Ian Astbury (ex The Cult) was interviewed by Poptones and in the interview they asked about VR:

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What about Velvet Revolver?

I was asked to rehearsal. Was sent the tape. But you know what? I never felt it. So I turned it down. But there you go - they have probably sold about ten million records but there is no point in selling ten million records if you aren't enjoying it. I did play the completed record and there is a lot of craft, melody and it is a good record in that genre.

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Full interview