With Rush and Triumph Reuniting, This 80s Rock Icon Publicly Airs Frustration Over His Own Band
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Sebastian Bach has spoken openly about his frustration as major classic rock acts prepare to reunite for the stage. In a new January 2026 interview with The Metal Voice, the former Skid Row singer questioned why his own band’s original lineup remains divided while Rush and Triumph move forward with reunion tours.
Bach, who grew up in Canada, said watching the two legendary Canadian bands return to touring only highlights the lack of movement within Skid Row. “Well, if Triumph is going back on tour and Rush is going back on tour, what is our problem?” Bach said. “Like what the heck’s wrong with us? Like it’s just silly.”
Bach Balances Frustration With Independence
Despite his comments, Bach stressed that he is not sitting idle while waiting for a reunion. “I mean, but I’m not waiting around either at the same time. I got my own band. I got my own albums, and I play tons of shows. I’m extremely busy,” he explained during the interview.
Still, the topic clearly weighs on him. Bach said that seeing Triumph reunite prompted him to think again about his former bandmates. “When I see Triumph get together, I’m like, ‘Hey, Snake and Rachel, what do you think of the Triumph tour? What do you think? What are your opinions on this?’” he said.
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Skid Row’s History and Ongoing Divide
Bach fronted Skid Row’s classic lineup from 1987 to 1996 alongside Dave “Snake” Sabo, Rachel Bolan, Scotti Hill, and Rob Affuso. During that time, the band released its most successful material, including “18 and Life,” “Youth Gone Wild,” and “I Remember You.”
His exit from the group came after disagreements over new material. Bach has said he was fired after refusing to sing songs the band wanted to record, a claim he previously shared with Legendary Rock Interviews. Since then, Skid Row has gone through multiple lineup changes without returning to its original form.
Band Members Reject a Reunion
Over the years, Sabo has repeatedly shut down reunion talk. In a 2024 interview on the Hook Rocks podcast, he stated clearly, “It’s not gonna happen. …I’m thankful that people have such an interest in wanting to see that happen, but I also have to reiterate that this is about being happy in the situation that you’re in.”
He added that the decision is shared among several members. “There’s three of us — myself, Scotti and Rachel — who’ve had conversations about this, and we’ve all been on the same page that we don’t wanna go down that road again. We just — we don’t,” Sabo said.
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Bach Says the Issue Is Business, Not Personal
Bach has offered a different view. In a 2025 interview with Get on the Bus, he said the blockage is not emotional. “Basically, it’s a business reason why it hasn’t happened yet, it’s not a personal reason,” he explained.
He also noted how distant the band members remain. Bach said he has not shared a room with Skid Row since 1996 and claimed they do not return his calls. “The fact that [the original] Skid Row is not together doesn’t make any sense,” he said.
Outside Projects and Changing Times
Bach pointed out that he works easily with many other musicians. “We’re five guys that are playing the same set, but we’re not together,” he said. “I’II play with everybody. I’m in a band, Kings of Chaos, with Matt Sorum, and I’m in a band called Royal Machines with Billy Morrison.”
His comments come as Triumph prepares for its first tour in more than 30 years, launching April 22 in Ontario. Rush also plans to tour again in 2026, while Bach begins his own The Party Never Ends Tour this January.
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