Velvet Revolver Denied Visas by Japanese Immigration
Despite the fact that they were allowed to tour here back in 2005, Velvet Revolver has discovered that they are no longer allowed in Japan:
US hard rockers Velvet Revolver have cancelled a tour of Japan after being denied visas due to past scuffles with the law.
The band, featuring three members of rock legends Guns N’ Roses and the Stone Temple Pilots’ volatile former frontman Scott Weiland, issued an apology to Japanese fans on their website.
“We don’t understand why the authorities won’t give us visas when they granted them for us in 2005 for what was a successful tour and a great experience. We love Japan and look forward to our return there,” they said.
“The increasingly tough Japanese immigration officials are taking exception with the backgrounds of various band members, which have included arrests,” they said, adding they would appeal the decision.
