As previously reported, former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach, will be filling in for Dee Snider at Twisted Sister’s remaining live shows.
Now Snider has taken to his Twitter/X account to write:
“For a retired 71 yr old I’m great. But I’ve only got so much tread left on these tires. I decided to use it for the rest of my journey…and not burn them up on stage trying to prove I’m as good as I ever was. I can live with that choice. I would’ve been a shadow of my former self out there anyway.
The story of my retirement for health reasons ran wild. I’m not dying. (No, not never!) Just can’t do the things I used to do. I’m cool with it. I have a great life. And I totally approve of Sebastian Bach stepping in for me. He’s a true fan & will honor what I did with every show.
My son Jesse and Bas are the only people I believe can deliver. Bas got the call.”
Twisted Sister‘s 2026 shows will feature Bach along with guitarists Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda. Russell Pzütto, who has toured with Snider‘s solo projects, will replace bassist Mark “The Animal” Mendoza on bass. Joe Franco, who briefly played with the group in the mid-1980s, was supposed to sit behind the drum kit, stepping in for A.J. Pero, who passed away in 2015 at the age of 55. However, Franco is not available to play the fall 2026 shows and will be replaced by Joey Cassata, who played drums on Ace Frehley‘s final original solo album, 10,000 Volts.
2 Responses
Glad there was no heat there. We don’t need that kind of drama throughout the tour.
It’s a celebration of the music with two original members but not Twisted Sister! You Can Stop Rock and Roll, Stay Hungry and Come out and Play are classic rock masterpieces! Maybe Under the Blade Too!