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Re: Baz: Joining VR would be "really awkward"
Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach was interviewed yesterday (Tuesday, May 6) on "The Buckethead Show" on Tampa's 98 Rock radio station.
The entire nine-minute chat is now available for streaming and download at http://buckethead.98rock.com/cc-common/ … le=3649852.
During the interview, Bach was asked if there is any truth to the rumors that he is being considered for the lead-singer position in VELVET REVOLVER following that group's recent split with Scott Weiland.
"I've talked to Slash [VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist] recently," Sebastian revealed. "I think it'd be really awkward for me to join that band. Number one, my new record, 'Angel Down', I like it more than VELVET REVOLVER records. That's just being totally honest. I love GUNS N' ROSES material, but I've got my own old songs '” SKID ROW '” so for me, it would all depend on music. I wouldn't just join the band just to join the band. If we came up with some incredible new songs, then maybe I'd think about it, but honestly, I'm very close friends with Axl [Rose, GUNS N' ROSES singer], and he sings three songs on my new record. I think Dr. Pepper owes me a case of free soda. [Laughs] [Referring to the Dr. Pepper soft drink company's announcement that it will offer a free can of its signature soda to 'everyone in America' if GN'R releases its long-delayed new album, 'Chinese Democracy', in 2008 '” Ed.] Axl's been so nice to me '” he's helped me out my whole career. In SKID ROW he helped us out, and in my solo band he brought me around the world, and then sang three songs on my new CD, which is pretty mind-blowing. I don't know'¦ It's a cut-throat business, but Axl's been so nice to me, I don't think I would feel comfortable just joining VELVET REVOLVER and singing his songs every night. So I don't think that's gonna happen."
- DoubleTalkingJive
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Re: Baz: Joining VR would be "really awkward"
His allegance to Axl is strong. It would be awkward for him to be in VR anyhow. I can't see them playing together anyway, regardless that he feels it would be a slight to Axl if he's in VR.
Re: Baz: Joining VR would be "really awkward"
I still reckon they tested Bach out again before those final VR UK dates but once again it didn't work out.
Now that the rumours are out there about him possibly getting the gig (when he knows he's not going to) he is in damage control trying to save his relationship with Axl. But if VR gave him the green light I'm sure he would have seriously considered doing it - loyalty my ass.
"He's helped me out my whole career" - where was his loyalty then when he tried out for VR the first time.
Re: Baz: Joining VR would be "really awkward"
James Lofton wrote:I'm glad he's been eliminated from the equation.
ditto
I'll go ahead and third that.
Honestly almost anybody else that they could pick I would be interested in. I just have always thought Baz would be a bad decision for multiple reasons.
Given, that comes from a guy who never really liked Skid Row/Baz, so it's kind of obvious I feel that way. But that said, I don't really like Tool/Perfect Circle either, but if they said they were working with Maynard James Keenan I'd be intrigued. Baz offered nothing interesting to me.
- metallex78
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Re: Baz: Joining VR would be "really awkward"
where was his loyalty then when he tried out for VR the first time.
That's exactly what I was thinking.
The one good thing with Bach fronting VR, would be their wider choice of GN'R songs to play. Has anyone seen the clip of Baz singing Paradise City with Camp Freddy? That sounds pretty fuckin' cool.
He has a much wider singing range than Scott, thats for sure.
- monkeychow
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Re: Baz: Joining VR would be "really awkward"
I'm probably alone...but I actually think Baz would be good. It would be way different to VR as they are with Scott...but it would bring a harder edge back to the music. I'd like to see some heavier Slash riffs ala Snakepit with baz on vocals.. I feel they could go well...the musicality of VR would stop Baz decenting into full metal mode..but the vocal range and power of Baz would give a harder edge to the pop flavour that libertad started to get...
Anyway...i can see why Baz has chosen to stick with Axl. When he auditioned the first time was during the silent era I think..and axl hadn't spoken to him in 10 years.
- Gunslinger
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Re: Baz: Joining VR would be "really awkward"
I'm probably alone...but I actually think Baz would be good.
You're not alone, I agree.
it would bring a harder edge back to the music.
This is why I agree.
It amazes me how many people write it off (Baz with VR) when you can see the result that came from having Scott as the singer. This isn't a knock against Scott (STP kicked ass) it's just a fact, VR did ONE good song with Scott...Slither, and then some very mediocre crap from some very talented musicians.
