Editing Fuel (band) (section)

===The return of Brett Scallions and ''Puppet Strings'' (2010–2020)===
[[File:Fuel at MWR Rock the Fleet 1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Fuel in 2010]]
On April 8, 2010, the reformation of Fuel was confirmed in an official press release.<ref name="prweb">[https://web.archive.org/web/20100529014833/http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/04/prweb3848364.htm "Fuel re-ignite with Bon Jovi, fronted by original lead vocalist Brett Scallions"] ''PRWeb.com'' April 8, 2010.</ref> The band consisted of Scallions with an entirely new lineup.

"There is only one original of anything," says Scallions, "and that includes Fuel. The original lineup with Carl, Jeff, Jody, and myself will always be something special to all of us, and our first Fuelies (a term for Fuel fans) but it has been thirteen years since the original lineup was intact, and since then many great musicians have come and gone. The lineup I put together for Fuel is not meant to replace or diminish what any of the original members created. Just the opposite, it is to give our fans a live destination and to keep the Fuel name alive for a new generation to discover. Maybe someday we'll all get on the same page and play together again, but life happens, and the next thing you know you just can't jump on a bus and take off for a month, let alone a year."

It was later announced on June 25, 2010, former [[Shinedown]] guitarist Jasin Todd had joined the band to replace Yogi Lonich on lead guitar.<ref>"[http://tunelab.com/2010/06/26/former-shinedown-guitarist-jasin-todd-joins-fuel/ Former Shinedown guitarist Jasin Todd Joins Fuel] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100701053817/http://tunelab.com/2010/06/26/former-shinedown-guitarist-jasin-todd-joins-fuel/ |date=July 1, 2010 }}" ''Tunelab.com.'' June 26, 2010.</ref> Lonich returned to the band in January 2011. Todd left the band on good terms.

In March 2011, Brett Scallions started a new band called [[World Fire Brigade]].<ref>{{cite web|title=World Fire Brigade|url=https://www.myspace.com/worldfirebrigade|website=Myspace.com}}</ref> The group was a writing team of Brett Scallions, Eddie Wohl, and [[Smile Empty Soul]]'s [[Sean Danielsen]]. Scallions and Danielsen shared vocal duties, Danielsen played guitar parts, Scallions played bass, and Ken Schalk performed all drum tracks. Guest guitar solos were contributed by [[Rob Caggiano]] of [[Volbeat]], [[Andy Andersson]] who played with Scallions in Fuel during the ''Puppet Strings'' era, and [[Mike McCready]] of [[Pearl Jam]].

The re-formed Fuel performed at [[The Bamboozle]] in [[East Rutherford, New Jersey]], on May 1, 2011.

The band played Bethlehem Musikfest alongside Buckcherry, however, Yogi Lonich was not on stage. A friend of Scallions, Martin Estrada, filled in for the show. Brett Scallions announced on his official Facebook page that Yogi Lonich and Scallions were parting ways amicably and it was best for Fuel to search for a replacement. Scallions also hinted there to be new music in the works and also introduced the band's new lead guitarist, Andy Andersson. The band continued its tour and played new material during their shows.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=FuelRocks.com|title=An introduction is in order...|url=http://fuelrocks.com/news.php|date=August 16, 2011|access-date=August 17, 2011|archive-date=November 15, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115031715/http://fuelrocks.com/news.php|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Fuel entered the studio on March 8, 2012, to record their fifth full-length studio album, ''[[Puppet Strings]]''. [[Eddie Wohl]], co-producer of the World Fire Brigade album alongside Scallions and Danielsen, co-produced the new Fuel album with Scallions. In late September, the band re-entered the studio to complete the guitar and bass tracks for the record. As of February 2013, the band was still in the studio finishing vocal & guitar tracks. Originally planned for a 2012 release, the album had been pushed back to a possible mid-2013 release. This marked six years since the band released their previous album ''Angels & Devils''.

On April 30, 2013, drummer Ken Schalk announced his departure from the band to spend more time with his family. On that same day, Scallions announced new drummer Bryan "Keelgood" Keeling, formerly of the band [[Johnny Goudie|Mr. Rocket Baby]]. The band, however, kept Schalk's drum tracks, as referenced by Keeling in his first interview since joining the band.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tradiov.com/la/videos/drumsmack-5-7-13-jerry-jenkins-darrin-pfeiffer-brian/|title=Drumsmack – 5–7–13 – Jerry Jenkins, Darrin Pfeiffer, Brian – TradioV Los Angeles|work=TradioV Los Angeles}}</ref> On April 30, 2013, Brett Scallions announced a new Fuel single was targeted for a mid-summer release via download once the "details have been worked out and handshakes have been made".

On June 26, 2013, Scallions announced that Bryan Keeling was going out on tour with [[Eric Sardinas]] in Europe and that Shannon Boone (current drummer for [[Puddle of Mudd]]) had joined the band. Scallions also commented on the new album; "The record has been recorded and is so close to being released for all of you I can taste it. There will be big announcements very soon regarding release dates, singles, videos, and much much more. Take care and we will see you all soon at a venue near you!"{{citation needed|date=June 2016}}

Scallions confirmed the new album was mixed by [[Ben Grosse]] who also collaborated with Fuel on ''Something Like Human''. According to Scallions, the new album was currently in the mastering stage of production.{{citation needed|date=June 2016}}

It was announced through Guitar World on December 5, 2013, the album indeed titled, ''[[Puppet Strings]]'', would be released on March 4, 2014. ''Puppet Strings'' debuted at #1 on the rock charts, the band's first number one since ''Something Like Human''. The song, "Yeah!", was released for free download on the website as well, although it was believed to be the first single, Scallions stated it is not the first single but rather a "teaser". The first single, "[[Soul to Preach To]]" was released in late January 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alternativeaddiction.com/musicnews/article/3550/New-Fuel-Album-Set-For-March-4-2014-Release|title=Alternative Addiction – New Music, Music News, Interviews, & More|work=alternativeaddiction.com}}</ref>

In May 2015, as Fuel geared up to join [[Everclear (band)|Everclear]] on their Summerland Tour, ex-[[Filter (band)|Filter]] bass player [[Phil Buckman]] temporarily replaced Brad Stewart, with Stewart himself filling in for the band [[Saliva (band)|Saliva]]. Although Brad stated he was scheduled to re-join Fuel on June 9,<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/brad.stewart.3386/posts/996467220371233|title=Brad Stewart|website=Facebook.com}}</ref> the temporary switch proved to be permanent with Stewart continuing his new role in Saliva, as did Buckman with Fuel.<ref name=autogenerated1 /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/login.php?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fbrad.stewart.3386%2Ftimeline%2Fstory%3Fut%3D32%26wstart%3D-2051193600%26wend%3D2147483647%26hash%3D1045488928802395%26pagefilter%3D3%26ustart%3D1|title=Log into Facebook|website=Facebook.com}}</ref>

Scallions made many posts on Facebook and Instagram of him working in the studio on new material. It was later announced it was to be released as solo material. The band toured the US in August and September 2017 and toured Australia and New Zealand in December 2017. Fuel toured throughout 2018, playing ''Sunburn'' in its entirety to commemorate its 20th anniversary.

On October 21, 2020, Scallions officially announced his departure from Fuel in a Facebook post :

{{blockquote|"Hey, everyone. FYI, I AM NO LONGER IN FUEL! It seems there are quite a few people posting on the Fuel Facebook page that think it's me. I am part to blame for that as I have not officially posted regarding this until now. Well, it's official. I will no longer be performing nor will I be supporting the Fuel brand in any way. Unresolved differences have finally come to a point to where it's best to simply walk away never to return. I'd like to thank each and every fan and friend I have made throughout my time fronting the band. It's been quite the ride, but now it's time to move on to greener pastures. As many of you may know, I've been working on solo material for some time now and I must say it's coming out amazing. I can't wait to present to you this true labor of love. And once this whole pandemic is over, I plan to be touring and performing not only the new solo material, but also the songs I've made famous over the years as well as many favorites from other great artists. The light ahead is quite bright and I look forward to many more fun moments musically with you all. Hugs and love and I hope to see you from a stage in the very near future!"}}

Since his departure from Fuel, Scallions has made several posts on Facebook regarding his new project called RadioBot, formerly Melody Brothers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/melodybrothersofficial/posts/pfbid02ZtCXqr5RCFCWWHTKToiQA2D1qQTfztNYxBwWLXfkcLytyHotxGush2UjXUcrbAvEl|title=Facebook|website=www.facebook.com}}</ref> Originally planned for sometime in 2022, their first single, "This World’s on Fire", was released on December 8, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0M2BjwQk16NPR8suRrX3pndndUs49TGqJKW4mkGPhEbYQaK535ktVMmmFrg3VpgZAl&id=61552465828793|title=Facebook|website=www.facebook.com}}</ref>