SKID ROW the Interview: "Finally Skid Row Again"

[@Gmanrushfan]

I was convinced when I went to see them live… in a sold out venue a couple weeks ago. They were ridiculously good… Erik was so full of energy and had so much control of the stage…while hitting all the notes and staying on pitch. And a huge smile and personality that oozes from the stage. People can debate these things forever on the internet…but, I left a fan.

[@tts42572]

Saw them this past weekend in a 5,000 seat venue that was pretty close to sold out. I was talking to the guy sitting next to me and he said he was really there to see Great White and that he hasn't been much into Skid Row since Bach left. He wasn't even aware of who the new singer was or that Skid Row had a new album out. I told him to give it a chance and that I bet he'd enjoy the show. Well, after 2 songs the guy was slapping high fives with me and rocking out lol. After the show he was like, "Dude, that was awesome!". He remarked that he'd be pulling up the new album on his spotify and listening to it on his drive home. Erik is just infectious in a live setting and has a way of making people fans. I saw it when he was in his previous band H.E.A.T and now seeing it again. And he's even turned things down a notch in Skid Row by cutting out the crowd surfing he always would do. And above all, he just sounds great and does the old songs justice while also sounding great on the new songs.

[@yukonstriker1703]

Too drunk to read a novel bro

[@BeemWeeks]

The new album sounds like classic Skid Row. Erik kills it on vocals. Best wishes to the band going forward!

[@hinjurock70]

He's a poser - I can't stand those cheesy American Idol singers.

[@BeemWeeks]

@@hinjurock70 🤡

[@christerolausson2702]

Fully agree!

[@erroristmusic]

it's trash. Skid Row's golden era ended with Bach

[@BeemWeeks]

@@erroristmusic 🤡

[@troydvorak4011]

It is truly sad that Erik had to leave but I understand why. A difficult and mature decision. I hope that the guys in Skid Row look in Europe again. There are a ton of big-range, talented singers. Check out Eugent Bushpepa's cover of She's Gone (Steelheart). Eugent is an Albanian singer.

[@thelolguy007]

So happy for these guys. This is definitely the best they’ve sounded since Seb. Really looking forward to seeing them this summer at ‘Rock Imperium’ Cartagena, Spain 🤘🇪🇸

[@knaggs71]

Nothing will ever touch those first couple albums… Miss those days gone past 🤘🏼

[@tapanim6576]

Freaking awesome. "The Gang's All Here" album is brilliant, it's up there with the first two Skid Row albums. Skid Row kicks some serious arse again with Erik.

[@hinjurock70]

9:00 He probably sees a lot more comments saying "this sucks - it's not Skid Row without Sebastian".

[@natasazanda5702]

Skid Row are great and I loved all of their singers but Erik is the without a doubt the best since Bach! And Bach isn’t Bach anymore these days, he butchers the songs. Erik sings them! The new album is amazing to listen to - so great choice and great comeback Skid Row

[@michaelscott8845]

I saw them a few days ago and I cannot express enough how incredible Erik's voice was.

[@seeesta4324]

I can listen to Skid Row All Day!

[@PJski]

I think many in the Skid Row clan don't quite appreciate the absolute legend Erik Gronwall is. H.E.A.T. is one of the leading bands in hard rock today - kickin a$$ on the same level Skid Row did back in their prime. For Skid Row, to get Erik Gronwall today, is the equivalent of CCR getting Sebastian Bach in 1991. That is no exaggeration.

[@adalbertovalentin8112]

He is a blessing man.

[@AJ_metal_chic]

Erik is a BEAST! He has the pipes for sure, such a cool dude 🤘🏻🤘🏻🎤🎶

[@KeithFine10]

Skid Row 2.0 kills!! Took a 3hr road trip last Oct to see them in PA well worth it, Erik is the second coming. Can't wait to see them again in September

[@NekoArts]

I'm Swedish and vaguely familiar with Erik (I never watched him on Idol, but I've heard him here and there although never with Skid Row) and I feel a certain pride for what he has accomplished, even though I don't know the guy myself. That said, Skid Row for me will always be with Bach. No matter how great of a singer and performer Erik is, I don't think it's possible to replace Bach. At the risk of sounding overly dramatic, but I feel like it'd be like replacing Freddy Mercury or Kurt Cobain. Bach's name will just always be Skid Row, for better or worse. All of that said, I wish both Erik and the guys the very best moving forward.

[@DaveHimmer]

In my opinion Erik had made Skid Row relevant again. He is on the same level as Sebastion was!

[@jaygooch1190]

Alright haters and lovers. Listen to the new stuff, if its good be a fan , if its not your thing don't listen. Times change and so do people, tastes and life bit don't put this down just because Bach aint in the band

[@dcs1106]

If they can make new songs that are relevant today with the new singer, then it's cool. If they're just playing the old songs from back in the day, they are simply a cover band.

[@thelolguy007]

Least we know where you stand on the Lynyrd Skynyrd conversation 🤭

[@christerolausson2702]

Listen to the new album. It’s great.

[@PaulyV56]

This guy can sing and write great songs. He’s the real deal.

[@FiendishlyDelightedSefto]

@@PaulyV56 Erik dosnt write much if anything in skidrow, from what I know ratchel and snake are lead writers

[@tonysams7261]

Not that there's anything wrong with that!

[@knowsmebyname]

I am just discovering Skid Row. Shamefully I prejudged them as individuals. This band has heart. It’s understandable why people pine for yesterday’s singer but this new guy is excellent imo.

[@jukesters123]

Eric makes me interested in SR again.He is great. You got your guy and so did we.Come to Vancouver pls.

[@danw4490]

Erik is the best thing to ever happen to Skid Row. The man is a legend and a really nice guy on top of that!

[@hinjurock70]

A legend? LOL Not hardly. Sebastian Bach isn't even a legend, but he's a lot closer to being one than that American Idol cheeseball.

[@hagjon2726]

What a great comeback album!

[@christerolausson2702]

It sure is! Great record!

[@mohdibrahim706]

AWESOME !!!

[@GummyBearWA]

Out of the 80s bands, Skid Row was the only band I ever liked. I grew up when heavy metal, so I was a huge Scorpions, Y&T, UFO, etc. fan. I saw the Vegas show, and I was so impressed with SR! They/he stole that show!

[@nuzanuzferatu7900]

Feel so sorry about this band, they were great!

[@yeahright302]

yup,were!!!!

[@shellybean9]

Still are and they are back! It's about time too!

[@Bobbelobben]

Erik, lets make skid row great again! Hejja Dej!

[@danw4490]

The Gang's All Here is the best Skid Row song. Yes, I said it and I mean it. Better than Youth Gone Wild. Better than I Remember You. The energy and the insanity of the song are so good!

[@danw4490]

@mikedavis8008 Are you upset because I expressed an opinion that is different from yours? Are you hoping that I'm apologize to you? Or did you mean to ask how tall I am?

[@peevee605]

The two albums after Bach was fired had the band straining away from their signature sound. The Gang’s All Here has the signature sound and feel from those two first album and is the legit 3:rd one. Huge props to Nick Raskulinecz for bringing back the real Skid Row. And God bless Erik Gronwall for stepping up to the challenge. And for the band to believe in him. This is ace.

[@mohdibrahim706]

The new singer and Sebastian both are awesome !!!

[@nicholaschapman6763]

bach said it best. when skid row was interviewed and said how the whole first album was written well before bach joined. hie response was no one fucking cared until he sang those songs.

[@yeahright302]

well they were a cover band for the last 25 + years of having a singer trying to sound like bach.its about time they do something with the new singer.there is no skid row without bach!!!

[@ryant3600]

those "cover band" comments are so ignorant. Bach's solo band is the cover band, they're ones playing clubs and small theaters playing songs written by Rachel and Snake.

[@yeahright302]

@@ryant3600 one singer made the songs come to life!without the singer,who cares about the rest of the band!!people want the voice of the person who sang the songs!not some copy cat!!hence cover band,tribute band!!!

[@ryant3600]

@@yeahright302 When has Bach ever sang those songs in key live? I've never once seen it, I even tried looking on youtube over the years.. not once. He's a douche, I'm over him. I think Erik is amazing, he's not a copy cat, he just sings the songs in key the way they were meant to be sung.

[@yeahright302]

@@ryant3600 nobody gives a rats ass about your feelings!!!people want to hear the guy who sang the song they luved back then and not some poser trying for so many years to sound like bach!!!!nobody cares about how it sound live or ask you about it,thats just you!!!move on pal.skid row was back then bach,now a tribute band to relive the glory days of the hits!!!!!

[@0U812FU]

It's such a shame how it just didn't work out in the end because of Erik 's health reasons for keaving. He really gave this band a second life...

[@chrisbr1969]

It’s not Skid Row without Bach. Sorry.

[@dynaztycrashdiet]

I agree in a way but Erik is the best singer they have had since Bach & he has bought the energy back into the band. The new album was awesome.

[@peevee605]

Yes it is. Erik sings his ass off.

[@gregjohnson298]

It's not Skid Row with Bach if he can't sing the songs properly anymore.

[@MotleyDawg034]

The New Guy ROCKS 👊💀👍

[@chrisbr1969]

@@gregjohnson298 but he can. He’s proved that on his new album.

[@MKYeahBuddy]

Good luck guys. Great songwriting, epic albums. But???? You cannot, even decades later, replace Sebastian Bach. Best of luck.

[@trump1912]

Yup, respect to the replacement singer but Bach is Skid Row.

[@bags5150]

Not back. But close. He can sing but his stage presence needs work BAZ is a hard act to follow but the kid can sing next album needs to be heavier if he pulls that off then then there gonna be fine.

[@vistalite]

It’s got to be rough going from being a popular hair metal band, opening for GNR to playing clubs and selling 12 records.

[@MizakiFelix]

Probably even worse, knowing that Sebastian events outsell them all the time

[@shellybean9]

It's got to be rough knowing the Skid Row guys are worth $8-$9 million each, while Bach is only worth $1.5 million and also one of the reasons he whines about a reunion every few years. I'm guessing he needs the money? Dave is a record producer and manages Phil Anselmo's band Down and Rachel has played all the bass tracks on two Stone Sour albums among other things they've invested in. They didn't drink their money away like Bach did, and when exactly was Bach's last album? Too bad he can't sing like he did 30 years ago, because I wouldn't pay to hear him butcher the classics now.

[@vistalite]

@@shellybean9 Thank you. We are so happy that the band accountant chimed in with the Skid Row P&L report. That sets us all straight, sir.

[@yeahright302]

@@vistalite lol,so true,this douche must be in love with eric or something as he has to reply all the time to convince people eric is good!!!lol.sad.

[@MizakiFelix]

@@shellybean9 must be even rougher for them, knowing they were so much money off of his voice. LMAO :-) If I were him, I would be trying to reunite too, and get the money that they pretty much stole from him, but they chose not to give him any rights to the actual name But like I said, we are going to disagree on this. This is not worth this tit-for-tat responding LMAO.

[@EDMusicEnt.]

It works or it don’t, it’s obviously working.

[@informer]

He sounds a lot like Sebastian. I haven’t listened to Skid since Sebastian but I got their new album the gang is all here and really like it. Sounds like classic Skid Row cuz the singer sounds like Sebastian Bach!

[@Max-Bolus]

In all seriousness, and concern, are you guys @80smetalrecyclebin ok? I used to check for new vids regularly, i now drop in once a month to see if anything new, and see nope, still that Skid Row vid from 4 months ago. Hope you are safe, healthy and well.

[@hugolafhugolaf]

It's sad, in a way, that this is their comeback album, as they never really went away - or at least, they'd like to think so.

[@MizakiFelix]

Like many of my contemporaries have stated no Sebastian no skid row, it is simple and plain Eric is a fine singer, but Sebastian was an incredible front man and rockstar who actually breathe life into the music they wrote lol , when they are on stage with Eric singing, it sounds like they are cover band of themselves, which is utterly embarrassing to them, and Eric Many of you like Eric and cheer him on, and think he has revitalize his band, the simple fact of the matter is he has not their new album isn’t relevant nor will it be. They may become more relevant to fans if they ever got back with Sebastian but otherwise, Eric is simply a Walmart version of a superior brand. To all of you who want to argue Sebastian voice isn’t what it used to be, you are correct however, I would still take his stage presence, and 75 to 80% of his voiceover Eric’s every day all day all the time Lastly, even though Sebastian‘s voice isn’t what it used to be, he’s still outsells Skid Row, and feels larger events than they do with Eric LMAO, that must really burn their ass and proves a simple point… Sebastian was the band

[@tts42572]

Well, all I can speak from is my own experience. I saw Bach a few years ago in a 3,000 seat venue that was at best 1/2 full. Bach sounded pretty terrible and only plays Skid Row songs in his set obviously because he never did a single thing on his own over 25 years that anybody would recognize. I saw Skid Row is the same sized 3,000 seat venue last year and it was sold out. I also saw Skid Row recently in a 5,000 seat venue recently and that was darn near sold out and they actually play some new songs in their set. Don't get me wrong, I loved the first 2 Skid Row albums with Bach and still listen to them plenty but his time is long gone. It's been made clear that the Skid Row guys would probably rather just quit playing music altogether than get back with the Bach so not sure why people constantly bring it up after 25 years. Personally, I enjoy both versions of the band and am just happy I can go to a good rock show as there aren't too many great rock bands left.

[@MizakiFelix]

@@tts42572 The point of your statement is this then, at least he was in a half for 3000 seat capacity stadium. Skid Row is not nor will they ever be again. They generally do small clubs and bars LMAO. Unfortunately, there is no right or wrong to the situation. We each are entitled to our own opinions and as adults can respectfully disagree. :-)

[@tts42572]

@@MizakiFelix Saw Skid Row this past weekend with Erik in a 5,000 seat venue and it was very close to sold out. That's a pretty big bar! You may not like Skid Row without Bach and that's perfectly fine as you're entitled to like or dislike whatever you want. All I'm saying is that I think Skid Row is doing better than you think and plenty of people out there are enjoying what they're doing. And saying things like they can only play bars and small clubs just isn't true unless you consider a 5,000 seat venue a small club. Attend a show and see how many people are there for yourself :)

[@MizakiFelix]

@@tts42572 I have, and the arena they were in was almost empty. LMAO. But like we said, it’s OK to disagree.

[@shellybean9]

@@MizakiFelix Skid Row just played an out door show in Brazil, have you seen the crowd? Sebastian hasn't done anything near that lately.

[@shellybean9]

Yes absolutely. Bach sounds awful trying to hit the high notes now. Erik sounds amazing with Skid Row and they are back! I never cared about them after Bach, but Erik changed my mind. I feel 19 again and like I'm hearing the self titled for the first time again. I hear Bach butcher those songs now and all I have is those memories, Erik brings them back and I actually want to go hear Skid Row doing them again. I wouldn't waste my money on Bach now.

[@ejsinner1520]

Comparing Gronwalls stage presence to Iggy and Freddie Mercury is a bit of a stretch. Personally i to think he looks like a little kid jumping around in his bedroom.😂

[@MizakiFelix]

I think Sebastian even now has more stage presence than Eric does

[@whamsie4022]

Boy, are they trying hard to sell this lineup.

[@duanesealy3592]

I think they hired him because they were fixing to lose their ass just like Dave said if this don't work we've got big problems

[@MizakiFelix]

They added him because Eric is the Walmart version of Sebastian, and they are the Walmart version of themselves, so it fits them perfectly

[@shellybean9]

And boy is it ever working! Erik is killing it and the band sounds great. Sebastian sadly can't hit the high notes anymore and doesn't really do the old songs justice, while Erik does. Skid Row is back and I couldn't be happier for them, it's about time.

[@MizakiFelix]

@@shellybean9 lol as long as you’d like, a club version of Skid Row, they are back

[@MizakiFelix]

@mikedavis8008?

[@eclecticgentleman]

I really like the singer a lot. I do have a confession, I grew up on 80's metal and love Skid Row. When they fired Bach like an idiot I quit buying their CD's and listening to them. Then... Big mouth Bach started crying and hating on #Trump2024 and my eyes were opened and I truly saw what a b/thch Bach is... Long live Skid Row

[@tts42572]

Same here. Loved Skid Row back in the day and was irritated when Bach left to the point where I kind of boycotted them for many years. But the more I saw interviews with Bach, the less I liked him and it became more and more clear why the Skid Row guys never wanted him back and why he'd never be back. I've also asked myself that if Bach was so fantastic, how come he never created anything substantial on his own? Why couldn't he go make another band big if he's god's gift to music or put together an awesome solo career? He's more known for his role on Gilmore Girls than for anything he's done musically since leaving Skid Row. Don't get me wrong, he was amazing and those first 2 Skid Row albums are among my favorite albums. But it feels to me like he really wasted his talents and should've done more. But either way, he's made a nice living off those first 2 Skid Row albums so I'm sure he laughs all the way to the bank.

[@kevinnelson2472]

Sebastian Bach made this band basically. I am certainly not going to be buying any tickets anytime soon.

[@gregjohnson298]

Bach's voice isn't what it used to be,time hasn't been kind.

[@MizakiFelix]

Agreed. Sebastian’s voice is not what it used to be, but he still has more stage presence and charisma than Eric has lol and I’ll take 80% of him over 100% of Eric.

[@jeffyoung8726]

I think this new singer Erik Gronwall, is AMAZING! He's extremely humble, cool & pro. But I've gotta be honest here. Skid Row ran it's course YEARS ago for me! I'm not even interested in anything they've put out, or going to put out. To me, this band is long since OVER!

[@mantelmann13]

Subhuman Race was awful. And Bach "leaving" the band was the killing stroke for Skid Row.

[@jeffyoung8726]

@@mantelmann13, Right on brutha! I totally agree with that statement!

[@shellybean9]

@@mantelmann13 Except he didn't leave he was fired.

[@sharingansasuke5]

“Finally skid row again”?? So the got Sebastian and rob affuso back!? “He’s so entertaining to watch!!” Kinda like bas huh?

[@scooter92mo]

Sorry it sounds like karaoke

[@shellybean9]

Well then I'd love to know where you've heard amazing karaoke singing like that? I work at a bar and it's usually drunk bad singers that get on the mic. Point Erik to my bar, we need some phenomenal singers like that. Please don't point Bach to my bar, we have enough awful singers there as it is.

[@hinjurock70]

I don't care who wrote the songs - It's not Skid Row without Sebastian Bach. He was not only the voice of the band but also the personality of the band.

[@readyaimfire3454]

oh shut up. sebastian ruined his own career in skid row by being an egotistical drunk & coked up asshole who was in a constant slew of scandals (throwing a bottle at a 17 yr old girl's face, aids shirt, bon jovi beef, etc). the rest of skid row shouldnt be punished for the actions of a narcissist unwilling to change. sebastian was a great singer, but HE ruined it. not them.

[@jasoncook4008]

They will never be Skid Row again until they get Sebastian Bach back , after all if it was for Sebastian's voice . They wouldn't have been as big as they were .

[@shellybean9]

If they hadn't hired him in the first place we probably wouldn't know who either of them are? There wouldn't be a Skid Row if Bach came back, because he sounds awful now, and why would they drop themselves down a few notches, when they have Erik who doesn't butcher the classics like Bach with those horrible high notes.

[@jasoncook4008]

@@shellybean9 butchering the classics by hitting those horrible high notes ? It because he hit those high notes that made them classics in the first place & trust me Bach can still hit those high notes a hell of a lot better than who ever that douchebag they have now . They've gone backwards a hell of a lot with this douchebag they got now . 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@hinjurock70]

​@@jasoncook4008 Yeah, that new guy is a Millennial hipster poser.

[@nickfuller20]

He is a good singer. I think he is the best since Sebastian Bork.

[@endezeichengrimm]

No Sebastian? No Skid Row.

[@MizakiFelix]

Amen brother

[@shellybean9]

Erik's been in the band well over a year now Bach sucks, get over it!

[@endezeichengrimm]

@@shellybean9 Erik sucks. Get over it.

[@endezeichengrimm]

Also, who is Erik? hahaha

[@shellybean9]

@@endezeichengrimm The guy who sounds better than Sebastian these days and also the guy who is doing the songs justice again. The guy I'd actually pay to see sing the SR songs now.

[@djl9919]

I hope this works out

[@isaacpereyra1825]

I'm sorry nothing against anyone but skid row is not the same without Sebastian and i know Rachel and Snake never accepted but without Sebastian there is no skid row the original

[@robertmunoz7543]

No thanks,gotta be BAS for me!🙄 Jman

[@sconnyjoe5262]

what is the song at the end?

[@peevee605]

Big Hell Yeah.

[@tyler2830]

No Sebastian? No skid row! Simple as that.

[@manowar6009]

That’s right!

[@djl9919]

I agree 100%. but if this works out for them and I'll support. we need more real music.

[@MrKane-qw1ss]

You probably don't have a sex life without your right hand😂. Move on, there is always something better😂😂

[@tristanrl1940]

Feeling torn about this is perfectly understandable. On one hand, the reunification of the original members (the nucleus) does sound as if it should be the logical choice to make but, the former singer happens to be a prima-donna and who evidently, can no longer properly sing the songs. Lastly: the group immediately becomes a huge arena headlining draw, this despite loss of integrity in exchange for $$$$, if they (the band) were to accede and consider giving Bach another go. Quite the quandary to be in 😃

[@johnpinneriv9958]

I disagree. I'm a hardcore Bach-era fan too, and I honestly could not have cared less about anything this band did after they split with him. But this guy has the goods, and he got me into this band again.

[@basantahluwalia8595]

Funny but unfortunately, I’m sure they were a family with Johnny Tony Hardell ZP also Erik was great😊. It’s time to reunite with Sebastian.

[@troywindle8308]

They should of put the name skid row in the bin and used a new name, its not skid row without Sebastian

[@shellybean9]

Why, Dave and Rachel own the rights to the name and came up with the name before Bach joined. It's their name and their band. Boy you people need to move on already Erik has been with them well over a year now and still these dumb comments, get over it already! Btw it is SR without Bach and was SR before bach and btw, Bach sucks now.

[@stevenmillan9220]

Now,all that Skid Row needs is a proper major record label deal and they'll officially be back,as Erik is the type of singer that would have recharged Van Halen had VH still been together(and had Eddie Van Halen still been amongst us). Otherwise,I'm sure that Sebastian Bach would be appalled by this video as it would be interesting to hear what both Sebastian and ZP Theart would have to say about Erik's involvement with Skid Row.

[@MizakiFelix]

I am pretty sure they would both say that Dave and Rachel are two-faced liars lol, and control freaks to boot

[@bestboy138]

*Skid Marks*

[@UnholyHoax]

Skid Row should have changed their name years back.

[@shellybean9]

Why it's their name and was before Bach joined.

[@UnholyHoax]

@@shellybean9 I know that. it’s because bands are known for singers, not the other members unfortunately. If Joe Elliot left Def Leppard I’d hope the band wouldn’t continue under that name.

[@MarqVas1]

Royally fucked ZP over !! Disgraceful!

[@natasazanda5702]

You dont know what happened… so dont blame them!

[@MarqVas1]

@@natasazanda5702 In fact I do!

[@natasazanda5702]

@@MarqVas1 you mean you know what happened between them?

[@johnconnell4503]

Where's the REAL singer?....you gonna be playing empty clubs without him

[@shellybean9]

The real singer sucks now or haven't you heard him lately? They are playing all the big rock/metal fests over seas right now, while Bach is playing what looks like a 75 seater backyard BBQ under a tent if you want to hear him sing or whatever he's attempting to do now. Sorry, but they have been selling out more than Bach. Bach isn't playing Hellfest is he?

[@Dave-fh4jw]

😂😂😂Please.

[@GhettoFabulous99]

1st.

[@michaelisbell9482]

Bwahahahahahaha ☝️ JFC!! What like the 10th singer in this band?? Hang it up already guys.

[@malamuteaerospace6333]

No ....Bach No Skid Row. All these guys are just trying to hold onto the memory lane has been money. And they suck too.