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 Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland has revealed that his upcoming solo album which is scheduled to be released later this year will be a double album.
Weiland commented that "I felt the need
to check in and let everyone know what the latest and greatest is...as
you know, my original band, STP, have reunited and are gearing up for
our 4 month tour of the US this summer. I'm really excited to be back
in cohoots with my old buddies and share that tingly feeling when we
perform.
"I've been crazy
busy since coming off tour and never get the chance to sleep in
anymore! I have been working on my solo record, which will be a double
album due for a November release. Its gonna be awesome, with many
different musical influences like rock, punk, r&b as well as an
eclectic blend that we've come up with over the years. Can't wait for
everyone to hear it. I'm also in the process of writing my
autobiography along with famed writer David Ritz, also due out toward
the end of the year. It will be a collection of stories, experiences
and lessons throughout my life. Definitely a good read.
"Well, I gotta hit the studio now. Ill do my best to check in
every now and then. I want you to know, I ALWAYS appreciate the love
and support and am excited to give you all a great tour."
VH1 previously reported that Stone Temple
Pilots frontman Scott Weiland, who has struggled with substance abuse
off-and-on for years, has been sentenced to serve 192 hours --- 8 days
--- behind bars, according to TMZ.com.
The sentence, doled out by a Los Angeles County judge on Monday
afternoon (April 28), stems from his arrest in late November on a
misdemeanor driving under the influence with a prior conviction count.
According to TMZ.com,
Weiland has until May 28 to serve out his sentence; Stone Temple
Pilots' reunion tour gets under way May 17 in Columbus, Ohio. Weiland
was not present for his sentencing; his attorney, Anthony Brooklier,
attended and entered a no-contest plea on behalf of the rocker. At
press time, Brooklier had not returned calls from MTV News seeking
comment.
Weiland --- who recently acrimoniously split with Velvet Revolver ---
was arrested November 21, while driving on a Los Angeles highway
shortly after 6 p.m. It was at that time that Weiland was involved in a
non-injury collision in which it was determined he was at fault.
"While the police were investigating the traffic collision,
Weiland exhibited signs of impairment," his arrest report reads; the
November arrest was his second for driving under the influence. "The
investigating officer administered a series of field sobriety tests to
the driver, which he was unable to satisfactorily perform." At the time
of his arrest, Weiland also reportedly refused to submit to a urine or
blood test.
In addition to jail time, Weiland was also ordered to complete
an 18-month alcohol program and pay almost $2,000 in fines. He has also
been put on a four-year summary probation period.
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