Original GNR Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/matt-sorum-talks-guns-n-rosesvelvet-revolver/Matt Sorum Talks Guns N’ Roses/Velvet Revolver01/03/2012 10:50amFormer Guns N’ Roses and current Velvet Revolver drummer Matt Sorum has spoken on the future of both bands and Guns N’ Roses’ Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction.That Matt Sorum chap has commented on Guns N’ Roses’ Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction, as well as the future of Velvet Revolver, who recently reunited for a special gig with original singer Scott Weiland.“People keep asking me about the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, and I’m really like the last guy to ask,” he told Komp 92.3 Radio in Las Vegas. “I was the guy that joined Guns N’ Roses and I was lucky to get the gig. And I was sort of there to be of service to the rest of the band. And the band is Axl Rose, Slash, Duff McKagan and Izzy Stradlin. Yeah, was I in the band? Sure. But when it comes down to making the decisions, I was the last guy to hear about it. So when people ask me [about Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame], I go, ‘To be honest with you, I really don’t know what’s gonna happen.’ I just don’t know. Will I be there and be available for whatever happens? Yeah.“And at the same time, I would like to see [original Guns N' Roses drummer] Steven Adler up there. . . We are getting along now, which is great, because there was a lot of years where, I think — and I’ve said this in the press before — I was sort of like the guy who was having sex with his ex-girlfriend, you know what I mean?! It’s like, you don’t like the guy at all if you don’t know him, but it still pisses you off. It’s like, ‘He’s with my old lady’ kind of thing. But I think once he got to know me, he realized that I wasn’t there to [screw] him over or whatever, and if it wouldn’t have been me, it would have been some other guy. It’s like he was out of the band. I think people maybe that are GN’R fans of the original lineup have to kind of look at it that way.“Guns N’ Roses would have either imploded completely after Steven, or someone would have come and replaced him. There was about three or four guys they tried out before me, and luckily, I was the guy that sort of stepped into that position. After a lot of years and a lot of healing for Steven, he was able to accept the fact that that was the situation. And I have always supported him in the fact that, I said in the press a few times, if Guns N’ Roses ever got back together, it would be cool if I played the ‘Use Your Illusion’ stuff and he played the ‘Appetite’ stuff, and if he was healthy enough to do that, I would support him on that. To me, it’s not about the money, ’cause if it does come down, which, I don’t wanna tell you what the offers have been, but I know they’re in the multi-, multi-million-dollar range. Yeah, if I was asked, what would I say? Probably yes. But Steven’s in line for that before I am.“As far as GN’R and the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, me and him are gonna go there together; I said I’d meet him there. It’s part of our lives, it’s part of what we’ve done and what we accomplished. And he was there for the beginning and I was the guy that came in and, basically, went out there and helped send the GN’R message to the rest of the world.”Of Velvet Revolver status he adds; “”We haven’t closed the door on it, because it’s not a thing that we really wanna break up, but at the same time, we haven’t found the right guy. And to go back with Scott, it’s like a little bit dangerous good territory. I mean, I love the guy. The chemistry, as a band, is great onstage, but backstage it wasn’t great. I think, for me, I’m at a certain age now where it’s like I wanna be able to go out and play music and have a really good time doing it. If I make some money, that’s great, too. But the main thing is, I don’t really wanna deal with too much crap anymore. I think we’re all getting a little too old.. We’re not 20 anymore, so going out there and having to deal with a bunch of crap is not really where our headspace is at.”It’s been suggested by keyboardist Dizzy Reed that the Guns N’ Roses original lineup will all be present at the Hall Of Fame induction in April. We’ll just have to wait and see… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auad Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 (edited) Good Interview. Matt is a cool guy.I always said that Scott is the only man to VR.Good to see the respect he have to Adler. Edited March 1, 2012 by auad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original GNR Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 I've always thought that if there was ever a reunion of the classic GNR line-up that Matt should play the Illusions stuff and Steven should play the Appetite stuff. Matt's played the Appetite songs a million times, but Steven was the drummer for Appetite and his drumming style suits that material far better. I don't think Steven would ever have played the Illusions songs, except Civil War, and Matt's drumming style is part of what gave the Illusions albums their epic sound. So IF there was ever a reunion gig or tour, set up two drum kits, let Steven play Appetite and Matt play Illusions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auad Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 I've always thought that if there was ever a reunion of the classic GNR line-up that Matt should play the Illusions stuff and Steven should play the Appetite stuff. Matt's played the Appetite songs a million times, but Steven was the drummer for Appetite and his drumming style suits that material far better. I don't think Steven would ever have played the Illusions songs, except Civil War, and Matt's drumming style is part of what gave the Illusions albums their epic sound. So IF there was ever a reunion gig or tour, set up two drum kits, let Steven play Appetite and Matt play Illusions.In theory is cool, but, IF there was ever a reunion, not Matt or Steven will be invited for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original GNR Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 I've always thought that if there was ever a reunion of the classic GNR line-up that Matt should play the Illusions stuff and Steven should play the Appetite stuff. Matt's played the Appetite songs a million times, but Steven was the drummer for Appetite and his drumming style suits that material far better. I don't think Steven would ever have played the Illusions songs, except Civil War, and Matt's drumming style is part of what gave the Illusions albums their epic sound. So IF there was ever a reunion gig or tour, set up two drum kits, let Steven play Appetite and Matt play Illusions.In theory is cool, but, IF there was ever a reunion, not Matt or Steven will be invited for that.Why do you say that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowlinWolf Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Many many props to Matt here. I have always been critical but he seems to have a good head on his shoulders. If they do play at the HOF I am stoked to hear that he would like to see the original 5 guys play. That really is the only 5 guys that should be on that stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original GNR Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 Many many props to Matt here. I have always been critical but he seems to have a good head on his shoulders. If they do play at the HOF I am stoked to hear that he would like to see the original 5 guys play. That really is the only 5 guys that should be on that stage.GNR is Axl, Slash, Izzy, Duff and Steven but i think Matt should also be up there since he played on all of the Illusions songs except Civil War. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YOUCOULDBEMINE. Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 And on the drums: BARON VON STORMyes. impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auad Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 I've always thought that if there was ever a reunion of the classic GNR line-up that Matt should play the Illusions stuff and Steven should play the Appetite stuff. Matt's played the Appetite songs a million times, but Steven was the drummer for Appetite and his drumming style suits that material far better. I don't think Steven would ever have played the Illusions songs, except Civil War, and Matt's drumming style is part of what gave the Illusions albums their epic sound. So IF there was ever a reunion gig or tour, set up two drum kits, let Steven play Appetite and Matt play Illusions.In theory is cool, but, IF there was ever a reunion, not Matt or Steven will be invited for that.Why do you say that?In a recent interview, Axl said so in case there was a reunion, happen without Matt or Steven, with others would consider him to some shows. look for this information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jekylhyde Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Damn, Matt seems like a really cool dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31illusions Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Great interview. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 And on the drums: BARON VON STORMyes. impressive.He's still using that name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreblack Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 not long to go now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jekylhyde Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I think that Baron von Storm was for that one project only... He didn't legally chance his name or anything like that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Matt is cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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