The Gang's All Here is the sixth studio album by American heavy metal band Skid Row, their first since Revolutions per Minute (2006). It was released on October 14, 2022, by earMUSIC. It is the band's only studio album with lead singer Erik Grönwall, who replaced ZP Theart in March 2022, as well as the first with Rob Hammersmith, the band's drummer since 2010.
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Background and recording
The album was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee and produced by Nick Raskulinecz.
Release and promotion
The title track was released as the lead single and featured a music video which was released on May 25, 2022. The clip features live footage and photos taken and submitted by fans during the band's early 2022 concerts, as well as behind-the-scene footage showing the band rehearsing in the studio and backstage.
The band released the official music video for the second single "Tear It Down" in July 2022. The song is about breaking down barriers and the video was produced by Take 2 Productions / Rosey Media.
In September 2022, Skid Row released the third single "Time Bomb". The music video for the song was released on September 28, and featured director
Dale Resteghini, whom Rachel Bolan sought out to realize his artistic vision for the song about humanity's continuing struggles with monotony and self-indulgence.
Following the album's release the band released the single and lyric video for "October's Song" in the first week of November 2022, celebrating the worldwide chart success of the album.
Reception
Blabbermouth.net awarded the album 8/10 saying, "As unexpected as it is welcome, 'The Gang's All Here' is an exciting, edgy rock 'n' roll record with a heavy metal heart." While praising Grönwall as "an inspired addition", Loudersound.com was critical of the album's lyrics saying, "At times ... the material borders on trite ... but you're not looking for the meaning of life in a Skid Row song."
Personnel
Skid Row
Erik Grönwall – lead vocals
Rachel Bolan – bass, backing vocals
Dave Sabo – lead & rhythm guitar, backing vocals
Scotti Hill – lead & rhythm guitar, backing vocals
Rob Hammersmith – drums, backing vocals
Production
Nick Raskulinecz – production, engineering, mixing