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“I have never been as honest as I was writing these songs” – interview with Erik Grönwall

Author Arto Mäenpää - 21.5.2026

Former Skid Row vocalist Erik Grönwall will release his new solo album “Bad Bones” tomorrow, May 22nd. In support of the album, the singer will also return to Finland for a live performance at the Lisää Löylyä festival in Vaasa, Finland on Saturday, June 13th.

Chaoszine recently sat down with the vocalist via Zoom to discuss his eventful career, the upcoming solo album and his future plans. You can watch the full video interview below:

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