3 Doors Down

The first single "Let Me Go" is already gaining airplay on rock and alternative formats. Shoot the Sh*t Velvet Revolver Fansite (http://velvetrevolver.pink-buzz.com/). 3 Doors Down released their third studio album on February 8, 2005. As of 2005, Velvet Revolver consisted of. The album went on to sell over 3 million copies.
. "Here Without You" became another multi-format smash while singles "The Road I'm On" and "Away From The Sun" were minor hits. In addition to this, they are slated to open for Black Sabbath in Europe this summer, before likely finishing a second album sometime this fall.

It also became their second biggest hit to date on rock radio, spending 17 weeks on top of the chart (second only to the band's own "Loser"). For the Spring of 2005, the band has several Canadian dates lined up as well as a headlining arena tour for the U.S. Featuring a video in tribute to American troops, the single's popularity enabled the hit to remain on the charts for almost a year, again garnering multiple format airplay from rock to pop to alternative radio. Already, the band have toured both the United States and Europe twice, while also hitting Australia and Japan. In 2002, "Away from the Sun" was released with the hit single "When I'm Gone". As of March 2005, "Contraband" had sold roughly 1.6 million copies in the United States, and the rigorous touring in support of the album has reached global scales. While the band experienced a lot of exposure and fame for the singles on their first album, the followup proved to be just as successful. The prior has been remarkably successful not only in the rock circle but also on modern music stations.

The album went on to sell over 5 million copies, thanks to the longest running #1 single on rock radio in Billboard's chart history, "Loser" (21 weeks at #1), "Duck & Run" (a #1 rock smash) and another Top 40 crossover smash "Be Like That", which peaked at #25 on the Hot 100. Since then, the band has released two more singles: the ballad "Fall to Pieces" and the hard-rocker "Dirty Little Thing," both of which have videos featured for them. The single crossed over several formats, peaking at #1 on rock, alternative and pop radio. Slither, which is also the band's first music video, has also reached #64 on the Billboard Hot 100, gone top 20 in Finland and top 40 on a European composite chart, Canada, and Australia. They received international attention with the release of their song; "Kryptonite". The first single "Slither" topped a composite world modern rock chart in June, reached #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and #5 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. They signed to Universal Records in 2000 for their first record, The Better Life. The Contraband album was released in June 2004 debuting at #1 on the Billboard album charts, #11 on the British album charts, and #2 in the Australian charts.

3 Doors Down is an American alternative rock band, they were formed in 1997. It recorded its first album Contraband in the latter part of 2003 with recording complicated by Weiland's court appearances for drug charges and his subsequent sentencing to undertake rehabilitation. Away From the Sun #20 (Rock) / #5 (Hot AC). The band played their first live gig at the El Rey in Los Angeles in June 2003. Here Without You #5 US / #16 (Rock). The band is also responsible for a cover of Pink Floyd's "Money" featured at various parts in the movie The Italian Job. The Road I'm On #8 (Rock). Velvet Revolver recorded its first track "Set Me Free" for The Hulk soundtrack in 2003.

When I'm Gone #4 US / #1 (Rock) / #2 (Alternative). Slash suggested the name Revolver for the project and Weiland suggested the addition of Velvet to the title. Be Like That #25 US / #10 (Rock). Weiland heard the material and offered his services as the lead singer and the band clicked. Duck & Run #1 (Rock). Scott Weiland had become friends with McKagan and had played on the same bill as Kushner when Stone Temple Pilots were known as Mighty Joe Young and Kushner was in the Electric Love Hogs. Loser #51 US / #1 (Rock) / #2 (Alternative). A number of lead singers auditioned including the Canadian rock and roll icon Todd Kerns formerly of age of electric, Josh Todd formerly of Buckcherry, Sebastian Bach of Skid Row, Kelly Shaefer of Atheist/Neurotica and Travis Meeks of Days of the New but were unsuccessful.

Kryptonite #3 US / #1(Rock) / #1 (Alternative). The quartet then set about recruiting a lead singer with the recruitment process filmed by VH1. Seventeen Days (February 8, 2005, LP). The quartet were referred to under the temporary moniker, "The Project" pending the selection of a permanent name. Another 700 Miles (November 11, 2003, EP). Kushner went to school with Slash and had worked with McKagan in the band he'd played with before forming Velvet Revolver, "Loaded". Away from the Sun (November 12, 2002, LP). When Izzy Stradlin declined an invitation, the band recruited guitarist Dave Kushner who had previously played with Wasted Youth and Dave Navarro.

The Better Life (February 8, 2000, LP). They decided to form another band together. Velvet Revolver was formed when three Guns n' Roses alumni - Slash (guitar), Duff McKagan (bass) and Matt Sorum (drums) - joined together to play a benefit concert for fellow musician Randy Castillo in 2002. It also features Dave Kushner of the 80's hardcore punk band, Wasted Youth. Velvet Revolver is a Rock and roll supergroup with three former members of Guns n' Roses - Slash, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum along with Scott Weiland, the lead singer of Stone Temple Pilots.

VH1 Velvet Revolver biography (http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/velvet_revolver/bio.jhtml/). All Music Guide Velvet Revolver page (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&uid=UIDMISS70311071654390588&sql=Bzsd6vwvqa9tk/). dB Loss blurb, references article from Rolling Stone, 2004-01-08 (http://www.dbloss.com/2004/01/040108_velvet_revolver_taking_over_a_radio_near_you_soon.php). The Official Website (http://www.velvetrevolver.com/).

Contraband, was released on June 8, 2004. Matt Sorum - Drums (ex-Guns n' Roses). Duff McKagan - Bass (ex-Guns n' Roses). Dave Kushner - Guitar (ex Dave Navarro).

Slash - Guitar (ex-Guns n' Roses). Scott Weiland - Vocals (ex-Stone Temple Pilots).