Jack Black has insisted he and his Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass are nonetheless on good phrases after abruptly cancelling the remaining dates of their tour final month.
The pair had been on tour in Australia in mid-July, when Jack introduced they had been pulling the remainder of their scheduled performances, following a divisive joke Kyle made about the assassination try on former US president Donald Trump.
Throughout one reside present, the College Of Rock star introduced Kyle with a birthday cake, imploring him to “make a want”, to which he responded: “Don’t miss Trump subsequent time.”
Jack later mentioned he’d been “blindsided” by his good friend and bandmate’s comment, and that they’d be cancelling the rest of their tour.
Requested about the place issues now stand between them, the Emmy winner instructed Selection: “We have to take a break. All people wants a break someday. And we’ll be again.”
He added: “We’re mates. That hasn’t modified. These items take time typically… And we’ll be again when it feels proper.”
Jack beforehand instructed his Instagram followers two days after the incident: “I used to be blindsided by what was mentioned on the present on Sunday. I might by no means condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any type.
“After a lot reflection, I now not really feel it’s acceptable to proceed the Tenacious D tour, and all future artistic plans are on maintain. I’m grateful to the followers for his or her assist and understanding.”
For the previous few years, Tenacious D had been engaged on a brand new album, which might be the primary since 2018’s Submit-Apocalypto.
Jack had beforehand claimed this might be launched later in 2024, although it’s now not clear whether or not these plans can be going forward.