< < < > > > Sebastian Bach hates AI: “Please F#@king destroy AI. I F#@king hate AI. I don’t need Artificial Intelligence when I have real stupidity. F#@k artificial man.”

Sebastian Bach performing at the Mountain Music Festival Friday August 21st

METAL SLUDGE / August 23^rd 2026 – Sebastian Bach was full of F-Bombs during his appearance at The Mountain Music Festival in Gatlinburg Tennessee over the weekend.

Bach was part of the lineup on Friday night that was headlined by Pearcy & DeMartini performing the music of Ratt which also included sets from Lynch Mob, Tuk Smith, Tora Tora, The Cruel Intentions and Ted Poley of Danger Danger among others.

During Bach’s set he went on a F-Bomb laced rant during his introduction for the song “Monkey Business”. (see video below)

Bach boldly told the crowd: “Please F#@king destroy AI. I F#@king hate AI. I don’t need Artificial Intelligence when I have real stupidity. F#@k artificial man.”

The fans seem to enjoy the former Skid Row frontman’s in-between song jibber-jabber and laughed along at his obvious disdain for modern technology.

Bach continued with his outburst: “It’s easy to tell an AI flyer for a concert, if it looks like it was dipped in piss. F#@k’s sake. I hate AI.”

The Mountain Music Festival is a 3-day bash hosting dozens of bands on multiple stages and draws thousands of fans.

The annual event is in its 5^th year and is the sister production to the Monsters of Rock Cruise, and based on social media buzz it appears to be a fan favorite drawing music lovers from around the globe.

The Mountain has steadily gained interest and fans are saying that this year’s crowds are up considerably from the past… the 3-day weekend appears to be one of the most popular festivals in the U.S. in recent memory.

“Mountain Festival Day 1 in the books. Totally amazed how many people are here for this years event. Rockers are in the house.” says a concert goer named Keith.

“What an incredible first day here in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, for the Mountain Music Festival!” says Jorge.

“The Mountain Music Festival has been a blast so far.” says TPRS photographer Kara.

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