US rockers Stone Temple Pilots often top many a wish list of bands punters would most like to see in Australia. No doubt many fans were disappointed when the rumours that they would be playing Big Day Out 2011 turned out to be false. But that disappointment will be short lived as Stone Temple Pilots have just announced their first ever tour of Australia.
Stone Temple Pilots released their eponymously named sixth studio album in May of this year after nearly a decade-long recording hiatus which included some time apart. The San Diego quartet reunited in 2008 and fans have been eagerly awaiting new material and a tour ever since, arguably none more so than the Australian fans who have not previously had an opportunity to see the band live in concert.
Fronted by Scott Weiland with Eric Kretz on drums and brothers Robert and Dean DeLeo on bass and lead guitar respectively, Stone Temple Pilots have undoubtedly had a colourful career and the Grammy Award winners are one of the most revered rock groups around today.
Grinspoon have been announced as the Australian supports excluding Newcastle. Tickets go on sale from 9am local time, Friday 17 December.
Wednesday 16 March Challenge Stadium, Perth All Ages
Ticketmaster 136 100 or www.ticketmaster.com.au
Saturday 19 March Festival Hall, Melbourne All Ages
Ticketmaster 136 100 or www.ticketmaster.com.au
Sunday 20 March Hordern Pavilion, Sydney All Ages
Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au
Wednesday 23 March Riverstage, Brisbane 18+
Ticketmaster 136 100 or www.ticketmaster.com.au
Thursday 24 March Newcastle Entertainment Centre All Ages
Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au
Saturday 26 March Vector Arena, Auckland All Ages
Ticketmaster 0800 111 999 or www.ticketmaster.co.nz
