Velvet Revolver - Let It Roll: Live In Germany (2012)

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The DVD was filmed in March 2008 at the Palladium in Cologne, Germany, for the legendary Rockpalast TV series. Singer Scott Weiland left Velvet Revolver shortly after this concert, which was in support of their ‘Libertad’ CD. The set features several songs from that album along with hits from ‘Contraband’ such as ‘Fall To Pieces’ and ‘Slither.’ In addition, there are covers of both Guns N’ Roses and Stone Temple Pilots tracks.
Velvet Revolver reunited in January at a tribute concert for John O’Brien. The band performed four songs together (‘Sucker Train Blues,’ ‘She Builds Quick Machines`, ‘Slither’ and Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’). Does that mean a full-fledged reunion is on tap? It has been a few months since that show, and there hasn’t been any word one way or the other from the VR camp.
Slash, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum are probably tired of talking about Guns N’ Roses after all the recent hoopla and controversy surrounding the band’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, so some Velvet Revolver talk might be a welcome diversion for them.
Velvet Revolver began with a spring 2002 jam session that reunited ex-Guns N' Roses bandmates Slash (guitar), Duff McKagan (bass), and Matt Sorum (drums) on-stage. With the discovery that their chemistry was still going strong, the trio began pushing around some new music and auditioning singers for what became known as "the Project." Early entries included ex-Buckcherry shouter Josh Todd and Neurotica's Kelly Shaefer; both became acquainted with the cutting room floor. By early 2003, the existence of "the Project" – and its quest for a singer – was common knowledge, so much so that VH1 sent cameras to document the search. Dave Kushner (Wasted Youth, Dave Navarro) also joined up as second guitarist. Troubled STP-er Scott Weiland came on board next. He and the band clicked immediately and recorded a hyper piece of glitter metal for the Hulk soundtrack called "Set Me Free." By June, "the Project" had been renamed Velvet Revolver, and Weiland was officially made its lead singer, though possession charges stemming from a May bust were still outstanding. The band signed a deal with RCA and spent the rest of 2003 fitting in gigs and recording sessions around Weiland's court-ordered rehab. RCA next announced an April 2004 release for Contraband, Velvet Revolver's full-length debut; the date was then pushed to May, and finally to June. That spring, Weiland labored through court dates and recovery as Slash and Duff did advance press for Contraband, and fan anticipation for the album grew. VR also released the single "Slither," a rabid, ambitious rocker guided by Slash's signature guitar sound. The single sidled steadily up the active rock charts, and when Contraband finally dropped, it was to general appreciation for its mix of STP and GNR signatures and its surprising turn toward hedonistic maturity. Velvet Revolver's sophomore effort, Libertad, followed in 2007.

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