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STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Members Pay Musical Tribute To SCOTT WEILAND

The surviving members of STONE TEMPLE PILOTS have paid tribute to former singer Scott Weiland with a video where they spotlight one of Weiland's most powerful, resounding vocal performances. "Recently the three of us sat down together to share our memories of Scott and take a moment to reflect on th...

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NEUROSIS To Begin Recording New Album This Week

Long-running Oakland, California-based industrial/alternative/metal pioneers NEUROSIS will enter Electrical Audio Studio again with producer Steve Albini on December 27 to record a brand new album, the follow-up to 2012's "Honor Found In Decay". In other news, NEUROSIS has announced more live shows...

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MIKE PORTNOY Doesn't Hold A Grudge Against GEOFF TATE

Drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, THE WINERY DOGS, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) was interviewed on a recent edition of "The Shoe With Miles Schuman", the Internet radio show hosted by 15-year-old Miles "The Shoe" Schuman. You can now listen to the chat using the Spreaker widget below. Speaking about his cu...

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SCOTT WEILAND's Bassist TOMMY BLACK Cleared Of Drug Charges

According to People, Tommy Black, the 47-year-old bassist in Scott Weiland's band THE WILDABOUTS, will not face drug possession charges related to the former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS singer's death. Deputy Bloomington Police Chief Mike Hartley told People that they never filed charges after "weighing wha...

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SEVENDUST Drummer On SCOTT WEILAND's Death: 'It's A Big Loss'

SEVENDUST drummer Morgan Rose says that the recent passing of Scott Weiland was "a big loss" for the music world. Rose and his SEVENDUST bandmates, who are all "huge fans" of STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, shared the stage with Weiland at a U.S. festival "probably less than two months ago." The drummer told A...

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Toxicology Results Show SCOTT WEILAND Overdosed On Cocaine, Alcohol And Ecstasy

Toxicology tests have revealed Scott Weiland died of a toxic combination of drugs and alcohol. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner in Minneapolis, near where the former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS and VELVET REVOLVER singer died, says in a press release that Scott overdosed on cocaine, methylenedioxyamphet...

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN: 'Bands Are Getting Ripped Off' By Music-Streaming Services

From Hero To Zero recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On music streaming services like Spotify and Pandora as a source of revenue for artists like ANTHRAX: "You make some mo...

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN On Continuing Tour In Wake Of Paris Attacks: 'There Was No Way We Were Gonna Stop'

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has once again commented on the events of November 13 in Paris, France, when more than 129 people were killed in seven coordinated terrorist attacks. The greatest number of deaths took place at the Bataclan, a French music venue where EAGLES OF DEATH METAL were performing...

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SCOTT WEILAND's Bands See Sales Gains After His Death

According to Billboard.com, eights songs of the top 10 titles on this week's Hard Rock Digital Songs are by Scott Weiland's former bands STONE TEMPLE PILOTS (six) and VELVET REVOLVER (two). The top-performing track, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS' "Plush", registered a gain of 1,405 percent from 1,000 sold las...

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KISS, DEF LEPPARD To Headline Florida's MOONSTONE Festival

KISS and DEF LEPPARD will lead the charge of the inaugural Moonstone music festival, set to debut April 30 and May 1, 2016 in Orlando, Florida at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. The preliminary talent lineup will also include full sets from KANSAS, FLAMING LIPS, VINTAGE TROUBLE, Sebastian Bach, WHI...

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GEOFF TATE Explains His Reasons For Not Wanting Be In Another Band

Former QUEENSRŸCHE and current OPERATION: MINDCRIME singer Geoff Tate was recently interviewed by the IconFetch.com web site. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Speaking about his recent comment that he never wanted to be part of another band again, Tate said: "Well, I gues...

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GUNS N' ROSES, METALLICA, ANTHRAX Members Celebrate LEMMY's 70th Birthday At Hollywood Bash; Video, Photos

Slash (GUNS N' ROSES),Duff McKagan (GUNS N' ROSES),Matt Sorum (GUNS N' ROSES),Gilby Clarke (GUNS N' ROSES),Robert Trujillo (METALLICA),Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX),Scott Ian (ANTHRAX),Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY),Steve Jones (SEX PISTOLS),Billy Duffy (THE CULT),Chris Jericho (FOZZY),Fran...

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BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD Pays Tribute To SCOTT WEILAND: 'He Was One Hell Of A Singer'

BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has commented on the passing of former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS and VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland, calling it a "sad" ending to the life of "one hell of a singer." During this past weekend's edition of Ward's radio show "Rock 50", he said (see video below): "More...

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FILTER's RICHARD PATRICK Says He 'Will Be Sober' Because Of SCOTT WEILAND

FILTER frontman Richard Patrick says that he "will learn" from Scott Weiland's mistakes and will use the former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS singer's recent death as an inspiration to stay sober. Writing on the FILTER Facebook page, Patrick — once played in the short-lived act ARMY OF ANYONE with STP's Dean...

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CANDLEBOX Pays Tribute To SCOTT WEILAND With 'Creep' Performance (Video)

CANDLEBOX paid tribute to late STONE TEMPLE PILOTS singer Scott Weiland by performing a cover version of the STP classic "Creep" during CANDLEBOX's December 4 concert in Santiago, Chile. Video footage of their rendition can be seen below. CANDLEBOX rontman Kevin Martin told the audience before the p...