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Atheist's Kelly Shaefer Reveals Velvet Revolver Audition Demos

7/22/2025

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Atheist's Kelly Shaefer recently unveiled demos from his 2003 audition for Velvet Revolver, showcasing his powerful melodic rock vocals. Despite his roots in death metal, he kept that background under wraps during the audition. Shaefer reminisced about the near-miss for the role, expressing gratitude for the chance to jam with the iconic band.

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Atheist's Kelly Shaefer recently unveiled demos from his 2003 audition for Velvet Revolver, showcasing his powerful melodic rock vocals. Despite his roots in death metal, he kept that background under wraps during the audition. Shaefer reminisced about the near-miss for the role, expressing gratitude for the chance to jam with the iconic band.