STP on Kimmel tonight!

[GNR 1991]

Can-not wait, I hope they play 2 songs, since they're sort of an exception since they're a "reunited band". Unlikely though. Hopefully they bust out something not too popular (please no "Plush", "Sex Type Thing", "Interstate" or the slower songs): maybe "Down"? That would kick serious ass.

The Kimmel show starts at 12:05 and ends around 1. He's been upping up his show with solid musical guests lately, Def Leppard yesterday, Motley Crue coming up -- can't stand either of those bands, but still big. Anyways..

who's watching?

[SunnyDRE]

Can-not wait, I hope they play 2 songs, since they're sort of an exception since they're a "reunited band". Unlikely though. Hopefully they bust out something not too popular (please no "Plush", "Sex Type Thing", "Interstate" or the slower songs): maybe "Down"? That would kick serious ass.

The Kimmel show starts at 12:05 and ends around 1. He's been upping up his show with solid musical guests lately, Def Leppard yesterday, Motley Crue coming up -- can't stand either of those bands, but still big. Anyways..

who's watching?

If I'm not too "buzzed" I will probaly watch.

Thanks for the info.....I didn't know this.

[FunkyMonk]

I'll watch it on Youtube the next day.

I hope they don't play Plush.

[Syk]

Maybe a new song?

[Powerage5]

Probably gonna play Plush or Interstate. I'll watch it on youtube tomorrow, I'm sick and don't feel like staying up for another 4 and a half hours

[appetite4illusions]

cool beans

Maybe a new song?

don't bet on it

Edited May 2, 2008 by appetite4illusions

[Moop]

I'll definitely be watching it. I don't care what song it is, I'm just looking forward to seeing and hearing the band in great quality.

I definitely wouldn't mind an acoustic song, though.

[Moop]

So, they played Vasoline, Trippin' on a Hole in a Paper Heart and Interstate Love Song (was cut off near the beginning, though).

All in all it was an okay performance. The DeLeos were really good. You could really hear Roberts bass through all the songs, which is a good thing. The vocals were weak, though. You couldn't really hear them. Also, Scott sounded a bit nasally/whiny on Trippin'. All in all, it wasn't bad. Just wished they didn't cut off Interstate.

Edited May 2, 2008 by Moop

[KBear]

Was alright. Not as cool as VR IMO. I don't know and I could be wrong but Scott didn't really seem that into it, and not as into it as he seemed while in VR. That's just how it came across to me. But it's probably harder to get up for a talk show performance than a real 2 hour gig.

And I agree, his vocals weren't top notch either. The band was alright.

[pain cake]

So their first nationally televised performance since the 90's will be on the Kimmel Show, that just proves nobody cares

[Estranged Reality]

So their first nationally televised performance since the 90's will be on the Kimmel Show, that just proves nobody cares

Matt Damon cares.

[Moop]

So their first nationally televised performance since the 90's will be on the Kimmel Show, that just proves nobody cares

Edited May 2, 2008 by Moop

[Turn_It_Up]

Was alright. Not as cool as VR IMO. I don't know and I could be wrong but Scott didn't really seem that into it, and not as into it as he seemed while in VR. That's just how it came across to me. But it's probably harder to get up for a talk show performance than a real 2 hour gig.

And I agree, his vocals weren't top notch either. The band was alright.

Totally agree. Maybe it seemed so lackluster 'cause we've been seein' Scott do this same song with GNR for the past year+, but then, why do that song? That'll always be STP's tune, but does anyone really think that compared to the VR version?

Obviously I'm biased, but stayed up and was lookin' forward to that. And, man, it was lacking all around...

Edited May 2, 2008 by Turn_It_Up

[appetite4illusions]

That'll always be STP's tune, but does anyone really think that compared to the VR version?

I sure do.

[Turn_It_Up]

That'll always be STP's tune, but does anyone really think that compared to the VR version?

I sure do.

Are you talking about last night's Kimmel performance(not the album version)? Watching it reinfored what a lot of people have said--that VR playin' STP tunes sounds "like STP on steroids". Prefer the heavier 'roids version, if you will.

But clearly last night Scott was the weak link. He hardly moved and looked like a zombie out there--at least by SW standards. Watching him, looks like he may still be struggling with his addictions. Was not himself, that's for sure.

Last thing he probably needs is jumping right into a 65 day tour. Looks like he could use some serious R&R right about now and ain't talkin' about Rock 'n Roll...

Edited May 2, 2008 by Turn_It_Up

[Zint]

I found it superficial,uninspired and insincere.

...it reeked of cash grab reunion tour

Loved Scott's Pee Wee Herman suit though...seemed to accentuate his vocals.

[Turn_It_Up]

I found it superficial,uninspired and insincere.

"Uninspired" is the perfect word. And Scott just seemed fried as mentioned.

Was a big letdown...

Edited May 2, 2008 by Turn_It_Up

[Turn_It_Up]

Sounds like not much has changed between the Dubai gig and last night:

_______________

Slapshock conquers Dubai

By Neil Ray Ramos

Members of the Pinoy hard rock band, Slapshock still couldn’t believe it really happened.

Jamir Garcia and company recently graced the Dubai Rock Festival—an annual outdoor concert series— together with heavyweights of rock from the international music arena, including Korn, Muse, Velvet Revolver and Marky Ramone, among others.

Garcia, vocalist of the group admitted it was the biggest gig the band ever had in its 10-year existence.

“It still feels quite unreal”, he said.

The gig counted Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Sepultura and Incubus among past participants. Slapshock’s participation in the event was the first ever for an Asian band, of a Filipino act, for that matter.

The band performed on the first day of the two-day gig alongside Korn, Machine Head, Killswitch Engage, As I Lay Dying and Nervecell.

According to Garcia, they were well received, proof of which were a couple of pictures and a video that the group showed to the members of the media.

“Right from the opening chords of “Shed Your Skin” the crowd was already with us creating this huge mosh-pit in the middle of the ground. This continued until the finale we did, “We Are One,” related Garcia.

The experience, the whole group agreed, was “something else”.

“It’s a gig we can always look back [to] when we’re old”, said Lee Nadela, the group’s bassist.

“I will remember it all my life”, added drummer Chi Evora.

Although the crowd, about 20,000 strong, was mostly Europeans vacationing in Dubai that time, Garcia insisted that there were also Filipinos.

“It was really heartwarming seeing [our countrymen] out in the crowd. They were waving the [Philippine] flag and shouting “Go Pinoy;” they were also screaming [the band’s] name; so, what we did to show our appreciation was to dedicate “Misteryo,” the only song in Filipino, to them,” he shared.

The band members said that hobnobbing with their (musical) heroes was a dream come true.

“Yeah, Slash [formerly of Guns and Roses, now playing guitar for Velvet Revolver] was really great, really friendly, he actually acknowledged me and asked about our set when we came down together on one of the elevators”, said Garcia adding that Korn frontman Jonathan Davis was very affable as well.

“Scott Weiland [formerly of Stone Temple Pilots but is fronting for Velvet Revolver] was kind of weird though. He was sort of, spaced out… he wouldn’t even smile,” Garcia divulged.

Garcia said that being thrown out there with rock’s big names was something unexpected.

“They actually called us; they said they heard a lot about us and wanted to know if we’d be interested,” he said.

Quite a coincidence, considering their deal with EMI had just expired.

“It’s like we’re starting over… but what a way to start,” Garcia intoned, smiling.

According to Garcia, more than just allowing for a slot in the gig, the group that produced the show, Center Stage Management, also offered to sign them up not only for a management deal but also for a recording contract.

“We are already working on the songs. Yeah you can say, we’re really excited; finally we will be able to come up with an album that will be released in the Asian and European region. This has been a long-time dream for the group”, he declared.

The album in question will be the bands’ sixth overall [not counting ‘the best of’ and ‘the remix’ albums]. The band said it would contain all-original material. And no, there won’t be any changes in their approach regarding their music.

“We will be the same band everybody knows; no drastic changes. Ever since we started we didn’t cater to fads or trends; we definitely won’t start now”, Garcia promised.

Garcia said, they are aiming to put a “heap big deal of Pinoy flavor” to the album because that was what CSM stipulated. “We agreed, of course, as it could only mean that we get to retain very much who we are as a group—a Pinoy group.”

And to further cement their passion in upholding their roots, Garcia revealed that they are planning to launch it in Dubai on June 12, which as we all know, is Philippine Independence Day.

http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=goodLife3_may2_2008

Edited May 3, 2008 by Turn_It_Up

[Dead Flower]

Vasoline

Trippin'

DeLeo's and Kretz were great.

Scott looked and sounded awful. Bad hair, bad suit, and tired sounding vocals.

As a comparison:

VR's Vasoline

[Estranged Reality]

Vasoline

Trippin'

DeLeo's and Kretz were great.

Scott looked and sounded awful. Bad hair, bad suit, and tired sounding vocals.

As a comparison:

VR's Vasoline

If STP's reunion had been an artistic movement, I'd be more optimistic. But after reading the interview with Scott in Entertainment, it sounds like he was pissed off that VR's second album flopped, and was frustrated that he wasn't in a band where he was the main focus anymore and where he was having to make personal compromises with other bandmembers. I think he was fed up with the fact that they were giving him the cold shoulder, he felt like VR was a "sinking ship" (his own words in the interview) and leaped at a reunion of his previous band.

The thing is, it's forced now. It's like, "Oh, this isn't working - I'll go back to this band where I was making more money and selling more records." It's lazy and exposes Scott's weakness; the same weakness that makes him give into his drug addictions. More than anything the man needs to build some character; he's a cool artist and a fun performer but unlike Axl has never had any personal charm off-stage and comes across as something of a spineless guy. He seems whiny, petulant, self-absorbed - and very indecisive. Really, it's no wonder now why he relapses so often - he has no control.

He was sooo happy when VR sold millions of albums, but as soon as they hit hard times he bails? He's reactionary and needs to think things through before acting. I wonder what his excuse will be when STP's comeback albums sells poorly? (And it will, because of less interest and downloading.) The band will break up again and he'll go on a solo career. When his solo album flops (just like the first one) I wouldn't be surprised if he either tries to hook up with Slash and Duff again (and he won't publicly ask for a VR reunion but he will say he's trying to reconnect with Slash to make it seem less obvious) or he'll once again try to reunite STP. And I'd say within a decade or so he'll either die from a drug overdose or get caught with narcotics again and get a stiffer sentence, and he'll become a has-been.

Edited May 4, 2008 by Estranged Reality

[Powerage5]

Vasoline

Trippin'

DeLeo's and Kretz were great.

Scott looked and sounded awful. Bad hair, bad suit, and tired sounding vocals.

As a comparison:

VR's Vasoline

Damn, I forgot how cool Dave looked at Download!

[appetite4illusions]

I wonder what his excuse will be when STP's comeback albums sells poorly? (And it will, because of less interest and downloading.) The band will break up again and he'll go on a solo career. When his solo album flops (just like the first one) I wouldn't be surprised if he either tries to hook up with Slash and Duff again (and he won't publicly ask for a VR reunion but he will say he's trying to reconnect with Slash to make it seem less obvious) or he'll once again try to reunite STP. And I'd say within a decade or so he'll either die from a drug overdose or get caught with narcotics again and get a stiffer sentence, and he'll become a has-been.

That's pretty harsh.

I don't think a new STP album would flop, but even if it did, Shangri-La at it's worst is better then most of Velvet Revolver. I'm sure that whatever they put out would still have a fanbase and people to connect with, STP has gotten an adreneline shot the heart as of recent years.

But him crawling back to Slash and Duff?...I don't see that happening, no.

[moreblack]

But him crawling back to Slash and Duff?...I don't see that happening, no.

Absolutely not, that bridge has been burnt.

And when he burns the De Leos, he'll have nowhere left to go except solo.

[Estranged Reality]

I wonder what his excuse will be when STP's comeback albums sells poorly? (And it will, because of less interest and downloading.) The band will break up again and he'll go on a solo career. When his solo album flops (just like the first one) I wouldn't be surprised if he either tries to hook up with Slash and Duff again (and he won't publicly ask for a VR reunion but he will say he's trying to reconnect with Slash to make it seem less obvious) or he'll once again try to reunite STP. And I'd say within a decade or so he'll either die from a drug overdose or get caught with narcotics again and get a stiffer sentence, and he'll become a has-been.

That's pretty harsh.

I don't think a new STP album would flop, but even if it did, Shangri-La at it's worst is better then most of Velvet Revolver. I'm sure that whatever they put out would still have a fanbase and people to connect with, STP has gotten an adreneline shot the heart as of recent years.

But him crawling back to Slash and Duff?...I don't see that happening, no.

I'd prefer an STP reunion with a proper album; my concern is that it wasn't an organic thing that happened. It was kind of like Scott bailed VR because it wasn't doing so great and jumped on STP to gain back some success/popularity/etc.

[FunkyMonk]

At least the band has still got it. I'm going to try and have faith and think that Scott was just having an off night, it'll get better.