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Scott Weiland Files Multimillion Dollar Countersuit Against Stone Temple Pilots Members

Spencer Kaufman — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 22:41:14 +0000

Scott Weiland's feud with his former Stone Temple Pilots bandmates seems to be getting uglier by the minute. After learning he had been replaced in STP by Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington and being slapped with a lawsuit by the band's three other founding members, Weiland has filed a multimillion dollar countersuit.

Stone Temple Pilots Issue Statement Explaining Lawsuit Against Scott Weiland

Chad Childers — Fri, 31 May 2013 04:06:59 +0000

As previously reported, Stone Temple Pilots recently filed a lawsuit against their former singer Scott Weiland, while Weiland has responded with a few harsh comments about the band's decision to continuing on under the STP name with Linkin Park's Chester Bennington as their new singer. Now, Stone Temple Pilots are attempting to explain their reasons for taking legal action against their former frontman.

Scott Weiland Calls Stone Temple Pilots Members 'Disrespectful' + 'Selfish'

Chad Childers — Fri, 31 May 2013 01:00:22 +0000

Scott Weiland is now speaking about some of the issues that have led to the current problems between himself and Stone Temple Pilots' members, who are now continuing under the STP band name with Chester Bennington as their vocalist. He points to differing viewpoints in how to promote the band as being at the base of their issues.

Stone Temple Pilots Members Minus Scott Weiland to Play Benefit with Slash, Duff McKagan + More

Chad Childers — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:32:31 +0000

For those wondering about the future of Stone Temple Pilots without Scott Weiland, the first clue will come later this month when the DeLeo brothers and drummer Eric Kretz perform at the MusiCares MAP Fund benefit in Los Angeles. The trio is being advertised as 'Members of Stone Temple Pilots,' lending credence to the notion that they'll be able to continue utilizing the band name without worry.

Scott Weiland Not Closing Door on Stone Temple Pilots Return After 'Reactionary' Firing

Chad Childers — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:39 +0000

Although Scott Weiland isn't happy with the recent announcement that he was fired from Stone Temple Pilots, he hoping there will be a reconciliation in the future. In a new interview with the Youngstown News' Vindicator, Weiland says that he feels his ousting was a "reactionary" decision and doesn't feel the door has closed on his time with the band.

Scott Weiland Challenges Concertgoer to Fight

Chad Childers — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 22:00:37 +0000

Former Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland had an interesting weekend on his latest solo tour that included him challenging a heckling audience member to a fight in New York and some rather odd rants during a show in Washington, D.C.

Scott Weiland – The Machine Shop 3/1/13 [PICS]

Tony LaBrie — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:46:56 +0000

This past Friday night Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver fame performed to a sold out crowd at The Machine Shop. We’ve got the pics right here for you to check out. To see all of Minty’s pics from the show, click here.

Scott Weiland Brings 'Purple at the Core' to The Machine Shop [REVIEW]

Tree Riddle — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 23:42:44 +0000

Scott Weiland kicked off his 'Purple at the Core' tour at The Machine Shop in Flint just days after Stone Temple Pilots announced his dismissal from the band. Did they make a huge mistake or get out just in time? After watching the performance last night, I'd say...

Scott Weiland Claims 'No One Can Be Fired' From Stone Temple Pilots in New Video Interview

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:35:04 +0000

This week has been a chaotic one for Stone Temple Pilots. Founding member and vocalist Scott Weiland was officially fired from the group, much to his surprise, leaving the DeLeo brothers and drummer Eric Kretz without a singer. However, in a new interview with TMZ, Weiland is insisting that he is still a member of Stone Temple Pilots, and that his firing was a publicity stunt to bring attention to the act.

Stone Temple Pilots Officially Fire Scott Weiland

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:48:13 +0000

According to a press release just sent out on behalf of Stone Temple Pilots, singer Scott Weiland has been officially been fired from the band. The troubled vocalist is no stranger to internal conflict, and it seems that those days are far from over for Weiland, as he once again finds himself out of a job.

Scott Weiland's 'Purple at the Core' Tour to Bring STP Classics to The Machine Shop

Tree Riddle — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:27:07 +0000

Scott Weiland, the enigmatic Stone Temple Pilots and Ex-Velvet Revolver frontman, will kick off the month-long 11th aniversary of beloved Flint rock venue The Machine Shop by playing the hits from STP's first two albums on March 1st.

Slash on Scott Weiland's Velvet Revolver Reunion Comments: 'We're Not Buying It'

Chad Childers — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 16:40:16 +0000

Scott Weiland may have reunited with Velvet Revolver for a show early last year, but the singer's comments about getting back together with the band are not exactly having the desired effect.

Slash Talks Scott Weiland's 'Diva Behavior' + Feud Between Axl Rose and Kurt Cobain

Tree Riddle — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:24:39 +0000

Slash recently stopped by the Howard Stern Show to promote his new album and ended up discussing Velvet Revolver singer Scott Weiland‘s “uncontrollable diva” behavior. The iconic guitarist also shared his love for Nirvana and offered his thoughts on the grunge era that gave birth to Weiland’s career.

Slash on Scott Weiland + Velvet Revolver: 'He's a Great Guy When I'm Not in a Band With Him'

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 19 May 2012 17:46:45 +0000

Slash has further refuted Scott Weiland‘s claims that the singer is returning to the Velvet Revolver fold to record a new album and to embark on a tour. He essentially said that while he loves Weiland, he doesn’t want to be in a band with him ever again. That sounds pretty definitive!

Slash Denies That Scott Weiland Has Rejoined Velvet Revolver

Chad Childers — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:50:42 +0000

Well that was fast! The news from Scott Weiland that he was back with Velvet Revolver and planning to record and tour came as a shock to fans, but no one may have been more surprised than guitarist Slash, who offered a denial when quizzed about it by Minneapolis/St. Paul station 93X.

Scott Weiland Eyes Return to Velvet Revolver and New Stone Temple Pilots Album

Tree Riddle — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:27:00 +0000

Scott Weiland has been one of the most unpredictable frontmen in rock for the past two decades. In a new interview, he not only reveals that he hopes to release a new Stone Temple Pilots album, he also admits he would like to rejoin Velvet Revolver at some point down the road. It’s official, hell has frozen over.

Scott Weiland Debuts New Song 'Breathe' From 'The Avengers' Soundtrack

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:07:25 +0000

The last time we heard anything new from Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland, he was walking around in a winter wonderland on his holiday disc ‘The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.’ He now returns to his rock roots with a new song penned for the soundtrack for the upcoming summer blockbuster movie ‘The Avengers.’

Stone Temple Pilots Shelved Music Video For 'Cinnamon' Surfaces

Tree Riddle — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:59:55 +0000

Stone Temple Pilots attempted to shoot two music videos for their 2010 single ‘Cinnamon,’ neither version was released but one of them recently surfaced online — now we know why they shelved it. The return of Stone Temple Pilots was not quite as successful as they’d hoped — their album received mixed reviews and Scott [...]

Velvet Revolver Cover Pink Floyd Classic At Reunion Gig [VIDEO]

Tree Riddle — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:12:13 +0000

Velvet Revolver reunited with Scott Weiland for a brief four-song set last night and covered the Pink Floyd classic rock staple ‘Wish You Were Here’ — check it out here. During the lengthy and unsuccessful search a replacement, the members of Velvet Revolver were able to mend their once-toxic relationship with former vocalist Scott Weiland. [...]

Scott Weiland Will Rejoin Velvet Revolver For Tribute Gig

Tree Riddle — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:17:28 +0000

Scott Weiland has apparently buried the hatchet with his former bandmates in Velvet Revolver and they have agreed to perform together for a one-off show honoring late composer John O’ Brien. While it may not be the reunion news involving Slash and Duff McKagan you were hoping for, the one night only reformation of VR [...]