SCOTT STAPP Says CREED Is Rebuilding: 'We're Talking About New Music'

Summary

• Scott Stapp confirms CREED is discussing new music while reconnecting after 11 years apart.
• The band’s reunion tour drew a young audience, with over 80% of tickets sold to fans aged 18–35.
• Stapp says future CREED material could top their past work, fueled by life experience and renewed focus.

CREED frontman Scott Stapp says the band is easing back into things after more than a decade apart.

In a recent interview, he shared that the group has been spending time together, reflecting on the past, and having early conversations about making new music (via Meltdown) (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET).

“We’re talking about it. We’re taking things slow,” Stapp said. “We’re rebuilding. We’re relearning about each other. We’re reconnecting.”

The band reunited in 2023 after an 11-year break. They kicked things off with two themed cruises, then followed up with a national arena tour called “Are You Ready?”, alongside 3 Doors Down, Mammoth WVH, and Finger Eleven.

According to Stapp, the reunion has sparked fresh energy within the group. He described the experience as “putting on an old glove,” but noted that everyone has grown up.

Most of the band members now have kids, families, and different responsibilities. That shift, he says, has made them more focused and appreciative of what they have.

New music could be on the horizon

While nothing is confirmed, Stapp believes that if they do decide to make a new CREED album, it has the potential to be their strongest yet.

“When that day comes, I think it’ll be better than anything we’ve ever done,” he said. “Just based on the life experience we have now.”

The band’s reunion has also introduced them to a much younger audience. Stapp pointed out that over 80% of tickets sold on their 2024 tour went to people between the ages of 18 and 35.

Some of that renewed interest is thanks to social media. Old CREED hits like “Higher” and “With Arms Wide Open” have been used in TikTok videos and sports promos, including a Paramount+ Super Bowl commercial and a Daytona 500 campaign.

A different perspective this time around

Stapp also spoke about the fast rise and sudden fall the band experienced in the early 2000s. Back then, they were headlining arena shows within a year of their debut. After the band split, each member returned to smaller stages and began new projects from scratch.

The experience, Stapp says, taught them all some hard lessons.

“We had it all, then we went back to clubs,” he said. “It helped us appreciate what we had.”

He also touched on his own solo career and struggles, saying there were times he wasn’t sure whether to keep going. His perseverance has paid off. His solo singles “Higher Power” and “Black Butterfly” have both charted in the Top 10.

A second chance

Stapp says this reunion feels like an opportunity to close the chapter the right way. He wants to honor the band’s history while also setting an example for his kids and fans.

“I just want to do it right,” he said. “This is a chance to leave a legacy I can be proud of.”

About Creed

Creed is an American rock band that emerged in the late 1990s and quickly became one of the defining acts of the post-grunge era. Formed in 1994 in Tallahassee, Florida, the original lineup included Scott Stapp (vocals), Mark Tremonti (guitar), Brian Marshall (bass), and Scott Phillips (drums).

Their debut album, My Own Prison (1997), was released independently before being picked up by Wind-up Records, eventually going multi-platinum thanks to hits like “Torn”, “What’s This Life For”, and the title track. They followed it with Human Clay (1999), which included the mega-hits “Higher” and “With Arms Wide Open”, the latter earning them a Grammy Award.

At their commercial peak, Creed sold over 50 million albums worldwide, with three consecutive multi-platinum releases. Despite their success, tensions within the band led to a breakup in 2004. Members went on to other projects, most notably Alter Bridge, formed by Tremonti, Marshall, and Phillips with vocalist Myles Kennedy.

Creed reunited briefly in 2009 for a tour and the album Full Circle, but disbanded again shortly after. In 2023, the band announced a second reunion, launching the “Summer of ‘99” cruise and arena tours, reigniting interest among longtime fans and attracting a new generation through viral social media trends.

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