BMG, in partnership with Rhino Entertainment, has announced the release of Totally Twisted – The Studio Albums 1982-1987, a celebration of one of the most explosive and influential periods in rock history with a collection that brings together Twisted Sister‘s classic studio albums from 1982 through 1987.
Available as a five-color-LP box set and a five-CD box set, Totally Twisted chronicles the era in which Twisted Sister evolved from a New York City club phenomenon into an international heavy metal powerhouse.
The collection features five landmark studio albums:
* Under The Blade
* You Can’t Stop Rock ‘N’ Roll
* Stay Hungry
* Come Out And Play
* Love Is For Suckers
Together, the albums capture the full arc of Twisted Sister‘s defining ’80s run and present the complete studio-album story of a band whose music, imagery and larger-than-life personality helped define an era.
The five-color-LP edition presents each album on its own uniquely colored vinyl, creating a striking collector’s package designed for fans who want to experience these essential recordings in the classic album format.
With its combination of hard-rocking attitude, unforgettable songs and unmistakable visual identity, Totally Twisted – The Studio Albums 1982-1987 is an essential collection for longtime Twisted Sister fans and a definitive introduction for a new generation of rock fans.
Formed in New Jersey in the early 1970s, but later based out of Long Island, NY, Twisted Sister emerged as one of heavy metal’s most distinctive and successful bands, combining powerful riffs, anthemic choruses, theatrical imagery and an unmistakable spirit of rebellion.
The band’s best-known lineup — responsible for its first four albums — featured Jay Jay French (guitar), Eddie “Fingers” Ojeda (guitar), Dee Snider (lead vocals), Mark “The Animal” Mendoza (bass) and A.J. Pero (drums). Following the Come Out And Play tour, Pero departed the group and was succeeded by former Good Rats drummer Joey “Seven” Franco, who performed on the band’s 1987 album Love Is For Suckers.
Twisted Sister achieved international breakthrough success with the release of Stay Hungry in 1984. Certified multi-platinum in the United States, the album produced two of the era’s most enduring rock anthems, We’re Not Gonna Take It and I Wanna Rock, propelling the band to worldwide prominence.
With their uncompromising sound, iconic music videos and larger-than-life visual identity, Twisted Sister helped define the musical and cultural landscape of 1980s heavy metal. Their enduring catalog and singular approach to performance continue to resonate with generations of rock and metal fans around the world.
Earlier this year, former Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach was chosen to front Twisted Sister for the latter band’s fall 2026 shows after Snider resigned from Twisted Sister due to “health challenges”.
Twisted Sister‘s current touring lineup consists of Bach on lead vocals, Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda on guitar, Russell Pzütto on bass, and Joey Cassata on drums.
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Love the colors.
Rock Palace/The Factory on Staten Island.
Ahhh, what was it like? Similar to L’Amour?
Rock Palace was in a residential neighborhood, small building. Low ceilings……smelled like sweat, booze, perfume, bad cologne (mine)cigarettes, and sulfuric flash pots. (Perfect !) The Factory was larger, long rectangular shape, much bigger stage, lots of parking, near the ocean so freezing outside in winter…….and sometimes inside if nobody showed up. Saw ‘Dreamer'(Vito) play for maybe 25 people……and it was freezing because the owner didn’t want to turn on the heat. As far as I know, places like that don’t exist anymore. My kids never got to experience that kind of fun and stupidity that Mrs B and I went through. Maybe that’s a good thing. L’Amour seemed to be much nicer. Saw original Accept there. Loudest show ever.
I was about to say it sounded like L’Amour, which was industrial area, but was also kind of a hole in wall. However, they had such great bands playing there all the time. Talk about a crap hole, have you ever been to Studio One in NJ, now that place was dilapidated.
Anyway, I think the slightly more sophisticated, and larger venues, were mainly in the city.
The Ritz on E.11 street, the Palladium on W.14 street had some major acts play there. Saw Marillion and Peter Gabriel, but mostly we were more for going to clubs in the suburbs. Numerous cover bands played regularly, and some played the latest releases from VH, Ozzy, AC/DC, Rush mixed in with other legendary music and their own originals. We weren’t regulars at L’Amour……but would come over if a band was only going to play one date in the area. Looking back, the rock/metal scene in our area came about at the perfect time for myself. Some bands we saw so many times they would take requests on songs we thought they should cover for next week. $1 beers, $2 mixed drinks, pretty sure I saw cigarette machines requiring a whole dollar !!
Hi Silas,
L’Amour, at times, could rival any place in the city, as I believe many major acts have played there, including Guns N’ Roses and Iron Maiden, who was at the height of their 80s fame. They performed under the moniker “Charlotte and the Harlots.”
As a matter of fact, many famous musicians would just come and hang out there, when they were in town. Reportedly, the Maiden guys were such huge fans of the club, that is why they decided to play that secret show. It is also evident by seeing how many musicians would wear “L’Amour Rocks” t-shirts.
Additionally, White Lion was the house band, as the owners of L’Amour also had a management company called “Loud And Proud.” I know they represented White Lion, Tora Tora and quite a few other bands. I would have to ask Eddie, who they also managed, because I believe he worked for them for a short time?
Anyway, we did live through an amazing era, my ticket stubs to see major bands were between $10 and $12!
Dana,
If you could go back in time to a certain year………at L’Amour………what year ??
Great question, Silas,
They were all great, so that is tough, maybe ’87/’88?
Loved the first 4 albums, Love Is For Suckers sucked! But 4 out of 5 ain’t bad! My favorite TS song is “We’re Gonna Make it,” love the real pure, raw energy of that song!
Liked the 2-3 major hits they had but other than that – not a big fan.
Worked as a bouncer at a rock-n-roll club last century, they played often. Chatting and breaking balls with AJ/Mark……as guys will do…….hours before the gig. Told them they were fun, but not very good, certainly not good musicians. They were pissed !! Dee came out and they whined to him. Told him the same. They wanted to hurt me. They seemed like regular guys, but got very sensitive when I mentioned all the bar bands that were better than them. *Note: TS had WAY more success than any of those bands !! Vito Bratta eventually was in White Lion………Mark Tornillo to Accept many years later…….but their old bands never made it out of those bars. Met Mrs Barnaby while TS was on stage……so things worked out well for me !
Silas,
Vito Bratta could have been a star, and White Lion, did have some success compared to others.
Also, I agree with you about Twisted Sister, I always thought they were “meh,” and their best song in my humble opinion is Shoot’Em Down.
Additionally, I am not a fan of those who cannot take criticism, as long as it is imparted in mature and constructive manner.
Did you work at L’Amour in Brooklyn? White Lion was the house band and I practically lived there on the weekends, especially when I was 16.
Are my glasses dirty or does it NOT say anywhere here when it’s coming out and when the pre-order is?
Donald,
I do not believe the PR says it, just go to the sale link for more info.
Cheers.