A decade on from Scott Weiland’s passing, fans have been given something they never expected to hear again, new music from the late Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver frontman.
A previously unreleased track titled ‘If I Could Fly’ was shared online today, marking the tenth anniversary of his passing and offering a rare look into a quieter, more personal corner of his archive.
Recorded back in 2000, the track predates some of Weiland’s most turbulent years, according to his estate, it was written shortly after the birth of his son, capturing him in a rare moment of stability and clarity.
It will receive a limited edition 7-inch vinyl release on December 19th, with pre orders now open, the b-side will feature a live rendition of his late nineties solo track ‘Barbarella’, a favourite for fans who followed his career beyond the radio hits.
Weiland’s social channels released a statement alongside the song:
**“In recognition of Scott’s legacy, ten years after his passing, we’re releasing something truly special for the fans. ‘If I Could Fly’, a previously unreleased track written in 2000 after the birth of his son, is out today.
This song marks the first unveiling of original, unreleased material from Scott’s archive since his passing. It captures him at a deeply personal and inspired moment, showcasing the emotional depth that defined so much of his work.”**
Stream ‘If I Could Fly’ here.
The anniversary has also prompted a live tribute from Weiland’s son, Noah, who is performing at the Garden AMP in Orange County, honouring his father’s catalogue onstage.
The timing feels significant, a passing of the torch, but also a reminder of how abruptly the world lost one of alternative rock’s most distinctive voices.
Weiland died on December 3rd, 2015 at age forty eight, his death was ruled an accidental overdose, with heart disease and asthma contributing.
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