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.
Live & Die
Sebastian Bach Lyrics
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It's so hard to be your perfect kind
Truth is vital yes that's what's inside
Cover yourself
You yourself deny
Like stars sky high, we live & die
Free your body your soul your mind
It's so hard to be your perfect kind
Blessed with light and showered in dark
While we're here we'll make our mark
Blessed with light and scarred by pain
Roll the dice begin again
Don't be afraid to win or lose
The money stays, but the pain stays with you
We are showered in dark
And scarred by the pain
Begin again
Who cares about death?
Right now I'm alive
My two feet upon this earth
Under her skies
The lyrics to Sebastian Bach's song Live And Die speak to the struggle of finding one's place in a world that is full of deception and falsehoods. The first few lines ask the question of where we fit in a world that constantly sells us lies. It's difficult to be our true selves when we're constantly presented with unrealistic and unattainable standards of perfection. The lyrics urge us to acknowledge the importance of truth and authenticity, even when it can be difficult to face our own flaws and imperfections.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the fleeting nature of life and encourages the listener to embrace their freedom and independence. Life is a precious gift, and we should make the most of it by embracing and expressing our individuality. The lyrics suggest that we have the power to make a mark on the world despite the obstacles and struggles we face.
The bridge of the song speaks to the duality of life, in which we are both blessed with light and showered in darkness. We experience both joy and pain, but we have the ability to roll the dice and begin again. The chorus once again repeats the message of not being afraid to take risks and live our lives to the fullest. The final lines of the song express gratitude and appreciation for life in the present moment, regardless of our fears and uncertainties.
Line by Line Meaning
Where do we fit in a world that sell us lies?
How can we find our place in a world that constantly deceives and misleads us?
It's so hard to be your perfect kind
It's difficult to conform to society's expectations of perfection
Truth is vital yes that's what's inside
It's important to value honesty and authenticity from within oneself
Cover yourself
Protect yourself from the falsehoods and illusions that surround you
You yourself deny
You deny your own truth in order to fit in with society's expectations
Like stars sky high, we live & die
Similar to the vast stars in the sky, we live and die, each leaving our own unique impact
Free your body your soul your mind
Be liberated and unbound in spirit, mind, and body
Where do I fit in a world that sells me lies?
How can I find my place in a world that constantly deceives and misleads me?
Blessed with light and showered in dark
We are blessed with light and positivity while also experiencing hardships and negativity
While we're here we'll make our mark
During our time on earth, we will leave our own unique impact on the world
Blessed with light and scarred by pain
We experience both positivity and negativity, happiness and pain, during our lives
Roll the dice begin again
Take chances and start anew when things don't go as planned
Don't be afraid to win or lose
Don't fear the outcome of your actions, whether it be success or failure
The money stays, but the pain stays with you
Material possessions come and go, but the emotional pain you experience will stay with you
We are showered in dark
We experience hardships and challenges that can cause negativity and darkness in our lives
And scarred by the pain
The pain we experience can leave lasting scars and wounds
Begin again
Start anew and don't let past failures or pain hold you back
Who cares about death?
There's no need to focus on death, instead live in the present
Right now I'm alive
Appreciate life and the opportunity to live in the moment
My two feet upon this earth
Ground yourself and be present in the physical world
Under her skies
Under the limitless expanse of the sky and the universe
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL A CHLASCIAK, TIM CLAYBORNE
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