Confirmed: Velvet Revolver Dropped From RCA Records

Velvet Revolver’s debut album on RCA records, Contraband has sold close to 2 million records since it’s release in 2004. That’s almost 7 times what their second album Libertad sold since it’s release in 2007. Despite still going triple gold, RCA records has decided to drop Velvet Revolver from their label. The fact that they are without a front-man doesn’t help the matters much either. Perhaps they are figuring that a the next record won’t sell nearly that with a new singer.

Blabbermouth first reported this rumor last week and now via Snakepit.org, an official Slash fansite, the rumor has been confirmed with them reporting that Slash said:

“that while it is true that VR is no longer with RCA, the truth is not as negative as the rumor. The band owed RCA money for a third album which at this time they are unable to produce (no singer). The band and RCA parted amicably. When they are recording the new album, it most likely will be for a new label. “

People around the web have made suggestions as to who should replace Scott Weiland with such names as former Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach and Chris Cornell formerly of Soundgarden and Audioslave. I don’t think either of these singers would fit well in the band  even with their talent. Putting a singer in their with a big ego as both of these names have could prove disastrous in my opinion. I imagine that sooner or later they will find someone that fits well with their style of music.

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