Courtney Devores of The Charlotte Observer recently conducted an interview with legendary guitarist Slash and was able to get this small nugget from him.

The Charlotte Observer: Where does VELVET REVOLVER stand on finding a new singer?

Slash: There was truth to the rumor that we were looking at Corey Taylor (SLIPKNOT, STONE SOUR), but then I left for tour. So there's nothing being done at the moment. No decision.

It isn't like we didn't tell you. We were the first to report the news before a lot of other news sites were reporting it. (link) Does this mean that Velvet Revolver has a lead singer, but are waiting for Slash and Duff to come back from their tours? What would Corey Taylor sound like with Velvet Revolver? I am intrigued to hear what a harsher, vocalist will add to Velvet Revolver. Might it sound like this: