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Sublime's new singer Rome
For months rumors have circulated that Sublime -- the SoCal ska-punk band who found fame after the 1996 death of frontman Bradley Nowell -- would reunite with a new singer. Saturday night at a Nevada Mexican restaurant those rumors became fact when former drummer Bud Gaugh and bassist Eric Wilson were joined by a singer named Rome for a brief set of Sublime classics, including "Wrong" and "What I Got." The trio, who followed Del Mar (Gaugh's other band), also played a new original song.
Low-quality YouTube footage and Del Mar’s MySpace page confirm what occurred at Cantina Los Tres Hombres: "So, Del Mar played the gig at Cantina last night ... it was packed and amazing. What really fucking killed it was SUBLIME reuniting and playing with new singer, Rome. Sublime doesn't have any firm tour plans or anything YET, but we'll keep you posted on their progress."
But unlike the boys onstage, many fans aren't exactly excited about the "reunion." On a message board at PunkDisasters.com one fan wrote, "Sorry, but it's not Sublime without Brad Nowell." Another quipped, "That's like saying Nirvana reunited last night."
42 Comments
Click here to comment- Posted By aquarius84
07.21.10 3:04 AM
**** i'd like to see them, i'd be ****en happy as **** to see eric and bud..
- Posted By Anonymous
07.19.10 2:44 PM
Well there are not trying to replace Brad, they found a kid they liked and he sounded good, and there are gonna be kinda the same as they were so why not keep the name, we all know it isn't the real sublime, i mean they are called Sublime with Rome, clearing sayin new singer, im just glad that ill get to see a band like the old one, i was a child when brad died i never got to see my favorite singer tour, but i get something close to it and i know it wont be the same though.... I have mixed feelings about this whole situation.
- Posted By MikeWeinberg
07.18.10 9:04 PM
All you haters are just pissed that YOU are not the ones replacing Brad. If how YOU want to put it is that this "new" sublime is dishonoring Brad, your just douches. Yes, no one could replace Brad, but let the rest of us enjoy the sounds of Sublime once again performed while they are playing. To the idiot that thinks they should change there name: Your a ****ing douche. It's the original drummer and bassist, thus IT IS SUBLIME, and they are honoring Brad. His surviving band members would not have waited so long to reunite if any asshole out there could go and sing their songs. No they waited over ten ****ing years to finally find someone who can honor Brads memory for us all but singing his songs true to their original sound. I've heard Rome and I give him mad props for giving me hope that I, who was too young to get a chance to see the original Sublime, will one day see Sublime live and in person.
RIP Brad, we love you,
Go Sublime!
- Posted By Chachee
06.03.10 3:22 PM
You are all ****ing retarted and don't know how to spell anything, Sublime is ****ing awesome but this Rome douche sucks huge nuts. He can't replace Brad and never will. I LOVE the fact that sublime is getting back together but without brad... it's not the same.
DAMN YOU HEROIN!!!!! DAMN YOU!!!!!!!
- Posted By mystery
05.29.10 12:47 AM
no dears... you must be young to think that they should not change their name!!honor sublime, dont steal sublime. . . if there is a new singer and another new band member.. or.. bass player. . ITS A NEW BAND !! whats wrong with you ppl? what about ur lover bands? wouldnt u be mad if the main pieces changed?
- Posted By Anonymous
05.25.10 1:17 PM
Their music will continue living through the voices of all their Real fans. its not confined to recordings, when you hear those recorded sublime songs they come to life. They will always keep living as long as people like Rome dont come along and try and make a buck or become famous from something he had nothing do to with in the beginning. Now along with the downfall of Pepper, Slightly Stoopid, and countless other great bands we have to watch sublime slowly but surely become a mediocre pop band. Why try to change something that was perfect? Use a diff band name for Gods sake.
- Posted By Anonymous
05.09.10 8:35 PM
I saw the show on May 2nd. Rome sounded great and they tore it up. Dirty Heads were awesome too. I'm gonna see them again in St. Augustine. To all you people ripping on Rome, see the show. No one's gonna replace Brad, but give the guys a chance to tour and have some fun... or would you rather see Bad Fish play their songs exactly in order and just like the albums with no heart?
- Posted By Sarah Gale
05.08.10 11:15 AM
Well I just bought concert tickets for Sublime with Rome and Im pretty excited. When Rome Did "Lay Me Down" with The Dirty Heads, To me His voice resembeled Bradleys. But that was done in a recording studio, So theres no telling what it'll be like live. I liked what the person said a couple comments below about Led Zepplin. Ps: Bradley overdosed on May 25th, 1996. That was my 3rd birthday! I just thought that was a creepy.
- Posted By Anonymous
05.06.10 12:33 AM
i saw sublime with rome on may 1st and may 2nd my impression of the new singer rome isnt what i had hoped but atleast the band is showing respect and not trying to replace brad with him for example they did not play caress me down rome said he would feel uncomfortable saying mucho gusto me llamo Bradley, as he should feel ackward singing that. the band is just trying to have a good time eric said since brad has passed away that doesnt mean their music had too also. rome does not fit sublime though he has a feminine way about him that turned me off and his pitch is all over the place. i think they could have found a better singer if they had took more time but i think bradley would not be dissapointed about sublimes regathering im sure he'd want his music too be played on threwout tours all over the world he put much effort into creating sublime for it to be heard unfortuantly of all you act as if you new bradley personaly you should all **** off for that because his best friends are just trying too keep it alive. in my overall opinion sublime will never have the same sound without bradley but just the music alone is awsome too hear live even if the vocals arent the best.
- Posted By cameronso
04.30.10 9:53 PM
dude what do you mean brad went as far as to teach those guys to how to play?? granted he was a very talented singer/musician but he didn't play drums and bass for the band, bud and eric handled rhythm, so don't hate! new guy rome is talented as well, and i think he gives a fresh sound to the band and he's doing things with them. good music is universal and i'm happy sumblime can still put music out there!
- Posted By Anonymous
04.28.10 9:05 PM
As a huge Sublime fan I will admit that it will never be the same without Brad, but in the same breath I would so much rather see their music continue living than confined to recordings forever. If they do tour, I will buy a ticket no matter what the cost because what could be better than enjoying your favorite band/songs LIVE with a beer in hand. Cheers!
- Posted By badfish420
04.23.10 7:42 PM
this guy not good.. im glad to see sublime back but Rome just dosen't fit in with them idk.. it just dosen't seem right i guess but best of luck to you sublime love you guys
- Posted By Anonymous
04.17.10 12:27 AM
OK i got 2 things to say
first, I grew up with old sublime and i loved Brad and the gang for all their music, and Rome is doing a good job filling in for him. He has the sound of Sublime in him and you cant deny that.
But, Secondly I doubt that he will create meaningful music like Brad did, they have 2 different backgrounds, and Sublime and Rome are most likely gune fail our high expectations, no disrespect to ROme or the rest of Sublime, but, YOU CANT RECREATE WHAT WAS ALREADY PERFECTION.
But for now, imma try to keep an open mind and see what happens and if i like the music or not. iF NOT OH WELL.
- Posted By jason laudieri
04.10.10 6:53 PM
i think this guy is good and sublime is a great band so its ok but he doesent replace bradly
- Posted By Vonda
03.06.10 3:54 AM
First of all, there are dozens of high profile bands whom have continued on without band members who died, or simply left the band, or were kicked out. .
Please don't forget, that although Bradley WAS the major voice in Sublime's original success,he was not the ONLY member of the BAND!!!
I am sure he did not write all those songs solo.
Having some experience in this arena, I know that there is always much collaboration with the other members of the band before a song can truly be completed and presented.
I fell in love with the Original Sublime, not only because of Bradley, but, because of the lyrics and SOUND!
Let's give the new version of Sublime a chance to prove themselves.
If they are crap without Bradley's input, then they will fade with all of the "sequal" bands. But, maybe, Bradley wanted something more for the rest of the band. Maybe he wanted them to continue to produce music that made people laugh, cry, made them angry, motivated, chill,or just plain happy.
Give Bradley's kiddo a portion of all the new Sublime stuff, if they are successful, because we all know that's what some lawyer negotiated. But, if they are good, let Sublime go on!!!!!!
This may be hard for Bradley's family to hear: You already won the rights to all the "Original Sublime".
Bradley died as a result of a really bad decision he made.
The band had no choice in that.
Let them have their day now if it's meant to be.
- Posted By Anonymous
03.04.10 11:20 PM
SUBLIME WITH ROME & DIRTY HEADS ARE TOURING STARTING 4/20 AT THE PALADIUM. get your tickets (you can use the presale passwords below on ticketmaster)
Tue Apr 20The Palladium, Los Angeles, CA Password - "40oztoKROQ"Fri Apr 23 Fox Theatre, Oakland, CA Password - "FORTY"
Mon Apr... 26The Fillmore, Denver, CO Password - "dirty"
Wed Apr 28The Riviera Theatre, Chica...go, IL Password - "dirty"
Sat May 01Roseland Ballroom, New York, NY Password - "dirty"
Wed May 5Electric Factory, Philadelphia, PAC Password -"dirty"
- Posted By razzeldazzel
03.04.10 11:25 AM
Rome is the man, hopefully when they start doing more shows and a album people will really appreciate the new Sublime. its a hell of a lot better than a cover band.
- Posted By T. J.
03.04.10 4:45 AM
When the Yardbirds broke up Jimmy Page wanted to reform the band and keep the bands name. Since it wasn't the same group of people the original Yardbirds didn't let Jimmy keep their band name. So the new group that was formed was known as "The New Yardbirds" who later changed their name to Led Zeppelin and became mega famous. I only say this because I think it's nice to have a famous name to help get you the lime light, but its not the band name that makes you famous its the quality of music. Rome and the remaining members of Sublime have high quality music that could cross many genre's, good luck to Bud, Eric and Rome, can't wait to hear what they got next. By the way, Dirty Heads featuring Rome song "Lay me Down" is awesome, a lot of talent.
- Posted By aaroniamescua
03.02.10 5:28 AM
I don't know how to feel towards this.. I'm still terribly sad over Bradley's passing. I miss 'em. But, I'm sure Rome is gonna be great. It's just that he has big shoes to fill. & He needs to watch what he says & make sure he never says anything that people can misinterpret, you know?
- Posted By Anonymous
03.01.10 5:35 PM
This whole topic is going to far.... BRad was a huge part of sublime.... Everyone was.... The spirt, the people who listened, the people who still listen....yes brad was an amazing man but rome is as well.... As long as he keeps the spirit and the spirit is still in us then the music will still be as great. This reuniting is an amazing event that i hope keeps going.... We make music live and music helps us live.... SUBLIME it sounds just as amazing and i still feel it. had me dancing....
- Posted By Anonymous
02.17.10 2:50 PM
If this guy Rome is a good singer and song writer let him shout loud & shine proudly and of coures he will never reaplace Brad. In my eyes he was and is a Legand!. I understand why they want to keep some what of the same old band name because its already out their and know world wide and what not but like many others already said 'it's not Sublime with out Bradley Nowell so it's only right they change that name and thats it 'Period!! Pease&Prosper yall over&out
- Posted By Punk as fuck !
02.14.10 12:24 AM
There is nothing "punk" about sublime. Not then and not now. That being said, it sound's to me like Eric and Bud are trying to relive thier childhood. Like maybe they couldn't get anything else going after all of this time. I'll bet Brad is rolling IN HIS ****ING GRAVE right now! Like change the name of the band at the very least. AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST..., "freeway time in L.A. county jail" BEST SUBLIME SONG EVER. REST IN ****ING PEACE BRADLEY JAMES NOWELL........rest in peace brother.
07.23.10 12:13 PM
Anyone need tickets to the august 17th show at the Mid Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie Ny. If you do email me at Daniellerutigliano@gmail.com....I have discounted tickets...my husbands band is opening.