Lzzy Hale , from Halestorm , will replace Erik Grönwall for the next four Skid Row , that is, until the end of the band's current tour.
The announcement isn't exactly new, after all, it was already made in the same post that reported Grönwall's departure from the band.
Although Grönwall's departure was bad news, Skid Row doesn't seem to have its end in sight anytime soon.
In a brief and concise manner, the band commented in the same post that to celebrate the band's last two years, they will be releasing a new live album, which, considering the current situation, could be a nice gift for the fans.
Erik Grönwall's departure
On March 27th, the band surprised everyone by announcing Erik's departure on Skid Row's official Instagram profile:
"Today, Skid Row and Erik Grönwall jointly announce that Erik will be stepping down as the lead vocalist for Skid Row. Longtime friend Lzzy Hale of Halestorm will be taking over vocal duties for the next four scheduled shows."
Erik decided that traveling and the rigors of the road do not contribute to his overall health and recovery, and he wants to focus on a lifestyle that is more conducive to his well-being, healing, and family.
Skid Row is proud of what they've created and accomplished with Erik over the past two years, and we wish him and his health nothing but the best. To commemorate these past two years, the band will release a live album that perfectly captures this moment in the band's more than 35-year history, to be announced soon.”
The text also includes Erik's farewell statement to the band, which can be read in full here .
Lzzy Hale on Skid Row
Lzzy Hale shared the following message, which demonstrates a lot of excitement about going on stage with Skid Row:
"This is totally crazy! I can't believe my test VHS tape finally arrived in the mail! (I'm kidding)"
I started listening to Skid Row as a teenager, growing up on the East Coast in central Pennsylvania. They were one of the only bands at the time that truly filled the gap between my love for the big choruses and riffs of the '80s, but had the same poignant grit that seeped into the cracks of my mind throughout the '90s.
In the early 2000s, Halestorm was making its mark, inspired by those powerful songs that helped me open a door within myself as a young artist. I can say without a second thought that if it weren't for Skid Row in my bones, I wouldn't be the rocker I am today.
And this summer, my world comes full circle. Because not only am I able to share the stage as the lead singer of this band, but even more importantly, I can call these guys my chosen family.
No matter how much we tour, or how much time has passed, we light up when we see each other. They've seen me through my rollercoaster of highs and lows, always cheering me on. Time, space, history, age are all relative, irrelevant, and elastic because we're all just astronauts made of the same stuff, adoring the same magic that is this music. I'm so grateful for their support in my career and as a human being.
I love you guys! There will be blood on stage!
Lzzy Hale will initially replace Erik Grönwall on vocals for Skid Row only until the end of the tour, between May and June in the US.
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