When speaking to the publication at theBorderlandspremiere, Black said, We need to take a break.

Everybody needs a break sometime.

He added, And well be back.

Jack Black Says Tenacious D Will ‘Be Back’ After Fallout From Controversial Trump Comment

Kyle Gass and Jack Black of Tenacious D at PNC Music Pavilion on Sept. 6, 2023 in Charlotte, NC.Jeff Hahne/Getty Images

In a statement, Gass issued asince-deleted apology.

The line I improvised onstage Sunday night in Sydney was highly inappropriate, dangerous and a terrible mistake.

I dont condone violence of any kind, in any form, against anymore, he wrote.

What happened was a tragedy, and Im incredibly sorry for my severe lack of judgement.

I profoundly apologize to those Ive let down and truly regret and pain Ive caused.

Gass was laterdropped by his talent agent, Michael Greene of Greene Talent.

Its a work of art, its my baby.