In a heartfelt new interview with HiFi Way, former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach issued a rare public apology to his former bandmates — and hinted once again that a long-awaited reunion is still possible.
The outspoken rocker reflected on his past behavior and acknowledged that his intense stage presence may have created friction within the band. Now, with the benefit of time and maturity, he says he would approach a reunion with a different mindset.
⚡ “Maybe I Should Back Off a Bit…”
Speaking about his energetic personality, Bach said:
“I have a nature with a lot of energy, and sometimes maybe I should back off a bit, but it’s in my nature. My dad was an artist who painted every day, and I like making rock and roll.”
He then addressed how this energy may have impacted his fellow band members:
“If I’ve taken away attention from other band members or something, I’m sorry, I’m not trying to do that. I think if Skid Row ever reunited, I’d be very conscious of making it a band thing, giving credit to the other guys.”
🧠 “I Don’t Even Remember 1996…”
Bach emphasized that he’s grown over the years, both personally and professionally. While many fans reference his wild persona in the ’90s, the singer brushed that aside:
“We’re all still alive. So, whenever someone asks me that question [about a reunion], I say there’s no reason we couldn’t be together again. If people say, ‘Oh, he was crazy in 1996…’ I don’t even remember 1996. Do you? That’s a long time ago. People change. People get older.”
🩻 “I Can’t Head-Bang Anymore…”
Bach also revealed that physical limitations have reshaped his live performances:
“I go on stage now to sing, I’m not out there to head-bang. I actually can’t head-bang anymore; my neck is messed up. Like Tom Araya or James Hetfield, they all had to have neck surgery. So I just go out there to sing.”
🤝 “There’s No Reason We Couldn’t Be Together Again”
Despite years of tension between Bach and the remaining Skid Row members, he expressed hope that they could one day share a stage again:
“I’m not there to jump in the crowd or get in a fight, I’m just there to play the music and I play with everybody. I’m in a million corporate bands with Matt Sorum, Billy Morrison. So there’s no reason we couldn’t be together. The fact that we’re still alive gives me hope that maybe we could get back together sometime.”
🧩 Can a Skid Row Reunion Still Happen?
Bach’s comments mark one of the most genuine and reflective takes on the Skid Row saga in recent years. While past reconciliation attempts have failed, his tone suggests that he’s truly ready to move forward — if the rest of the band is open to it.
Fans have long hoped for a reunion of the classic Skid Row lineup, and Bach’s recent attitude may be the first real step in that direction.
