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This Alternative-Rock project began life in 2002 in Los Angeles, California
USA, when former Stone Temple Pilots
frontman Scott Weiland teamed up
with Guns N' Roses members, guitarist
Slash, bassist Duff McKagan and drummer Matt Sorum plus guitarist Dave
Kushner who rounded out the line-up.
Early in its evolution, the group released the song "Set Me Free"
on 2003's "Hulk" soundtrack, the single peaked at #17 on The
Mainstream Rock chart.
The band's debut full-length disc, "Contraband", was released
in May 2004, this multi-platinum selling CD shot to #1 on both the U.S.
and Canadian Albums charts while the single "Slither", rose
to #1 on both Billboard's Modern and Mainstream Rock charts; it was also
awarded a Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance. "Fall To Pieces"
became their second Active Rock chart-topper and hit the #2 slot on The
Modern Rock Tracks chart; the final single, "Dirty Little Thing",
became another fast-rising Mainstream Rock top 10 hit.
In July 2005, a new Velvet Revolver song, "Come On, Come In",
was featured on the "Fantastic Four" soundtrack; the track peaked
at #14 on The Mainstream Rock chart.
"Libertad", Velvet Revolver's new record which was released
in July 2007, is a bold move forward from their blistering debut album.
While keeping their feet solidly on the foundation of searing Hard-Rock,
this album broadens the band's sound to new levels of creativity. The
first single "She Builds Quick Machines" sets the tone with
its menacing aggression.
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