STONE TEMPLE PILOTS resume their reunion tonight (October 22) in Hidalgo, Texas, and ending on October 31 in Pelham, Alabama - but it'll be without their drummer. Ray Luzier (ex-DAVID LEE ROTH) will be filling in. The band has issued the following update:

"Due to the unfortunate passing of his father, drummer Eric Kretz will be taking a brief leave of absence from the Stone Temple Pilots tour dates this week in Texas and at the Voodoo Festival in New Orleans. Drummer Ray Luzier will be filling in for Eric and will be performing with the band at these shows."