Sebastian Bach recently opened up about a failed reunion attempt with Skid Row. He revealed how the band’s decision to hire a new singer derailed their plans. The former frontman shared his frustration in an interview with Rock Daydream Nation.
Bach detailed the circumstances that led to the breakdown of negotiations when asked about how close a reunion between him and the classic Skid Row lineup came to reality.
“It got really close — I don’t know how many years ago, like six years, seven years ago,” Bach said. “Right before they got their singer [ZP Theart] from Dragonforce [in late 2015], I was under the impression that we were gonna get back together.”
The singer described his shock upon discovering the band’s new vocalist announcement on New Year’s Eve.
“And it was New Year’s Eve and I saw online, ‘Here’s the new Skid Row singer.’ And I go, ‘You’ve gotta be f*cking kidding me.’ And I texted ’em all, ‘F*ck you. F*ck off,'” he continued.
Bach expressed his disappointment with the band’s decision to bring in another new singer rather than pursue the reunion.
“I was blown away that they were gonna get, like, [singer] number seven or number eight. And they said, ‘Oh, this is only temporary while we figure out the reunion stuff.’ But I’m an emotional dude. That’s why I sing for a living. And when I saw that news, I was not happy about it at all,” Bach explained.
Bach’s frustration reflects deeper tensions that have persisted between him and his former bandmates for years. Both sides have offered different perspectives on why reunion attempts have consistently failed.
MetalSucks reported that Skid Row guitarist Scotti Hill warned that getting back together with Bach would be problematic. He compared it to the implosion of Jane’s Addiction. Hill expressed concerns that a reunion wouldn’t meet fan expectations and would ultimately disappoint everyone involved.
“It wouldn’t be how they remembered it – it wouldn’t be what they expected. They would be disappointed; we would be unhappy,” Hill stated. His comments highlight the internal tensions that may have contributed to the reunion’s failure.
The band’s stance on reunion discussions extends beyond creative differences to financial considerations. Ultimate Classic Rock noted that Skid Row bassist Rachel Bolan dismissed the idea that refusing a reunion with Bach meant missing out on major earnings. Bolan revealed that the band had explored the financial potential but quickly realized why they parted ways with Bach originally.
“We entertained the idea. Snake and I went as far as talking with agents and promoters about money. But we quickly learned after a few text conversations, why we fired him in the first place,” Bolan explained. He emphasized that “nothing is worth your happiness and peace of mind.”
The revelation sheds light on what appears to have been the final attempt at reuniting the classic Skid Row lineup. Both sides seem committed to their separate paths moving forward.
