Rock music fans are buzzing after Danger Danger frontman Ted Poley unleashed a no-holds-barred tirade against former Skid Row vocalist Sebastian Bach, claiming the glam-metal icon turned a dream cruise into a nightmare of drunken aggression and family embarrassment.
Fresh off the Monsters of Rock Cruise, Poley took to social media to set the record straight, declaring that anyone who still views Bach as a harmless rock wildman is “completely wrong.” According to Poley, the reality he witnessed was far darker: a volatile, intoxicated Bach who allegedly started fights, hurled insults, and nearly came to blows with him over nothing more than a simple hello.
“I watched him start fights. I watched him be a douche bag,” Poley wrote, describing how he approached Bach politely only to be met with near-violent rage. “He almost kicked the shit out of me.” Poley didn’t stop there. He painted a vivid picture of Bach as a “nasty piece of shit” and “fucking washed-up drunk” who embarrassed his own wife and children at a VIP party. “I felt bad for his kids and his wife who watched their father and husband make a complete douche bag of himself,” he added.
The accusations didn’t end with personal confrontation. Poley claimed Bach’s behavior ruined the vibe for everyone around him, including more talented peers on the cruise. He accused the singer of treating a room full of musicians with disrespect while failing to appreciate his own success. “You ruined Twisted Sister, and you embarrassed your family and your peers,” Poley fired off directly at Bach. “FU A-Hole.”
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Poley went on to reveal he had previously defended Bach to hundreds of people, believing the stories of bad behavior were exaggerated or taken out of context. After seeing it firsthand, however, he says he feels “ashamed” for ever standing up for him. “I have lost all respect for him,” Poley stated bluntly. “No longer a fan and zero respect. Literally an immature, crybaby monster.”
The post also referenced a separate altercation involving Poley’s friend, Stevie Rachelle of Tuff, claiming Bach was fighting with him as well. Poley boasted that if things had escalated further, he and Rachelle “would’ve stomped him right there in front of his family.” He ended the explosive message with a direct challenge: “Ted Poley here brother come find me if you think you’re tough.”
The outburst has sent shockwaves through the classic metal community, where both artists have long been revered for their contributions to the 80s and 90s hard rock scene. Danger Danger and Skid Row were contemporaries who helped define the era’s flashy, high-energy sound, making the public feud all the more bitter.
While Bach has not yet responded publicly, Poley made it clear he stands by every word, even inviting fans to unfriend him if they disagree. “There you go love it or hate it,” he concluded. “I have thousands of people waiting to take your place and then enjoy your experience with the biggest asshole I’ve ever met.”
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The incident has left many fans divided, with some praising Poley for speaking his truth and others questioning whether the cruise’s party atmosphere simply amplified typical rock-star antics. One thing is certain: the Monsters of Rock Cruise will be remembered this year not just for the music, but for the raw, unfiltered drama that spilled off the ship and onto the internet.
As the metal world waits to see if Bach fires back, Poley’s message serves as a stark reminder that behind the leather, hairspray, and anthems, even rock legends are human—and sometimes those humans clash in spectacular fashion.
