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Chester Bennington Confirms Longterm Commitment as Stone Temple Pilots Singer

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:02:48 +0000

Stone Temple Pilots recently parted ways with singer Scott Weiland (again), leaving a vacant spot center stage that needed to be filled. In an unexpected twist, Stone Temple Pilots stunned an Irvine, Calif., crowd as Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington took the stage with STP to perform an eight-song set Saturday night at KROQ's Weenie Roast. The collaboration would be exciting enough simply as a one-off, but as reported in a new interview, it looks like Bennington will act as Stone Temple Pilots' new full-time singer.

Stone Temple Pilots Enlist Chester Bennington of Linkin Park for New Song 'Out of Time'

Diffuser.fm Staff — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:30:26 +0000

Last night's (May 18) KROQ Weenie Roast featured a surprise performance by Stone Temple Pilots, who used the event to reveal their new part-time singer: Linkin Park's Chester Bennington. The foursome played a mini-set that included the brand-new track 'Out of Time,' our sister site Loudwire reports, and speaking with the L.A. radio station, STP guitarist Dean DeLeo dished on the nature of the partnership.

Linkin Park's Chester Bennington Fronts New Stone Temple Pilots Song 'Out of Time'

Chad Childers — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:30:24 +0000

Recently the three remaining members of Stone Temple Pilots raised a few eyebrows when it was revealed they would be performing at the annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit. Given that they split with frontman Scott Weiland earlier in the year, there were plenty of questions about who would sing for the band, but those questions were answered Saturday night (May 18) in Irvine, Calif. as Linkin Park's Chester Bennington joined the band onstage at the 2013 KROQ Weenie Roast. The group also took the opportunity to debut a new track called 'Out of Time.'

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

Chad Childers — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:15:39 +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 on Stone Temple Pilots: 'I View Them as Family'

Chad Childers — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:30:36 +0000

Scott Weiland is currently out touring with his solo band, The Wildabouts, and it looks as though things will remain that way in the wake of his recent firing from Stone Temple Pilots. In a new interview, he reiterated his stance that "no one in the band can be fired" from the band, but he's now taking a more reflective approach to his time with the band.

Scott Weiland Talks Stone Temple Pilots Future in Pre-Firing Interview

Chad Childers — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:00:08 +0000

Stone Temple Pilots announced that they officially fired singer Scott Weiland yesterday (Feb. 27), which met with a follow-up statement from the frontman in which he revealed that he was surprised by the announcement. "Surprised" is definitely the key word, as Weiland spoke with Rolling Stone earlier this week about the rumors and his future with Stone Temple Pilots and he did not let on that there was trouble on the horizon.

Scott Weiland Responds to Termination From Stone Temple Pilots

Chad Childers — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:23:54 +0000

Scott Weiland is now weighing in with his own official response to today's news that he has been fired from Stone Temple Pilots. The vocalist stated as recently as yesterday that all was still good with his longtime band, telling Rolling Stone, "STP has not broken up. I haven't quit. I haven't been fired." He even added that they were talking about when they wanted to tour again.

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.

Stone Temple Pilots Singer Scott Weiland Engaged to Photographer Jamie Wachtel

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:29:15 +0000

When it comes to love, Scott Weiland is counting on the old adage that the third time’s a charm. The Stone Temple Pilots singer recently announced that he’s now engaged to girlfriend Jamie Wachtel. The couple have been dating for about a year, and the upcoming nuptials will mark Weiland’s third marriage.

Stone Temple Pilots – Aspen's Crush of the Night

Aspen — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:10:52 +0000

Stone Temple Pilots are awesome! I heard that they were working on new music, I really hope they are!! So in hopes of new music from Stone Temple Pilots they are my crush!

Stone Temple Pilots Offer New DVD Details, Announce More 2012 Tour Dates

Chad Childers — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:31:15 +0000

Stone Temple Pilots have moved the release of their ‘Alive in the Windy City‘ DVD and Blu-ray to June 26, which pushes the offering a little closer to their late summer North American tour. The reunited rockers let the cameras (and we’re talking state-of-the-art, high definition here) roll during their 2010 performance at Chicago’s Riviera [...]

Stone Temple Pilots Gear Up for 'Core 20′ Tour + Rock Allegiance Festival

Tree Riddle — Fri, 11 May 2012 02:10:51 +0000

Stone Temple Pilots are set to perform ‘Core,’ their debut album, in its entirety on an upcoming tour in observance of its 20th anniversary. The band has announced the first couple of dates of their late summer trek, one of which will be their headlining spot at the Rock Allegiance festival.

Stone Temple Pilots To Perform Entire "Core" Album On Upcoming Fall Tour

Jennifer Beaudoin — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:29:27 +0000

Long-time rock quartet Stone Temple Pilots front man Scott Weiland recently revealed to the public that the band will be playing their debut album, Core, in its entirety on their fall U.S. tour. This will be something different for the band as well as fans, and will be like a blast from the past, especially for dedicated fans who have been there since day one. It will be an appropriate commemoration for Core as well, as this year will mark 20 years since its release.

Stone Temple Pilots To Release Concert DVD 'Alive in the Windy City'

Tree Riddle — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:09:47 +0000

While the next album from Stone Temple Pilots may not arrive as soon as predicted, the band has announced plans to release their first ever live DVD, ‘Alive in the Windy City,’ this June. STP guitarist Dean DeLeo recently hinted, “we have a lot of live stuff that we might compile,” when asked about what [...]

Stone Temple Pilots Drop Previously Unreleased Video for 'Cinnamon'

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:30:27 +0000

The previously unreleased video for Stone Temple Pilots‘ song ‘Cinnamon’ has found its way online. There was an original version filmed in summer 2010, but the band wasn’t feeling the result so the video was scrapped and it was reshot in late 2010 with new director. The song was the third single off 2010′s self-titled affair.

Scott Weiland's "The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year" Album Review

Jennifer Beaudoin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:56:43 +0000

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving (that came way too fast!) and if you and your family like to be entertained by holiday music while you're gathered around a feast, try something new this year. Stone Temple Pilot's front man Scott Weiland recently released his very own Christmas album The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, via Soft Drive Records, which is full of classic Christmas tunes with Weiland's own personal twist.

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas with Scott Weiland

WQBK — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:01:47 +0000

Stone Temple Pilots front man Scott Weiland is releasing a Christmas album this year just in time for Halloween. The project called ‘The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year’ was started last year but wasn’t finished before the holidays. It’s done now and will be out in stores October 4th. Scott Weiland, who doctors [...]

Stone Temple Pilots Postpone Last Four Shows Of 2011 Summer Tour

BJ Ragone — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:07:12 +0000

The Stone Temple Pilots have regrettably had to postpone the final four gigs of their summer tour due to lead singer Scott Weiland having possible vocal chord damage. Scott Weiland has been put on vocal rest for a little while after seeing a doctor yesterday. STP had to cancel their show last night in Ohio, [...]

Q-Tease at Stone Temple Pilots

WQBK — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:10:26 +0000

Q103 presented the Stone Temple Pilots at the Palace Theatre Sunday September 11th. Although we waited anxiously for the show to start as Scott Weiland was late, perhaps you got your photo taken with one of our Q103 Q-Tease Street Team

Better Late Than Never – A Review of Stone Temple Pilots at The Palace [PHOTOS]

WQBK — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:09:43 +0000

Scott Weiland, frontman for the Stone Temple Pilots is a genuine rock star. A police escort rushed his tour bus from New York City to the Palace Theater in Albany almost a hour and a half later than expected. When he arrived you knew Scott was in the building, a larger than life rock icon wearing sunglasses, a half burnt cigarette in his mouth, greased up hair, and seconds later on stage as if nothing happened.