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More than two decades after they last toured under the name, Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman are heading back out as The Guess Who, announcing a full U.S. headline run billed as the Takin’ It Back tour. It marks the first time in 23 years the pair will perform as The Guess Who, closing a long chapter and reopening another for fans who grew up on their records.

The U.S. leg launches June 25 at Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Minneapolis, Minnesota. From there, the tour rolls through major markets including Chicago, Detroit, Boston, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. Support on the run will come from Don Felder, formerly of The Eagles.

Speaking about the reunion, Burton Cummings said: “Randy and I are incredibly grateful that our music has endured all these years. Knowing that people still want to hear these songs live means everything to us, and when we go out on stage, our goal is to truly honor the music.”

Randy Bachman added: “I’m really excited about reuniting with Burton and touring again as The Guess Who. We created an amazing body of work together, along with memories that have lasted for decades, and those songs are still as strong as ever. I can’t wait to sing them with everyone very soon.”

Tickets will first be available through a Citi presale beginning Wednesday, March 4 at 10 a.m. local time, followed by an artist presale the same day at 12 p.m. local. Additional presales are scheduled throughout the week, leading up to the general onsale Friday, March 6 at 10 a.m. local via here. Citi cardmembers can access presale tickets from March 4 at 10 a.m. local through March 5 at 10 p.m. local time as part of the Citi Entertainment program.

Before the U.S. dates, the Takin’ It Back tour begins in Canada, with stops in Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, and more. Those shows are already on sale.

Formed in 1965, The Guess Who built a catalog that crossed borders and radio formats. Often labeled “the Canadian Beatles,” the band released eleven studio albums that charted in both Canada and the United States, including “American Woman”, which hit No. 1 in Canada and No. 9 in the U.S. Along the way, they landed fourteen singles in the U.S. Top 40 and more than thirty in Canada, with staples like “American Woman,” “These Eyes,” “No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature,” and “No Time” becoming fixtures of classic rock radio.

For hard rock fans, this tour is about more than nostalgia. It’s about hearing songs that helped define an era played by the writers who made them. After years of legal wrangling over the band’s name, Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman are stepping back onto the stage together as The Guess Who, bringing that catalog with them.

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Having ridden into their latest battle with their eleventh epic full-length Field Of Swords, Swedish power metal warriors Bloodbound have released another video single from the album. “The Nine Crusades” is another historically-themed anthem, retelling the titular events in typical Bloodbound style: A sweeping blend of melodic and heavy power metal. Joining their conquest is powerhouse vocalist Brittney Slayes of Canadian band Unleash The Archers, on a duet with Patrik J. Selleby in a glorious mid-tempo anthem. Not only is “The Nine Crusades” the perfect album closer, but also a powerful herald of what’s to come.

Bloodbound are currently getting ready to share their new songs live. Starting March 12 in Hamburg, they will be on tour supporting labelmates Angus MCSIX, with additional support from Brainstorm. Their run will take them to eleven cities, ending in Eindhoven on March 22. Following, Bloodbound will play European festivals, including mountainous Full Metal Mayrhofen, organized by Wacken Open Air, and Alcatraz Festival in Belgium.

Fredrik Bergh comments about “The Nine Crusades”: “The major part of this song was actually written by myself and Tomas back in 2018, and it was written especially for the band Sabaton! Joakim Brodén from Sabaton liked the rough demo and wanted to work further on this song together with us, but the collaboration never materialized. I have always felt it was a very strong track, so we decided to record the song ourselves for the new album instead. I am super proud of this song. I feel it’s one of the best songs I’ve ever been involved in writing! The song features the great Brittney Slayes from Unleash The Archers, who sings the song as a duet together with Patrik.”

Tomas Olsson commented about “The Nine Crusades”: “This song is a summation of the Crusader era, 1096–1291. During this period nine crusades took place. It is estimated that over 2 million people died.”

Brittney Slayes says about “The Nine Crusades”: “It is such an honor to be featured on this Bloodbound track; I have been a fan of the band for well over a decade so when they approached me about doing some guest vocals of course the answer was a resounding yes! This song is quite different from what we do in Unleash The Archers, and is not at all like my own writing style, so I was excited to be able sing something new and to put my own spin on it. The whole collaboration had been a blast, and I’m glad I was able to make it into the music video as well; it was very nice of them to include me. Hopefully the fans enjoy this song and feel I added something worthwhile to this already amazing band!”

Bloodbound‘s first release with Napalm Records adds another 11 captivating battle hymns to their repertoire. A diverse record with aggressive songs and epic tracks alike, their eleventh album also contains some of the band’s fastest material ever written.

The opening title track, “Field Of Swords”, immediately storms into Bloodbound‘s signature sound, braiding stories of glory with a sweeping blend of melodic and heavy power metal. The dominant “As Empires Fall” follows the crusaders east and powerfully depicts said glory in epic battle in contrast with sacrifices made on the way. “Defenders Of Jerusalem” cleverly expands on the topic of loss, leaving listeners to wonder which side is holding their heads up high in the face of imminent defeat. Catchy flutes have the heroes take heart in “The Code Of Warriors” to guide them into the “Land Of The Brave” and “Field Of Swords” to new heights at the same time. “Light In The Sky” further illustrates Bloodbound‘s battle scars turned electrifying sound, while the mature “Teutonic Knights” opens up the bleak reality of the tragedy that undoubtedly accompanies this battle-torn era of history. Yet, “Forged In Iron”, “Pain and Glory”, and “Born to be King” hold their ground as equally unforgettable tunes, all leading up to the brilliant finale with Brittney Slayes of Canadian band Unleash The Archers joins “The Nine Crusades” as another valuable fighter to lead Field Of Swords to greatness.

Field Of Swords is available here in the following formats:

• Deluxe Box 350g Cardboard Box, incl. 1CD Digipak, Flag, Patch, Live Album in Slipcase, Autographed Card – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive (strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide)
• 1LP Vinyl Gatefold Marbled Oxblood Red, incl. 12-page booklet – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive (strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide)
• 1LP Vinyl Gatefold Black
• 1CD Digipak
• Digital Album

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Metal heroines Nervosa unleash a new single from their upcoming album, Slave Machine, out on April 3 via Napalm Records.

“Ghost Notes” lets loose a storm of heavy, yet easily recognizable riffs, driven by impelling drums and the ever-so-furious vocals of Prika Amaral. Culminating in a powerful guitar solo, “Ghost Notes” shows yet another side of the versatile Brazilian thrash band.

Once again working with producer Martin Furia of German legends Destruction for their upcoming release, the women bridge the gap between old-school power and critical modernity.

Nervosa comments about “Ghost Notes”: “Strong and heavy riffs with a lot of groove showing deep feelings in a very poetic way, this song is definitely special in many ways”.

Nervosa unleash another round of fury on their new album, Slave Machine. Their sixth album shows the Brazilian modern thrash metal band releasing their inner beasts at staggering speed and with formidable emphasis. Having performed at the biggest metal festivals worldwide, from Wacken to Hellfest, and making a lasting impression on fans and critics alike, Nervosa aims to consolidate their standing as genre frontrunners. With founding guitarist Prika Amaral established as their new singer with their previous record, Jailbreak (2023), they tear through the scene with the force of a sledgehammer.

Nervosa erupts as a metal volcano with their latest record. Never settling, always exploring, one staggering riff after another, Slave Machine is a crushing statement—it comes, sees, and conquers.

Nervosa comments about the album: “Slave Machine is the most brutal and melodic album of Nervosa, and we are proud to take this step further, keeping our roots.”

12 new songs show the five-piece exploring their crushing style in an enhanced way. Opener “Impending Doom” builds up menacingly, using thunderous riffs and jagged drums to establish the women’s dominance in the scene. The title track, “Slave Machine,” instantly turns up the speed and adds a surprising alternative bridge to the already catchy chorus, showing a slightly different side of the metal powerhouses. The follower “Ghost Notes” unleashes a storm of heavy, yet easily recognizable riffs, driven by impelling drums and the ever-so furious vocals of Prika Amaral, crowned by an astounding guitar solo.

Through “Beast Of Burden,” Nervosa show their harshest side, while “You Are Not A Hero” offers a grand chorus, gifting Slave Machine a true anthem. “Hate” unfolds with raw brutality, and “The New Empire” looks for destruction with melodic precision. “30 Seconds” rises up to new heights, while “Crawl For Your Pride” combines Nervosa‘s trademark social criticism with gut-punching songwriting. Throughout “Learn Or Repeat” and “The Call,” the band once again sprinkles in some pieces of modern groove with old-school vibes before Slave Machine rears up one final time on the threateningly sinister “Speak In Fire.”

Slave Machine can be pre-order here. It will be available in the following formats:

• 2LP Gatefold Splatter Cristallo/Black + Black, incl. 12″ Black Vinyl + 12″ Booklet – strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide
• 1LP Gatefold Marbled Black Smoke – strictly limited to 100 copies (North America exclusive)
• 1LP Gatefold BLACK
• MC – strictly limited to 100 copies worldwide
• 1CD Digipak + Shirt Bundle
• 1CD Digipak
• Digital Album

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Killswitch Engage composed of Jesse Leach on vocals; Adam Dutkiewicz on guitar; Joel Stroetzel on guitar; Mike D’Antonio on bass; and Justin Foley on drums — will return to the road this summer on a headline run of the U.S. It marks the band’s first U.S. tour since last year’s Summer of Loud run.

The tour kicks off June 3 in Detroit and runs through June 27 in San Francisco, and includes appearances at Milwaukee Metal Fest and DC Warped Tour Weekend. Support will come from Machine Head, Iron Reagan, and Havok. All dates are below.

A variety of pre-sales begin today, March 3, at 2pm ET and run through Thursday, March 5 at 10pm local time. The general on-sale is set for Friday, March 6 at 10am local time. Get tickets here.

“I’m extremely excited to get back out on the road supporting our newest album This Consequence!” says Leach. “We are hitting major cities and bringing along with us an absolutely killer lineup with the legendary Robb Flynn and Machine Head, thrash masters Iron Reagan, and rounded out by the mighty Havok. This is a stacked and powerful crew of bands that will electrify and dominate wherever we roll up to… so LET’S GO!!!!!!”

Killswitch Engage On Tour With Machine Head, Iron Reagan, + Havok:

6/03 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore
6/05 — Minneapolis, MN — The Fillmore
6/06 — Milwaukee, WI — Milwaukee Metal Fest*
6/07 — South Bend, IN — Four Winds Field
6/09 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz
6/11 — Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn Paramount
6/12 — Boston, MA — Roadrunner
6/13 — Bethlehem, PA — Wind Creek Event Center
6/14 — Washington, DC — DC Warped Tour*
6/16 — Orlando, FL — Hard Rock Live
6/17 — Atlanta, GA — Tabernacle
6/19 — Dallas, TX — South Side Ballroom
6/20 — Houston, TX — Bayou Music Center
6/21 — San Antonio, TX — Boeing Center at Tech Port
6/23 — Albuquerque, NM — Revel Entertainment Center
6/24 — Tempe, AZ — The Marquee
6/25 — Los Angeles, CA — Hollywood Palladium
6/27 — San Francisco, CA — Warfield
*KsE Festival Appearance

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Sharon Osbourne has confirmed that Ozzfest is coming back in 2027. Speaking at MIDEM 2026 in Cannes on 02/06, she was unambiguous: “Yes, absolutely. Yeah, we’re gonna do it.”

She traced the gap back to the last edition, a New Year’s Eve show at The Forum in Los Angeles on 12/31/2018 — just weeks before Ozzy Osbourne fell ill. “There were no plans to stop it. We were still gonna do it, but Ozzy couldn’t. And Ozzy and I would talk about it, and he’d say, ‘Do you think Ozzfest would work without me?’ And I’m, like, ‘Yeah, it’s a brand. It will work without you.’ And he said, ‘We should do it.’”

That 2018 show drew 12,465 attendees and $1.2 million in ticket sales, with Ozzy headlining alongside Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Korn‘s Jonathan Davis on a solo set, and Body Count. Outside, a second stage was headlined by Zakk Sabbath, the Black Sabbath tribute project fronted by Ozzy‘s longtime guitarist Zakk Wylde.

The festival’s roots go back 30 years, when it became the first national hard rock touring festival in the U.S. It ran as a traveling event through 2007, then scaled back to scattered one-off dates before merging with Slipknot‘s Knotfest for a two-day run in 2017.

Earlier this year, Sharon told Billboard she had already been in talks with Live Nation about a revival, and that the next version would carry a wider musical scope. “I’d like to mix up the genres,” she said. Her pitch for bringing it back centers on what she considers Ozzfest’s original purpose: “It was something Ozzy was very passionate about: giving young talent a stage in front of a lot of people. We really started metal festivals in this country. It was [replicated but] never done with the spirit of what ours was, because ours was a place for new talent. It was like summer camp for kids.”

The financial reality of running a festival came up during a 2024 episode of “The Osbournes” podcast, when the family discussed the challenges of booking talent without getting priced out. Sharon was blunt about the problem: “It’s great. That’s what we wanted — everybody to do spin-offs and do their own festivals, and it’s great. It’s great for fans; it’s brilliant. But why is it when it comes to us that everybody thinks that we are trillionaires, and so that every manager who wants their band on our festival wants one of the fucking trillions they think we’ve got to put on the festival?”

Ozzy floated the idea of leaning into lesser-known acts, and Sharon pushed back gently, stressing that headliners remain a necessity while defending the smaller stage as the festival’s real identity: “You can do it for a baby stage, but you still need the headliners. It’s always great to have the baby stage, I mean, that’s what it’s all about — breaking new bands. That’s why we did it.”

She also spoke to the practical value of that developmental setup for newer acts: “It’s very hard for acts who are not known to suddenly go and be in front of 50,000 people on a main stage at a festival and understand what they’re meant to do. It’s very intimidating. You could have maybe five thousand people at that baby stage, and then to go from five to fifty to sixty thousand people, and it’s really, really hard for baby bands. They’ve pay their dues anyway. That’s what it’s all about.”

When son Jack noted that most recent U.S. rock festivals are “basically just Ozzfest,” Sharon took it as validation rather than competition: “Well, it’s the same bands just going around and around and around. But that’s what’s so good, because we started something, people have taken it, and it’s still great for the genre. It’s really good.”

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Metallica is adding six more shows to its “Life Burns Faster” residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, citing overwhelming demand. Full details are expected shortly.

Fan club presale for the new dates opens Wednesday, 03/04 at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT. Existing Legacy or Fifth Member codes will work for access. Single-Night Tickets, 2-Night No Repeat Weekend Tickets, Enhanced Experience Tickets, and Travel Packages will all be on offer.

The residency was announced on 02/25, following months of heavy speculation. The original eight-show run is set for 10/01, 10/03, 10/15, 10/17, 10/22, 10/24, 10/29, and 10/31, 2026. Like the band’s “M72” world tour — which launched in spring 2023 and has drawn more than four million attendees across Europe, North America, the Pacific Rim, and the Middle East — the residency will follow the No Repeat Weekend format, with no songs duplicated between Thursday and Saturday performances.

The band’s Sphere residency will see live staples and surprises spanning the Metallica catalog, enhanced by the venue’s immersive technologies that will allow fans to experience the sound and fury of the band’s live performance in new experiential dimensions. Whether you’ve seen Metallica from the upper reaches of a stadium or arena, at an intimate club or theater gig or from the famed Snake Pit surrounded by the 360-degree “M72” stage, Sphere’s technology, including the world’s highest resolution LED display that wraps up, over and around the audience; Sphere Immersive Sound, which delivers audio with unmatched clarity and precision to every guest; and multi-sensory 4D technology, will present a wholly unique and entirely new Metallica experience for all who attend — including James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo.

Ulrich was direct about how the idea took shape: “About 12 seconds into the opening night of Sphere with U2 back in ’23, I thought, ‘We have to do this. It’s completely uncharted territory!’ This residency gives us another chance to reinvent how we interact with our fans in a live setting. We are beyond excited to share this with the world in six months’ time, and way fuckin’ psyched to go next level!”

The residency is produced by Live Nation and presented by inKind.

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Kittie will celebrate three decades of uncompromising metal with the announcement of the “Legacy Of Fire Tour: 30 Years Of Kittie”, a massive 16-date North American headline run launching this June, the band’s first full headline tour in over ten years.

The tour marks a milestone moment for the band, honoring 30 years since Kittie‘s formation in 1996 while riding the momentum of their recent triumphs, including 2024’s critically acclaimed comeback album Fire and 2025’s Spit XXV re-recorded and re-imagined anniversary EP. 

Kingdom of Giants and Gore will join as special guests across all dates, creating a powerhouse lineup that spans generations of heavy music. The tour kicks off June 6 in St. Louis and runs through June 27 in Montreal, hitting major markets, including New York, Nashville, Toronto, and more. Pre-sales start Tuesday, March 3, with tickets going on general sale at 10 a.m. local time on Friday, March 6.

Kittie comments: “We’re excited to announce our ‘Legacy Of Fire’ tour on the eve of our 30th anniversary as a band. “Thirty years ago, we ignited a spark. Three decades later, that fire is still burning, stronger and more focused than ever. ‘Legacy Of Fire’ is a celebration of every stage, every struggle, and every fan who carried us forward. Coming back to the U.S. and Canada for our first full headline tour in over a decade feels incredible. We’re ready to honor our history while ushering in the next chapter!”

On Sale Schedule:

• Soundrink Pre-Sale: Tuesday, March 3rd @ 10 AM Local
• Spotify Pre-Sale: Thursday, March 5th @ 10 AM Local
• Venue/Promoter Pre-Sale: Thursday, March 5th @ 10 AM Local
• General On-Sale: Friday, March 6th @ 10 AM Local

Get your tickets here.

“Legacy Of Fire Tour: 30 Years Of Kittie” Tour Dates

06/06 – St Louis, MO – The Pageant
06/08 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
06/09 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
06/12 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
06/13 – Phoenix, AZ – Nile Theater
06/15 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre
06/16 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
06/18 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
06/19 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
06/20 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
06/21 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstag
06/23 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
06/24 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
06/26 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall
06/27 – Montreal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield

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Legendary guitar icons Joe Satriani and Steve Vai return with the SatchVai Band release of their brand-new single, “Dancing,” out now via earMUSIC, alongside a wildly entertaining new video directed by Satriani’s son, ZZ Satriani. Watch the official “Dancing” music video below.

Musically, “Dancing” – a reimagined interpretation of a song by iconic Italian singer, pianist, and songwriter Paolo Conte – showcases the SatchVai Band at full throttle.

A vibrant, melodic conversation between two of rock’s most expressive guitar voices. Built on momentum, melody, and fearless musical chemistry, the track captures the spirit of spontaneity and joy that defined their electrifying European tour.

The video stars actor, comedian, and musician Brendon Small (Metalacolpyse, Dethklok), a longtime friend of both guitarists, who hilariously portrays an overzealous talent manager pushing the duo to cast dancers for the band’s upcoming live show.

The chaos unfolds in sync with the track’s fast-moving melodic interplay between Satriani and Vai — a rapid-fire exchange of soaring guitar lines that mirrors the eccentric parade of auditioning performers. Eagle-eyed fans will also spot a cameo from the band’s powerhouse drummer Kenny Aronoff, adding to the tongue-in-cheek energy.

Satriani shares, “‘Dancing’ really captures the playful side of what Steve, and I discovered on stage together last summer — that push-and-pull of melody and energy. The video gave us a chance to show that spirit in a completely different way. Watching ZZ bring this absurd casting concept to life — and having Brendon step into the madness — made it even more fun.”

Vai adds, “This band thrives on surprise — musically and visually. ‘Dancing’ is a perfect example of that. It’s melodic but relentless, and the video turns that energy into a kind of surreal comedy. It’s a glimpse into the personality of this band before we even hit the stage.”

The release arrives as the SatchVai Band prepares to bring their “Surfing With The Hydra” 2026 U.S. Tour stateside for the first time. Launching April 1st in Seattle and running through May 30th at Wolf Trap, the tour follows a celebrated European run that included stops in London, Paris, Copenhagen, and festival appearances at Hellfest, Umbria Jazz Festival, and Guitares en Scène.

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Incantation are using the remaining dates of their North American run for something beyond the music. The death metal lifers have launched a food drive initiative at each remaining stop of the “Praise The Beast North American Tour”, which also features Belphegor, Hate, and Narcotic Wasteland. Donations collected at the door each night will go to local food banks in the cities where the band performs.

The push came from a personal place. Frontman John McEntee has been open about the band running into hospitality problems on the road — going without meals for several nights when venue food access fell through. That experience, rather than turning inward, prompted him to think bigger: “As a musician, I have had times when things have been tight, including the last few years, so I know how difficult it is to sometimes choose between medical bills and paying for food or housing. I understand this is the life I chose and, in fact, I’m proud of it.”

“There are others less fortunate who don’t even have the chance to afford food or shelter. So, I decided to have a food drive at the remaining shows on this tour and donate to the local food banks in the venues’ communities.”

The ask is simple: bring non-perishable goods — cans, dry goods — to the show. McEntee was careful not to make anyone feel pressured about it: “I know times are rough, and if you can’t bring anything, I totally understand. But if you can give, let’s do our part to help out our local communities.”

He also put out a call for local help with logistics: “We need local people in the cities where we are playing to provide us with contacts for local food banks, or even better, people willing to help us drop off the collected food after the show.”

The situation that sparked the initiative came up earlier in the tour when the band found themselves without venue hospitality for multiple nights running.

McEntee addressed it directly: “I know what it’s like, and I don’t want anybody on the face of the Earth to go through this. We have had so many people reach out with help after I made my last post about our hospitality issues, and all of us in the band appreciate all the kind gestures. The more I thought about it, the more I realized there are people in much more dire situations. We will get through our own stuff, but we need to help others. We need to give back. If you are local to these cities and can help us transport the donations, please reach out!”

Remaining “Praise The Beast North American Tour” dates:

02/28 – Haltom Theater – Haltom City, TX
03/01 – Scout Bar – Houston TX
03/02 – Paper Tiger – San Antonio, TX
03/03 – The Rosetta Room – Mesa, AZ
03/06 – Brick By Brick – San Diego CA
03/07 – DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA
03/08 – Goldfield Trading Post – Roseville, CA
03/09 – 1720 – Los Angeles, CA
03/10 – The Observatory – Anaheim, CA

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Erik Grönwall is stepping out on his own terms. The former Skid Row and H.E.A.T. vocalist has announced Bad Bones, his first fully original solo album, set for release on 05/22. The title track is already out on streaming platforms, and you can watch the music video below.

The record was made in collaboration with Jona Tee, Grönwall‘s longtime producer and former H.E.A.T. bandmate. Built entirely on original material, the album represents a return to songwriting at its core — honest, powerful, and deeply personal.

Erik comments: “I’ve had the honor of fronting some great bands, but now it’s time to tell my own story. Bad Bones is about owning who you are and not apologizing for it. I’ve always walked my own path, no matter what people thought. I’ve never followed the norm — and I’m not about to start now.”

In an interview with Stefan Nilsson of Roppongi Rocks (translated by Blabbermouth), Erik was direct about what this album means compared to his previous solo output: “I’ve had the honor of fronting some great bands, but now it’s time to tell my own story. ‘Bad Bones’ is about owning who you are and not apologizing for it. I’ve always walked my own path, no matter what people thought. I’ve never followed the norm — and I’m not about to start now.”

He also drew a clear line between Bad Bones and the solo album he put out after appearing on the Swedish competition show Idol: “I did a solo album after [appearing on] ‘[Swedish] Idol’, but I have to say that was more Sony Music‘s album. We put it out just to get it out for people to shop for Christmas. So, yeah, it wasn’t from the heart. But now it is. And I’ve never been prouder of an album than I am right now.”

The process, he says, involved a lot of digging. He and Jona spent time experimenting and soul searching — testing ideas, discarding what didn’t feel right, and eventually landing on something that felt true: “I realized that who I am as an artist is everything I’ve done so far, combined — H.E.A.T., Skid Row, Michael Schenker. It’s not that hard. It’s rock and roll. If you can count to four, you can do rock and roll. 1, 2, 3, 4 — it’s done. That’s all you need.”

Grönwall joined Skid Row in early 2022, just five months after a bone marrow transplant following his leukemia diagnosis in March 2021. He was candid about the timing: “I got the question five months after my bone marrow transplant against leukemia. [I had a] new immune system, new blood type — [I went through] a total reset of the immune system. I weighed 55 kilos [around 121 pounds] after all the chemo. And I got the question. If the question came a month earlier than that, I wouldn’t have been able to do it. So it was perfect timing, but still the worst timing.”

His departure from the band two years later was harder to process. He proposed a schedule of three weeks on the road with one month off in between — enough to manage his ongoing recovery and hospital checkups — but the band found it unworkable.

“I asked for… I wasn’t saying ‘no’ to touring completely. I was just saying I need a month off at home in between tours. Just ’cause I was still doing checkups at the hospital, and I still do it. I kind of felt like I was everywhere, and I didn’t really take care of myself. And that became stressful because knowing what I’ve been through, and I don’t know what can happen if… It’s very unpredictable. Cancer is very unpredictable.”

He was clear that there were no hard feelings toward the band: “They are a touring band, and that didn’t work for them. And that’s completely fine. No hard feelings. That was just something I needed.”

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