The 15-minute clip was recorded in a hotel room where Stapp, 41, says he's been living. Insisting that he remains sober and clean, Stapp says: "I'm sure you've heard the many rumours and slanderous, libellous accusations over the last few weeks.

"I'm under some kind of vicious attack, I still haven't figured out the reasons why. There are people who have taken advantage and stolen money from me. They are trying to discredit and slander me. I have even been threatened.

"Right now I'm living in a Holiday Inn, by the grace of God. There's been a couple of weeks where I had to sleep in my truck. I had no money for gas or food.