In the years following its initial formation in 2004, Saving Abel has seen some changes. When former vocalist Jared Weeks made the decision to pursue a solo project last December, vocalist Scotty Austin was asked to step in after his former band opened for Saving Abel. “My band opened for Saving Abel and the next day the manager called and said ‘You’re our new lead singer!’ Of course I said what anyone else would say… ‘Who is this??,” laughed Austin about his initial disbelief at the offer. “Jared had wanted to do a solo project and the guys weren’t done rocking. We’ve been on tour ever since. It’s been a whirlwind!” Lead vocalist Scotty Austin, lead guitarist and backing vocalist Jason Null; rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist Scott Bartlett; bassist and backing vocalist Eric Taylor, and drummer Steven Pulley make up the Saving Abel fans know today.

Shoving a fist in the face of tradition has been Filter's modus operandi since the release of their self-produced debut album, Short Bus. The album's rough-around-the-edges production consisted of inebriated answering machine samples, lavish bass lines, and jagged guitars set to a backdrop of drum machines punctuated by the unfurling of Richard Patrick's vocal prowess and signature roar. Patrick, Filter's magnetic, profoundly intelligent nucleus and frontman jubilantly admits that his creative process is unorthodox, whether he's staring down and conquering new technology or coalescing with new bandmate and co-conspirator Jonny Radtke on Filter's current release, The Sun Comes Out Tonight.