Velvet Revolver was an American hard rock supergroup consisting of Guns N' Roses members Slash, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum, alongside Dave Kushner formerly of punk band Wasted Youth, and Scott Weiland formerly of Stone Temple Pilots. The band formed in 2002 and was active until 2008, when Weiland left the band abruptly to rejoin Stone Temple Pilots.
Velvet Revolver in 2007. From left to right: Dave Kushner, Duff McKagan, Scott Weiland, Slash, Matt Sorum (behind the drums)
Guitarist Slash performing at a concert in Nijmegen
Velvet Revolver performing at Download Festival in 2005
Bassist Duff McKagan performing at Gods of Metal in 2007
Stone Temple Pilots is an American rock band formed in San Diego, California, in 1989. Originally consisting of Scott Weiland, brothers Dean (guitar) and Robert DeLeo, and Eric Kretz (drums), the band's lineup remained unchanged from its formation until the firing of Weiland in February 2013. Vocalist Chester Bennington joined the band in May 2013 but left amicably in November 2015. In 2016, the band launched an online audition for a new lead vocalist; they announced Jeff Gutt as the new lead singer on November 14, 2017.
Stone Temple Pilots' original lineup in Manila, Philippines, on March 9, 2011. From left to right: Dean DeLeo, Scott Weiland, Eric Kretz, and Robert DeLeo.
Stone Temple Pilots onstage in 2010
Stone Temple Pilots performing at the Rolling Rock Town Fair in August 2001.
The band greets fans after its first show since 2002 at the Houdini Mansion on April 7, 2008.