Velvet Revolver Needs a New Label, They Part from Sony's RCA

     MUSIC NEWS-  With the the long-awaited release of Axl Rose's version of Gun N' Roses' Chinese Democracy upon us (and internet leaks already), seems that Velvet Revolver has been dropped by their record label, RCA.  Despite rumors that it was due to low sales figures, it's apparently not the case, at least according to Slash. His official fansite, snakepit.org reports: "Slash says 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".  VR features ex-GnR members Slash (at left) , Duff McKagan, Matt Sorum, along with guitarist Dave Kushner.  The band released two albums via RCA/Sony BMG; Contraband (2004), and its follow-up, Libertad (200&).  The band has continue to tour until April of this year, when they dumped singer Scott Weiland for weird behavior and drug use. Weiland has since returned to his old band, Stone Temple Pilots .  Since the summer, VR has been auditioning several possible replacements for Mr Weiland. Among the rumored candidates are ex-Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach, former MTV VJ Steve Isaacs (who sang for The Panic Channel), ex-Spacehog vocalist Royston Langdon and Lenny Kravitz (which has been outrighted denied by Lenny and VR).