Members of the Metal Community React to the Death of Scott Weiland

Update: Stone Temple Pilots have now released a statement as well, which we have included below.

As reported earlier today, former Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver vocalist Scott Weiland has passed away at the age of 48.

Members of the metal community have been posting their thoughts and condolences via social media since the news broke. Some highlights follow:

Sad day. RIP Scott Weiland

A photo posted by @slash on Dec 4, 2015 at 1:38am PST

We are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of our old friend and bandmate, Scott Weiland. We experienced a good chunk of life with Scott, and even in his darkest times, we all had hope and love for him. His artistry will live on, of that, there is no doubt. Deepest condolences and sadness are for his children, Noah and Lucy. We all travelled around this world together on tour; our band, wives, and kids…and we grew to a big family that still remains to this day. It’s just so sad and brutal from any perspective. Rest In Peace Scott Slash, Duff, Matt, and Dave

A photo posted by Duff????McKagan (@officialduffmckagan) on Dec 4, 2015 at 9:53am PST

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Good times. A photo posted by Scott Ian (@scottianthrax) on Dec 4, 2015 at 4:32am PST

R.I.P Scott Weiland..

— FrankBello (@TheFrankBello) December 4, 2015

Hey Scott. This was a month ago. I got your number. We were gonna hang out. I was looking forward to that. I told… https://t.co/4ofSVeIJSX

— Sebastian Bach (@sebastianbach) December 4, 2015

RIP Scott Weiland. May you be at peace and thank you for your music, Scott.

— Tom Morello (@tmorello) December 4, 2015

Listening to early STP reminds me how incredible music was in the 90's, real singers, & how much it impacted me as a kid. RIP Scott Weiland

— ☆ OTEP SHAMAYA ☆ (@otepofficial) December 4, 2015

Woke up to the bad news about #ScottWeiland.A true,charismatic stage animal.Guys,don't let drugs fuck up your life.It's never worthy.R.I.P.

— Cristina Scabbia (@MissScabbia) December 4, 2015

Rest in peace Scott.

— Buckcherry (@Buckcherry) December 4, 2015

In shock. Weiland. Not sure what happened but we just lost a good one. My love and thoughts are with his family and his colleagues.

— BILLY MORRISON (@BillyMorrison) December 4, 2015

R.I.P. Scott Weiland

— Joe Satriani (@chickenfootjoe) December 4, 2015

Scott Weiland gone at 48. What a Fkn shame. Another great talent gone too soon. Rip Scott.

— Morgan Rose (@morgan7d) December 4, 2015

It's a party until it's not. Thankful for sobriety today. Prayers go out to the Weiland family and friends. Thanks Scott for the music

— Clint Lowery (@clintlowerynet) December 4, 2015

I am completely HEARTBROKEN. #scottweiland found dead. #HappyBirthday to me. What a fucking shame! pic.twitter.com/oKEpMtSAPO

— Mina Caputo (@MinaCaputo) December 4, 2015

RIP #ScottWeiland

— In Flames (@InFlames_SWE) December 4, 2015

R.I.P Scott Weiland..

— FrankBello (@TheFrankBello) December 4, 2015

This is like Layne all over again. FUCK.

— Vernon Reid (@vurnt22) December 4, 2015

RIP Scott Weiland. I will always remember listening to "Core" in my Walkman on the high school bus. Influential music. You will be missed.

— Ryan Clark (@RyanClarkDH) December 4, 2015

RIP SCOTT Weiland. A legend…to the end. Deepest sympathies go to his family and the DeLeo Bros.

— Lzzy Hale (@LZZYHALE) December 4, 2015

Sad news, RIP@ScottWeiland Stone Temple Pilots – Plush (Video) https://t.co/roUD0EXbU6 via YouTube https://t.co/4YPPxQpDpH

— Within Temptation (@WTofficial) December 4, 2015

R.I.P. SCOTT WEILAND. Wow! Just wow!!!

— Rikki Rockett (@RikkiRockett) December 4, 2015

#RIP Scott Weiland #LifeIsSoShort #Shocked https://t.co/FGsZDljI8P

— ⒶⓈⒽⒷⒶ (@DjASHBA) December 4, 2015

Sad to hear about Scott Weiland, the first album was never off my deck in the early 90s.

— Nick Holmes (@NickHolmesPL) December 4, 2015

So sad to see such an incredible talent with potential still yet unfulfilled. May Scott Weiland have peace in… https://t.co/A9JdvvRlkq

— Doc Coyle (@DocCoyle) December 4, 2015

RIP #ScottWeiland Omg!

— BulletBoys (@TheBulletBoys) December 4, 2015

So sad to hear about Scott Weiland. Massive fan of his voice& presence. I once sang "Slither" onstage during my 1st battle of the bands. RIP

— Andy Biersack (@AndyBVB) December 4, 2015

Sorry to hear about the passing of my friend @thescottweiland. Legendary frontman, but soooo troubled. Sleep well bro… #vaseline

— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) December 4, 2015

One of the greatest voices in rock n roll has fallen silent tonight. #RIPScottWeiland #ShitNoSon https://t.co/6tPTbDWHOr

— Chris Kael (@5FDPChrisKael) December 4, 2015