Courtney Love sparks speculation of new Hole reunion with Melissa Auf der Maur after release of teaser
Courtney Love has reignited speculations of a potential Hole reunion after posting a mysterious video featuring former bassist Melissa Auf der Maur. The clip, posted on Tuesday, shows Auf der Maur dancing to Hole’s hit song Malibu in slow motion, prompting Love to caption the post with, “So do we tell the kids about the tour?” Auf der Maur further added to the excitement in the comments by writing, “It starts with eternal love.”
This recent teaser is just the latest development in a saga of hints, comments, and almost-reunions that have spanned more than a decade. The buzz first began in 2019 when Love disclosed that she and the original lineup had been contemplating regrouping. She expressed the importance of honoring their past, stating, “There’s nothing wrong with honouring your past; I’ve just kind of discovered that. If you don’t, people will rewrite history and you will become an inconvenient woman.” Auf der Maur echoed similar sentiments, expressing a desire to reclaim a piece of their former glory, emphasizing the significance of recognizing women in rock music, even those who may have been overshadowed by their husbands.
The classic lineup of Hole, consisting of Love, Auf der Maur, Eric Erlandson, and Patty Schemel, last performed together in 1998. They briefly reunited in 2012 at an after-party for the documentary Hit So Hard, playing a couple of songs. Despite officially disbanding in 2002, Love released an album under the Hole name in 2010. Momentum towards a reunion picked up in 2024 when Love and Auf der Maur reunited in the studio after over two decades. This collaboration marked a significant step towards a potential full-blown reunion, indicating that the idea of finally regrouping has been a long time in the making.
The recent social media activity and previous collaborations have fueled anticipation among fans that a Hole reunion may indeed be on the horizon. With Love’s Instagram teaser showing Auf der Maur dancing to their iconic song and her cryptic question about a tour, followers are more convinced than ever that a reunion concert could be a possibility after more than two decades since their last performance.
Whether this long-anticipated reunion comes to fruition remains to be seen, but the recent developments and hints dropped by Love and Auf der Maur have revived hope among fans of experiencing the magic of Hole once again on stage. This ongoing saga of near-reunions and teases is a testament to the enduring legacy and impact of the band’s music, hinting at a potentially exciting chapter in the history of Hole.