Brett Scallions
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Brett Allen Scallions is an American
musician
. He is currently the lead vocalist
for current lineup of Fuel
after being the vocalist for the original incarnation of the band from 1993 to 2006. During that time, the band released multiple albums including the double platinum Something Like Human
. He left the band because of personal reasons and disagreements in the band, not from a torn ligament in his throat as previously reported.
After Scallions left Fuel
, he joined a band called The X's playing bass
. The X's released one album before going on "hiatus." He also recently joined Circus Diablo
, a Los Angeles
-based rock band while simultaneously playing with the X's.
In March 2007, Scallions was selected as the singer for Riders on the Storm, a project featuring former The Doors
members Robby Krieger
and Ray Manzarek
.
On March 9, 2010, the single "Something to Believe" by Hollow featuring Brett Scallions and Ken Wallace was released on iTunes via Koch Records
. Scallions contributed the lead vocals.
He is currently married to Abby Gennet
, guitarist and lead singer of Slunt
. They have two sons together; Jagger Song Scallions (born September 7, 2007), and Sawyer Cruz Scallions (born December 9, 2010)
who played drums on the first Fuel record, he and I are doing a record together where I am doing the bulk of the writing, I’ll be singing it, and playing guitar, and I’ll have some guest guitar players come in. It’s very exciting for me; it’s a record I’ve dreamed of doing for a really long time."
The band name has not yet been revealed. "We’ve got a few names in the hat right now, but I’m reluctant to say any of them right now because I wanna make sure that we have the name ready to go when it comes time to put it out."
On March 2, 2010, Brett Scallions announced via the Fuelies Message Board that Re-Fueled plans to undertake a world tour. He also announced that Jeff Abercrombie would no longer be a part of the band, stating: "Jeff decided that touring was no longer anything that appealed to him. Originally he was going to do this with me but later decided that he'd rather stay home and watch his kids. I wish him all the best." It was announced that Brad Stewart, (formerly of Shinedown) would replace Abercrombie. The new Re-Fueled line-up will be touring under the name of "Fuel" starting in mid April.
On April 8, 2010, it was made official that Brett and the members of Re-Fueled had become the new incarnation of Fuel.
"It's much heavier than anything I ever did with Fuel," Scallions says of World Fire Brigade’s sound. "We've done a lot of stuff in lower tones which is a first for me also, it's very deep, heavy, and even growly at times."
At the time of the interview for Alternative Addiction in August 2009, the World Fire Brigade album was "almost three quarters of the way complete, and planned to be released early next spring, fingers crossed".
At NAMM 2011, Scallions stated that the World Fire Brigade album is due out this year. He also stated that World Fire Brigade would tour and play select shows. It is unknown, if this tour will coincide with the upcoming 2011 Fuel tour or if it will happen later this year.
On March 22, 2011 Tunelab reported that the World Fire Brigade line-up consists of bassist Brad Stewart
(ex-Shinedown), Sean Danielson of Smile Empty Soul, Yogi Lonich (ex-Buckcherry) and former Candiria drummer Ken Schalk. The debut album is expected to be released later this year.
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musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
. He is currently the lead vocalist
Lead vocalist
The lead vocalist is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song. They may also play one or more instruments. Lead vocalists are sometimes referred to as the frontman or frontwoman, and as such, are usually considered to be the "leader" of the groups they perform in, often the...
for current lineup of Fuel
Fuel (band)
Fuel is an American rock band formed by guitarist/songwriter Carl Bell and bassist Jeff Abercrombie in 1989. Originally known as Small the Joy, they changed the group's name to Fuel sometime in 1994...
after being the vocalist for the original incarnation of the band from 1993 to 2006. During that time, the band released multiple albums including the double platinum Something Like Human
Something Like Human
Early promotional press editions of the album included the songs "Sister Mary Innocent" and the Scallions penned "Bruises", which ultimately were left off the final sequence of the album which was released to stores. Neither of these recordings have been released publicly by the band...
. He left the band because of personal reasons and disagreements in the band, not from a torn ligament in his throat as previously reported.
After Scallions left Fuel
Fuel (band)
Fuel is an American rock band formed by guitarist/songwriter Carl Bell and bassist Jeff Abercrombie in 1989. Originally known as Small the Joy, they changed the group's name to Fuel sometime in 1994...
, he joined a band called The X's playing bass
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
. The X's released one album before going on "hiatus." He also recently joined Circus Diablo
Circus Diablo
Circus Diablo is a Los Angeles-based hard rock band, formed in early 2006 by Billy Morrison , Billy Duffy and Ricky Warwick . Former Fuel frontman Brett Scallions and Velvet Revolver drummer Matt Sorum subsequently joined the band on bass and drums, respectively...
, a Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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-based rock band while simultaneously playing with the X's.
In March 2007, Scallions was selected as the singer for Riders on the Storm, a project featuring former The Doors
The Doors
The Doors were an American rock band formed in 1965 in Los Angeles, California, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, drummer John Densmore, and guitarist Robby Krieger...
members Robby Krieger
Robby Krieger
Robert Alan "Robby" Krieger is an American rock guitarist and songwriter. He was the guitarist in The Doors, and wrote some of the band's best known songs, including "Light My Fire," "Love Me Two Times," "Touch Me," and "Love Her Madly."...
and Ray Manzarek
Ray Manzarek
Raymond Daniel Manzarek, Jr., better known as Ray Manzarek , is an American musician, singer, producer, film director, writer, co-founder and keyboardist of The Doors from 1965 to 1973, Nite City from 1977–1978 and Manzarek-Krieger since 2001.Manzarek is listed #4 on Digital Dreamdoor's "100...
.
On March 9, 2010, the single "Something to Believe" by Hollow featuring Brett Scallions and Ken Wallace was released on iTunes via Koch Records
Koch Records
E1 Music , the primary subsidiary of E1 Entertainment LP, is the largest independent record label in the United States. It is also distributed by the Universal Music Group in Europe under the name E1 Universal...
. Scallions contributed the lead vocals.
He is currently married to Abby Gennet
Abby Gennet
Abby Gennet is the lead singer of the New York band Slunt, and currently plays guitar for Los Angeles based all-female hard rock band Riot Brides....
, guitarist and lead singer of Slunt
Slunt
Slunt is an American alternative rock band that formed in New York City in 2002. Comprising lead singer and rhythm guitarist Abby Gennet, lead guitarist Pat Harrington, bassist Ilse Baca and drummer Charles Ruggiero, the band has released two albums: Get a Load of This in 2005 and One Night Stand...
. They have two sons together; Jagger Song Scallions (born September 7, 2007), and Sawyer Cruz Scallions (born December 9, 2010)
Future plans
In August 2007, Scallions told to Alternative Addiction about a project he had been working on with an old Fuel band mate. "Jonathan MoverJonathan Mover
Jonathan Mover is an American drummer who has worked with a number of artists including Aretha Franklin, Fuel, Alice Cooper, Shakira, Julian Lennon, GTR, Everlast, The Tubes, Mick Jagger, Steve Howe, Peter Frampton, Oleander, Celine Dion, Elton John, Stuart Hamm, They Might Be Giants, Frank...
who played drums on the first Fuel record, he and I are doing a record together where I am doing the bulk of the writing, I’ll be singing it, and playing guitar, and I’ll have some guest guitar players come in. It’s very exciting for me; it’s a record I’ve dreamed of doing for a really long time."
The band name has not yet been revealed. "We’ve got a few names in the hat right now, but I’m reluctant to say any of them right now because I wanna make sure that we have the name ready to go when it comes time to put it out."
Re-Fueled
Towards the beginning of 2009, rumors began circulating that in fact Brett Scallions, and Fuel bass player, Jeff Abercrombie, were planning a tour under the moniker, Re-Fueled. After months of speculation, the rumors were recently confirmed by Scallions in an interview with Alternative Addiction. Scallions told Alternative Addiction. "Jeff and I have remained friends, he called me up a while back and we decided - let’s go out and have fun because he and I haven't played together in a while. It just seemed like the timing was right." Scallions has also recruited former Buckcherry guitarist Yogi, and former Candiria drummer Ken Schalk to round out the line up. The band has put together a list of tour dates for the fall where they are expected to be playing all the classic Fuel songs, from the band’s first three albums. It is still unknown if they plan to record an album or not.On March 2, 2010, Brett Scallions announced via the Fuelies Message Board that Re-Fueled plans to undertake a world tour. He also announced that Jeff Abercrombie would no longer be a part of the band, stating: "Jeff decided that touring was no longer anything that appealed to him. Originally he was going to do this with me but later decided that he'd rather stay home and watch his kids. I wish him all the best." It was announced that Brad Stewart, (formerly of Shinedown) would replace Abercrombie. The new Re-Fueled line-up will be touring under the name of "Fuel" starting in mid April.
On April 8, 2010, it was made official that Brett and the members of Re-Fueled had become the new incarnation of Fuel.
World Fire Brigade
Outside Re-Fueled, Scallions has been busy with Sean Danielsen of Smile Empty Soul and producer Eddie Wall, writing and recording an album under the name World Fire Brigade."It's much heavier than anything I ever did with Fuel," Scallions says of World Fire Brigade’s sound. "We've done a lot of stuff in lower tones which is a first for me also, it's very deep, heavy, and even growly at times."
At the time of the interview for Alternative Addiction in August 2009, the World Fire Brigade album was "almost three quarters of the way complete, and planned to be released early next spring, fingers crossed".
At NAMM 2011, Scallions stated that the World Fire Brigade album is due out this year. He also stated that World Fire Brigade would tour and play select shows. It is unknown, if this tour will coincide with the upcoming 2011 Fuel tour or if it will happen later this year.
On March 22, 2011 Tunelab reported that the World Fire Brigade line-up consists of bassist Brad Stewart
Brad Stewart
Brad Stewart is a professional musician best known for his work with hard rock band Shinedown. However, he now plays in Amaru, Society Red, Fuel, and Burn Season-Shinedown:Brad was the second member to join Shinedown after vocalist Brent Smith...
(ex-Shinedown), Sean Danielson of Smile Empty Soul, Yogi Lonich (ex-Buckcherry) and former Candiria drummer Ken Schalk. The debut album is expected to be released later this year.