American hard rock/heavy metal band formed in 1986 by Rachel Bolan and Dave 'Snake' Sabo; breakthrough with the 1989 debut and 1991's Slave to the Grind. Sebastian Bach was the vocalist on the early, best-known albums and left after Subhuman Race.

Formed in 1986 in New Jersey. Classic early lineup included Sebastian Bach (vocals), Rachel Bolan (bass), Dave 'Snake' Sabo and Scotti Hill (guitars), and Rob Affuso (drums). Early commercial breakthrough came with the 1989 self-titled album and 1991's Slave to the Grind.

DeBaser's reviews celebrate Skid Row's late-80s/early-90s peak (notably the 1989 debut and 1991's Slave to the Grind) while noting later lineup and stylistic changes. Reviewers praise Sebastian Bach's vocals and the band's riff-driven hard rock, with mixed reactions to post-Bach releases. Several reviews highlight punk influences and strong ballads. Overall the coverage is appreciative and nostalgic.

For:Fans of late-80s/90s hard rock and heavy metal; listeners who like big vocals and riff-driven albums.

 A ticking time bomb, that's "Slave To The Grind", the second badass album by Skid Row, which redeemed the not-so-great effort of their self-titled debut album that entirely mirrored the typically glam metal sound so popular in the '80s, which, fortunately, was fading by the end of the decade.

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 After two semi-hard rock masterpieces like the self-titled debut and "Slave to the Grind", Skid Row hire Bob Rock and transform.

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 Sebastian Bach. An incomparable voice and charisma for those who, in life, have had the fortune to stumble upon those two splendid works that were "Skid Row" (1989) and "Slave To The Grind" (1991).

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 If anyone didn't know yet, SKID ROW still exists!

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