Scott Weiland was sacked by Stone Temple Pilots a number of months ago. Now, the former lead singer has served notice he expects to either be bought out or for the group to pay him if they plan to continue using the name. Speaking with Gater Rocks, the Ex STP member countered the group's description of him as 'toxic' and the claim his conduct cost them potential earnings as a band with a counter claim saying he was let go without a justifiable reason being given which, Weiland maintains, is a breach of both the band agreement and a contract.  The singer calls the band's actions 'ridiculous', adding, 'They can't use the name without us coming to an agreement.  So thy'll have to buy me out of the company', which Weiland maintains he has 'value' in.  Band members contend that Weiland's decision to tour with his own group during a time frame that was supposed to have been reserved for an STP anniversary tour constituted grounds for them to oust him from the band. Never a dull moment when Weiland is involved.
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