Creed singer Scott Stapp has officially joined Art Of Anarchy and will be the replacement of late Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland. Stapp decided to announced this decision in order to clarify speculation that he might have joined Stone Temple Pilots.

Stapp released this statement: “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.”

Says Bumblefoot: “A big welcome to our new Art Of Anarchy singer, Scott Stapp. We've been working diligently in the studio writing, recording, hangin'... been half a year now, and it's been great. Will keep you posted on the release of our first single, music video and all. 'Til then, warmest wishes to our family member Scott Stapp.”

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