Metal Anarchy

Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale has taken to social media to comment on her new gig as Skid Row’s temporary touring vocalist. As previously reported, the frontwoman will be joining the band for four live shows this spring.

Hale said the following:

“This is totally wild! I can’t believe my VHS audition tape finally made it in the mail! (I kid, I kid)

I started listening Skid Row when I was a teenager growing up on the east coast in central Pennsylvania. They were one of the only bands at that time that truly bridged the gap for my love of 80s big choruses and riffs, but had the same poignant dirt and grime that was seeping into the cracks of my mind during the 90s.

By the early 00s Halestorm was well coming into its own, inspired by these powerful songs that helped me unlock a door within myself as a young musician. I can say without a second thought that if it weren’t for Skid Row in my bones, I would not be the rocker I am today.

And this summer, my world turns full circle. Because not only am I able to share the stage as acting front person for this integral band, but even more importantly, I get to call these boys my chosen family. No matter how much we both tour, or how much time has gone by…we light up when we see each other.

They have seen me through my rollercoaster ride of ups and downs, all while cheering me on. Time, space, history, age…are all relative, irrelevant and elastic cuz we are all just astronauts cut from the same cloth, worshipping the same magic that is this music. I’m so grateful for their support of me in my career, and as a fellow human.

Love you guys! There will be blood left on the stage!”

Tour Dates:

05/17 Carterville, IL – Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort
05/18 Riverside, IA – Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
05/31 Sparks, NV – Nugget Casino Resort
06/01 Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live Sacramento