Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance for “Slither”

Double LP on 180-Gram Black Vinyl

What began as a 2002 jam session involving Guns N’ Roses alumni Slash, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum turned into The Project. A well-publicized search for a singer seemed to last forever, but when Scott Weiland, of Stone Temple Pilots fame, came onboard, The Project became Velvet Revolver. Contraband is the group’s 2004 critically acclaimed debut studio album.

The music here includes many of Guns N’ Roses’ trademarks, including the blistering guitar of Slash, but Velvet Revolver adds a touch of maturity to the hedonistic style. Contraband debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified double platinum by the RIAA. The commercial success was helped by the impact of the singles “Slither” and “Fall To Pieces,” which both reached #1 on the Mainstream Rock Chart.

Released: 5/20/14