Mud off the denim and leather-based: Twisted Sister are formally again. The band that gave us “We’re Not Gonna Take It” and “I Wanna Rock” have confirmed they’re going to storm levels worldwide in 2026 to rejoice their 50th anniversary — 5 a long time of quantity, insurrection, and unapologetic glam metallic extra.
Founding guitarist and supervisor Jay Jay French mirrored on the milestone: “Starting on February 2nd, 1976 in a little bit bar referred to as The Turtleneck Inn in Hunter Mountain, NY, Dee Snider, Eddie Ojeda and I’ve referred to as ourselves Twisted Sister and stood shoulder to shoulder for practically 5 a long time, by means of a number of personnel adjustments and 1000’s of performances. We’re proud to rejoice a milestone that after felt unthinkable: a 50-year anniversary!! We’ve got created a music and efficiency legacy that has and can proceed to encourage thousands and thousands of followers world wide. Twisted Perpetually, Perpetually Twisted!”
Lead guitarist Eddie Ojeda added: “Fifty years on, and Twisted Sister remains to be the soundtrack for each insurgent with a motive and a motive to show it up.”
However it was Dee Snider who raised the horns highest: “Should you’re fortunate sufficient to be in a band that individuals nonetheless wish to see after fifty years(!), how are you going to not reply the decision? In 2026, Twisted Fucking Sister will hit levels world wide as a result of WE STILL WANNA ROCK!!”
The band final toured in 2016 with drummer Mike Portnoy following the tragic loss of life of longtime sticksman A.J. Pero. For this anniversary run, they’re going to welcome again Joe “Seven” Franco on drums, returning to the fold for the primary time since recording and touring Love Is For Suckers in 1987, with Russell Pzütto on bass, a well-known face from Snider‘s solo tasks and former Twisted Sister appearances.
Tour dates are nonetheless beneath wraps, however with their 50th looming, followers can count on huge levels, greater choruses, and sufficient eyeliner to provide MTV’s glory years another time. For the SMFs who’ve waited practically a decade, 2026 is shaping as much as be a twisted homecoming.
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