Saliva was scheduled to co-headline the 2009 tour but frontman Josey Scott needed more time to recover from a recent ulcer surgery. As a result, the band intended to cancel the first two weeks and substitute Scott with Walt Lafty of Silvertide beginning April 17.SALIVA Frontman JOSEY SCOTT Recovering From Emergency Ulcer Surgery Blabbermouth.net (March 21. 2009). Retrieved on 7-15-11.SALIVA Recruits Replacement While Singer Recovers (April 14, 2009). Retrieved on 7-15-11. Ultimately, they decided in the interest of the fans to drop out entirely.Smith, Jay Saliva Off Sno-Core Pollstar (April 21, 2009). Retrieved on 7-15-11. This made the 2009 band lineup the leanest in SnoCore history.
