Sebastian Bach recently addressed whether he would consider joining Triumph on stage during their upcoming reunion tour. He shared his thoughts in an interview with Blabbermouth.
The discussion arose as Bach had previously contributed vocals to Triumph’s tribute record, 2025’s ‘Magic Power: All-Star Tribute To Triumph.’ When asked directly about the possibility of live collaboration, Bach expressed his enthusiasm for supporting fellow rock musicians.
“Absolutely. I would,” Bach said. “I’ve always been a real fan of rock, and I don’t care what’s hip or popular that day or whatever.”
Bach then elaborated on his philosophy of supporting other artists in the rock community. He shared several personal anecdotes about helping fellow musicians during challenging times.
“I remember in the early ’90s, Dee Snider [Twisted Sister] was pretty much out of the music business. He was very depressed, and he was very down,” he continued. “I mean, you can read his book. He had a DoorDash delivery kind of thing going on his bicycle. That’s how low he got. I love Twisted Sister. I would say in Hit Parader magazine how much I love Dee Snider and Twisted Sister. He got hold of me and said that meant a lot to me.”
The former Skid Row frontman described how he actively helped promote Snider’s work during that difficult period.
“I remember seeing him at a party thrown by the manager, Mark Puma, out in Long Island, and Dee was so down. I went up to him and said, ‘Fuck this.’ He was in Widowmaker at the time, and I said, ‘Give me that tape.’ He gave me the Widowmaker tape, and I, myself, called up people at Atlantic Records. Andy Secher from Hit Parader, other people in the industry, and I shopped the Widowmaker project around because I love Dee. Now, Dee is doing incredible again,” Bach explained.
Bach also shared how this spirit of mutual support has benefited his own career. He cited examples with KISS and Pantera.
“Like, KISS did that for me. KISS knows how much I love KISS. They made me direct support on the KISS Vegas thing, going on right in front of them, which was really nice. I hung out with Gene [Simmons] before the show and talked,” he said.
He recounted a particularly memorable experience with Pantera that led to an unexpected touring opportunity.
“The ultimate example of that is Pantera. Skid Row, we took Pantera on their first arena tour of America back in ’92. And then in ’97, I’m out of Skid Row, trying to have a solo band [The Last Hard Men], and I was playing some little dump in Pittsburgh, some little club [Graffiti]. Somebody goes, ‘Hey, dude. Vinnie Paul is here.’ I go, ‘Get out of here. He is not.’ They go, ‘Yes, he is. He’s ready to party.’ Vinnie comes back and goes, ‘Hey.’ He’s here drinking and everything,” Bach recalled.
“At the end of the show, he jumps on the stage during ‘Cold Gin’ [KISS] and Vinnie grabs my mic and goes, ‘Hey, man. We’re going to take this motherfucker on the road with us across America.’ I go, ‘No, you’re not.’ I thought it was drunk talk. Vinnie’s being Vinnie. That was the last night of our run. That night, after Pittsburgh, we got in the bus, or, I think, we had an RV. We drove back to Jersey, and when I got home, I heard my fax machine go off. My fax machine was spitting out tour dates: ‘Pantera with special guest Sebastian Bach’. I go, ‘Get the fuck out of here. There’s no way.’ They did not have to do that at all. Like, take me? Into arenas in the year 1997? Just me? Not even Skid Row? Just me? Then we did a three-week tour of arenas. You can’t beat that. How did we end up talking about this?” he concluded.
Bach’s connection to Triumph extends beyond the recent tribute album. It is rooted in a shared history that dates back to the early 1990s.
Wikipedia reported that Bach briefly toured with Triumph in 1993 after the release of their album Edge of Excess. He provided lead vocals until the band broke up later that year. This collaboration marked an important chapter in both artists’ careers during a transitional period in rock music.
The tribute album that sparked the current discussion showcases Bach’s deep appreciation for the Canadian rock legends. 105.7 The Point noted that Bach covered “Rock & Roll Machine” from Triumph’s 1977 album as the first single released from Magic Power: All-Star Tribute To Triumph. The project demonstrates the lasting influence of Triumph’s music on subsequent generations of rock musicians.
Bach’s involvement in the tribute extends to multiple tracks. KATV revealed that he also performed “24 Hours a Day” for the album. This dual contribution highlights his commitment to honoring Triumph’s catalog and his genuine enthusiasm for their music.
The tribute album represents a broader celebration of Triumph’s legacy. It features contributions from various rock luminaries including Slash, Dee Snider, and Mickey Thomas. Bach’s willingness to potentially join Triumph on their reunion tour reflects the same collaborative spirit that made the tribute album possible. It demonstrates how veteran rock musicians continue to support and celebrate each other’s work across decades.
Bach’s willingness to join Triumph on tour reflects his ongoing commitment to supporting rock music and fellow artists within the community.
