Triumph drummer and co-founder Gil Moore recently opened up about the band’s future following the successful conclusion of their reunion tour dates.
Moore addressed the possibility of more shows from the reformed Triumph in the coming months. He reflected on what makes the band’s dynamic work and what fans can expect going forward.
“Well, we figured out that we’re capable of it,” Moore said. “I kind of look at it like this: in sports, the thing that kills sports teams is a bad dressing room. And you look at a lot of these bands that are out there, and they can’t get along with each other. Or the wives can’t get along.”
Moore went on to describe the positive atmosphere within the band. He credited strong personal relationships and family support as key factors in Triumph’s continued success.
“Triumph’s the opposite,” he continued. “So we’ve got a super dressing room where everyone is… It’s a mutual admiration society, I suppose you’d call it. Everyone gets along great. Everyone’s got a great sense of humor, which is imperative. Everyone likes pyro, which is mandatory. Yeah, it couldn’t be any better in the dressing room.”
“And then family support — I mean, we’ve got family support like no band out there,” Moore added. “And that’s why I say that the fans [are] just a part of the extended family. So, when they ask us to do shows, yeah, I suppose it depends on a lot of things, what we might do in the future.”
Turning to concrete plans, Moore confirmed that a new documentary is already in progress. He left the door open for additional live performances as well.
“We’re definitely gonna do another [documentary] film, so that’s already partially in the can,” he said. “So that’s gonna be neat, to have another doc out there. And I think we’ll probably play some more shows, but until they’re locked in and everyone’s in agreement, I don’t wanna start shooting my mouth off.”
The reunion tour wrapped up successfully. Fans and the band alike expressed enthusiasm for what may come next.
Triumph was co-founded in 1975 by Moore alongside bassist Mike Levine and guitarist Rik Emmett. The trio became one of Canada’s most celebrated rock acts throughout the late 1970s and 1980s. They were known for their elaborate live productions, powerful guitar work, and anthemic songwriting. Emmett departed in 1986, but Moore remained the driving force behind the band’s identity and legacy.
The reunion tour marked the band’s first major return to the stage since 2018. It drew large crowds of dedicated fans who had waited years for Triumph to perform again. Shows at prominent Canadian venues underscored the enduring demand for the band’s live experience, which has always been defined by high production values — pyrotechnics included.
Moore has served as the band’s consistent drummer and lead vocalist across multiple eras. His continued enthusiasm for the band’s direction signals that the reunion is far from a one-off event.
With a new documentary already partially filmed and the possibility of additional shows on the horizon, Triumph appears to be entering a new and active phase. The foundation — both personal and creative — clearly remains as solid as ever.
