Stone Temple Pilots
Formed: 1990
From:
San Diego,
CA,
United States
Last Known Status: Regrouped
Latest Stone Temple Pilots News
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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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Louder Than Life 2025 Announces Full Lineup
Louder Than Life 2025 promises one of the biggest and loudest festivals in North America this year. Over 160 bands will perform on 6 stages September 18, 19, 20, and 21 at the Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY for the 11th edition of Louder Than Life. Louder Than Life 2025 also marks the largest lineup in the history of producer Danny Wimmer Presents.
In addition to the return of metal legends Slayer, the four-day destination event will also feature Rob Zombie in a global exclusive performance of Astro-Creep: 2000 in honor of the album’s 25th anniversary, plus Marilyn Manson on Thursday; Avenged Sevenfold, Sleep Token and Breaking Benjamin on Friday; Deftones, Bad Omens and A Perfect Circle on Saturday; and Bring Me The Horizon, $uicideboy$ and Evanescence on Sunday.
The festival will also feature performances from Knocked Loose, Three Days Grace, Lamb of God, Mudvayne, I Prevail, Spiritbox, All Time Low, Dream Theater, Stone Temple Pilots, Motionless in White, Cypress Hill, Acid Bath, DOWN, Lorna Shore, Bruce Dickinson, and many more.
“Louder Than Life has always been about showcasing the future of rock and heavy music while honoring the legends who paved the way. Bands like Bring Me The Horizon, Sleep Token, Bad Omens, $uicideboy$, Motionless In White, Spiritbox, I Prevail, Slaughter To Prevail, Lorna Shore, Wage War, Dayseeker, and Knocked Loose aren’t just performing—they’re defining the next generation of headliners,” says Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents. “At the same time, pioneers like Slayer, Deftones, A Perfect Circle, and Avenged Sevenfold have set the standard, proving that this music is always evolving. This is where the past, present, and future of heavy music collide.”
“We’re coming back to Louder Than Life in Louisville. Get ready f*ckers!” says Slayer’s Tom Araya.
“We are very thrilled to finally be returning to America. We have missed our fans dearly and LOUDER THAN LIFE is one of our favorite festivals to play,” adds Bring Me The Horizon’s Oli Sykes.
“Louder Than Life 2025 will bring electrifying beats and bold bites to the Commonwealth,” says David S. Beck, president & CEO of Kentucky Venues. “As one of the nation’s largest and most celebrated music festivals, it continues to grow at the Kentucky Exposition Center, solidifying its place as a uniquely Kentucky experience and a must-visit event.”
While festival producers Danny Wimmer Presents have unveiled some of the Louder Than Life 2025 bands in recent weeks, the full music lineup--including several reunions and rare performances--is as follows for the 11th year of the fan-favorite event: More...
Psychosexual (Ex-FFDP) Premiere New Covers EP
Psychosexual, the band lead by ex-Five Finger Death Punch drummer Jeremy Spencer, premiere their new covers EP “Songs To Stalk You By“. That six-song effort finds Spencer reuniting with Five Finger Death Punch's Jason Hook (guitars) on the included covers of Kiss‘ “Watchin’ You” and Queensrÿche‘s “Gonna Get Close To You“.
You can stream the entire EP below:
The track listing for the EP:
01 – “Watchin’ You” (Kiss cover) (feat. Jason Hook)
02 – “Sex Type Thing” (Stone Temple Pilots cover)
03 – “Gonna Get Close To You” (Queensrÿche cover) (feat. Jason Hook)
04 – “Love You To Death” (Type O Negative cover)
05 – “Love You Till Tuesday” (David Bowie cover)
06 – “Every Breath You Take” (The Police cover)
Comments Psychosexual singer ‘Devil Daddy‘: More...
"Monster Energy Fort Rock" Fest Lineup Announced
An official announcement has been made concerning the lineup for the 2018 edition of the ‘Monster Energy Fort Rock‘ festival. The Festival will be held at its new home at Markham Park in Sunrise, FL and features the following lineups: More...
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Sunday Old School: Stone Temple Pilots
This week, it was sadly confirmed that Scott Weiland, the former vocalist of Stone Temple Pilots and supergroup Velvet Revolver, had passed away at the age of 48. Perhaps the most tragic part of this news was that not too many people were surprised, given his long history of drug abuse. In spite of this, he was always respected for his outstanding vocal talents and unique stage presence that inspired dancing even during the heaviest songs he performed. This is the story of how he, the DeLeo brothers and drummer Eric Kretz made their name as one of the most popular bands in rock music, Stone Temple Pilots.
The story of how the group started is one that’s been debated. Most accounts claim that Scott Weiland met bassist Robert DeLeo at a Black Flag show, where they discussed their girlfriends and realised that they were dating the same girl, though in his autobiography, Weiland claims that he and his two friends, guitarist Corey Hicock and drummer David Allin had been chasing up DeLeo after seeing him perform with a band named Soi Disant. After convincing him to join them, the wrote for a few years before Allin left and was replaced by Eric Kretz, who the group had seen perform in Long Beach and not long after, Hicock also quit, with his place eventually being taken by Robert’s brother, Dean. The guitarist insisted that if he joined, the band would have to lose their name, Swing and so they settled on Mighty Joe Young, taken from the 1949 movie of the same name. More...
STP Issues Statement About Scott Weiland
This morning it was announced that former Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver singer Scott Weiland had passed away.
Now his former band mates Dean DeLeo, Robert DeLeo, and Eric Kretz have issued this statement online:
"Dear Scott, let us start by saying thank you for sharing your life with us. Together we crafted a legacy of music that has given so many people happiness and great memories. The memories are many, and they run deep for us.
"We know amidst the good and the bad you struggled, time and time again. It’s what made you who you were. You were gifted beyond words, Scott. Part of that gift was part of your curse.
"With deep sorrow for you and your family, we are saddened to see you go. All of our love and respect. We will miss you brother."
Although no cause of death has been revealed at this point, rumors have circulated that Weiland's death was due to serious drug abuse and reports have surfaced that cocaine was found at the scene.
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Ex-Stone Temple Pilots Singer Scott Weiland Dead
Update: The members of Stone Temple Pilots have now released a statement regarding Scott's death. Read it over here.
According to TMZ.com, former Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver singer Scott Weiland was found dead on his tour bus in Minnesota.
A source connected to Scott's band The Wildabouts says Weiland was found on the band's tour bus Thursday night around 9 pm, shortly before the The Wildabouts' live set at the Medina Ballroom. He was 48.
Stone Temple Pilots fired Weiland in 2013 after reuniting with him in 2010 for a series of tours and one self-titled album. The band had previously been on hiatus since 2002, primarily due to the singer's struggles with drugs and alcohol. The band then recruited new vocalist Chester Bennington.
First Annual Food Truck & Rock Carnival Announced
The first annual Food Truck & Rock Carnival will take place September 18th - 20th, 2015 at Oak Ridge Park in Clark, NJ and feature music from Godsmack, Slash, Lita Ford, Stone Temple Pilots, Puddle of Mudd, and more. The festival's organizers had this to say:
"In the 'age of the festival' – whether it be for food trucks, music festivals, beer festivals, etc. – several things are often left desired. Event-goers want fun for all ages, including entertainment that the entire family can enjoy, with activities, music, and refreshments available throughout the event. What if you could experience all of those things, with a classic carnival experience, FREE food truck competition featuring 40+ trucks, four stages of continuous live music from chart-topping, Grammy-winning artists, beer gardens, pro-wrestling, and more, all in one weekend?
"This September 18th, 19th and 20th, the first annual Food Truck & Rock Carnival comes to Oak Ridge Park in Clark, NJ – and believe it or not – features all of the above and more! In addition to celebrating the rock n’ roll lifestyle, the Food Truck & Rock Carnival includes fun for all ages and walks of life.
"Several Food Truck & Rock Carnival activities will offer FREE admission to all, with daily events including live music, GCW pro-wrestling, food truck competitions, karaoke and discount, high-energy amusement rides. The event will also include a special vendor village."
Tickets range from $29.99 for a single day pass to the absurd $4,499 "Rock Cabana" package featuring photo shoots with the bands. Ticket info is available right here. More...
Aftershock 2015 Festival Lineup Announced
The fourth annual Monster Energy Aftershock Festival will feature a lineup of hard rock, alternative and metal artists, as well as an expanded festival site with onsite camping Saturday, October 24th and Sunday, October 25th at its new home at Gibson Ranch just outside Sacramento, CA. In addition, the festival will feature live, in-ring matches with WWE’s NXT Superstars.
The band lineup for Aftershock 2015 includes Slipknot, Faith No More, Deftones, Shinedown, Jane’s Addiction, Marilyn Manson, Coheed & Cambria, Stone Temple Pilots, Breaking Benjamin, Seether, and more (daily lineup below).
Corey Taylor of Slipknot says, "We are really looking forward to playing Aftershock in Sacramento! A lot of great bands--can't wait to see everyone, from Manson to Clutch. Sacramento won't know what hit it when me and my friends are through."
Deftones’ Chino Moreno says, "We’re looking forward to being one of the headliners at Aftershock this year and performing in our hometown. It's always special to return to the city that made us."
Saturday, October 24: Slipknot, Shinedown, Marilyn Manson, Breaking Benjamin, Seether, Bring Me The Horizon, Black Veil Brides, Clutch, Hollywood Undead, P.O.D., Sevendust, Pop Evil, All That Remains, Helmet, Snot, Beartooth, Turbowolf, Art of Dying, Temperance Movement, Kill It Kid, Devour The Day, September Mourning, Stars In Stereo, Raveneye
Sunday, October 25: Faith No More, Deftones, Jane’s Addiction, Stone Temple Pilots, Coheed and Cambria, All Time Low, Death From Above 1979, Eagles of Death Metal, Sleeping With Sirens, Yelawolf, Failure, Glassjaw, Suicidal Tendencies, Issues, The Sword, Highly Suspect, ’68, Red Fang, One OK Rock, Madchild, Neck Deep, Pink Slips More...
Baltimore's The Shindig Goes Metal In 2015
Baltimore's annual music festival, The Shindig, is shaping up to be more metal than in past years. The festival takes place on September 19, 2015 in Carroll Park, Baltimore, MD, and features Godsmack, Stone Temple Pilots, Anthrax, Chevelle, and Helmet, among others. Check out the flier below:
Louder Than Life Festival Lineup Announced
The full lineup and band performance times have been revealed for the first Louder Than Life festival - featuring music, whiskey and "gourmet man food" - on October 4th & 5th at Champions Park near downtown Louisville, Kentucky.
In addition to the band lineup on three stages, the show will include celebrity chef appearances on the Jägermeister Cooking Stage. More than 70 food and beverage vendors will be on hand to help celebrate the bourbon culture and culinary heritage of this unique American city.
General admission and VIP weekend and single day tickets are on sale now at this location. The band's lineup is as follows: More...
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The Rockstar Ramblings: Prostitutes and Beards
After eighteen years of marriage Sebastian Bach (ex-Skid Row) and his wife are getting a divorce. Not shocking considering the two have been separated since April, but the real question: what are the odds Bach left a red wine stain on the divorce papers? Fifty percent? Eighty percent?... More...
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The Rockstar Ramblings: The Resolutions
Duff McKagan (Velvet Revolver, Loaded, ex-Guns N Roses) has recently undergone sinus surgery to fix a quarter size hole caused from drug use. Based on this information I have to assume at some point Steven Adler’s (Adler’s Appetite, ex-Guns N Roses) nickname was Silver Dollar… More...
Stone Temple Pilots Announces 2011 Australian Tour
American hard rock act Stone Temple Pilots has revealed the dates for its forthcoming headline tour of Australia and New Zealand. This will be the first time in the band's history that they will be visiting those countries and in turn have made the majority of its tour an "all-ages" event. You can view the full list of dates, cities and venues below:
March 16 - Challenge Stadium, Perth, AUS (all ages)
March 19 - Festival Hall, Melbourne, AUS (all ages)
March 20 - Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, AUS (all ages)
March 23 - Riverstage, Brisbane, AUS (18+)
March 24 - Newcastle Entertainment Centre, AUS (all ages)
March 26 - Vector Arena, Auckland, NZ (all ages)
The Binary Code Posts Stone Temple Pilots Cover
The Binary Code has teamed up with Noisecreep.com to stream a cover track online of the Stone Temple Pilots song "Wicked Garden." The Binary Code's cover version also features Chris Barretto (ex-Periphery) on vocals. The track can be heard at this location. You can also catch The Binary Code on the following upcoming date:
12/18 Santos Party House w/ Shadows Fall Manhattan, NY
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The Rockstar Ramblings: Skating with Vince
In response to the Motley Crue/Poison 2011 tour Bret Michaels admits that his pre-mature announcement may have been a “pipe dream”. Vince Neil commented, saying it was “wishful thinking” at best. Is it just me or are these two being way too nice to each other? I smell another reality show. Ladies and gentlemen it’s VH1 Rock of Hair starring Vince Neil and Bret Michaels, watch as the two compete for well used girls, camera time, and dollars to go toward their next plastic surgery session… More...
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Slayer, Maiden, Ozzy Get 2011 Grammy Nominations
Nominees for Best Hard Rock Performance and Best Metal Performance in the 53rd annual Grammy awards have been announced.
Best Hard Rock Performance
Alice in Chains: "A Looking In View"
Ozzy Osbourne: "Let Me Hear You Scream"
Soundgarden: "Black Rain"
Stone Temple Pilots: "Between the Lines"
Them Crooked Vultures: "New Fang"
Best Metal Performance
Iron Maiden: "El Dorado"
Korn: "Let the Guilt Go"
Lamb of God: "In Your Words"
Megadeth: "Sudden Death"
Slayer: "World Painted Blood"
It’s the second nomination in a row for Alice in Chains, Lamb of God, Megadeth and Slayer. Maiden has been nominated twice before but never won. Ozzy has won Best Metal performance twice. Soundgarden won both awards in 1995. Slayer and Korn have two awards each and Stone Temple Pilots have one.
The award ceremony takes place on February 13 in Los Angeles, with the rock and metal awards traditionally held in a lower-key venue than the main televised event.
Last year’s Best Hard Rock Grammy went to AC/DC for "War Machine," which won over Alice in Chains’ "Check My Brain," Linkin Park’s "What I’ve Done," Metallica’s "Unforgiven III" and Nickelback’s "Burn it to the Ground." The Best Metal Performance was won by Judas Priest for "Dissident Aggressor," which was up against Lamb of God’s "Set to Fail," Megadeth’s "Headcrusher," Ministry’s "Senor Peligro" and Slayer’s "Hate Worldwide."
Read the full article at RockAAA.com.
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The Rockstar Ramblings: Horror Movie Edition
Recently, Slash (Velvet Revolver, ex-Guns N Roses) was discussing Alice Cooper, mentioning he believes Cooper is the most dramatic and the best at on-stage horror theatrics. Thanks Slash, I guess that’s the least you can say considering you stole his top hat shtick … More...
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The Rockstar Ramblings: Dr. Ozzy Strikes Again
In a recent interview with Classic Rock magazine, Slash (Velvet Revolver, ex-Guns N Roses) says that he considered Axl Rose (Guns N Roses) as one of the singers for his recent solo project, explaining that Rose would be able to sing the shit out of all of his songs. I also believe this would give the two an opportunity to bond; each day calling Steven Adler (Adler’s Appetite, ex-Guns N Roses) and ask if he wants to get the band together then yelling “psyche!” Then hanging up the phone… More...
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The Rockstar Ramblings: Cherry Pie Red Wine
While Vince Neil’s (Motley Crue) accuser teams with her lawyer (Neil was accused of attacking a woman in an elevator), Vince is spending time at the grand opening of Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club, posing for pictures with porn legend Ron Jeremy and Bunny Ranch head Dennis Hoff. This answers the age old question: Can enough Tequila make you forget all of your problems and make you feel invincible?... More...
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The Rockstar Ramblings: The Ozzy Factor
Jon Bon Jovi has reportedly quit cigarettes due to the high cost of smoking. Other areas Jon is rumored to be more frugal are: wearing Dockers instead of designer jeans, cutting his hair shorter to save on inflating shampoo costs, and switch from Aqua-Net to Walgreens brand hairspray…
Spirit of The Wild, Ted Nugent’s television show that takes you into the life of hunting with Ted, will return in HD to the Outdoor Channel. It will be nice to have a clear picture during sweeps week when Nugent takes out an entire herd of buffalo, with one bullet… More...