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It Took 35 Years But Skid Row Finally Has A Live Album and Concert Film

‘Skid Row—Live In London’ was recorded on October 24, 2022. That concert will mark the first live album/concert film from these Toms River, Ocean County, headbangers. So far, all we have is one song—“Slave To The Grind”—that you can see below. The complete package won’t be out until September 20, according to the band’s earMUSIC label.

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Skid Row Loses A Lead Singer…Again

Erik Gronwell is out and Lizzy Hale is in within Skid Row. Gronwell added punch to their sound, singing on ‘The Gang’s All Here’ album and fronting the band since early 2022. Unfortunately, he’s been battling leukemia. His disease had been in remission enough to rock out but now a decision was reached amicably for him to concentrate on his health.

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Why Sebastian Bach Isn’t In Skid Row Anymore

Skid Row, the Toms River hair-metal band that reached the pinnacle of success in the ‘80s, is doing just fine with singer Erik Gronwell. Their sixth album, ‘The Gang’s All Here,’ in 2022, was their first in 16 years, and it’s selling. But the gang isn’t exactly all here, is it? Sebastian Bach is solo and released his “What Do I Have To Lose” single in December, his first in nine years. Meanwhile, Skid Row has been around the world and back. In fact, they’re still on tour and, reportedly, sounding better than ever. But what led to the split?

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