Jack Black has promised Tenacious D will be back.
The actor and musician recently cancelled the comedy rock band's 'Spicy Meatball Tour' - including their New Zealand date - after Gass made a controversial joke about the attempted assassination of the U.S. presidential candidate - Donald Trump.
As Black attended the premiere of his new film 'Borderlands' earlier this week, he insisted the group's hiatus won't be permanent.
"We need to take a break. Everybody needs a break sometimes," he told Variety. "And we'll be back."
Gass caused outrage last month when he was asked to make a wish, blowing out the candles on his birthday cake during a concert in Sydney.
The musician replied: "Don't miss Trump next time", shortly after the former U.S. president had his ear grazed by a bullet during a campaign rally.
Black also told Variety where his friendship with Gass is at since his bandmate made the joke.
"Yeah, we're friends. That hasn't changed," Black insisted. "These things take time sometimes... And we'll be back when it feels right."
Black made no secret of his love for Tenacious D.
The 54-year-old star proudly showed off the magic guitar pick from 2006 comedy Tenacious D in the 'Pick of Destiny'.
"Look what I wore today," Black said on the red carpet. "I wore the Pick of Destiny."
"I love Tenacious D. It's probably my favourite job, if you can call it that. It's a work of art, it's my baby."
