STP sacked Scott Weiland in February, saying he created a "toxic" environment around them. Both parties are suing each other. Bennington was revealed as the new frontman in April, when it was revealed they were working on an EP together � although he's continuing to work with Linkin Park too.

"Writing songs with these guys, that's something I can check off my list of s*** to do," He tells Rolling Stone. "For us the transition has been about as smooth as possible.