On Friday, July 26, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan joined HALESTORM on stage at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey to perform the classic SKID ROW hit “Slave To The Grind.” Fan-filmed footage of the performance is available below.
Lzzy Hale, who has led HALESTORM for over 25 years, took over vocal duties for SKID ROW for four shows in late May and early June. This followed the departure of the band’s fourth frontman since Sebastian Bach, Swedish Idol contestant Erik Grönwall, who left to focus on his health.
On June 3, Hale shared a few photos from her time with SKID ROW on social media, accompanied by this message: “My soul is still buzzing from the crazy ride I was just on.
“Thank you so much to Rachel, Snake, Scotti, Rob, their amazing crew and the entire SKID ROW fan base for putting your trust in me. Thank you for bringing me into your tribe, and allowing me to live inside your legacy for a moment.
“What started out as friends helping out friends, bloomed into something bigger than any of us could’ve imagined.
“I’m overflowing with gratitude.
“This experience of getting to deep dive into SKID ROW has given me a rare opportunity to deepen my love for these men I get to call friends. And the soul bonding moments we created together musically will live with me forever.
“And even though this particular time in my life prevents me from committing to a permanent role in SKID ROW…I am sending in my official request to the universe that we will be able to join forces again down the road.
“With Love and Loud Music, Lzzy Hale.”