“I don't want to send my bandmates home in body bags.”

Reuniting has become a lucrative business for classic bands, but one alternative rock group remains determined to leave the past behind. asshole surferThe band, known for their unconventional style and wild performances, has revealed that a reunion tour is not in the cards for them, despite attractive offers.

in a recent interview guardianoriginal member Gibby Haynes and paul leary It sheds light on their journey from avant-garde art project to infamous rock band. They reminisced about the chaotic energy of their live shows, fueled by excess and ultimately damaging their personal lives.

haynesacknowledged in his reflections the impact his own struggles with substance abuse had on the band's trajectory: “We're not as good as we could be today, and that's because I lost my mind. He took too many drugs. “The deal was completely ruined. It's my fault. I take responsibility.''

realy echoes this sentiment, describing the band members as individuals who found themselves on the brink of self-destruction, saying, “We were really messed up people. We were good people, but… It's a mess. We're damaged.”

Despite the lure of a lucrative offer to reunite on stage; realy The band's reluctance remains firm: “We've had six-figure gig offers, but we don't want to do them. We're really lucky not to be in jail, and we don't want to force them.'' We don't want to do that anymore. . I don't want to send my bandmates home in body bags or burn down the venue.''

for haynes, the attraction of a different kind of fulfillment is prioritized. Embracing life with his family after years of travel, he spoke fondly of his 13-year-old son, emphasizing the joy found in ordinary moments.

“I have a 13-year-old son. He's the light of my life. I have a real family, and that's great. Little league baseball and middle school basketball? Dude, that's bullshit.”

After touring extensively throughout the 2000s, asshole surfer's live appearances have decreased significantly since 2011. They ran a few one-off gigs in 2016 and 2017 and released a coffee table book titled “Coffee Table Book.” Asshole Surfer: What does regret mean? In 2019.