Jack Black has said that Tenacious D's split is temporary and that the band will return, despite recently canceling dates.
After canceling the remaining dates of the Spicy Meatball Tour Tenacious D In July, Jack Black told Variety this week that the comedy duo ” Will be back. “
Interviewed at the Borderlands movie premiere, Jack Black said: “We need a break. Everyone needs one at some point,” before adding ” we will be back. “
Last month, during a concert in Sydney, Australia, Kyle Gass made a birthday wish on stage: “Don't miss Trump next time,” referring to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Following this, Australian right-wing politicians have called for the dismissal of Tenacious D.
In a statement, Kyle Gass apologized, before deleting his post. The line I improvised on stage on Sunday night in Sydney was completely inappropriate, dangerous and a terrible mistake. I do not condone violence of any kind against anyone, he wrote. What happened was a tragedy, and I am incredibly sorry for my serious lapse in judgment. I deeply apologize to those I have disappointed and sincerely regret the pain I have caused. ” Kyle Gass was then dropped by his agent, Michael Greene of Greene Talent.
In another statement, Jack Black said he had been ” caught off guard ” and that he does not “would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form.” He also announced that Tenacious D canceled his tour and that ” all his future creative projects are on hold.”
In his interview with Variety, Jack Black clarified the situation regarding his relationship with Kyle Gass: “Yes, we are friends, that hasn't changed. This kind of thing takes time sometimes… and we'll come back when the time comes.”
He pursues : “Look what I’m wearing today: it’s the ‘pick of destiny.’ I love it Tenacious D. It's probably my favorite job, if I can call it that. It's a work of art, it's my baby.”
Borderlands is released in theaters this Wednesday, August 7. It features a stellar cast including Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ariana Greenblatt, Florian Munteanu and Jack Black, who voices the robot Claptrap.
