{"id":1105,"date":"2026-03-10T11:04:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T18:04:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usflashgazette.com\/?p=1105"},"modified":"2026-03-10T11:04:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T18:04:27","slug":"could-skid-row-have-a-brazilian-vocalist-if-its-up-to-phil-lima-the-answer-is-yes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usflashgazette.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/10\/could-skid-row-have-a-brazilian-vocalist-if-its-up-to-phil-lima-the-answer-is-yes\/","title":{"rendered":"Could Skid Row Have a Brazilian Vocalist? If It\u2019s Up to Phil Lima, the Answer Is Yes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Brazilian singer enters the global search to become the new frontman of the legendary hard rock band \u2014 and already receives public support from international vocalist Eric Martin<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The dream of many hard rock fans around the world may soon gain a Brazilian touch. Vocalist Phil Lima has decided to enter the global competition to find the new frontman for the legendary band Skid Row, an initiative carried out in partnership with the company Sweetwater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>A declared fan of the group since his youth, Phil announced his official candidacy for the worldwide audition that will select the band\u2019s next voice. \u201cIf you\u2019re a rock fan and grew up listening to and admiring Skid Row, you know there\u2019s a global audition to take over the vocals of this legendary band. It\u2019s a small chance, but there\u2019s no way I could let it pass,\u201d the singer commented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Watch: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVpatIAjJng\/?igsh=NnV5NWM2NmR1aHdx\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVpatIAjJng\/?igsh=NnV5NWM2NmR1aHdx<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>With more than 12 years of experience as a professional vocalist, Phil has already begun showing what he can deliver. In a teaser video he posted, he performs parts of a one-take recording of the classic \u201c18 and Life,\u201d along with a cappella snippets of his practice sessions for recording \u201cMonkey Business.\u201d The video also features a lighthearted moment acted out with his girlfriend, Jade, revealing his humorous side in front of the camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"877\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/usflashgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260310-WA0056-877x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/usflashgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260310-WA0056-877x1024.jpg 877w, https:\/\/usflashgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260310-WA0056-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/usflashgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260310-WA0056-768x897.jpg 768w, https:\/\/usflashgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260310-WA0056-450x525.jpg 450w, https:\/\/usflashgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260310-WA0056-780x911.jpg 780w, https:\/\/usflashgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260310-WA0056.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 877px) 100vw, 877px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The post caught the attention of fans and musicians alike \u2014 including renowned singer Eric Martin, known for his work with the band Mr. Big, who commented on the official post showing support and encouragement for the Brazilian singer\u2019s initiative. Guitarist Rafael Bittencourt, founding member of Angra, also left a supportive message (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVpatIAjJng\/?igsh=NnV5NWM2NmR1aHdx\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVpatIAjJng\/?igsh=NnV5NWM2NmR1aHdx<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>\u201cCongratulations Phil, you are more than ready for this job!\u201d (Rafael Bittencourt)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/usflashgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260310-WA0055-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/usflashgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260310-WA0055-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/usflashgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260310-WA0055-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/usflashgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260310-WA0055-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/usflashgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260310-WA0055-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/usflashgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260310-WA0055-450x563.jpg 450w, https:\/\/usflashgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260310-WA0055-780x975.jpg 780w, https:\/\/usflashgazette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260310-WA0055.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>\u201cPhil, I\u2019ve known you for some time and I can say you\u2019re one of the nicest guys on the planet and an incredible vocal coach (who has helped me immensely). But seeing how your heart and soul beat for Skid Row\u2019s rock \u2019n\u2019 roll, you\u2019re someone I support for this position\u2026 you already have the vocal chops \u2014 you\u2019re going to crush it, kid!\u201d (Eric Martin)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The initiative is part of the campaign #SkidRowNextChapter, which aims to find the next voice to write a new chapter in the band\u2019s history.<br>If he advances in the process, Phil Lima could become a rare Brazilian representative at the front of one of the most iconic names in global hard rock \u2014 something that would certainly draw the attention of the international rock community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Learn more: @phil_lima_official<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brazilian singer enters the global search to become the new frontman of the legendary hard rock band \u2014 and already receives public support from international vocalist Eric Martin The dream of many hard rock fans around the world may soon gain a Brazilian touch. 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