2002.10.07 - Loaded Online - Update on the Duff, Slash & Matt project

The second guitarist in the Duff, Slash & Matt project is Loaded's Dave Kushner. Izzy might be writing songs with them, but won't go on tour. That's why they got Dave.

They are very close to get a singer. Right now they have a guy from Neurotica singing. It's not known if this is the new singer or just a temporary solution.

Regarding Loaded:
Loaded is taking a break. Stuart is officially out of the band and Geoff is working on other projects.

While Axl Rose's latest incarnation of Guns N' Roses are back in the game, former members Slash, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum are working together again (with writing contributions by Izzy Stradlin) and it looks like they've found a singer to flesh out the band. According to Slash's and McKagan's Web sites, Kelly Shaefer from Neurotica has been auditioning to handle mic duties for the boys and a decision is expected soon. ...

IZZY STRADLIN Makes New Music With Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Bandmates

Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Izzy Stradlin is contributing to the songwriting process for the new band formed by his ex-GN'R bandmates Slash (guitar), Duff McKagan (bass) and Matt Sorum (drums), according to www.snakepit.org. More than 40 songs are said to have been completed for the as-yet-unnamed project, which is still on the lookout for a suitable lead vocalist. "The hard part is finding a singer," Slash is reported to have said about the ongoing search, which has included auditions by ex-BUCKCHERRY frontman Joshua Todd and current NEUROTICA singer Kelly Shaefer, among others.

Although Izzy is said to be involved in the writing process for the group's upcoming debut album, he will not be touring with the band, who are likely to recruit a session guitarist (possibly McKagan's LOADED bandmate Dave Kushner) for all live appearances in support of the CD.