Scott Weiland died because of drugs and alcohol

Weiland was found dead on his bus in the Minneapolis suburb of Bloomington on December 3 while he was touring with his band.

A U.S. medical examiner confirmed that the singer had a “toxic drug mix” in his system at the time of his death, including cocaine, alcohol and ecstasy.

The medical examiner’s office also noted Weiland’s atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, history of asthma and multi-substance dependence as significant contributors to his death.

Formed in 1989 in San Diego, California, Stone Temple Pilots scored several hit songs in the ’90s, including “Big Empty”, “Vasoline”, “Interstate Love Song”, and “Plush”, the latter of which won the 1994 Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance. Alcohol, cocaine, and methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) were discovered in his blood.

Police said they found a small amount of cocaine in Weiland’s bedroom and elsewhere on the tour bus, and arrested Wildabouts bassist and The Viper Room manager, Tommy Black, two days later and held him briefly for fifth degree felony possession of a controlled substance. Stone Temple Pilots broke up in 2003, reunited in 2008 and split again in 2013.

Weiland’s three-decade career included solo albums and a spot in the supergroup Velvet Revolver.