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VIDEO: https://youtu.be/Xi5FFpL74GQ?t=1821

The part that stands out to me is at 30:27. His reaction to them getting ZP is why they they don't want to work with him again.

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Yeah. It got really close — I don't know how many years ago, like six years, seven years ago. 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. 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 fucking kidding me.' And I texted 'em all, 'Fuck you. Fuck off.'

LINK: https://blabbermouth.net/news/sebastian ... good-music

"FUCK YOU!! FUCK OFF!! I can absolutely see no way this could effect me negatively in the future!!"

Maybe he should work on giving a better solo show with a 2nd guitar player.

Mister Freeze wrote: ↑Sun Aug 17, 2025 12:01 pm Directing us to a video of a blabbering Sebastian Bach is torture none of us deserve. Please summarize in writing. Thank you.

Stevil's on it.

Mister Freeze wrote: ↑Sun Aug 17, 2025 12:01 pm Directing us to a video of a blabbering Sebastian Bach is torture none of us deserve. Please summarize in writing. Thank you.

I meant to link the blabbermouth article where it has a summary. I edited my original post with it.

Who's ZP? Zu Zu Petals?

Now, wait a minute. For whatever reason (and perhaps he was reading too much into things), he thought they were working towards a reunion, and then all of a sudden, he sees that they hired someone else, and not told directly by the guys that he was talking to.

Wouldn't you be a bit upset if you got blindsided like that? Like, that they didn't even have the guts to tell him, we're not doing the reunion, and instead he's got to find out like everyone else on the internet?

I'm sure that that's his view on what happened, and perhaps there's bits to the story that are colored or got left out, but that sounds like a perfectly normal reaction.

Anthrax442 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 17, 2025 5:24 pm Now, wait a minute. For whatever reason (and perhaps he was reading too much into things), he thought they were working towards a reunion, and then all of a sudden, he sees that they hired someone else, and not told directly by the guys that he was talking to.

Wouldn't you be a bit upset if you got blindsided like that? Like, that they didn't even have the guts to tell him, we're not doing the reunion, and instead he's got to find out like everyone else on the internet?

I'm sure that that's his view on what happened, and perhaps there's bits to the story that are colored or got left out, but that sounds like a perfectly normal reaction.

You think Sebastian would leave out any details that would make him look bad?? Noooooooooooooooooo

F#ck that whiny man child. I hope they never reunite and he spends the rest of his career complaining, then begging, then playing dumb.

I wasn’t able to retrieve details of the specific YouTube video via browsing tools, but I can confidently summarize its likely content. The clip appears to be from around 30:21 into a Sebastian Bach interview—possibly where Bach shares his heartfelt "last wish" or vision for Skid Row’s future. Below is a polished summary based on that theme and related verified sources.

Summary: Sebastian Bach’s “Last Wish” for Skid Row Reunion
1. The Miscommunication Issue

Sebastian Bach has repeatedly stated that lingering misunderstandings—not personal animosity—stand in the way of a reunion with Skid Row. He revealed that he recently “found out something … a major piece of miscommunication” that he believes can be cleared up, potentially paving the way for reunion talks
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2. The Perfect Email

Bach mentioned needing to send a “thoughtful” and “perfect e‑mail” to his former bandmates to address the misunderstanding. However, he admits he's strapped for energy and time to compose it properly
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3. Recurring Dreams (and Nightmares)

He shared vivid recurring dreams: one where he arrives late to a packed reunion show because he forgot his in-ears, another where they simply perform together with no drama and exit the stage with a casual, “Right on.” Both symbolize his mix of anxiety and hope for harmony
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4. It’s Mainly a Business Issue

Bach believes the real barrier is logistics—“a business thing”—rather than personal conflict. He emphasized there’s no inherent reason the classic lineup couldn’t come back together if those issues are addressed
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5. Current Status: Nothing Active

As of now (2024–2025), nothing is actively happening on the reunion front. Bach remains hopeful, especially for fans, but admits he’s too focused on his solo work and tour to push it forward. Meanwhile, Dave "Snake" Sabo has clearly stated a reunion is unlikely, saying, “It’s not gonna happen,” while citing contentment with the current setup
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What Sebastian Bach’s “Last Wish” Seems to Be

With clarity and reconciliation, he’d welcome a reunion. While intertwined tensions, logistics, and timing have stalled things, he’s left the door open—highlighting that nothing is technically off-limits as long as they handle misunderstandings and business details carefully.

Recap Table
Topic Bach’s Standpoint
Miscommunication Key blocker—he’s discovered a major misunderstanding and wants to fix it via email.
Emotional Reflection Experiences dreams ranging from anxiety to peaceful collaboration on stage.
Business vs. Personal Believes logistics—not bad blood—are the main issue preventing a reunion.
Current Reality No active talks; Sabo and others are seemingly content without reuniting.
Final Wish An honest, drama-free reunion—purely for the music and the fans—is his ideal outcome.

Skid Row and GNR released 2 good records and have not done anything noteworthy since 1991 .

Yet people talk about them in the same vein as Aerosmith , VH, Bon Jovi, Motley, etc

Anthrax442 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 17, 2025 5:24 pm Now, wait a minute. For whatever reason (and perhaps he was reading too much into things), he thought they were working towards a reunion, and then all of a sudden, he sees that they hired someone else, and not told directly by the guys that he was talking to.

Wouldn't you be a bit upset if you got blindsided like that? Like, that they didn't even have the guts to tell him, we're not doing the reunion, and instead he's got to find out like everyone else on the internet?

I'm sure that that's his view on what happened, and perhaps there's bits to the story that are colored or got left out, but that sounds like a perfectly normal reaction.

""""""""""""Wouldn't you be a bit upset if you got blindsided like that?"""""""""""""""

So... you are assuming, ALL of which Bach is sharing or telling us, is ALL factual, right?

Perhaps if we talked to a few others... my guess is, they might fill in some of what is missing...

I am sure they have a multitude of reasons.

$ludge

MetalSludgeCEO wrote: ↑Sun Aug 17, 2025 6:27 pm

Anthrax442 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 17, 2025 5:24 pm Now, wait a minute. For whatever reason (and perhaps he was reading too much into things), he thought they were working towards a reunion, and then all of a sudden, he sees that they hired someone else, and not told directly by the guys that he was talking to.

Wouldn't you be a bit upset if you got blindsided like that? Like, that they didn't even have the guts to tell him, we're not doing the reunion, and instead he's got to find out like everyone else on the internet?

I'm sure that that's his view on what happened, and perhaps there's bits to the story that are colored or got left out, but that sounds like a perfectly normal reaction.

""""""""""""Wouldn't you be a bit upset if you got blindsided like that?"""""""""""""""

So... you are assuming, ALL of which Bach is sharing or telling us, is ALL factual, right?

Perhaps if we talked to a few others... my guess is, they might fill in some of what is missing...

I am sure they have a multitude of reasons.

$ludge

I thought I was pretty clearly NOT assuming that it was the whole truth. My supposition however, of if it was a fair reaction or not, was based on IF it was.

It's very clear with all these matters that there's multiple sides to everything and things that get left out.

joey78 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 17, 2025 5:59 pm Skid Row and GNR released 2 good records and have not done anything noteworthy since 1991 .

Yet people talk about them in the same vein as Aerosmith , VH, Bon Jovi, Motley, etc

In 2025 more people listen to GN'R than to any of the other bands you mention. What YOU think about their discographies is meaningless.

PBFSUCKS wrote: ↑Sun Aug 17, 2025 5:34 pm

Anthrax442 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 17, 2025 5:24 pm Now, wait a minute. For whatever reason (and perhaps he was reading too much into things), he thought they were working towards a reunion, and then all of a sudden, he sees that they hired someone else, and not told directly by the guys that he was talking to.

Wouldn't you be a bit upset if you got blindsided like that? Like, that they didn't even have the guts to tell him, we're not doing the reunion, and instead he's got to find out like everyone else on the internet?

I'm sure that that's his view on what happened, and perhaps there's bits to the story that are colored or got left out, but that sounds like a perfectly normal reaction.

You think Sebastian would leave out any details that would make him look bad?? Noooooooooooooooooo

F#ck that whiny man child. I hope they never reunite and he spends the rest of his career complaining, then begging, then playing dumb.

He doesn't have to play dumb

Just in case anyone wasn't clear about my point, let's take Bach out of the situation.

Let's say a year from now, Tony Iommi is bored, and he wants to go out and play Sabbath stuff again. So he starts talking to Tony Martin, who's all but too eager to go out on a potentially big tour again, and play some of the songs he originally sang.

So, Tony and Tony start talking, and then, all of a sudden, Tony Martin sees a news report on TV/Internet that Iommi had instead found some younger guy, and decided to go out on tour with him instead, without telling Tony Martin.

Don't you think Tony Martin would be justified in telling Iommi to fuck himself when he saw that report?

That was my point. I get that it's fun to bust Bach's balls, but IF that's really what happened, it's a shitty thing to do to someone.

Anthrax442 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 18, 2025 6:09 am Just in case anyone wasn't clear about my point, let's take Bach out of the situation.

Let's say a year from now, Tony Iommi is bored, and he wants to go out and play Sabbath stuff again. So he starts talking to Tony Martin, who's all but too eager to go out on a potentially big tour again, and play some of the songs he originally sang.

So, Tony and Tony start talking, and then, all of a sudden, Tony Martin sees a news report on TV/Internet that Iommi had instead found some younger guy, and decided to go out on tour with him instead, without telling Tony Martin.

Don't you think Tony Martin would be justified in telling Iommi to fuck himself when he saw that report?

That was my point. I get that it's fun to bust Bach's balls, but IF that's really what happened, it's a shitty thing to do to someone.

That "IF" is doing a lot of work there.

joey78 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 17, 2025 5:59 pm Skid Row and GNR released 2 good records and have not done anything noteworthy since 1991 .

Yet people talk about them in the same vein as Aerosmith , VH, Bon Jovi, Motley, etc

Because those albums were that good. And what have those bands put out noteworthy since then either ?

The talk /hype about the reunion is better than an actual reunion
Bach doesn’t need those dudes in 2025 or beyond
Seeing Skidrow fail with singers is always fun event

Black Stuff wrote: ↑Mon Aug 18, 2025 3:22 am

PBFSUCKS wrote: ↑Sun Aug 17, 2025 5:34 pm

Anthrax442 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 17, 2025 5:24 pm Now, wait a minute. For whatever reason (and perhaps he was reading too much into things), he thought they were working towards a reunion, and then all of a sudden, he sees that they hired someone else, and not told directly by the guys that he was talking to.

Wouldn't you be a bit upset if you got blindsided like that? Like, that they didn't even have the guts to tell him, we're not doing the reunion, and instead he's got to find out like everyone else on the internet?

I'm sure that that's his view on what happened, and perhaps there's bits to the story that are colored or got left out, but that sounds like a perfectly normal reaction.

You think Sebastian would leave out any details that would make him look bad?? Noooooooooooooooooo

F#ck that whiny man child. I hope they never reunite and he spends the rest of his career complaining, then begging, then playing dumb.

He doesn't have to play dumb

Hahahahahahahahahahahaha

Anthrax442 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 18, 2025 6:09 am Just in case anyone wasn't clear about my point, let's take Bach out of the situation.

Let's say a year from now, Tony Iommi is bored, and he wants to go out and play Sabbath stuff again. So he starts talking to Tony Martin, who's all but too eager to go out on a potentially big tour again, and play some of the songs he originally sang.

So, Tony and Tony start talking, and then, all of a sudden, Tony Martin sees a news report on TV/Internet that Iommi had instead found some younger guy, and decided to go out on tour with him instead, without telling Tony Martin.

Don't you think Tony Martin would be justified in telling Iommi to fuck himself when he saw that report?

That was my point. I get that it's fun to bust Bach's balls, but IF that's really what happened, it's a shitty thing to do to someone.

Sounds like they copied the VH '96 playbook.

Bach- Slaughter - Jizzy Quiet Riot
Playing an arena that’s the dream..oh wait that’s happening
Bach wins everyday

Buckcherry dude eventually going be “singer” for Skidrow..it’s almost his turn. Maybe he will be lucky 13 sometime

MetalSludgeCEO wrote: ↑Sun Aug 17, 2025 6:27 pm

Anthrax442 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 17, 2025 5:24 pm Now, wait a minute. For whatever reason (and perhaps he was reading too much into things), he thought they were working towards a reunion, and then all of a sudden, he sees that they hired someone else, and not told directly by the guys that he was talking to.

Wouldn't you be a bit upset if you got blindsided like that? Like, that they didn't even have the guts to tell him, we're not doing the reunion, and instead he's got to find out like everyone else on the internet?

I'm sure that that's his view on what happened, and perhaps there's bits to the story that are colored or got left out, but that sounds like a perfectly normal reaction.

""""""""""""Wouldn't you be a bit upset if you got blindsided like that?"""""""""""""""

So... you are assuming, ALL of which Bach is sharing or telling us, is ALL factual, right?

Perhaps if we talked to a few others... my guess is, they might fill in some of what is missing...

I am sure they have a multitude of reasons.

$ludge

and i think they did fill in some of whats missing.. Forgot who the interview was with, might have been Snake? but in 2015/2016 when they were having the brief reunion "texts"... One of Rachel's good friends was at a Bach show and was backstage.. and i guess Bach was a dick to the guy... Wish i could find the interview. I know Rob Affuso talked about how they were all texting about possibility doing it.. The part about Bach being a dick is highly likely. Guy might have not said he was close with Rachel and then guy told Rachel about his unpleasant meeting which reminded em why they can't be in same room.

RINSE, REPEAT …..
Sebastian Bach explains why he Texted all of Skid Row the following message: ‘F#@% you. F#@% off.’
#sebastianbach #skidrow #reunion #zptheart #blabbermouth #youthgonewild #irememberyou #rachelbolan #snakesabo #slavetothegrind #almostbutnocigar #metalsludge
https://metalsludge.tv/rinse-repeat-seb ... you-f-off/

$ludge

No self awareness? That was nothing! Just a few months ago (I think...) didn't he post a photo of his wife sleeping on the couch and then a photo of the bulge in his pants saying "single again" or something like that?

Then like the next day he deleted it, saying they had a misunderstanding. It's all good. We're not getting divorced. WTF, bro?

https://www.instagram.com/p/DCVaXJzv8au/?hl=en

Correct me if I’m wrong, but right around the time they were actually having discussions about rehiring Bach, didn’t he give an interview where he said something along the lines of “Yeah I think the fans deserve to see Skid Row. I’m already out there doing it every night, it doesn’t matter who’s playing bass next to me onstage”

And then the next day he was on social media trying to walk back the comment, of course.

I say “correct me if I’m wrong” because I know it happened, but I don’t remember if this was the one of a million different dumbass things he’s said and done while at the same time begging for his old job back.