: "In the great tradition of the Sex Pistols [Matt is laughing] and Black Flag..."
Duff: "Avril."
Scott: "Lavigne."

September 14

More tour dates added!

Here are the dates for three shows that were officially announced today. Check out the Concert Chronology for more info and onsale dates for each show:

VR to present at World Music Awards

Thanks to Wendybird: Contrary to what was reported previously, VR will NOT be performing live on this year's World Music Awards. Instead they will present an award. The event will be held at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV tomorrow, September 15. The show will be broadcast by ABC from 9-11 PM. Other presenting or performing artists include: Usher, Josh Groban, Kanye West, Marc Anthony, Avril Lavigne, Alicia Keys, Celine Dion, Hilary Duff, Whitney Houston, Hoobastank, Black Eyed Peas, Destiny's Child, Norah Jones, Sean Paul, Christina Milian and Seal.

World Music Awards

September 13

'Fall To Pieces' video to be banned in the UK??

Thanks to Lee Simpson, here's some disturbing info from today's Daily Star newspaper from the UK:

"VELVET Revolver are on a collision course with TV bosses over an explicit video. The promo to new single 'Fall to Pieces' is set to be banned because of its graphic content - the video recounts their singer Scott Weiland's battle with heroin and features scenes of drug-taking and nudity. A source close to the band said: "They really didn't hold back and it gets pretty gory"."

'Fall To Pieces' single released in Europe today

Today's the official release date for the 'Fall To Pieces' single in (mainland) Europe, though in some countries the release has been available since Thursday. In addition to the title track, the single features the Cheap Trick cover 'Surrender'. There's also a 3-track version with the music video as an added bonus. Next month (Oct 4), the UK version will also be released. A DVD with music videos (Slither, Fall To Pieces, 'Making Of' Slither) and a photo gallery will be added there! Thanks go out to Chris Winter for the additional release date info on the UK release.

Discography

Lisboa, Portugal show info

Thanks to Marco Marques, here's the set list from last night's show in Lisboa, Portugal: Sucker Train Blues, Do It For The Kids, Headspace, Spectacle, Crackerman, Illegal i Song, Fall to Pieces, Big Machine, Set Me Free, Used to Love Her, Slither, Sex Type Thing, It's So Easy, Negative Creep. If you went to this show and would like to share your review, click the link below!

September 12

Dave Kushner thanks all fans

Thanks to Wendybird for this link: Dave Kushner stopped by on the fan forum last night and posted the following message from Lisbon, Portugal, where the band plays their last show of the European tour tonight:

Hey everyone out there in VR land !!!!!! Hows it going? First off, id just like to say how fucking awsome you people have been these last couple years!!! But especially the ones who have been able to make it out to the shows. You guys have been really amazing . All of you from the front row, to the balconies to the instores, just unbelievable!!!! The band couldnt be any more stoked. Even the kid who showed up to the london instore dressed like me with a beanie on and a drawn on moustache!! That was so great! I got a pic with him and i`ll post it soon. anyway; we got one show left in europe b4 heading home and we`re all a little beat up, but it´s been worth it! It was also really great to finally meet rik who started this site, your the king ,dood! We hung out somewhere (its all a big blur) but it was great to thank him in person. Thanx again everyone. Peace out, little homeys, we´re just getting started!

Dave's post

September 11

Madrid, Spain show info

Thanks to Juan, here's the set list from last night's show in Madrid, Spain: Sucker Train Blues, Do It For The Kids, Headspace, Spectacle, Crackerman, Illegal i Song, Fall to Pieces, Big Machine, Set Me Free, Used to Love Her, It's So Easy, Sex Type Thing, Slither, Negative Creep. If you would like to share your review, click the link below!

September 10

Details on 'Fall To Pieces' CD/DVD set

Here's some more info on the upcoming release of the 'Fall To Pieces' CD/DVD single set. The cd will feature the title track and the Cheap Trick cover 'Surrender'. The dvd will have the music videos of the title track and 'Slither,' as well as the 'Making Of' the 'Slither' video and a photo gallery. The release date in the U.K. is September 27.

Discography: 'Fall To Pieces' CD/DVD Single

VR to Headline Freakers Ball (10/24) in Dallas, TX

Thanks to Dante555 and Askadan: VR will headline the Freakers Ball at the Smirnoff Music Centre in Dallas, TX on October 24. Tickets go on sale Saturday September 18 through Ticketmaster and KDGE.com.

102.1 The Edge's Freakers Ball

Barcelona, Spain show info

Thanks to DG: Izzy Stradlin guested again (like in Paris) on 'Used To Love Her' and 'It's So Easy' last night in Barcelona, Spain. Here's the complete set list: Sucker Train Blues, Do It For The Kids, Headspace, Spectacle, Crackerman, Illegal i Song, Fall to Pieces, Big Machine, Set Me Free, Used to Love Her, It's So Easy, Sex Type Thing, Slither, Negative Creep. If you would like to share your review, click the link below!

September 9

Slash joins other artists at "Rock Through Time"

Slash will join James Brown and Lenny Kravitz onstage at Miller Brewing Company's "Rock Through Time" event on September 17. Slash will perform an as-yet-undetermined song with James Brown and will join Kravitz for a rendition of Lenny's track "Always on the Run", Blabbermouth.net reports.

The collaborative performances will take place on Friday, September 17 at the Roseland Roseland Ballroom in New York City. "Rock Through Time", a two-day concert event, will conclude on Saturday, September 18 and will feature a performance by Velvet Revolver on that day.

In other news, Guitar World magazine is said to be planning a special "Legends" issue on Slash that will hit stands in late October. The issue will feature recent and archival photos and interviews with Slash from past Guitar World interviews.

Blabbermouth Reports

September 8

VR to play TV Guide's Emmy Afterparty on 9/19

TV Guide magazine announced today that their annual Emmy Awards Afterparty will feature a special performance by Velvet Revolver this year. The afterparty will be held on September 19 in a special location called "TV Guide Central" across the street from the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles (Melrose Ave). Check out the full press release below.

Paris, France show info

Thanks to Olivson Rose: Izzy Stradlin guested on 'Used To Love Her' and 'It's So Easy' last night in Paris, France. Here's the complete set list: Sucker Train Blues, Do It For The Kids, Spectacle, Headspace, Crackerman, Illegal i Song, Fall to Pieces, Big Machine, Set Me Free, Used to Love Her, It's So Easy, Sex Type Thing, Slither. Thanks to everyone who sent in their info and reviews! Check out some pictures from the show at WireImage. Thanks to Karen for the link! If you would like to share your review, click the link below!

VH1 Announces air time for (Inside)Out with VR

VH1 announced a new air date for their (Inside)Out special 'The Rise of Velvet Revolver': September 30, 9pm EST. This show's airing was cancelled last year, and this year again. According to the network, it documents the band's search for a singer, and runs up until the 'Slither' video shoot.

VH1: Inside out

BBC1 Interview with Slash Stream

Thanks to Ric Austin: The BBC uploaded their interview with Slash (last Friday, 9/03) to their website. Check it out through the link below:

BBC1: Slash interview

September 7

Watch VR perform ' Fall To Pieces' on TV Total

The band performed a killer version of 'Fall To Pieces' last night on Pro7's 'TV Total' show. The German folks of the show were kind enough to publish the performance and an interview with the band on their website. Check it out through the links below, and choose ISDN for dialup and DSL for fast internet connections! Thanks to Joel Baskin and Jens Kublik for the links!

Pro7: 'Fall To Pieces'

Pro7: Interview

September 6

VR perform on Pro7's TV Total Tonight

VR will perform 'Fall To Pieces' on tonight's TV Total show (Pro7). The show will start at 10:55pm CET. If you're able to record this and encode a file for the site, please let me know!

Bologna, Italy show info

Thanks to Ricgnr: Izzy Stradlin guested on 'It's So Easy' last night in Bologna, Italy at the Independent Days festival. Here's the complete set list thanks to Jerk: Sucker Train Blues, Do It For The Kids, Headspace, Big Machine, Spectacle, Fall To Pieces, It's So Easy, Sex Type Thing, Set Me Free, Slither. If you would like to share your review, click the link below!

September 5

Winterthur, Switzerland show info

Thanks to Michel here's the set list of last night's show in Winterthur, Switzerland at the Winterthurer Musikfestwochen: Sucker Train Blues, Do It For The Kids, Spectacle, Headspace, Crackerman, Illegal i Song, Fall to Pieces, Big Machine, Set Me Free, Used to Love Her, Slither, Sex Type Thing, It's So Easy, Negative Creep. Thanks to Anthony, Slash79, Matthias and Pascal there are reviews in the Concert Chronology. If you would like to share your review or submit a set list, click the link below!

September 3

London, England show info

Thanks to Stonegrass, here's the set list from last night's show at the Hammersmith in London, England: Sucker Train Blues, Do It For The Kids, Spectacle, Headspace, Crackerman, Illegal i Song, Fall to Pieces, Big Machine, Set Me Free, Used to Love Her, Slither, Sex Type Thing, It's So Easy, Negative Creep (with Tie Your Mother Down teaser intro). Thanks to David Matthew, there are some pictures in the Picture Archive, Nick sent in a review for the Concert Chronology. If you would like to share your review, click the link below!

Slash to interview on BBC Radio 1!

Slash was interviewed by UK's BBC1 Radio today. He spoke about new songs the band has been working on, that the band will be back in Europe later sometime for a full-blown tour. He also spoke about his favorite guitarists like Jeff Beck and Brian May. Thanks go out to Shift for that info!

BBC Radio One Link

Signing session in London @ Virgin Megastore Piccadilly Circus

Thanks to Dave Spencer: VR will be doing a signing session today, September 3, at 5 PM at London's Virgin Megastore @ Piccadilly Circus. [edit:] to view pictures from this event, click the link below (thanks CuraC!).

September 2

Manchester, England show info

Thanks to Stephen Tomlinson, here's the set list for last night's show in Manchester, England: Sucker Train Blues, Do It For The Kids, Spectacle, Headspace, Crackerman, Illegal i Song, Fall to Pieces, Big Machine, Set Me Free, Used to Love Her, Slither,Sex Type Thing, It's So Easy, Negative Creep. This show was the second time 'Spectacle' was performed live. Thanks to Jennifer Tolley, Richard Wootten and Riff_net there are some cool pictures of the show available. Many people sent in their concert reviews in the Concert Chronology. Thanks so much! If you would like to share your info or send a review, click the link below!

September 1

Fall To Pieces single cover artwork

Thanks to Marcel from velvetrevolveronline.de, here is the artwork for the Fall To Pieces single. Click the link below to visit the news page of the Velvet Revolver German Fanclub!

German VR Fanclub: Fall To Pieces single artwork

Glasgow, Scotland show info

Thanks to Mitch for sending us the set list of the show in Glasgow, Scotland yesterday night: Sucker Train Blues, Do It For The Kids, Headspace, Crackerman, Illegal I Song, Fall To Pieces, Big Machine, Set Me Free, Used To Love Her, Slither, Sex Type Thing, It's So Easy, Negative Creep. §James Of Death§, John Herbert, Crackerman and LA_0013 already sent in reviews, and Jamie McHale posted some great pictures! If you would like to share your info or send a review, click the link below!