According to Ann Wilson, counseling is the only way Heart will reunite. This comes from the falling out between Ann or her sister Nancy Wilson over a family assault drama.

The incident in question, occurred during a Heart performance in Auburn, Washington last August. Ann’s husband, Dean Wetter, was arrested for attacking Nancy’s children after one of them left a tour bus door open, letting out one of the pet dogs.

The last twenty shows were rough on the sisters, causing a major rift, including them using separate dressing rooms for the first time since the 1960’s. Since the tour, The Wilsons have only communicated via text and Ann has launched a solo tour, while Nancy has formed Roadcase Royale.

Ann Wilson told Rolling Stone,  “I wouldn’t say it’s a temporary hiatus, I would say it’s a hiatus. We don’t need that little qualification in there. When I came offstage and Dean told me what happened, the first thing he said was, ‘Go onto Nancy’s bus and clear the way, because I want to apologize.’ I went over, and everyone in the Heart camp was sitting around. They wouldn’t listen. I know him and I know he was really provoked. It was wrong of him to get into it, but he’s a person of extremely high moral fiber. It was just totally unfortunate all round.”

In March of this year, Wetter plead guilty to two non-felony assault charges, which means he won’t face any jail time when he is sentenced later this week (April 14th).

Even though both sister’s have agreed this isn’t a short-term hiatus, Ann does not rule out a reunion in the future. “I do see a positive way forward, and that’s our friendship,” Ann said. “Nancy and I didn’t do this thing. Nobody in this situation is evil. Nancy and I love each other. We want to be friends. My side really hurt her side, her side really hurt my side. We’ve got to let those heal, and get some counseling.”