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", reaching #51 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Modern Rock Chart. Three years after 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", peaked at #2 on the Mainstream Rock Chart.
Saliva was originally founded in Memphis, Tennessee in September 1996. 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 self-titled debut album which sold over 10,000 copies in their region, prompting Island Records to take notice.
Saliva's Island debut Every Six Seconds was released in 2001 and featured the singles "Your Disease" and "Click Click Boom", both of which saw significant play on rock radio and helped bring the band into mainstream popularity.
Back into Your System, their third album, was released in 2002, which included the chart topping hits "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 and Aerosmith. Saliva beat out Billy Idol for the tour.
Saliva then released Survival of the Sickest on August 17, 2004, reaching #20 on the Billboard 200. On May 29, 2005, guitarist Chris D'Abaldo 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". 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. 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.
A new single, titled "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's commercials for the PlayStation 3. It was also made the official Theme song for Wrestlemania 23. 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 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".
In an interview with 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!" 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 brand. Saliva's sixth studio album is titled Cinco Diablo and was released on December 16, 2008. "Hunt You Down" was a song on the album that was then made the official WWE No Way Out 2009 theme song in February 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. 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. "Time to Shine" from said album was used as the official theme song for the "WWE Extreme Rules" Pay-Per-View in 2010.
On 30 August 2010, the band announced the exit of guitarist Jonathan Montoya, saying that they would carry on as a four piece. They had begun recording their latest album, titled Under Your Skin, with Howard Benson.
The band supplied a song titled "Badass" to the Saw 3D soundtrack released on October 26, 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 No. 26 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks.
At the end of 2011, after 15 years with the band, Josey Scott decided to leave the band to pursue a solo Christian music career.
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 front-man of his solo band Amaru, as well as the drummer for Burn Season.
On February 10, 2012, Saliva released a brand new single named "All Around the World" and said to write a brand new album straight after the tour. 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.
On November 30, 2012, it was announced that the band had just signed a new record deal with Rumbum Records & that after they have finished their current tour, the band will return home to finish writing the new album and begin recording in January for a release date some time in the spring.
On February 5, 2013, Saliva began recording a new album which would later be named “In It to Win It”. “In It to Win It” was to be the bands eighth record (1st with RumBum Records) with producer Bobby Huff, and executive producer Luis Bacardi. Bobby Huff co-wrote Saliva’s single “Badass” and has worked with artists such as Meat Loaf, 3 Doors Down & Cavo.
On April 30, 2013, the band released its first single from the new album, the aggressively anthemic title track “In It To Win It,” which is now available on iTunes. On September 3, 2013, the band released an album "In It to Win It".
On January 22, 2014, a new single "Rise Up" was announced. It was also revealed that "In It to Win It" was an early limited time fan only sneak peek and the band is going to release the new record titled "Rise Up" with the same songs re-arranged.
On April 16, 2016 Saliva announced their new album, titled Love, Lies & Therapy would be released June 10, 2016. Later in May, the group announced they would be supporting the album by taking part of the "Make America Rock Again" tour in the summer 2016 alongside Trapt, Saving Abel, Alien Ant Farm, Crazy Town, 12 Stones, Tantric and Drowning Pool.
In mid-2018, drummer Paul Crosby announced his departure from the band after 18 years. Shortly afterward, bassist Brad Stewart would also depart to focus on other touring and projects. Saliva then released their tenth studio record, 10 Lives, on October 19, 2018 via Megaforce Records. The album was produced by frontman Bobby Amaru and Steve Perreira in Jacksonville, Florida. In 2019, both Crosby and Stewart confirmed their return to the band. Saliva would go on to tour in 2019 as a part of Puddle of Mudd's Muddfest.
In October 2019, former vocalist Josey Scott announced on The Morning Dump podcast that he planned to reunite with Saliva for a tour and a new studio album. This was confirmed by Swinny in an interview with Detroit's WRIF Radio, adding that although "there's nothing on paper," the reunion should take place from 2020 into 2021 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Every Six Seconds. In addition to Scott rejoining, Swinny also suggested that former guitiarist Chris D'Abaldo may also be taking part. In January 2021, it was announced that these plans were put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On April 16th, 2021, the band released a music video for "After Me" following the 20th anniversary of their second album Every Six Seconds. Also, guitarist and founder Wayne Swinney sat out touring for August, due to testing positive for COVID-19, with Josh Kulack filling in for him.
Doperide
Saliva Lyrics
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Rollin' with the masses,
Throwin' my matches atop of the gasoline package.
Throwin' rhymes like rachets,
Playas with passion comin' disastrous bashin'.
Runnin' round with the wrong crowd acting like you all down,
Bout it, bout it, but you bow down.
What's up with you, what's up with you, what's up with me,
Right left, take a ride in the doperide, yeah
Right, left take a ride.
Getting paid in the last days.
Rage of the teenage.
Coming out strong and hard and on the front page.
Haven't I stated, never been faded.
If you steppin' up, for sure you're getting wasted.
Hangin' out base in time you're wasted,
Hear you talkin' local, I'm talkin' nation.
Everything I will be, everything I should be, everything you'll never be,
Everything you can't but you want to be.
Right left take ride on the dope ride.
Right left take a ride.
No apologies like I'm born-again.
No authorities gonna fumble my legs.
Yeah all these buster all people in this life want to talk that ya ya
I'm a show you how we deal with that up in m-town.
Rollin with the masses throwin' my matches,
throwin my matches atop of the gasoline package.
Rollin with the masses throwin' my matches atop of the gasoline package x3
Right left take a ride in the dope ride yeah.
Right, left take a ride.
No apologies like I'm born-again.
No authorities gonna fumble my legs.
The lyrics to Saliva's song Doperide depict a rebellious and defiant attitude, with the singer showing no remorse for their actions. The opening lines refer to the way they are feeling - "coming down like a hatchet" - and the company they are keeping - "rolling with the masses". The use of the metaphor of "throwing matches atop of the gasoline package" suggests that they are intentionally courting danger, and living life on the edge. The next lines speak of their skill in "throwing rhymes like ratchets", and how they are causing problems for those who underestimate them - "players with passion coming disastrous bashing".
The refrain of "right left, take a ride on the doperide" is a call to action, inviting the listener to join in the wild ride that the singer is living. The second verse continues the theme of rebellion, with the singer proclaiming that they are making money and making headlines - "getting paid in the last days...coming out strong and hard and on the front page". They make it clear that they have never lost control, and that anyone who tries to challenge them will come out the worse for it - "if you're stepping up, for sure you're getting wasted".
Throughout the song, the singer is unapologetic and unwilling to bow to authority. The final lines, "no apologies like I'm born again...no authorities gonna fumble my legs", underscore this point, and reinforce the idea that living on the edge and courting danger is what the singer is all about.
Line by Line Meaning
Coming down like a hatchet
I'm coming down hard and aggressive
Rollin' with the masses
I'm part of a group that shares my aggressive attitude
Throwin' my matches atop of the gasoline package
I'm causing chaos and destruction, igniting a dangerous situation
Throwin' rhymes like rachets
I'm delivering my verses quickly and forcefully, like the sound of a ratchet tool
Playas with passion comin' disastrous bashin'
People who are passionate and aggressive like me are causing chaos and destruction
Runnin' round with the wrong crowd acting like you all down
You're hanging out with the wrong people and pretending to be tough
Bout it, bout it, but you bow down
You talk tough but ultimately back down when faced with real danger
What's up with you, what's up with you, what's up with me
What's the deal with you and me, what's our connection
You're the one that I see through
I can see through your act, you're not really tough
Right left, take a ride in the doperide, yeah
Take a journey with me on this dangerous path
Getting paid in the last days
Making money in a time of chaos and destruction
Rage of the teenage
The anger and rebellion of young people
Coming out strong and hard and on the front page
Making a big impact and getting attention in the media
Haven't I stated, never been faded
I've said it before and I'll say it again, I'm always strong and never weakened
If you steppin' up, for sure you're getting wasted
If you challenge me, you'll be defeated
Hangin' out base in time you're wasted
Wasting your time by hanging out with me and my dangerous crew
Hear you talkin' local, I'm talkin' nation
You're focused on small-scale problems, but I'm thinking bigger
Everything I will be, everything I should be, everything you'll never be
I have the potential to be great, while you never will
Everything you can't but you want to be
You aspire to be like me, but you can't achieve that level of greatness
No apologies like I'm born-again
I have no regrets, I am reborn in my aggressive persona
No authorities gonna fumble my legs
I won't be slowed down or stopped by anyone in power
Yeah all these buster all people in this life want to talk that ya ya
Many people talk tough but can't back it up
I'm a show you how we deal with that up in m-town
I'll demonstrate how we handle those who can't back up their words in my hometown
Rollin with the masses throwin' my matches,
I'm part of a group that's causing chaos and destruction
throwin my matches atop of the gasoline package.
I'm making the dangerous situation even worse by adding fuel to the fire
Right left take a ride in the dope ride yeah.
Take a journey with me on this dangerous path
No apologies like I'm born-again.
I have no regrets, I am reborn in my aggressive persona
No authorities gonna fumble my legs.
I won't be slowed down or stopped by anyone in power
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: CHRISTOPHER JON DABALDO, DAVID A. NOVOTNY, JOSEPH SCOTT SAPPINGTON, PAUL ALLEN CROSBY, WAYNE A. SWINNY, DAVID A NOVOTNY, WAYNE SWINNY
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