17), featuring a message from Gutt on its Facebook page that does not reference the STP gig.
Gutt’s band Rival City is still actively releasing music, including a cover of Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On” - just released today (Nov. In the meantime, Stone Temple Pilots - Dean DeLeo, Robert DeLeo and Eric Kretz - have not removed the open-call submission form from their website. Gutt was a standout on X Factor in its third season, with well-received performances of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” and Radioheads’ “Creep” as he competed on Kelly Rowland’s team. A previous report suggested that singer John Borja might have the job. Stone Temple Pilots had been fronted by Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington since 2013, before his departure in 2015. Other factors contributed to his death, which was ruled as an accident - he suffered from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, and had a history of asthma and multi-substance dependence. The band started its quest following the death last year of Weiland, who had been estranged from the group since 2013, and the end of a short-lived collaboration with Bennington that produced a five-song EP that same year.Īlthough the members of STP have not revealed the names of anyone who has auditioned for the band, Borja did reportedly try out, as did Toryn Green, who sang for the band FUEL from 2007 through 2010.Original Stone Temple Pilots lead singer Scott Weiland died passed away last year, and a toxicology report revealed he died of mixed drug toxicity, with cocaine, ethanol, and methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) in his system. You know, we had the fortune of being in a band with one of the greats - twice! You know, Chester included. “This person has to be really, really great. “You know, I promise you one thing: we’re not gonna settle,” he said.
Guitarist Dean DeLeo told The Pulse Of Radio earlier this year that STP would not cut corners in its search.
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STP began its hunt for a new frontman with open auditions last February, continuing into the spring with a smaller series of private tryouts for a narrow group of finalists. “More melodic and powerful, that’s the kind of voice I can provide to STP,” he said. He also talked about what he would add to the band’s sound. “ is irreplaceable, no doubt about it, but I think I can carry his legacy through my personality, despite being Filipino,” he said. It would be my honor to play music with them.”Īlthough Borja is a huge fan of Weiland, he is confident that he can do the STP music justice. He added: “I respect the guys’ decision, whatever it is. “Let’s wait for them to give the official announcement.”
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What remains unclear is the nature of Borja‘s trip.Īsked by the Filipino web site Radio Republic to comment on the reports that he is being considered for the singer position in STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, Borja said: “As of now, I can’t give the full details yet, but there are clues or hints that seem to be favorable to me. The latter two musicians currently play together in the blues project DELTA DEEP.
during the first week of September, while also posting a photo of himself with STP bassist Robert DeLeo and DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen, taken last week in San Juan Capistrano, California. Filipino musician John Borja, who is rumored to have auditioned for STONE TEMPLE PILOTS‘ vacant singer position, says that it would be an “honor” for him to follow in the footsteps of the late Scott Weiland and LINKIN PARK‘s Chester Bennington as the third lead vocalist of the veteran rock act.Īlthough there has been no official confirmation that Borja has the job, he indicated on Facebook that he recently took a trip to the U.S.