Sebastian Bach (real name - Sebastian Philip Bierk,) is a Canadian heavy metal singer, best known as ex-frontman of Skid Row. He was born on April 3, 1968.

In 1996, Bach formed a rock band called the Last Hard Men, with Frogs guitarist Jimmy Flemion, The Breeders lead guitarist Kelley Deal, and Smashing Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin. The group recorded a full-length, self-titled album for Atlantic Records, who then optioned not to release it. In 1998, it was released on Kelley Deal's label, Nice Records, with no fanfare and a very limited pressing of 1000 CDs, which may have been sold via mail order only.

On November 28, 2001 Sebastian appeared at New York Steel, a benefit concert in response to 9/11. He appeared early in the show, left to perform on Broadway, and returned at the end when all performers gathered for a final song.

In October 2002, Sebastian was signed to perform in the national touring production of Jesus Christ Superstar and played the role of Jesus successfully in the show until April 2003, when he was fired for alleged diva-like behavior. He has said if he ever did the show again, he would like to try the role of Judas Iscariot next time. He is currently working on a DVD version of VH1's Forever Wild that will be released in June.

In 2005, Bach cooperated with Henning Pauly to be the singer on the Frameshift album called An Absence of Empathy which has been released in April 2005.

On July 30, 2006, Bach filled in for an ailing Axl Rose for “Nightrain” and the encore “Paradise City".

Bach recently announced a partnership record label with EMI. Jointly, they will be creating a label owned by Sebastian, including his new album Angel Down, which will be released on November 20 2007. Bach also recorded backing vocals for a track on Guns N' Roses' long-delayed album, Chinese Democracy.

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