Stone Temple Pilots have officially launched search for new singer
February 6, 2016
Two months after the death of their original singer, Scott Weiland, Stone Temple Pilots have issued an official press release, unveiling they are beginning search for new vocalist. The group have been searching over the last few months and are now taking it to their fans. They’ve also put up a video inviting YOU, yes you, to try yourself as a new singer for Stone Temple Pilots. Go to the band’s website to get more details on how to submit your demo!
Three months ago Stone Temple Pilots parted ways with their most recent vocalist, Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington. Cannot imagine yourself taking the position that used to belong to Chester Bennington or Scott Weiland? Cannot believe the band are actually encouraging their fans to give it a try? Check out the message from Stone Temple Pilots:
2016 marks a new year for Stone Temple Pilots … A year of hope, optimism, and most importantly, new music! We are immensely proud of all that we have been able to share with you over the years. Music, music, music. We very much want to continue doing that, but that’s going to take a little help from all of you.
As you know, prior to the untimely passing of our brother in arms, Scott, we had been working with the incomparable Chester Bennington. What you also likely know is that having Chester front two bands of this size and scope was too much for one man to be able to do and so regretfully we had to move onto a new chapter together. This is where you come in…
We are officially announcing that we are seeking a new vocalist to front Stone Temple Pilots. We’ve already heard from many talented people, but want to make this an opportunity for many more so we’ve set up a way for you to do just that.
If you think you have what it takes to front this band, record with this band, and tour with this band, we would dig hearing from you. No one will ever “replace” Scott, that was never the intent. The intent is for Stone Temple Pilots to continue on, to evolve, and to do what we do… make music! We look forward to seeing you.
Love,
Robert, Eric, Dean
Earlier, Highly Suspect singer Johnny Stevens was asked to be the the band’s new voice in August of 2015, but he declined the offer, so the position is now wide open. Do you think the next Stone Temple Pilots vocalist could be you? Share your thoughts in the comments, and join Alterock Facebook and Twitter to stay tuned on the news about your favorite rock bands!