Photo: Annie Atlasman
We’re sure we’re not the only ones who thought Scott Stapp had fallen off the wagon when he wouldn’t back away from questioning in an interview about a new project he was undertaking with an established act. The interviewers pressed him as to whether or not he was joining Stone Temple Pilots. And he could have clarified things by flatly saying “no”.
Stone Temple Pilots were not amused. When the internet rumor mill was churning yesterday, the band Tweeted “”Despite recent comments, Scott Stapp is not, nor has he ever been considered as the singer for STP.”
However, he IS replacing Scott Weiland-in an act called Art of Anarchy that released an album last year that features Weiland, along with former Guns N’ Roses guitarist “Bumblefoot” and Disturbed bassist John Moyer.
Stapp issued this statement on his Facebook page today:
“What’s up, Stapp here, I wanted to clarify any confusions on STP and my comment. First off, Scott Weiland in STP is irreplaceable. I was recently asked what I’m currently working on in an interview and could not reveal details or announce this new project. This led the interviewer to assume it was STP and he eagerly kept asking for more details. Evidently my response caused confusion.
I’m excited to share I’ve been working with Art Of Anarchy band whose members are Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal, formerly of Guns N Roses, John Moyer of Disturbed and Jon and Vince Votta. Original announcement was slated for July along with our first single and album to follow but happy to share this announcement sooner to clarify.
Art Of Anarchy is the project that I was referring to in the interview not STP. Scott Weiland was a part of Art of Anarchy and that’s the six degrees of separation I was referring to. Always been a fan of STP and I wish them all the best in their search for a new singer.
Allow me to introduce Art Of Anarchy. Stay tuned.”