Sugar Red Drive has released their self-titled debut via Sugarbear Records. Hailing from Poughkeepsie, NY, Sugar Red Drive consists of Archit Tripathi (Vocals), Jim Knauss (Guitars), Davey Alexander (Bass), and P.J. Gasperini (Drums). Influenced by bands like Alice In Chains, Stone Temple Pilots, and Led Zeppelin, Sugar Red Drive bring a strong alternative sound with infectious rock and earnest, sincere songcraft. Album single “One More Time” features churning riffage and snarling lead vocals. Billboard Magazine claims,
“the track has a muscular foundation and a just-right fit of aggression and hooks that set the band up for an impressive start.”

Check out five …read more

California rockers SOMETHING TO BURN have announced that they will be appearing live in concert at the BIG FRESNO FAIR tomorrow Thursday Oct. 15th alongside STONE TEMPLE PILOTS in the Paul Paul Theater.  SOMETHING TO BURN are currently signed to the record label SOFT DRIVE RECORDS which is run by STONE TEMPLE PILOTS front man Scott Weiland.  More information on the performance and fair information can be found at http://www.fresnofair.com.

Scott Weiland speaks quite highly of SOMETHING TO BURN and their debut album,
“I think these guys are the best rock band out there cuz they’re not just a rock band….their music …read more

For too many people in the 21st century, music has become little more than something to burn. But for the band Something to Burn, music remains everything it was ever meant to be, and more.
Something to Burn bridge the gap between rock and roll’s heady past and its uncertain future on their debut album Transitions, to be released this summer on Softdrive Records, the label founded by Stone Temple Pilots front man Scott Weiland.

Recently, the band sat down with Softdrive Records founder for an interview to talk about their new album, Transitions. You can view the interview HERE

Greg Wayne (lead singer) …read more

For a long time I have had a love/hate relationship with Scott Weiland. Not like a real, personal relationship but like as a fan and music lover. When the Stone Temple Pilots first became big on the radio back in the early 90’s I was kind of digging their sound. It wasn’t the typical grunge or glam rock sound that was plaguing the airwaves during that time. It was a breath of fresh air. I liked them, but never enough to buy their album, Core. I was in a phase at that moment where I would mainly listen to …read more

Scott Weiland’s sobriety, for once is not the issue of the news. This time the former Velvet Revolver and Stone Temple Pilots front-man has teamed with designer Christopher Wicks to start a men’s clothing line.
Christopher Wicks, who owns and designs for his company, English Laundry said, “I have the utmost respect for Scott Weiland, both as an artist and as a designer, he is truly one of the last great rock stars, and his impact on style and music is undeniable. I am proud to be joining forces with him for this collaboration.”
Look for the Weiland For English …read more

Amongst the plethora of Guns N Roses Chinese Democracy news and former band members kissing Axl’s corn-row braided ass hairs, hoping for a Guns N Roses Reunion, there is actually some non GNR news!
Bret Michaels of Poison is writing a biography about himself. He says the title is still a working progress but right now it’s just called “The Brett Michaels Story“. I imagine it will have a heading title like “Every Rose Has It’s Thorn” or Something To Beleive In”. You know, something to make it sound more interesting that it really is. You can read an interview …read more

Billboard.com reports that Scott Weiland will be releasing a new solo album in November titled “Happy“
Scott Weiland’s second solo album, “Happy,” will arrive Nov. 18 via his own Softdrive label. The set was co-produced by Weiland and Doug Grean, with Steve Albini also engineering a handful of songs.
“Happy” boasts guest appearances from three members of No Doubt: Tony Kanal, Tom Dumont and Adrian Young.

They also go on to say that he will be touring in support of Happy. Be prepared to see Scott Weiland trashed on stage everywhere, starting in November. Until then he’s still on tour with STP through …read more

No, I’m not dead. I’ve been on vacation. I wanted to do some updates but was busy with a lot of other activities with the family and Rockstar Energy Mayhem Fest in VA Beach on Friday. Here’ is what happened in rock news over the weekend and I’ll be updating through out the day.
Lallapalooza turned in to Rage-apallooza when all hell broke loose during Rage Against The Machine’s set. A bunch of people were taken to the hospital and there was word that some people were intentionally hurting other people and stopping them from exiting.