Robert DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots Is Finalizing Work on His Second Solo Album
Bassist and one of the key songwriters of the legendary band Stone Temple Pilots, Robert DeLeo, has confirmed that he is in the final stages of work on his second solo album. The musician shared this information in a recent interview, noting that the recording and mixing process is moving slowly but steadily.
According to DeLeo, the new record will serve as a logical continuation of his debut solo release Lessons Learned, which came out in 2022. As before, he is not planning to handle the vocals himself, instead relying on collaborations with guest singers. DeLeo emphasizes that he prefers to match the voice to each individual song rather than adapt the material to his own vocal abilities.
It is known that several notable figures from the rock scene are taking part in the recording of Robert DeLeo’s new album. Among them are Jimmy Gnecco, frontman of OURS, Jay Buchanan of Rival Sons, Pete Shoulder, who previously collaborated with DeLeo, and Tim Bluhm of The Mother Hips. This approach allows the musician to experiment with the mood and style of each track without being confined to a single vocal sound.
DeLeo traditionally handles most of the instrumental work himself: in addition to bass, he records guitar parts and takes part in shaping the arrangements. The album also features contributions from keyboardist Jon Regen, flutist Tristan Cappel, and vocalist Omar Velasco, adding further depth and variety to the material.
When discussing the release timeline, the musician avoids naming specific dates, stressing that quality and completeness are more important to him than speed. According to preliminary estimates, the album could be released in 2026, though the final decision will be made after all work is fully completed.
Robert DeLeo is one of the founders of Stone Temple Pilots and the author of a significant portion of the band’s catalog, which had a major influence on the development of alternative rock in the 1990s. His solo projects offer a different perspective on the musician — outside the familiar STP sound, but with the same attention to melody, atmosphere, and musical detail.
