In 1996, Bach formed a rock supergroup, the Last Hard Men, with Frogs guitarist Jimmy Flemion, The Breeders lead guitarist Kelley Deal, and The Smashing Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin. The group recorded a full-length, self-titled album for Atlantic Records, who then optioned not to release it. In 1998, it was released on Kelley Deal's label, Nice Records, with no fanfare and a very limited pressing of 1000 CDs, which may have been sold via mail order only.
On November 28, 2001 Sebastian appeared at New York Steel, a benefit concert in response to 9/11. He appeared early in the show, left to perform on Broadway, and returned at the end when all performers gathered for a final song.
In October 2002, Sebastian was signed to perform in the national touring production of Jesus Christ Superstar and played the role of Jesus successfully in the show until April 2003, when he was fired for alleged diva-like behavior. He is currently working on a DVD version of VH1's Forever Wild that will be released in June.
Sometime in 2003, Sebastian tried out for Velvet Revolver before the band found Scott Weiland, but was turned down because, according to Slash, "We sounded like Skid Row!" Many fans of the band frequently express frustration that Bach was not selected because his vocal range would have allowed them to cover more GN'R songs during shows.
He has a role on the WB television show Gilmore Girls as Gil, the guitarist in Lane Kim's band. The other members of the band, all teenagers, initially objected to his age, but he proved to be a talented guitarist and remained in the band.
In 2005, Bach cooperated with Henning Pauly to be the singer on the Frameshift album called An Absence of Empathy which has been released in April 2005.
As of recently, and assumably at present, he still performs with his band, Sebastian Bach and the Bach Five, formerly noted as Sebastian Bach and Friends, who live with him, his wife, and children...recently documented on VH1...in a show called "I Married...Sebastian Bach", one of the "I Married..." series. Stars also included Dee Snider, of the rock band, Twisted Sister.
On May 12 and May 14, 2006 at Guns N' Roses' warm up show at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, Sebastian joined Axl on stage for the song "My Michelle". He joined Axl and gang for a third time the following night (May 15) to sing "My Michelle" once again. He also joined them for their Pre-Download Festival show in the Apollo Hammersmith, London, singing My Michelle. Rose introduced Bach by saying that the two had rekindled their friendship in the previous week after 13 years of not speaking. On June 4, 9th & 11th he again joined Rose on stage at the 2006 Gods of Metal Festival (Milan), Download Festival in RDS Dublin and in Donington, respectively. He also appeared on several other tour dates during GN'R's European tour. On September 23, 2006, he joined Axl on stage once again at KROQ's Inland Invasion festival in California for a rendition of "My Michelle".
On July 30, 2006, Bach filled in for an ailing Axl Rose for “Nightrain” and the encore “Paradise City".
Bach starred with Ted Nugent, Evan Seinfeld, Jason Bonham and Scott Ian on the VH1 show "SuperGroup" as of May 2006. The musicians formed a band called Damnocracy for the reality show, during which they lived in a mansion in Las Vegas for twelve days and created music. During the show, he became particularly close to Ted Nugent, whom he looked to as a father figure. This was acknowledged several times on the show. He also appears to have developed good relationships with Evan Seinfeld. However, at a November 5 2006 Guns N' Roses concert in Huntington, West Virginia, Bach referred to a SuperGroup episode where he promised Ted he would quit drinking, and claimed that he had lied. He then went on to say, "Fuck Ted Nugent. He can go skin fucking baby seals in Canada, but I can't enjoy an American Budweiser? Fucking Ted Nugent!" and again at a December 4 show in Winnipeg, Manitoba stating, "You know how I promised Ted Nugent that I'd quit drinking? I fucking lied! He can go skin fucking baby seals, but I can't enjoy a fucking Labbatt's Blue?".Sebastian also said during the dec.7th show in Edmoton alberta "Us canadians like to have a drink once in a while right? Remember that one episode of super group where i stopped drinking? I LIED!" Bach had previously said that he had taken offense with disparaging comments Nugent had made about Dimebag Darrell.
In August 2006, Bach appeared in the upcoming seventh season of Trailer Park Boys. He is played himself and the part of a model railroad enthusiast, who happens to love da green! He has since appeared in several episodes of the 8th season as well, again playing himself in search of the best high!
On 13 September 2006, during a show at Selinas in Sydney, Bach stormed off stage during the encore. After two earlier similar incidents, Bach had warned the crowd that the throwing of any more plastic bottles and/or cans onto the stage would lead to him walking off. As the encore began (Youth Gone Wild), Bach was hit by a plastic cup, threw down the mic and left the stage.
On September 28, 2006, he appeared on Celebrity Duets singing with Hal Sparks. Bach later was on the road with Guns N' Roses, touring around the world until late 2006.
In 2007 he released the album 'Angel Down', which he worked on for the past seven years. The album contains a mix of rock and metal.
In a Darkened Room
Sebastian Bach Lyrics
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Let me see your hands out here, Tokyo
In a darkened room
Beyond the reach of God's faith
Lies the wounded, the shattered remains of love betrayed
And the innocence of a child is bought and sold
The rage of the angels left silent and cold
Forgive me please for I know not what I do
How can I keep inside the hurt I know is true
Tell me when the kiss of love becomes a lie
That bears the scar of sin too deep
To hide behind this fear of running unto you
Please let there be light
In a darkened room
All the precious times have been put to rest again
And the smile of the dawn
Brings tainted lust singing my requiem
Can I face the day when I'm tortured in my trust
And watch it crystallize
While my salvation crumples to dust
Why can't I steer the ship before it hits the storm
I've fallen to the sea but still I swim for shore
Tell me when the kiss of love becomes a lie
That bears the scar of sin too deep
To hide behind this fear of running unto you
Please let there be...
Please....please....please let there be light
In a darkened room
Sebastian Bach's In a Darkened Room is a powerful ballad exploring the depths of betrayal and broken love, as well as the search for light through the darkness. The opening lines immediately create an eerie, intense atmosphere with the singer referencing a place beyond God's faith. This could be interpreted as being so far removed from love that there is no hope for redemption or forgiveness. Furthermore, the "wounded, shattered remains of love betrayed" suggests a love that has been destroyed by infidelity or some other betrayal, leaving only the remnants of what was once cherished.
The second stanza sees the singer grappling with the pain of their love being betrayed. They apologize for not knowing what they have done to deserve such hurt, indicating a sense of confusion or disbelief. The theme of the masquerade of love is explored in the third stanza - when does love become a lie and how can it be recognized? The scar of sin resulting from this betrayal is described as being too deep to hide from, suggesting the damage is irreparable.
The chorus sees the singer pleading for light in a darkened room. This is a metaphor for hope and redemption in a world of pain and uncertainty. The fourth stanza contains vivid imagery of a dawn full of tainted lust, serving as a reminder of the pain experienced in the past. The final two stanzas explore the difficulty of moving forward after betrayal, particularly when it feels as though it is happening again. The singer wants to avoid the impending pain but is struggling to steer the ship before it hits the storm. However, despite the apparent futility of the situation, he still clings to the hope of being saved from the darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
In a darkened room
The song starts with a description of a dark and desolate environment. This is a metaphor of the emotional state of the singer.
Beyond the reach of God's faith
The main character feels completely detached from religion and any kind of spiritual guidance.
Lies the wounded, the shattered remains of love betrayed
The room represents a limbo where all the pain of love and betrayal is accumulated.
And the innocence of a child is bought and sold
The innocent part of the artist was corrupted and sold out, probably as a consequence of the pain previously mentioned.
In the name of the damned
All the harm that the character has suffered was caused by people who are so scarred and damaged that they can only bring misery to others.
The rage of the angels left silent and cold
The singer feels that even divine intervention is not enough to alleviate the suffering of the situation.
Forgive me please for I know not what I do
The singer recognizes the moral ambiguity of his actions and begs for forgiveness for them, even though he cannot change or understand them.
How can I keep inside the hurt I know is true
The main character can only acknowledge the disruptive feelings inside him.
Tell me when the kiss of love becomes a lie
The questions are raised about the moment when a loving and honest relationship turns into falsehood and deceit.
That bears the scar of sin too deep
The pain and consequences of such betrayal are so profound that it imprints a permanent wound on the soul.
To hide behind this fear of running unto you
The singer is afraid that, even if he tries to find solace or answers with a higher power, he will be rejected.
Please let there be light
Light represents hope and guidance, so the artist begs for an end to the present darkness.
All the precious times have been put to rest again
All the positive and nurturing moments are gone, they have been silenced forever.
And the smile of the dawn
A new day brings the hope of new opportunities, but the past will never be erased.
Brings tainted lust singing my requiem
The hopes of passion and desire are also gone and the singer feels that he is already mourning his own death.
Can I face the day when I'm tortured in my trust
The artist is tormented by the idea of being betrayed again, if he trusts one more time.
And watch it crystallize
As if the pain is forming a crystal, something that will be hard to dislodge from his heart.
While my salvation crumples to dust
All the good that the character tried to do, all the spiritual gains, are now gone and will never return.
Why can't I steer the ship before it hits the storm
All the warning signs were present, but the singer wasn't able to save himself from the present turmoil.
I've fallen to the sea but still I swim for shore
Even though he has fallen and the storm is raging around him, the artist is still trying to survive and find something to hold onto.
Please let there be...
The song repeats the same plea of hope and guidance from before.
Please....please....please let there be light
A final desperate call for hope in a desolate landscape of pain and despair.
Contributed by Vivian V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@carambola1980
In a darkened room
Beyond the reach of God's faith
Lies the wounded
The shattered remains of love betrayed
And the innocence
Of a child is bought and sold
In the name of the damned
The rage of the angels left silent and cold
Forgive me please for I know not what I do
How can I keep inside the hurt I know is true
Tell me when the kiss
Of love becomes a lie
That bears the scar of sin too deep
To hide behind this fear
Of running unto you
Please let there be light
In a darkened room
All the precious times
Have been put to rest again
And the smile of the dawn
Brings tainted lust singing my requiem
Can I face the day
When I'm tortured in my trust
And watch it crystalize
While my salvation it crumbles to dust
Why can't I steer the ship before it hits the storm
I've fallen to the sea but still I swim for shore
Tell me when the kiss
Of love becomes a lie
That bears the scar of sin too deep
To hide behind this fear
Of running unto you
Please let there be light
In a darkened room
@Gigi-pl3ey
Miss these days!!! Sebastian Bach.. one of the greatest rock vocalist ever!
@seamusmchugh5906
We need more people listening to Skidrow - criminally under rated! 😑
@JimmyOlsson
You just wait! New album out October 14th with Erik Grönwall killing it on the vocals!
@jr3950
They were pretty popular in the late 80's and 90's. I remember
@tiger_woody
one of rock's best vocalists hands down. Totes underrated!
@Carol5988
@@JimmyOlsson you curst
@Carol5988
@@jr3950 yes
@greenghost3965
Still gets my vote for the best male rock vocalist of all time.
@nellylonehunter2336
Right on bro
@ajbayu68
Me too