Jack Black Gave An Update On Tenacious D's Future After Kyle Gass's Controversial Remark During The 2024 Spicy Meatball Tour

" Everybody necessitate a breach sometime . "

So, Tenacious D isn’t over just yet.

Jack Blackdiscussed the band’s future withVarietyat a premiere of his new filmBorderlands,which also starsCate Blanchett,Kevin Hart, Ariana Greenblatt, andJamie Lee Curtis.

Tenacious D, a comedy rock band featuring Jack and Kyle Gass, has performed since 1994. Their popularity grew after their 2001 debut album,Tenacious D,and the support of other bands like Pearl Jam, Tool, and Beck.

On July 14, the absurdly comedic rock music came to a halt in the middle of their Spicy Meatball Tour when Kyle made a controversial comment about the assassination attempt on former presidentDonald Trump.

In a viralvideo, Jack was seen singing happy birthday to Kyle on stage, and when he asked him to make a wish, Kyle said, “Don’t miss Trump next time,” referring to 20-year-oldThomas Matthew Crookswhoshot at the 45th presidentat a rally in Pennsylvania.

In an Instagram statement, Jacksaidhe was “blindsided” by Kyle’s comment and ending the Tenacious D tour. “I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form,” he said.

Kyle apologized for the remark on a now-deleted Instagram and emphasized it wasn’t rehearsed. “The line I improvised onstage Sunday night in Sydney was highly inappropriate, dangerous, and a terrible mistake,” he said.

“We need to take a break. Everybody needs a break sometime. And we’ll be back,” Jack told Variety.

As for the fans concerned about what this pause meant for Kyle and Jack’s relationship, there’s hope on that front as well. “Yeah, we’re friends. That hasn’t changed,” Jack said of his bandmate, Kyle. “These things take time sometimes… And we’ll be back when it feels right.”

And that’s that. The metal lives on!

Jack Black and Kyle Gass of Tenacious D perform energetically on stage, both playing guitars. A bassist and drummer are also visible in the background

Chris Hemsworth, Edgar Ramírez, Janina Gavankar, Florian Munteanu, Lil Rel Howery, Cate Blanchett, Ariana Greenblatt, Craig Mazin, and Eli Roth at a Borderlands event

Kyle Gass, Jack Black, and bandmates perform on stage with guitars and drums. Jack Black wears a tie-dye shirt and shorts, while Kyle Gass wears casual clothing

Jack Black and Kyle Gass perform on stage with guitars during a concert

Jack Black and Kyle Gass of Tenacious D perform energetically on stage with their band at a concert, with a dramatic lighting setup in the background

Jack Black with long hair and a full beard, wearing clear glasses, at a public event

Jack Black, with a bushy beard and clear glasses, is wearing a colorful, patterned shirt in a close-up photo

Jack Black and James Hong stand in playful pose wearing fun, themed outfits at the premiere of 'Kung Fu Panda 4,' featuring a movie poster in the background

So, Tenacious D isn’t over just yet.#

Jack Blackdiscussed the band’s future withVarietyat a premiere of his new filmBorderlands,which also starsCate Blanchett,Kevin Hart, Ariana Greenblatt, andJamie Lee Curtis.#

Tenacious D, a comedy rock band featuring Jack and Kyle Gass, has performed since 1994. Their popularity grew after their 2001 debut album,Tenacious D,and the support of other bands like Pearl Jam, Tool, and Beck.#

On July 14, the absurdly comedic rock music came to a halt in the middle of their Spicy Meatball Tour when Kyle made a controversial comment about the assassination attempt on former presidentDonald Trump.#

In a viralvideo, Jack was seen singing happy birthday to Kyle on stage, and when he asked him to make a wish, Kyle said, “Don’t miss Trump next time,” referring to 20-year-oldThomas Matthew Crookswhoshot at the 45th presidentat a rally in Pennsylvania.#

In an Instagram statement, Jacksaidhe was “blindsided” by Kyle’s comment and ending the Tenacious D tour. “I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form,” he said.#

Kyle apologized for the remark on a now-deleted Instagram and emphasized it wasn’t rehearsed. “The line I improvised onstage Sunday night in Sydney was highly inappropriate, dangerous, and a terrible mistake,” he said.#

“We need to take a break. Everybody needs a break sometime. And we’ll be back,” Jack told Variety.#

As for the fans concerned about what this pause meant for Kyle and Jack’s relationship, there’s hope on that front as well. “Yeah, we’re friends. That hasn’t changed,” Jack said of his bandmate, Kyle. “These things take time sometimes… And we’ll be back when it feels right.”#

And that’s that. The metal lives on!#