Original Saliva frontman Josey Scott has released two new singles that appear to target his replacement, Bobby Amaru, as Nashville producer ScatteredBrains reported on Instagram.<\/p>\n
The two tracks, titled \u201cWho?\u201d and \u201cFamous,\u201d come less than two months after the current SALIVA lineup, led by Amaru, released their own single, \u201cHit \u2018Em Where It Hurts,\u201d which seemed to take aim at Scott in its lyrics.<\/p>\n
Nashville producer ScatteredBrains, who worked on both songs, addressed the releases in a statement about Scott\u2019s return to music.<\/p>\n
\u201cLong time coming, about 15 years to be exact,\u201d ScatteredBrains said. \u201cThe first single \u2018Who?\u2019 from Josey Scott has arrived !!! I am beyond proud of this song and Josey for finding the strength to push back and push forward during a time where he\u2019s being bullied out of his own god damn legacy, his creation, his band Saliva.\u201d<\/p>\n
The producer continued to express support for Scott\u2019s claim to the Saliva legacy.<\/p>\n
\u201cPlease listen, like, share, and spread the message that there is only one real Saliva and that is with Josey at the driver\u2019s seat,\u201d he continued. \u201cIf the fans are ready, Josey\u2019s ready to give y\u2019all that real shit like he never left !!! I know y\u2019all all tired of watching a cover band play his music, we are too.\u201d<\/p>\n
The tension between Scott and the current Saliva lineup has been building for years. It is rooted in the circumstances of his original departure from the band he founded.<\/p>\n
Scott left Saliva in 2011, Alternative Nation noted. The true reasons for his exit were initially obscured by a press-friendly narrative. While the public explanation suggested he wanted to focus on a Christian solo music career, Scott later clarified this was not accurate. He stated that the narrative about pursuing Christian music was mainly put out by management at the time. In reality, he felt the music and image of Saliva from 10-15 years prior no longer represented who he was.<\/p>\n
Bobby Amaru replaced Scott as Saliva\u2019s frontman in 2012, about a year after his departure, Blabbermouth confirmed. The relationship between the two singers has deteriorated significantly in recent months. Scott accused Amaru of \u201ctalking out of both sides of his neck\u201d and treating him like a \u201cformer disgruntled employee.\u201d<\/p>\n
The feud reignited after statements from Amaru implying Scott had \u201cquitter\u2019s remorse,\u201d which Scott strongly denies. Though there was some reconciliation when Scott performed three songs with the band at the Blue Ridge Rock Festival in 2022 alongside Amaru, relations have soured again as of late 2025, ThePRP detailed.<\/p>\n
The releases mark an escalation in the ongoing tension between Scott and the current SALIVA lineup over the band\u2019s legacy. Both sides are now using their music as a platform to air their grievances publicly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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