Skid Row has partnered with Sweetwater to launch a worldwide search for their next lead vocalist. The collaboration opens auditions on February 5th, inviting singers globally to front one of hard rock’s most enduring bands. Sweetwater, the leading online retailer of musical instruments and pro-audio equipment, will host the initiative as Skid Row enters a new chapter.
The band celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2026. Skid Row delivered hard rock anthems including “18 and Life”, “I Remember You”, “Monkey Business” and “Youth Gone Wild”. Their self-titled debut and Slave to the Grind, the first heavy metal album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200, established them as a defining force in rock music. Recent performances featuring guest vocalists like Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale have demonstrated the timeless power of their catalog.
“This is not a contest or a gimmick,” the band states. “It’s a genuine search for the right voice, presence, and authenticity to carry Skid Row forward.” Sweetwater’s Nick Bowcott recalls seeing the New Jersey band before they were signed. “They totally blew me away with the sheer quality of their songs, and the infectious high-energy of their performance,” he says. “We at Sweetwater are excited to partner with the group to host this once in a lifetime opportunity.”
Auditions open February 5th with no submission deadline. Skid Row will review submissions until they find the right singer. Full details are available at sweetwater.com/insync/skid-row-the-next-chapter.