Record label hits Stone Temple Pilots with lawsuit
16.06.2008 15:00
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- Source: cbc.ca
Hard rockers Stone Temple Pilots say they are surprised their record label slapped two members of the band with a lawsuit just as they were returning to the studio to record an album. Atlantic Records, a division of Warner Music Group, filed suit on Thursday against frontman Scott Weiland and drummer Eric Kretz, claiming the pair were trying to end their contracts early. The band released a statement Friday in response. "Stone Temple Pilots were deeply disappointed to see that Atlantic filed a surprise lawsuit against two members of the [group] when they were in the middle of what were believed to be cordial and positive discussions about [the band] returning to the studio to make a new album after 5 years." All four members of the group, which blasted to fame during the 1990s with hits such as Sex Type Thing and Interstate Love Song, reunited last month for their first national tour in eight years. The band has had a rocky history with Weiland frequently disappearing on drug binges and rehab stints. The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan, demands the band record a seventh album and requires them to produce two more if the label wants it. It also alleges that Weiland and Kretz threatened to stop performing under their contract unless Atlantic makes significant changes. "The precipitous filing of this action is yet another example of the difficulties facing artists in the new music environment, as relationships between artists and their labels fall further and further apart," said the band's statement. Other members of the California band include brothers Dean and Robert DeLeo, who were released from their recording contract in 2003 and therefore aren't part of the lawsuit. Story Tools: E-MAIL | PRINT | Text Size: SMLXL | REPORT TYPO | SEND YOUR FEEDBACKMore Music HeadlinesSwedish jazz pianist Esbjorn Svensson killed in accidentSwedish jazz star Esbjorn Svensson died in a diving accident this weekend, his manager announced on Monday.Hedley snags four MuchMusic video prizesB.C. rockers Hedley were major winners at the MuchMusic Video Awards capturing four trophies including best video and best director for their hit For The Nights I Can't Remember. McCartney back in the former U.S.S.R for massive concertPaul McCartney performed for tens of thousand at a concert in Kiev as fans braved a thunderstorm to see the ex-Beatle play for the first time in the Ukraine. Brazilian samba legend, Jamelao, diesJose Bispo Clementino dos Santos, a pillar of Rio's most traditional samba school who went by the stage name of Jamelao, has died at age 95.Record label hits Stone Temple Pilots with lawsuitHard rockers Stone Temple Pilots say they are surprised their record label slapped two members of the band with a lawsuit just as they were returning to the studio to record an album.More Arts HeadlinesSouth Pacific, August: Osage County clean up at Tony AwardsThe musical South Pacific rode a wave of trophies at the Tony Awards with prizes for direction as well as scenic and sound design. Angels & Demons too controversial for Roman dioceseThe diocese of Rome has banned filming of Dan Brown's Angels & Demons in two churches that are key to the plot of the religious thriller.Swedish jazz pianist Esbjorn Svensson killed in accidentSwedish jazz star Esbjorn Svensson died in a diving accident this weekend, his manager announced on Monday.Hedley snags four MuchMusic video prizesB.C. rockers Hedley were major winners at the MuchMusic Video Awards capturing four trophies including best video and best director for their hit For The Nights I Can't Remember. Tim Russert warmly remembered on Sunday's Meet the PressTim Russert's chair was empty on Sunday, two days after his unexpected death, but the host of NBC's Meet the Press for more than 16 years was very much present in the full-hour tribute to him and his work. Arts FeaturesMartha makes her moveRufus Wainwright's little sister comes into her ownBig f---ing dealYoung People F---ing turns out to be a slick, sweet-natured comedyThe green menaceSeriously: How hard is it to make a good movie about the Hulk?It ain't happening Someone should put M. Night Shyamalan's new horror film out of its miseryNorthern museKronos Quartet finds its "Hendrix" in Nunavut throat singer Tanya TagaqNorth by NortheastSarah Liss reports from the Toronto music festivalPeople who read this also read …
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