Former Skid Row frontman Erik Grönwall brought his soaring vocals and undeniable stage presence to the Lisää Löylyä Rockfestival in Vaasa, Finland, on June 13, 2026, treating fans to a high-energy performance packed with originals and classic rock covers. Fan-filmed footage from the show highlights Grönwall’s vocal prowess across a diverse setlist that paid homage to some of his biggest influences.
The Swedish singer, who recently released his solo album Bad Bones on May 22 via Playground Music, mixed fresh material with beloved tracks from his past and timeless hard rock anthems. According to Setlist.fm, the performance included strong renditions of Black Sabbath’s “Headless Cross” and Deep Purple’s “Highway Star,” alongside Skid Row’s “18 and Life.”
Full setlist from the Lisää Löylyä Rockfestival show:
- Born To Break
- Headless Cross (Black Sabbath cover)
- Bad Bones
- 18 And Life (Skid Row cover)
- Black Velvet (Alannah Myles cover)
- Who’s The Winner
- Hell & Back
- Save Me
- Living On The Run (H.E.A.T song)
- Highway Star (Deep Purple cover)
- Lost For Life
Encore: 12. The House Of The Rising Sun (traditional cover) 13. Praying For A Miracle
Grönwall’s journey to this solo era has been anything but ordinary. After fronting H.E.A.T for a decade and then stepping into Skid Row in 2022 — a band he grew up idolizing — he made the difficult decision to leave the iconic American group in March 2024 to prioritize his health following a battle with leukemia. In a recent interview, he reflected on the emotional choice: “Health always comes first… I promised myself that I would always put my health first.”
Speaking about his time with Skid Row, Grönwall shared the surreal experience of joining one of his childhood favorite bands: “That’s one of the bands I grew up listening to, so it was surreal.” He also noted the challenges of balancing recovery with the demands of extensive touring, ultimately finding a supportive environment with Michael Schenker that allowed him flexibility while he continued to heal.
His new solo album Bad Bones represents a full-circle moment of artistic independence, reuniting with longtime collaborator Jona Tee (H.E.A.T) and producer Fredrik Thomander. The record captures Grönwall’s personal growth and love for classic rock, evident in the festival set’s blend of originals and covers that nod to Sabbath, Deep Purple, and his own Skid Row legacy. Notably, he first auditioned for Swedish Idol in 2009 by singing “18 and Life.”
At the Finnish festival, Grönwall proved that his voice and passion remain as strong as ever. The performance comes as he builds momentum behind Bad Bones and continues select touring, including appearances with Michael Schenker. Fans continue to celebrate his resilience, from overcoming serious illness to carving out a solo career on his own terms.
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