STP to reform

[The Ozzman]

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=88936

VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland has told MiamiHerald.com that fans should be on the lookout for a reunion of his previous band, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, in the coming months. The singer made the announcement during an appearance this past Saturday (January 19) at an all-star gala event benefiting the AROD Family Foundation. The event took place at the Ritz Carlton hotel in South Beach, Florida. Hosts included Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez and his wife Cynthia, who founded the non-profit organization to support programs focused on improving quality of life, education and mental health for families in distress.

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS guitarist Dean DeLeo and bassist Robert DeLeo confirmed the band's split in 2003 following the release of the group's greatest-hits package, "Thank You".

"It was time to move on to other things," Dean told Guitar One magazine at the time. "Life and personalities and brotherhood took its course."

"Dean and [drummer] Eric [Kretz] and myself, I think, all feel a sense of sadness, relief, anger, melancholy about it," said Robert. "But to try and go and accomplish something with this band after we've already peaked is a bit cheesy. There's a cheese factor with guys hitting 40 trying to recapture glory.

"There's no way to go but out."

Weiland was expected to appear in a Los Angeles courtroom last Thursday (January 17), where his recent DUI case was to be continued. The singer was charged with driving under the influence of drugs after being pulled over by police in late November.

VELVET REVOLVER will begin a new U.S. tour on January 24 in Chicago, with dates confirmed through February 9.

 

[CAIRATH]

There's a cheese factor with guys hitting 40 trying to recapture glory.

Perfect description of Velvet Revolver.

Anyway, I never cared much for STP myself. They were okay I guess but nothing I could ever get too excited about.

 

[razoredge]

I just heard that today myself. STP had some great palatable songs when the radio needed them during that period in time. I had the first tape for awhile

 

[Krilons Resa]

Weiland needs to get back on the smack.

 

[Belligerent]

Well this is pretty good news. Hopefully I'll never have to hear another Velvet Revolver song again.

 

[razoredge]

I thought Slither was a great song, the other radio tune I hated, the lyrics were not even as deep as a single drop of rain.

 

[mdmatt4ever]

good, can slash reform the snakepit now

 

[The Ozzman]

Slash needs to retire. He is a washed up hack

There is one thing that would redeem him and that is to get back together with Axl, which won't happen.

 

[razoredge]

Im sorry but seriously... Fuck Axl! Even if you didnt like VR or the song Slither just take the time and pay attention to that guitar riff and the groove, thats not the work of someone who is "washed up"

 

[The Ozzman]

Okay, one guitar riff. Yippee, Slash still has it!

 

[Satanstoenail]

STP did some good stuff, but these sorts of reformations generally suck. I'll be interested to see what they come up with.

 

[Psychonaut]

I lived in Seattle when this whole (bowel) movement struck. You couldn't move in that town without hearing it. I never really liked it and then hated it when I lost all respect for Weiland. That guy's a worthless piece of shit with a good paying job.

Off topic: Mother Love Bone was the only band I could tolerate from that era.

 

[ShredHeadJHJ]

Man, I used to love STP. They're behind me now, but I will always give them credit.