Velvet Revolver

Velvet Revolver made the dreams of hard rock fans come true in 2004. Featuring three members of Guns n' Roses – Slash, Duff McKagen and Matt Sorum – and the former frontman for Stone Temple Pilots, Scott Weiland, Revolver had the musical pedigree and the chops to create exquisitely bombastic glam metal. And they delivered the goods. Their debut album, Contraband, has now gone platinum with two hit singles, "Fall to Pieces' and "Slither." Better yet, they bring good meaning to the term "supergroup." The band is set to perform at the 47th annual Grammys, where they are up for three awards. —EP