Josh Scogin Shuts Down Better Lovers Rumors: “I Am Not Joining”

Speculation surrounding Josh Scogin potentially joining metalcore supergroup Better Lovers has officially been put to rest.

With the end of Scogin’s noise rock duo ’68 on the horizon, fans had begun circulating rumors that the former The Chariot frontman could step into the vocalist role recently vacated by Greg Puciato. While Scogin had previously dismissed the idea in social media replies, he addressed the situation directly on March 20th through a handwritten statement shared via Instagram.

In the note, Scogin expressed appreciation for the fan support while making it clear he has no plans to join the band:

“To the rumors of me joining Better Lovers.

First of all, let me say that I am humbled (and honestly flattered) that folks would think of me as a good frontman (front person??) for Better Lovers. That machine is such a powerhouse of greatness, that even throwing my name in the mix is high praise.

But… As much as I love the dudes and the music, I am not joining Better Lovers. I don’t really join bands. I start them. And as fun as it would be to lock ourselves in a room and create music together, I just have some other ideas brewing for now, that I want to explore.

Plus it is really important to me that folks realize

The story arc of ’68 is a standalone story and it has nothing do with any external situations (like joining another band). It is its own trajectory. Set in motion from the very beginning.

Anyway — I’m very excited to see what’s next for Better Lovers. We all chat pretty often — So I know they are cooking.

So I encourage you to enjoy their story as it unfolds. Also don’t miss the season finale of ’68 this May/June — very (very) last show in Atlanta on June 20th.

— No A.I. was used to write this. Just a dude, his thoughts and poor attention to punctuation and spelling

Josh Scogin”

Scogin’s statement firmly closes the door on the rumor while teasing future creative plans still in development. Meanwhile, Better Lovers continue forward following Puciato’s departure, with fans awaiting news on the band’s next chapter.

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