Hey friends,
After the last couple of days, and all the craziness Had a really cool surprise, Robert Plant came into our dressing room and we had a nice sit down with him for a least an hour. Its so weird, even though here I am playing in bands for all these years and meeting so many famous musicians and people. This was really a highlight. What a great guy. Have met him before when I was with the Cult. He came to a show at Manchester Apollo. As well as last time with VR there. Tonight was just cool and more intimate I guess We just shot the shit. A few road stories and he told me he wrote Black Country Woman about a girl that was from the area we were playing in called Wolverhampton. Wow, trivia from the man himself. His son was in the opening band and Dad was playing roadie for the night. The band is called Aura and they were young and rockin. Very blues based alot like Zep. Also on the bill is Scott Ians band with his girl Pearl, another kid of rockstar Meatloaf. Awesome singer and great performer. Cool to hang with Scott , good friend and cool dude. So pretty cool night all in all. Got more good news from LA after getting on the bus on the way back to Birmingham. Mike Inez from Alice in Chains went in my new clothing store and bought one of my leather jackets. Like I said Keepin the Rock alive and very well.
I’ll keep u posted my friends, Matt
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Hey Matt!
I love these pix with Mr. Plant!
See you at the Amsterdam’s show.
I will travel from Italy to Holland just to see you guys live!
My fourth VR show! Can’t wait!
How cool would be a short MEET and Greet for me and Elli in COLOGNE!
Take care
Pank
Come on’ guys!
YOU Slash, Duff & Matt made up this band.
Fuck Scott!
AC/DC survived after Bon Scott, why Should not VR?
You already got a name.
Maybe the world, the masses, didn’t know Loaded or Snakepit.
But… Everybody knows Velvet Revolver. Don’t lose that!
Continue without Scott.
hi matt, awesome gig last night at wolverhampton and great atmosphere. Also bumped into robert plant at the bar. which was great.
I was the guy in meet and greet with the camp freddy shirt on. Was great to meet you and the rest of the guys. It gave me a much needed boost to myself with my battle with kidney failure.
Also really impressed with the band pearl.
Anyway thanks again for a wicked night dave
Hey Matt, You , Duff , and Slash are the pieces that fit into the puzzle for Axl and the future of Guns ‘N’ Roses. That is what he has been waiting for all this time to release the chinese democracy album. All of you have been through the HARDEST of times. Lets give everyone what has been missing since 1993.. THE BADDEST BAD ON THE PLANET !!!
Thanks for sharing Matt nice to hear you had a great night!
Matt I really hope you will read this.
I think after all the rumors we know that Scott is out.
But that’s exactly the point.
I always loved the pics of you guys all happy standing together backstage (excluding Scott). Think of yourselves, but if you four really are happy together, then keep this!
It’s all about rock’n’roll, and, no joke – the world needs you! You can do this without Scott! Scott is a great singer in his own way, but he has never been that rock’n’roll-guy to me.
Don’t let that negative energy of the moment get between “the band” Velvet Revolver – which is you, Duff, Dave and Slash. You can find a singer, and whether you keep the name or not, keep rock’n’roll alive for you and all your fans out there!
Tobi (Germany)
Emanuel, pls don’t put VR and AC/DC in the same stanza. Bon Scott is a legend. He will never be replaced. DC became a different band and was never the same. AC/DC went from a punk rock band to a pseudo-metal band under BJ — which is cool but not on the same level as the Bon era. VR will not be on the same level with another frontman (imo). I wish them success!
ALSO, MATT … Just wanted to say HI … we chatted in Philly while you were in the Cult on BGAE tour, outside your bus. Thanks for giving your time, it was really cool to hang.
Sorry, but I have to add a few words to my comment above ;).
At the moment I’m listening to Libertad!
It is one of my favorite records ever. It just has that natural power. It is just GREAT.
Velvet Revolver is just a really big influence for me, and especially was with Contraband when I first picked up a guitar.
Think – you are part of the history of rock’n’roll – and the only future!
Keep that thing alive! Think of your greatest influences – and for thousends of people this is what you are!
I’d love to see you guys again sometime live!
I was in the first rows at Rock Am Ring 2007 and I just freaked out … sadly I can’t see you in Cologne because I’m writing my final exams …
So, the point is:
If you can work things out, do it! We all love VR!
If not, please stay with Dave, Duff and Slash! You play live as good as never before! The world needs you!
Tobi (Germany)
hi matt, i loved meet and greet last night,so nice to meet you all. shame gig wasnt usual standard,whats up with scott??? see u in brighton x
Hi Matt, enjoyed your concert at the Manchester Apollo – for the 2nd time! Can you please mention to Scott that we all think he is totally awesome – as much a part of Velvet Revolver as you all are. Tired of hearing about Guns and Roses, yes I loved them,you where awesome, and have been to the Axle Rose show since, which, yes, very entertaining…..but NOT as good as when it was all you lot. Guns and Roses was then, VELVET REVOLVER is so NOW –
I just worried that Scott is fed up with everyone forever harping on about Guns and Roses. WE WANT VELVET REVOLVER TO KEEP GOING, and that means ALL OF YOU.
Hey Matt great website. Thanks for all the new info on VR. Get rid of Scott he is a downer for you guys. I’m the same age as you and live as you know is way to fast. You are having a great time and that kills Scott. I love the way you spoke the truth about being on the road. Hell ya its fun and I seen you in the US in Feb great band. Find someone elese to take his place yes it will take along time. You don’t need this bullshit. Carl
BTW look who not in the photo. Scott is bigger in his mind then Plant. lol
The Wolverhampton gig was the greatest thing ive ever been to. I thought you were all brilliant. Good luck with everything.
hey guys the best of sucxess for you and hope to have you back soon on Tour in the USA cvan wait to get back to you, also great concert @ Austin Jan 31st. It was awsome!!!!!!!!!!!! the best XOXO your always friend Ralph.
I AGREE ..ITS NOT SO EASY,…BUT…PLEASE IF ITS POSSIBLE GET A NEW SINGER AND KEEP PLUGGIN AWAY..WE WILL BE WAITIN HERE IN L.A….JASON
matt i think the band is great loved you in gnr hope you can get through this shit think scott is a great front man but no better than the rest of yous think he should remember that think you and slash and duff are down to earth. bmc ireland
MATT…. get rid of Scott W. Duff , Slash and You should get Izzy and get a new singer.
HA MATT,DUFF,SLASH,DAVED,.
DO NOT LET SCOTT PUT YOU GUY’S DOWN ON ANTHING. I THINK YOU SHOULD FINE SOMEONE EALSE AND BETTER SINGER FOR YOU GUY’S . SINCE THEIR BEEN LOT OF CANSLOETION YOU GUY’S ARE THE BEST IN THE WORLD. YOU DID NOT TAKE SHITE FROM AXL WHY SHOULD YOU TAKE SHITE BY SCOTT … MATT YOU ARE TEH SEXIES DRUMER IN THE WORLD AND THE BEST DRUMER IN THE WORLD I THOUGHT MY MOM FRIEND WAS BEST DRUMER TILL I SEE YOU PLAY YOUR DRUMS SCOTT SAID YOU WENT TO REHAB TOO BUT I SEE IN SCOTT THAT HE ALWAYS GOING OT HAVE PRIOBLMES WITH WHAT HE DOING TO HIS BUDY . MAYBE YOU NEED TO FINE SOMERONE CUTIE AND AND KNOW WHAT HE DOING AND MYBE NOT IN TO DRUG’S OR MAYBE NOT IN TO DRINKING EATHER . BUT IT YOUR GUY’S TO MAKE THE MIND UP WHAT YOU WHAT TO DO WITH THE BAND ALL I SAYING PLEASE KEEP ON ROCK IN AND KEEP ON DUING THE BEST THING YOU GUY’S ARE DOING . I WILL ALWAYS BE YOUR NUMBER ONE FAN TILL I DIE … YOU HAVE A CLOTHING LINE AND YO ALL SO HAVE A SOLO CD OUT MATT IF SCOTT THINK HE ALL THAT LET BE THAT. I LISSON YOUR CD AND DUFF AND SLASH CD I LOVE THE I HEARD SCOTT CD I DID NOT UNDERSTAN WHAT HE SINGING . AT LESS YOUR’S MATT AND DUFF AND SLASH I CAN UNDERSTAN THE WORD’S KEEP ON ROCK IN AND DO’NOT WORRY WHAT EVER HAPPIEN’S I WILLALWAYS BE YOUR FIREND AND A FAN IN THE HOLE RIDE WORLD .
LOVE YOUR BIGETS FANE EVER SINCE 1992 KARRY LEE GOODE PLEASE E-MAIL WHEN YOU CAN AT [email protected]
Chris Cornell for new lead singer !!!!!!
Hi! I just love this website! It gives me an oppertunety to follow on tour even though I won´t see you live!(crying in the backyard)
Wish you could come to sweden after august or something so I delivered the baby that i´m expecting in june, and could be able to go to a consert. 🙂
Well well.. enough about me!
Have a splended time! Sending you some love from sweden!
Hey Matt, if you havn’t noticed already… we fans support you guys no matter what you do. But please keep rockin’ regardless of what happens. We will continue our support with or without Scott. You, Duff, Slash, and Dave as well have been big inspirations to me and many others.
hey matt, i know scott has the BLS Liverpool Vest now but who has the United Kingdom one? scott took it from my mate by mistake but my mate said to duff that he could have it…did it happen?
take it easy man
hi
loved the show at Wolverhampton on 22nd March (was my 18th birthday!) my friend caught your drumstick! “weaay”
anyways, to be honest- not many ppl appreciate scott’s presence in the VR. – they compare to axl (the living legend)
scott doesnt have masses of fans- and your band needs a frontman with atttitude- not a rehab fucker
anyways thats a common oppinion today
Matt,
Have to say-old school CULT fan-been hitting your site for a long time-religiously in fact. You do a great job keeping us informed-it is cool-reminds me of Billie’s tour diary when he played bass with THE CULT-very thoughtful-interesting-and not just a bunch of crap as other rockers post.
Thank you!
Keep on Rockin-
Matthew S Harrison
hey matt,
any chance to get ian astbury?
Ian Ashburry as new lead would fir perfect…only problem is that he writes his own lyrics and cant imagine him singing other ppl’s wors and feelings.
Check out this dude http://www.myspace.com/adolphin2007
he got appr. same voice range (even better) than scott
I JUST WAN TO APOLOGIZE BECAUSE I KNOW I MADE A BIG MISTAKE MENTION AXL ROSE AS THE NEW SINGER OF VELVET REVOLVER I HOPE YOU FORGIVE ME
I LOVE YOU ALL
i cant believe scotts leaving STP is a great band and all but they are nothin compared to VR i think hes making a big mistake. ihave been a fann of you and guns since i was born (1 year after you joined) andd im still loyal to this date i would love to here from you and any other fans that use this website
I agree with scott about one thing though you should definately get sebastian bach as your new lead singer his stage presence is amazing and his last album angel down was one of the best albums ive heard in a long time (not counting use your illusins or contrand of course)
Peace
heyhey, this scott thing is really sad y’know?
but i reckon that sabastian bach would be an ace singer for the band.
scott is one of the best singers i’ve heard and i respect him alot but what i don’t respect is the fact that he just announces that he’s leaving the band in concert…
anyhoo, wish you, slash, duff and matt the best
scott too 🙂
xxx
I was at the wolverhampton gig. I waited outside for four hours,was the best night of my life, All you guys played fuckin’ brilliant man. Thanks for coming to Wolverhampton. I touched Scotts leg when he jumped on the barrier. Little Japanese women slipped into my place, i’ll never forgive her. Good luck with finding a new singer and i hope to hear more of your fuckin’ Kickass Music.
Andy
HI EVERYBODY HOW ARE YOU TODAY I JUST WANT TO SAY HI AND AS I ALWAYS THINK IS GREAT TO KNOW THAT THIS WORLD IS FULL OF PEOPLE LIKE YOU SLASH MATT DAVE AND OF COURSE MY ENDLESS LOVE DUFF
GOD BLESS YOU GUYS
KISSES
TODAY IS THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE BECAUSE I HAVE PRESENT THAT THERE ARE SOME HANDSOME GUYS LIKE YOU DUFFY, SLASH DAVE AND MATT THE REST IS SHIT
OHH YEAH¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡
VELVET REVOLVER FOR EVER AND EVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEER
Hey matt, I don’t know that you really gonna read this message and I don’t know if I’m written well,’cause I’m from Costa Rica, and don’t speak very well english, but I can tell you that you, duff and slash are the best guys, your music with velvet and the old music of Guns makes me feel alive, because I had a huge depression, five years ago…my mother die and one year later I see the tokyo special of gnr and you guys tell me LIVE AND LET DIE…and all that I can say is THANK YOU FOR YOUR MUSIC!!!Now, speak about the next tours with the band,… costa rica are full of huge fans…think about pass for my country..
Kisses and wait for you guys in COSTA RICA
EVELYN