Skid Row bassist Rachel Bolan has addressed the possibility of working again with Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy Hale. His comments came in a statement shared on Instagram.
When asked whether the band would consider doing more dates with Hale if Halestorm’s schedule allowed for it, Bolan responded warmly. He made clear that the door remains open, noting that Skid Row has yet to find a permanent replacement for Erik Grönwall.
“I would love to,” Bolan said. “We came close another but then they had gigs pop up and she couldn’t do it. She has said that she would do more but it’s really hard for her. Cause she’s always on the road and when they’re not on the road, they are in studio.”
Bolan went on to explain the circumstances that limited Hale’s previous involvement with the band. He noted that the original plan had called for significantly more shows.
“That was just a moment those four dates,” he continued. “Because there was about seven or eight, maybe nine, that we had to do, but she couldn’t do the other ones because of her schedule.”
Bolan also spoke to his personal bond with Hale, emphasizing that any future collaboration would be a natural fit.
“So I love her. She’s like a little sister to me,” he said. “And yeah, we would do it in a heart beat until we find someone, for sure. But she’s got pretty tight schedule.”
Hale previously performed with Skid Row for four shows following Erik Grönwall’s departure. The band continues its search for a permanent vocalist.
Bolan’s comments come at a time when the band’s vocalist situation remains unresolved. The search for a permanent frontman has stretched well beyond what many fans had anticipated. The openness toward Hale reflects both the strength of their personal relationship and the practical reality that Skid Row still needs a reliable voice on stage while the process plays out.
Bolan has publicly acknowledged that fans should not expect a quick resolution. He admitted that the wait for a new lead singer is going to be a “seriously long time” and made clear that expecting a new frontman in the near term is unrealistic. The band is being deliberate rather than rushed in its decision-making.
Hale stepped in for Skid Row during four concerts in late May and early June 2024, shortly after Grönwall left the group to focus on his health. For Hale, the experience carried personal significance. She described it as fulfilling a teenage fantasy, having been a fan of the band since the 1990s. Her performances were well received, and the chemistry she showed with the band only strengthened the case for a potential return.
The original plan had called for a far more extensive run of dates with Hale, with as many as seven to nine shows on the table. Scheduling conflicts forced a reduction to just four. Halestorm’s relentless touring pace and studio commitments made it impossible for Hale to commit to the full slate. That dynamic has not changed heading into 2026, as the band remains active on the road and focused on new material.
Grönwall has moved forward with his own career following his exit from Skid Row. He played his first full solo concert in Stockholm in May 2026, marking a new chapter after his battle with cancer and his time fronting both Skid Row and H.E.A.T. His departure left a significant void that the band has yet to fill. The prospect of Hale’s continued involvement — however temporary — remains a welcome option as Skid Row navigates one of the more uncertain periods in its history.
