Rise Up

Probably one of the hardest things for an established rock band to do is replace their lead singer. For every act that has successfully accomplished this daunting task there are countless others that have failed. Upon hearing Saliva's eighth studio album, RISE UP, you can now add the band to the former category. With acclaimed producer Bobby Huff on board, all the pieces seem to be in place. And Saliva has delivered with their new single, 'Rise Up.' New singer Bobby Amaru has successfully replaced original singer Josey Scott (who exited the group in 2012), and has joined up with longtime members Wayne Swinny (lead guitar, rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Dave Novotny (bass, backing vocals), and Paul Crosby (drums), and has helped deliver an album that manages to push the band's sound into new areas, as well as retaining the group's trademark elements - including anthemic choruses and crushing riffs.