During a recent interview with SiriusXM, actor/musician Jack Black was asked if he would be open to making sequels to “Tenacious D In The Pick Of Destiny” and “School Of Rock.” He responded with the following:
“Yup. Both of them. Breaking news. We’re thinking about doing both of those.”
His Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass added:
“It’s a hybrid – a school of D.”
During their September 22 set at the Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, KY, Tenacious D were joined onstage by Evanescence singer Amy Lee for some performances of “Kyle Quit the Band” and “Lee.” You can see fan-filmed footage of that below:
Tenacious D have shared a covers medley of The Who’s “Pinball Wizard,” “There’s A Doctor,” and “Go To The Mirror!.” You can purchase the medley on 7″ vinyl HERE. Proceeds will go towards Everytown For Gun Safety. The duo said the following about the release:
“Who better to deliver a tribute to the greatest rock opera of all times? Who? The D! That’s Who!! We’ve been working on this medley for 20 years. It’s finally ready to be unleashed. Crank it. It’s a humdinger. Enjoy.”
Tenacious D have announced some June headlining shows with Puddles Pity Party. Here’s the dates:
06/16 Telluride, CO – Telluride Bluegrass Festival
06/17 Sandy, UT – Sandy Amphitheater
06/19 Portland, OR – TBA
06/21 Woodinville, WA – TBA
06/22 Bend, OR – Les Schwab Amphitheater
06/24 Palo Alto, CA – Frost Amphitheater
06/26 San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Amphitheater
Tenacious D have shared a covers medley of The Beatles’ “You Never Give Me Your Money” and “The End.” The duo said the following about that:
“Tenacious D are paying tribute to the greatest band in the world … not themselves…The Beatles!!! In the spirit of healing the world….please enjoy Tenacious D’s mashup of two classics from Abbey Road. All vinyl proceeds go to Doctors Without Borders.”
Tenacious D’s Kyle Gass has premiered a new video for his solo song “Vaccinated.” The track is a parody of the Ramones’ “I Wanna Be Sedated” and the clip features: John C. Riley, The Protomen, Steve Lukather (Toto), Danko Jones, Ben Wells (Black Stone Cherry), Kevin Weisman, Eli Weisman, Dan Finnerty, Kirk Ward, J.R. Reed, Cynthia Ettinger, Amy Lee (Evanescence), Kathy Najimy, Kelly Loomis, Jack Black (Tenacious D), Samantha Bee, and Wanni Yu. Gass commented:
“Getting the world vaccinated is the difficult but necessary challenge of our times. That is why I wrote this important anthem for all of humankind. Please enjoy getting ‘Vaccinated’. You’re welcome.”
The 2020 presidential election is only one week away! With this in mind, Tenacious D have decided to encourage fans to vote with an all-star cover of “Time Warp” from “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” A video for the track can be found below and it features the following guests: Elizabeth Warren, Eric Andre, Ezra Miller, George Takei, Ilana Glazer, Jamie Lee Curtis, John Heilemann, John Waters, Karen O., King Princess, Michael Peña, Peaches, Pete Buttigieg, Phoebe Bridgers, Reggie Watts, Sarah Silverman, and Susan Sarandon. You can also purchase the song on limited edition vinyl in North America and Europe. Tenacious D commented:
“It’s astounding… time is fleeting… and the 2020 election is here. Time to ROCK-Y THE VOTE! And remember: it’s just a jump to the LEFT, and not a step to the right!”
Tenacious D will be hitting the road on a fall U.S. tour. The duo have partnered with 46 for 46 for the trek, which will find them performing and encouraging voter registration in swing states.
The band commented:
“[Trump is] the most divisive, corrupt and dangerous President in the modern history of this country, and we simply cannot stand for another four years of his administration! Now is the time to elect a REAL leader!
In 2016, six states were decided by 2 percentage points or less, and ten states were decided by 4 percentage points or less. Swing states played a pivotal role in the outcome of that election, and they will again in 2020. Knowing that, we looked at each other and agreed: just like the tale of Post-Apocalypto, it is time for Tenacious D to RIDE and help save the world from Trumpian destruction. With great rock comes great responsibility.”
Tour Dates:
09/25 Davenport, IA – Adler Theatre
09/26 Madison, WI – The Sylvee
09/27 Kalamazoo, MI – Kalamazoo State Theatre
09/29 Cincinnati, OH – Taft Theatre
10/01 Wilmington, NC – Wilson Center
10/02 Jacksonville, FL – Moran Theater
10/04 Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion
10/05 Richmond, VA – Dominion Energy Center
10/07 Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia
10/09 New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall
Tenacious D have announced some summer shows with Wynchester. The band will be touring in support of their latest album “Post-Apocalypto.” Here’s the dates:
07/25 Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheater (with the Colorado Symphony)
07/27 Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theater
07/28 Lincoln, NE – Pinewood Bowl Theater
07/30 Saint Paul, MN – Palace Theatre
08/02 St. Louis, MO – Stifel Theatre
08/04 Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater
08/05 Atlanta, GA – Coca Cola Roxy Theatre
Tenacious D have shared episode two of the animated series on their new album “Post-Apocalypto” (out November 2). The clip also features a new song titled “Making Love.”
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