thumb|right|Slash and Scott Weiland during a Velvet Revolver concert in London in 2007 In 2002, Slash reunited with Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum for a Randy Castillo tribute concert. Realizing that they still had the chemistry of their days in Guns N' Roses, they decided to form a new band together. Former Guns N' Roses guitarist Izzy Stradlin was initially involved, but left after the others decided to find a lead singer. Dave Kushner, who had previously played with McKagan in Loaded, then joined the band on rhythm guitar. For many months, the four searched for a lead singer by listening to offered demo tapes, a monotonous process documented by VH1. Eventually, former Stone Temple Pilots vocalist Scott Weiland joined the band.
thumb|right|Slash and Scott Weiland during a Velvet Revolver concert in London in 2007 In 2002, Slash reunited with Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum for a Randy Castillo tribute concert Realizing that they still had the chemistry of their days in Guns N' Roses, they decided to form a new band together. Former Guns N' Roses guitarist Izzy Stradlin was initially involved, but left after the others decided to find a lead singer. Dave Kushner, who had previously played with McKagan in Loaded, then joined the band on rhythm guitar For many months, the four searched for a lead singer by listening to offered demo tapes, a monotonous process documented by VH1 Eventually, former Stone Temple Pilots vocalist Scott Weiland joined the band.