Stone Temple Pilots
Formed: 1990
From:
San Diego,
CA,
United States
Last Known Status: Regrouped
Latest Stone Temple Pilots News
Below is our complete Stone Temple Pilots news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Stone Temple Pilots Sued By Record Label
Reuters has issued the following report from Emily Chasan:
Alternative rock band STONE TEMPLE PILOTS said it was surprised by a lawsuit from it's record label this week, and hopes to return to the studio to record a new album soon.
Warner Music Group Corp.'s Atlantic Records label on Thursday sued the band's lead singer Scott Weiland and drummer Eric Kretz for trying to end their recording contract early.
"Stone Temple Pilots were deeply disappointed to see that Atlantic filed a surprise lawsuit against two members of the (group) when they were in the middle of what were believed to be cordial and positive discussions about (Stone Temple Pilots) returning to the studio to make a new album after 5 years," the group said in an e-mailed statement late Thursday night.
According to the lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, the record company wants the band to record a seventh album and deliver up to two more albums if the record label decides they want them.
The suit claims that Weiland and Kretz threatened to stop performing under their contract and have indicated they want to end the agreement unless Atlantic makes significant changes.
"Should everyone operate in good faith, (Stone Temple Pilots) are certain that a new album from the band will be available soon," the band's statement said.
Read the full article at Reuters.
Scott Weiland A Mess At Music Festival
Tunelab Music reports that Stone Temple Pilots front-man Scott Weiland appeared thinner than normal, confused, and mumbling to the crowd in Holmdel, New Jersey on Saturday night May, 31st. Weiland noted that this was a hometown show for half of the band, the brothers Robert and Dean DeLeo, who play bass and guitar. “Sometimes you make crazy choices,” Weiland said, in a distinctly undefiant tone.”I apologize for …” he started to add. “Apology accepted, brother,” Robert DeLeo said quickly, changing the subject and hustling on with the show.
Fans have reported that it took the band over an hour just to hit the stage after it was setup for them.
Check out a few pictures here and here as well as video footage of the incident below. More...
The Binary Code Cancels Tour With Mabus
New Jersey technical death metal band, The Binary Code, have canceled their tour with Mabus. The band discusses the details behind the decision:
“We are in shared aggreance with Mabus that the tour we have had booked for months now has become unfeasible because of gas prices, and economical situations amongst the states we were hitting.”
”Back earlier this year when we began booking the tour, everything sounded logistical, there weren't so many problems in front of us. We were SO excited to go out and play in all of the different states, so it saddens us that we will not be able to make it out in June/July.”
”However, we have some really cool bands that want to get together for tours in the future very soon, so we'll see what happens, and keep you all posted.”
”On a good note, recording is going well, STP song is coming up soon, and we still have some good shows lined up. We'll post upcoming dates soon.”
Stone Temple Pilots Announces More Shows
Reunited grunge rockers Stone Temple Pilots have announced the following additional dates:
May 25 - Wallingford, CT - Chevrolet Theatre
Jun. 04 - Detroit, MI - The Fillmore Detroit
Jul. 05 - Indianola, IA - National Balloon Classic Field
Jul. 11 - Montreal, QC - Bell Centre
Jul. 15 - Canandaigua, NY - Constellation Performing Arts Center
Jul. 29 - Phoenix, AZ - Dodge Theatre
Aug. 02 - Oklahoma City, OK - Zoo Amphitheatre
Aug. 3 - Southaven, MS - DeSoto Civic Center
Aug. 16 - Elisabeth, IN - Caesar's Casino
Sep. 01 - Spokane, WA - Greyhound Park
Sep. 05 - Sacramento, CA - Raley Field
Sep. 07 - Santa Barbara, CA - County Bowl
Oct. 24 - New Orleans, LA - Voodoo Festival
Oct. 25 - Dallas, TX - Pizza Hut Park
Oct. 26 - Corpus Christi, TX - Concrete Street Amphitheatre
The band will kick off it's tour tomorrow when they perform at the Rock on the Range festival in Columbus, Ohio.
Another Black Day Releases Second New Song Online
Florida metallers, ANOTHER BLACK DAY, have posted the title track of their album, "ANOTHER BLACK DAY," online at this location.
ANOTHER BLACK DAY are currently on the road in support of their upcoming breakthrough release, touring with Drowning Pool and Egypt Central. Dates are as follows:
5/14 - Greenville, South Carolina at Handlebar w/ Drowning Pool
5/20 - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania at Westshore Hardware Bar w/ Drowning Pool
5/21 - Cambridge, Maryland at Sail Winds Park w/ Drowning Pool
5/23 - Lynchburg, Virginia at Cattle Annies w/ Drowning Pool
5/24 - Grand Rapids, Michigan at The Intersection w/ Drowning Pool
5/25 - Rockford, Illinois at Rockford Speedway - WXRX Wing Ding w/Black Stone Cherry, Theory of A Deadman
6/07 - Kansas City, Missouri at Liberty Memorial- Rockfest 2008 w/Stone Temple Pilots, Saliva, Chevelle, Sevendust
Scott Weiland Released From Jail
In a somewhat shocking move, Stone Temple Pilots/ ex-Velvet Revolver singer Scott Weiland has been released from prison after serving a mere thirteen minutes in jail!
Apparantly he turned himself in to the authorities at 8:55 in the morning and was officially booked not long after noon. He was then assigned a housing location at 6:41 but was released at 6:54.
Scott Weiland was wanted by the authorities on an outstanding DUI charge from November. He was scheduled to serve eight days in jail.
Scott Weiland will be touring with Stone Temple Pilots this summer and is also recording a new, double disc solo album.
Watch STP's Jimmy Kimmel Performances Online
The Stone Temple Pilots' performances of “Vasoline” and “Trippin On a Hole in a Paper Heart” on last night's “Jimmy Kimmel Live” show have been posted online (embedded below, after the jump). More...
Scott Weiland To Release A Double Album
Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots/ ex Velvet Revolver) has posted the following statement via Myspace:
"I felt the need to check in and let everyone know what the latest and greatest is...as you know, my original band, STP, have reunited and are gearing up for our 4 month tour of the U.S. this summer. I'm really excited to be back in cohoots with my old buddies and share that tingly feeling when we perform.
"I've been crazy busy since coming off tour and never get the chance to sleep in anymore! I have been working on my solo record, which will be a double album due for a November release. It's gonna be awesome, with many different musical influences like rock, punk, R&B as well as an eclectic blend that we've come up with over the years. Can't wait for everyone to hear it. I'm also in the process of writing my autobiography along with famed writer David Ritz, also due out toward the end of the year. It will be a collection of stories, experiences and lessons throughout my life. Definitely a good read.
"Well, I gotta hit the studio now. Ill do my best to check in every now and then. I want you to know, I ALWAYS appreciate the love and support and am excited to give you all a great tour."
NIN and STP Set For Voodoo Music Experience
Nine Inch Nails and Stone Temple Pilots will headline the 10th Voodoo Music Experience with R.E.M., Billbord.com has revealed. The event will be held Oct. 24-26 at New Orleans' City Park; tickets begin going on sale Friday (May 2).
Also on the bill are the Neville Brothers, making their first appearance at Voodoo Music Experience. Additional local acts set to appear include the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Irving Mayfield's New Orleans Jazz Orchestra and the New Orleans Bingo! Show.
Last year's Voodoo Music Experience featured performances by Rage Against The Machine, Smashing Pumpkins, Wilco, Tiesto, Kings Of Leon, Ben Harper, Fall Out Boy, Common, Sinead O'Connor, Galactic and the Black Crowes.
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Scott Weiland Jailed For Eight Days
According to Undercover.com.au, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS frontman Scott Weiland (ex- VELVET REVOLVER), was sentenced on Monday (April 28) to eight days jail following his arrest for DUI in November last year. Weiland, who recently announced that he's rejoining his old group the Stone Temple Pilots, entered a no contest plea to his second DUI conviction in a Californian court. He was ordered to serve eight days jail, complete an alcohol education program for 18-months and pay fines of $2,000. The 40-year-old rocker must have served his jail term by May 28.
Scott Weiland Recording Solo CD With Steve Albini
Billboard.com reports that Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland is recording his second solo album with famed indie rock producer Steve Albini and plans to release it in November.
Ex-Velvet Revolver vocalist Weiland broke the news earlier this week on "The Howard Stern Show," during which No Doubt drummer Adrian Young called in to reveal he is also participating on the project.
According to Weiland's publicist, the as-yet-untitled solo set will be released on Weiland's Soft Drive label, with distribution through RED/Sony. It is unknown if Weiland's previously recorded collaboration with producer Pharrell Williams, "Happy," will appear on the album.
Weiland's solo debut, "12 Bar Blues," was released in 1998. "My music is a little bit different, obviously, than Velvet Revolver music," Weiland told Billboard in late 2006, when he proclaimed the solo album to be "three-quarters done." "It's a little bit more on the esoteric side."
As previously reported, Stone Temple Pilots will embark on an extensive reunion tour May 17 at Columbus, Ohio,'s Rock on the Range festival, and have tentative plans to hit the studio later this year.
Scott Weiland Working On Second Solo Record
Stone Temple Pilots and former Velvet Revolver frontman Scott Weiland has revealed to infamous DJ Howard Stern that he is currently working on the follow up to his 1998 solo album "12 Bar Blues". As of yet, he has not revealed a release date or album title. The only detail announced is that he will be joined by No Doubt drummer Adrian Young on the album.
Stone Temple Pilots Bassist Speaks On New Material
According to Gary Graff from Billboard.com, some new STONE TEMPLE PILOTS music may be in the offing, but it's not likely to surface until after the reunited rockers finish touring later this year.
"I think new material will come probably after this tour," bassist Robert DeLeo tells Billboard.com. "I think the whole thing now is kind of getting back and re-acclimating ourselves to the songs that we know. I think that's gonna make for a better atmosphere and better performances ... instead of doing a new record.
"Then, after this tour finishes, I think we're gonna be in a position where we've gotten to know each other again, and I think it's gonna be time to hit the studio."
DeLeo says he and his brother, STP guitarist Dean DeLeo are "always, always, always" working on new songs and often think of whether they'd be material suited to STP. "There's always stuff brewing," he notes.
STP Announce North American Tour Dates
According to Mitchell Peters from Billboard.biz, the reunited STONE TEMPLE PILOTS solidified their summer reunion tour plans last night (April 7) with a brief performance at the former estate of magician Harry Houdini, tucked away in Los Angeles' Hollywood Hills.
The group's 30-minute set, its first since disbanding in 2002, featured modern rock radio staples such as 'Big Empty', 'Plush', 'Interstate Love Song' and 'Vasoline'. Frontman Scott Weiland didn't say much, but he made one thing clear to the hundreds of radio contest winners, celebrities and music industry onlookers: "We're back and we're going on tour this summer."
As previously reported, STP will embark on a full-fledged summer amphitheater tour of North America, beginning with the Rock on the Range festival on May 17 at Columbus, Ohio's Columbus Crew Stadium. Live Nation will produce many dates on the upcoming 65-date trek. The group's last tour in 2002 grossed nearly $1.3 million from 13 concerts that drew approximately 42,000 concertgoers, according to Billboard Boxscore. More...
Video Of STP Reunion Show Posted Online
Footage has surfaced of Stone Temple Pilots first show together in nearly eight years. You can watch the fan filmed clip of "Big Empty" below.
Guitarist Dean DeLeo has said that once the bands reunion tour has finished, they will hit the studio and begin working on a new album.
Lead singer Scott Weiland was last week sacked by the members of Velvet Revolver, citing erratic behaviour as a reason. More...
Stone Temple Pilots To Play On Jimmy Kimmel In May
The reunited STONE TEMPLE PILOTS will be the featured musical guests on ABC-TV's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on the Thursday, May 1 episode (which will actually air the morning of May 2 beginning at 12:05 a.m.).
According to Billboard.com, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS will next week announce plans for a summer tour of more than 50 amphitheaters.
The group has already confirmed a handful of festival dates, beginning with the Rock on the Range festival in Columbus, Ohio, on May 17-18.
Further details about STP's tour will be announced during an April 7 news conference at the Harry Houdini Estate in Los Angeles. It is still unclear whether the band will record new material.
Although STONE TEMPLE PILOTS broke up in 2002 under less than friendly circumstances, both singer Scott Weiland — who just parted ways with VELVET REVOLVER following a very public ar of words — and guitarist Dean DeLeo have said that the band members are all on good terms now. Weiland even told The Pulse of Radio he could envision making another STP album. "We were never a band that felt like we needed to lean too hard onto our muscle," he said. "We always felt like we had enough beauty and enough finesse in our music, you know, while we were together, that could carry us into a long career. So for us to make a record at an older age doesn't seem like a stretch, you know, 'cause we were never all about brawn."
The last STP album, "Shangri-La-Dee-Da", came out in 2001. The band's initial success in the early and mid-'90s was derailed in the latter part of the decade by Weiland's well-documented drug problems and arrests.
Weiland, who recently spent time in rehab at an undisclosed location, has struggled with substance abuse problems for more than a decade, although he has reportedly been clean for nearly four years until now. Questions about his condition flared a few weeks ago when he missed a VELVET REVOLVER performance at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, claiming transportation problems.
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Scott Weiland And Velvet Revolver Parting Ways
VELVET REVOLVER members - Slash, Duff McKagan, Matt Sorum and Dave Kushner - have announced that they are parting ways with singer Scott Weiland.
Weiland has issued the following statement to EW.com:
"After reading the comment by Duff, Matt, Dave and the illustrious "GUITAR HERO," Saul Hudson, a.k.a Slash, I find it humorous that the so called four "founding members" of Velvet Revolver, better known to themselves as "the Project" before I officially named the band, would decide to move on without me after I had already claimed the group dead in the water on March 20 in Glasgow.
"In response to Slash's comment regarding my commitment, I have to say it is a blatant and tired excuse to cover up the truth.
"The truth of the matter is that the band had not gotten along on multiple levels for some time. On a musical level, there were moments of joy, inspiration, fun... at times, but let's not forget the multiple trips to rehab every member of the band had taken (with the exception of one member, no need to mention his name).
"Personally speaking, I choose to look forward to the future and performing with a group of friends I have known my entire life, people who have always had my back.
"This also speaks to my commitment to my music and my fellow band mates in STP and to the fans who I feel would much rather watch a group of musicians who enjoy being together as opposed to a handful of discontents who at one time used to call themselves a gang.
"p.s. - don't be fooled by veiled trickery
"p.p.s - good hunting lads, I think Sebastian Bach would be a fantastic choice." More...
Slash Says Velvet Revolver Will Tour Again
Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash has told the BBC that the bands current European tour will not be their last, despite comments made by front-man Scott Weiland stating otherwise. According to the article the band will be concentrating on their next studio album.
Rumors of a tour with Led Zeppelin, which were actually started by bassist Duff McKagen, have been circulating, however Slash said that, “We’ve got another record to do and we’re not even thinking about that.“
10 Years To Film "Beautiful" Video
Knoxville, Tennessee's 10 YEARS will film a video for the group's new single, "Beautiful", with director Paul Boyd (THE ROOTS, THE CULT). The song comes off the band's new album, "Division", which is scheduled for release on May 13 via Republic/Universal.
The new CD follows up the band's 2005 debut, "The Autumn Effect".
One tune on "Division", titled "Focus", was co-written with STONE TEMPLE PILOTS guitarist Dean DeLeo.
10 YEARS has started to unveil its first tour dates in support "Division". According to the band's MySpace page, the group will play a single date in Nashville on March 19 before beginning a stretch of headlining shows and radio festivals on April 11 in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Drummer Brian Vodinh told The Pulse of Radio it's a great feeling to be able to play new songs on the road. "The bottom line is the new stuff is just fun to play," he said. "It's upbeat and, you know, every band goes through the whole same thing: when you tour behind an album for however long, even if it's just a year, it's just refreshing to bring out new stuff and, you know, have a different vibe onstage. We're really confident in the new material and I'll tell you, we'd better be after the nightmare it was to get this album done."
New Velvet Revolver Video Posted Online
The video for VELVET REVOLVER's 'Get Out The Door' has been posted online at YouTube, courtesty of thegunsonline.com. Obviously we would like to host the video right here but unfortunately enabling is disabled.
Velvet Revolver's future looks to be in serious question lately. Frontman Scott Weiland was recently arrested for driving whilst intoxicated, spent 30 days in rehab and decided to plead not guilty in his drugs case. He is also scheduled to reform his former outfit, Stone Temple Pilots and play a handful of reunion shows with the band.