Sebastian Bach performing at the Mountain Music Festival Friday August 21st
METAL SLUDGE / August 23rd 2026 – Sebastian Bach was full of F-Bombs over the weekend during his appearance at The Mountain Music Festival in Gatlinburg Tennessee.
Bach was part of the lineup on Friday night that included sets by Pearcy & DeMartini performing the music of Ratt, Lynch Mob, Tuk Smith, Tora Tora, The Cruel Intentions and Ted Poley of Danger Danger.
During Bach’s set he went on a F-Bomb laced rant during his introduction for the song “Monkey Business” and it appears he hates Artificial Intelligeance. (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.”
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.”
Bach‘s set relied heavily on material from his former band (Skid Row) that fired him 30 years earlier, but the fans seem to enjoy the frontman’s in-between song jibber-jabber and laughed along at his disdain for the popular modern technology.
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 5th year and is the sister production to the Monsters of Rock Cruise, and based on social media buzz it appears to be a favorite drawing music lovers from around the globe.
The Mountain has steadily gained interest and according to sources this year’s crowds are up considerably from previous years… the 3-day getaway weekend appears to be one of the more popular 80’s rock festivals in the states.
“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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