Rustik Reunion Story

We as a group Rustik decided to take a break from the band to start families, etc. and so we had our farewell show in 2006.  It was a mutual decision and we always remained amazing friends.  Rustik had talks in 2009-2010 about reuniting but what nobody knows is that I started getting scared at the thought of going on stage and performing.  I ran away from any talks about getting back together, although I never lost the passion for music in my heart.  What I did lose was my confidence. I didn’t think I was a good enough vocalist or front man.  My head was screwed up.  I wasn’t going to go on stage and make a fool of myself. When  reunion talks came back to life again in January of this year, I still couldn’t imagine singing on stage but I decided I wasn’t going to run away this time.  I agreed to jump on board and face my anxieties. The last 6 months have been difficult for me. Started stressing out a lot. The guys in the band really helped me out and encouraged me.  I will thank them forever for their support.  After playing a few warm up shows my confidence returned and I couldn’t wait to hit the stage again.  It’s my second home.  I missed it so much.  I have never revealed this to anyone outside of the band and family before today.

So, the break was supposed to be for a short period of time but turned into a decade.

Sometimes I punch myself in the head because I waited so long to reunite, but maybe it was meant to be this way.  Maybe this is the moment that people need to hear us, right now, in 2016.