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Halestorms Lzzy Hale Reflects on Guest Stint with Skid Row in Glasgow
When the lights dimmed at Glasgow’s Garage on June 14, 2026, the crowd heard not only Halestorm’s signature roar but the echo of a decade‑old rock legend.
In a stripped‑down set, frontwoman Lzzy Hale took the microphone to revisit the moments that had let her stand in for Skid Row’s iconic frontman, Sebastian Bach, during the band’s final four shows in May and June 2024. Hale described the experience as an "awesome" teenage fantasy that deepened her respect for the group’s legacy.
The guest appearances began after Skid Row’s fourth permanent vocalist, Erik Grönwall, left the lineup in March 2024 for health reasons. Grönwall, a former Swedish Idol contestant, had led the band’s 2024 tour, but his sudden exit left a vacancy that Hale stepped into for the Illinois, Iowa, and other dates. The shows were billed as “guest appearances” and received glowing reviews from both fans and critics.
During the Glasgow performance, Hale recalled growing up in central Pennsylvania listening to Skid Row, Alice Cooper, and DIO. "I was a weird kid in the '90s. I was listening to Skid Row and Alice Cooper and DIO," she told the audience, according to a transcription by Blabbermouth.net.
Hale also touched on the complex relationships within Skid Row’s classic lineup. She said she didn’t get any of the “real scoop” about the tensions between former frontman Sebastian Bach and other members, but she added that she had spoken with Rita Haney, the widow of Dimebag Darrell. "We were up all night with Sebastian watching those Skid Row videos of you singing with them," Haney reportedly said, and Bach allegedly praised Hale’s performance. The comments were shared by Hale during the Glasgow set, though no official statement from Bach or the band has been released.
After the four shows, Hale posted a thank‑you note on social media, expressing gratitude for the opportunity and hinting at a possible future collaboration. She clarified that she was not seeking a permanent role in Skid Row, citing her commitments with Halestorm. The post was accompanied by a photo of Hale and the Skid Row lineup on stage.
The collaboration is not new for the two acts. In October 2012, Bach joined Halestorm onstage at the Loud Park festival in Japan to perform a cover of Skid Row’s “Slave to the Grind.” Hale also performed with Bach during his set that year. Halestorm later released a cover of the same song on the “ReAniMate: The CoVeRs eP” in March 2011, making the connection between the two bands a recurring theme.
In March 2024, following the announcement of Hale’s guest appearances, she shared an ad‑mat for the gigs on social media. She reflected on how Skid Row’s music had influenced her career, saying that the band’s blend of “80s big choruses and riffs” helped her unlock her own musical identity.
The Glasgow performance marked the first time Hale spoke publicly about her time with Skid Row since the 2024 shows. While she expressed admiration for Sebastian Bach and the band’s legacy, she also emphasized that her relationship with the group remains that of a guest vocalist rather than a permanent member. Fans and industry observers will watch to see whether Hale’s experience with Skid Row leads to further cross‑band collaborations or influences her future work with Halestorm.
Hale’s next scheduled appearance is with Halestorm on the upcoming “Everest” tour, set to begin in September 2026. No further statements from Skid Row regarding future collaborations have been issued as of the time of writing.
In a stripped‑down set, frontwoman Lzzy Hale took the microphone to revisit the moments that had let her stand in for Skid Row’s iconic frontman, Sebastian Bach, during the band’s final four shows in May and June 2024. Hale described the experience as an "awesome" teenage fantasy that deepened her respect for the group’s legacy.
The guest appearances began after Skid Row’s fourth permanent vocalist, Erik Grönwall, left the lineup in March 2024 for health reasons. Grönwall, a former Swedish Idol contestant, had led the band’s 2024 tour, but his sudden exit left a vacancy that Hale stepped into for the Illinois, Iowa, and other dates. The shows were billed as “guest appearances” and received glowing reviews from both fans and critics.
During the Glasgow performance, Hale recalled growing up in central Pennsylvania listening to Skid Row, Alice Cooper, and DIO. "I was a weird kid in the '90s. I was listening to Skid Row and Alice Cooper and DIO," she told the audience, according to a transcription by Blabbermouth.net.
Hale also touched on the complex relationships within Skid Row’s classic lineup. She said she didn’t get any of the “real scoop” about the tensions between former frontman Sebastian Bach and other members, but she added that she had spoken with Rita Haney, the widow of Dimebag Darrell. "We were up all night with Sebastian watching those Skid Row videos of you singing with them," Haney reportedly said, and Bach allegedly praised Hale’s performance. The comments were shared by Hale during the Glasgow set, though no official statement from Bach or the band has been released.
After the four shows, Hale posted a thank‑you note on social media, expressing gratitude for the opportunity and hinting at a possible future collaboration. She clarified that she was not seeking a permanent role in Skid Row, citing her commitments with Halestorm. The post was accompanied by a photo of Hale and the Skid Row lineup on stage.
The collaboration is not new for the two acts. In October 2012, Bach joined Halestorm onstage at the Loud Park festival in Japan to perform a cover of Skid Row’s “Slave to the Grind.” Hale also performed with Bach during his set that year. Halestorm later released a cover of the same song on the “ReAniMate: The CoVeRs eP” in March 2011, making the connection between the two bands a recurring theme.
In March 2024, following the announcement of Hale’s guest appearances, she shared an ad‑mat for the gigs on social media. She reflected on how Skid Row’s music had influenced her career, saying that the band’s blend of “80s big choruses and riffs” helped her unlock her own musical identity.
The Glasgow performance marked the first time Hale spoke publicly about her time with Skid Row since the 2024 shows. While she expressed admiration for Sebastian Bach and the band’s legacy, she also emphasized that her relationship with the group remains that of a guest vocalist rather than a permanent member. Fans and industry observers will watch to see whether Hale’s experience with Skid Row leads to further cross‑band collaborations or influences her future work with Halestorm.
Hale’s next scheduled appearance is with Halestorm on the upcoming “Everest” tour, set to begin in September 2026. No further statements from Skid Row regarding future collaborations have been issued as of the time of writing.
