Jack Black has confirmed that Tenacious D will reunite after the band cancelled their tour following controversial comments by guitarist Kyle Gass. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Black said, 'I love Tenacious D… We had to take a break, but I love the D. Everybody takes a break sometimes. We'll be back.'
The band cut their tour short after Gass made a remark about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump during a performance in Sydney, Australia. Gass said, 'Don't miss Trump next time,' which sparked widespread backlash. He later apologised in a since-deleted Instagram post, calling his comment 'highly inappropriate, dangerous and a terrible mistake.'
Black stated he was 'blindsided' by Gass's comment and said he would never condone hate speech or political violence. He announced the tour's cancellation and put all future creative plans on hold. Gass was also dropped by his talent agency following the incident.
Despite the hiatus, Black's latest remarks indicate that Tenacious D will eventually return. The band has not announced any new dates or projects, but Black's reassurance suggests the split is temporary.
