Hole: Courtney Love denies reunion, but there's a project with Melissa Auf der Maur

The prospect of a Hole reunion dissolved within a matter of hours. On Tuesday, Courtney Love had shared on Instagram a video of former bassist Melissa Auf der Maur set to “Malibu”, hinting in the caption at the possibility of a tour. The post immediately fueled speculation about a comeback for the band, a scenario Love herself has both raised and denied several times over the years. Shortly afterward, though, came the denial. Responding in the comments to the post reshared by Spin, Courtney Love clarified that no Hole reunion is planned. Auf der Maur's involvement will instead be a live collaboration: the musician will perform some songs and new material with her. “Me and @xmadmx on tour with new songs”, the singer wrote.

So a tour does indeed appear to be in the works, but not under the band's name. With Auf der Maur involved, half of the classic 1990s lineup would still be on stage, though the project looks more like a Love solo endeavor than an actual Hole reunion.

The band's last studio release remains “Nobody’s Daughter”, which came out with a completely revamped lineup and was followed by a handful of shows. Since then, rumors and denials have gone back and forth about a possible reunion of the group's 1990s lineup. Once again, for now, that scenario remains off the table.

The shows are also expected to showcase material from Courtney Love's new solo album, a project that, according to early reports, could be titled “Died Blonde”. The record would serve as the follow-up to “America’s Sweetheart”, released more than twenty years ago. Based on information that has emerged over time through interviews and statements from collaborators, the album is said to have been in the works for about eight years. Among the tracks mentioned by Love herself is “Liz Taylor Blue”. The record's production is also expected to feature vocal contributions from Melissa Auf der Maur and Michael Stipe. Love is reportedly also trying to bring Jay-Z on board, attempting to make contact through her friend Gwyneth Paltrow.

This musical comeback comes amid a period of renewed activity for the singer. Last December saw the announcement of “Antiheroine”, a documentary about her life that premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. The film is directed by Edward Lovelace and James Hall, previously behind “The Possibilities Are Endless”, and is produced by Dorothy St. Pictures.

Melissa Auf der Maur is also set to return to the spotlight with the book “Even The Good Girls Will Cry”, due out this month.

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