Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider defined why classic-era bassist Mark Mendoza will not be becoming a member of the band on their newly introduced 2026 reunion tour.
“I can solely merely say irreconcilable variations and depart it at that,” Snider informed radio host Eddie Trunk on Wednesday. “I am unable to get into the weeds. I am unable to go down that path and I will not, however irreconcilable variations, and other people change. I am not saying he modified. Possibly we modified, no matter it’s.”
In Mendoza’s place will probably be Russell Pzutto, who performed on Snider’s final two solo albums, 2018’s For the Love of Steel and 2021’s Depart a Scar, and served as Mendoza’s bass tech.
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Snider defined that every one the members of Twisted Sister selected different musicians to fill in for them if wanted. Pzutto’s longtime affiliation with Twisted Sister and Snider made it a simple choice.
“He did a tremendous job on these two [solo] albums,” Snider enthused. “He was an incredible man to tour with the band. All knew him from from years of working with Twisted, and once more, he appeared like a probable alternative.
“As a matter of truth, one time he was Mark’s alternative for to fill in for him,” Snider continued. “And one gig, it was in Belgium at Graspop and Mark could not make it, and Russ stepped in and performed with Twisted. So he truly has carried out with Twisted as soon as earlier than.”
When requested if Snider foresaw a situation during which Mendoza might be a part of Twisted Sister for a one-off present, the singer stated: “I am unable to think about it proper now. I plead the Fifth. I am unable to transcend that, however issues have occurred that I do not see being reconciled, therefore the time period ‘irreconcilable variations.'”
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Twisted Sister has not but introduced particular dates for his or her upcoming reunion tour, however Snider stated that followers can count on extra elaborate make-up and costumes than within the band’s last days earlier than calling it quits in 2016, on the behest of his spouse and make-up artist and costume designer Suzette Snider.
“Loads of the fellows had been actually down to simply black denims and a black leather-based vest [during the final shows],” Snider stated. “Not me, I all the time prefer to throw somewhat pizzazz. However she’s engaged on costumes for the tour … She’s not saying we should always return to what we wore within the ’80s, however she stated, ‘I believe that it’s best to pay homage.’ Possibly age-appropriate, some lipstick on the tooth like your outdated aunt.”
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As for whether or not he is as much as the pains of performing 90-minute units every evening, Snider stated: “Proper now it is low season. It has been low season for some time. However I am not about to embarrass myself. I am unable to. I am unable to disappoint folks. I am unable to disappoint myself. So I will be prepared.”
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