scott weiland

25 of the coolest vintage band T-shirts and where to find them

There’s the classic adage that a picture is worth a thousand words. However, a quality band T-shirt is worth a million. Our music tastes are synonymous with our personalities and how we express ourselves, so what better way to embody this than to dive into a collection of classic T-shirts?  Alternative Press is pleased to […]

10 alternative artists who were inspired by David Bowie's legacy

Nothing’s been right since David Bowie died, Jan. 10, 2016. The rise of Trumpism? COVID-19? The Big Bang Theory going off the air? Would any of these things have happened if Bowie was still striding the Earth? Well, probably. But his new records would’ve acted as a buffer, even if these shitty elements remained intolerable. […]

Scott Stapp to replace Scott Weiland in Art Of Anarchy

Yesterday Stone Temple Pilots made a statement clarifying that Creed singer Scott Stapp was not replacing the band's recently deceased singer Scott Weiland, after rumors spread following a recent interview with Stapp about a new project. Today Stapp has come forward with further clarification that he is replacing Scott Weiland in one facet, not in Stone […]

Stone Temple Pilots address Scott Stapp rumors

During a radio interview with Atlanta's Rock 100.5 this morning, Creed singer Scott Stapp mentioned a new unnamed band he's recently started working with, which was then interpreted to be Stone Temple Pilots. The interview was in support of a new solo solo tour, marking Stapp's second official tour following his public psychotic break back in […]

Watch Stone Temple Pilots’ emotional musical tribute to Scott Weiland

Following the death of Scott Weiland, the surviving members of Stone Temple Pilots have created a musical tribute to the former frontman. Watch as Dean DeLeo, Robert DeLeo, and Eric Kretz record a live commentary during the song “Atlanta,” which is on the band’s album No. 4. Read more: Scott Weiland remembered: Revisiting AP’s 1998 cover […]

In memory of Scott Weiland: The frontman discusses his exciting final musical chapter

Last night, legendary frontman Scott Weiland was found dead at age 48. Today, we honor his memory by sharing this previously unreleased moment from his life with the fans who love him. Over the summer, APTV caught up with Weiland and his band The Wildabouts to talk about powering through difficult show experiences, playing with legendary […]

Scott Weiland remembered: Revisiting AP's 1998 cover story

In light of Scott Weiland's passing on Dec. 3, we're republishing our April 1998 cover story (AP 117) with the Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver frontman. Writer Wm. Ferguson traveled to California to catch up with the singer, who was positively lucid regarding his influences, vices and haters. Revisiting Weiland's unfiltered honesty and attitude […]

Stone Temple Pilots, Velvet Revolver release statements on Scott Weiland's passing

Both Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver have issued separate statements regarding the death of their former frontman Scott Weiland. Weiland died last night while on tour in Minnesota. He was 48. Each statement can be read below.   Stone Temple Pilots: Dear Scott, Let us start by saying thank you for sharing your life with […]

Ex-Stone Temple Pilots, Velvet Revolver frontman Scott Weiland found dead at 48 - UPDATED

UPDATE: Friday, December 4 at 6:45 p.m. Billboard reports that Scott Weiland’s bassist, Tommy Black, has been arrested and booked for possession of a controlled substance, later identified as cocaine. It was found inside Black’s area of the tour bus shared with Weiland. UPDATE: Friday, December 4 at 1:44 a.m. An official statement has been posted through Scott […]