Journey (band)

===1998–2007: Lead singer and drummer replaced, ''Arrival'' and ''Generations''===
[[File:Journeymm2002.jpg|thumb|right|Journey in 2002: Steve Augeri, Jonathan Cain, Ross Valory, Deen Castronovo, and Neal Schon]] 
Following the reunion album's release, the band was becoming restless waiting for an answer from Perry regarding touring. Following a phone call between Cain and Perry, the latter announced that he would be departing from Journey, releasing himself from the band's contracts and making the decision to semiretire from the music business, disappearing from the public eye again. Steve Smith later exited the band, citing that Journey would not be the same without Perry, and returning to his jazz career and his project Vital Information.{{sfn|Daniels|2011|pp=115–117}}

The band hired drummer Deen Castronovo, Schon's and Cain's [[Bad English]] bandmate and drummer for [[Hardline (band)|Hardline]], to replace Steve Smith. After auditioning several high-profile candidates, including [[Geoff Tate]], Kevin Chalfant, and [[John West (musician)|John West]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.melodic-rock.com/interviews/nealschon.html|title=Melodicrock Interviews: Neal Schon|publisher=melodicrock.com|access-date=September 10, 2018|archive-date=September 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180910060907/http://www.melodic-rock.com/interviews/nealschon.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Journey replaced Perry with [[Steve Augeri]], formerly of [[Tyketto]] and [[Tall Stories (band)|Tall Stories]].{{sfn|Daniels|2011|p=118}} The band later recorded the song "Remember Me", which was featured on the soundtrack for the 1998 film [[Armageddon (1998 film)|''Armageddon'']].{{sfn|Daniels|2011|p=121}}

Following a rehearsal with Augeri and Castronovo, the band performed four gigs in Japan, a reliable touring stronghold for the band. When asked how he felt about touring for the first time in over a decade, Schon commented: "It's a little like we are reborn again." Journey embarked on a tour in the United States titled Vacation's Over, which began in October and concluded at the end of December in Reno. They continued the tour with another leg in 1999, beginning in Minnesota in June and concluding in Michigan in September.{{sfn|Daniels|2011|pp=122–123}}

From March to August 2000, the band entered Avatar Studios to record their next studio album, ''[[Arrival (Journey album)|Arrival]]'' with producer Kevin Shirley. The album was released in Japan later in the year.  A North American release of the album followed in April 2001, peaking at number 56 on the Billboard charts. The album's single "All the Way" failed to boost sales for the album which was considered a disappointment with mixed reviews and resulted in Sony dropping the band from their label. Upon the album's completion, the band embarked on a tour in support of the album in Latin America, the United States, and Europe.{{sfn|Daniels|2011|pp=123–126; 131}}

During the events of September 11, 2001, in response to the attacks in New York City, the band joined various other bands at a major fundraising event to help the victims and families of the attack held on October 20 and 21 at the Smirnoff Music Centre in Dallas, Texas. The event raised about $1 million.{{sfn|Daniels|2011|pp=132–133}}

Activity for Journey was quiet in 2002, as Schon formed [[Planet Us]] with bandmate Castronovo, Sammy Hagar and former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony until 2004, when Planet Us disbanded. Schon also co-wrote songs with the band [[Bad Company]], while Cain released another solo album. Having made some recordings between 2001 and 2002, the band released a four-track EP titled ''[[Red 13]]'' in November under their new label Journey Music, with an album cover design chosen through a fan contest with the online cover designed by Kelly McDonald, while the retail cover designed by Christopher Payne was only made available at the band's performances. The band only performed one club gig in support of the EP, but later began another tour of the United States from May to August in 2003, that included their teaming with [[Styx (band)|Styx]] and [[REO Speedwagon]] in Classic Rock's Main Event.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.concertarchives.org/concerts/classic-rock-s-main-event | title=Jul 27, 2003: Classic Rock's Main Event at Carolina Amphitheater Marion, SC &#124; Concert Archives }}</ref> The band then toured the following year on the Summer Detour, which began from June and concluded in September 2004. In November, Journey reteamed with both REO Speedwagon and Styx for a tour around the [[Caribbean]] aboard the ''Triumph'' cruise ship.{{sfn|Daniels|2011|pp=133–136}}

In 2005, the members of Journey were inducted into the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]] alongside former members Perry, Dunbar, Tickner, Steve Smith, and Fleischmann. Rolie was the only member who did not appear at the ceremony. Surprised to see Perry joining them to accept the induction with the band, Valory commented on the wonderful things Perry had to say in which he looked to be in fine shape, and that it was a pleasant surprise to see him.{{sfn|Daniels|2011|pp=137–138}}

Following their accolade on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the band began recording at the Record Plant in Sausalito, California, for their 12th studio album, ''[[Generations (Journey album)|Generations]]'', with producer Kevin Elson, who had previously collaborated with the band. The album was released on August 29 in Europe, with a North American release following on October 4. The album peaked at number 170 on the ''Billboard'' charts. To promote the album and celebrate the band's 30th anniversary, the band embarked on a tour starting in Irvine, California, in June and concluding in Phoenix in October. Each concert on the tour was three hours long with an intermission and featured many of their classic hits, as well as new songs from the album.{{sfn|Daniels|2011|pp=139–146}}

In 2006, the band toured in Europe and then joined [[Def Leppard]] in a North American tour. During the tours, however, suggestions arose that Augeri was not singing, but was using backing tracks to cover up his deteriorating vocals, resulting in him getting attacked by the fans. Augeri had been suffering from vocal attrition problems before the band began the tour with Def Leppard, and Journey had been accused of using prerecorded lead vocals,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.journey-zone.com/Archive/Editorials/2009.htm#06 |title=A Personal Journey Chapters Six, Seven, and Eight |publisher=Journey-zone.com |access-date=September 10, 2010 |archive-date=September 9, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190909040146/http://www.journey-zone.com/Archive/Editorials/2009.htm#06 |url-status=live }}</ref> an accusation that former manager Herbie Herbert insists was true.<ref name="auto2b"/> Augeri admitted in a 2022 interview that he wasn't legally allowed to say whether it was true or not.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Before His First Gig With Journey, Steve Augeri Got So Nervous He Threw Up |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/journey-singer-steve-augeri-interview-1358450/amp/ |magazine=Rolling Stone |access-date=14 January 2023 |date=6 June 2022}}</ref> In a press statement, the band later announced that Augeri had to step down as Journey's lead singer and leave the tour to recover. Augeri performed his last show with Journey on July 4 in Raleigh.{{sfn|Daniels|2011|pp=148–151}}

With the successful tour still going on, the band was quick to hire Jeff Scott Soto from [[Talisman (band)|Talisman]] as their lead vocalist. He performed as Journey's vocalist for the first time on July 7 in Bristow. Because of its success and popularity, the tour was extended to November. Soto was later officially announced as the band's new vocalist in December 2006.{{sfn|Daniels|2011|pp=152–153; 158}} Following tours of Europe and the United States in 2007, the band announced on June 12 that Soto was no longer part of the group.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.punktv.ca/?c=131&a=2184 |title='Journey names Jeff Scott Soto official new lead singer' at |publisher=Punktv.ca |access-date=September 10, 2010 |archive-date=March 4, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304223212/http://punktv.ca/?c=131&a=2184 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.journey-zone.com/Archive/News/2004.htm#2007 |title='Journey announces departure of Jeff Scott Soto' reprinted from journeymusic.com at The Journey Zone |publisher=Journey-zone.com |access-date=September 10, 2010 |archive-date=March 25, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100325162614/http://www.journey-zone.com/Archive/News/2004.htm#2007 |url-status=live }}</ref> In a statement, Schon stated: "He did a tremendous job for us and we wish him the best. We've just decided to go our separate ways, no pun intended. We're plotting our next move now."{{sfn|Daniels|2011|pp=166–168}}