Kelly Shaefer of Atheist: My Velvet Revolver Audition | Ep. 523

8/18/2025

Appetite for Distortion

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43:18

Before Scott Weiland officially became the lead singer of Velvet Revolver, Slash and company went through hundreds of audition tapes. How close was Kelly Shaefer (vocalist of Atheist / Neurotica) to landing that gig first? Join us for his epic VR tale, parenting tips, and much more! More info: https://www.facebook.com/AtheistBand/ https://www.instagram.com/atheistband https://www.facebook.com/kellyshaefer Kelly's demos with VR: https://youtu.be/5SWl0otjqN0?si=xRYwtJS3jhxtSxrG Our website: www.afdpod.com

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Kelly Shaefer of Atheist: My Velvet Revolver Audition | Ep. 523

Appetite for Distortion

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