Tenacious D’s Kyle Gass has hinted that the band’s hiatus may be coming to an end. He shared an old photo with bandmate Jack Black and teased what’s next in an Instagram post.
The post comes after the duo stopped touring following a rough patch. Gass’ controversial comments during a live show sparked the rift, leading to the cancellation of subsequent performances and the band’s hiatus.
In the caption, Gass addressed speculation about a possible reunion, making clear he sees what’s coming as something different from a simple comeback.
“Don’t call it a comeback,” Gass said. “Call it a —.”
Fans reacted quickly in the comments. One called it the “end of a hiatus,” while another noted excitement over the band’s upcoming 25th anniversary of its debut. Another fan praised Gass for reconciling with Black despite the earlier controversy. No further details on the band’s plans have been announced.
The controversy behind the hiatus traces back to 2024, when Gass made an onstage joke in Sydney about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, then a presidential candidate. The remark drew immediate backlash. It prompted Black to cancel the remainder of the tour, including the group’s scheduled New Zealand dates.
Black has said he was blindsided by the comment and did not condone it. He distanced himself from Gass’ remarks in the aftermath and put all of Tenacious D’s creative activities on hold. The fallout strained the pair’s decades-long partnership. It left the band’s future uncertain for months.
By early 2026, Black and Gass appeared to have mended their relationship. That set the stage for the reconciliation fans have now praised in the comments of Gass’ recent post. Still, as of April 2026, Black indicated there were no concrete plans for new Tenacious D material. Reunion chatter, however, continued to swirl around the duo.
That makes Gass’ latest teaser notable. It arrives just as the band approaches the 25th anniversary of its self-titled debut album. That timing gives fans reason to wonder whether Gass’ post is tied to the milestone rather than a full-scale return to touring or recording.
