Detour From Skid Row: An Exclusive Interview With RACHEL BOLAN

“I learned to trust myself by trusting [producer Nick Raskulinecz].”

Photo Credit: Anabel DFLux

George Dionne interview’s SKID ROW bassist RACHEL BOLAN about his debut solo album ‘Gargoyle Of The Garden State’ for KNAC.COM. The album is set for release on June 12, 2026 through earMusic.

Special guests on the album include Corey Taylor (SLIPKNOT), Nuno Bettencourt (EXTREME), Damon Johnson (BROTHER CANE), Snake Sabo, Scotti Hill, & Rob Hammersmith (SKID ROW), and Danko Jones.

Highlights include:

-Why a solo album after 40+ years -Sourcing the song selection -Did he always have special guests in mind -Dabbleing outside his known music genre -Stories behind the singles -Covering an OASIS song -Settling on the album’s title -Shooting the album cover -Working with producer Nick Raskulinecz -Opportunities to play solo material live -Memories of working with Ace Frehley -Is he still racing cars? -When will SKID ROW announce a new singer? -Questionable audition submissions -And much, much more!

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