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Infobox musical artist |name = Saliva| image =| caption =|image_size = 220|background = group_or_band|origin = Memphis, Tennessee |genre = Rap metal ,cite web | last = Huey | first = Steve | title = Every Six Seconds Review | publisher = Allmusic | accessdate = February 2, 2010 | url = Allmusic|class=album|id=every-six-seconds-r525218/review|pure_url=yes hard rock , alternative metal , post-grunge cite web | last = Loftus | first = Johnny | title = Survival of the Sickest Review | publisher = Allmusic | accessdate = February 2, 2010 | url = Allmusic|class=album|id=survival-of-the-sickest-r704146/review|pure_url=yescite web | author = Thomas Erlewine, Stephen | title = Blood Stained Love Story Review | publisher = Allmusic | accessdate = February 2, 2010 | url = Allmusic|class=album|id=blood-stained-love-story-r943278/review|pure_url=yes | authorlink = Stephen Thomas Erlewine|years_active = Start date|1996–present|label = Island Records|Island , Rocking Chair, Red Urban, Diamond|associated_acts = Egypt Central , Full Devil Jacket |current_members = Bobby Amaru Wayne Swinny Dave Novotny Paul Crosby|past_members = Josey Scott Chris D'ABaldo Todd Poole Jonathan Montoya Saliva is an American rock music|rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee , in September 1996 and currently under Island Records . Saliva released their self-titled debut album on August 26, 1997, under Rocking Chair Records.
They were signed to Island Records and went on to release their second studio album Every Six Seconds . Saliva later released their third studio album titled Back into Your System on November 12, 2002 which reached #19 on the Billboard 200. Back into Your System launched one of Saliva's most successful songs, " Always (Saliva song)|Always ", reaching #51 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Modern Rock Chart. Three years after Survival of the Sickest (album)|Survival of the Sickest , Saliva released Blood Stained Love Story on January 23, 2007, repeating Back into Your System s chart performance at #19 on the Billboard 200. Its first single, " Ladies and Gentlemen (Saliva song)|Ladies and Gentlemen ", peaked at #2 on the Mainstream Rock Chart.
History
Formation and Saliva (1996–2000)
Saliva was originally founded in Memphis, Tennessee in September 1996.cite web | last = Prato | first = Greg | title = Saliva Biography | publisher = Allmusic | accessdate = June 1, 2010 | url = Allmusic|class=artist|id=p225208/biography|pure_url=yes After competing in the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences Grammy Showcase competition, where they advanced to the final round in New York City , the group self-released their Saliva (album)|self-titled debut album which sold over 10,000 copies in their region, prompting Island Records to take notice.
Every Six Seconds (2001)
Their Island debut Every Six Seconds was released in 2001, The album shows the band in their then nu metal sound. The album was their first to break them into mainstream popularity. It had two singles that performed well on rock radio, "Your Disease" and " Click Click Boom ".
Back into Your System (2002–2003)
" Back into Your System ", their third album, was released in 2002, which included the chart topping hits " Always (Saliva song)|Always ", and "Rest In Pieces" co-written by James Michael and Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe . The song "Pride" was first given to the fans in a concert in a small bar, but Josey Scott also took some heat during this era for shouting out vulgar remarks about the Dixie Chicks. The band toured in 2003, opening for KISS (band)|KISS and Aerosmith . Saliva beat out Billy Idol for the tour.Citation needed|date=January 2011
Survival of the Sickest (2004–2005)
Saliva then released Survival of the Sickest (album)|Survival of the Sickest on August 17, 2004, reaching #20 on the Billboard 200. On May 29, 2005, guitarist Chris Dabaldo announced he had left the band "for obvious reasons, as the band is not a unit anymore." He then shortly retracted his statement and apologized, declaring on the band's website that "there was a bit of an issue we're working through and we're looking forward to recording a new album later this year".cite web|url= http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1503377/20050602/story.jhtml|title=Saliva lose their guitarist|date=June 2, 2005|accessdate=2008-01-30|publisher=MTV However, the band's website later apologized again for the confusion and confirmed that due to "creative differences", D'ABaldo was in fact leaving the band, but that Saliva was "completely moving forward as planned and has our best music ahead of us". D'ABaldo eventually moved on to start the band Smolder. He is currently with Egypt Central . Jake Stutevoss formerly of the band Future Leaders of the World replaced him in Saliva's tour lineup. Stutevoss left the group right before the recording sessions for Ladies and Gentlemen. Jonathan Montoya, formerly of Full Devil Jacket , then became the next permanent member of Saliva.
Blood Stained Love Story (2006–2007)
A new single, titled " Ladies and Gentlemen (Saliva song)|Ladies and Gentlemen " was released in November 2006 to radio stations and made it to #2 on the US Mainstream Rock charts. Saliva released the album Blood Stained Love Story on January 23, 2007. It has also been included as the background music for a number of Sony Computer Entertainment|Sony 's commercials for the PlayStation 3 . The second single released off of the album was "Broken Sunday", which reached #8 on the Mainstream Rock chart, and is frequently on the Sirius XM Radio|Sirius top 20 on Octane. Saliva's tour manager Chris stated that the new single off Blood Stained Love Story would be "King of the Stereo".
Cinco Diablo and Greatest Hits (2008–2010)
In an interview with World Wrestling Entertainment|WWE on February 27, Scott said “We’re going to go in the studio probably around May and record our next record. If you like "Ladies and Gentlemen" and " Click Click Boom ", and more dynamic stuff, it’s going to be an ass-whooping of a record. It’s going to be 45 minutes of ass-whooping!”cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/subscriptions/wwetunes/vol8/exclusives/salivaecw|title=Saliva talk about the new album|date=2008-02-27|accessdate=2008-01-30| publisher=WWE Saliva toured with Sevendust in South Korea , Japan and a brief stint in Europe until July 2008.
As of April 30, 2008, Octane 20 on Sirius Satellite Radio began playing a new song titled "Don't Question My Heart", featuring Brent Smith from Shinedown . The song can be found on the album WWE The Music, Vol. 8 , and was the official television theme song for the ECW on Sci Fi|ECW brand. Saliva's sixth studio album is titled Cinco Diablo and was released on December 16, 2008. "Hunt You Down" was a song in the album that was then made the official WWE No Way Out 2009 theme song in February of 2009.
The band have worked on a reality television show style DVD following the recording of Cinco Diablo and life on the road, in an interview with MJP, Josey was asked if it was a TV Show to which Josey stated "I hope not", and stated that he wanted it more as "a DVD or something for our fans".
Saliva was recently on tour with Pop Evil , Since October , Dead Season, and Aranda (band)|Aranda . They were scheduled to join the 13th annual SnoCore Tour , but singer Josey Scott had ulcer surgery. Walt Lafty of Silvertide was hired to fill in for Scott for the tour, but Saliva ultimately decided to drop out of the tour, instead of touring with Lafty.
On March 23, 2010, the band released a Greatest Hits album titled, Moving Forward in Reverse: Greatest Hits ." http://tunelab.com/2010/01/14/saliva-to-release-greatest-hits-album/ Saliva To Release Greatest Hits Album Tunelab.com. Jan 14, 2010. "Time to Shine" from said album was used as the official theme song for the " Extreme Rules (2010)|WWE Extreme Rules " Pay-Per-View in 2010.
Under Your Skin (2010–2011)
On 30 August 2010, the band announced the exit of guitarist Jonathan Montoya, saying that they would carry on as a four piece. They have begun recording their latest album, titled Under Your Skin (Saliva album)|Under Your Skin ,cite web|url= http://tunelab.com/2010/12/22/saliva-to-release-new-album-in-march/ |title=Saliva To Release New Album In March & #124; tunelab™ |publisher=Tunelab.com |date= |accessdate=2012-04-03 with Howard Benson .
The band supplied a song titled "Badass" to the Saw 3D soundtrack released on October 26, 2010." http://tunelab.com/2010/09/30/saw-3d-soundtrack-includes-new-music-from-saving-abel-and-others/ Saw 3D Soundtrack Includes New Music From Saving Abel And Others" Tunelab.com. September 30, 2010.
The band released the lead single from their new album Under Your Skin , entitled "Nothing". It was digitally released on February 1, 2011. "Badass" was later released as the second single, and reached #26 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks.cite web|url= http://polyrhythmsmagazine.wordpress.com/category/charts/|title=Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks Chart May 7, 2011|date=May 7, 2011|accessdate=2011-06-302|publisher=Polyrhythmsmagazine's Blog
Departure of Josey Scott (2012)
At the end of 2011, after 15 years with the band, Josey Scott had decided to leave the band to pursue a solo Christian music career.cite web|url= http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx? mode=Article& newsitemID=167933 |title=BLABBERMOUTH.NET - SALIVA Announces New Singer |publisher=Roadrunnerrecords.com |date= |accessdate=2012-04-03 While initially unsure if the band would continue on,cite web |publisher=KFMX Radio |title=Josey Scott leaves Saliva, band breaks up |url= http://kfmx.com/josey-scott-leaves-saliva-band-breaks-up/ |date=November 20, 2011 |accessdate=January 4, 2012 in early January 2012 it was announced that Bobby Amaru has joined Saliva as the new vocalist. According to Wayne, ”he is a 28 year old singer, songwriter, producer from Jacksonville, Florida who has a GREAT voice and will not only bring some fresh blood into the band but; will also put a new spin on the Saliva sound.” Amaru was the frontman of his solo band Amaru, as well as the drummer for Burn Season .cite web |publisher=KFMX Radio |title=Saliva announces new singer (video) |url= http://kfmx.com/saliva-announces-new-singer-video/? fb_comment_id=fbc_10150561145352803_22150308_10150561824627803#fb8a841455c04e |date=January 3, 2012 |accessdate=January 4, 2012 On February 10, Saliva released a brand new single named "All Around the World" and said that they will begin to write a brand new album straight after their upcoming tour.cite web|url= http://loudwire.com/saliva-premiere-new-single-all-around-the-world/ |title=Saliva Premiere New Single ‘All Around the World’ |publisher=Loudwire.com |date=2012-02-02 |accessdate=2012-04-03 In addition to "All Around the World", the band has been performing another new song titled "One More Night" on their current tour with 12 Stones and Royal Bliss .
Band members
;Current Members
Bobby Amaru - vocals (2012-present)
Wayne Swinny - guitar (1996–present)
Dave Novotny - bass (1996–present)
Paul Crosby - drums, percussion (2001–present)
;Former members
Josey Scott - vocals (1996–2011)
Chris D'Abaldo - guitar (1996–2005)
Todd Poole - drums, percussion, backing vocals (1996–2001)
Survival of the Sickest (album)|Survival of the Sickest (2004)
Blood Stained Love Story (2007)
Cinco Diablo (2008)
Under Your Skin (Saliva album)|Under Your Skin (2011)
Awards and nominations
Grammy Awards
Year
Nominated work
Award
Result
Grammy Awards of 2002
"Your Disease"
Best Hard Rock Performance
nom
References
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