Nearly a decade after they split, Stone Temple Pilots made a triumphant return to Chicago this past weekend in support of their forthcoming reunion album "Stone Temple Pilots" set for release May 25th. Once again fusing their Beatles/Led Zeppelin/Aerosmith/David Bowie influences into the unique "Stone Temple Pilots sound", it promises to be another must-have disc from the guys that surely will add to their canon of mega-hits. During the show at the Riv, they even gave a sneak peek into some of the new material, as well as playing the aforementioned smashes.

(See Stone Temple Pilots perform their new song "Between The Lines" live at the Riviera here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLWKRwRB2tQ)

(See Stone Temple Pilots perform "Plush" live at the Riviera here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPD7SHllLqg

(See Stone Temple Pilots perform "The Big Empty" live at the Riviera here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmTUfYyCbIY

Loop Rock Girl 2010 voting commences this Friday, as we whittle down the cast of hopeful hotties to the "Sweet 16" finalists for the crown. Your votes determine who makes it, and who doesn't. This year, we've made it even easier to cast your vote. Click here to learn more and see the 32 Loop Rock Girl 2010 semi-finalists: http://www.wlup.com/checkitout/rockGirlSearch2010aspx.aspx

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Also this week, win tickets to see the Lynyrd Skynyrd/Bret Michaels show in the first 5 rows, and a conversation with Jesse James Dupree of Jackyl this Friday at 8:30am. Don't miss out!