That was a pun, but also, it's true. Maybe you've had enough Velvet Revolver for the time being, but since we've followed the soap opera this far, we can't leave you with a cliff hanger. Responding to being axed by the remaining Revolvers, Weiland's one-upped 'em in the bitchy prose department with a statement he sent to MTV via email sometime today. We all knew he'd issue one of these before he got down to writing new STP songs...
Via MTV:
"After reading the comment by Duff, Matt, Dave and the illustrious 'Guitar Hero,' Saul Hudson, a.k.a. Slash, I find it humorous that the so-called four 'founding members' of Velvet Revolver, better known to themselves as 'the Project' before I officially named the band, would decide to move on without me after I had already claimed the group dead in the water on March 20 in Glasgow ... In response to Slash's comment regarding my commitment [to the band], I have to say it is a blatant and tired excuse to cover up the truth. The truth of the matter is that the band had not gotten along on multiple levels for some time. On a musical level, there were moments of joy, inspiration, fun ... at times. But let's not forget the multiple trips to rehab every member of the band had taken (with the exception of one member -- no need to mention his name)."
"Personally speaking, I choose to look forward to the future and performing with a group of friends I have known my entire life, people who have always had my back ... This also speaks to my commitment to my music and my fellow bandmates in [Stone Temple Pilots] and to the fans who I feel would much rather watch a group of musicians who enjoy being together as opposed to a handful of discontents who at one time used to call themselves a gang."
In conclusion, Weiland warned fans not to be "fooled by veiled trickery," and even wished Velvet Revolver his best. "Good hunting, lads -- I think Sebastian Bach would be a fantastic choice." Former Skid Row singer Bach, who has also performed on Broadway and been a regular on VH1 in recent years, was in the running to be Velvet Revolver's lead singer in its early days.
Ouch, a Guitar Hero dis! This is the most fun we've had via MTV since Weiland's other band were in their prime. Let it never be said the man can't write a post-worthy letter.
