The success of rock band Velvet Revolver is little surprise considering the fact that 3/5 of the band is iconic band Guns’n’Roses (guitarist Slash, bassist Duff McKagan and drummer Matt Sorum), guitarist Dave Kushner and sometimes Stone Temple Pilots vocalist Scott Weiland. However, regardless of their popularity, the band has fired Weiland. AOL/Reuters reports the split is a reaction to his erratic behavior and continued legal and substance abuse issues.
While this is bad news for Velvet Revolver fans, it means that guitar hero Slash and the boys could finally reunite Guns’n’Roses.
Of course, that’s probably not too likely considering the unfriendly terms between the Velvet Revolver guys and Guns’n’Roses main man Axl Rose. The Axl and the band parted ways during the making of the still-unfinished Chinese Democracy—a record that’s been in production for nearly 17 years!
In the meantime, Weiland has reunited with his Stone Temple Pilots bandmates with plans for a tour this summer. (We’ll post the dates as soon as they’re announced.)
Of course, Velvet Revolver was probably doomed from the start. In addition to having one of the worst band names ever, it’s odd that Weiland teamed up with Guns’n’Roses members, considering the fact that the grunge explosion of the ”90s is largely responsible for the death of heavy metal and G’n'R.
When STP emerged in the ‘90s, they were initially dismissed by critics as grunge hangers-on, mere imposters aping the moves of bands such as Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains and Nirvana. Well, they certainly have managed to hang on for a long time.
But they still stink. Wake us up if Axl calls.
Why Guns’n’Roses Rules:
Guns’n’Roses—“Welcome to the Jungle” (video)
Coolest lyric: “You’re in the jungle, baby. You’re gonna die!”
Why Stone Temple Pilots Suck:
Stone Temple Pilots—“Sex Type Thing” (video)
There is nothing good about this ridiculous date-rape anthem.
Stone Temple Pilots—“Vaseline” (video)
Stupidest lyric: “One time a thing occurred to me.”
Why Velvet Revolver Should’ve Never Existed:
Velvet Revolver—“Fall to Pieces” free music download
Your turn…
Which band is best: G’n’R, STP or Velvet Revolver? Leave a comment and let us know what you think!

mrlef says...
04.4.08 1:18 am
G’n’R are gods of heavy metal, so definitely Guns’n'roses are the best!
stinkycheese says...
06.23.09 9:38 pm
STP! F— GnR! F— metal!
dave says...
07.17.09 11:48 am
Sex Type Thing isn’t a date rape anthem you f—ing retard. It’s a song about rape sure, but it’s not f—ing promoting it or anything.
Joe 1287 says...
07.31.09 10:19 pm
Umm.. GNR doesn’t count as poison 80s s— and also GNR wasn’t killed by 90s bands cuz they opened the doors for them ask nirvana or soundgarden a band who they actually brought on tour…do your research dumb f—