[1] Born in Santa Barbara, California,[2] he is the brother of Foo Fighters lead guitarist Chris Shiflett.

Scott has also performed in the bands Viva Death,[3] Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Jackson United, and 22 Jacks.

Shiflett became both a co-songwriter and co-producer of the band's records along with bandmate Trever Keith.

Shiflett and Keith also formed Viva Death, a side project of Face to Face, as a vehicle for their baritone guitar driven experimental rock.

Viva Death features contributions from Shiflett's brother Chris, drummer Josh Freese, and longtime Face to Face producer/mixer Chad Blinman.