Scott Weiland recently made a remark that suggested Velvet Revolver hire Sebastian Bach as their new lead singer. The claim seemed to be made in jest, as Bach had been one of the original candidates that Velvet Revolver considered when they first formed back in 2004.

During yesterday's interview with Tampa's 98 Rock, Bach addressed the rumors: "I've talked to Slash recently ... I think it'd be really awkward for me to join that band," Bach stated. He explained that his new solo album, Angel Down, is his top priority and admitted that he likes his new music more than the Velvet Revolver records. When it comes to old music — he'd rather play his old Skid Row songs.

Bach also spoke out on his relationship with Axl Rose, and how that figured into his decision: "I wouldn't just join the band, just to join the band. If we came up with some incredible new songs, then maybe I'd think about it, but honestly, I'm very close friends with Axl, ... he's been so nice to me — he's helped me out my whole career. In Skid Row he helped us out, and in my solo band he brought me around the world, and then sang three songs on my new CD, which is pretty mind-blowing. I don't know... It's a cutthroat business, but Axl's been so nice to me. I don't think I would feel comfortable just joining Velvet Revolver and singing his songs every night. So I don't think that's gonna happen."

Bach's Angel Down is out right now, and you can catch him on tour this summer.

Velvet Revolver have been in the hunt for a new singer since the band booted Weiland on April 1. After that, Slash and Weiland publicly feuded over the split.

Who do you think would make the best lead vocalist for Velvet Revolver? Should the band hire an unknown singer? Or maybe ... they should bury the hatchet and bring Guns N' Roses back to life and make us all happy. Discuss in the comments below!